Research Assistant in biological psychiatry

Role Summary

• Full-time, fixed-term (11 months) research assistant position
• Start date: 15 February 2026
• Based at Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby
• Department is Denmark's largest health science research department with modern facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Primarily research-based role; may include teaching activities
• Contribute to high-quality international research
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and receive supervision
• Project focuses on the biological background of Functional Diseases, in collaboration with Department of Functional Disorders and Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit
• Main tasks include optimizing, conducting, analyzing, and presenting results from:
  • ELISA-based assays
  • Lipidomic assays
  • Radioimmunoassays
  • HPLC
  • Shotgun metagenomics
• Report to Associate Professors Lise Gormsen and Cecilie Bay-Richter

Requirements

• Academic qualifications at M.Sc. level in molecular medicine, neurobiology, neuroscience, or related field
• Recent hands-on experience with the listed techniques
• Strong expertise in bioinformatic analysis of metagenomic data
• Ability to take initiative, direct own work, and take ownership of research projects

Personal Competences

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Inclusive, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to contribute positively to the work environment
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Terms of Employment

• Appointment requires academic qualifications at master's degree level
• Employment in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne)
• Remuneration as per relevant agreements
• Further information on appointment procedures and job structure available via provided links

Application

Your application must include:

• Motivated application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Diploma

• Template for applicant (other academic positions)

• List of publications (if relevant)

• Teaching portfolio (if relevant)

• References/recommendations (can be uploaded separately)

• Refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants

• Application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system (see job ad on university website)

Contact

• For questions, contact Associate Professor Cecilie Bay-Richter
  • Tel.: (+45) 21228750
  • Email: [email protected]

About Aarhus University

• Academically diverse, research-intensive university
• 38,000 students (FTEs), 8,300 employees
• Annual revenue: EUR 935 million
• Committed to equality, diversity, and an inspiring work environment
• Learn more: www.international.au.dk

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