The two-year position is fully funded with an anticipated start date of the 1st of September 2026 or soon thereafter.

Location and Facilities

The candidate will be joining the Linderstrøm-Lang Centre for Protein Science with a vibrant and collegial environment and will help set the culture and organization of a newly established laboratory in the Centre. The group is a part of the Section for Biomolecular Sciences in the Department of Biology, part of the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, in Copenhagen, Denmark. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art equipment in the Center for Advanced Bioimaging and the Core Facility for Integrated Bioimaging. Together, the facilities house a Titan Krios, a Glacios, and a Helios Hydra along with several additional screening microscopes, full facilities for sample preparation, and a large suite of advanced light microscopes.

Responsibilities

The candidate’s duties will include designing and running experiments as well as data analysis within the fields of protein biochemistry, structural biology, and cell biology. The candidate will also support the teaching and mentoring of other trainees in the laboratory. Further information on the Department can be found here and an overview of the Section can be found here. Inquiries about the position can be made to Asst. Professor Kelli Hvorecny (kl.hvorecny@bio.ku.dk).

Qualifications

We are looking for a self-motivated and curiosity-driven researcher eager to help kick-start a newly established laboratory. The candidate should have:

• A PhD or equivalent in biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, or similar;
• Fluent written and spoken English skills;
• A background in protein biochemistry, including protein expression and purification;
• Experience with cryo-electron microscopy data collection and data processing;
• Experience with cell culture and transfection protocols;
• Previous work designing and executing biochemical and cell biological experiments; and
• Laboratory mentoring and teaching experience.

The candidate is expected to take initiative driving projects and to collaborate with the other group members and across the Section. Prior use of R for data analysis and plotting and experience with fluorescence microscopy is a plus. Emphasis will also be placed on interpersonal qualities, including analytical capacity and communication, accuracy, flexibility, and collaborative and mentoring skills.

The position is open from the 1st of September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking Apply for position below.

Please include:

1. Motivated letter of application (1 page maximum);
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Diplomas (PhD degree or equivalent);
4. Complete publication list;
5. Separate PDFs of 3 particularly relevant papers; and
6. The contact information for three references.

The deadline for the application is the 7th of June 2026, 23:59 CEST (GMT +2).

Next Steps

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 with selected candidates are expected to be held in July.

The researcher’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regards to publication and scientific communication. A candidate in biomedicine, or a related field, with cross-disciplinary experience from humanistic research (e.g. anthropology, philosophy, theology), is preferred. The researcher’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regards to publication and scientific communication. To a limited degree, the position may also include other duties, including administration and teaching. Participation in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors is expected.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered. A candidate with a strong cross-disciplinary scientific profile, from biomedicine to humanities, are preferred.

General criteria apply to the appointment of Researcher at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact for applicants and assessors

Further information on the Department can be found on the https://ivh.ku.dk/.

Inquiries about the position can be made to can be made to Professor Per Torp Sangild (pts@sund.ku.dk), Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

The employment as Researcher is a fixed-term, 37 years per week position for 2 years. The position is open from 15 august 2026 or after agreement.

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
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 7 June 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 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.

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/trial lectures are expected to be held in June or August 2026.

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

The assistant professor will join a cross-disciplinary research environment investigating, teaching, and disseminating how spirituality, faith and worldview assumptions intersect with scientific knowledge and practice in biomedicine and health sciences. Studies include how personal passion and existential dimensions influence decisions, outcomes, interpretations, research integrity and ethics in biomedical research, including when animals are used as models. The assistant professor is expected to develop an independent research profile employing qualitative, quantitative, biomedical, and/or theoretical methodologies, such as ethnographic fieldwork, interviews, surveys, and concept analyses. The research will relate partly to research performed in the MEVIN project (funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation, 2026-30) but extends also to other contexts. The position includes responsibility for research leadership and training of junior researchers, including co‑supervision of PhD, master and/or bachelor level students.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within the field of spirituality and health in biomedicine. Participation in formal pedagogical training program for assistant professors is expected. To a limited extent the position may also include performance of other duties.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider the level of documented, internationally competitive research within the field. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented qualifications and teaching experience will be considered. A candidate with a degree in medicine, biomedicine or a related field is preferred. 

General criteria apply to the appointment of Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact for applicants and assessors

Further information on the Department can be found on the homepages of Biomedicine, Comparative Pediatrics at https://ivh.ku.dk/english/research/comparative-pediatrics-and-nutrition/ and the affiliated cross-faculty Centre for Science and Faith at https://teol.ku.dk/Forskning/afd/center-for-videnskab-og-tro/.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Per Torp Sangild (pts@sund.ku.dk).

The employment as Assistant professor is a fixed-term, 37 years per week position for 3 years. The position is open from 15 September 2026 or after agreement.

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
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 7 June 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 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.

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/trial lectures are expected to be held in June or August 2026.

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

The University seeks to appoint an associate professor to the Department of Immunology and Microbiology to commence 1 October or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Information on the Department can be found at: https://sund.ku.dk/.

Job description
The Associate Professor will lead a research programme focusing on growth, nutrition, and metabolic health across the life course in both paediatric and adult populations. The research should integrate clinical cohort studies and trials in cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, and global child health. Candidates should document extensive experience with real-world registry data, longitudinal cohorts, and randomized nutrition interventions.

The associate professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for an associate professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc but may also be obtained in other ways.
• Teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies
• Research-based teaching

The associate professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 11 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information, please contact Professor Thor Theander, e-mail: thor@sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivations for applying for the position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

Application procedure
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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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 the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant 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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 10 June 2026.

The position is available from October 1st, 2026, but an earlier or later starting date is also possible.

The periods of childhood and adolescence are key components of the current strategy of the Department of Psychology, at the University of Copenhagen. We would like to strengthen our expertise, and impact around middle-childhood and adolescent development. Thus, we invite applications for a strategic, full-time, open-rank position (i.e. Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor) in this area.

We invite applicants whose research and teaching focus either on middle-childhood or adolescent development. We are especially interested in applicants whose work engages with contemporary challenges and/or has applied relevance, including but not limited to:

• Digitalization and youth culture
• Neurodiversity and developmental variation
• Identity and socioemotional development

A preferred candidate would have:

• A strong research profile within basic, applied or clinical middle-childhood or adolescent psychology
• For applicants with an applied profile, clinical training and expertise would be an advantage

The call includes the following types of positions:

• Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: The position comes with research and teaching obligations and offers the candidate a contract of six years that can result in a tenured associate professorship (contingent on positive evaluation).
• Associate Professor: The position is a permanent position with research and teaching obligations.
• Full Professor: The position is a permanent position with research and teaching obligations. Please note that candidates will only be evaluated at the level of position(s) that they apply for, but that candidates can apply for more than one level.

Hence, it is important that applicants clearly indicate the position(s) they are applying for.

The hired candidate will join a group of faculty members researching and teaching in different areas of Psychology. Teaching includes lectures, practical/training and theoretical seminars as well as supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in Clinical, Developmental, Neuropsychology, and/or Educational Psychology. The teaching responsibilities within these areas are shared across the faculty members (e.g., the hired candidate would teach parts of the lecture series). The candidate is expected to contribute to a new educational specialisation in applied child and youth psychology.
At the Department of Psychology, teaching is carried out in Danish or English.

The Department
The Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen is organized around three main research sections: Personality, Educational, Work and Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology; Clinical and Health Psychology and Psychological Humanities; and Cognitive and Neuropsychology. The section that the candidate will join will depend on their primary area of research but if possible, they will be expected to work across different research sections where relevant.

A considerable proportion of the education at the Department is directed towards the psychological profession and is characterized by a high level of critical engagement with theoretical, methodological, and applied contents. Our education also connects to other scientific disciplines and the department takes part in several interdisciplinary academic programmes.

Research at the Department is of high international and ethical standards and is characterized by a fundamental curiosity to shed light on various phenomena from a psychological perspective. Our research takes advantage of synergistic interactions across basic and applied psychological research and knowledge, as well as of interdisciplinary approaches. Research at the department benefits from state-of-the-art facilities (e.g. eye-tracking, neuroimaging), access to large populations through the Danish registries, and established collaborations with local hospitals for access to patient populations.

For further information about the Department, please see: Department of Psychology – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen

For further information about the Clinical and Health Psychology and Psychological Humanities, see: Clinical, Health, and Humanistic Psychology – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen

For a more detailed presentation of our current departmental strategy, please see: Strategy – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen

For a summary of our Departmental Code of Conduct, please see: Code of Conduct

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the positions include contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by conducting high quality basic or applied research, delivering excellent teaching and support to students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and fulfilling additional roles and responsibilities depending on the level of appointment.

We expect applicants to conduct and develop their own research in synergy with the ongoing work within the Department, and to contribute to implementing the current departmental strategy and helping to define our ongoing shared goals and aspirations.

Your Competencies and Opportunities:
To apply for the position, candidates must hold a PhD degree in Psychology, or a neighboring field, and be engaged in an active research programme of relevance to Clinical/Applied Psychology. Additional required qualifications and experiences are commensurate with rank. Candidates must have an emerging (Tenure-Track Assistant Professor) or established (Associate Professor and Full Professor) track record of successful research and research-based teaching within the field, as well as experience with supervision of junior researchers for Associate and Full Professor appointments.

It is essential that candidates have strong collaborative skills and are willing to take on academic and organizational citizenship or leadership roles (commensurate with rank) within the Department of Psychology.

The Department of Psychology views teaching as an integral part of employment at the department. Therefore, candidates should be able to demonstrate experience with teaching and teaching planning and coordination. Associate and Full Professor appointments would be expected to have undergone a formal education in teaching and learning in higher education.

A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills as well as an aptitude for working collaboratively with colleagues in planning and delivering teaching, in research projects and in the discharge of administrative duties.

Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to student learning, supporting student welfare and enhancing the student experience.

Merit criteria and career progression:
Six general criteria apply to the employment of assistant professors, associate professors and full professors at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding and management) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant must be assessed according to the specific requirements set out in the advertisement.

Information about the criteria for recognizing merit can be found here: Criteria for recognising merit – University of Copenhagen

Employment as an assistant professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level. The assistant professorship is an educational position where the main tasks are research (including publication / academic dissemination duties) and research-based teaching (with related examination duties). Assistant professors must complete a university pedagogical programme and a written assessment of the teaching qualifications must be provided no later than three months before the termination of employment. The position as assistant professor may be filled as part of a tenure track programme under which the employee after a maximum of six years transfers to employment as an associate professor. Such transfer requires that the employee is assessed and found to be academically qualified for the level of associate professor. The department will continuously follow up on the assistant professor's development in relation to the set criteria.

More information about the tenure-track Assistant Professor programme for promotion to Associate Professor can be found here: Tenure track at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

Who to Contact:
If you have questions to the position, please write to Head of Department, Annemarie Olsen; ano@psy.ku.dk.

