Assistant Professor in Drosophila transposon regulation

Aarhus University; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 730,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a fixed-term 17-month Assistant Professor position in Drosophila transposon regulation within the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Denmark. The successful candidate will coordinate and execute experimental and analytical work under Associate Professor Peter Ebert Andersen, contributing to group research and publications.

The role requires a PhD in gene regulation or germline biology, hands-on experience with Drosophila models, and strong

Qualifications

• PhD in the area of gene regulation and germline biology with a proven track record of high-quality publications.
• Experience in the use of Drosophila as a model organism.
• In-depth knowledge of Drosophila germline development and gene regulation.
• Expertise in a broad range of molecular biology techniques, including preparation of various genomics libraries.
• Publication experience, ideally also as corresponding author (can be on preprints).
• A track record of international research collaborations.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing experimental work using Drosophila melanogaster and various genomics and proteomics methods.
• Analysing data produced by yourself and other group members.
• Contributing to the writing of research papers and research applications.

Skills

Drosophila model

Genomics libraries

Publications

International collaborations

Education

PhD in gene regulation/germline biology

Job description

Assistant Professor in Drosophila transposon regulation

Applications are invited for a fixed-term 17-month-assistant professor position in the field of transposon and germline genome regulation at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 17-month fixed-term position expected to start on 15 January 2027 with projected end on June 14, 2028.

As an assistant professor you will be coordinating and executing experimental and analytical research work in the group of Associate Professor Peter Ebert Andersen. You will be responsible for the daily coordination with other group members.

Your tasks

• Planning and executing experimental work using Drosophila melanogaster and various genomics and proteomics methods
• Analysing data produced by yourself and other group members
• Contributing to the writing of research papers and research applications

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in the area of gene regulation and germline biology with a proven track record for high-quality publications in the field.

• Experience in the use of Drosophila as a model organism
• In-depth knowledge of Drosophila germline development and gene regulation
• Expertise in a broad range of molecular biology techniques, including preparation of various genomics libraries
• Publication experience, ideally also as corresponding author (can be on preprints)
• A track record of international research collaborations
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

The Department is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, RNA Biology & Innovation, Protein Science, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (BiRC), and Molecular Health. The department currently has 142 full-time scientific staff and 85 PhD students. The department is responsible for the education Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 90 students. Please refer to http://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to https://nat.au.dk/ and http://www.au.dk/ for information about the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.

We offer

We offer flexible working conditions with respect for work-life balance. You will have the freedom to define a set of your own tasks within the framework of the position.

We strongly support your personal development, e.g. through courses and conference participation.

You will be part of a highly collegial research and education environment with an informal atmosphere, where PhD students, postdocs, and faculty collaborate closely.

Place of work

The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is the Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Aarhus University and related departments.

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Associate Professor Peter Ebert Andersen, [e-mail]

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 20 November 2026.

Appointment and salary

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

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