Database Udvikler til Internationalt Forskningsprojekt

It-Arkitekt / Kontor / Bachelor / python / bioinformatik / github / database

We are looking for a database developer with a flexible starting date (tentatively Jan 1st, 2026) and until December 31st, 2028 (~3 year employement).

Our research
The Gloriam group (www.gloriamgroup.org) develops databases and stand-alone software tools for drug design at G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) – the most common mediators of human signalling and drug responses. The group also heads the GPCR field’s main database, GPCRdb (www.GPCRdb.org) serving >50,000 users/year. The Gloriam group is a very international, dynamic and supportive research environment offering professional and personal development.

Job description
You will develop online data and tool resources serving the global community of researchers and students. Depending on your interest, data curation and analysis, may also be part of the work. You will work as part of a team of highly proficient and collaborative programmers. In your project, you will also engage with users to collect feedback from e.g., medicinal chemists, pharmacologists and structural biologists.

Profile
We are looking for a database developer with a computer science or similar background.

Essential experience and skills:

• A MSc related to bioinformatics, programming, or software/database development
• Excellent programming skills, preferably in Python
• Good communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• A PhD related to bioinformatics, programming, or software/database development
• Experience with software and/or database design
• Experience in dataset analysis and parsing
• Experience in system administration
• Web programming (e.g. HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and web frameworks (e.g. Flask/Django)
• Code versioning with Github
• International work or study experience
• Experience of working with G protein-coupled receptors

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen (www.drug.ku.dk). We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and computational facilities.

Terms of employment
The employment is full-time and fixed-term position until December 31st, 2028. Starting date is after agreement. Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07% to your pension fund.

Questions
For more information about the position, please contact Professor David Gloriam (david97david.gloriamjohn67@cook.dksund.ku.dkhowe-jones.dkmartinez-freeman.dk). For more information on working and living in Denmark: ism.ku.dk, and www.workingconditions.ku.dk

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:

1. Letter of motivation for application (cover letter). Please mention why you are interested in the position and why this could be the right project for you.
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a MSc or PhD certificate.
4. List of publication if any.

Application deadline: 9 November 2025, 23.59 CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Interviews are expected to be held within a month after the application deadline.

University of Copenhagen and Denmark
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the oldest university in Denmark. With 37,000 students and 9,000 employees, it is among the largest universities in Scandinavia and one of the highest ranking in Europe. The University consists of six faculties, which cover Health and Medical Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science, Social Sciences and Theology. Read more at www.sund.ku.dk and www.drug.ku.dk.

Copenhagen is a modern capital with plenty of opportunities in culture, design, architecture, restaurants, and a diverse nightlife. At the same time, the city offers beaches, beautiful parks and green nature areas, and the Copenhageners bike everywhere. The Danish society prioritises a good work-life balance, and the work culture is well adjusted for families with children. Read more at http://ism.ku.dk/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.