Postdoc positions in the field of mRNA modifications in plants
A 2.5-year post-doctoral position is available in the Brodersen laboratory to work on the interplay between N6-methyladenosine, its cognate cytoplasmic RNA binding proteins and other RNA-binding proteins targeting m6A-containing mRNAs.
The project uses Arabidopsis as model for advanced genetic and molecular studies, but investigates the relevant RNA binding proteins in a variety of perennial plants in temperate climate zones with an eye towards understanding key aspects of the seasonal growth-dormancy cycle. Many samples required for the project have been collected in field seasons preceding this job opening.
In addition to your own hands-on research duties, undergraduate student supervision connected to your research topic may be part of the duties. The project is part of an interdisciplinary collaboration involving groups specialized in tree phenology and genetics and protein biophysics.
The successful candidate should have rigorous training in molecular biology and genetics, typically obtained by work on classical model organisms in molecular biology, but also have a genuine interest understanding plant growth properties as they can be observed in nature.
The Department of Biology is situated at the “Nørre Campus” of Copenhagen University close to the city center of Copenhagen. The host lab is located in Copenhagen Biocenter that also houses the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre under the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
Further information on the Department can be found at https://www1.bio.ku.dk/
Inquiries about the position can be made to Peter Brodersen (pbrodersen@bio.ku.dk).
The position is open from June 1 2026 but a later starting date is also possible.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The positions are covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Initial interviews will be conducted by Zoom during March-April.
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