Postdoc Position in Rational Development of Anti-Biofilm Drugs at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology
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We are offering a postdoc position in rational development of anti-biofilm drugs to commence on 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Department of Immunology and Microbiology at University of Copenhagen is a unique interdisciplinary research flagship exploring the biology of pathogenic microbes and our immune system, with the aim of improving population health.
Project description
Bacterial biofilms cause problematic infections due to their high tolerance towards antibiotics and our immune system. The signaling molecule c-di-GMP controls bacterial biofilm formation. Bacteria with high levels of c-di-GMP form biofilm, whereas bacteria with low levels of c-di-GMP adopts a planktonic mode of growth. The content of c-di-GMP in the bacteria is determined by the activities of diguanylate cyclases (DGCs) that synthesize the molecule and phosphodiesterases (PDEs) that degrade it. The aim of the project is to develop small molecules that bind to and activate PDEs, resulting in biofilm inhibition and biofilm dispersal.
Principal investigator isProfessor Tim Tolker-Nielsen, Costerton Biofilm Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, E-mail:
Project Start: 1st January 2026
Duration: 3 years
Job description
Your key tasks as postdoc are to:
Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have a PhD degree, or similar qualifications related to the subject area of the project. Experience in molecular microbiology and the development of anti-biofilm compounds is required. We reserve the right not to consider applications that do not live up to these requirements.
Other important criteria are:
Place of employment
The place of employment is the Costerton Biofilm Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is full time and fixed term for 3 years.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information contact Professor Tim Tolker-Nielsen,
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position (max. two pages)
3. Publication list
4. Teaching experience
Application deadline: 12 November, 2025, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.
The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.
Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 35.
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7500 students, 1500 PhD students and 3200 employees. The Faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
SØG STILLINGEN
Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.
Kontakt
Tim Tolker-Nielsen
E-mail:
Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 12-11-2025
Ansættelsesdato: 01-01-2026
Arbejdstid: Fuldtid
Afdeling/Sted: Department of Immunology and Microbiology
You can read about the recruitment process at
Kilde:
The Department of Immunology and Microbiology at University of Copenhagen is a unique interdisciplinary research flagship exploring the biology of pathogenic microbes and our immune system, with the aim of improving population health.
Project description
Bacterial biofilms cause problematic infections due to their high tolerance towards antibiotics and our immune system. The signaling molecule c-di-GMP controls bacterial biofilm formation. Bacteria with high levels of c-di-GMP form biofilm, whereas bacteria with low levels of c-di-GMP adopts a planktonic mode of growth. The content of c-di-GMP in the bacteria is determined by the activities of diguanylate cyclases (DGCs) that synthesize the molecule and phosphodiesterases (PDEs) that degrade it. The aim of the project is to develop small molecules that bind to and activate PDEs, resulting in biofilm inhibition and biofilm dispersal.
Principal investigator isProfessor Tim Tolker-Nielsen, Costerton Biofilm Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, E-mail:
Project Start: 1st January 2026
Duration: 3 years
Job description
Your key tasks as postdoc are to:
- Carry out a research project under mentorship of the group leader
- Participate actively in the research environment locally and beyond
- Present and discuss your research at group/center/departmental meetings
- Write scientific papers describing your research findings
- Participate in day-to-day supervision of students
- Teach and disseminate your knowledge
Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have a PhD degree, or similar qualifications related to the subject area of the project. Experience in molecular microbiology and the development of anti-biofilm compounds is required. We reserve the right not to consider applications that do not live up to these requirements.
Other important criteria are:
- Good publication record
- Curious mind-set with a strong interest in biofilm research and molecular microbiology
- A wish to work as part of a team
- English language skills
Place of employment
The place of employment is the Costerton Biofilm Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is full time and fixed term for 3 years.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information contact Professor Tim Tolker-Nielsen,
Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position (max. two pages)
3. Publication list
4. Teaching experience
Application deadline: 12 November, 2025, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.
The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.
Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 35.
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7500 students, 1500 PhD students and 3200 employees. The Faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
SØG STILLINGEN
Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.
Kontakt
Tim Tolker-Nielsen
E-mail:
Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 12-11-2025
Ansættelsesdato: 01-01-2026
Arbejdstid: Fuldtid
Afdeling/Sted: Department of Immunology and Microbiology
You can read about the recruitment process at
Kilde:
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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 30.10.2025, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.
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- Onsdag den 12. november 2025
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