Postdoctoral Position in Glioblastoma Biology, Pathogenesis & Genome Instability
Institution: Danish Cancer Institute (Danish Cancer Society)
Group: Genome Integrity Group, led by Prof. Jiri Bartek
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Application Deadline: 10 May 2025 (23:59 CET)
Start Date: 1 June 2025
Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours/week), Temporary
Apply via: Application Portal
Project Overview
This position focuses on exploring the role of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in glioblastoma pathogenesis, with particular attention to mechanisms related to genome integrity, DNA replication/cell cycle, signaling, and metabolism.
Methodologies include:
Cell and molecular biology
High-content microscopy
Multi-omics: metabolomics, proteomics, RNA/DNA sequencing
Gene manipulation and virology
Cell culture and animal models
Bioinformatics and coding (optional but preferred)
Collaborations:
Strong network involving Karolinska Institute (Sweden) and University of Turku (Finland).
Required Qualifications
PhD in molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field
Expertise in microscopy, cancer biology, gene manipulation, and cell culture
Strong publication track record in cancer biology, genome instability, viral oncology, or metabolic rewiring
Preferably: experience with glioblastoma, brain research, and HCMV
Advantageous: familiarity with omics analysis, bioinformatics, coding, and virology
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Experience in student supervision and project coordination is a plus
Benefits
Working hours: 37 hours/week (including lunch break)
Salary and benefits: Competitive, based on the Danish Cancer Society’s collective agreement
Tax reduction: Possible for PhD holders who haven’t lived in Denmark in the last 10 years
International environment with access to collaborative visits abroad
How to Apply
Submit your application in English, electronically, via the official application portal:
More Info
Group: Genome Integrity Group – DCI
Institute: Danish Cancer Institute
General info on research at DCS: www.cancer.dk
This is a high-impact postdoctoral opportunity for researchers passionate about cancer biology, virology, and genome integrity, within a collaborative and globally connected environment.
