Ph.d.-stillinger

211-2424/26-2H PhD Project in Laser Enhanced Fabrication of Quantum Devices

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

PhD Project in Laser Enhanced Fabrication of Quantum Devices
Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of SCIENCE
University of Copenhagen

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is establishing a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge quantum programme in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, we have established an international quantum computing programme, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, that drives research and innovations at multiple levels - from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The long-term mission of the programme is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

NQCP invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Laser Enhanced Fabrication of Quantum Devices.

Start date is 01.09.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
State-of-the-art quantum devices will need state-of-the-art fabrication tools. In this project we will combine methods of quantum optics to enhance tomorrow's fabrication tools.

This challenging and interdisciplinary PhD project will combine the fields of nanofabrication and laser technologies to explore fabrication methods that leverage the clean, precise and selective nature of lasers at the scale of individual atoms. The development of this technology is crucial for the next generation of quantum device fabrication techniques and has great commercial interest and potential for patenting. The skills and experience you will gather will make you highly valuable in the rapidly growing field of quantum technologies.

The 3-year project will bridge the gap between research and application, and the activities you will contribute to, and lead, include:

Building and operating ultra-high vacuum and advanced laser systems.
Building electronics and automation schemes.
Learning/operating fabrication and characterization equipment, e.g., STM.
Simulating tools for example fabrication methods.
Collaboration with other groups at NQCP and companies/academic groups in and around the Copenhagen area.

Join us in this major confluence of exciting physics, brilliant minds and cutting-edge technologies backed by huge investment at the Niels Bohr Institute.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates with some prior experience with quantum optics and/or atomic, molecular and optical physics. We are looking for applicants who have:

Experience with using and building optics/lasers (important).
Experience with atomic physics and laser spectroscopy.
Experience with building UHV systems (important).
Experience or a desire to learn about quantum device fabrication.
Experience in modeling with 3D CAD like autodesk inventor.
A strong grasp of written and spoken English.
Fluent in a computer coding language (python or Matlab or C++ or etc).

The Scientific environment
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment hosted by the NNF Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

Principal supervisor Professor Jan Westenkær Thomsen

The PhD programme
Depending of your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

Option A: A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Option B: An up to five year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and PhD programme (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelors´s degree.

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Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)
Carry through an independent research project under supervision
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in Physics
Good language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if possible)
Reference letters (if available)

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is April 23, 2026, 23:59 GMT +2

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact Julian Robinson-Tait by email julian.robinson-tait@nbi.ku.dk or Jan W. Thomsen by email jwt@nbi.ku.dk.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://science.ku.dk/phd/

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

PhD fellowship in Mapping sex steroids in salivary glands, saliva and blood in patients with Sjögren’s disease

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

We are offering a PhD fellowship in oral medicine and immunology commencing 1 August 2026 or after agreement.

The overall aim of this project is to determine whether the systemic and/or local synthesis and activity of sex steroid hormones (steroidogenesis) are disrupted in Sjögren’s disease (SjD), and whether these imbalances are linked to aberrant expression and activity of immune cells and unique cytokine signatures, and whether aberrant sex steroid metabolism and immune cell signatures are reflected in different clinical features and disease activity.

The project includes:

Clinical phenotyping, based on disease activity, disease manifestations, levels of serum autoantibodies, and degree of lymphocytic infiltration in salivary glands tissue, salivary secretion and ocular involvement. The oral and rheumatological examinations will take place at the Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen and at the Center for Rheumatology and Spine diseases, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, respectively
Immune cell, cytokine, and multi-modal single-cell profiling on saliva, blood and salivary gland tissue. Analyses will be performed in collaboration with research team at Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC)
Mapping of the complete steroidogenesis in salivary gland tissue, saliva and plasma samples. Analyses will be performed in collaboration with research team at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen

Findings will be correlated and compared between patients with SjD, patients with non-SjD-like disease, and healthy, gender- and age-matched persons.

Project description
Most autoimmune diseases (AID) affect women. SjD is a prototypical AID characterised by inflammation and dysfunction of exocrine glands, mainly salivary and lacrimal glands. Dry mouth, dry eyes, fatigue, arthralgia and other organ involvement impact the overall health and quality of life. The female dominance (90%), the onset coinciding with menopause, and the sex-based differences in the clinical presentation suggest that sex steroids are central players in the pathogenesis and progression of SjD. The levels of sex steroids have been reported reduced both systemically and within the salivary glands, but the specific metabolism and role of these steroids in salivary gland function and their potential contribution to the pathogenesis of SjD remains unexplored. Aberrant endocrine mechanisms could drive pathogenic immune responses and loss of tolerance. To clarify this, the levels of sex steroids and cytokines in blood and saliva, the peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the expression of steroid receptors, e.g. estrogen and androgen receptors, and immune cells in the salivary glands of patients with SjD, non-SjD and healthy controls will be characterised and compared. The local sex steroidogenesis in the salivary gland tissue will be mapped to unravel any disruptions within the steroidogenic pathway.

Our group and research
A multidisciplinary approach ensures feasibility and provision of new insights into sex hormone-related mechanisms in AID like SjD. The research team comprises: Professor, DDS Anne Marie Lynge Pedersen, Associate Professor, DDS Hülya Cevic Aras and Professor, MSc Anders Hay-Schmidt from Section for Oral Biology and Immunopathology, Department of Odontology, University of Copenhagen; Professor Bjarne Styrishave, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Professor Shohreh Issazadeh-Navikas Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC), and Professor, Chief consultant Lene Terslev at the Center for Rheumatology and Spine diseases, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup, and Department of Medicine, University of Copenhagen.

Supervision
The project will be carried out under the supervision of:
Primary supervisor, Professor, DDS, PhD Anne Marie Lynge Pedersen
Primary co-supervisor, Professor Shohreh Issazadeh-Navikas
Co-supervisors: Professor Bjarne Styrishave, Associate Professor, DDS, PhD Hülya Cevik Aras, Professor Anders Hay-Schmidt and Professor Lene Terslev.

Start: 1 August 2026, or after agreement

Duration: 3 years as a PhD student

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are:

Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
Participating in active research environments, including a stay at another research team and attending the events arranged by The Graduate programme for Oral Sciences, Forensic Medicine and Bioanthropology (RIO).
Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project.

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree in Dentistry (DDS) and must document practical skills and theoretical knowledge as a dental professional.

Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Applicants are expected to have obtained authorization to work independently as a dentist in Denmark – or to obtain authorization within near future - and must be able to communicate in Danish, as all patient records are required to be kept in Danish.

Furthermore, applicants who are knowledgeable within the field of oral medicine, and who demonstrate pertinent and persistent interest in the research field, will be preferred.

Other important criteria are:

The grade point average achieved
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Previous publications
Relevant work experience
Other professional activities
A curious mind-set with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research collaboration
Language skills

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Odontology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and clinical facilities necessary for conducting the project.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 31,200 DKK/roughly 4,100 EUR (November 2025 level) plus pension.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: 23 April 2026 23.59pm 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.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You will find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organization – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

PhD position for 3 years in stem cell-based disease modelling of Parkinson’s disease

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW)
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at University of Copenhagen is looking for a PhD student to join the research group led by PI Agnete Kirkeby. The position is scheduled to commence on the 1st of July 2026 or in the following months, as per agreement with the chosen candidate. The position as PhD student is for 3 years..

Research group
The Kirkeby research team is located at the The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences of University of Copenhagen. Our group works with stem cell-based models to produce high-quality neuronal, glial, 3D and assembloid models. We use these to develop stem cell transplantation therapies for neurodegenerative disorders as well as to perform disease modelling of CNS diseases in vitro. Our work has a strong translational focus, and we build our research on decade-long experience in clinical translational from bringing the first European pluripotent stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s Disease into clinical trial. In our disease modelling projects, we work on Parkinson’s disease, Lewy Body dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and models of hypothalamic appetite regulation.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and highly international research environment. Our team at University of Copenhagen currently consists of around 20 team members representing 13 different nationalities. Our students and postdocs always work collaboratively together in teams towards common goals to ensure that no one is left to work alone on a project. Our labs are located in the Center for stem cell medicine (reNEW), placed in modernised research facilities and include state-of-the-art laboratories, pleasant office facilities and access to high-quality core facilities in transcriptomics, imaging, flow cytometry and proteomics. You can read more about the team here.

Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious PhD candidate with a strong educational background from the field of stem cell biology, neuroscience or similar. You will be part of a large interdisciplinary consortium project studying the effect of pesticides and environmental toxicants on the development of Parkinson’s Disease. As part of the consortium, you will interact closely with toxicologists, epidemiologists, clinicians and chemical analysts to identify links between environmental toxicants/pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease. You will as part of the consortium further gain unique access to meetings and close interactions with hundreds of prominent Parkinson’s researchers world-wide. This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the interface of stem cell biology, toxicology, neurodegeneration, and advanced data science, using state-of-the-art human stem cell models to uncover previously unrecognized environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease. You will, in close collaboration with a postdoc, investigate the effects of the toxicants in a physiologically relevant stem cell model of co-cultured neuronal and glial cells relevant to Parkinson’s Disease. You will find yourself working in a highly collaborative environment, closely engaged with other team members who are also working on in vitro stem cell models.