Terms of appointment
Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne). In addition to the salary a 18,07 % contribution to the pension scheme is paid. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

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: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

Non-Danish speaking employees are strongly encouraged to acquire the proficiency in Danish required to teach and interact with colleagues in that language in 3-6 years. The Department will provide and pay for the necessary language training.

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 HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen

How to Apply
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply for position” icon at the bottom of the page to apply.

The application material must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. ZIP files and files that exceeds 20 MB cannot be uploaded.

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

• Motivated application (max. 3 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Publication list. A complete list of all publications with clearly marked publication dates. The uploaded publications must be marked with * on the list to be assessed.
• Publications. Applicants can submit a maximum of 6 publications. The 6 most important publications, of which at least three must have been published within the five years immediately preceding the deadline for application. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and named from 1 to 6.
• Research plan that includes a brief description of previous research as well as a plan for the next few years (max. 3 pages)
• Teaching portfolio. Documentation of teaching qualifications in accordance with the University guidelines for teaching portfolios when appointing academic staff at the University of Copenhagen
• Documentation of societal impact and ability to disseminate information. Documentation of the ability to disseminate information to and share knowledge with society.

Please note that candidates will only be evaluated at the level of position(s) that they apply for, but that candidates can apply for more than one level.

Hence, it is important that applicants clearly indicate the position(s)/level(s) they are applying for.
Furthermore, if you are applying for positions at several levels, please indicate 1st and 2nd priority.

The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0350/26-2K #1

The closing date for applications is June 10, 2026 at 23:59 (CEST]

Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered. 

The Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics is home to 1400 students and 190 part or full-time members of staff. The Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics provides the setting for international research and education from BA- to PhD studies within language and communication, language technology, literature, media, culture, and gender studies.

The successful candidate will be attached to the Centre for Language Technology (CST), which is one of the research centres of the department. CST conducts research in different areas of interest for language technology, such as Natural Language Processing, construction of NLP resources and benchmarks, Computational Cognitive Modeling and Multimodality, NLP infrastructure and policy, Representation Learning for NLP and Digital Humanities, among others, see also: https://cst.ku.dk/english/.  The Centre has a strong international profile, at the same time as pursuing the development of language technology methods and resources for the Danish language. The Centre has considerable experience managing international research projects, frequently attracts visiting researchers and has organised major conferences in the field. Together with the Department of Computer Science of the University of Copenhagen, it offers an international MSc programme in ‘IT and Cognition’. The program, which currently admits about 30 students a year, consists of a range of courses in the areas of Natural Language Processing and Cognitive Science. In addition, we teach at several BA programs and electives, such as the BA for Danish-speaking students ‘Kognitions- and Datavidenskab’ (Cognition and Data Sciences) hosted at the Department of Psychology, and the BA elective package ‘AI, Programmering og Sprogteknologi’ (AI, Programming, and Language Technology) for humanities students.

This position comes with an opportunity to negotiate a start package that will help leverage the candidate’s scientific deliverables in the initial years of employment. The negotiation for the start package takes place as part of the recruitment process. Please read about the contents of the programme and conditions, as well as UCPH’s extensive support for international researchers here.

Job content
The successful candidate will contribute to one or more of the Centre’s research areas and will teach courses belonging to the above-mentioned study programs.

We expect the candidates to have a research profile with a strong publication record from relevant, high impact conferences and journals.

An assistant professorship is a tenured academic position involving both research and teaching. More information can be found here: https://jobportal.ku.dk/tenure-track/tenure-track-paa-ku/

The successful candidate will be expected to complete a teacher-training course designed especially for assistant professors, and to take part in all the activities of the department, including examinations and administration.

A tenure-track assistant professorship is a six-year, fixed-term academic position involving both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be obliged to complete a teacher-training course designed especially for assistant professors and will be expected to take part in all the activities of the Department, including examinations and administration.
Approximately six months before the end of the six-year period as tenure-track assistant professor, a committee set up by the Dean will assess whether the assistant professor can be considered for promotion to a tenured position as associate professor.

Read more about the tenure-track programme at the Copenhagen University her: Tenure track at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have a PhD degree or its equivalent within the area advertised. Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can demonstrate teaching experience at university level.The duties of the position are evenly distributed between tasks related to teaching and tasks related to research (including relevant administration and knowledge-sharing). Documented competences in both of these main fields of activity, as well as the ability to reflect on them, will be weighted in the assessment process (see further below).

Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on the following academic and personal qualifications:

• Research qualifications, which will be assessed in relation to the period of active research, the degree of originality, and academic output, e.g. number of publications published in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals or in comparable high-ranking series published with internationally recognized publishing houses.
• The applicant’s scientific record, academic breadth and depth, rigour, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Teaching qualifications. See also our Educational Charter at https://humanities.ku.dk/about/strategic-landmarks/educational_charter/
• Experience and qualifications with regards to dissemination of research, knowledge-sharing and engagement with the wider public, the media and the world of politics
• Documentation of possible administrative qualifications

Assistant professors must hold an academic record demonstrating internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized potential to make a future impact.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be taken into account. Applicants’ outreach qualifications, including the ability to attract external funding, will also be considered.

Within a reasonable period of time (max. 2 years), non-Danish-speaking appointees are expected to acquire proficiency in Danish sufficient to teach in Danish as well as interact with colleagues and students.

For further details about the qualification requirements for assistant professorships, please refer to the job structure for academic staff: https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/375

For further information about the position, please contact Centre Leader Bolette Sandford Pedersen (bspedersen@hum.ku.dk)

Application
Applications must be submitted online in Adobe PDF or Word format. ZIP-files cannot be uploaded.

Please note that each field in the application form must contain a single file of max. 20Mb.

Please click on the “Apply online” icon at the bottom of the page.

The application must be written in English and must include the following enclosures:

• Application letter/cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (with the applicant’s e-mail address and telephone number)
• Documentation of qualifications (examination certificates/PhD diploma, etc.).
• List of referees/reference letters
• Complete and numbered list of publications. The enclosed publications must be marked with *.
• Research plan, including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years that includes an account of involvement in organising research, establishment of research seminars, symposia and congresses, etc.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications and research dissemination (organisation of classes, materials, courses and other forms of teaching).
• Publications. Applicants may choose a maximum of five publications for assessment, of which at least two must have been published within the five years immediately preceding the deadline for applications. At least two of these publications must have been published in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals or in comparable high-ranking series published with internationally recognized publishing houses. Publication dates must be clearly marked on the publication list. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and listed from 1 to 5.

Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors, or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavours, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be clearly stipulated. The faculty may ask for a signed statement from the co-authors stipulating the extent and nature of each individual’s contribution.

Only material in English, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish will be assessed.

All material will be shredded at the end of the appointment procedure.

Appointment procedure
After the application deadline, the Dean will set up an expert assessment committee to evaluate applicants in relation to the advertised position. The applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will have the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment relating to themselves before the appointment is finalised.

Applicants will be continuously informed about the progress of the procedure by e-mail.

Further information on the recruitment process at the University of Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen

For practical questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0254/26-2N #1

Salary and conditions of employment
The post will be filled according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Additional bonuses may be negotiated on an individual basis.  Compensation packages comprising a relocation bonus for international scholars and a special tax scheme are offered to researchers recruited abroad. As for the latter, see www.movingtodenmark.ku.dk

If you consider applying from abroad, you may find useful information on what it is like working in Denmark before you apply for a position at the UCPH. See: http://ism.ku.dk/, http://workingconditions.ku.dk/ and https://www.workindenmark.dk/

The UCPH wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 CEST, 10 Juni 2026.

Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered.

The position will contribute to tasks related to an EU-funded research and innovation project called “Resilient European rural outlooks: opportunities for transformation, empowerment and development – REROOTED”. The project will develop strategies to mitigate or adapt to demographic trends: declining and ageing populations in peripheral rural areas, based on local competencies, and engagement. The local solutions (strategies) include social and spatial development, climate adaptation and rural-urban synergies. A main task for the applicant will involve work on, in and with the Danish frontrunner case, Lolland, including the facilitation of dialogue co-labs.  

The Danish case, municipality of Lolland, works to increase the attractivity and quality of life of the area. New workplaces, an active settlement policy, redevelopment of town centers to regenerate urban life, international recruitment and settlement policy, and adaptation of services to the demographic situation are among the policies we expect the project to address. A common goal for all activities is to anchor them more firmly in the local democracy. Researchers will work closely with local stakeholders and citizens. The applicant is expected to work independently in the project in close collaboration with the Danish and the international project team. The post may also include performance of other duties, including some teaching.

Qualifications

We look for a post doc researcher with educational background in urban or landscape planning, landscape architecture, urban design, geography, relevant social sciences, or similar.  Applicants must hold a PhD degree.

Danish language / communication skills are essential as the applicant must be able to communicate fluently with local stakeholders. Also, written and spoken academic English skills is a necessity.

Knowledge of community-driven development in rural areas or small towns is an advantage as well as experience with qualitative case study work, dialogue-based research, designing and facilitating collaborative processes with different citizen groups and stakeholders, and experience with written, oral or digital dissemination of research to a broader audience.

About the workplace

The PostDoc will be associated with the research group “Spatial Change and Planning”. The group aims to provide an integrated understanding of the urban-rural continuum, comprising cities, peri-urban areas and rural districts. The research group is based in the sections for Landscape Architecture and Planning, engaging in the study programs of Landscape Architecture and Nature Management and in various research projects on sustainable and inclusive cities and landscapes, providing evidence, critical perspectives and design-based solutions that challenge current practices and deliver actual impact.

Further information on the Department is linked at www.ign.ku.dk or https://ign.ku.dk/english/

 Inquiries about the position can be made to head of the research group, Christian Fertner.

The position is open from 15 th August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is for 3 years.

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 (max. 2 pages) – description of current and future research interests related to the topic of the research project
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant publications

The deadline for applications is 10th June 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.

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

Interviews will be held during the weeks 28 - 31

Globe Institute
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor to commence as soon as possible.

Information on the department can be found at: http://www.sund.ku.dk/.

Job description
The position is within the field of soil biogeochemistry, enhanced rock weathering (ERW), and the management of agricultural systems to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The successful candidate will contribute to the Institute’s growing research portfolio on nature‑based climate solutions, with a focus on carbon uptake in agriculture systems and the development of protocols for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of carbon dioxide removal via ERW.

The subject area includes:

• Field-scale experimentation on ERW across diverse soil types, climates, and cropping systems
• Soil carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas fluxes, and biogeochemical interactions
• Development and validation of MRV methods for carbon removal
• Integration of ERW research with sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate mitigation
• Collaboration with industry, policy, international partners and our Deputy Head of Department for innovation to support real‑world deployment of ERW

The tenure track assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination
• research-based teaching
• sharing knowledge with society
• participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors

The tenure track assistant professor’s performance will be evaluated through annual evaluations. Furthermore, the tenure track assistant professor will be evaluated in a mid-track appraisal.

After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure track assistant professor will be employed as associate professor. Find more information about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen.

