We are looking for a highly motivated and independent staff scientistto support our efforts in understanding how DNA-protein crosslinks are tolerated by cells and cleared from the genome to commence the 3rd of July 2026.
Our research The Duxin lab currently consists of a diverse group of 12 researchers including research assistants, PhD fellows and postdocs, who investigate the intricate molecular mechanisms involved in repairing DNA-protein crosslinks and bypassing of DNA lesions during the process of DNA replication.
In the lab, we take advantage of an interdisciplinary approach with active international and local collaborations to combine biochemical work in Xenopus egg extracts, mass spectrometry, CRISPR/Cas9 screening technologies in human cells, and structural work (Cryo-EM) to delineate molecular mechanisms underlying DNA repair and replication mechanisms.
Your job You will join a multi-disciplinary research team working on understanding the details of protein recruitment, modification and regulation underlying the processes of repairing and/or bypassing DNA lesions during DNA replication.
Your main tasks will be to support the team with mass spectrometric methodologies incl. technical experiment design, hands-on sample preparation, computational processing of raw data and all aspects of data analysis and visualization.
You will be expected to contribute to and support the ongoing research projects in the group on an ad hoc basis when needed; disseminate your expertise to new lab members and support the lab management.
Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills
- You have documented hands-on experience with mass spectrometry and mass spectrometry technology development
- You have documented experience with mass spectrometry data processing, management and analysis
- You have an active interest in and knowledge of processes of genomic maintenance and DNA replication
- You have proven ability to envision, plan and execute a research project
- Good English skills, written and spoken
Desirable experience and skills
- You have a PhD in Life sciences or related
- Experience with and knowledge of the Xenopus egg extract model system
- Certified license to work with research animals
- Technology-driven
- Social and collaborative
- Efficient and organized
- Independent and flexible
Place of employment The place of employment is at the Duxin group, BRIC, Ole Maaløes vej 5, 2200 Copenhagen N, Faculty of Health, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to various core facilities.
Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 1 year. The starting date is the 3rd of 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 monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund.
Questions For further information regarding the position, please contact Julien Duxin;
[xxxxx]Application Your application should be in English and include:
- Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
- Curriculum Vitae
- A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education
Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply for position” below. Only online applications will be accepted.
Application deadline: 14/05 2026, 23.59 CETWe reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
Interviews are expected to be held in week 21.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.Kilde:
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