The technologies you will apply are:

Culturing and subtype-specific differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells into neurons, astrocytes and microglia
Assessment of neuronal subtypes in the dish through qRT-PCR and immunocytochemistry
Scaling up of stem cell cultures to high-throughput multiwell format for automated analysis
High-throughput screening of pesticides and toxicants in the dish for assessment of pathology in wildtype and GBA/LRRK2 mutant neurons
Assessment of mechanism of action of toxicant effects through single cell RNA sequencing (Parse platform), multi-electrode array (MEA) analysis, calcium imaging, analysis of neurotransmitter release and other technologies
Bioinformatic analysis of single cell transcriptomic data

Key criteria for the assessment of the applicants
The following requirements for the candidate will be assessed as key criteria for the recruitment.

Mandatory requirements:

Master’s degree related to the subject area of the project e.g. Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Human Biology, Medicine or similar
Prior research experience from the field of stem cells or neuroscience
Collaborative mindset with strong team spirit
Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Positively assessed criteria:

Prior experience in working with human pluripotent stem cells
Prior experience in neuronal, microglial and/or astrocyte culturing
Prior experience in high-throughput screening assays and high-content image analysis
Prior experience in working with assessment of neuronal connectivity, synapse formation or neuronal function (i.e. electrophysiology or MEA)
Prior experience in qRT-PCR, ICC, confocal imaging and automated image analysisPrior experience in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing of hiPSCs and hESCs
Prior experience in single cell RNAseq (wet lab and bioinformatic analysis)

It is expected that you as the candidate will perform an independent research project with a high degree of autonomy in project planning, and that you positively embrace collaborations with other team members on your own project as well as the projects of your colleagues. Overall, it is expected that you contribute actively to a pleasant work environment within the group. A strong academic track record with a productive publication list and positive reviews from previous supervisors, collaborators or mentors will also weigh strongly in the assessment.

Terms of salary, work, and employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree. Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Candidates from abroad may be eligible to reduced tax payment, according to the Special Tax Scheme for Researchers. More information about this can be found here: https://ufm.dk/en/research-and-innovation/cooperation-between-research-and-innovation/researchers-mobility/the-special-tax-scheme-for-researchers

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV incl. education, experience from previous research projects, previous employments, technical skills, language skills and other skills relevant for the position + contact information of two references.
Publication list
Master of Science diploma and transcript of records.
Optional: referece letters

Contact information
For questions about the project and group, please contact the principal supervisor:

Associate Professor Agnete Kirkeby, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine

e-mail: agnete.kirkeby@sund.ku.dk phone: +45 5168 5353

Application deadline 26 April 2026, 23.59pm 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.

Assessment procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7500 students, 1500 PhD students and 3200 employees. The Faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the Faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. www.ku.dk

PhD fellowship in Water Resources Management

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, section geology invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Integrated Optimization Modelling of Groundwater-based Water Supply Systems. The project is part of the research project “Water2050 - Water Supply Security in Denmark to 2050”, which is financed by Innovation Fund Denmark.

Start date is August 1st, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

The project will evaluate supply-side and demand-side interventions to ensure water supply security in Denmark. We will develop an integrated optimization model, combining the GEUS National Hydrological Model, the Jupiter database of the water supply infrastructure, new water supply options, and models of water users to find adaptation options. We will use this new planning and decision support tool to evaluate portfolios of infrastructure investments and policy changes under different climate and socioeconomic scenarios, and to find optimal, cost-effective, and robust adaptation options which ensure safety, reliability, resilience, sustainability, and climate robustness of the Danish water supply system to 2050. Based on these results, Water2050 will provide recommendations for optimal adaptation of the Danish water supply system to 2050.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field of Earth and Environmental Science and/or Engineering. Applicants can have a background in groundwater modeling, optimization modeling, water resources economics, or similar areas related to the project.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The PhD position will be shared between the Geology Section at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen and the Department of Hydrology at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland. The two units are located in close spatial proximity and have a long history of collaborative research.

The group is a part of Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and computational infrastructure.

Principal supervisor is Professor Peter Bauer-Gottwein, pbg@ign.ku.dk, +45 41120827
Co-supervisor is Senior Researcher Raphael Schneider, rs@geus.dk, +45 91333648

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Geology, Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, etc. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Responsibilities and tasks

Carry through an independent research project under supervision

Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in interaction with stakeholders
Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if applicable)
Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 27 April 2026, 23:59 GMT +2

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in May 2026.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position

PhD Projects in quantum computing for chemistry and life-science (Algorithms & Applications)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program in the heart of Copenhagen at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of quantum mechanics was born 100 years ago. The ambition is to build a mission-driven, full-stack approach which will involve exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The vision of the programme is to enable the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve important chemical problems in the life-sciences and sustainability.

NQCP invites applicants for PhD fellowships in the Algorithms & Applications (A&A) section within this area.

Start date is 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter during 2026.

Project description

We are interested in developing a project plan with prospective candidates to suit their skills and experience. Current priority areas for A&A are:

Model Hamiltonians for chemical systems
State preparation techniques
Schemes for extracting information and observables from quantum computation
Noise modelling of logical quantum circuits

A project can span one or multiple of these areas.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for motivated candidates from any of the many fields spanning quantum resource estimation, quantum algorithms and all the way to areas of use cases/applications of quantum algorithms in chemistry and life-science. Applicants can have a background in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Materials Science, Life-Science and/or Medicine. In all cases, theoretical/computational skills and experience are important.

The Scientific environment

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment hosted by the NNF Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

Principal supervisor would be either Gemma C. Solomon (gsolomon@chem.ku.dk) , Nina Glaser (ngl@chem.ku.dk) or Frederik Nathan (frederik.nathan@nbi.ku.dk), depending on the project.

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are:

Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Physics, Chemistry. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Other important criteria are:

The grade point average achieved
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Previous publications
Relevant work experience
Other professional activities
A curious mind-set
Language skills

Terms of employment
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The terms of employment and salary are in accordance to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply for position’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

4. Publication list (if possible)

5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline: 30 April 2026, 23.59pm 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.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Postdoc and PhD scholarship as part of the “Pesticides and Human Health” project

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Section for Health Data Science and AI

Department of Public Health

University of Copenhagen

We are looking for one Postdoc (4 years) and one PhD Student to join our research project “Pesticides and Human Health”. The positions are fully funded through a grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The start date for both positions is 1 September 2026.

Research project
Pesticides are widely used in agricultural production to combat unwanted insects and fungi around crops, thereby increasing output per acre. We humans are exposed to pesticides daily both through our diet and through the environment. This happens, for example, through the air we breathe.

We still lack answers pertaining to the public health consequences of indirect pesticide exposure. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to environmental impacts, as exposure to toxic substances can be transferred to the unborn child via the placenta and thus affect the development of the fetus. This can, for example, result in the mother losing her child or the child being born with congenital malformations.

This research project will investigate whether there is a causal relationship between indirect exposure to pesticides through the air and population health. We will investigate how pesticides affect the population's fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and children's health and education.

Postdoc position

Duties and Responsibilities

As a postdoc on the project, you are expected to:

Develop and co-author with the other project members on research papers.
Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Teach and disseminate your research

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic scientist with the following qualifications:

A PhD degree in a relevant subject area, e.g., economics, epidemiology, biostats, data science, or a related discipline.
Experience in applied statistics and causal inference.
Experience in the field of health and/or environmental economics/epidemiology.
Experience in data science
Experience in working with large data sets.
A willingness to take on independent responsibilities and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Experience in writing and submitting academic research papers.
Experience with statistical software, e.g., Python, Stata, R, or SAS.

Application requirements

Motivated application (max one page)
Project description (max. 10,000 characters incl. spaces) not including bibliography). In your project description, we invite you to outline one research idea within the scope of the overall research project. You should focus on one research question you would like to answer and which approaches and methods you will apply. The exercise is designed to assess your research maturity and interests – specifically, your ability to identify meaningful questions, conceptualize a feasible research framework, and think through possible methods of analysis. Please note, you are not necessarily expected to pursue this particular idea during your postdoc; rather, this outline allows us to evaluate your potential as a researcher.
CV, including list of publications
Diploma and transcripts of records. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do, including the expected date of defence.

