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Research Assistant with Opportunity for Funded PhD Fellowship in Stem Cell and Metabolic Disease Research University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Metabolism

Funding

The initial appointment is a full-time, 12-month Research Assistant position. Following positive evaluation and mutual agreement, the successful candidate may transition into a funded three-year PhD position. The Research Assistant employment follows the Danish state academic staff agreement and includes a monthly pension contribution of 18.07% of salary; salary supplements may be negotiated. Candidates from abroad may be eligible for Denmark’s Special Tax Scheme for Researchers. PhD employment,

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Nov 29, 2026

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Denmark

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University of Copenhagen

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Metabolism
Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Metabolic Syndrome
Medical Science
Genome Editing
Insulin Signaling
Insulin Resistance
Type 2 Diabetes
Cell Culture Techniques
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About this position

The Friesen group at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, within the NNF Center of Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at the University of Copenhagen, is seeking a research assistant with the opportunity to continue into a funded PhD fellowship.

The lab investigates how cells transition from a healthy state to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and how these processes might be reversed. Its research uses human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived in vitro disease models designed to represent in vivo cell states. The group studies the molecular basis of metabolism and insulin signaling across different cell types, improves hPSC-derived models of metabolic disease, and applies them to translational research.

During the initial research assistant period, the successful candidate may contribute to establishing hPSC-derived metabolic disease models, genome editing of hPSC tool and reporter cell lines, optimization of translational screening experiments, and analysis of existing and newly generated omics data. As a founding team member of a new lab, the researcher will help shape the laboratory culture and research direction while developing ownership of projects and contributing to systems that support the group’s growth.

Following a positive evaluation and mutual agreement, the research assistant may transition to a focused three-year PhD project developed around the candidate’s interests and preliminary results from the initial period. The PhD environment includes independent research under supervision, participation in research activities, interdisciplinary development, and dissemination connected to the project.

Funding details

The initial appointment is a full-time, 12-month Research Assistant position. Following positive evaluation and mutual agreement, the successful candidate may transition into a funded three-year PhD position. The Research Assistant employment follows the Danish state academic staff agreement and includes a monthly pension contribution of 18.07% of salary; salary supplements may be negotiated. Candidates from abroad may be eligible for Denmark’s Special Tax Scheme for Researchers. PhD employment,

What's required

Applicants must hold an MSc degree in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, or a similar field. Essential requirements include experience with human cell culture, demonstrated wet-lab experience, interest in fundamental or translational research involving disease mechanisms, hPSC biology, and metabolic disease, ability to work independently and collaboratively, good interpersonal and communication skills in English, intrinsic motivation, responsibility, reliability, and willingness to work in an international and diverse environment. Desirable experience includes hPSC culture, genome editing and related molecular or cell biology techniques, and bioinformatic analysis or aptitude for it. The application must include a cover letter of no more than one page, a CV, relevant certificates or diplomas, and contact information for two references.

How to apply

Submit the application in English through the University of Copenhagen’s “Apply Now” portal. Include a maximum one-page cover letter, CV, relevant certificates or diplomas, and contact information for two references before 29 November 2026 at 24:00 CET.

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