Post doc position in infection-organoid biology at Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute

We are looking for a creative and curious researcher for a post doc position in infection-organoid biology. The position is for 17 months, with start date 01.08.2025.

You will get to explore how Helicobacter pylori bacteria interact with each other and their host in a gastric organoid and organoid-derived monolayer cell culture system.

Information on the department can be found at https://globe.ku.dk .

Our research
You will join our small team of scientists studying how microbe-host-drug interactions affect host health, in an interdisciplinary evolutionary medicine framework. We focus on Helicobacter pylori, an ancient inhabitant of the human stomach, with a rapidly declining prevalence. The organoid work will complement our other approaches, using mouse infection experiments and screening of clinical samples.

The Center provides an inclusive and international work environment, where interdisciplinarity and creativity is key. We are located in beautiful central Copenhagen, and frequent scientific and social events contribute to a collaborative atmosphere.

Your job
Gastric pain and disease is frequently caused by pain killers and infection with H. pylori. But does the drugs interact with the bacteria in causing damage to the stomach epithelium? You will work with a mouse gastric organoid-derived tissue model to explore this in a hologenomic framework. You will have opportunities to participate in relevant courses and conferences.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in cell biology, immunology, microbiology, or similar
• You are experienced in gastric organoid work or cell culturing
• You have worked with immunoassays
• You are experienced with microscopy (light: fluorescent, confocal, super-resolution, and electron: transmission electron microscopy) complementary expertise in image analysis
• Hands-on experience with epithelial barrier assessment assays  (transepithelial measurements, impendence spectroscopy, permeability assays, viability assays)
• You have proficient communication skills and the ability to work in teams
• You have excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with bioinformatics
• FELASA certification for mouse experimental work
• Interest in evolutionary biology
• You have an interest in symbiotic microorganisms

About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: https://www.globe.ku.dk/ .

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Questions
For further information please contact Associate Professor Sandra Andersen,  sbandersen@sund.ku.dk

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

List of publications.

Deadline for applications is 25 May 2025, 23:59 GMT + 2

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Interviews are expected to be held in week 26.