Postdoc: Milk EV Biochemistry & Function

Cellulær sundhed; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoctoral position in Biochemical and functional characterization of milk-derived extracellular vesicles is available at Aarhus University. You will contribute to isolation, characterization, and functional analysis of EVs to support preterm infant nutrition.

You will work within the MEVIN project, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, using advanced imaging, NTA, and bioinformatic analyses, and preparing data for publications and reports.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, nanoscience, biotechnology, immunology, or closely related field.
• Experience with isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles (EVs) and related techniques.
• Experience or knowledge in RNA biology and bioinformatic analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to biochemical and functional characterization of milk-derived EVs.
• Isolate, characterize, and analyze EVs from bovine sources and investigate RNA cargo.
• Collaborate with animal model and clinical partners to translate findings into interventions.

Skills

EV isolation

Single-vesicle analysis

RNA biology knowledge

Independence & collaboration

English communication

Education

PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry

Tools

NTA

Cryo-EM/TEM

Nanoflow cytometry

Immunoblotting

Size-exclusion chromatography

Density-gradient centrifugation

Job description

A postdoctoral position in Biochemical and functional characterization of milk-derived extracellular vesicles is available at Aarhus University. You will contribute to isolation, characterization, and functional analysis of EVs to support preterm infant nutrition.

You will work within the MEVIN project, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, using advanced imaging, NTA, and bioinformatic analyses, and preparing data for publications and reports.