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Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow in Host-Directed Antimicrobial Research University of Copenhagen in Denmark

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Postdoc

Field of study

Immunology

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One-year fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral appointment at the University of Copenhagen. Salary and terms follow the Danish state academic staff agreement; no stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 24, 2026

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Denmark

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University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Immunology
Microbiology
Biology
Innate Immunity
Antibiotic Resistance
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Transcriptomic

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Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow in Host-Directed Antimicrobial Research at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

This one-year, full-time postdoctoral position focuses on host-directed antimicrobial strategies, innate immunity, immunology, microbiology, and transcriptomics. The project investigates whether a novel synthetic compound can stimulate innate immune and host defence pathways in Caenorhabditis elegans and improve protection against MRSA infection. The successful candidate will lead experimental work in C. elegans and contribute to an interdisciplinary research environment with collaborators in immunity, microbiology, and bioinformatics.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in immunology, infection biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or a related field; hands-on experience with C. elegans; knowledge of innate immunity and host defence pathways; independent research ability; and strong English communication skills. Desirable experience includes bacterial culture, omics/RNA-seq analysis, qPCR, gene expression analysis, RNAi, antimicrobial compounds, antimicrobial resistance, funding applications, and a strong publication record.

Funding and terms: fixed-term postdoc appointment for one year. Salary and employment conditions follow the Danish academic state agreement; no specific stipend amount is listed.

How to apply: submit the application in English through the APPLY NOW portal. Include a CV, diplomas, research plan, publication list, three relevant reprints, and contact details for 2–3 references. Deadline: 24 November 2026, 23:59 CET.

Funding details

One-year fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral appointment at the University of Copenhagen. Salary and terms follow the Danish state academic staff agreement; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

A PhD in immunology, infection biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, or a related discipline is required. Applicants should have hands-on experience with Caenorhabditis elegans maintenance and experimental use, preferably as an infection model, knowledge of innate immunity and host defence pathways, demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, and excellent written and oral English communication skills. Desirable experience includes bacterial culture and experimental microbiology, omics data analysis such as RNA-seq, qPCR and gene expression analysis, RNA interference and gene-silencing approaches, knowledge of antimicrobial compounds and antimicrobial resistance, experience with external funding applications, and a strong publication record relative to career stage.

How to apply

Apply electronically via the APPLY NOW link. Submit the application in English together with a CV, diplomas for Master and PhD or equivalent, a research plan, complete publication list, three relevant reprints, and contact details for 2–3 references.

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