Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen

Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (SDCC) is a leading diabetes hospital and research institution committed to advancing knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary research. Our team fosters a supportive environment for early-career researchers to develop professionally and contribute to impactful work.

Opportunity
A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship position is available for a researcher who wishes to contribute to an ongoing translational project in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The successful candidate will join the Translational Omics and Islet Biology research team led by Senior Researcher Joachim Størling. The project focuses on uncovering the inflammatory and immune-mediated pathways that lead to dysfunction and loss of pancreatic islet cells in T1D, with particular emphasis on the early, inflammation-driven stages of disease development. We are looking for a dedicated and curious scientist who is eager to explore these mechanisms and take an active role in advancing the project’s experimental and conceptual progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality original research and contribute to data analysis in the project.
• Collaborate with team members to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present results at internal meetings and relevant international conferences.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Support grant writing and reporting as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Obtained PhD degree in a relevant field, e.g. diabetes research, metabolic research, biomedical sciences, or related disciplines.
• Strong background in T1D, pancreatic islet biology and immunology.
• Prior experience with primary human cells and pancreatic islet experimentation, including islet handling, culture, and various functional assays.
• Prior experience in relevant biochemical and functional assays (e.g., ELISA/MSD, western blotting, apoptosis/lytic cell death assays, staining and imaging).

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.

• A publication record in relevant area in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work in a collaborative research environment
• FELASA A/B/D certification

Terms and Benefits
Duration: 2 years (with possible extension, depending on funding and performance).
Location: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Starting date: 1st of January 2026.
As part of the recruitment procedure, the candidate’s qualifications will be assessed by an academic assessment committee. The employment is in accordance with the Capital Regions collective agreements.

Application Instructions
To apply, submit your motivation letter and CV.
For questions about the position, send email to: [email protected]

About Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen is specialized in patient care, research, and prevention of diabetes, and in education of health care professionals within diabetes. SDCC is the biggest diabetes clinic in Scandinavia and treats annually more than 11.000 people with diabetes from the Capital Region of Denmark. For more information visit www.sdcc.dk and follow Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 8. December 2025

Lokation: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen