项目介绍

2026年4月23日

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, a position as Postdoc in mesenchymal stem cell biology and preclinical biomaterials evaluation is open for appointment from 1. September 2026, or soon thereafter. The employment will be till 31. August 2028.

At Department of Health Science and Technology we conduct research, teaching, and innovation within engineering, biomedicine, sports science, public health, neuroscience, psychology, and physiotherapy to develop sustainable technological solutions. Our mission is to contribute to increased quality of life for the benefit of the individual human being and society.

We take an active part in implementing the 2030 vision of the Faculty of Medicine: to become leading within digital health and well-known for doctors and engineers finding solutions together. Our mission is to drive positive societal impact through cutting-edge research and innovation with a strong focus on digital health. We are dedicated to addressing four grand challenges that shape our vision for a healthier and more sustainable future.

We offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs within biomedical engineering, medicine, medicine with industrial specialization, sports science, public health, and clinical health and technology. Our graduates contribute to setting the agenda for future needs and solutions for increased public health and implementation of new health knowledge and technologies.

Currently, our department has approximately 230 employees, 70 Ph.D.-students enrolled in the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology, and 1,900 students in our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Our facilities are equipped to support state of the art research and teaching.

You can read more about our department at our web page and at Aalborg University’s research portal.

Job description:

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the EU-funded research project “STRONG-UR, Strategies for Optimised Bioprinting of Next Generation Tissues for Urethral Regeneration and Translation.” https://www.strong-ur.eu/. The successful candidate will have substantial hands-on experience with isolation of mesenchymal stem cells and the biological evaluation of biomaterials in both in vitro and in vivo systems.

Applicants must hold:

• A PhD in biomedicine, cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life science discipline
• Proficiency with isolation and expansion of mesenchymal stem cells
• Documented laboratory work involving primary cells and biomaterials
• Documented experience performing in vivo studies for biomaterials/tissue engineering applications

Experience with at least some of the following methods is considered a significant advantage:

• Stem cell potency assays
• Cellular and molecular methods, including qPCR, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence microscopy

The candidate is expected to demonstrate independence in planning and executing experimental work, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary and international research environment.

Research responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to the following key areas:

• Isolating and characterising human and animal adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) for in vitro and in vivo models, including flow cytometry and immunocytochemical analyses.
• Executing functional assays to evaluate the immunomodulatory and angiogenic properties of cells.
• Planning and conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments to assess the biocompatibility of bioink formulations.
• Performing bioprinting experiments and analysing cell–hydrogel interactions, including morphological assessments using immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.
• Disseminating research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and project reports.
• Participating in project meetings and collaborating with national and international partners.

Teaching and supervision responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to the supervision of MSc and BSc students and support early-career researchers in the laboratory.
• Participate in teaching activities in areas such as cell biology, human physiology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biomedical laboratory methods, or related courses, depending on departmental needs.

The following criteria will apply 

To achieve merit at postdoc level, we expect that the candidate has qualifications corresponding to an acquired Ph.D. degree.

We expect that the candidate:

• has published in peer-reviewed journals as the first author of the publication
• has experience with applying for external funding for projects, equipment, travel costs, etc., possibly as main applicant (PI) or co-applicant (co-PI). This will be an advantage
• is able to conduct teaching, exams, and quality assurance, either independently or under supervision of a senior colleague
• has experience with presentation of science, e.g., at conferences or in other relevant forums
• has experience with sharing knowledge through an open science practice. This will be an advantage
• can work both independently and contribute positively to the teamwork in a research group
• will be able to contribute to teaching within the department’s bachelor and master programs

The following material must be submitted with the application

• A motivated text describing the reasons for applying for the position
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and Ph.D.), pedagogical education, and continuing education (e.g., within research management). On request, you may be asked for an official English translation
• References/recommendations
• A presentation of your research area or interests and a description of your research plans for the position
• A complete list of publications must be attached and a description of the work that you find most relevant
• An overview of your teaching experiences and a description of your most relevant contributions
• An overview of your knowledge dissemination activities and a description of your most relevant contributions

Please submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button below. 

Assessment

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.

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

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s 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 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). 

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.