Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Fena Ochs at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)
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Research Assistant in the Laboratory of Fena Ochs at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)
We are looking for a highly motivated research assistant for a 1-year position to commence the 19th of February 2026 or after agreement.
The post is available in the research group of Associate Professor Fena Ochs at the Center for Gene Expression (CGEN) at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), University of Copenhagen.
Information on the department can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.
Our research
The Ochs group (https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/ochs-group/ investigates the molecular mechanisms of genome stability maintenance in the 3D chromatin space. We aim to unravel how gene regulation, DNA repair, and cell division are coordinated in space and time, and how disruptions in these processes contribute to pathological conditions such as infertility, neurodevelopmental disorders, and cancer.
Your job
The successful candidate will investigate the molecular role of the cohesin complex in DNA repair. This project will be carried out in close collaboration with Rigshospitalet, to establish a cohort of patients carrying mutations in cohesin, resulting in the neurodevelopmental disorder Cornelia-de-Lange Syndrome.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. biology, biochemistry or biomedicine. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).
Other essential criteria are:
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum Institute, 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 state-of-the facilities.
Scientific environment
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as numerous international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.
You can read more at https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.
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 19th of February 2026 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 33,564 /approx. EUR 4,505 (November 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.7 % to your pension fund.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.
Questions
For further information please contact Fena Ochs by e-mail: fenaochs@sund.ku, or CGEN administrator Camilla Brolin Hjortkjær by e-mail: cbh@sund.ku.dk.
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.
The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.
Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
The post is available in the research group of Associate Professor Fena Ochs at the Center for Gene Expression (CGEN) at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), University of Copenhagen.
Information on the department can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.
Our research
The Ochs group (https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/ochs-group/ investigates the molecular mechanisms of genome stability maintenance in the 3D chromatin space. We aim to unravel how gene regulation, DNA repair, and cell division are coordinated in space and time, and how disruptions in these processes contribute to pathological conditions such as infertility, neurodevelopmental disorders, and cancer.
Your job
The successful candidate will investigate the molecular role of the cohesin complex in DNA repair. This project will be carried out in close collaboration with Rigshospitalet, to establish a cohort of patients carrying mutations in cohesin, resulting in the neurodevelopmental disorder Cornelia-de-Lange Syndrome.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills:
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. biology, biochemistry or biomedicine. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).
Other essential criteria are:
- A qualification corresponding to a master’s degree and practical work experience in a field related to the subject of research, e.g. biology, biochemistry, or biomedicine.
- Extensive experience in mammalian tissue culture, including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and stem cell work.
- Advanced experience in QIBC sample preparation, imaging, and data analysis.
- A high degree of motivation, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.
- Excellent time-management, self-organisation and teamwork skills.
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum Institute, 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 state-of-the facilities.
Scientific environment
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as numerous international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.
You can read more at https://icmm.ku.dk/english/.
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 19th of February 2026 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 33,564 /approx. EUR 4,505 (November 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.7 % to your pension fund.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.
Questions
For further information please contact Fena Ochs by e-mail: fenaochs@sund.ku, or CGEN administrator Camilla Brolin Hjortkjær by e-mail: cbh@sund.ku.dk.
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- A certified/signed copy of your Master of Science certificate.
- List of publications (if relevant).
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.
The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.
Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.