Laboratory Technician Intern for molecular biology, physiology and histology at DTU Aqua (Lyngby)

We are seeking a laboratory technician trainee for our research group Fish Biology, which studies fish physiological processes and morphological structures with a start date of 1 February 2027. The position is linked to the education as a laboratory technician, which includes an obligatory internship period of 11 months.

The group's research provides new insights into fish biology, eco-physiology and life-history strategy through experimental studies, field-based investigations and laboratory analyses. We focus on the effects of climate and environmental changes, biodiversity and sustainability on the development, plasticity and welfare of individuals. The basis is controlled experiments, field studies and laboratory analyses, where we use physiological measurements, molecular biological methods and histology as tools in the laboratory.

Our results contribute to increased understanding of population and ecosystem dynamics, which is essential for stock assessment and management of marine fish resources as well as in relation to conservation biology and nature restoration. The goal is to create the necessary insight to balance long-term, sustainable use of fish as a food source with an understanding of their biology and response to external environmental influences.

Work in the group takes place in an international research environment and in collaboration with colleagues from different disciplines.

Opportunity to gain new competences

Core tasks in the laboratory consist of biological analysis of samples from fish at different life stages collected during experimental work and field studies. You will be trained in molecular and histological laboratory methods as well as physiological measurement techniques. You will be integrated into tasks related to our research projects and participate in safety work, chemical analyses and the general laboratory operation.

In relation to molecular biological studies, activities include analysis of gene expression including sample handling, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, primer design and qPCR as well as quality control at all levels. DNA-based methods and genotyping are also part of the group’s teaching at BSc level.

Morphologically we work with histology including method development especially staining techniques and image analysis related to fish reproductive physiology and morphology.

There will be opportunities to participate in experimental work and sampling, e.g., on research cruises, and to contribute to the group’s teaching at BSc level.

Our expectations of you

• You have at the start of the internship period passed the theoretical part of the laboratory technician education.
• You work carefully and systematically, and you are eager to learn to work both independently and in teams.
• You are proactive, responsible and thrive in a flexible daily life.
• You have a genuine interest in biological and natural science subjects.
• You read, write and speak English at a level where you can engage professionally and socially with international colleagues.

What we offer you

• A thorough onboarding and a good working environment where our diversity and complementary competencies are seen as a strength.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with a focus on exciting research projects and advisory tasks.
• An active place in an international research group comprising researchers, assistants and students.
• Challenging, varied and educational tasks where you gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms in accordance with the OAO-S collective agreement and the organizational agreement for clerical workers, laboratory technicians and IT staff (HK/State) entered into with the Ministry of Finance.

The appointment is for 11 months starting 1 February 2027. The place of employment will be DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact

We must receive your online application no later than 21 October 2026. Open the "Apply now" link, where you fill out the application form and attach a motivated application, CV and certificates of exams.

If you would like more information about the position, you are welcome to contact senior researcher Jonna Tomkiewicz, [email protected] / 4021 3056 or senior researcher Sebastian N. Politis, [email protected] / 2112 4982.

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Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered.

All interested individuals regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic origin are encouraged to apply for the position. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which has special rules for safety and export control, there may be an open-source background check of qualified candidates for the position.

About DTU Aqua

DTU Aqua – Department of Marine Resources – works for healthy seas, rivers and lakes, where biodiversity can thrive. Our research, advisory and education contribute to developing a sustainable blue bioeconomy and robust aquatic ecosystems and to reducing the effects of climate change. We have a large national and international network and collaborate with other research environments, authorities, industry and NGOs.

We have state-of-the-art research facilities and Denmark's only oceangoing research vessel, which can also sail in the Arctic. The institute has about 400 employees, of whom about half are scientific staff, including about 45 PhD students. Around 40 nationalities are represented at the institute, and we work for gender balance. We are based in Lyngby, Hirtshals, Nykøbing Mors and Silkeborg and have fixed activities in Greenland. Read more at aqua.dtu.dk

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DTU is one of Europe’s leading technical elite universities. With research and education of international top class, we create solutions to the great societal challenges of our time and contribute to securing Europe’s global leading position in sustainable technology development. Since H.C. Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has been the same: We develop and utilize natural science and technical science for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students and 6,500 staff.

We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, developing and informal work culture. DTU has campuses all over Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities worldwide.

Location

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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2026-10-21T21:59:00+00:00