Postdoc in Cancer immunology/multiple myeloma

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of Cancer immunology/multiple myeloma as per 1 December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 24 months.

The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research.

About the research project

Multiple myeloma is a highly heterogeneous disease arising from plasma cells proliferating in the patient’s bone marrow. The disease heterogeneity, incl. varying response to treatment, may be explained by variations in the interactions between cancer cells and different immune cells within the tumor microenvironment. The aim of the present project is to delineate molecular immune-related differences between patients with varying treatment responses using advanced profiling techniques (flow cytometry and RNAseq incl. scRNAseq). Further, we aim to establish in vitro and in vivo models to investigate drug responses in relation to immune-cell mediated killing of multiple myeloma cancer cells.

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in Cancer immunology/multiple myeloma your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication
• Project management
• Draft publications and grant applications

You will report to M.D., Associate Professor, Morten Nørgaard Andersen.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following area: Cancer immunology, drug delivery. Experience with in vitro and in vivo experiments, flow cytometry, and RNAseq is required.

As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.

In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact M.D., Associate Professor, Morten Nørgaard Andersen: (+45 2290 3610) .

Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Wilhelm Meyers Allé 4, 1242, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews November 2025.

Terms of employment

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

Application

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - postdoc
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios
• A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional)
• Research plan can be uploaded (optional)
• Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional)
• References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional)

We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

International applicant?

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.