Assistant Professor - Molecular Virology & Antiviral Research

Københavns Universitet; Hvidovre Kommune; On-site; DKK 419,000 - 523,000; Full time

Job summary

Københavns Universitet is seeking an ambitious assistant professor to establish a high-impact research program on viral entry, replication, and antiviral strategies. The position is full-time and two-year, with a December 1, 2026 start date, based at CO-HEP in Copenhagen.

The role includes teaching, mentoring students and securing external funding to sustain a growing lab. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with state‑of‑the‑art molecular biology and

Qualifications

• PhD in Virology or closely related biomedical field.
• Strong background in molecular biology and cell culture of viral infections.
• Experience with NGS and bioinformatics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research group focused on virus–host interactions and antiviral therapies.
• Secure extramural funding from national and international sources.
• Deliver teaching and mentorship across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Skills

Virology

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Drug resistance assays

NGS & RNA-seq

Bioinformatics

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Virology or related field

Tools

NGS pipelines

Bioinformatics tools

Cell culture facilities

Job description

Københavns Universitet is seeking an ambitious assistant professor to establish a high-impact research program on viral entry, replication, and antiviral strategies. The position is full-time and two-year, with a December 1, 2026 start date, based at CO-HEP in Copenhagen.

The role includes teaching, mentoring students and securing external funding to sustain a growing lab. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting with state‑of‑the‑art molecular biology and