1.5-Year Postdoctoral Position: The University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for a 1.5-year postdoctoral position in Biochemistry and Molecular Plant Biology, focused on moss-cyanobacteria associations. This role is part of a vibrant scientific community dedicated to exploring ecological relationships and molecular mechanisms in plant biology.
1.5-Year Postdoctoral Position on Molecular Biology of Moss-Cyanobacteria Associations
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher in Biochemistry and Molecular Plant Biology
Research Area
Molecular Biology, Plant Ecology, Microbial Ecology, Biogeochemistry
Location
Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Plant Biology, or related fields
- Prior experience in molecular biology
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Good communication skills
Job Description
- Main Goal: Elucidate the relationship between mosses and colonizing nitrogen (N)-fixing cyanobacteria.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and conducting experiments
- Culturing mosses and cyanobacteria
- Protein isolation and analysis
- Stable and radioactive labeling
- Mass spectrometry measurements
- Data analysis (R and Python)
- Co-supervising BSc and MSc students
- Manuscript writing
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically in English through the University’s job portal and include the following documents:
- A cover letter describing motivational factors for applying
- Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
- Complete list of publications
- PDF files of the two most important publications
- Diplomas (Master and PhD)
- Contact details for 2 professional referees
Last Date to Apply
October 15, 2025, 23:59 GMT+2
Join us in a supportive and dynamic research environment at the University of Copenhagen to explore the intricate interactions between mosses and cyanobacteria. We look forward to your application!
