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Postdoc in Neurobiology



Job description

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of Neurobiology as per 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is a fixed-term part-time position at 1 day per week for 30 months, with the possibility to increase the hours by mutual agreement with Associate Professor Simon Glerup.

The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research.

In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine.

The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme.

Academic staff contribute to the teaching.

English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars.

The department employs approx.

500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities.

The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research.

You can read more about the department and about the faculty .

About the research project


The research project will investigate neuronal and synaptic receptors and the development of novel therapeutic approaches towards neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Your job responsibilities


As Postdoc in Neurobiology your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments.

You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality.

In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:
  • Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
  • Research within neurobiology, biochemistry and biophysics.
  • Methods including cell painting analysis, immunostaining and confocal imaging, crystallography (practical and analysis)
  • You will report to the Associate Professor Simon Glerup.

    Your competences


    You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following areas: neurobiology, biochemistry and drug development as well as cell culturing, crystallography and high content imaging analysis.

    As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment.

    We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

    In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet .

    Shortlisting will be used.

    Questions about the position


    If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Simon Glerup +45 5122 1727.

    Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

    We expect to conduct interviews in week 48.

    Terms of employment

  • Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
  • Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the .
  • The appointment is in accordance with the (Akademikerne).
  • Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the .
  • The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK ,84 and DKK ,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree.

    The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension ( %).

    Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated.

    Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position.

    Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
  • Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a with a lower tax rate.
  • Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the

  • Application


    Your application must include the following:
  • Motivated application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Diploma
  • A list of publications
  • A teaching portfolio.

    We refer to
  • A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
  • Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
  • Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
  • References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)
  • We refer to the faculty’s .

    Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop.

    We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.


    International applicant?


    Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners.

    Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services .

    Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support.

    You can read more about these resources .

    The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.


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    Life Scientists



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