Mucosal Biology Research Assistant: Organoids & IBD

Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark - SDU); Odense; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant in the Department of Clinical Research and the Department of Molecular Medicine. The one-year position may extend and lead to PhD admission depending on funding and SDU requirements.

The role focuses on tissue regeneration, epithelial biology and IBD, with translational projects and potential teaching activities.

Qualifications

• The applicant holds a relevant master's degree in molecular biology, biomedicine, immunology, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong interest in mucosal biology, tissue regeneration and translational biomedical research.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and organoid models; familiarity with inflammation research.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational skills and commitment to reproducible research and careful data handling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain patient-derived organoids and co-culture systems with fibroblasts and immune cells.
• Design and perform functional assays to assess epithelial regeneration and barrier function.
• Apply molecular methods such as qPCR, immunostaining, microscopy and flow cytometry.
• Support sample prep and workflows for single-cell and spatial omics studies.
• Contribute to CRISPR-based genetic engineering and validate candidate pathways.
• Collaborate with clinicians, bioinformaticians and translational researchers on project goals.
• Maintain accurate records, analyse results and contribute to protocols and reports.
• Present findings at group meetings and assist with manuscripts and conferences.

Skills

Mucosal biology

Tissue regeneration

Organoid models

Single-cell technologies

English communication

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in molecular biology or related field

Tools

Organoid culture

CRISPR-based editing

qPCR

Immunostaining

Flow cytometry

Job description

University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant in the Department of Clinical Research and the Department of Molecular Medicine. The one-year position may extend and lead to PhD admission depending on funding and SDU requirements.

The role focuses on tissue regeneration, epithelial biology and IBD, with translational projects and potential teaching activities.