Postdoc of stem cell derived cardiomyocytes and assay development

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 2 year position to commence 1 June 2026 or after agreement.

The project focuses on developing assays to increase the understanding of disease mechanisms underlying inherited cardiac arrhythmias. Genetic variants are introduced into Human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) using CRISPR-cas9. The hiPSC are differentiated into atrial and ventricular lines and used to construct 3D bio-printed Engineered Heart Tissues (EHTs) on Multielectrode Arrays (MEAs).

The aim of this project is to

• Develop 3D-printed scaffolds capable of anchoring bioprinted EHTs within MEA chips.
• Generate an hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CM) carrying the Fam ST dep genetic variant (ST-hiPSC), differentiate them into cardiomyocytes (ST-hiPSC-CM) and perform basic characterization.
• Characterize ST-hiPSC-CMs using 3D bioprinted organoids on MEAs and test the effect of pharmaceutical treatment.

Candidate must have experience with:

• Stem cell technology
• Transcriptomic and proteomic assays

It is considered an advantage if the candidate has experience with:

• Bioinformatics analysis
• Imaging and image analysis
• Microphysiological systems

The postdoc’s duties will include research. The post may also include performance of other duties.

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 2 years. The start date is 1 June 2026 or after agreement.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

Questions
For further information please contact associate professor Kirstine Callø, kirstinec@sund.ku.dk or +45 35326253.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your 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. Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate.
4. Research plan – description of current and future research plans
5. List of publications
6. Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Deadline for applications: Thursday 5 March 2026, 23.59pm CET

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

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.

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. 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 http://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.

Interviews are expected to be held in weeks 13 and 14, 2026

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