Postdoc in Nuclear RNA Biology

Aarhus Universitet; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Career counselling for international研究

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Job summary

Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark, seeks applications for a postdoc position in Mammalian Nuclear RNA Production and Turnover Systems. The successful candidate will join the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics under the guidance of Torben Heick Jensen, starting 1 December 2026 for two years.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics or related fields, be self-driven, and capable of independent work within an international

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics or related fields.
• Self-driven, motivated and capable of planning and conducting independent research.
• Strong publication record with clear first-author contributions and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on biogenesis and turnover of nuclear RNA in mammalian cells.
• Plan and execute experiments across cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and bioinformatics.
• Collaborate in an international interdisciplinary team with potential structural biology collaborations.
• Publish results with first-author contributions and present in scientific forums.

Skills

Independent researcher

English fluency

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

Postdoc position in Nuclear RNA Biology

We are seeking applicants for a postdoc position in ‘Mammalian Nuclear RNA Production and Turnover Systems’ to join us at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the research team of Torben Heick Jensen.

Expected start date and duration of employment

The position is available from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. Duration of employment is two years.

We are looking for applicants with interests in the biogenesis and turnover of nuclear RNA and its relationship to gene expression regulation in mammalian cells. Applied methods range from cell biological over biochemical to molecular biology and bioinformatics approaches. Collaborations with structural biologists are possible.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics or related fields.

Applicants should be self-driven, motivated and capable of planning and conducting independent research while being willing to collaborate in an international and interdisciplinary team. Good communication skills in written and spoken English language are essential, and applicants should have a strong publication record with clear contributions as first author.

Who we are

In the Jensen team, projects are carried out independently or in interdisciplinary collaboration with leading structural- and/or mass spectrometry-biologists. The team consists of a dynamic mix of experimental and computational biologists aiming to examine the factors and complexes governing the production and turnover of eukaryotic transcriptomes.

What we offer

The successful applicant is offered:

• Access to a well-equipped research infrastructure.
• A research climate inviting lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research.
• A working environment with teamwork, close working relations, network activities among young scientists and social activities.
• A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Professor Torben Heick Jensen, [e-mail], phone [phone]

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 1 October 2026.

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

We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

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.

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.

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.