Research Consultant in Molecular Aging and Genome stress at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) Part-time

Research Consultant Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent research consultant to support our efforts in aging and genome maintenance to commence 1 June 2026 or after agreement.

Our research covers the exploration of the molecular basis of aging. The group is utilizing computational approaches to discover how aging progresses and the molecular changes that occur with aging.

You will join a multi-disciplinary research team working on secondary DNA structures in premature aging. Specifically, you will be working on a Frontier Grant funded by the Lundbeck foundation.

Your tasks will be as defined by the frontiers grant:

• Coordination of Proteomics, metabolomics and cytokine profiling
• Western blot and Co-immunoprecipitation of proteins involved in DNA metabolism
• Coordination of Surface Plasmon Resonance
• Evaluation of DNA damage with microscopy in cells and histology
• Cloning of Fragments of DNA repair factors

You will be expected to contribute to and support the ongoing research projects in the group on an ad hoc basis when needed; disseminate your expertise to new lab members and support the lab management.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a relevant master's degree
• You have documented experience in aging and premature aging disorders
• You have an active interest in aging and interventions leading to healthy aging
• You have proven ability to envision, plan and execute a research project
• Good English skills, written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience and knowledge in aging and DNA damage
• That you are working with the team
• You have a PhD in molecular biology

The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and next generation computational techniques.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 1 year and 1 month. The starting date is 1 June 2026 or after agreement.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experience and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, mscheibye@sund.ku.dk.

Your application should in [English/Danish] include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply for Position” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: Thursday 30 April 2026, 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.

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