Required qualifications General criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

For tenure-track assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• a PhD degree or similar qualifications within soil science or biogeochemistry
• Expertise in both inorganic and organic carbon cycling
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing ERW field trials
• Strong background in statistical analysis of agricultural field trials
• Demonstrated innovation in ERW MRV

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

The assistant professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

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

The position is permanent.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Anders Johannes Hansen (ajhansen@sund.ku.dk) or Professor Tue Hassenkam (tue.hassenkam@sund.ku.dk).  

Foreign applicants may find the University’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application
The application must be submitted in English, and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant diplomas)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (2-4 pages)
• Teaching plan
• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching portfolio, if applicable (Guidelines)

Please note: It is mandatory to upload a teaching plan in the online application form. Should you not be able to produce a teaching plan, please upload a blank document in this box instead.

Application procedure
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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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 the University's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The application 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 encourages all interested in this post to apply.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 11 June 2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 9 October 2026.

The Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics is home to 1600 students and 160 members of staff. It provides the setting for international research and education from BA to PhD studies within language, language technology, Natural Language Processing, literature, media, culture, and gender studies.

The successful candidate will be attached to the Centre for Language Technology (CST), which is one of the research centres of the department. CST conducts research in different areas of interest for language technology, such as Natural Language Processing, construction of NLP resources, Computational Cognitive Modeling and Multimodality, NLP infrastructure and policy, Representation Learning for NLP and Digital Humanities, among others.  It has a strong international profile, at the same time as pursuing the development of language technology methods and resources for the Danish language. The Centre has considerable experience managing international research projects, frequently attracts visiting researchers, and has organised major conferences in the field. In collaboration with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen, it offers an international MSc programme in IT and Cognition. The programme, which currently admits about 30 students a year, comprises a range of courses in Natural Language Processing and Cognitive Science. In addition, we teach at several BA programs and electives, such as the BA ‘Kognitions- and Datavidenskab’ hosted at the Department of Psychology and an elective package on Language-Centric AI for students in the Humanities.

Job content
The successful candidate will contribute to the project METALLM (Exploring Metaphors in LLMS), granted by the Independent Research Fund Denmark 2026-2029; see https://cst.ku.dk/english/projects/metallm.

The candidate will contribute to the project’s WP2 – Cognitive Processing of Metaphor. WP2 investigates how people understand metaphorical language and compares human processing with that of large language models (LLMs). Using reading tasks and eye‑tracking, the project examines how human attention and interpretation vary across different types of metaphors, and compares these patterns with the attentional mechanisms of LLMs tested on a comparable range of expressions. The overall goal is to better understand similarities and differences between human cognition and computational language models during metaphor processing.

The position involves designing and conducting psycholinguistic experiments using eye‑tracking, analysing eye‑tracking data, and collaborating on the implementation of cognitively informed language models.

Ideal candidates have a background in psycholinguistics, cognitive science, experimental psychology and/or computational modeling, with experience in eye‑tracking and strong quantitative and programming skills.

Teaching qualifications are not a requirement, even if the candidate will contribute with limited teaching. More details on our educational programmes are provided at https://www.ku.dk/studies/bachelor/cognitive-data-science, and https://www.ku.dk/studies/masters/it-and-cognition.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as a postdoctoral researcher requires research qualifications at a level at least equivalent to those obtained through the satisfactory completion of a PhD programme within the relevant field.

You can find further information about the qualification requirements for postdoctoral positions here: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (In Danish only).

You can also find further information about the postdoctoral position on our English webpage on career paths for early‑career researchers at the University of Copenhagen: Career at The University of Copenhagen.

Assessment Criteria
Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research qualifications, including their publications, ability to conduct independent research and participate in research collaborations, and their experience of research management. In addition, the applicant’s research plan and research potential will be assessed in relation to the overall project described above.

Teaching qualifications are not a requirement, but if the Postdoc is expected to teach, then documented teaching experience can be included in the overall assessment. 

You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the faculty’s strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks.

Application
Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to apply.

Applications should be written English and must include the following attachments:  

1. Letter of motivation
2. CV
3. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma) 
4. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories:

• Peer-reviewed publications:
  • Monographs and anthologies
  • Articles in journals
  • Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
• Non-peer-reviewed publications:
  • Publications disseminating research findings, etc.

The publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered.

• Research plan (maximum 5 pages)

The plan should include a brief account of previous research, current research projects, and a forward-looking outline of the planned research contribution over the coming years. The plan should also describe your involvement in research organisation, research collaborations, and active participation in research environments at both local and international levels.

• Teaching portfolio (statement: maximum 5 pages; documented appendices: maximum 10 pages) Please refer to the UCPH guidelines for teaching portfolios available at: Job application portfolio.

Only documentation in English will be assessed.  

Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the faculty’s strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Salary and terms of employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at DKK 39,237.41 per month, (EUR 5,250) + a 18.07% contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

The recruitment process
Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department will consider advice from the appointment committee and select applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department will then set up an expert assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. They will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before the appointment is announced.

Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here:  Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

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 HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a wide 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: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Contact Information
For additional information about the position, please contact Bolette Sandford Pedersen at email bspedersen@hum.ku.dk.

For more Information about the recruitment process, please contact HR South at hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number: 211-2567/26-2I.

The application deadline is 11 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up until the deadline.

Stillingen er på fuld tid og er tidsbegrænset til 1 år.

Introduktion
Den Arnamagnæanske Samling (AMS) er et forskningscenter under NorS. Forskningsområdet er filologi, håndskriftstudier samt tekst- og sprogvidenskab inden for de nordiske sprog, specielt de ældre nordiske sprog: vestnordisk (islandsk, norsk og færøsk) og østnordisk (svensk og dansk).

Centeret forvalter flere samlinger, hvor den vigtigste er Den Arnamagnæanske Håndskriftsamling, som består af ca. 3.000 håndskrifter, heraf findes ca. 1.400 i København, mens resten er udleveret til Island. Håndskriftsamlingen blev i 2009 optaget på UNESCOs Memory of the World Register.

Stillingsindhold
Archive Arnamagnæana er et nordisk forskningsinfrastrukturprojekt, som er finansieret af A.P. Møller Fonden. I projektet deltager foruden Den Arnamagnæanske Samling: Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum, Reykjavík, Þjóðskjalasafn Íslands, Reykjavík, og Arkivverket, Oslo.

Formålet med projektet er at skabe en samlet digital database over alle de arkivalier, som den islandske filolog og historiker Arne Magnusson indsamlede og lod fremstille: middelalderlige diplomer fra Island, Norge og Danmark, afskrifter af diplomer, brevbøger, registre og kataloger. Disse dokumenter opbevares i dag i de fire ovennævnte institutioner.

Den søgbare database indeholder annoterede oplysninger om alle dokumenterne: datering, proveniens, indhold, person- og stednavne, referencer til udgaver m.m., og arbejdet består i at indsamle og registrere al denne information i databasen.

Der holdes jævnlige onlinemøder (på engelsk) med hele projektgruppen.

Kvalifikationskrav 
Vi forventer, at du

• har en kandidatuddannelse med kompetencer i nordisk middelalderfilologi og håndskriftstudier
• kan læse håndskrevne tekster på gammeldansk, gammelnorsk og oldislandsk.
• er metodisk og kan arbejde selvstændigt og struktureret
• er præcis, grundig og har øje for detaljer
• har gode it-kundskaber og kan sætte dig ind i nye systemer
• at du er god til samarbejde og kollegial sparring

Det vil være nyttigt at have erfaring med katalogisering af manuskripter og diplomer. Kendskab til latin vil være en fordel, men er ikke et krav.

Ansøgning 
Send ansøgningen elektronisk via linket ”Søg stilling” i Adobe PDF eller Word format.

Ansøgningen skal skrives på dansk og indeholde følgende bilag: 

• Ansøgningsbrev (max. 1 side)
• CV (angiv e-mail og telefonnummer)
• Dokumentation for uddannelse (eksamensbevis)
• Eventuelt andet relevant materiale

Ansættelsesprocedure
Efter ansøgningsfristens udløb udvælger institutlederen, med rådgivning fra ansættelsesudvalget, hvilke ansøgere der skal bedømmes. Alle ansøgere får umiddelbart herefter besked om, hvorvidt deres ansøgning er gået videre til bedømmelse. Herefter nedsætter institutlederen et fagkyndigt bedømmelsesudvalg med henblik på at bedømme de udvalgte ansøgere i forhold til den konkrete stilling. De udvalgte ansøgere orienteres om udvalgets sammensætning, og hver ansøger får lejlighed til at kommentere den del af bedømmelsen, som angår ansøgeren selv.  

Yderligere oplysninger om ansøgningsproceduren kan fås på Københavns Universitets hjemmeside:  Rekrutteringsproces - for videnskabelige medarbejdere – Københavns Universitet (ku.dk).

Der henvises endvidere til Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter.

Løn- og ansættelsesvilkår
Ansættelsen sker i henhold til overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og AC. Herudover anvises der et samlet pensionsbidrag på 18,07 % af løn og pensionsgivende tillæg. Der vil være mulighed for forhandling af yderligere tillæg på baggrund af kvalifikationer.

Efter nærmere aftale, er det muligt at arbejde hjemmefra en til to dage om ugen.

Ligestilling og diversitet på Københavns Universitet
Københavns Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer alle kvalificerede kandidater, uanset personlig baggrund, til at søge stillingen. For yderligere oplysninger om ligestilling og diversitet på Københavns Universitet og universitets deltagelse i HRS4R HR Excellence in Research se:   HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

Kontakt
Spørgsmål vedrørende stillingen kan rettes til lektor Anne Mette Hansen, e-mail: amh@hum.ku.dk. Yderligere oplysninger om ansøgningsproceduren kan fås hos HR Søndre  HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Angiv venligst ID nummer: 211-0400/26-2O ved henvendelse.

Ansøgningsfristen er den 11. juni 2026 kl. 23:59 CEST.

Ansøgninger eller supplerende materiale modtaget efter denne dato eller pr. e-mail vil ikke blive taget i betragtning.

The University seeks to appoint an Associate Professor of Space Exploration at the Globe Institute to commence November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description

The Globe Institute invites applications for an associate professorship in space exploration at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation starting November 2026 or soon thereafter. The Centre for Star and Planet Formation is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on understanding planetary systems and their evolution, including the Solar System, using approaches that combine astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmochemistry. The Globe Institute is a department within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach addressing fundamental questions across Earth and planetary history.

The candidate is expected to lead original scientific research addressing fundamental questions within space and planetary exploration and to contribute actively to ongoing and future robotic and/or satellite space missions. We are particularly interested in candidates with substantial experience in space exploration missions and a demonstrated track record of collaboration with international space agencies, industry partners, and interdisciplinary research teams in the development of mission concepts, instruments, and exploration strategies. The successful candidate should be able to position the University of Copenhagen for leading roles in national and international space exploration initiatives, such as the Danish-led Máni mission within the framework of the European Space Agency’s exploration programme. The candidate will apply for external funding to build and expand an independent research group. Moreover, the candidate is expected to engage with the public through outreach activities, educational programmes, and media contributions to promote awareness and enthusiasm for space exploration and space science.

