We are seeking a motivated candidate for a 10 month postdoc, maternity-leave substitute, position starting August 1st 2026, or soon thereafter.

The position is part of a program examining the involvement of the complement system in chronic kidney disease, the impact of renoprotective drugs on the complement system and mechanisms of release of complement system components.

The project involves partners from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and University Hospitals (Odense, Gødstrup)

Your role
You will tie laboratory parts together with clinical studies and perform in vitro and ex vivo analyses and experiments. Your primary responsibility will be to analyze clinical samples, to work with liver organoids and to do ex vivo complement activity measurements and investigations in human kidney tissue. In addition to research, the position involves disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, as well as contributing to professional development, university teaching, and supervision of research students.

Your qualifications
Need to have:

• A PhD in biomedicine or a related discipline
  • Hands-on expertise with cell culture and molecular biology techniques including RNascope and RNAseq
  • Experience with immunoblotting and histochemistry
  • High motivation, scientific curiosity, problem-solving skills, and independent initiative
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in written and spoken English
  Nice to have:
  • Bioinformatic analysis experience (e.g., single-cell transcriptomics)

Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
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The University wishes our staff to reflect on the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications may be shortlisted.

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.

If you experience technical problems, you must contact [email protected].

Application
Applications must be in English and submitted electronically on this site
Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format.
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The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):
• A letter stating the interest, motivation and qualifications for the project (max. 2 pages)
• A detailed CV, including personal contact information
• A complete and numbered list of publications
• Degree certificates (including documentation of PhD degree)
• Up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
• a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
• a research plan detailing the candidate’s ideas and plans for her/his future research work

Salary
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application deadline
June 20, 2026, at 23:59 CET

Further information
Contact person:
Professor Boye L Jensen
Department of Molecular Medicine
University of Southern Denmark
+45-65503796
[email protected]

Research environment
You will be based at the newly built research facilities of the Faculty of Health, SDU, in Odense, Denmark, within the Unit of Cardiovascular and Renal Research, part of the Department of Molecular Medicine. Here, you will join a vibrant, collaborative environment of Danish and international colleagues and students, fostering both scientific and social engagement.
As a member of the Steffensen group, you will contribute to research focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases. The SIF project is one of several complementary initiatives within the group, and we emphasize teamwork and synergy to achieve shared goals and support each other’s success.

Location
Odense M, Denmark

Apply Before
2026-06-23T21:59:00+00:00