PhD position

Duties and Responsibilities

As a PhD student on the project, you are expected to:

Co-author with the other project members on one or more research papers.
Develop your own independent research paper(s) within the scope of the overall project.
Write an article-based PhD thesis based on these co-authored and individual research papers.
Attend PhD courses.
Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Teach and disseminate your research.
Visit another international research institution for at least half a year.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic scientist. We are looking for the following qualifications in a candidate:

You must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. MSc in economics, data science, or related discipline.
A substantial interest in applied statistics and causal inference.
A substantial interest in the field of health and/or environmental economics/epidemiology.
An interest in data science and working with large data sets.
A willingness to take on independent responsibilities and work collaboratively as part of a team.
Experience with statistical software, e.g., Python, Stata, R, or SAS.

If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency.

If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree or qualifications corresponding to Danish master’s level, you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD program (4+4).

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.

Application requirements

Motivated application in English (max. one page)
Project description (max. 10,000 characters incl. spaces, not including bibliography). In your project description, we invite you to outline one research idea within the scope of the overall research project. You should focus on a research question you would like to answer and which approaches and methods you will apply. The exercise is designed to assess your research maturity and interests – specifically, your ability to identify meaningful questions, conceptualize a feasible research framework, and think through possible methods of analysis. Please note, you are not necessarily expected to pursue this particular idea during your PhD; rather, this outline allows us to evaluate your potential as a researcher.
CV
Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc diplomas and grades. Please include your latest transcript of grades, if you have not yet obtained your degree diploma).

Place of employment

The employment is at the Section for Health Data Science and AI, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen (https://publichealth.ku.dk/about-the-department/section-for-health-data-science-and-ai/), located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The Section was launched in January 2025 as the newest branch at the Department of Public Health. Our section brings together high level, internationally recognized academics with a focus on big data analysis. The research environment is ambitious and international. Seminars with high-profile international speakers and regular internal research seminars are organized at the section. Both as a Postdoc and PhD at the Section, we provide network and training opportunities, and we have a strong commitment to providing both academic and social opportunities for all staff. The working language is English.

Salary
Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

The Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) have agreed on a protocol that makes it possible for all international researchers employed by the University to achieve a pension exemption, where the pension will be paid as salary. For more information about the different pension schemes: http://ism.ku.dk/onarrival/pension/

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/.

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/ (international staff mobility) and www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

Contact information
We kindly encourage you to consult our website, where most questions regarding the recruitment process as well as the academic content and structure of the PhD program are answered:
Structure of the PhD program – University of Copenhagen

Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk .

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR-IFSV@adm.ku.dk

Additional information about the position can be obtained from assistant professor Frederik Plesner Lyngse (frederik.lyngse@sund.ku.dk).

Deadline for application: 30th April 2026 23:59 (CET)

Applications received outside the UCPH job portal and after the deadline will not be considered.

PhD fellowship in companion animal rehabilitation & sports medicine at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

We are offering a PhD fellowship in companion animal rehabilitation & sports medicine commencing 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research
Rehabilitation and sports medicine is a multi-disciplinary field that combines pain management and rehabilitation of, for example, neurological and orthopedic patients. The PhD fellow will be integrated into the rehabilitation group as well as the neurology and specialist surgery groups within the Section for Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, and Clinical Specialities based at The Companion Animal Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg Campus (Copenhagen).

The PhD fellow will join a team of highly dedicated and enthusiastic researchers and clinicians with a strong network of leading national and international veterinary specialists. Our current research focus is clinically based, with a strong focus on recognition and management of chronic pain in dogs and horses.

The topic of the present PhD project focuses on myofascial pathology and pain, including investigations into underlying pathological mechanisms and physiotherapeutic approaches to the treatment of myofascial pain. The project will be conducted within the rehabilitation departments of both the Companion Animal and Large Animal Teaching Hospitals, University of Copenhagen.

Project description
Whereas rehabilitation was previously focused primarily on joints, tissue healing, and postoperative recovery, current trends emphasise chronic pain, functional capacity, and optimisation of quality of life. Companion animals are living longer, and—much like humans—are increasingly affected by lifestyle‑related pain and musculoskeletal tension, such as nonspecific back pain, which has historically been overlooked.

In human medicine, the past two decades have seen substantial focus on the role of fascia in chronic pain and functional impairment, accompanied by intensive research efforts. In veterinary medicine, however, knowledge of fascial anatomy, pathology, and clinical significance remains limited, and only a small number of researchers worldwide currently engaged in this field. Notably, the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is internationally recognized as a global leader in fascia research and education.

The overall aim of the present PhD project is to advance understanding and clinical management of myofascial pain in companion and large animals. Specifically, the project will:

investigate myofascial pain pathology using ultrasound, focusing on identifying structural and functional characteristics associated with myofascial dysfunction
document the effect of physiotherapeutic treatment of myofascial pain through quantitative gait analyses and owner-reported assessments of quality of life

conducted within in a prospective longitudinal cohort study of dogs with presumed myofascial pain. The project will primarily focus on dogs; however, opportunities may arise to extend methods or comparative insights to large animals, depending on clinical caseload and interest.

Principal supervisor is Professor James Miles, email: jami@sund.ku.dk, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Local co-supervisors will be DVM, European specialist Anne Vitger and Associate professor Vibeke Sødring Elbrønd, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

Start: August 1st 2026

Duration: 3 years.

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Medical Sciences are:

Carrying out an independent research project under supervision.

Completing PhD courses or equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
Participating in active research environments, including a stay at another research team.
Obtaining experience in teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
Writing a PhD thesis based on your project.

For the right candidate, there may be the possibility of extending the position and, in addition to the PhD research, work part-time as a clinician in our Companion Animal Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine clinic, potentially as a resident of the European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR-small animal track). You will be responsible for managing in-house and referral rehabilitation cases, including physiotherapy and chiropractic treatment, initially under supervision, and gradually taking on independent case responsibility as your clinical competences develop.

Based at the University Hospital for Companion Animals, this component of the position includes both clinical work and teaching of veterinary students. Teaching responsibilities include practical demonstrations and theoretical instruction for both small and large groups.

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Candidates must have authorization to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark or be eligible to obtain Danish authorization upon admission.

We are seeking applicants with competencies in the following areas:

Documented clinical experience from a larger veterinary animal clinic/hospital including experience with on-call work and coordinating treatment pathways.
Documented experience in diagnostics and therapy within rehabilitation and sports medicine cases.
Interest in teaching, strong pedagogical skills, and preferably documented teaching experience.
Candidates wishing to enter the residency program of the European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (small animals) will be preferred.

Additional important criteria are:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project, including clinical experience with rehabilitation and sport medicine practice in companion animals and/or horses.
Any previous research experience within rehabilitation or sports medicine.
A curious mindset with a strong interest in developing skills in myofascial physiotherapy, chiropractic and acupuncture.
Ability to communicate with pet owners in Danish or another Scandinavian language.
Ability to maintain an overview, independently plan their own tasks in collaboration with colleagues and students, and manage clinical practice workflow.
Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, excellent teamwork abilities, and comfort working as part of a team.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Frederiksberg Campus, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a state-of-the-art Companion Animal Hospital.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is August 1st 2026, or after agreement.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: Recognition and transparency of qualifications — Uddannelses- og Forskningsstyrelsen. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if available).

Application deadline: 30 April 2026, 23.59pm 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.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in the end of May.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

PhD fellowship in experimental hologenomics at the GLOBE Institute

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic candidate to fill a 3-year PhD studentship commencing September 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The student will apply CRISPR and epigenetics-based tools to work on zebrafish hologenomics at the Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen.

Our group and research
The Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics is funded by the Danish National Research Foundation to develop and implement state of the art ‘omics and associated computational techniques, to address through experimental and theoretical research, four key themes underscoring life on earth. Specifically, these are: What is the relationship between a host’s genome and the functional and taxonomic makeup of its associated microbial metagenome? Does this relationship explain ongoing ecological and evolutionary processes in the host? Could this relationship provide an alternate explanation to some of life’s big transitions? And, how have we humans exploited this relationship? The Centre is embedded within the GLOBE Institute, that is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen.

Project description
The gut microbiome shapes the phenotype of vertebrate hosts, with profound consequences for their growth and health. There is now also an increasing interest in studying how the host controls the composition of its associated microbiome community. This project will use a zebrafish model system to study how certain host genes and associated epigenetic mechanisms play a role in controlling the zebrafish microbiome. The project will include a collaboration with Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at University of Copenhagen including the application of CRISPR/Cas to generate novel gene knockout mutant lines of zebrafish. The application of novel confocal microscopy imaging methods, such as the GenomeFISH protocol, are expected to supplement spatial resolution of the gut microbiome community. The student is expected to combine these methods into a hologenomics approach to study the effect of specific genes as well as their epigenetic machinery in regulating the host associated microbiome dynamics. This PhD fellowship will be supervised by Assoc. Prof. Morten Limborg and Assoc. Prof. Louise von Gersdorff Jørgensen.

