Location: Kopenhagen, Denmark
Start Date: April 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: February 17th, 2026
Duration: 3 Years
Employments: 2
Salary: —
Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharmacology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and validate lipidomics and metabolomics workflows, including sample preparation, chromatographic separation, mass spectrometry methods, and data processing pipelines
- Drive innovation through the development and implementation of new analytical and computational technologies that advance high-impact research projects
- Support projects across the full project cyle, from project and sample intake through data analysis and reporting
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and data quality
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality results and provide technical advice and solutions
- Provide training, guidance, and technical support to junior staff and platform users
- Ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with FAIR data principles and relevant regulatory requirements
Candidate Profile
- Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline
- Minimum of five years of hands-on experience with liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry systems and lipidomics and/or metabolomics data analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in method development, quality control, and analytical validation, with extensive experience in untargeted metabolomics and/or lipidomics workflows
- Knowledge of metabolic pathways and biochemistry is an advantage
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment