Laboratory assistant in the Blackford Group, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)

The research group of Andrew Blackford is looking for a motivated laboratory assistant. The position is available from October 1st, 2026, or soon thereafter.

About us

The aim of the Blackford Group’s research is to gain a greater understanding of the signalling mechanisms cells use to coordinate DNA double-strand break recognition and repair with cell cycle checkpoint activation and apoptosis. The lab uses cutting-edge bioinformatics, proteomics, microscopy and CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing techniques to answer specific questions related to DNA damage signalling. In doing so, we hope to provide novel insights into carcinogenesis and how it is held at bay by the cell’s DNA damage response system. We also aim to translate our research to develop novel potential cancer treatments.

Your tasks

The tasks performed will vary from week-to-week, but will include:

• Ordinary cleaning
• Filling up lab supplies
• Garbage handling (no chemicals)
• Filling up pipettes
• Glass washing
• Simple computational tasks (database maintenance, coding)

Profile

Essential experience and skills:

• Excellent organizational skills and capacity for time management
• Capacity to work in teams of multidisciplinary professionals
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Simple coding skills

Desirable experience and skills:

• Excellent written and spoken German skills

Terms of salary and employment

Your employment will be at ICMM, University of Copenhagen. The position will be co-supervised by Andrew Blackford. Because of the international make-up of the center, the working language is largely English. The position will be paid by the hour according to Labor Grade 1 and the employment will be in accordance with the current agreement between the Danish Government and HK-stat (Dansk Laborant-forening). It is expected that the post-holder will require flexibility in their working hours, but 10 hours on average per week would be desirable. The employment is conditional upon the post-holder being enrolled as a student at a University. The position is fixed term for 1 year.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Andrew Blackford by e-mail: ablackford@sund.ku.dk

Application

Please submit your application in English by clicking "Apply now" below.

The application should consist of the following:

• Letter of application/motivation (max 1 page)
• Your CV incl. education, a list of laboratory skills/techniques, previous employments, language skills and other relevant skills
• Copy of relevant certificate/diploma

Deadline for applications: August 22, 2026, 23:59 p.m. CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 35.

University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.