Research Assistant in Frödin Group, BRIC,
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This Research Assistant position in the Frödin Group at BRIC, University of Copenhagen, requires a strong background in molecular biology and genetics, particularly focusing on CRISPR-Cas9 based genomic knockin editing in human pluripotent stem cells. The candidate must have a master's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or a closely related field, demonstrating advanced education rigor. Essential technical competencies include expertise in organoid and stem cell culturing techniques, gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9, and fundamental cellular and molecular biology methods. The role involves working on gene targets related to eye development and diseases, differentiating edited cells into primordial eye structures in vitro, and assessing gene editing outcomes, indicating experience with functional genetics and disease modeling. Strong written and spoken English communication skills are required to operate effectively in the international and dynamic research environment at BRIC. The position offers full-time employment with a defined contract period and benefits aligned with Danish collective agreements. Overall, this role demands hands-on experience with advanced genetic engineering tools, stem cell culture, and molecular biology assays, combined with the ability to contribute to translational research on human disease mechanisms.
About the role
Role Summary
- Participate in a research project focused on CRISPR-based knockin editing of human pluripotent stem cells
- Target genes related to eye development and eye diseases
- Differentiate edited cell cultures into primordial eye structures in vitro
- Assess outcomes of gene editing
About the Group
- Use functional genetics to identify genes, mutations, and mechanisms causing human disease
- Research based on genes found mutated by patient genome sequencing
- Develop genetic cell and mouse models with patient mutations to test novel disease genes
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or related sciences
- Prior experience and expertise in organoid/stem cell culturing and genomic knockin engineering using CRISPR-Cas9
- Experience in basic cellular and molecular biology
- Excellent English skills, written and spoken
Place of Employment
- BRIC, University of Copenhagen (www.bric.ku.dk)
- Creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic, international research environment
Terms of Salary and Employment
- Full-time position
- Employment period: 6 January 2026 (or after agreement) until 18 July 2026
- Employment according to the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations)
- Employer pays an additional 18.07% to your pension fund
- Salary supplement negotiation possible
How to Apply
- Application must be in English and include:
- Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education
- Two references that could be contacted
- Submit application online by clicking “Apply Now” (only online applications accepted)
- Application deadline: 31 December 2025, 23.59 CET
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
Questions
- For further information, contact Associate Professor Morten Frödin: [email protected]
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