Research Assistant in Frödin Group, BRIC, UCPH
We are looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant who will be part of a research project that uses our CRISPR-Select knockin technology (Niu et al 2022 Nature Genetics, PMID: 36471068) to determine, which mutations in the Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR) that causes familial hypercholesterolemia.
Our group and research
We use functional genetics to unravel the genes, mutations and mechanisms that cause human disease. Our research takes outset in the myriad of genes found mutated by patient genome sequencing. We develop genetic cell and mouse models harboring the patient mutations in order to test the genes and/or mutations as bona fide novel disease genes/mutations.
Your Profile
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant with the following competencies and experience:
Master’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or related sciences.
Prior experience and expertise in genomic knockin engineering using CRISPR-Cas9 is required as well as FACS.
Experience in basic cellular and molecular biology is required.
Excellent English skills, written and spoken.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen (www.bric.ku.dk). We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of salary and employment
The employment as research assistant is a full-time position.
The expected employment period is from 15 May 2026, (or after agreement) until 31 July 2026.
Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
Questions
For further information regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Morten Frödin