Researcher: Gene Expression & Transcription

KU - SUND - PANUM KBH N; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 379,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen’s CGEN/ICMM seeks a researcher to study transcription regulation at the DNRF Center of Excellence. Starting 1 January 2027, fixed‑term with potential extension. You will conduct research, disseminate results, and contribute to laboratory-based teaching and mentorship in a dynamic, international setting.

The role focuses on gene expression mechanisms, RNAPII regulation, and integrates with laboratory techniques in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in life science required.
• Postdoc-level experience or equivalent research track record.
• Experience in teaching or mentorship in a lab setting.
• Strong background in biochemistry, molecular cell biology, genome-wide analysis or quantitative imaging in mammalian cells.
• Experience in transcription and/or co-transcriptional processing, preferably RNAPII.
• High independence, motivation, detail-orientation and proactiveness.
• Excellent time-management, self-organisation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and contribute to publications and academic dissemination.
• Provide research-based teaching and mentorship in a laboratory setting.

Skills

Independent researcher

Teaching/mentorship

Biochemistry

Molecular cell biology

Genome-wide analysis

Quantitative imaging

RNAPII regulation

Education

PhD in life science

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Nascent transcription

Ribosome profiling

Proteomics

Job description

University of Copenhagen’s CGEN/ICMM seeks a researcher to study transcription regulation at the DNRF Center of Excellence. Starting 1 January 2027, fixed‑term with potential extension. You will conduct research, disseminate results, and contribute to laboratory-based teaching and mentorship in a dynamic, international setting.

The role focuses on gene expression mechanisms, RNAPII regulation, and integrates with laboratory techniques in a collaborative environment.