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Academic Research Staff (FU) (bachelor) at the Erler group at BRIC

The research group of Prof Janine Erler is looking for an engaged Academic Research Staff with experience in studying the extracellular matrix in cancer progression. The position is for 1 year and is immediately open for appointments.

About Us

The Erler group studies how cancer spreads through the body and grows at new sites. We focus on how the tumor microenvironment regulates cells to identify and test new strategies to combat metastatic tumor growth. We foster a culture of teamwork, diversity, inclusivity and innovation.

Your tasks

As our Academic Research Staff member, you will carry out a number of routine laboratory tasks, e.g. molecular biology and tissue culture, preparation of laboratory reagents and other daily lab routines. You will also participate in various research projects that involve studying cancer progression and close collaboration with the group's scientists.

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Essential Experience And Skills

It is important that you have experience with extracellular matrix and cell signalling in cancer progression.

As minimum should hold a bachelor's degree in molecular Biomedicine
You must be good at working independently and organized, and be self-motivated
Have good interpersonal and communication skills, both in Danish and English; spoken as written

Desirable Experience And Skills

Preparing reagents
Mammalian cell culture
Tissue decellularization
Immunohistochemistry
Microscopy work
Image analysis
QRT-PCR
Western blots
Data analysis

Terms of salary and employment

Your employment will be at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. The position is 15 hours per week and for 1 year, and it is open for appointment as soon as possible.

You are employed as an academic employee FU (bachelor's degree) in accordance with the agreement for Academics in the State.

Remuneration in accordance with the AC agreement is based on seniority. There will be an opportunity to negotiate additional supplements based on qualifications.

Questions

For further information please contact Professor Janine Erler, email:

Application

Please submit your application in English by clicking "Apply now" below.

The Application Should Consist Of The Following

Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
Copy of relevant certificate/diploma

Deadline for application: 27 February 2026 at 23:59 CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. However, all candidates will only receive a response after the application deadline has expired.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Appointment will be based on merit alone.

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Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe's top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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Janine Terra Erler

E-mail:

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Application deadline:

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: BRIC

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