The associate professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including course leadership at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications

General criteria apply to the appointment of associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways
• Teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies
• Research-based teaching

The associate professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

About the Globe Institute

The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute addresses fundamental scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of the natural sciences, medical sciences, and the humanities. More information can be found at http://www.globe.ku.dk/.

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment in which employees and students can thrive. Candidates whose research, teaching, and service contribute to the diversity and academic profile of the Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen offers 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 holiday per year. Researchers who have not been tax liable in Denmark for the past ten years may apply for a special reduced tax scheme. The University provides a range of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://healthsciences.ku.dk/.

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 a permanent full-time appointment. The average weekly working hours are 37 hours.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Place of employment

The place of employment is the Section for Star and Planet Formation, Globe Institute, Øster Voldgade 5–7, 1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark.

Questions

For further information, please contact Professor Martin Bizzarro (bizzarro@sund.ku.dk).

International applicants may find the University’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application

The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application, including motivation for applying for the position (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (3–5 pages)
• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

Application procedure

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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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 the University's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant 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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 12 June 2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 2 October 2026.

The position focuses on application of artificial intelligence (AI) to biological data, with a particular emphasis on human electrocardiograms and other cardiac signals and images. The successful candidate will develop an independent research profile while contributing to collaborative research and teaching in an interdisciplinary biomedical environment.

Information on the department can be found at: https://bmi.ku.dk

Our research
The Kanters group centers on the (patho)physiology and uses AI as a tool, which must be shaped to fit the biology – not the other way around. We are a highly computational and collaborative group with collaborations nationally and internationally. We use neural networks and classic epidemiological models to investigate how physiology associates with various outcomes. We use large population studies and nation-wide databases including the National Patient Register and the National Medicinal Products Register to conduct our research.

Your job
The Research Assistant Professor will develop and lead research in biological AI. Your tasks would include designing and driving independent research projects, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, helping attract external funding, supervising students and junior researchers, contributing to teaching and collaborative activities at the department, and presenting your work at the annual conference of the International Society of Computerized Electrocardiology.

Profile
We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

• A PhD in health sciences
• A MSc in health science
• Strong mathematical and programming competencies
• Substantial track record within epidemiology
• Substantial track record within application of neural networks to biological signals
• Extensive experience with Danish national registers
• Excellent English skills, written and spoken

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. Our research facilities include local and external HPC.

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

The position is fixed-term. Limited to 3 years. The starting date is 24 August 2026.

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 41,800 DKK/approx. 5,594 EUR (April 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information please contact Jørgen K. Kanters; jkanters@sund.ku.dk

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, describing the match with the intended profile and a bibliometric summary (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.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 12. juni 2026 23.59 

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 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 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 end June or start July.

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

The position is funded through the Algorithms and the Individual in Psychiatric Diagnosis project funded by Independent Research Foundation Denmark.

In recent years, there has been significant advances in the development of machine learning (ML) algorithms for risk prediction in relation to disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. Should these algorithms find practical application, they have the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and to identify the best treatment for patients. The project will examine a foundational normative question about the use of algorithms for psychiatric diagnosis: Is it ever morally permissible to act on a (possibly mistaken) algorithmic prediction of a mental disorder, and if so, under what circumstances?

The project aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the epistemic and ethical justification for relying on algorithmic predictions in psychiatric diagnoses. The postdoc will be expected to work on the following tasks: (i) The epistemological criticism of statistical evidence, (ii) the proper role of algorithmic predictions in the clinical encounter, and (iii) the validity of algorithmic diagnosis of mental disorders.

As a postdoc in the project, you will be part of an open-minded and interdisciplinary research group comprising postdocs and senior researchers working on ensuring responsible development and use of AI in psychiatry and elsewhere. The Section for Consumption, Bioethics and Governance at IFRO is located at Frederiksberg Campus. It comprises scholars from a range of fields including economics, sociology, law, and philosophy and provides a welcoming environment with several social events every year.

Physical presence at IFRO is considered as a natural part of being an employee to contribute to a welcoming, socially pleasant, creative and innovative work environment. IFRO offers possibility for flexibility and working from home, but an employee is expected to regularly be present physically at IFRO.

The postdoc’s duties will include research on the tasks outlined in the project as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

The successful candidate should have:

• A PhD in philosophy
• Interest in interdisciplinary research and an open mindset towards interdisciplinary collaboration
• Good communication skills, both regarding scientific communication and communication for a broader audience
• Preferably, experience working on topics of relevance to the topic, e.g., the epistemic status of purely statistical evidence, epistemic injustice, the right to be treated as an individual, and the validity of current diagnostic criteria of mental disorders.

Applicants must be prepared for further security screening related to international research collaborations as part of the recruitment process when UCPH considers it appropriate from a holistic consideration.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://ifro.ku.dk/english/

Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Per Svejstrup, psh@ifro.ku.dk  or Associate Professor Sune Holm, suneh@ifro.ku.dk

The position is open from 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 15 June 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.

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

Interviews will be held in August 2026.

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (IKV) invites applications for a highly motivated and academically ambitious Associate Professor in Veterinary Clinical Neurology to commence on November 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the Department

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences covers strong and internationally recognized research areas in clinical veterinary sciences. Based on these, we aim to establish a new standard for cross-disciplinary research, clinical education, and innovation in animal health and disease, and be among Denmark's best public workplaces. Our research group supports teaching in a manner and quality, that secures continued national and international benchmarking. Our department culture is typical Scandinavian: flat organizational structure, transparency, mutual respect, and a strong tradition for collaborative exchange of ideas and resources.

Information on the department can be found at: About the department – University of Copenhagen.

Our Research

Veterinary Neurology is part of the Section for Diagnostic Imaging, Companion Animal Surgery, and Clinical Specialties, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. It comprises a committed team of researchers and clinicians, including one National specialist, one affiliated Professor DipECVN, active PhD fellows, and senior neurology clinicians. The group supports residency training under the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN).

The Veterinary Clinical Neurology group is a group of highly dedicated and enthusiastic veterinary neurology researchers and clinicians with a strong network of leading national and international veterinary and human neurologists and neuroscientists. Our current research focuses on clinical and comparative aspects of veterinary neurology in companion animals, including disease phenotyping, neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative mechanisms, and biomarker discovery for CNS autoimmune disorders, epilepsy, canine cognitive dysfunction, and neuropathic pain. A new cross department companion animal and equine strategic area in neurology, orthopedics, sports-medicine and rehabilitation is starting in 2026.

Clinical activities are anchored at the University Hospital for Companion Animals, a high-volume referral center receiving primary, secondary and tertiary care cases. We also provide consulting, continuing professional education seminars for fellow veterinarians in primary practice, and an international postgraduate master’s program within Companion Animal Clinical Sciences (www.cacs.ku.dk).

Your Job

This is a permanent position. In considering applications for the associate professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant´s ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level in companion animal and large animal clinical neurology. You are expected to take leadership in research, teaching, and clinical service development in companion animal clinical neurology and extending this service to our University Hospital for Large Animals.

Your tasks will include:

• Conducting research, including applying for external funding, publishing and disseminating findings.

• Research leadership particularly in relation to our new cross department companion animal and equine strategic area in neurology, orthopedics, sports-medicine and rehabilitation, including gait analysis and pain management.

• Development of big data research within veterinary neurology.

• Supervision of PhD students, postgraduate masters, veterinary and bachelor’s thesis projects.

• Training residents in veterinary neurology.

• Research-based teaching of veterinary students and postgraduate master’s students in veterinary neurology.

• Contributing to the clinical neurology service at the University Hospitals for Companion Animals and Large Animals.

• Sharing knowledge with society and veterinary practitioners.

• Participating in pedagogical training for assistant professors.

• Communal and administrative duties related to teaching, research, and clinical service.

• Academic assessments

Assessment Criteria

General criteria apply to the appointment of associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to document:

• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways

• Teaching qualifications and pedagogical competencies

• Research-based teaching

Profile

We are looking for a candidate with a strong academic track record and commitment to excellence in veterinary clinical neurology research and education in both companion animals and horses. The ideal applicant possesses,

Essential Skills and Experience

• A PhD degree or similar in a field relevant to veterinary neurology

• DipECVN or DACVIM (Neurology)

• Demonstrated research experience within veterinary neurology, companion animal and/or equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, activitiy and movement analysis, pain management and machine learning.

• Documented teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

• DVM degree and authorization to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark, or hold a veterinary degree, which allows for a Danish Veterinary License within three months after accepting the job offer.

• Proficient communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in teams.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• If not proficient in Danish, willingness to learn during employment.

Diversity and International Applicants

The University of Copenhagen is committed to fostering diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.

Useful resources:

• www.ism.ku.dk   (International Staff Mobility)

• www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

Terms of employment
The position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the post, please contact Head of Section, Professor Hanne Gredal, Section for Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, and Clinical Specialties, on tel. +45 21288680 or e-mail hbg@sund.ku.dk.

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

• Application (Including motivations for applying for the position (Maximum 2 pages))

• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding

• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, DipECVN/ACVIM (Neurology) or other relevant certificates)

• A complete list of publications

• Research plan (3‐5 pages)

• Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment

• Teaching plan

• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

The further process
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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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 the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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

Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 16 June 2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held end of september 2026.

Niels Bohr Institute

Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen

A fixed-term position as Associate Professor is available in the Ice and Climate research group at the Niels Bohr Institute starting on 15 January 2027 or as soon as possible hereafter. The position is for up to 3 years, ending on 31. August 2029.

Scientific environment

The candidate will join the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Centre “PRECISE – PREdicting Changes in Ice Sheets on Earth” with the overall aim of reducing uncertainties in the projected contributions from ice sheets to the global mean sea-level rise. PRECISE research involves ice flow and climate modelling, ice cores, theoretical ice physics, as well as integration of data and numerical models, to enable better simulations of ice sheet melt and mass loss under global warming. The overall goals of the Centre are to include ice physics and material physics processes in large-scale ice flow modelling and to develop data-driven emulators for climate-forcings of ice sheets. The Centre is an international collaboration between the Ice and Climate group and the Complex Physics group, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and the Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK, led by Professor Christine S. Hvidberg.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The associate professor will lead research within non-linear viscous flow modelling of ice sheets in the Centre and collaborate with the international research team towards reaching the project goals. The associate professor will apply and develop a framework for modelling the coupled ice flow and evolving ice crystal anisotropy in large ice sheets. The modelling work will involve applications and development of fabric evolution for ice sheets and other applications, e.g. in geology or biophysics, building on current developments in the Centre on modelling crystallographic preferred orientation of polycrystalline materials with the SPECFAB model. A key part of the modelling will be to combine data from various sources, including ice cores, laboratory measurements, radar surveys, and remote sensing data. The associate professor will further contribute to ice core drilling projects led by the Ice and Climate group, both in developing software for equipment and instruments, in conducting the field work, and in proposing new measurements to be made. The associate professor will be responsible for publishing results and leading scientific publications from the team. In addition, the associate professor will also be responsible for supervision of students at all levels.  

