National Center of Excellence looking for Post-Doctoral Fellow in immunology, laboratory and translational medicine, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The National Center of Excellence for Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (PREDICT), based at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University in Copenhagen, is looking to recruit a talented researcher for a full-time 3-year postdoctoral position (37 hours per week) in laboratory and translational medicine to join our international and interdisciplinary center of dedicated researchers. Start of employment: June 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

We offer an exciting postdoc position in a dynamic, informal, high-performing environment with dedicated, friendly colleagues.
We aim to recruit an excellent postdoctoral fellow to join our multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of immunology, molecular biomedicine, and data-driven biobanking research.

Your work tasks
The successful candidate will work closely with our international network of collaborators while contributing to the design, coordination, and execution of high-impact translational research projects and to our efforts to elucidate molecular pathways underlying pre-diagnostic and early disease stages in chronic and inflammatory conditions. The successful candidate will also coordinate research activities with the Danish National Biobank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as coordinator in international consortium collaboration of activities between PREDICT and partner institutions.
• Oversee and manage access to biobanked biological samples, including developing ethical protocols, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with the Danish National Biobank.
• Design, implement, and optimise experimental assays for large-scale immunological and proteomic studies (e.g., Olink, MSD, etc).
• Lead data analysis and integration of omics datasets, contributing to scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Provide scientific and technical supervision to students and technical staff.
• Facilitate collaborations and ensure alignment between experimental and computational research teams.

Your competencies

The ideal candidate has:

• A PhD in translational and laboratory medicine within the field of IBD.
• Proven expertise in omics data analysis, including proteomics and metabolomics data (R/RStudio, multivariate and regression analyses, feature selection, and ordination methods).
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory methodologies, including immunoassay technologies (ELISA, MSD, Olink), flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics.
• Experience with biobank coordination, including ethical approvals and project management.
• A track record of high-quality publications and international collaborations, including drafting scientific agreements.
• Ability to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Previous familiarity with immunology, inflammatory bowel disease, and early colorectal cancer is advantageous.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level

Who we are
PREDICT is at the forefront of international research to unravel the causes and prognosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which are chronic and disabling conditions affecting millions worldwide. The Centre comprises clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, and data scientists working with national and international collaborators to advance precision medicine research and generate real-world impact in IBD. We possess state-of-the-art facilities, providing a well-funded research environment equipped with the latest technologies, unique data, and a leading network of collaborators. Read more about PREDICT: https://www.predictibd.dk/ 

About the Department of Clinical Medicine:
The Department of Clinical Medicine provides research-based teaching across all disciplines of the medical degree programme and conducts research within the clinical specialties.  
Read more about the Department of Clinical Medicine here. 

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. 

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) 
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications. 
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this. 
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. 
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Director Tine Jess, jess@dcm.aau.dk

Further information 
www.predictibd.dk
Bluesky: @predictibd.bsky.social‬ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-molecular-prediction-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-predict

Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).