Postdoctoral Position in Chromatin and Neural Disorders, Denmark for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  22-Sep-2026
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Salary between DKK 484,214.84 – 538,720.20 annually, including pension

Aarhus University’s Department of Biomedicine is offering Postdoctoral Position in Chromatin and Neural Disorders. The research project will use human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)–derived brain cell models and mouse models to investigate gene regulation and disease mechanisms in neural disorders.

To be eligible for this position at Aarhus University, applicants must hold a PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Stem Cell Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field. Candidates should have strong experience in chromatin regulation, histone modification, and working with hiPSCs and hiPSC-derived brain cell models.

Founded in 1928, Aarhus University is one of Denmark’s leading research-intensive universities and ranks among the top universities worldwide. Located in Aarhus, the country’s second-largest city, it offers a vibrant academic environment with strong international collaborations. The university is renowned for its high-quality teaching, groundbreaking research, and state-of-the-art facilities across diverse fields including health, natural sciences, engineering, business, and the humanities.
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Aarhus Universitet Grants

Postdoctoral Position in Chromatin and Neural Disorders, Denmark for Fellowship Established in 1928, Aarhus Universitet (Aarhus University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aarhus (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Central Denmark Region. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aarhus Universitet (AU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aarhus Universitet (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 91 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants worldwide.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The postdoctoral fellowship will be awarded in the field of chromatin regulation and neural disorders under the Department of Biomedicine.

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Hold a PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Stem Cell Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.

    • Strong background in chromatin regulation, histone modification, and epigenetics in the neuronal system.

    • Experience with hiPSCs, hiPSC-derived brain cell models, and molecular biology techniques (gene silencing/overexpression, qPCR, flow cytometry).

    • Experience with mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders.

    • Familiarity with omics technologies and/or bioinformatics is an advantage.

    • Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

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Offered Benefits

  • A two-year, fixed-term, full-time postdoctoral appointment with possible extension.

  • Annual salary between DKK 484,214.84 – 538,720.20 depending on experience, including pension (17.1%).

  • Special researcher tax scheme for international applicants with a lower tax rate.

  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratory, core, and animal facilities.

  • Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and innovative research environment.

  • Career development support, relocation services, and access to Aarhus University’s International Staff Office.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their application online through Aarhus University’s recruitment system. Required documents include a motivated application, CV, diplomas, publication list, teaching portfolio, and up to five selected publications (optional). References and a research plan may also be uploaded. More details can be found in the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s official website.

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