Assistant Professor in Drosophila transposon regulation

Aarhus University (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a 17-month fixed-term assistant professor position in transposon and germline genome regulation within the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.

The successful candidate will coordinate and perform experimental and analytical work in the group led by Associate Professor Peter Ebert Andersen, coordinating daily activities with team members and contributing to publications and grant applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in gene regulation and germline biology with a strong publication record.
• Experience using Drosophila as a model organism.
• Deep knowledge of Drosophila germline development and gene regulation.
• Expertise in molecular biology techniques, including preparation of genomics libraries.
• Publication experience, including corresponding author work.
• Track record of international research collaborations.
• Strong English communication (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental work using Drosophila melanogaster and various genomics and proteomics methods.
• Analyse data produced by you and others in the group.
• Contribute to writing research papers and research proposals.

Skills

Drosophila model

Germline biology

Molecular techniques

Publication record

International collaborations

English fluency

Education

PhD in gene regulation

Tools

Genomics library prep

Job description

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.

Job description

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.

• 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.

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment.

Formalities and salary range

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

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

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.

Career development

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.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Om Aarhus Universitet

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