Qualifications

We seek an independent and ambitious candidate with a strong track record at high international level in ice physics and flow modelling research using computational and mathematical approaches combined with an in-depth knowledge of ice crystal fabric and radar glaciology, demonstrated by the publication record. Strong theoretical understanding of ice flow and computational proficiency are key skills. Experience with ice core drilling projects and field work is essential. The candidate should be comfortable working in teams with collaborative mindsets.

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

The candidate must be qualified to teach advanced courses in continuum mechanics at MSc level, as well as supervise MSc and PhD students in ice flow modelling projects. Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

General criteria apply to the appointment as associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here link til Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact for applicants and assessors

The position will be hosted in the section for Physics of Ice, Climate and Earth at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The Ice and Climate group is a world-leading research group in ice-core related climate research, with state-of-the-art ice core research laboratories and HPC computing facilities. The group has a large network of national and international collaborators.

For more information on the activities in the section, visit https://nbi.ku.dk/english/research/pice/. Further information on the Niels Bohr Institute is linked at https://nbi.ku.dk/english/ . Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Institute Joachim Mathiesen head_of_institute@nbi.ku.dk .

The position is open from 15 January, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect on 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 Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 17-06-2026, 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.

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

Interviews will be held 27 October. 

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0744/26-2E

The position is available from 1 October 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 research assistant will have his/her primary workplace at the Danish Center for Particle Therapy in Aarhus, but with some working days in Copenhagen.

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 Aarhus University, where functional imaging and radiotherapy will be performed. 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. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and backed up by experienced researchers and clinicians from both the basic, human and veterinary side. 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 veterinarian, who is interested in clinically relevant research.

Essential experience and skills:

• A DVM degree and eligibility to practice veterinary medicine in Denmark
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with veterinary clinical medicine including canine anaesthesia

Desirable experience and skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience with veterinary clinical oncology
• FELASA 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 October 2026, or 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
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically 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 Master of Science certificate (veterinary medicine).

Deadline for applications: 17 June 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. 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.

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 32+33

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

Department of Chemistry
Faculty of SCIENCE

University of Copenhagen

The Organic Chemistry and the Biological Chemistry sections at the Department of Chemistry invites applicants for an externally funded Postdoctoral fellowship focusing on developing inhibitors for lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases, particularly from plant pathogens. The project is part of a larger collaborative research project financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, involving both Danish and international partners

Start date is 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is limited to 24 months.

The project

The postdoctoral researcher will focus on design and synthesis of potential inhibitors of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs). LPMOs are copper-containing carbohydrate active enzymes receiving much attention in the latter decade, initially for their biotechnological potential in biofuel production, but now also because of their prominence in pathogens, particularly plant pathogens. The postdoctoral project involves two tasks including supervision of students: 1) Design of inhibitors based on known structures of different LPMOs, which will involve computational inhibitor design and 2) Synthesis and characterization of the inhibitors.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge in organic synthesis and a creative mindset. Good experience in purification techniques and analytical techniques (NMR and MS) is required. Hands-on experience in molecular docking and organophosphorous chemistry is an advantage. The project involves close collaboration with national and international scientists so good collaboration skills is a must.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The project is a collaboration between PIs the Biological and Organic Chemistry Sections at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. The sections combine expertise in various biophysical techniques, protein chemistry and synthetic chemistry to understand various aspects of Biological Chemistry. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

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

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision

• Participate in active research environments
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write high quality scientific papers

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the Postdoctoral project
• Relevant publications/manuscripts
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest for the basic properties and applications of enzymes
• An ability to learn new skills
• An ability to interact professionally with other scientists with different scientific and personal background
• 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: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diploma for a PhD-degree 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.
4. Publication list (if possible).
5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 18 June 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

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 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 33.

Questions
For specific information about the Postdoctoral fellowship, please contact the Associate Prof. Jørn B. Christensen, Department of Chemistry, jbc@chem.ku.dk

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

Attention: The position will take place at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark (1 year) and at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) in Barcelona, Spain (1 year). The employment at the University of Copenhagen covers both years, with a ‘transfer of place of duty’ to ICN2 in the second year, and you are expected to relocate to Spain.

The position is one of the open positions in the CAPeX Pioneer Center. CAPeX is a 13-year and 300 MDKK “Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery”, funded by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Danish National Research Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the Villum Foundation. CAPeX is hosted by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and co-hosted by Aalborg University (AAU), and unites leading experts from DTU, AAU, University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and the University of Southern Denmark with international partners from Stanford University, Utrecht University, and the University of Toronto to form a truly Pioneering Center on P2X. You can read more about the CAPeX research themes and X-trails, our organization, and the other open PhD and postdoc cohort positions at http://www.capex-p2x.com.

Project: The project is part of the X3 trail of CAPeX, “Sustainable Commodity and Specialty Chemicals”, led by ICN2-supervisor Professor Maria Escudero Escribano. New chemical processes are needed for the sustainable production of commodity chemicals in a post-fossil society. Electrochemical selective oxidation reactions, such as propene oxidation and propylene oxidation, play a key role in sustainable synthesis. By enabling controlled activation of reactants and intermediates, the reaction pathways can be steered toward desired products; however, for sufficiently selective and efficient processes, we need a better understanding of the catalytic mechanisms.

Your duties will include catalyst design and development, synthesis of electrocatalyst materials, in-situ and ex-situ materials characterization, electrochemical testing and product quantification, and data treatment.  Focus will be on the mechanistic investigation of reaction pathways on model catalyst systems, and in-situ spectroscopic techniques, e.g., FTIR, in-situ Raman, and including electrochemistry – mass spectrometry.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for highly motivated and creative candidates within the field(s) of experimental electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or inorganic synthesis and characterization. Applicants can have a background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology, Materials Science and Engineering, or Renewable Energy. Applicants should be experienced in electrochemistry and work well in international group settings. Additional experience with structural characterization of nanomaterials or product quantification with analytical methods is considered an asset for the position.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The position will take place at the University of Copenhagen (1 year) and at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) in Barcelona (1 year). Both locations offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environments.

Copenhagen: supervision will be by asst. Professor Rebecca K. Pittkowski who leads the Nanoparticles in Electrocatalysis Group. Our group is within the Nano Chemistry Section, and we collaborate closely with the other groups in the section, especially those of Prof. Jan Rossmeisl (Theoretical Catalysis), assc. Prof. Kirsten Jensen (Nanomaterial Structure), and asst. Prof. Søren Scott (Energy Conversion Interfaces). Our research facilities include modern laboratories and equipment for electrochemical studies and catalyst testing, as well as materials characterization. We focus on the use of high-energy X-ray techniques for in-depth structural characterization, including synchrotron measurements. Facilities at UCPH include X-ray scattering (XRD, SAXS, total scattering) and spectroscopic techniques, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES), and computational methods. Additional techniques, including electrochemistry – mass spectrometry, are available through our CAPeX partners at DTU.

During the time in Copenhagen, the position includes teaching duties.

Barcelona: supervision will be with Professor María Escudero-Escribano, ICREA Professor at ICN2 in Barcelona and Leader of the NanoElectrocatalysis and Sustainable Chemistry (NanoESC) Group. Our research facilities include new laboratories of (spectro)electrochemistry, in-situ spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, and nanofabrication. We combine electrochemical methods (cyclic voltammetry, rotating disc electrodes, gas diffusion electrodes) with in-situ Raman and infrared spectroscopy, scanning electrochemical microscopy and electrochemical scanning tunnelling microscopy and online gas chromatography. In addition, at ICN2, we have access to the core labs, and numerous specialised facilities, services, and equipment, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, ICP, as well as a Nanofabrication Facility Lab). A full list can be found at https://icn2.cat/en/industry-services/services. Moreover, our group benefits from an excellent connection with ALBA synchrotron facilities for in-situ and operando chemical, compositional and structural analysis. Some techniques of interest for this project include X-ray spectroscopies such as in-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy and ambient-pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy as well as in-situ surface X-ray diffraction (SXRD).

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 2 years. The starting date is 01.10.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information, please contact Rebecca Pittkowski, Rebecca.pittkowski@chem.ku.dk; www.chem.ku.dk

  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. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 21st June 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 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 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 31

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

Institut for Fødevare- og Ressourceøkonomi (IFRO) har omkring 150 medarbejdere, som forsker, underviser og udfører forskningsbaseret myndighedsrådgivning. Baseret på samfundsvidenskabelige metoder og teorier inden for områderne landbrug, fiskeri og skovbrug, udfører instituttet grundforskning og anvendt forskning: IFRO udfører også forskningsbaseret rådgivning af ministerier og andre interessenter.

Arbejdets indhold
Forskningsassistenten vil arbejde sammen med seniorpersonale primært inden for de tematiske områder fødevarer og miljø, bl.a. i relation til fødevareforbrug og økonomiske aspekter af madspild. Inden for disse temaer anvendes en bred vifte af økonomiske metoder: mikroøkonomisk modellering, integreret analyse og tværvidenskabelig modellering, gennemgang af videnskabelig og anden faglig litteratur, samt indsamling og analyse af kvantitative og kvalitative data. Bidrag fra forskningsassistenten vil være relevante i såvel IFRO’s forskningsaktiviteter som instituttets undervisnings- og rådgivningsaktiviteter.

For yderlige information om instituttet henvises til www.ifro.ku.dk.

Hvem søger vi?
Som videnskabelig assistent vil arbejdet være at udarbejde notater og rapporter primært på dansk, samt deltagelse i udarbejdelse af videnskabelige publikationer på engelsk, og evne til at skrive flydende dansk såvel som engelsk er derfor påkrævet. Assistenten forventes at bidrage til projekter inden for rådgivningen af myndighederne indenfor ydelsesaftalen for Ressource og samfundsøkonomi, og vi søger derfor kandidater med stærke kompetencer fra en økonomisk kandidatgrad med interesse og gerne erfaring inden for et eller flere af de ovennævnte temaer.

Løn- og øvrige ansættelsesvilkår
Ansættelsesvilkår og aflønning vil ske i henhold til gældende overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og AC og stillingstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter. Der vil være mulighed for en lønforhandling afhængig af kvalifikationer og erfaring.

Arbejdsstedet er instituttets adresse på Frederiksberg. Fysisk tilstedeværelse betragtes som en naturlig del af det at være medarbejder hos IFRO. Dette for at kunne bidrage til et imødekommende, socialt behageligt, kreativt og innovativt arbejdsmiljø. IFRO tilbyder mulighed for fleksibilitet og hjemmearbejde, men det forventes, at en medarbejder regelmæssigt er fysisk til stede hos IFRO.

