Virology Researcher—Immunity & Oncolytic Studies

Forskning og uddannelse, Bartholin Bygningen; Motorvejskryds Aarhus Vest; On-site; DKK 493,000 - 585,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Experimental Virology in the Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health. The 18-month fixed-term position emphasizes research and teaching at Bachelors and Masters levels, with supervision and international collaboration.

The successful candidate will study virus-host interactions, develop relevant models, publish in high‑quality journals, and participate in securing external funding; fluency in English is required, Danish

Qualifications

• PhD in virology or related field and independent research qualifications at a high international level.
• Experience with virus-host interactions and innate sensing in RNA-virus infection.
• Proven publication record in peer‑reviewed journals with first- or co-first authorship.
• Experience supervising students or junior researchers and collaboration in international settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on virus-host interactions and innate sensing in RNA viruses.
• Develop and characterize cellular models for studying viral replication and oncolytic responses.
• Teach and supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students; contribute to research funding efforts.
• Collaborate with Danish and international colleagues; participate in teaching development.

Skills

RNA-virus systems

VSV

negative-strand RNA virus

Mammalian cell culture

Quantitative virology

Immunoblotting

RT-qPCR

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Peer‑reviewed publications

Education

PhD in virology/immunology/biochemistry or related field

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Experimental Virology in the Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health. The 18-month fixed-term position emphasizes research and teaching at Bachelors and Masters levels, with supervision and international collaboration.

The successful candidate will study virus-host interactions, develop relevant models, publish in high‑quality journals, and participate in securing external funding; fluency in English is required, Danish