We are looking for one or two highly motivated researcher interested in transcription regulation at the DNRF Center of Excellence, Center for Gene Expression (CGEN), within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
Starting date: 1st of January 2027 or after agreement. The researcher’s responsibilities will primarily consist of: research, including publication/academic dissemination duties, research-based teaching and mentorship, primarily in a laboratory setting.
The project will be decided in consultation with the selected candidate(s) in accordance with ongoing research programmes within the individual groups.
Broadly projects are focused on understanding the various aspects of the process of gene expression, ranging from the mechanisms of 3D chromatin organisation to transcription, mRNA processing, translation, and protein turnover.
The position is a fixed-term position for a period of 6 months, starting on 1st of January 2027. Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation.
Currently, the monthly salary starts at 40,000 DKK/approx. 5,350 EUR (August 2026-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.