Spørgsmål
Spørgsmål til stillingen kan rettes til professor Jørgen Dejgård Jensen, jorgen@ifro.ku.dk/telefon 35336859.

Ansøgning
Ansøgningen skal indeholde CV, en motiveret ansøgning på 1-2 sider, kandidatbevis inkl. eksamensudskrift, samt dokumenterede oplysninger om videnskabelige og eventuelle andre kvalifikationer.

Ansøgningen skal være Københavns Universitet i hænde senest de 21. juni 2026 kl. 23:59 CEST.

Københavns Universitet ønsker, at medarbejderstaben reflekterer diversiteten i samfundet, og derfor opfordres alle kvalificerede kandidater til at ansøge uanset ens personlige baggrund.

Ansøgning bedes indsendt elektronisk via "Udfyld ansøgningsformular" nederst i opslaget. Bilag kan uploades. Bemærk venligst, at der kun kan uploades en fil til hver kategori. Hvis du har flere dokumenter til samme kategori (f.eks. eksamensbevis og eksamensudskrifter), så skal du samle dokumenterne i én fil (pdf eller word). Læs mere om rekrutteringsprocessen på Københavns Universitet her: Rekrutteringsproces - for videnskabelige medarbejdere – Københavns Universitet.

Ansøgere skal være forberedt på yderligere sikkerhedsscreening relateret til internationale forskningssamarbejder som en del af rekrutteringsprocessen, når KU finder det hensigtsmæssigt ud fra en helhedsbetragtning.

Efter ansøgningsfristens udløb vil kandidater til efterfølgende vurdering blive udvalgt. Dernæst vil der blive indkaldt til samtaler, forventeligt ultimo juni 2026.

Potential research topics include, but are not limited to:

• Computationally efficient algorithms for processing large-scale Earth observation data
• Novel self-supervised methods for multi-source, multi-scale Earth observation data, with a focus on the geometry of embedding spaces

The successful candidate will be based at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen and will work closely with colleagues at the Department of Computer Science (https://di.ku.dk/english/) as well as the Pioneer Center of AI (https://www.aicentre.dk/).

The postdoc’s duties will include research within machine learning and earth observation as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://ign.ku.dk/english/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Ankit Kariryaa (ankit@ign.ku.dk).

The position is open from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 21 June 2026, 23:59 CEST

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 in first half of July.

About the Core Group Project
WWD investigates how the influential Danish theologian, thinker, and poet N.F.S. Grundtvig worked with textual sources from antiquity to his own day. In addition to the analysis of Grundtvig’s published works, the project group will take advantage of a new research infrastructure called Grundtvig’s Manuscripts Online (GMO). GMO uses the AI-software Transkribus to transcribe of more than 80,000 unprinted pages in the Grundtvig Archive at the Royal Danish Library. The shared theoretical foundations for the interdisciplinary research team are Modern Genre Studies and Conceptual History. More information about the core group project is available here: https://teol.ku.dk/english/research/dept/akh/writing-with-the-dead/.

The Research Environment and Activities
The Faculty of Theology is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to offer a supportive environment for researchers at every stage of their careers, emphasizing work-life balance and equitable access to career development opportunities.
WWD offers a diverse and interdisciplinary research environment, affiliated with the section of Church History at the Faculty of Theology at the South Campus of UCPH https://teol.ku.dk/english/research/dept/akh/. Parts of the project will be conducted at other departments at the South Campus and at The Royal Danish Library. The PhD-student is expected to participate in research, teaching, and conference participation related to Grundtvig’s writings and their genesis and impact.

Job Content
We seek applicants who demonstrate strong motivation and enthusiasm for contributing to our research project. Candidates primarily from Theology or Humanities are encouraged to apply. Of special interest are applicants who want to study Grundtvig’s engagement with sources from Late Antiquity and the Early Church or from Romanticism; we also welcome other project proposals about Grundtvig’s use of historical sources. Applications should describe how their project contributes to Grundtvig research and relates directly to the goals of WWD and the synergy with the other subprojects.

We seek candidates who are interested in/or have experience with:

• Collaborative research
• Archival research
• Using the AI-software Transkribus

The following skills are an advantage:

• Knowledge of Grundtvig’s writings and sources
• Proficiency in reading 19th century vernacular Danish

Inquiries about the position can be made to the Principal Investigator of the project, Associate Professor Anders Holm, phone + 45 51 30 20 35, email: aho@teol.ku.dk.

General Information
PhD studies consist of research programmes at the highest international level that qualify students for independent research, knowledge dissemination, and teaching. The main emphasis is on PhD students organising and conducting their own research project (under supervision). The programme culminates in the submission of a PhD thesis, which the student must defend in public. The programme is prescribed to 180 ECTS credits, corresponding to three years of full-time study.

A PhD degree opens a range of career opportunities in academia and elsewhere. As well as writing a thesis, PhD students work in active research environments in Denmark and abroad. They contribute to the academic environment, take research training courses, and convey the results of their research in teaching, at academic conferences, and to the public.

The Candidate will be enrolled in the PhD School of the Faculty of Theology, see: https://teol.ku.dk/english/phd/about/

For further information about the guidelines for PhD studies at UCPH, please refer to: https://phd.ku.dk/english/.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. 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 abroad, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency.

Application
All applications must be submitted online via the link “Apply now” at the bottom of this page. The application must be written in English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish, and include the following enclosures in Adobe PDF or Word format:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page) detailing your motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD position
• CV (max. 2 pages, including contact details and language proficiency)
• Project description (12,000 keystrokes including spaces but excluding bibliography) containing a description of: 1) the planned research project; 2) the planned contribution to Grundtvig research and the WWD project; 3) a realistic draft outline of the study programme for the fulfillment of requirements under the Ministerial Order on PhD degrees with regard to participation in courses and periods of study at other institutions.
• One writing sample, demonstrating the applicant’s analytical writing skills (for example, one chapter of the MA thesis)
• Diploma and transcripts of records of both Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree.
• Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications, documentation of English language qualifications (if relevant)

The website for the PhD School offers information about the enclosures to include with the electronic application: https://teol.ku.dk/english/phd/how-to-obtain-a-phd-scholarship/admission-requirements/.

Applicants with a degree from a university where documents are not issued in English or in a Scandinavian language must provide a translation of their diploma and transcript of records verified by the issuing university. The documents must be translated into English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish. An official description of the grading scale in question (for instance diploma supplement) must also be enclosed.

Assessment Criteria
The following criteria are applied when assessing PhD applications:

• Research qualifications as reflected in the project description.
• Quality and feasibility of the project.
• Qualifications and knowledge in relevant disciplines.
• Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies.
• Whether the faculty can offer adequate supervision for the research topic in question.

The Recruitment Process
After the deadline for applications, the dean considers advice from the appointment committee and then selects applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. After this step, the dean sets up an expert assessment committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Each shortlisted applicant will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before the appointment is announced.

For further information about the recruitment process, please refer to the University of Copenhagen website: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The Ministerial Order on PhD degrees and other relevant documents can be downloaded from the faculty homepage at teol.ku.dk or by contacting the Faculty of Theology, Karen Blixens Plads 16, 2300 Copenhagen S.

Enrollment
It is a prerequisite for employment that successful applicants enroll at the PhD School of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Copenhagen.

For further information about the structure of the PhD programme, please refer to: https://teol.ku.dk/english/phd/phd-programme/structure/.

For further information about the guidelines for PhD studies at UCPH, please refer to: https://phd.ku.dk/english/.

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The monthly salary range starts at DKK 31,200 (EUR 4,100) + a 18,07 % contribution to the pension scheme.

According to the agreement, the PhD Fellow is required to carry out tasks at the relevant department to an extent corresponding to 840 working hours (6 months) without additional pay. The work obligation can include other related duties.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender or personal background. For more information on the diverse working place environment at the university and the university’s participation in the HRS4R, please see: https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/.

International Applicants
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/.

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.

Contact Information
For further information about the structure and rules of the PhD programme, please contact the PhD Administration at email: phd@hrsc.ku.dk.

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR Centre South, email: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to case number: 211-2435/26-2H #2.

The deadline for applications is June 22 at 23:59 [CEST].
Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up to the deadline.

Department of Clinical Medicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
 University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Internal medicine: Haematology with special focus on Red Blood Cell Disorders to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at Centre for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Department of Haematology in the Capital Region.

It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the consultancy. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send two applications: one to the Faculty (the professorship) and one to the hospital (the consultancy) cf. the simultaneously advertised position of the consultancy. This also applies to applicants who are already employed as consultants at the Hospital. Please find the advertisement for the consultancy here. 

Both the professorship and the consultancy will be financed by Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet.

Find information about the department.

Job description
In the consideration of applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Internal Medicine: Haematology.

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
  The professor will be responsible for research on hereditary anaemias on a high international level, focusing on translational and epidemiological methodologies to advance clinical practice. Furthermore, drive innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration and publication of high-impact scientific findings.
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination
  Develop and deliver specialized, research-based teaching in haematology, integrating the latest evidence and methodologies. Mentor and supervise students and junior researchers, fostering a dynamic learning environment and encouraging scientific curiosity.
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers
  Provide strategic direction and oversight for a multidisciplinary research team, promoting excellence and collaboration. Secure external funding, build international networks, and shape the future research agenda to ensure sustainable growth and global impact.
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for a clinical professor position, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, Teaching, Innovation & Societal impact, Organisational contribution and Leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 5 years. Extension is possible if the employed candidate performs well in the position.

For the professorship the appointee will receive a pensionable annual honorarium of 218.480,18 DKK (1 April 2026 level).

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information please contact Head of Department Nicolai Wewer Albrechtsen, Nicolai.albrechtsen@regionh.dk.

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivations for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s and PhD and other relevant certificates)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Self-declaration form (Template under ‘Nyttige links’ - Upload the completed and mandatory form as “Other relevant material”)
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines / Template for inspiration under ‘Nyttige links’)
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• Teaching plan
• A complete list of publications

Application procedure
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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee. When the assessment work is 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 the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant 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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday, 28 June 2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint a Professor of Archaeogenomics at the Globe Institute to commence as soon as possible.

As part of Globe’s strategic focus on interdisciplinary approaches to the human past, we seek to appoint a professor who will strengthen and further develop research and teaching in archaeogenomics and related fields. The position centres on the study of ancient human DNA and its integration with archaeological research, with particular emphasis on understanding long-term population dynamics, mobility, interaction, and social processes in past societies.

Job description

When considering applications for the professorship, emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s ability to document a high level of original, internationally recognized research in archaeogenomics, with a strong interdisciplinary profile linking ancient DNA research to broader archaeological questions and contexts.

The successful candidate is expected to have a strong foundation in the generation, analysis, and interpretation of ancient human genomic data, and a demonstrated ability to situate such data within archaeological, historical, and environmental frameworks. Furthermore, expertise in other relevant biomolecular and archaeological science methods is welcome, but not a necessity.

