Three-year veterinary post doc position in investigational radiotherapy at the Danish Center for Particle Therapy (Aarhus) with employment at University of Copenhagen

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a three-year post-doctoral position in investigational radiotherapy for canine cancer patients at the Danish Center for Particle Therapy (DCPT) in Aarhus Denmark.

The position is available from 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Information about the two departments can be found at: https://ikv.ku.dk/english/ and https://www.en.auh.dk/departments/the-danish-centre-for-particle-therapy/

Our research
This research project investigates a novel type of radiotherapy in family-owned dogs with cancer and how tissue oxygen levels affect treatment efficacy and toxicity. The ultimate goal is to support the development of this new treatment modality for use in humans with cancer.

Importantly, the project is a collaboration between Copenhagen and Aarhus University, but with the majority of the research taking place in Aarhus. Hence, the post doc will have his/her primary workplace at the Danish Center for Particle Therapy in Aarhus, but with some working days in Copenhagen. During the project period, at least one (up to 2 months) research externship is planned at University of Pennsylvania.

Your job
You will be part of the proton FLASH radiotherapy group at the Danish Center for Particle Therapy (Aarhus University Hospital) and the veterinary FLASH group at the Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (University of Copenhagen). You will play an important role in connecting these two research groups across Denmark and establishing comparative veterinary trials at the DCPT and Aarhus University. Your main project involves recruitment of privately-owned dogs with solid malignant tumors into the FLASH project at DCPT, where functional imaging and radiotherapy will be performed alongside in vivo and in vitro assays to evaluate efficacy and toxicity and variables modifying these. You will work closely with referring vets and dog owners and with molecular imaging-researchers at the PET/CT section at Aarhus University and the FLASH radiotherapy-researchers at both DCPT and the Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Based on your research findings, you will write and publish in international peer-reviewed journals and present results at international conferences.  

Profile
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with a degree in veterinary medicine.

Essential experience and skills:

• A DVM degree and eligibility to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark
• A PhD degree in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences or a related discipline
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with veterinary clinical medicine including canine anaesthesia
• A competitive publication record

Desirable experience and skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience with veterinary clinical oncology or radiation oncology
• Experience with laboratory work
• Pre- or postgraduate teaching experience at the university level
• FELASA ABD course

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, however the daily workplace is the Danish Center for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University.

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 three years. The start date is 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter after agreement.

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.

Questions
For further information, please contact Betina Børresen; bb@sund.ku.dk https://dyrehospitalet.ku.dk/english/staff/?pure=en/persons/313390

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

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate (veterinary medicine). If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor has to be enclosed.
4. List of publications.
5. Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Deadline for applications: 17 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 meet 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.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://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 25+26

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