Postdoc in Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms of Metabolic Regulation Full-time

Postdoc Position at the University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Postdoc to commence on September 1, 2026, or after agreement, for the Hansen Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center's uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharmacology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at the Panum building since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

The Hansen Group investigates the human genome and the human global microbiome to characterize the impact of these genomes on health and disease and to identify interactions between the host and the microbiome.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoc fellow to join the Carpe-Diem project. This ambitious initiative aims to study the interaction between oral and cardiometabolic diseases by integrating registry data, large-scale GWAS, metaproteomics, metagenomics and other omics datasets, and data from human clinical trials.

As part of our highly collaborative team, the successful candidate will actively engage with other Carpe-Diem subprojects and contribute to the shared scientific vision. The successful candidate will lead key aspects of the assigned subproject, coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders, and play an active part in translating scientific goals into concrete research activities.

Required competencies and experience:

• PhD degree in human genomics and metagenomics or a closely related research field
• Early Postdoc research experience
• Strong scientific track record in relation to career stage, including first-author publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals, additionally demonstrated ability to collaborate scientifically, evidenced by co-authored publications
• Demonstrated experience in genome-wide association studies
• Demonstrated experience with omics data analysis, with focus on oral microbiome, metaproteomics and proteomics
• Experience working with clinical data across different study designs
• Advanced understanding of oral, liver, and cardiometabolic diseases, with strong interest in their clinical and biological interplay
• Proficiency in R programming and experience using bash and working in high-performance computing (HPC) environments
• Experience working in close collaboration with international, interdisciplinary research groups
• Experience in project and budget management, and grant writing
• Experience collaborating with legal teams on the preparation and management of research-related legal agreements in English and Danish
• Ability to lead and facilitate productive meetings in collaborative research environments
• Demonstrated experience coordinating data generation workflows across cohort studies in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams
• Experience in working with hospital biobanks and working with GDPR/patient data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral.

Terms of employment: The employment as Postdoc is a full-time and fixed-term position for 3 years. Starting date is September 1, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the past 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

For further information please contact Research Coordinator Sarah Grant at Sarah.Grant@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application procedure: Your online application must be submitted in English via the 'Apply for position' link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the final degree (PhD or equivalent) certificate.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: 14 May 2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process: 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 him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

The applicant will be assessed according to Ministerial Order No. 242 of March 13, 2012, on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.