Assistant Professor – ERLER Group – BRIC The Erler lab at BRIC is seeking a highly motivated and innovative researcher at the Assistant Professor level for a 1-year position commencing on 1 January 2026.
Research Focus We focus on understanding how cancer spreads through the body – metastasis – which is responsible for most cancer patient deaths.
Our interdisciplinary approach addresses clinically relevant questions with a strong focus on teamwork, diversity, and inclusion.
Your Job The assistant professor should be highly skilled at cloning and cell biology, with a strong track record in researching the extracellular matrix in cancer and experience in RNA biology.
Responsibilities
Research, including publication and academic dissemination duties
Research-based teaching, including mentoring and supervision of PhD students and others, as well as teaching master’s and undergraduate courses
Sharing knowledge with society
Participation in a formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors
Contribute to common activities at BRIC and at Faculty level
Profile Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen: research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership.
For information about each criterion, visit Experience and Skills
PhD in molecular biology or biochemistry
Prior experience in ECM regulation of metastasis
Prior experience in RNA biology
Place of Employment Biotech Research and Innovation Centre, University of Copenhagen – of Employment
Average weekly working hours: 37 hours
Fixed-term position limited to 1 year, starting 1 January 2026
Monthly salary starts at 40,700 DKK (approx. 5,500 EUR, April 2025 level).
A supplement may be negotiated based on qualifications.
Pension contribution: employer pays an additional 18.07% to your pension fund
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years
Application Procedure
Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV including education, work/research experience, language skills and other relevant skills
A certified signed copy of your PhD certificate and Master of Science certificate
List of publicationsTeaching portfolio (if applicable)
Deadline for Applications 17 November 2025, 23:59 CET. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Contact Professor Janine Erler –
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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