Postdoctoral Position in Exercise-induced Metabolites and Their Role in Metabolic Health

The Molecular Metabolism and Metabolomics group Department of Bicohemistry and Molecular Biology University of Southern Denmark invites applications from talented candidates interested in exercise physiology functional metabolomics and small-molecule signaling to join our team as a postdoctoral researcher. The position is for 2.5 years available from January 1^st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful applicant will join a vibrant research environment led by Prof. Nils J. Færgeman. The group currently consist of academic staff scientists postdoctoral fellows PhD students and bachelor and master students. Our research focuses on understanding metabolic regulation and signaling at both molecular and systemic levels aiming at unraveling how metabolism of nutrients and metabolites is controlled.

This project aims to uncover how specific exercise-induced metabolites regulates systemic metabolism and their role in improving metabolic health in obesity and type 2 diabetes. The successful candidate will utilize LC/MS-based functional metabolomics proteomics cell-based functional studies and advanced receptor screening and ligand-binding assays.

We Offer:

• 2.5-year postdoc position within a stimulating supportive and dynamic research environment.
• Opportunity for career development and expanding your scientific skill sets within project management teaching mentoring research dissemination networking manuscript drafting etc.
• Engagement in cutting-edge research in an emerging area of metabolism with high potential for discovery and future applications.
• Application of advanced methodologies within metabolomics and phosphoproteomics/proteomics as well as advanced GCPR receptor ligand screening and second messenger assays.
• Involvement in translational research based on an advanced human intervention study utilizing both in vivo animal models and in vitro cell-based systems.
• Opportunities for research exchanges to international and national collaborating institutions.
• Access to state-of-the art equipment advanced workflows and robust infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning executing and managing wet-lab experiments and data analyses including advanced biocomputational workflows.
• Supporting other projects within the group and mentoring students.
• The possibility to contribute to teaching and dissemination activities within the department.
• Manuscript writing and publishing high-impact papers.
• Presenting research findings at international conferences.
• Contribute to fostering a positive and motivating group environment as an active team member.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Molecular Biology Biomedicine Human Physiology Computational Systems Biology or similar fields.
• Proven expertise in LC/MS based metabolomics and/or bioinformatic analyses of complex omics datasets.
• Prior experience in metabolic research involving humans and/or experimental animals and/or cell-based models.
• Knowledge of exercise physiology and metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes is advantageous.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Contact information:

For further information please contact Prof. Nils J. Færgeman.