About this position
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE, Nordic-EMBL partnership in molecular medicine) at Aarhus University invites applications for a one-year postdoc position, focusing on cellular neurobiology involved in neuropeptide signaling. The candidate is expected to use cutting-edge cell biology techniques, proteomics and super-resolution microscopy established in the host lab and spearhead an interdisciplinary, collaborative project.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a one–year position from April 1st, 2027 on or as soon possible, with possibilities to extend for another two years.
Job description
- You will spearhead an interdisciplinary project in neurobiology and work together with proteomics experts.
- You will be working primarily with mice models and primary neuron cultures.
- You will be involved in the Center for Proteins in Memory (PROMEMO) funded by the Danish National Research Foundation, DANDRITE funded by the Lundbeck foundation, as well as activities of the Nordic-EMBL partnership.
- You will receive trainings in grant writing, scientific communication, and laboratory leadership.
- You will attend local and international scientific conferences.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a PhD in neurobiology, cell biology or related fields.
- You should be experienced in cellular neurobiology, biochemistry, genetics, and proteomics.
- Expertise in APEX/BioID-based proximity labelling, biochemistry, proteomics is required
- Experience in mice handling and behaviour, microscopy, AI protein modelling, or live neural imaging is desirable
- Experience working with neurons and knowledge in neurobiology is desirable
- Track record of international mobility is highly valued
- Publication record is necessary
- Collaboration and project management experience is required
- Ability in fellowship/grant writing is desirable
- Lab leadership skills such as mentoring and event organization is desirable
Who we are
DANDRITE (Danish Research Institute for Translational Neuroscience) is a leading neuroscience institute and a Nordic-EMBL partner based at Aarhus University, Denmark. The institute and the Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetics enjoys access to cutting-edge microscopy, supercomputer clusters, and animal facilities on campus, as well as state-of-the-art proteomics infrastructure in Denmark, ideal for molecular and cellular neurobiology research. Aarhus University is a Top-100 university in the world with excellent research infrastructure and history of excellence (1997 Nobel Prize in the discovery of Na+/K+ pumps).
The position is based at Dr. Chao Sun’s lab at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark. The Sun lab is funded by ERC StG, the Lundbeck Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Independent Research Fund Denmark, etc.
Sun lab: https://dandrite.au.dk/people/research-groups/sun-group
DANDRITE: https://dandrite.au.dk/
PROMEMO: https://promemo.au.dk/
Department: https://mbg.au.dk/en/
What we offer
The department/centre offers:
- a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: Dr. Chao Sun, chaosun@dandrite.au.dk
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than September 30th, 2026.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation.
The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.
Formalities and salary range
Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation .
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.
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.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here .
At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates.
You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Funding
Competitive
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.