Postdoc in immunometabolism and diabetic complications

Department of Clinical Medicine - Medical Research Laboratory - Faculty: Health

Deadline 6 Jan 23:59 CET

Expected start 1 Mar

Department of Clinical Medicine - Medical Research Laboratory Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165 8200 Aarhus N

Fixed term full-time position 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 ID: 16971

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University, in collaboration with the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus (SDCA), invites applicants for one position as post doc for a full-time position for 2 years with start March 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 specialties and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. At the department we are approximately 425 academic employees and the same number of PhD students cooperating across disciplines.

SDCA is a center that brings together researchers and clinicians in an aim to better integrate work on multiple aspects of diabetes treatment, research, and education.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to explore mechanisms within immunometabolism and development of diabetic complications primarily related to fibrosis. The project will include elucidating the role and regulation of Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) in different fibrotic conditions and identifying potential inhibitors. Findings from the cellular level are translated into clinical relevance via analysis of human tissue biopsies from individuals at risk of fibrosis.

As a Postdoc in our lab, you will be part of a well-established and collaborative research environment at Department of Clinical Medicine and Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus. Our lab is physically located at Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus (SDCA), Aarhus University Hospital. Your position is primarily research-based but may also involve supervision and teaching assignments.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publications.

You will report to associate professor Mette Bjerre.

You have academic qualifications at PhD level within the field of immunology and/or diabetes.

• Extensive laboratory experience within enzyme activity and protein analysis will be an advantage.
• Experience in handling and analyzing tissue biopsies and blood samples will be an advantage.
• Experience in data-analysis and statistics.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• As a person you are dedicated, enthusiastic, team-oriented and have a collaborative attitude.

If you have any specific questions about the position, contact Mette Bjerre at

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• The yearly base salary for a full-time postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on years of working experience after achieving MSc degree. The base salary includes a position-related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplements for special qualifications can be negotiated.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.

Your application must include the following:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Diploma
• Template for applicant - postdoc
• A list of publications
• A teaching portfolio.
• 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)

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.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners.

Mette Bjerre Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine - Medical Research Laboratory

Deadline: Monday 6 Jan 2025 at 23:59 CET