Postdoc in translational neuro-oncology and cancer neuroscience Full-time NEW

Postdoc In Translational Neuro-Oncology And Cancer Neuroscience

Apply at the Institute for Clinical Medicine, Human Cortex Lab, at Aarhus University's faculty of medical science, Health, are looking for a postdoc in translational neuro-oncology per August 1st 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. The position is a 2-year limited full-time employment with the possibility of extension.

The research project is focused on investigation and perturbation of cancer-neuron interactions in patient-derived model systems. The objective is to identify new therapeutic vulnerabilities to improve patient outcomes. Functional, structural, and molecular multi-omics assays will be employed to obtain mechanistic insights in close collaboration with local and international labs. Parts of the analyses will be conducted on material from patients in clinical intervention trials.

Your tasks will primarily consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publications and research presentation.
• Participation in and coordination of laboratory operational tasks.
• Participation in and coordination of tasks related to clinical trials, including potential patient contact.
• Participation in ongoing clinical and preclinical research tasks and -projects.
• Database work and data management.
• Teaching and supervision of students and employees.
• Analyses of tissue from patients with multi-omics technologies, including scRNA-seq, WGS, spatial molecular profiling data etc..
• Purification of DNA, RNA, ctDNA, extracellular vesicles, etc..
• Collection, handling, and processing of tissue samples.
• Work with preclinical models, cell cultures, organoids, slices, etc.
• Participation in and coordination of collaborations with national and international partners.
• Participation in regulatory and administrative tasks related to clinical trials.

You have scientific qualifications at the Ph.D. level, preferably within one or several of the following areas:

• Neuro oncology (potentially oncology), preferably with a focus on glioma biology and cancer neuroscience.
• Bioinformatical analyses, including scRNA-seq, WGS/WES, methylation profiling, proteomics, SMI, SMART-seq.
• Liquid biopsies, including ctDNA, EVs, cDNA.
• Purification of DNA/RNA from samples.
• Preclinical glioblastoma models including organoids, spheroids, and cell cultures,
• Drug screening protocols
• Publication of more scientific papers in recognized peer-reviewed journals.
• Documented abilities to be part of a collaborative environment.
• Experience with application for funding, preferably with documented granting.

As a person, you have strong collaborative skills, a welcoming demeanor, and can contribute to a positive working environment. You work independently, proactively, and structured. We expect you speak and write English fluently. To be assessed as a qualified postdoc candidate, you must fulfill these academic criteria . Shortlisting will be applied. Obtaining a children's certificate is a prerequisite for employment.

If you have questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Secretary, Henriette Thygesen, Phone: +45 24942230. Your place of employment is Intitute for Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. We expect to conduct interview in June 2026.

The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 493.394,35 and DKK 585.322,48 depending on the years of working experience after achieved Master's degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (18,07%). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.

Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.