Laboratory Assistant
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine, reNEW, under department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences,University of Copenhagen.
The Group of Professor Kim Jensen is seeking a laboratory assistant. The position is for 1 year, 10 hours per week.
About Us
The Jensen Group wants to understand how the epithelium is maintained long-term and how this is altered upon tissue damage to secure regeneration by using the intestinal epithelium as system to study cell behaviour.
You can find more information about the research group here: The Jensen Group
Your Tasks:
Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- Preparing buffers, media, and basic reagents
- Performing sterile work under supervision
- Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the laboratory environment
- Entering data for the research group
Your Profile
You are reliable and enjoy routine tasks. You work independently and in a structured manner, and you are proficient in English, both written and spoken. Since our research group includes many international researchers, English is our working language.
Salary and Terms of Employment
You will be employed at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The position is 10 hours per week, limited to 1 year, and can be filled as soon as possible.
Employment as a laboratory assistant is in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and OAO (OAO-S Collective Agreement) and the organizational agreement with HK/STAT for laboratory technicians.
There will be an opportunity to negotiate an individual supplement according to the rules of the new salary system.
Questions
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Kim Jensen, via email at (Kim.Jensen@sund.ku.dk).
Application
Please submit your application electronically by clicking “Apply for the position” below.
Your application must be in English (max 1 page) and should include:
- Your CV including education, list of methods/techniques you are familiar with, and previous employment
- Language skills and other relevant qualifications
- Copy of your diploma/degree certificate
The application deadline is 16 December 2025.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
We expect to hold interviews in the weeks following the deadline.
We aim to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
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