Postdoc in Stem Cell Biology and Metabolism

About the role

The Friesen group at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, NNF Center of Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), University of Copenhagen, is looking for a motivated researcher with experience in stem cell biology and metabolism. The newly established Friesen lab aims to understand, treat and prevent metabolic disease, exploring how cells move from a healthy state to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes and how to reverse it. The position starts on 15 January 2027 (or later by agreement).

Key responsibilities

• Design experimental strategies and carry out wet-lab biology experiments.
• Analyse data and write and present scientific work.
• Contribute to grant applications and supervise MSc or PhD students.
• Lead a research project to completion and help shape the lab's culture and research direction.
• Implement hPSC-derived disease models for translational research.

Required profile

• PhD in life sciences or a similar relevant field.
• Background in metabolism or metabolic disease.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with good English communication skills.
• Desirable: first-author publication in a relevant field.

Required skills

• Experience with hPSCs and tissue culture.
• Desirable: genome editing, omics methods and bioinformatic analysis.

What we offer

• Full-time position (37 hours per week) for 2 years, covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
• Monthly pension fund contribution of 18.07% of salary; salary supplement negotiable.
• Candidates from abroad may qualify for reduced tax under the Special Tax Scheme for Researchers.

Applications (cover letter, CV, diplomas and three references) are submitted online in English by 19 November 2026; interviews are expected in week 50.