Postdoc in Aquaporin-Mediated Transport and Cancer Progression Full-time

Postdoc in Aquaporin-Mediated Transport and Cancer Progression

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of aquaporin-mediated transport and cancer progression as per 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 1 year and 8 months.

As a post doc at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 670 academic employees, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative employees who are cooperating across disciplines. As a post doc, you will be working at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region.

The project investigates the regulatory logic of aquaporin trafficking in epithelial cells and its functional relevance in cancer dissemination. A central focus is the mechanistic dissection of AQP2 vesicular shuttling and regulated membrane insertion in renal collecting duct cells. In parallel, the project aims to establish and apply a zebrafish avatar model to examine the role of selected aquaporins in cancer cell invasion and metastatic spread in vivo.

Your job responsibilities as Postdoc in Aquaporin-Mediated Transport and Cancer Progression are primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance. Your main tasks will consist of:

• AQP2 trafficking in renal epithelial cells
• Zebrafish cancer model
• General academic responsibilities

Applicants must hold a PhD in cell biology, membrane physiology, renal physiology or a closely related discipline. Documented research experience in aquaporin biology is required, including peer-reviewed publications involving mechanistic studies of aquaporin trafficking, regulation or membrane localisation. The successful candidate must have:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with AQP2 trafficking studies in epithelial or collecting duct cell models.
• Proven expertise in advanced fluorescence microscopy and quantitative analysis.
• Practical experience with zebrafish models, including embryo handling and microinjection techniques.
• Strong publication record demonstrating experimental independence is expected.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria. Shortlisting will be used.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Lene Niemann Nejsum tel.: (+45) 21163121. Your place of work will be the Department of Clinical Medicine, Palle Juul Jensens Blvd 11, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in late March.