Postdoc Position for Studying Adipose Tissue Lipoprotein Clearance

Syddansk Universitet; Cortex Park; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year postdoc position

Career development & mentoring

International collaboration & support

Job summary

The Ravnskjaer lab at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral scientist position focused on the molecular determinants of adipose tissue lipoprotein clearance. The project combines adipose tissue biology with mouse models, single-cell approaches, and bioimaging, aiming to elucidate mechanisms relevant to cardiometabolic health.

Candidates should have a PhD in molecular biology or biomedicine, experience with adipose tissue, FELASA B certification, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine or similar; include supervisor letter if not yet completed
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; interest in method development
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Expertise in adipose tissue biology and handling
• Experience with mouse models and FELASA B certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on experiments in adipose tissue or microvascular biology.
• Work with mouse models and maintain FELASA B certification.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to lipid metabolism studies.
• Engage in method development and application in a creative research environment.

Skills

Collaboration and communication

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research methods

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

FELASA B certification

Job description

The Ravnskjaer lab at the Functional Genomics & Metabolism Research Unit, Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications from outstanding candidates interested in joining our team as postdoctoral scientist. The 2-year position is available from January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Ravnskjaer lab is headed by Assoc. Prof. Kim Ravnskjaer and focuses on the molecular basis for cardiometabolic health. We combine comprehensive studies of human biopsies with targeted gene disruption in advanced preclinical models, single cell transcriptomics, and bioimaging. Expertise in wet-lab and computational biology, close ties to the clinic, and a wonderful team of early career scientists give us the agility to swiftly move from hypotheses to biological insights and mechanism.

Our lab is based in the Functional Genomics & Metabolism Research Unit, which constitutes an international, ambitious, dynamic, and well-resourced working environment. Our unit and department have state-of-the-art facilities for flow cytometry, next generation sequencing, single-cell transcriptomics, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, bioimaging, and transgenic mouse work. Strategic research alliances exist with regional hospitals including Odense University Hospital (OUH).

We are partners in several regional, national and international initiatives including the DNRF-funded Center for Functional Genomics and Tissue Plasticity aimed at obtaining systems-level, mechanistic and cell type-resolved understanding of tissue plasticities in diet-induced obesity and regression.

For the current project, Molecular Determinants of Adipose Tissue Lipoprotein Clearance, we seek an experimentalist with hands-on experience in adipose tissue or microvascular biology, FELASA B certification, working experience with mouse models, and as well as an interest in lipid metabolism. Experience with adipose tissue imaging techniques is an advantage.

We offer:

• A two-year postdoc position in a supportive, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research environment
• Training in a wide range of scientific and transferable skills including research management, communication, networking, writing of manuscripts etc.
• Mentoring and career developmentin a network of national and international collaborators
• Research exchange to collaborating institutions is encouraged
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment, workflows, and infrastructure
• Competitive salary and social benefits (health coverage, parental leave, social security etc.)
• Dedicated assistance and support with various practical, social, and legal aspects, especially for international candidates through our international staff office (ISO) and department

Qualifications/requirements

We are looking for highly motivated, dedicated, and ambitious candidates with:

• A PhD in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine or similar. If you have not yet completed your PhD program, you must include a signed letter from your PhD supervisor stating your expected date of completion.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills and interest in method development and application in a creative, interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Expertise in adipose tissue biology and experience with adipose tissue handling.
• Experience with mouse models and certification for animal experimentation (FELASA B)