Overview
Aarhus University is recruiting a postdoc to investigate structural mechanisms of chromatin repair and the biochemical and structural behavior of tumour-suppressor proteins.
Complete research opportunity details
The initial full-time appointment is from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028 with a possible one-year extension and is funded by the Danish Cancer Society. The researcher will design experiments, characterize tumour-suppressor proteins in chromatin, contribute biological interpretation, help supervise undergraduate students, maintain rigorous records and reproducibility, and contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.
Eligibility requirements
The ideal candidate has a PhD in biochemistry, structural biology or a related field, hands-on experience with cell culture and protein expression/purification, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to drive project work independently. Experience with genome editing and human cell culture is highly desired.
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Verification notes
Official Aarhus University vacancy ID 166973 checked 7 September 2026. The source states 30 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST, normalized to 21:59 UTC, and an initial two-year full-time appointment with possible one-year extension. Funding by the Danish Cancer Society is stated by the source; no salary amount is inferred.
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Aarhus University — Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics ↗