Postdoc positions in the field of RNA interference in plants
Two 3-year post-doctoral positions are available in the Brodersen laboratory to work on aspects of RNA interference in plants. The projects investigate how parasitic genetic code is perceived by plants to give rise to RNA interference and innate immune responses dependent on cytoplasmic immune receptors. In addition to your own hands-on research duties, undergraduate student supervision connected to your research topic may be part of the duties.
We welcome applications from candidates with solid molecular biology experience, preferably including experience within or adjacent to small RNA biology or with the use of Arabidopsis thaliana or Marchantia polymorpha as model systems.
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 May 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
The deadline for applications is 25th February 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 the month of March.
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