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Postdoc in Peripheral Biomarker Studies of Depression (Translational Psychiatry, Aarhus University) Aarhus University in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Fixed-term full-time postdoc position for 1 year and 4 months. Funding/stipend amount is not stated in the post. The role is research-based and may include teaching assignments.

Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Keywords

Psychology
Biology
Computational Biology
Plasma Physics
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Non-coding Rna
Extracellular Vesicle
Major Depressive Disorder
Bioinformatic

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Postdoc opportunity at Aarhus University, Denmark, in Translational Psychiatry and Peripheral Biomarker Studies of Depression.

The project investigates Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with a focus on sex differences, diagnostic biomarkers, microRNAs (miRNAs), and extracellular vesicles (EVs). The study will profile miRNAs in matched plasma and saliva samples from healthy participants and patients with MDD before and after treatment, using Nanostring nCounter technology. The work is conducted in collaboration with Professors Gitte Moos Knudsen and Vibe G Frøkjær at NRU, Rigshospitalet.

This is a fixed-term full-time postdoc position for 1 year and 4 months, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The role is primarily research-based and may also involve teaching. The successful candidate will work independently, analyze data critically, prepare manuscripts, and publish in high-quality journals.

Eligibility highlights include a PhD and academic background in molecular research with emphasis on non-coding RNAs and EVs. Bioinformatics/computational skills and strong scientific writing are beneficial. Applicants must be fluent in oral and written English and meet Aarhus University’s formal requirements for postdoc appointments.

The application deadline is 16 September 2026. Applications must be submitted through Aarhus University’s recruitment system and should include a motivated application, CV, diploma, applicant template, publication list, and teaching portfolio. Optional materials include up to five relevant publications, a research plan, coauthor statements, and references/recommendations.

Funding details

Fixed-term full-time postdoc position for 1 year and 4 months. Funding/stipend amount is not stated in the post. The role is research-based and may include teaching assignments.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD and have academic qualifications relevant to molecular research focusing on non-coding RNAs and extracellular vesicles. Bioinformatics/computational skills and strong scientific writing skills are beneficial. Applicants should be fluent in oral and written English and meet Aarhus University’s formal requirements for postdoc appointments; incomplete applications will not be assessed.

How to apply

Submit the application through Aarhus University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement on the university website. Include the motivated application, CV, diploma, applicant template, publication list, and teaching portfolio. Optional uploads include up to five key publications, a research plan, coauthor statements, and references/recommendations.

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