Principal supervisor is Assoc. Prof. Morten Limborg, Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, the GLOBE Institute, morten.limborg@sund.ku.dk, +45 61 28 29 84

Start: 1st September 2026 or as soon thereafter

Duration: 3 years as a PhD fellow

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.

Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project including evolutionary genomics and experimental microbial analyses. In this regard they must have demonstrable expertise with experimental biology, tissue sampling, generation and analysis of NGS based datasets, server-based bioinformatics analysis and preferably some knowledge of spectrometry-based imaging methods.

Other important criteria are:

The grade point average achieved
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Previous publications
Relevant work experience
Other professional activities
A curious mind-set with a strong interest in animal health, evolutionary biology and hologenomics
Language skills

PhD Programme Description:
The PhD programme is a three-year full-time research education within the framework of the 5+3 scheme, intended for candidates holding a relevant academic degree within the project’s subject area (e.g., [relevant degrees: evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, microbial ecology]).

Qualifications:
If you have completed your academic education in Denmark, the admission to the PhD programme requires a relevant Master’s degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS BSc + 120 ECTS MSc).

If you have an academic education from abroad, you must have either a degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree (180 ETCS + 120 ECTS MSc), or at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) and be academically qualified at master's level.

As part of the assessment of whether you meet the educational requirements, you must also achieve a positive academic evaluation and be assessed as the best qualified for the position.

Other important criteria are:

The grade point average achieved
Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Previous publications
Relevant work experience
Other professional activities
A curious mind-set with a strong interest in animal health, evolutionary biology and hologenomics
Language skills

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Section for Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute], Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern molecular laboratories and advanced cluster-based compute infrastructure.

About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The starting date is September 1st or after agreement.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 31,200 DKK/Roughly 4,160 EUR (November 2025 level) plus pension.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: 1 May 2026, 23.59pm 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.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 25.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

PhD fellowship in Molecular Microbiology

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology, invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in molecular microbiology for bioremediation of PFAS. The project is part of the research project “Solving Microbial Degradation of PFAS”, which is financed by a Sapere Aude starting grant awarded to Tenure Track Assistant Prof. Tue Kjærgaard Nielsen by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).

Start date is (expected to be) 1 July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

The PhD project focuses on microbial degradation of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and aims to identify and overcome the biological barriers that limit sustainable PFAS bioremediation. PFAS are highly persistent environmental pollutants with significant risks to human health and ecosystems, and effective biological remediation strategies are currently lacking.

The PhD candidate will investigate fluoride toxicity as a key bottleneck in PFAS biodegradation and develop novel approaches to enhance microbial tolerance and degradation capacity. The project combines environmental microbiology, molecular genetics, plasmid biology, and synthetic biology, and includes both laboratory‑based and soil‑based experiments.

Key tasks include:

Screening and characterization of PFAS‑degrading soil bacteria
Enhancing fluoride tolerance in environmental bacteria using plasmid‑mediated gene transfer
Genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis of PFAS‑degrading strains
Identification and analysis of PFAS degradation products using metabolomic approaches
Development of synthetic biology strategies to enable PFAS degradation in complex soil microbial communities

The PhD project is embedded in a larger interdisciplinary research program and will interact closely with postdoctoral projects in machine learning‑based enzyme discovery and environmental microbiome analysis. The position includes international research stays at leading laboratories in plasmid biology and synthetic biology.

The project will provide the PhD student with strong training in environmental biotechnology, microbial genomics, and applied bioremediation, and addresses a pressing global environmental challenge with clear societal impact.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated and curious candidate with a strong interest in environmental microbiology and biotechnology, and the ambition to work on a societally important environmental problem.

The successful applicant should have:

A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, environmental science, or a related field
Solid theoretical and practical experience within microbiology and/or molecular biology
Experience with, or strong interest in, genetic methods, microbial cultivation, and laboratory work
An interest in environmental pollution, biodegradation, and applied environmental research

Experience with one or more of the following will be considered an advantage:

Environmental microbiology and soil‑based experiments
Microbial genomics, genome sequencing, and/or bioinformatic analyses
Plasmid biology, conjugation, or synthetic biology
Metabolomics or analytical methods related to xenobiotic degradation

The candidate should be independent, well‑organized, and collaborative, with good analytical skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team. Good communication skills in spoken and written English are required.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

You will be part of Tenure Track Assistant Prof. Tue Kjærgaard Nielsen’s newly formed and growing research group at the Section for Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen (Frederiksberg C).

The group consists of approximately 10 people, including postdocs and thesis students. We apply molecular techniques and bioinformatics to study PFAS in the context of microbiology, stress responses, and ultimately bioremediation. There is focus on collaboration, synergy between projects, and a good and fun work environment. The Section for Microbial Ecology and Biotechnology comprises 60+ people with a diverse international background. Our research facilities include modern laboratories with in-house access to all necessary molecular equipment, including Illumina and Nanopore sequencing. We maintain our own servers and GPU-based workstations for in-house data analyses.

Principal supervisor is Prof. Lars Hestbjerg Hansen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, lhha@plen.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 28752053.
Co-supervisor is Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Tue Kjærgaard Nielsen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, tkn@plen.ku.dk, direct phone: +45 35324188

The PhD programme

A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks

Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)

Carry through an independent research project under supervision

Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in molecular microbiology and bioremediation
Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if possible)
Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 20-21 (May 11-22) 2026.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

158853 PhD fellowship in The Computational and Mathematical Global Health Group at the Department of Public Health

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

We are offering a PhD fellowship in Health Data Science and AI commencing August 1st 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research

The Section of Health Data Science and AI actively contributes to advancing health data analysis, with a particular emphasis on computational tools for advanced decision making in policy and the clinic. Our research explores the dynamic interactions among genes, pathogens, the environment, and health throughout the life course and across generations. As a PhD student, you would become a member of The Computational and Mathematical Global Health Group, co-led by Professor Samir Bhatt and Associate Professor David Duchene, located at the Department of Public Health of the University of Copenhagen. We are a world-leading group that focuses on a diverse range of topics. We research at the interface of computer science, mathematics, biology, and epidemiology.

Project Description

The PhD project will focus on evolutionary analysis of large scale genomic and metagenomic data sets using the latest computational tools. In particular, we wish to gain a better understanding of the emergence of microbial novelty at multiple molecular scales making extensive usage of variational autoencoders and other techniques in AI, including advances in genetic and protein evolutionary modelling. Data processing will take place using various methods in bioinformatics and deep learning. The candidate will therefore requires strong background knowledge in evolutionary genomics, protein data analysis, and the use of variational autoencoders for the analysis of genomic data. The primary goal will be to develop advanced models of the emergence of pathogenic novelty in complex microbial environments. To carry out this project the student will work at the interface of epidemiology, parasitology, statistics, mathematics, and bioinformatics.

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor David Duchene, Department of Public Health, David.duchene@sund.ku.dk

Co-supervisor is Professor Samir Bhatt, Department of Public Health, s.bhatt@imperial.ac.uk or samir.bhatt@sund.ku.dk

Start: August 1st 2026

Duration: 3 years as a PhD student

Job description

Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
Complete PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS points.
Participate in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
Teach and disseminate your knowledge.
Write a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project.

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

We seek a scientist who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, possessing the following competencies and experience:

You have a master’s degree in bioinformatics or computer science and have a strong knowledge of probability theory. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).
An interest in working in both the fields of mathematics and evolutionary biology.
Experience in mathematical modelling of biological systems from a theoretical and practical point of view.
Good programming skills in languages such as Python or R.
A curious mind-set with a strong interest in both the mathematical and biological sides of the project.
Previous publications would be considered a plus.
Excellent language skills in written and spoken English.

Qualifications:
If you have completed your academic education in Denmark, the admission to the PhD programme requires a relevant Master’s degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS BSc + 120 ECTS MSc).

As part of the assessment of whether you meet the educational requirements, you must also achieve a positive academic evaluation and be assessed as the best qualified for the position.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1st August 2026.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success - full enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

Questions

For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure

Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Master of Science diploma and transcript of records. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor will do

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: 1st May 2026, 23.59pm 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.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills, and other requirements listed in the advertisement. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 23.

PhD fellowship in Human-Centered AI in Pharmacy Education at the Department of Pharmacy

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

We are offering a three-year PhD fellowship in data science commencing 1 September 2026.

Project description
Today, no AI-based communication learning platforms (AICLP) are available in pharmacy education. This PhD project entitled “LLM-enabled patient-pharmacist conversations to improve communication education” will explore how a new learning platform for pharmacy students doing their pharmacy internship, driven by generative AI (gAI) and incorporating modelling techniques together with gAI feedback on patient-centered performance, can support the development of reflective and clinically sound pharmacy practice. The PhD student will investigate how a data-driven AICLP using large language models can be designed, implemented and evaluated to support high-quality person-centered communication among future pharmacists. Furthermore, the project will examine how learning environments and curricula can be co-designed to integrate the AICLP in collaboration with educational and clinical partners and assess to what extent AICLP-supported learning improves pharmacy students´ self-efficacy, communication quality and potentially the patient´s clinical outcomes compared with current approaches.

