Postdoc in Translational Cancer Genomics and Bioinformatics

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of translational cancer genomics and bioinformatics as per 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2 years.

As a Postdoc at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 670 academic employees, 500 PhD students and 160 technical/administrative employees who are cooperating across disciplines. As a postdoc, you will be working at Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

About the research project

The work will be focused on translational renal cancer research, with a strong emphasis on identifying biomarkers of treatment response and clinical outcome through comprehensive tumor profiling. The project integrates spatial transcriptomics, long-read sequencing, DNA methylation analysis, and microbiome profiling to gain a deeper understanding of tumor heterogeneity, cell plasticity, and the tumor microenvironment in patients with renal cell carcinoma.

We apply state-of-the-art sequencing and spatial technologies to explore tumor and metastasis biology, investigate immune and stromal contextures, and define molecular features associated with disease progression and therapy resistance. In addition, we aim to characterize the local and systemic immune responses and explore the potential role of the tumor-associated microbiome in shaping treatment outcomes and immune evasion.

The postdoctoral researcher will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team working at the interface of bioinformatics, cancer biology, and clinical oncology, with access to unique patient cohorts and multi-modal data.

Your job responsibilities

As Postdoc in translational cancer genomics and bioinformatics 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.
• Performing renal cancer research using various bioinformatic tools and supercomputer facilities, with a special focus on multiomics studies
• Handling and analysing sequencing data, including long-read and single-cell approaches
• Handling and analysing transcriptomic data, including spatial transcriptomics
• Analysis of liquid biopsy data
• Close collaboration with other team members to help facilitate bioinformatic procedures
• Interaction with collaborators
• Contribute to applications for obtaining external funding

You will report to the associate professor at Department of Molecular Medicine, Iben Lyskjær Heimann.

Your competences

You have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following areas: bioinformatics, cancer research, genomics, transcriptomics, and demonstrate excellent collaborative skills.

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.

Shortlisting will be used.

Questions about the position

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Iben Lyskjær Heimann, mail: iben.lyskjar@clin.au.dk

Your place of work will be the Department of Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Brendstrupgaardsvej 21A, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

We expect to conduct interviews week 47.

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/