The candidate’s research should engage substantively with archaeological materials and contexts and demonstrate the capacity to develop integrative frameworks that combine genomic evidence with material culture, chronology, and other relevant lines of evidence. A clear vision for how ancient DNA can contribute to central debates in archaeology and the study of human history will be considered essential.

In addition to research, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute actively to the development of Globe’s research and teaching environment, including leadership at both the section and institute level.

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Conducting and publishing original international research in archaeogenomics and related fields
• Developing and leading interdisciplinary research programmes integrating ancient genomics, isotopes, radiocarbon dating, and archaeology
• Securing competitive external research funding
• Research-based teaching, including course leadership at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels
• Supervision and mentoring of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Participating in academic assessment, committee work, and institutional governance
• Contributing to strategic development at the section and institute level
• Building bridges across disciplinary boundaries within the University by supporting the growth of the new School of Archaeology (https://archaeology.ku.dk/)
• Building partnerships beyond the University, fostering collaboration between the natural sciences, humanities, and health sciences.
• Engaging with the scientific community in Denmark in particular, via the Museums, where knowledge of Danish is an advantage
• Knowledge exchange and public engagement, including communication of research to broader audiences
• Strengthening existing and establishing new collaborations with museums, archaeological institutions, and heritage agencies

Required qualifications

To be qualified for a professor position, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

The successful applicant must hold a PhD or similar in archaeological science, archaeogenomics, bioarchaeology, or a closely related discipline.

Furthermore, the applicant must be able to document:

• A high degree of original academic production at an international level, making substantial contributions to archaeogenomics and related sciences.
• Experience with academic leadership and management of interdisciplinary research projects.
• Significant contributions to university teaching and curriculum development.
• Active engagement in academic service and institutional governance.
• Demonstrated societal impact through collaboration with archaeological stakeholders and public outreach.

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Additional qualifications

The successful applicant should be able to document:

• An outstanding publication record in using genomics in an archaeological context, and/or bioarchaeology.
• Extensive experience with integrating and utilizing ancient biomolecules in an archaeological context on a high international level.
• Proven ability to develop, coordinate, and lead university-level courses in biomolecular archaeology and related sciences at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Substantial experience in supervising and mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Existing current external funding for research activities and a documented track record of attracting independent and competitive external research funding at national and international level. The ability to secure external funding for own salary will be considered an advantage.
• Experience in establishing productive collaborations with museums, archaeological institutions, and heritage agencies in Denmark and beyond.
• An experienced record of communicating research results to the public through exhibitions, lectures, media engagement, and outreach activities.

The candidate must also demonstrate strong academic leadership, organisational skills, and collaborative abilities.

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. 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. Researchers that have not been tax liable in Denmark for the last 10 years can apply for a special (reduced) tax scheme. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://healthsciences.ku.dk/.

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 a permanent full-time appointment. The average weekly working hours are 37 hours.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities.

Questions

For further information, please contact Head of Department Professor Anders Johannes Hansen (ajhansen@sund.ku.dk).

Foreign applicants may find the University’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application

Applications must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application, including motivation for applying for this position (maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant certificates)
• A complete list of publications
• Research plan (3-5 pages)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

Application procedure

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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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 the University's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant 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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 29 June 2026

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 20 November 2026.

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, seeks to appoint one or more group leaders to commence on 1 January 2027, or at a later date by negotiation. The permanent appointment(s) will be made at the Associate Professor rank.

The vision of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is to be an internationally leading research department that uses cutting-edge technology to understand the molecular basis of human disease and to drive improvements in human health. The staff at the department also deliver research-based and clinically relevant undergraduate teaching, and are responsible for course development, within molecular/cell biology, biomedicine and anatomy. The Department is supported by a strong team of laboratory technicians and administrative staff. 

Information on the research fields and teaching activities of the department can be found at the Department’s website (https://icmm.ku.dk/english/).

Job description
We seek highly motivated candidates with an independent, internationally recognized and original research portfolio within a research field linked to one or more of the Department’s research themes, including tissue homeostasis, disease mechanisms and molecular pathology. Within a reasonable period of time after being appointed, we expect the candidate to fully engage in delivering and developing high quality teaching, and to seek opportunities to conduct research-focused innovation and translation of basic research findings.

Responsibilities
The associate professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research within one or more of the Department's research themes, including publication, academic dissemination and securing external funding.
• Research-based teaching within the Department’s portfolio of courses.
• Sharing knowledge with the rest of society.
• Contribution to academic assessments and departmental organisational tasks.
• Leadership in research, teaching and academic citizenship.

Required qualifications
A key selection criterion is documented evidence of original scientific work at a high international level in an area of relevance to the Department's research themes, as well as documented relevant teaching experience and didactic/pedagogical competences. Five overall criteria apply for such appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The five criteria (research, teaching, innovation and societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Information about each criterion can be found here - click here. 

The successful applicant should be able to:

• Document a high degree of original academic achievements at an international level and in high-impact journals, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline.
• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other ways.
• Document experience with research management and other organisational functions, e.g. engagement in external academic activities, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as knowledge transfer and public outreach activities.
• Develop, organise, manage and provide research-based teaching.
• Demonstrate and document good interpersonal and communicative skills, including a high level of proficiency in English.

Candidates with an international background will be offered Danish language classes to allow them to contribute to teaching activities that are conducted in Danish, such as grading exams.

Applications are welcome from candidates with either a medical or basic science background.

Terms of employment
The position(s) are permanent and the average weekly working hours are 37. 

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department, Ian Hickson, by email (iandh@sund.ku.dk).

The application must be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below, and must include the following:

• Letter of Application, including reasons for applying for this position, and particularly how you see your research fitting into and complementing the department´s research themes and how you can contribute to the department´s teaching activities (max 2 pages).
• Curriculum vitae, including information about external funding, positions of responsibility, research presentations given, experience with entrepreneurship and innovation and academic leadership experience. Please include an H-index with an explanation of how it has been calculated (e.g. Web of Science etc.). (max 3-4 pages).
• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates).
• A complete list of publications including citations numbers both for individual papers and total with an indication of how these metrics were calculated.
• Research proposal detailing recent major activities and future plans (max. 3-5 pages).
• Copies of selected publications (maximum 10) to be considered in the assessment.
• A teaching portfolio that outlines experience in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as detailing training in the development of didactic/pedagogical competency.

Application procedure
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. The Vice Dean for Research then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. 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. You can read about the recruitment process at the University Job portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant 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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. 

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 23.59pm CEST, 29 June 2026.

Applicants who are invited for an interview will be expected to give a research presentation and, in selected cases, a short teaching presentation.

International applicants may find the following link useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility). The ISM website includes information about relocating to and living in Denmark, the taxation, healthcare and education systems, how to get help with finding housing etc., as well as information for accompanying spouses/partners.

University of Copenhagen

We are looking for two experienced and highly motivated researchers interested in comparative paediatrics with special focus on translational science related to large animal neonatal models.

There are two 2-years Associate Professor positions with focus in 1) Animal Models of Neonatal Infectious Diseases, and 2) Comparative Pediatric Neurobiology, starting 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our research

We offer a highly international, diverse and interdisciplinary environment in the Section of Biomedicine. We perform research and teaching related to development, nutrition and disease in both farm animals and human infants. Our work extends from basic in vitro studies on cells and tissues (mechanisms and –omics technologies), over animal model studies (mainly in piglets), to intervention and cohort studies in infants at hospitals (growth, gut, brain, immunity, microbiota). The wide range of methodologies requires interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork among our group members with different academic backgrounds (from basic biology to veterinary and human medicine) and diversity and a broad international network.

Information on the department and the section can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/.

General criteria apply to the appointment of associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Your job

Two Associate Professors will be part of Comparative Pediatrics led by Prof. Thomas Thymann.

In considering applications for the Associate Professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicants’ abilities to document a high level of original scientific work on an international level within the area of Comparative Pediatrics, as described above.

For both positions, the responsibilities will consist of:

• Research, including project applications, publications and academic dissemination
• Research-based teaching, including lectures, tutorials, supervision and examination
• Research management and leadership, including guidance and supervision of younger researchers
• Sharing knowledge with society
• Academic assesments

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• PhD degree related to the subject area, e.g. human nutrition, human physiology, human medicine, veterinary medicine, biology, biomedicine, neuroscience or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience working with translational animal models of brain development, infections and gut diseases, preferably using pigs as models
• You have relevant university-level teaching experience and documented pedagogical competences
• A proven record of securing external research funding
• You have a publication record in translational science of neonatal development
• You have experience as key participant and/or leader in research projects

Place of employment

The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and animal facilities.

Terms of employment

The positions are full-time and of 2 years duration with average weekly working hours of 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set out in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organizations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information, please contact Head of Comparative Pediatrics, Thomas Thymann, thomas.thymann@sund.ku.dk.

International applicants may find the International Staff Mobility website useful. The ISM website includes information about relocating to and living in Denmark, the taxation, healthcare and education systems, how to get assist with finding housing etc., as well as information for accompanying spouses/partners.

Application documents required

The application should be submitted in English, by clicking on “Apply online” below, and must include the following:

• Cover letter, including the position sought, reasons for applying, and particularly how you see your research and teaching fitting into the Department’s research themes and teaching activities (max 2 pages)
• Curriculum Vitae, including information about previous and current external funding
• A complete list of publications
• List of 2-3 of your publications to be considered in the assessment
• Copies of Degree/Diploma certificates (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant)
• Research plan for the next 2 years (3‐5 pages) including how your research aligns with one or more of the research themes in the Department
• Information on teaching skills, teaching plan and your teaching portfolio (maximum of 5 pages, see guidelines here).

Application procedure
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. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant can comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant 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 encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 2 July 2026

Interviews for this position are likely to be held 6 November 2026

Only online applications will be accepted and must include all the required attachments.

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor within the field of psychology informed by the humanities. The position is available from October 1st 2026, but an earlier or later starting date is also possible.

The psychological humanities is a field of research that examines subjectivity, experience, meaning-making, and forms of psychological life through interpretive, phenomenological, philosophical, historical, and cultural approaches, among others, thereby contributing to the conceptual and theoretical development of psychology. Applications are invited from candidates conducting empirical research and / or theoretical studies within this field. We especially welcome applicants with strong, documented experience with qualitative methods and those working from different theoretical traditions who can contribute to strengthening collaboration across areas of psychology and across the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The call includes the following types of positions:

• Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: The position comes with research and teaching obligations and offers the candidate a contract of six years that can result in a tenured associate professorship (contingent on positive evaluation).
• Associate Professor: The position is a permanent position with research and teaching obligations.

Please note that candidates will only be evaluated at the level of position(s) that they apply for, but that candidates can apply for more than one level (in that case, please indicate your priorities). Hence, it is important that candidates clearly indicate the position(s) they are applying for.