The AICLP will be developed as part of a larger Nordic research initiative (PharmaComCoach). The PhD student will not be responsible for the technical development of the underlying large language models or platform architecture. Instead, focus will be on co-designing and evaluating how the system functions in educational practice.

Specifically, the PhD project will:

Examine how the AICLP is experienced and used by pharmacy students and supervisors
Evaluate how the system supports the development of person-centered communication competencies
Contribute to the investigation of how learning environments and curricula can be co-designed to integrate the AICLP in collaboration with educational and clinical partners
Assess to what extent AICLP-supported learning improves students’ self-efficacy and communication quality compared with existing approaches

The project will employ relevant research methodologies (e.g., mixed methods, educational evaluation, co-design methods, and implementation research) to examine students’ learning experiences and learning outcomes.

The PhD project will be conducted within an interdisciplinary research environment spanning social pharmacy, health professions education, and human-computer interaction

Principal supervisor
Professor (PhD in Social Pharmacy) Lotte Stig Nørgaard, Department of Pharmacy

Co-supervisors

Associate Professor (PhD and Docent in Social Pharmacy) Karin Svensberg, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uppsala

Associate Professor (PhD in Computer Science) Tariq Osman Andersen, Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen

Associate Professor (PhD in Engineering Education) Frederik Voetman Christiansen, Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen

Start
1 September 2026

Duration
3 years as a PhD student

Our group

The successful applicant will be part of the Social and Pharmacy group (SCP), the vision of which is to contribute to a better life with medicines through the newest knowledge about users, organizations and society and how these interact to shape medicines use in society. SCP’s research is mainly located within the three broad topic areas: Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Use, and Pharmaceutical Policy. The group consists of 3 professors, 2 associate professors, 2 PhD students, a research assistant and 3 external associate professors.

The PhD student will also be fully embedded in the Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education (CPDSE; https://www.cpdse.dk), a cross-university KU-SDU network with more than 60 active members across seven departments. CPDSE’s mission is to educate and train the future pharmaceutical workforce by integrating data science into pharmaceutical education at all levels. The center develops research-based teaching that bridges pharmaceutical sciences and data science across bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and continuing education programs.

Our department

The mission of Department of Pharmacy is to advance the pharmaceutical sciences by performing drug-related research and research-based teaching in topics including pharmaceutical technology and formulation, drug delivery, advanced drug analysis, and clinical and social pharmacy.

Information about the Department can be found at https://pharmacy.ku.dk/

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are:

Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team, preferably abroad
Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
Teaching graduate students in pharmaceutical sciences (a total of 300 hours)
Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. pharmacy, public health science, or other health related education. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Other important criteria are:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project (such experience in communication research/health professional education, educational research, AI/ML methods, data analysis, digital learning design, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment)
Relevant work experience
Previous publications
The grade point average achieved
Language skills

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international and interdisciplinary research environment spanning social pharmacy, data science, education, and clinical practice

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2025) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

The PhD student is expected to be affiliated to the graduate programme in pharmaceutical sciences, Drug Research Academy.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 29.700 DKK/Roughly 4,000 EUR (November 2025 level) plus pension.

Application procedure

Your application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking “Apply now” below and must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

4. Publication list (if possible)

5. Other information to consider: References and recommendations (if possible)

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2025, 23.59pm 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.

The further process

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant can comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 22.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Questions

For further information, applicants may contact the principal supervisor, Professor Lotte Stig Nørgaard, e-mail: lotte.norgaard@sund.ku.dk, phone: +45 3533 6101 or PhD coordinator Marianne W. Jørgensen, e-mail: marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk, phone: +45 3533 6449.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

For more information on working and living in Denmark visit http://ism.ku.dk (International staff mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Postdoc in Field Validation of Methane Mitigation Technologies

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in the quantitative validation of a full-scale methane mitigation system operating in a commercial dairy barn environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive field measurement and analysis program to document system performance under real-world conditions.

Key responsibilities include:
Field measurements and instrumentation
Deployment, calibration, and operation of sensors for methane (CH₄), ammonia (NH₃), and related gases
Integration of measurement systems with ventilation and process data streams
Ensuring data quality (QA/QC) in long-term monitoring campaigns
Performance evaluation
Quantification of methane removal efficiency under varying environmental and operational conditions
Analysis of system energy consumption and overall efficiency
Statistical analysis of seasonal and operational variability
Data analysis and modelling
Processing large, time-resolved datasets from field campaigns
Linking measured performance to system design and operating conditions
Supporting validation of models developed in other work packages
Sustainability and impact assessment
Contribution to life cycle assessment (LCA) of the system
Quantification of climate and environmental benefits
Scientific dissemination
Lead authorship of peer-reviewed publications on:
Methane removal performance
System energy use and environmental impact
Contribution to reports and stakeholder communication

The position involves close collaboration with engineers, modelers, and industry partners, and requires regular presence at the field site.

We are looking for a candidate with:
PhD in atmospheric chemistry, environmental engineering, or related field
Strong experience with field measurements and environmental monitoring
Demonstrated ability to work with large, real-world datasets
Experience with gas-phase measurements (e.g., CH₄, NH₃, VOCs) is highly desirable
Competence in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R)
Experience with uncertainty analysis and validation of environmental data
Track record of scientific publishing

Preferred qualifications:
Experience with agricultural emissions or ventilation systems
Familiarity with LCA or sustainability assessment
Experience working in interdisciplinary or industry-linked projects

Further information on the Department is linked at https://chem.ku.dk/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Matthew Johnson.

The position is open from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, the initial position is for a period of one year.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

Curriculum vitae
Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
Research plan – description of current and future research plans
Complete publication list
Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 1 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held the week of June 1, 2026.

PhD fellowship in Inorganic Chemistry

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Department of Chemistry, Section for Inorganic Chemistry invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Molecular Magnetic Materials for a project entitled “Spin-Photon Interfaces in Lanthanide coordination complexes”. This project is financed by a Novo Nordisk Foundation NERD - New Exploratory Research and Discovery grant.

Start date is 01.08.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

The PhD project will investigate the implementation of spin-photon interfaces in lanthanide coordination complexes with the aim that these materials are used as physical support for the implementation of Quantum Information Processing protocols. The PhD project concerns experimental and theoretical studies within molecular magnetic materials, including optical, magnetic resonance and other spectroscopies, coherent dynamics studies by Electron Paramangetic Resonance and theoretical modeling of the obtained data.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field of Molecular Magnetic Materials. Applicants can have a background from inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, catalysis, materials incorporating paramagnetic centres, spectroscopic and thermodynamic techniques relevant to molecular materials or catalysis, and theoretical interpretation of such data.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The position is available in the Piligkos group, which is part of the Inorganic Chemistry section. The Piligkos group carries out fundamental experimental and theoretical work, in inorganic chemistry with emphasis in molecular magnetic materials.

The group is a part of the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and spectroscopic and structure determination facilities.

Principal supervisor is Professor, Stergios Piligkos, Department of Chemistry, E-mail: piligkos@chem.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35 32 01 18.

The PhD programme

A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

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Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [chemistry, enginnering]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the regular PhD programmes

Carry through an independent research project under supervision
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in Molecular Magnetic Materials
Good language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking Apply for position below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if possible)
Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 3 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

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.

The further process

After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 23.

Questions

For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Three PhD positions on sustainable food systems

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator project ‘Uncovering a revolutionary way of transforming farming systems with forgotten foods’ (TRANSFORM-FARM) invites applications for three PhD scholarships. Each scholarship is for 3 years, full-time, starting on August 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our research
TRANSFORM-FARM aims to quantify where and how farming system transformation with forgotten foods can simultaneously tackle pressing health, poverty, and environmental challenges. Forgotten foods — also called neglected or underutilized species, opportunity crops, or orphan crops — are integral to local biocultural heritage but neglected by formal research, policy makers, and markets.

The project is led by Laura Vang Rasmussen.

The three PhD fellows will work in parallel on three ‘signature cases’ of forgotten foods:

PhD 1: Common portfolios of forgotten foods (such as amaranth, pigeon pea, and okra)

PhD 2: Baobab, also known as the tree of life

PhD 3: Moringa, also known as the miracle tree

The PhD fellows will conduct detailed data collection in Tanzania and Malawi to assess how forgotten foods are linked to people’s nutrition, poverty, and biodiversity. In addition, the PhD fellows will work closely with local communities to co-create scenarios on how to equitably scale up forgotten foods.

