Research Assistant in Frödin Group, BRIC,

Research Assistant – CRISPR editing of human pluripotent stem cells

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant who will be part of a research project that focuses on CRISPR-based knockin editing of human pluripotent stem cells in genes for eye development and eye diseases, followed by in vitro differentiation of the edited cell cultures into primordial eye structures and assessment of the outcome of the editing.

Our group and research

We use functional genetics to unravel the genes, mutations and mechanisms that cause human disease. Our research starts with the myriad of genes found mutated by patient genome sequencing. We develop genetic cell and mouse models harboring the patient mutations in order to test the genes as bona fide novel disease genes.

Your Profile

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant with the following competencies and experience:

• Master’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or related sciences.
• Prior experience and expertise in organoid/stem cell culturing and genomic knockin engineering of these cells using CRISPR‑Cas9 is required.
• Experience in basic cellular and molecular biology is required.
• Excellent English skills, written and spoken.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen (www.bric.ku.dk). We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of salary and employment

The employment as Research Assistant is a full‑time position. The expected employment period is from 6 January 2026 (or after agreement) until 5 July 2026.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Morten Frödin, e‑mail: morten.frodin@bric.ku.dk.

Application

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Your Application Should In English Include

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education.
• Two references that could be contacted.

Application deadline

31 December 2025, 23:59 CET. We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not meet the abovementioned requirements.

Contact

Morten Frödin
E‑mail: nhx921@ku.dk

Info

Application deadline: 31‑12‑2025
Employment start: 06‑01‑2026
Working hours: Full time
Department/Location: BRIC