Staff Scientist, Antipathogenic Drug Discovery (S. aureus)

KU SUND Mærsk Tårnet; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Immunology and Microbiology at University of Copenhagen is seeking a Staff Scientist in Antipathogenic Drug Research for a fixed-term two-year position at the Costerton Biofilm Center in Copenhagen, starting 1 February 2027. The role involves independent project leadership, collaboration with staff and external partners, and dissemination of findings.

We expect a MSc/PhD in molecular microbiology, expertise in antipathogenic drug research, work with Staphylococcus aureus, and

Qualifications

• A MSc/PhD degree in molecular microbiology or a closely related field.
• Experience in antipathogenic drug research.
• Experience in working with Staphylococcus aureus.
• Experience with diverse molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with transcriptomics and bioinformatic tools and workflows.
• Experience with preparing scientific reports, manuscripts and presentations. Previous scientific publications are considered an advantage.
• Experience in supervising students, junior researchers and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research environment within agreed milestones and budgets.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and carry out the project in accordance with its scientific objectives, milestones, budget and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with laboratory technical staff and internal and external collaborators and supervise students or junior researchers where relevant.
• Maintain research documentation and data-management practices and ensure compliance with laboratory safety, research-integrity and relevant institutional requirements.
• Prepare scientific publications, conference presentations, seminars, workshops, reports and relevant outreach activities.
• Develop follow-up research directions, collaborations and applications for further competitive research funding.

Skills

Antipathogenic research

Staphylococcus aureus

Molecular biology

Transcriptomics

Bioinformatics

Scientific writing

Student supervision

Independent work

English

Education

MSc/PhD in molecular microbiology

Job description

The Department of Immunology and Microbiology at University of Copenhagen is seeking a Staff Scientist in Antipathogenic Drug Research for a fixed-term two-year position at the Costerton Biofilm Center in Copenhagen, starting 1 February 2027. The role involves independent project leadership, collaboration with staff and external partners, and dissemination of findings.

We expect a MSc/PhD in molecular microbiology, expertise in antipathogenic drug research, work with Staphylococcus aureus, and