Qualification requirements
Essential experience and skills:

Candidates should have a master’s degree in environmental sciences, agroecology, agronomy, geography, land system science, health or a related field – depending on the PhD position applied for
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams
Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills in one or more of the following (please indicate in the cover letter which experience you have):

Experience with data collection in remote areas, preferably in low- or middle-income countries
Experience with quasi-experimental methods
Experience with R or Phyton
Experience with food consumption surveys and nutrition indicators
Experience with poverty surveys
Experience with bird surveys (only relevant for PhD 2 and 3)
Experience with assessments of equity and social justice

Place of employment
The successful candidates will be enrolled at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science.

The place of employment is at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (Øster Voldgade 10, 1350, Copenhagen), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

The PhD fellows will be based within the Section for Geography at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN). The candidates will be part of Rasmussen’s group: the Livelihood, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Deforestation (LAND) lab: LAND lab, the Centre for Remote Sensing and Deep Learning of Global Tree Resources (TreeSense): TreeSense, and the Land Use, Earth Observation and Sustainability research group: LUES Research group

IGN conducts research and education on the past, present and future physical, chemical and biological environments of the Earth and their interactions with societal and human systems to provide graduates and research in support of sustainable future solutions for society. Further information on the Department can be found at Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management – University of Copenhagen.

The positions will start on August 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor Laura Vang Rasmussen, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, lr@ign.ku.dk.

The PhD programme
A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as a PhD fellow is full-time and for a maximum of 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

Carry out an independent research project under supervision
Complete PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS / 1/2 FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals
Present the project at international conferences
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

Questions
For further information please contact Laura Vang Rasmussen; lr@ign.ku.dk .

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/

Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page). The letter should specify a) whether you are applying for PhD1, 2, or 3 (please select only one), and b) which of the skills you have from the list of ‘desirable experience’.
A research proposal (max. one page) for the specific PhD position (specify whether it is PhD1, 2, or 3). The proposal should outline research questions and proposed methods.
Curriculum vitae.
Original diplomas for Bachelor and Master Degrees and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is May 10 2026, 23:59 GMT+2

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

Interviews will be held in early June 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity in our research community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our commitment to addressing global environmental challenges through innovative research.

After the deadline, a number of applicants will be shortlisted for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The assessor will evaluate the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified for the 5+3 model as described above. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

211-2421/26-2H PhD fellowships in experimental superconducting quantum information devices

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

PhD fellowships in experimental superconducting quantum information devices
Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

We are seeking candidates for 2-3 PhD fellowships in the field of experimental superconducting quantum information devices.

Overview: Our lab explores novel and high-coherence superconducting circuits across multiple directions and are looking for PhD-level researchers to work in the areas of novel superconducting two-qubit couplers/gates, reservoir-engineered/bosonic encodings (e.g., GKP) in superconducting circuits and larger-scale superconducting processors aimed at early quantum error correction experiments (e.g., surface-code primitives). Candidates will have the freedom to shape their research within this landscape in close collaboration with our team and theory partners.

The successful PhD candidates will combine nanofabrication, superconducting circuit design (including device simulation and modeling), low-temperature experiments in cryofree dilution refrigerators using low-noise and high-frequency electrical measurement techniques. Depending on your interests, you might, for example:

Design and realize dissipatively stabilized GKP qubits, develop control, characterization and tomographical methods for encoded states, and analyze noise and error channels.
Engineer and benchmark novel coupler architectures to enable fast, low-error two-qubit gates while mitigating crosstalk and unwanted interactions.
Fabricate and bring up larger superconducting processors, develop robust calibration and automation, and execute early QEC protocols (e.g., parity checks and syndrome extraction) to probe stability and performance.

The projects will be part of the Superconducting Quantum Information and Devices Lab (SQuID Lab), at the Novo Nordisk Quantum Computing Programme located at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

Applicants should hold a masters degree in physics, preferably with relevant experimental experience.

Scientific writing and communication will be in English.

The position is open from 1 Octobe 2026 or by arrangement. The duration of the PhD Programme is three years.

Inquiries about the projects can be made to PI Associate Professor Morten Kjaergaard (mkjaergaard@nbi.ku.dk), co-PIs Research Scientist Jacob Hastrup (jacob.hastrup@nbi.ku.dk) and Assistant Professor Svend Krøjer (svend.moeller@nbi.ku.dk).

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor Morten Kjaergaard, Niels Borh Institute, mkjaergaard@nbi.ku.dk

Description of the scientific environment:
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is establishing a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge quantum programme in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, NQCP will drive research and innovations at multiple levels - from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The long-term mission of the programme is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

Further information about NQCP can be found at www.nqcp.ku.dk.

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project, i.e., experience with some of the following: superconducting qubits, nanofabrication, device modeling, cryogenic measurements, etc.
Relevant publications.
Relevant work experience.
Other relevant professional activities.
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in superconducting qubit development.
Good language skills.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme:

Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE.
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad.
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities.
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals.
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project.

The PhD programme

A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years. Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page, including motivation and preferred research direction).
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if possible).
If possible, please list up to three scientists that you have worked with closely in your past research. (We will contact you for your consent if we wish to contact these.)

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is Sunday 10 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +2

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

PhD fellowship in membrane proteins from viruses, their functional and structural properties, and their druggability

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Laboratory for Molecular and Translational Pharmacology (MolPharm) at Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, is seeking a highly motivated PhD fellow to characterize viral membrane proteins.

The PhD position is fully funded and for 3 years, starting on 15 July 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Information on MolPharm can be found at: Rosenkilde Group – University of Copenhagen

Our research

We investigate how membrane proteins translate structural features into functional outcomes. For many years, we have focused on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) with an emphasis on ligand recognition, receptor activation, intracellular cycling, biased signaling, and crosstalk in the immune and endocrine systems. Our work extends to virus-encoded ion channels (viroporins), where we study the same properties as those of the receptors. We combine molecular pharmacology, structural biology, computation, and quantitative biophysics, supported by state-of-the-art biophysical assays and site‑directed approaches to identify and characterize novel modulators of GPCRs and viral ion channels.

The project

We are looking for a driven and ambitious person who can work independently and in collaboration with other groups. The candidate should have a strong interest in pursuing a PhD degree in the field of protein science with a focus on viral membrane proteins.

The project will address fundamental questions regarding the structure, oligomerization, and pore-forming and/or ion‑channel function of viroporins, a diverse family of small viral membrane proteins that form oligomeric pores essential for viral life cycle and pathogenesis. The goal is to define the molecular principles governing viroporin assembly, map intra- and intersubunit contacts, and study pore function, ion selectivity, and druggability via modulation by small‑molecule inhibitors. This includes establishing high‑throughput pipelines for heterologous expression, purification, and reconstitution of viral membrane proteins. Druggability will be assessed using a high-throughput fluorescence-based screening platform in a human cell line.

Who are we looking for?

The person we are looking for should have a master’s degree or equivalent in biochemistry, structural biology, medicinal chemistry, molecular biomedicine, or a related field, with basic theoretical and practical knowledge of protein science, cell biology, and pharmacology.

The applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English. The candidate is expected to take the initiative in driving the project while also collaborating with other members of the MolPharm lab. Emphasis will be given on personal qualities, including analytical capacity, accuracy, flexibility, and collaborative skills.

Additional merits or desired skills: The ideal candidate has one or more of the following competencies: molecular pharmacological characterizations of membrane proteins in eukaryotic cells, including, for instance, GPCRs or ion channels; protein chemistry approaches such as recombinant protein expression and purification, biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins; advanced microscopy methods.

The selection is based on the following criteria: Completion of the above qualifications, grades in relevant courses, suitability of the courses to the research program, previous experience in working and/or performing research in the wider area that relates to structural and functional properties of membrane proteins. An integrated assessment of the applicant is conducted to identify the best possible candidate who can succeed in doctoral studies and contribute to the positive development of the department and the research program.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The Rosenkilde Group is part of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, located on the Panum campus in the Northern Campus area, close to the center of Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic, international research environment. The group forms an integral part of the Molecular and Translational Pharmacology research division, bringing together scientists with shared interests in membrane proteins: G protein‑coupled receptor (GPCR) biology, viroporins, ion channels, transporters, ligand recognition, receptor activation and desensitization, allosteric modulation, and oligomerization.

Our research focuses on understanding the relationship between the structure and function of membrane proteins. We combine molecular pharmacology, structural biology, biophysical assays, and computational approaches to uncover mechanisms of activation, modulation, and inhibition, discover novel ligands, and refine them to improve drug properties.

The environment provides access to state‑of‑the‑art experimental facilities for receptor characterization, ligand screening, and functional assays, supported by a broad expertise spanning protein engineering, mutagenesis, signaling analyses, and biophysical characterization

Principal supervisor is Professor Mette M. Rosenkilde, rosenkilde@sund.ku.dk

Job description:

Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at SUND are:

Carrying through an independent research project under supervision

Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
Participating in an active research environment, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Writing scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 31,200 DKK, /Roughly 4,170 EUR (November 2025 level). In addition, the employer will pay 18,07% in pension.

