Research Manager, Systems Immunology & Strategy Lead

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a Research Manager to drive our systems immunology research projects, serve as a sparring partner for PhD students and postdocs, and work with the group leader on strategy, publications and funding. You will join the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) and help turn ideas into results.

You will report to the group leader, translate strategic priorities into concrete progress, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations with room to grow alongside the

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in immunology, systems biology, biotechnology or related field.
• Experience coordinating research projects and mentoring junior researchers.
• Familiar with research compliance (GDPR, data security, ethical approvals) and IT/admin tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external research projects and drive their scientific progress and contribute to the group's research strategy and direction.
• Support publications, grant applications and project budgets.
• Act as sparring partner for PhD students and postdocs on their projects, priorities and problem-solving, and co-write experimental protocols.
• Safeguard research compliance incl. GDPR, data security, ethical approvals and data management plans.
• Coordinate lab operations with the laboratory technician and follow up on budgets, purchases and suppliers.
• Handle the practical running of the group meetings and 1:1s, system approvals, reporting and onboarding.

Skills

Project coordination

Mentoring junior researchers

Effective communication

Fluent English

Education

PhD in immunology, systems biology, biotechnology or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Research Manager to drive our systems immunology research projects, serve as a sparring partner for PhD students and postdocs, and work with the group leader on strategy, publications and funding. You will join the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) and help turn ideas into results.

You will report to the group leader, translate strategic priorities into concrete progress, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations with room to grow alongside the