Research Assistant at the Erler group at BRIC Full-time NEW

Research Assistant Position

The research group of Prof Janine Erler is looking for an engaged Research Assistant with experience in studying the extracellular matrix in cancer progression. The position is for 10 months and is immediately open for appointments.

The Erler group studies how cancer spreads through the body and grows at new sites. We focus on how the tumor microenvironment regulates cells to identify and test new strategies to combat metastatic tumor growth. We foster a culture of teamwork, diversity, inclusivity and innovation.

Your Tasks

As our Research Assistant, you will carry out a number of routine laboratory tasks, e.g. molecular biology and tissue culture, preparation of laboratory reagents and other daily lab routines. You will also participate in various research projects that involve studying cancer progression and close collaboration with the group's scientists.

Profile

Essential experience and skills:

It is important that you have experience with extracellular matrix and cell signalling in cancer progression.

• You should hold a master's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology
• You must be good at working independently and organized, and be self-motivated

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both in Danish and English; spoken as written

Desirable experience and skills:

• In vivo tumor studies
• Cell culture
• Patient-derived organoid isolation and culture
• Drug screening
• Kinase profiling
• Organ decellularization
• Western blots
• PCR
• Immunohistochemistry
• Histology
• Micro-CT scanning
• Surgical competence

Other tasks include:

• Data analysis
• Teaching

Terms of Salary and Employment

Your employment will be at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. The position is 37 hours per week and for 10 months, and it is open for appointment as soon as possible.

You are employed as a Research Assistant in accordance with the agreement for Academics in the State. Remuneration in accordance with the AC agreement is based on seniority. There will be an opportunity to negotiate additional supplements based on qualifications.

Questions

For further information please contact Professor Janine Erler, email: janine.erler@bric.ku.dk

Application

Please submit your application in English. The application should consist of the following:

• Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
• Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
• Copy of relevant certificate/diploma

Deadline for application: 22 July 2026 at 23:59 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.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. However, all candidates will only receive a response after the application deadline has expired.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.