Postdoc in therapeutic gene editing

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of gene editing as per 15 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 30 months.

Department of Biomedicine

The Department of Biomedicine provides the foundation for groundbreaking research through a strong focus on academic excellence, diversity, and a healthy work environment. In an international and diverse research setting, dedicated researchers and staff work to generate new knowledge within key biomedical fields such as infection and inflammation, membrane biology, neuroscience, and personalized medicine. The department values interdisciplinary collaboration and offers an inspiring workplace where both scientific curiosity and a sense of community are encouraged to grow. The Department of Biomedicine delivers research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a significant portion of the medical degree programme. Approximately 500 employees from around the world are employed at the department, which houses modern laboratory, core, and animal facility infrastructures. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, in meetings, and at seminars. The Department of Biomedicine also emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with industry. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

About the research project

This project is part of a new research initiative, GenesCure, funded by the Innovation Foundation Denmark. The focus of GenesCure is therapeutic development of genetic therapies based on CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing for treatment of inborn errors of disease. The project will involve basic development of CRISPR gene editing techniques but will also cover clinical translation focusing on performing editing in large clinical-scale setups. The project is carried in the research group of Professor Jacob Giehm Mikkelsen at Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University.

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in therapeutic gene editing your position is primarily research-based but will also involve work closely related to the clinical translation as well as 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.
• Preclinical studies in mouse models.
• Participation in collaborations with colleagues in the clinic including direct involvement in studies aiming a clinical translation.
• Entering an interdisciplinary groups of researchers with the focus of implementing new types of genetic therapies.
• Participation in meetings and scientific focus groups.

You will report to the Head of Department of Biomedicine.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following areas including molecular biology and genetics, CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing, and genetic engineering. You have documented experience with CRISPR/Cas gene editing (including prime editing), design tools, handling and editing of hematopoietic stem cells, related mouse work, and a subset of genetic analyses of engineered cell populations.

As a person, you are ambitious, take ownership and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. 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.

Shortlisting will be used.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Jacob Giehm Mikkelsen tel.: (+45) 23617253.

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

We expect to conduct interviews in week 36.

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. You can read more about these resources here.

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

Aarhus University

Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/