The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of prostate cancer as per 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 22 months.
The department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme.
Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research.
The project will address distinct metabolic pathways in prostate cancer progression. The study is based on an in vivo CRISPR mouse model for prostate cancer, introducing multiple mutations simultaneously. By doing so, the project uncovers key pathways and mechanisms in prostate cancer progression. This will be achieved by analyzing samples using spatial transcriptional and proteomic analysis in combination with tumor characterization, revealing tumor networks in prostate cancer progression. Key findings will be validated on human samples, and their functions will be assessed in vivo through CRISPR/Cas9 gene alteration.
As Postdoc in prostate cancer biology your position is 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:
You will report to the Associate Professor Martin Kristian Thomsen.
You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following areas of molecular biology or medicine. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. Furthermore, to be highly skilled with strong learning abilities and a positive mindset, it is expected that the candidate will lead all aspects of the project. A profound interest in both the methodological and biological/medical aspects of the project is a key selection criterion.
In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Martin Kristian Thomsen tel.: (+45) 23938553 or by email mkt@biomed.au.dk.
Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade, 10 DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in Marts/April.
Your application must include the following:
We refer to the faculty's Guidelines for applicants. Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here.
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