Postdoc in Extra-cellular Vesicle Communication

Postdoc in Extra-cellular Vesicle Communication

Jobbeskrivelse
Do you want to work with extracellular vesicles and C. elegans as model system. Do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration? If yes, we look forward to reading your application for our position as Postdoc.

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a position as Postdoc in the Medical Biotechnology Section is open for appointment from 15. August 2026 or soon hereafter. The position is available for a period of 21 months.

Your work tasks
You will be purifying, characterizing, modifying and designing extracellular vesicles (EVs) from bacteria. To test the effects of these EVs, you will be using the model organism C. elegans. This work involves the use of classical genetics, transgenic reporter strains and proteomic and metabolomic profiling. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative research environment through mentoring MSc and PhD students and participating in teaching activities within the section.

Your competencies
Excellent oral and written English language skills are a requirement as well as interest in both research and teaching. The nature of the project demands that you must be able to work independently within a larger research group.

Extensive hands-on experience using C. elegans as an experimental model is essential, as well as proteomic and/or metabolomic profiling. Experience with transgenic reporter strains and phenotypic screening approaches is highly desirable.

Candidates should have experience culturing and characterizing complex bacterial communities, including the use of 16S sequencing approaches. Expertise with confocal microscopy, genome editing, and EV purification is of high priority.

Candidates with experience in developing biological assays, reporter systems or screening platforms in C. elegans are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are
At the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (BIO), our high-level research spans from basic to applied within both natural sciences and engineering. With approx. 150 employees, 75 PhD students, and 775 bachelor and master’s students at our campuses in Aalborg (main campus) and Esbjerg, we are a vital research and educational institution when it comes to creating new basic knowledge as well as contributing to solving the world’s challenges within biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, and chemical engineering.

We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours, social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals, communities, and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness, curiosity, transparency, and involvement. Come join us!

Read more about the department here; Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience - en.bio.aau.dk - Aalborg University

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here .

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

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here .

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish) .

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Associate Professor Anders Olsen: Se e-mailadresse på jobbank.dk

Ansøgningsfrist
14-07-2026

Ref. nummer
2026/897

Afdeling
Department of Chemistry and Bioscience