Postdoc in Chemical Immunology – DTU Health Tech in Technical University of Denmark

Summary

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is offering a fully funded, 3-year Postdoc position in Chemical Immunology within the DTU Health Tech Section for Experimental and Translation Immunology. Located in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, the position starts in March 2027. The selected candidate will research the chemical synthesis, formulation, in vivo delivery, and immunoregulatory actions of novel compounds in mouse models for cancer and inflammation. Applicants must hold a PhD by March 2027 and possess a FELASA B certification (or equivalent) for animal work in Europe, alongside extensive experience in immunology and synthetic chemistry. The application deadline is October 15, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	DTU Health Tech – Section for Experimental and Translation Immunology
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Chemical Immunology
Research Area	Experimental and Translation Immunology
Degree Required	PhD degree by March 2027
Experience	Extensive experience with mouse immunology, synthetic chemistry, Western blotting, drug formulation, and multi-parametric flow cytometry.
Funding	Fully funded 3-year postdoc position
Contract Duration	3 years
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-15
Required Documents	Cover letter (max 1 page), 1-page summary outlining experience with Immunology and required qualifications, CV (max 1 page excluding publications), List of publications, FELASA B or equivalent certificate, Contacts of two referees, PhD and MSc diplomas in English
Employer Address	DTU Health Tech, Ørsteds Plads, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, Denmark
Employer Contact	Vasileios Bekiaris, [email protected]

About the Project

The project focuses on investigating the chemical synthesis, formulation, in vivo delivery, and immunoregulatory mechanisms of novel in-house produced compounds. These compounds will be optimized and delivered into mouse models to test their effectiveness in modulating inflammation and cancer immunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and perform experiments, and critically analyse data
• Work largely independently and coordinate the project among collaborators
• Demonstrate techniques to students and new members of the lab
• Present frequently in lab and section meetings
• Attend frequent meetings with the group leader
• Participate in larger experiments not directly associated with the main project
• Contribute to basic lab maintenance

Required Skills

• FELASA B certification or equivalent licensing work with mice in Europe
• Extensive experience with mouse immunology, including inflammation and tumour models
• Extensive experience with synthetic chemistry and drug formulation
• Extensive experience with Western blotting and multi-parametric flow cytometry
• Experience isolating and culturing mouse cells from various organs
• Basic biochemistry skills including protein identification, IC50 binding assays, and fluorescence techniques (TRF, FRET, HTRF)

Who Should Apply

Qualified researchers holding or completing a PhD by March 2027 with mandatory FELASA B certification for mouse research in Europe should apply. Candidates must possess strong, demonstrable experience in mouse immunology, synthetic chemistry, Western blotting, multi-parametric flow cytometry, and drug formulation.

Benefits

• Fully funded 3-year position
• Rewarding and challenging job in an international research environment
• Access to complete departmental infrastructure and collaborative teams

About the Employer

DTU Health Tech is a department at the Technical University of Denmark focusing on diagnostic imaging, digital health, personalized therapy, precision diagnostics, and sensory/neural technology. The department comprises around 210 scientific staff, 140 PhD students, and 100 support staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is October 15, 2026, at 23:59 Danish time.

Is the FELASA B certification mandatory?

Yes. Applicants without a FELASA B certification or equivalent licensing work with mice in Europe will be rejected immediately without review.

When does the position start?

The position starts in March 2027.

What is the duration of the contract?

The contract duration is 3 years.

Who should I contact for further information?

Further information can be obtained from Vasileios Bekiaris at [email protected].