Postdoc: Lipidomics Method Developer for PD Brain Research

KU; København; On-site; DKK 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Galvagnion group in lipidomics and method development. The project aims to identify and quantify brain lipids linked to Parkinson’s disease, using advanced LC–MS techniques and collaborations within the Lipidomics Core Facility at DCI.

Starting February 1, 2027, for 3 years, funded by a Novo Nordisk Ascending Investigator grant; research includes patient-derived cells and post-mortem tissue analyses in an international,

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry or related field, with strong publication record.
• Experience with LC–MS-based analysis of lipids or related biomolecules.
• Ability to design, optimize and troubleshoot analytical experiments independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize LC–MS methods to identify and quantify gangliosides and glucosyl-/galactosyl-sphingosine.
• Apply methods to post‑mortem brain samples and iPSC-derived brain cells.
• Collaborate with Lipidomics Core Facility and project team.

Skills

LC–MS analysis

Analytical method development

Biological sample preparation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry / related field

Tools

LC–MS

Mass spectrometry

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Galvagnion group in lipidomics and method development. The project aims to identify and quantify brain lipids linked to Parkinson’s disease, using advanced LC–MS techniques and collaborations within the Lipidomics Core Facility at DCI.

Starting February 1, 2027, for 3 years, funded by a Novo Nordisk Ascending Investigator grant; research includes patient-derived cells and post-mortem tissue analyses in an international,