Post doc position in comparative oncogenetics and immunoinformatics Full-time

Post-Doctoral Position in Comparative Oncogenetics and Immunoinformatics

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral position in comparative oncogenetics and immunoinformatics. The position is available from 1 August 2026 or after agreement. Our research focusses on comparing the mutational spectre in tumors between dogs and humans, to understand the shared mechanisms behind cancer development and identify targets for therapy. This position will focus on understanding the link between tumor mutations, antigen presentation and a targeted t-cell response, by studying spontaneous tumors in companion dogs. The overall goal will be to understand mechanisms behind a successful tumor directed immune response.

You will be part of the Molecular and Comparative Clinical Oncology group at Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (University of Copenhagen) working in close collaboration with national and international research collaborators at the Danish Technical University and Uppsala University. This position will focus on understanding the link between tumor mutations, antigen presentation and targeted t-cell response using methods such as tumor normal sequencing, single cell RNA sequencing and mathematical modelling. As part of the project a post doctoral externship to Uppsala University is planned. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with a PhD in comparative genetics or a similar field.

Essential experience and skills:

• Computational skills and documented experience in working with next generation sequencing data
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Research experience in comparative genetics.
• Competitive and relevant publication record

Desirable experience and skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Research skills related to cancer genetics
• Experience with laboratory work, DNA extraction methods and PCR
• Pre- or postgraduate teaching experience at university level
• FELASA ABD course
• A DVM degree and eligibility to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark

The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of two years. The start date is 1 August 2026 or after agreement. Salary, pension, and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisations. Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

For further information, please contact Professor Maja Arendt maja.arendt@sund.ku.dk. Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking 'Apply now' below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate (veterinary medicine). If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor has to be enclosed.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 10 May 2026, 23.59 CET. We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not meet the abovementioned requirements. After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant. Interviews are expected to be held in week 23 and 24, 2026. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.