Lab technician position at Aarhus University

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A lab technician position is available from May 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the laboratory of Group Leader Taro Kitazawa at DANDRITE and the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University.
The initial contract is one year with the possibility of an extension.

Taro Kitazawa's research focus is on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional mechanisms of memory engram cells using rodents as model organisms.

The lab is in the buildings of Dept. Molecular Biology and Genetics in the University City. It is part of a dynamic and well-established research environment with many colleagues.


Job description


Your job responsibilities will both be research supporting and routine tasks. Examples are:

  • Mouse biopsy and genotyping
  • Experiments (e.g. DNA work, histology, mouse work, virus production)
  • Preparation of experimental protocols
  • Training of new people on lab practices
  • Maintenance of lab safety
  • Ordering and invoice management and shipment of materials
  • Organizing lab supplies
  • Preparing buffers and cell media for common use
  • Autoclaving of bottles/flasks and garbage, waste treatment
Your profile

You are a trained laboratory technician or something equivalent. We expect you to have good skills in oral and written English and Danish. It is an advantage for you if you have prior experience with procedures at Aarhus University.

It is important that you are independent and responsible and have good collaboration skills. You will be working with people of many different nationalities and at different stages of training so good communication skills and being service-minded is essential.


We offer
  • A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, and access to core facilities.
  • A research environment where you can acquire state-of-the-art technologies/research ideas, and experience of launching a new laboratory from scratch.
  • An exciting interdisciplinary environment with international collaborators
  • A research climate encouraging lively, open, and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
  • A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balance
Applicants must send following items in English
  • Short application
  • CV
  • Recommendation letters from at least two references.
Deadline for application

Application deadline is 14th April 2025.

Place of work

Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C.

Questions about the position

Contact information: Taro Kitazawa, Group Leader and Associate Professor in the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE), Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University.

Email:

Lab Home Page: and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

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.

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

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