The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Application procedure

Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
CV incl. education, experience, language skills, and other skills relevant for the position
Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree
Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: 13 May 2026 23:59 pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline and not to consider applications that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process

After the application deadline expires, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

Once the assessment work is complete, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to them.

You find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed in accordance with the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 21 and 22.

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.

PhD fellowship in geology - PhD Project in thermodynamic modelling

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Natural History Museum Denmark
Faculty of SCIENCE

University of Copenhagen

Natural History Museum Denmark invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in thermodynamic modelling of alkaline magmas. The project is part of the research project ‘Crystallization of Rare Earth Element Minerals’, which is led by Curator of Petrology Kristoffer Szilas, and financed by Independent Research Fund Denmark.

Start date is expected to be September 1st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Greenland holds a significant untapped potential for sourcing much of Europe’s future metal needs for the green energy transition. The Gardar Proveince of South Greenland is in particular exceptionally prospective for the highly critical rare earth elements. This PhD project will apply thermodynamic modelling to alkaline magmas with the aim of improving our understanding of the why the Gardar Province is so enriched in rare earth elements. This PhD project will carry out a detailed examination of the alkaline rocks from the Gardar Province using our comprehensive collections at the Natural History Museum Denmark. By modelling the interplay between the mantle source region, melting conditions, and crustal assimilation, the overall goal of this project is to determine the key stages in the evolution of the Gardar Province, and the specific mechanisms that led to the crystallization of critical metal-bearing minerals.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the fields of geology and geochemistry with a strong background in petrology. Previous experience with thermodynamic modelling is considered essential, as this will be the core of this research project.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

We are a small group of geologists who have specialized in studying the geology of Greenland, including the formation of mineral deposits. The group is a part of Natural History Museum Denmark, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located within the Botanical Garden right the heart of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories with micro-XRF, SEM, and Raman microspectroscopy as the main instruments.

Principal supervisor is Curator of Petrology, Kristoffer Szilas, Natural History Museum Denmark, szilas@snm.ku.dk and Professor Owen Weller-Gibbs at Cambridge University is co-supervising the project.

A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. geology or geochemistry. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme

(ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)

Carry through an independent research project under supervision

Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Good language skills
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in petrology
Previous experience with thermodynamic modelling is considered essential

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if possible)
Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is May 15th 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held on June 17th 2026.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Department of Plant and Environmental Science (PLEN) invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Soil Fertility. The project is part of the research project “Can microbial phosphorus mobilization be primed? Organic fertiliser effect on biological soil phosphorus cycling (PRIME-P)”, which is financed by the NovoNordisk Foundation.

Start date is 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
Biobased fertilisers (BBF) exist in many forms (sewage sludge, compost, animal manures etc.) with different chemical properties, elemental composition and nutrient concentrations influencing their behaviour upon addition to soil. Unlike mineral phosphate fertilisers, many BBF contain significant amounts of organic phosphorus (P) and calcium phosphate forms, which are not directly available to plants. Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in the mineralization of organic P and the solubilisation of inorganic P, making microbial-driven soil P transformations essential for plant P availability when using BBF. Because of the relatively large carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) contents of BBF, soil organic matter may be signicantly modified, thereby affecting soil microbial activity. Plants, through their root exudates (soluble low-molecular-weight components such as sugars and organic anions), provide easily accessible forms of C that microorganisms can utilize in the rhizosphere. These exudates are continuously released by active roots, sustaining high microbial activity due to their bioavailability. The continuous supply of C in the rhizosphere can create a priming effect on various microbial activities by accelerating the decomposition of native and added stable soil organic matter. In C-limited soil environments, this could enhance organic P mineralization by promoting microbial activity through energy provision. Thus, plants can sustain microbial growth and activity, fostering microbial P mobilisation. This priming effect by root exudates is particularly relevant after the depletion of the available C pool added by BBF amendments, where a large proportion of C is in a stable form.

The main objective of the PhD project is to assess whether rhizosphere P cycling priming occurs in soils that have received BBF. The main research questions are: 1) Do labile C from root exudate promote microbial P mobilization? 2) Do the addition of BBF further promote microbial P mobilization in the rhizosphere? 3) Can the collected data of rhizosphere P priming be used to improve soil P modelling capacity?

To address these questions, activities will include root exudate simulation development using microdialysis, soil incubations to assess the effect of root exudates on C mineralization and microbial P processing on soils amended with BBF (using isotopic techniques (33P), imaging techniques, molecular tools (microbial gene expression of organic P mineralization - PhoC and PhoD), and may include the implementation of a soil-plant model in collaboration with another team member.

Principal supervisor is Asc. Prof. Dorette Müller Stöver and the project is led and co-supervised by Assist. Prof. Nelly S. Raymond.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of soil biogeochemistry, soil biology, plant nutrition or a closely related discipline, with interest in fundamental and applied aspects of soil science and plant nutrition. We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent spoken and written English. We encourage applications from candidates with a combination of the following or closely related competences:

strong knowledge of, and interest in, soil biogeochemistry processes, with special emphasis on phosphorus, soil biology and soil organic matter dynamics.
excellent experimental experience in laboratory work, including soil sampling and analyses, soil incubation, use of isotopic techniques, use of microdialysis etc.
ability to translate theoretical scientific questions into practical experimental designs and measurement.
ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets. Experience in modelling chemical transfers in soil would be an advantage.
ability to work independently and take initiative, strong hands-on problem-solving skills, and the capacity to acquire new skills.

We recognize that research shows that women and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about this position and believe you can contribute, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not perfectly match every qualification listed. We value curiosity, motivation, and the potential and willingness to learn.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
The successful candidate will be anchored in the Soil Fertility and Nutrient Recyling group within the Plant and Soil section of the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen (https://plen.ku.dk/english/research/plant_soil/soil-fertility-and-nutrient-recycling/). The group is located at the Frederiksberg campus. Our research group addresses soil fertility challenges in sustainable agriculture, with a particular focus on nutrient recycling from organic waste materials of rural, urban and industrial origin. We aim to improve our understanding of how different recycling strategies affect soil nutrient and organic matter dynamics and soil ecosystem resilience. This knowledge supports improved nutrient recycling and use efficiency, enhanced crop productivity, and the promotion of soil health for the 21st century. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories, climate chambers and access to long-term field trials. As part of the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Science, we have access to state of the art instruments and a wide range of methods relevant to soil biogeochemistry.

The PhD project involves collaboration among the University of Copenhagen, the Swedish Agricultural University (SLU), the University of Guelph (UG) and the CSIRO in Australia. The project supervisor at the University of Copenhagen is Assistant Professor Nelly S. Raymond, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. The principal supervisor is Associate Professor Dorette Müller Stöver. Prof. Anke Hermann (SLU) will be supervising the establishment of the reverse microdialysis work and Prof. Kari Dunfield (UG) will contribute to the microbial molecular work related to organic P mineralization.

The PhD programme

A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. soil science, or biogeochemistry. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme

Carry through an independent research project under supervision
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at other research institutions (TUB)
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in the development of sustainable crop systems that are resource-use efficient, biodiversity-friendly and promote important ecosystem services
Proficiency in spoken and written English, including skills in academic writing. Your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 level.

Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Cover letter/motivation letter for the application (max. one page)
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
A short reflection on your research interests, experience, and how the project aims can be approached (max. one page)
Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
A statement on AI use for the application.
Publication list (if possible)
Contact information for two referees (to contact upon request)

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 15 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements and will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 23-24, 2026.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact Assistant Professor Nelly S. Raymond (nray@plen.ku.dk). This email address is provided exclusively for questions about the position. Applications, CVs, or any other unsolicited materials will not be reviewed and will be permanently deleted without being opened, in compliance with applicable data protection regulations. All applications must be submitted through the official application portal as specified in the job advertisement.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/. https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

PhD Fellowships in measurement-induced quantum phase transitions

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Quantum Matter Lab at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applicants for PhD fellowships to investigate measurement-induced quantum phase transitions in epitaxial semiconductor-superconductor hybrid materials.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree, preferably with experience in experimental condensed matter physics, mesoscopic electron transport, or experimental solid-state quantum information science. The project combines nanofabrication, low-temperature measurements using a cryofree dilution refrigerator, low-noise and high-frequency electrical measurement techniques, data analysis, and close collaboration with theoretical physicists. Scientific writing and communication will be in English. The role involves close collaboration with our partner, the University of Washington, and may include extended scientific exchange visits to their laboratories. The position may also include the performance of other duties.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Lucas Casparis, lucas.casparis@nbi.ku.dk, and Professor Charles Marcus, marcus@nbi.ku.dk.

The positions are open from 1 September 2026, or a later start date can be agreed.

