AC-TAP for Daan van Aalten laboratory, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University is looking for a skilled AC-TAP in mice colony management and mice experimentation.

Applications are invited for a 3 years and 5 months AC-TAP position in Daan van Aalten laboratory at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a fixed-term position from the 01/01/2026 to end on 31/05/2029.

Job description
You will be part of an international and dynamic team and contribute to the characterisation and management of new genetically modified mice lines and perform the animal work associated.

• You will be in charge of the mice colony management.
• You will be responsible of the genotyping and sequencing of the whole mice lines.
• You will be responsible for the redaction of the animal experiment permits, breeding applications, breeding plans and study plans, and serve as a liaison with the animal staff and veterinarians and the Danish regulatory agency (Dyreforsøgstilsynet).
• Performing variated behavioural tests on pups and adult mice, tissue and body fluid collection and substance administration.
• These activities will be in close collaboration with the animal unit, the Daan van Aalten laboratory and other services (workshop, IT and HS).
• You will be working closely and report to the postdoctoral researchers in charge of the projects
• You will participate to the development of genetic and pharmaceutical therapies.
• You will coordinate and manage studies for industrial collaborators
• You will be in charge of the training of your colleagues for the animal work
• You will be involved in the shipment of ABP to international collaborators

Your profile
Applicants should hold a master’s degree in biology, neuroscience or similar.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience in mice models carrying mutation affecting O-GlcNAc homeostasis is mandatory.
• Animal experimentation license (FELASA category C, EU functions A, B and D and Danish legislation).
• Good knowledge in mouse physiology, animal welfare, 3Rs, European and Danish legislation.
• Strong experience in mice colony management and in animal management software (Ticketlab).
• Strong experience with mice model, handling, administration (IV, IP, SC, PO, IM), sampling (tail, saphenous vein, submandibular), perfusion and tissue collection.
• Flexibility in working hours, including weekends depending on the studies
• Experienced in behavioural studies (compulsive disorders, coordination & locomotion, memory, learning, anxiety, sociability and pain tests) and early development assessment in juvenile animals.
• Previous work experience in pharmaceutical company / CRO with strong experience in GLP studies and AQ standards
• Good knowledge in animal video tracking system (i.e. Any-Maze software) including camera settings, protocol conception, data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in the use and data analysis of DVC System (Techniplast)

Candidates should have the following personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to details.
• A methodological approach to work, and exceptional organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, with limited direction, and within a team environment.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written). Good knowledge of Danish is an advantage

Who we are
The AC-TAP will be affiliated to the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University and comprises research within the areas of Plant Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, RNA Biology and Innovation, Protein Science, Cellular Health, Intervention and Nutrition. There are currently 75 full time scientific staff and 95 PhD students. The department is responsible for two educations: Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine with a yearly uptake of 160 students in total.

Please refer to http://mbg.au.dk/ for further information about The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to https://nat.au.dk/ and http://www.au.dk/ for information on Faculty of Natural Sciences and Aarhus University, respectively.

Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is at Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.

Contact information
For further information, please contact: Professor, Daan van Aalten, daan@mbg.au.dk

Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

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

Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/

Department: Neurobiologi/Neurobiology

Deadline: 12 May 2025

Location: Aarhus C Universitetsbyen 81