Postdoc: Host-Directed Antimicrobial Immunology in C. elegans

University of Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how a novel synthetic compound stimulates host defence in C. elegans and protects against MRSA infection. The role combines immunology, microbiology, and transcriptomics with data interpretation and dissemination.

The successful candidate will collaborate across disciplines, supervise students, and contribute to grant applications while advancing a cutting-edge research program.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, infection biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Caenorhabditis elegans as an infection model.
• Strong knowledge of innate immunity and host defence pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead experiments on host-directed antimicrobial strategies and innate immunity.
• Contribute to student supervision and external funding applications.
• Disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

Skills

Immunology

Infection biology

Microbiology

Molecular biology

C. elegans

Independent research

Education

PhD in immunology / related discipline

Job description

University of Copenhagen seeks a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how a novel synthetic compound stimulates host defence in C. elegans and protects against MRSA infection. The role combines immunology, microbiology, and transcriptomics with data interpretation and dissemination.

The successful candidate will collaborate across disciplines, supervise students, and contribute to grant applications while advancing a cutting-edge research program.