Postdoc in Neuronal Calcium Signaling

Would you like to contribute to increasing our understanding of neuronal calcium signaling in disease Do you want to work with human induced pluripotent stem cells And do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration If yes we look forward to reading your application to our Postdoc position.

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science Department of Chemistry and Bioscience a position as Postdoc in neuronal calcium signaling is open for appointment from 1st February 2026 or soon hereafter. The position is for 2 years and 8 months.

Your work tasks
Human calmodulin mutations cause cardiac arrhythmia but have recently also been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. While we have established a good foundation to understand the molecular mechanisms in cardiac arrhythmia we do not know the neuronal pathways. Thus we wish to study the molecular mechanistic impact of calmodulin mutations in neurons.

As our model system we will establish cultured neurons derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells. The cells carrying mutations of interest will either be derived from patients where we have access to some lines or they will be generated with CRISPR. Using the differentiated cells we explore how pathogenic calmodulin mutations impact cellular differentiation development and signaling.

The project is a collaboration between prof. Michael Toft Overgaard and assist. Prof Helene Halkjær Jensen at Aalborg University and prof. Kristine Freude at University of Copenhagen. The position is anchored at Aalborg University. The experimental work will initially primarily be carried out at University of Copenhagen and then transition to collaboration with the candidate we will decide how this will be structured practically.

You will be part of our calcium/calmodulin research team which spans researchers working with genetics protein structure biophysics cell biology and C. elegans nematode addition to working across Aalborg University and University of Copenhagen there are possibilities for shorter stays abroad. There is a potential to integrate student projects.

Your competencies
We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate with a relevant background in e.g. cell biology pharmacology neuroscience calcium signaling or electrophysiology. It is considered an advantage to have experience with induced pluripotent stem cells and/or CRISPR gene editing.
You are motivated and thrive in a dynamic environment. You are self-driven independent and are well-structured in your work. You have a strong sense of responsibility and a good sense of social relations and communication. We work as a team in a very collaborative environment and we put emphasis that our team members understand the importance of driving the team and the laboratory facilities as a shared effort.

You have a solid publication record and excellent oral and written English language skills.

Qualification requirements
Appointmentaspostdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are
At the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (BIO) our high-level research spans from basic to applied within both natural sciences and engineering. With approx. 150 employees 75 PhD students and 775 bachelor and masters students at our campuses in Aalborg (main campus) and Esbjerg we are a vital research and educational institution when it comes to creating new basic knowledge as well as contributing to solving the worlds challenges within biology chemistry biotechnology bioengineering environmental science and chemical engineering.

We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals communities and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness curiosity transparency and involvement. Come join us!

Read more about the department here; Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience - - Aalborg University

How to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of ten publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) you must submit a co-author statement see template for co-author statement
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this.
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.