Position as Staff Scientist/Academic Research Staff in the Andersen Group at BRIC

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; Pallare; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A major academic institution in Italy is seeking a Staff Scientist to execute independent research in translational medicine, specifically focusing on primary human liver and biliary tract cancers. Applicants should hold a PhD in life sciences, possess strong collaborative skills, and have documented experience in liver biology and relevant techniques such as CRISPR/Cas9 and proteomics. This position offers a chance to work within an interdisciplinary team and contribute to high-impact research.

Servizi

Employer contribution to pension

Possibility of tax reductions

Competenze

• Must have a PhD (or equivalent) in life sciences.
• Experience in liver and hepatobiliary biology is required.
• Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9 and proteomics is necessary.

Mansioni

• Lead and execute independent research projects.
• Analyse and interpret data from experiments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Conoscenze

CRISPR/Cas9

Cloning

ChIP-seq

Proteomics

Data analysis

Strong collaborative skills

Fluent in English

Formazione

PhD in life sciences

Strumenti

Genome-wide techniques

High-throughput techniques

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

Position as Staff Scientist/Academic Research Staff in the Andersen Group at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. This role focuses on translational medicine in primary human liver and biliary tract cancers.

Research Focus

The group employs genome-wide and high-throughput techniques to characterize tumor heterogeneity, identify prognostic and predictive biomarkers and study drug response. Techniques include genomic, epigenomic, metabolomic profiling, high-throughput screening, patient-derived 3D cell cultures and in‑vivo models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute independent research projects within the group, using CRISPR/Cas, cloning, ChIP‑seq, proteomics, and other molecular and biochemical methods.

• Analyse and interpret data from high-throughput experiments and integrate with clinical information.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and national/international partners.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in life sciences (molecular cell biology or biochemistry).
• Documented experience in liver and hepatobiliary biology.
• Previous experience with CRISPR/Cas9, cloning, ChIP‑seq and proteomics.
• Broad knowledge of biochemical techniques and data analysis.
• Ability to independently envision, plan, and execute a research project.
• Strong collaborative skills; experience in multidisciplinary environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Employment Details

Place of employment: BRIC, University of Copenhagen. Start: 01‑02‑2026 (Feb 2026). Duration: 9 months (short term). Working hours: 37 per week.

Salary: Academic employee level with potential supplement. Employer contributes 18.07 % to pension. Tax reductions may apply for eligible non‑Danish and Danish applicants.

Application

Submit electronically via the BRIC website or by clicking ‘Apply now’. Applications must include the following PDF documents:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae (education, experience, language skills, and other relevant skills).
• Certified copies of PhD and MSc certificates (or written statement if PhD not yet completed).
• List of publications.

Provide two letters of recommendation on institutional letterhead, signed on paper and saved as PDF. Letters must be sent to [e-mail] before the deadline with subject "name candidate‑StaffScientist‑Andersengroup‑2026". The deadline is 31‑12‑2025, 23:59 CET.

Contact

Professor Jesper B. Andersen – e‑mail: [e-mail]