Summary
DTU Health Tech is offering a fully funded 3-year Postdoc position, commencing in March 2027. The project involves investigating the chemical synthesis, formulation, in vivo delivery, and immunoregulatory action of novel compounds. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, international team focusing on immune cell signaling pathways in diseases like cancer and inflammation, utilizing in vivo mouse work and human clinical samples.
Designation
Postdoc
Research Area
- Chemical Immunology
- Immunomodulation
- Inflammation
- Cancer Immunity
- Synthetic Chemistry
- Drug Formulation
- Mouse Immunology
Location
DTU Health Tech, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Qualifications:
- A PhD degree by March 2027.
- Extensive and demonstrable experience (through publications or thesis work) with mouse immunology; experience with inflammation and tumour models will be given priority.
- FELASA B certification or equivalent that licenses work with mice in Europe is necessary. Applicants without such qualification will be rejected immediately.
- Extensive and demonstrable experience (through publications or thesis work) with synthetic chemistry.
- Extensive and demonstrable experience (through publications or thesis work) with Western blotting.
- Demonstrable experience (through publications or thesis work) with drug formulation.
- Demonstrable experience (through publications or thesis work) with multi-parametric flow cytometry.
- Experience with isolation and culture of mouse cells from various organs.
- Basic skills in biochemistry (e.g., protein identification, IC50 binding assays, fluorescence techniques such as TRF, FRET, HTRF).
Applicable Responsibilities:
- Organize and perform experiments, and critically analyze data.
- Work largely independently and coordinate the project among collaborators.
- Demonstrate techniques to students and new lab members.
- Present frequently in lab and section meetings.
- Engage in frequent meetings with the group leader.
- Contribute to larger experiments not directly associated with this project.
- Contribute to basic lab maintenance.
Job Description
The Postdoc will be responsible for a project focusing on the chemical synthesis, formulation, in vivo delivery, and immunoregulatory action of novel compounds developed in-house. This includes using and improving these compounds for delivery into mice and testing their ability to modulate inflammation and cancer immunity. The position involves close collaboration with Professor Katrine Qvortrup at DTU Chemistry and Associate Professor Andrew Urquhart at DTU Health Tech. The successful candidate will be part of the Section for Experimental and Translation Immunology, contributing to a team that investigates immune cell signaling pathways in various diseases using in vivo mouse models and human clinical samples. The role requires strong collaboration, independent work, data analysis, and mentorship of junior lab members.
How to Apply
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now” (provided below), fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter) – max 1 page.
- A 1-page summary outlining your experience with Immunology and the required qualifications for the position.
- CV – max 1 page excluding publications.
- List of publications.
- FELASA B or equivalent certificate.
- Contacts of two referees; one must be the supervisor of PhD thesis.
- PhD and MSc diplomas in English.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply
15 October 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