Description of the scientific environment:
The Quantum Matter Lab is a research group focusing on materials research, experimental solid-state physics, quantum nanoelectronics, and condensed matter device physics. The group provides a vibrant scientific environment for cutting-edge experimental research with close collaborations with theoretical physicists as well as potential collaborations with industry.

Our group is a part of Condensed Matter Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen and offer creative, stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

The University and the Center for Quantum Devices wish our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Further information about QDev can be found at www.qdev.dk.

The PhD programme

Depending of your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

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Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme

If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree, you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you: General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of the integrated programme
To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master programmes in Physics.

Students on the integrated programme will enroll as PhD students simultaneously with completing their enrollment in this MSc degree programme.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years, and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see: www.science.ku.dk/phd

Until the MSc degree is obtained, (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totaling a workload of 150 working hours per year.

A PhD grant portion is currently (2026) DKK 7.426 before tax.

When you have obtained the MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary-earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Qualifications
To be eligible for the regular PhD program, you must have completed a degree program, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programs, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 31,200 DKK/approx. 4,100 EUR (November 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

Curriculum vitae
Diplomas (Master degree or equivalent)
Motivation letter of application
Complete publication list
If possible, please list up to three scientists that you have worked with closely in your past research. (We will contact you for your consent if we wish to contact these.)

The deadline for applications is 17 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +2

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

If it is deemed appropriate from an overall perspective, you must be prepared to be security screened, in relation to international research and innovation collaboration, as part of the employment process at the University of Copenhagen.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

2 PhD fellowships in Machine Learning for Biology and Drug design

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Department of Computer Science (DIKU) invites applicants for two PhD fellowships in Neuro-symbolic Machine Learning for Biology and Drug design.

Start date is (expected to be) 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The projects

PhD1: Project in tractable, neuro-symbolic foundations for biomolecular machine learning.

The PhD project is part of TRANSFORMBIO, a collaboration between the BioML group at the University of Copenhagen (PI: Wouter Boomsma) and the University of Edinburgh (Co-PI: Antonio Vergari), focused on developing tractable neurosymbolic AI for biological sequence modeling.

The core challenge is that current foundation models for biology - despite their impressive performance - lack the ability to perform reliable, flexible probabilistic inference. They cannot exactly evaluate arbitrary conditional distributions or guarantee that predictions conform to known biological constraints. The PhD student will work on two main problems. First, developing probabilistic circuits (PCs) as expressive and tractable alternatives to variational autoencoders for protein family modeling, enabling flexible conditioning on observed amino acids and exact likelihood computation while maintaining competitive predictive performance. Second, developing scalable methods for constrained decoding in biological sequence models, ensuring outputs always respect structural or grammatical biological constraints such as codon-length rules or transmembrane topology. The position offers a collaborative international environment, including a research stay in Edinburgh.

PhD2: Project in Literature-Aware Neuro-symbolic Modeling of GPCR Interactions. The PhD project is a collaboration between the BioML group at the Department of Computer Science (PI: Wouter Boomsma) and the Pharmaceutical Informatics group at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (Co-PI: Alexander Hauser), focused on developing a neurosymbolic AI framework that integrates biomedical literature with 3D molecular structure for interpretable reasoning about protein–ligand interactions. The core challenge is that current AI systems treat scientific text and molecular geometry as separate knowledge sources: large language models process literature without grounding statements in 3D structure, while structure-based models ignore the mechanistic insight present in scientific text. This project bridges that gap, with a focus on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) - a pharmacologically important protein family with a rich structural and ligand literature. The PhD student will work on extracting and jointly representing biochemical and geometric knowledge from the GPCR literature, designing a neurosymbolic architecture based on probabilistic circuits that combines natural-language evidence with molecular geometry, and validating the resulting model on GPCR binder rediscovery tasks - with the longer-term goal of proposing novel binders. The PhD is part of a cohort of PhD students in the Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education (CPDSE), providing the PhD student with a uniquely interdisciplinary environment spanning AI methodology and pharmaceutical sciences.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the fields of machine learning, computational biology, or related areas at the interface of AI and the life sciences. Applicants can have a background from computer science, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, physics, or mathematics. Experience with deep learning, probabilistic modeling, natural language processing, or structural biology is an advantage. No single background is required - we welcome candidates who combine strong technical skills with curiosity about biological or pharmacological questions.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
Both PhD projects will be hosted at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) in the BioML group, led by Professor Wouter Boomsma (email: wb@di.ku.dk). The group currently comprises three PhD students and two postdocs, and focuses on developing machine learning methodology for the biological sciences, with recent emphasis on representation learning and biomolecular foundation models.

PhD 1 will be co-supervised by Antonio Vergari, Reader (Associate Professor) at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, who leads the APRIL lab. His research focuses on efficient and reliable deep probabilistic reasoning, and he holds an ERC Starting Grant on trustworthy ML. The PhD student will have the opportunity to spend part of their studies in Edinburgh as part of this collaboration.

PhD 2 will be co-supervised by Alexander Hauser at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (ILF), specialising in computational biology of GPCRs, including large-scale virtual screening and structure-based drug discovery. This position establishes a direct collaboration between the two groups within the Center for Pharmaceutical Data Science Education (CPDSE), providing the PhD student with a uniquely interdisciplinary environment spanning AI methodology and pharmaceutical sciences.

For both projects, our research facilities include access to high-performance computing infrastructure, including Denmark's Gefion supercomputer, and a collaborative cross-disciplinary network within the BioML group.

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks

Carry through an independent research project under supervision
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in neurosymbolic AI and its applications in the biological sciences
Good English language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project.
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if relevant)
Reference letters (if available)

The deadline for applications is 21 May 2026, 23:59 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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements, and conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

211-2408/26-2H Two PhD fellowships in Astrophysics and Planetary Science

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Two PhD fellowships in Astrophysics and Planetary Science
PhD Projects in the Chemistry of Planet formation
Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Niels Bohr Institute/Astrophysics and Planetary Science section invites applicants for two PhD fellowships in the chemistry of planet formation. The project is part of the Villum Young Investigator project “Chemistry meets Astrophysics: pathways to life-enabling ingredients during planet formation”.

Project 1
The PhD project 1 will investigate how the chemical composition of planet-forming disks shapes the volatile inventories of planets. Recent observations with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed a surprising diversity in the chemistry of inner disks, including systems that appear depleted in water but enriched in hydrocarbons. The project will combine infrared spectroscopic observations from JWST with data from the Atacama Large (sub-)Millimeter Array (ALMA) to characterize the chemical composition and physical structure of disks around very low-mass objects. These observations will be complemented by numerical simulations to put firm constraints on the physical and chemical processes responsible for the observed diversity. The project will help establish how variations in disk chemistry influence the building blocks of planets.

Start date is (expected to be) 01.09.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Project 2
The PhD project 2 will focus on characterizing the solid budget of planet-forming disks, including both ices and refractory materials. The student will analyze infrared spectroscopic observations obtained with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), targeting a sample of protoplanetary disks. Spectral decomposition will be carried out using state-of-the-art fitting routines in combination with laboratory ice spectra, and the analysis will be complemented by radiative transfer modeling to derive ice column densities. By characterizing disk ices across a statistically significant sample, the project aims to reveal the chemical composition of the solid building blocks available for planet formation.

Start date is (expected to be) 01.01.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of physics, chemistry and biology. Applicants can have a background in astrophysics, astrochemistry, planetary science, or related fields, with experience in astronomical data analysis, radiative transfer, or numerical modeling considered an advantage.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
The position will be hosted in the Astrophysics and Planetary Science section at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The group conducts research on star and planet formation, protoplanetary disks, and astrochemistry, with a strong focus on the observational characterization of the physical and chemical conditions in planet-forming environments. Members of the group combine observations from major international facilities, including JWST and the ALMA, with theoretical and numerical modeling to understand the origins of planetary systems and the chemical composition of embedded planets. The research environment is highly collaborative and international, welcoming new ideas. By promoting active engagement and the exchange of diverse perspectives, the research group aims at fostering a dynamic setting where innovative approaches can develop. This inclusive culture will strengthen the quality of the research while empowering team members to pursue novel directions and contribute meaningfully to the project’s goals.

Principal supervisor of PhD project 1 is Prof. Troels Haugbølle, Niels Bohr Institute, Astrophysics and Planetary Science, haugboel@nbi.ku.dk, +4535321141.
Principal supervisor of Project 2 is Prof. Jes K. Jørgensen, Niels Bohr Institute, Astrophysics and Planetary Science, jeskj@nbi.ku.dk, +4535324186.

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Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. physics, chemistry, biology. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks

Carry through an independent research project under supervision
Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
Relevant publications
Relevant work experience
Other relevant professional activities
Curious mind-set with a strong interest in astrophysics
Good language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

Motivated letter of application describing your interest in the PhD project and how your academic background and research interests relate to the project topic. (max. one page)
Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 26 May 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

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.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 25.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact Dr. Giulia Perotti.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].s

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

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