Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team developing next-generation genetic tools for therapies targeting neurological diseases?

Then join the Precision Medicine Technologies Lab at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), for a fully funded 4-year postdoc position In our team, you will design synthetic promoter libraries and screen them in human iPSC-derived neural cell types. Moreover, you will use molecular and cell biology techniques, such as FACS and barcode sequencing, to evaluate and optimize identified regulatory sequences. Your work will help create highly precise genetic medicines for neurological diseases, such as developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.

Responsibilities and qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated postdoc with a strong background in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, stem cell biology, or a related field. You will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Lisa Riedmayr on the development of a pipeline for creating synthetic promoters that enable precise targeting of neural cell types.

You will work with a wide range of methods, including molecular cloning, lentivirus production, human iPSC culture and differentiation, high-throughput screening, FACS, next-generation sequencing, and computational tasks such as library design and sequencing data analysis.

The main tasks include:

• Design and generation of pooled promoter libraries
• Culture and differentiation of human iPSCs into neural cell types
• Performing and analysing high throughput screens
• Evaluation of promoter activity using FACS, NGS and barcode sequencing
• Optimization of regulatory sequences
• Contributions to B.Sc./M.Sc. student supervision

Essential qualifications:

• Hold a PhD degree in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, stem cell biology, or a related field
• Be ambitious, curious, and highly motivated
• Have the persistence to work on challenging tasks and succeed in a competitive research field
• Have the ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Broad background knowledge in genetic tool development, e.g. construction and cloning of pooled libraries and high-throughput screens
• Hands-on experience with human iPSC culture and differentiation into neural cells
• Practical experience with cloning techniques and flow cytometry or FACS
• Basic bioinformatic skills

Additional desirable, but not essential qualifications:

• Experience in promoter design, cis-regulatory elements, enhancer biology, or transcriptional regulation
• Experience with CRISPR-Cas technologies or other genome engineering approaches

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 4 years.

Starting date is September 1st 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Assistant Professor Lisa Maria Riedmayr ( lmari@dtu.dk).

You can read more about the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at http://bioengineering.dtu.dk and about the Precision Medicine Technologies lab at https://www.bioengineering.dtu.dk/research/research-sections/section-for-medical-biotechnology/diseasesystemsimmunology/precision-medicine-technologies

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark

Application procedure

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 29 June 2026 (23:59 Danish time)

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) is an international leader in the areas of biotechnology and biomedicine. Our engineering approach to all aspects of biotechnology and biomedicine positions us as a valuable player with unique competences in a growing bio-based economy and with health systems transforming towards personalized medicine. We have a clear focus on the needs in the life science- and biotech industries and point towards innovation, new businesses, and scientific services for the benefit of society. The department has extensive collaborations with national and international research units and industry. DTU Bioengineering has approx. 400 employees, of which 2/3 are scientific staff. The department is located at DTU Lyngby Campus.

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DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.