Postdoc in hematopoietic and leukemia lineage tracing at Biotech Research and Innovation Centre Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Position at the University of Copenhagen

The Porse group at the Finsen Laboratory/Biotech Research Centre is seeking a highly motivated postdocs to work on proteomics-based lineage tracing technologies in the context of normal and malignant hematopoiesis. Ideally, the start date is October 1st, 2026.

Our research The Porse group (Finsen Laboratory/BRIC) has a diverse and stimulating environment and we focus our research on elucidating mechanisms governing normal and malignant haematopoiesis with special emphasis on the behaviour of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) during adult haematopoiesis and leukemic stem cells (LSCs) in acute myeloid leukaemia. To this end, we employ mouse models of human AML, mouse knockout lines of putative HSC/LSC regulators, primary patient material and a broad range of genome-wide approaches and single cell analyses incl. cutting edge single cell proteomics. Combined our research environment is highly interdisciplinary, inclusive and international.

The Porse group is affiliated with the Finsen Laboratory at Rigshospitalet as well as with BRIC at the University of Copenhagen.

Your job The successful candidate will work on our recently developed system which combines lineage tracing with single cell proteomics readouts. The candidate will use this system in the context of normal and malignant blood cell development with the ambition to identify protein-based signatures predicting HSC and LSC behaviour in relevant experimental systems – and subsequently experimentally explore relevant predictive driver proteins.

Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience.

• A PhD in life sciences or equivalent research experience.
• Strong documented research experience documented by relevant research output
• Candidates with combined experiences are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Good organizational skills and a detail-oriented structured approach to work tasks.
• Collaborative skills.
• Excellent English skills written and spoken.

• Expertise in single-cell technologies, experimental mouse work, advanced flow cytometry, proteomics, bioinformatics, CRISPR technologies and/or functional haematopoiesis
• We are particular interested in candidates eager to push technological and experimental barriers

Place of employment The employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. BRIC is located in the Biocenter, close to the centre of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and several core facilities (NGS, single cell and spatial aspects, high-throughput robotics tec.) shared between the 26 research groups at BRIC and the neighboring Finsen Laboratory. We have weekly journal clubs, data clubs, seminars with invited international speakers. A young researchers club (ASAP), our own PhD programme (MoMeD) and our own Postdoc Career Programme. BRIC actively participates in the European alliance, EU-life consisting of 13 excellent life science research institutions.

Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The starting date is Oct 1st, 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 organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

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

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions For further information please contact Bo Porse (bo.porse@finsenlab.dk)

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure 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. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 26 July 2026.

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 https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

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

Interviews are expected to be held around week 34.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.