PhD Student Position – Genome Integrity Group, Danish Cancer Institute (DCI)
Institution: The Danish Cancer Society – Danish Cancer Institute
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Deadline to Apply: 12 May 2025 – 23:59 (Copenhagen time)
Workload: Full-time (37 hrs/week)
Contract Type: Temporary PhD position
Apply Here: Official Application Page
Project Focus:
The PhD student will investigate the mechanistic role of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in glioblastoma pathogenesis, with an emphasis on its effects on:
Genome integrity
DNA replication & cell cycle regulation
Cell metabolism
The work involves advanced molecular and cell biology techniques, omics technologies, and potential animal model research. The successful candidate will also collaborate with partners at the Karolinska Institute (Sweden) and University of Turku (Finland).
Your Role:
Perform laboratory experiments including molecular biology, proteomics, metabolomics, and microscopy
Contribute to international collaborative research
Present research at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Help supervise students
Eligibility and Skills:
Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related field
Hands-on experience with common molecular and biochemical lab methods
Advantage: experience with signalling pathways, metabolomics, microscopy, brain cancer, or virology
Excellent communication skills in English
Strong motivation, independence, and teamwork skills
Why Join the DCI?
Research at the forefront of cancer biology and genome integrity
Internationally recognized team led by Prof. Jiri Bartek
Opportunities for research stays in Sweden and Finland
Supportive work environment with access to health services, a canteen, fruit/snacks, and sport/culture associations
English as the working language
Contact & Info:
Email: jb@cancer.dk
Location: Strandboulevarden 49, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research with real-world impact. Apply before 12 May 2025!