The hired candidates will join a group of faculty members researching and teaching in the area of Clinical Psychology and the Psychological Humanities. Teaching includes practical/training and theoretical seminars as well as supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and lectures mainly within Personality, Clinical and / or Theoretical Psychology as well as Theory of Science and Qualitative Methods. The teaching responsibilities within these areas are shared across the faculty members (e.g., the hired candidate/s would teach parts of the lecture series). At the Department of Psychology, teaching is carried out in Danish or English.

The Department
The Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen is organized around three main research sections: Social, Cultural, Organizational, Personality, and Educational Psychology (SCOPE); Clinical and Health Psychology and Psychological Humanities; and Cognitive and Neuropsychology.

Education at the Department is directed towards the psychological profession and is characterized by a high level of critical engagement with theoretical, methodological, and applied contents. Our education also connects to other scientific disciplines and the department takes part in several interdisciplinary academic programmes.

Research at the Department is of high international and ethical standards and is characterized by a fundamental curiosity to shed light on various phenomena from a psychological perspective. Our research takes advantage of synergistic interactions across basic and applied psychological research and knowledge, as well as of interdisciplinary approaches.

For further information about the Department, please see: Department of Psychology – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen

For further information about the Section for Clinical and Health Psychology and Psychological Humanities, see: Clinical, Health, and Humanistic Psychology – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen

For a more detailed presentation of our current departmental strategy, please see: Strategy – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen (please note that the strategy is currently being revised).

For a summary of our Departmental Code of Conduct, please see: Code of Conduct

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the positions include contributing to the scholarship and intellectual life of the University by conducting high quality basic or applied research, delivering excellent teaching and support to students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and fulfilling additional roles and responsibilities depending on the level of appointment.

We expect applicants to conduct and develop their own research in synergy with the ongoing work within the Department, and to contribute to implementing the current departmental strategy and helping to define our ongoing shared goals and aspirations.

Your Competencies and Opportunities:
To apply for the position, candidates must hold a PhD degree in Psychology and be engaged in an active research programme of relevance to the psychological humanities. Additional required qualifications and experiences are commensurate with rank. Candidates must have an emerging (Tenure-Track Assistant Professor) or established (Associate Professor) track record of successful research and research-based teaching within the field, as well as experience with supervision of junior researchers for Associate Professor appointments.

It is essential that candidates have strong collaborative skills and are willing to take on academic and organizational citizenship or leadership roles (commensurate with rank) within the Department of Psychology.

The Department of Psychology views teaching as an integral part of employment at the department. Therefore, candidates should be able to demonstrate experience with teaching and teaching planning and coordination. Associate Professor appointments would be expected to have undergone a formal education in teaching and learning in higher education.

Successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills as well as an aptitude for working collaboratively with colleagues in planning and delivering teaching, in research projects, and in the discharge of administrative duties.

Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student learning, supporting student welfare and enhancing the student experience.

Merit criteria and career progression:
Candidates will be assessed according to the below list of qualifications and the University of Copenhagen’s five overall criteria for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor appointments: 5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf

To be assessed as qualified for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position at the University of Copenhagen, the candidate must meet the University’s criteria for academic merit:  Criteria for recognising merit – University of Copenhagen

General criteria apply to the appointment an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here: Guidance_on_the_merit_criterion_Innovation_and_Societal_Impact_for_applicants_and_assessors.pdf

The assistant professorship is an educational position where the main tasks are research (including publication / academic dissemination duties) and research-based teaching (with related examination duties). Assistant professors must complete a university pedagogical programme and a written assessment of the teaching qualifications must be provided no later than three months before the termination of employment. The position as assistant professor will be filled as part of a tenure track programme under which the employee after a maximum of six years transfers to employment as an associate professor. Such transfer requires that the employee is assessed and found to be academically qualified for the level of associate professor. The department will continuously follow up on the assistant professor's development in relation to the set criteria.

More information about the tenure-track Assistant Professor programme for promotion to Associate Professor can be found here: Tenure track at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

Employment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor. An associate professor must be able to participate in the department's general administration and examinations as well as in assessment committees.

Further information on qualification requirements as assistant and associate professor can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities 2025 here: Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter (in
Danish only)

Who to Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact :

• Head of Department Annemarie Olsen. Email: ano@psy.ku.dk; Phone: +4535331018
• Professor Stig Poulsen. Email: stig.poulsen@psy.ku.dk; Phone: +4528593543

Terms of appointment
Terms of appointment and salary are in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne). In addition to the salary a 18.7 % contribution to the pension scheme is paid. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. 

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: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen
Non-Danish speaking employees are strongly encouraged to acquire proficiency in Danish required to teach and interact with colleagues in that language in 3-6 years. The Department will provide and pay for the necessary language training

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 work place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen

How to Apply
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply.
The application material must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. ZIP files and files that exceeds 20 MB cannot be uploaded.

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

• Motivated application (max. 3 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Publication list. A complete list of all publications with clearly marked publication dates. The uploaded publications must be marked with * on the list to be assessed.
• Publications. Applicants can submit a maximum of 6 publications. The 6 most important publications, of which at least three must have been published within the five years immediately preceding the deadline for application. The publications selected must be uploaded as attachments and named from 1 to 6.
• Research plan that includes a brief description of previous research as well as a plan for the next few years.
• Teaching portfolio. Documentation of teaching qualifications in accordance with Guide_for_teaching_portfolio_when_appointing_academic_staff.pdf
• Documentation of ability to disseminate information. Documentation of the ability to disseminate information to and share knowledge with society.

Should any material submitted consist of work with named co-authors, or work that is otherwise the result of collective academic endeavors, the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work must be clearly specified. The hiring committee may ask for a signed statement from the co-authors specifying the extent and nature of each individual’s contribution.

Again, please note that candidates will only be evaluated at the level of position(s) that they apply for, but that candidates can apply for more than one level.

Hence, it is important that candidates clearly indicate the position(s) they are applying for. If you are applying for positions at both levels, please indicate 1st and 2nd priority.

The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here:  Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0256/226-2N #1

The closing date for applications is 3 July 2026 at 23:59 CEST

Information on the Department of Public Health can be found at https://publichealth.ku.dk/

Our research
Embedded within the Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, the Social Magnifier research group focuses on selection in cohort studies and aims to advance methods to account for it. Specifically, the group investigates how socioeconomically skewed participation, that is expected to be magnified by differential attrition with increasing age, risks distorting the understanding of inequalities in health. Another focus area is the impact of incentives to increase participation on selection patterns. The research group is led by Professor Katrine Strandberg-Larsen and funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.

SMARTbiomed is a research center with core mission to develop statistical and computational methods focusing on causal inference, risk prediction and machine learning. SMARTbiomed has hubs at Aarhus University, Copenhagen University and University of Oxford that offer a vibrant international community of researchers, providing an exciting environment of collaboration to attract early-career researchers from a wide variety of fields, working as a team towards unified goals. You will be based at the causal inference hub at the Section of Biostatistics, University of Copenhagen, led by Professor Erin Gabriel. SMARTbiomed is funded by the Danish National Research Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Lundbeck Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation and the Villum Foundation. Information on the center can be found at: https://smartbiomed.dk/

Your job
You will be a member of and engage in collaboration with the SMARTbiomed Causal Inference and Social Magnifier research environments. Motivated by empirical evidence that participants who remain in cohort studies over time tend to be more socioeconomically advantaged, the Social Magnifier group examines the consequences of selective attrition for the study of social disparities in health as well as methodological strategies to address them. The cohort studies considered combine self-reported data with individual-level register data from the Danish national registers. While register data is available for all individuals invited to participate, self-reported information (e.g., outcomes, exposures and/or confounders) are only observed for participants. Differential non-random self-selection occurs both at the initial enrolment stage and throughout successive waves of data collection. Some studies implement incentives to increase participation. You will develop methodology for learning causal effects in the referent population, leveraging the availability of comprehensive register data. There is also an interest in methods for transporting effects from historic cohorts to contemporary populations.

Your specific tasks will include:

• Conducting research on statistical methods within the areas described above.
• Leading write-up of research manuscripts based on your own work and collaborating on joint research publications. Ensuring, where appropriate, that software outputs are provided to ensure maximum utility.
• Presenting papers at conferences or public meetings.
• Contributing to and supporting the collaborative research infrastructure of the Social Magnifier and SMARTbiomed environments.

You will also be encouraged and mentored to develop new proposals and research initiatives to simultaneously support an individual research profile. Over the course of the position, you will participate in the daily duties of the department, such as teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.

Profile
Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in in Statistics, Biostatistics, or a similar discipline.
• You have strong skills in theoretical methods development.
• You have proficient communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams.
• You have excellent English skills written and spoken.

Desirable experience and skills:

You have experience and active interest in

• data analysis
• register data
• programming (e.g., in R)

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. The section carries out independent research in biostatistical applications and methods; it provides both undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching and offers statistical advice to staff and students in all disciplines of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The section is internationally renowned for a high research level, especially within time-to-event analysis, while other competence areas include e.g. causal inference, latent variable modelling and prediction models. The section aims to maintain a strong position in these areas but also wants to expand into new areas of biostatistical research. The overarching goal is to produce high-level methodological research that is relevant in practical applications. More information on the Section of Biostatistics can be found at http://biostat.ku.dk.

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 October 1, 2026, or after agreement.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18,07% to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Frank Eriksson eriksson@sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful http://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. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 5 July 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. 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 34 and 35.

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

The aim of the project is to study the role of liquid-liquid phase separation in facilitating DNA repair processes in the cell nucleus as a model to establish a fundamental biological understanding of how biomolecular droplets allow the cell to orchestrate its biochemical processes. We will achieve this through a cross-disciplinary effort that combines molecular genetics and state-of-the-art microscopy with biophysical modelling and computational simulations.

Our group and research
Our group studies the cellular mechanisms responsible for maintaining genome integrity with special focus on DNA repair processes. Our experimental approach combines molecular genetics, cell biology and biochemistry. The 12 members of the group provides a balanced mixture of postdocs, PhD students, undergraduate students and we have 1 highly skilled technician. We conduct curiosity-driven basic research with relevance to genetic diseases such a cancer and neurodegeneration.

The group is a part of Department of Biology, Section for Functional Genomics, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. The Section provides a strong, international environment for research in the field of Genetics and Genomics located at Copenhagen Biocenter, Ole Maaløes Vej 5, Copenhagen N. The Section currently employs 6 principal investigators, 3 technicians, 6 postdocs, 12 PhD students as well as a number of undergraduate students.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities.

The project is a collaboration with Professor Mogens Høgh Jensen at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biomedicine or similar with significant laboratory experience. The successful candidate will have excellent skills in molecular biology and a basic knowledge of biophysics. The candidate should hopefully be extremely enthusiastic about scientific research and be very imaginative with the ability to work independently.

The duties of the assistant professor will include research within Molecular Cell Biology as well as teaching and co-supervision of students. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Five overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The five criteria (research, teaching, innovation and societal impact, organisational contribution, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Questions
Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Michael Lisby, Department of Biology, mlisby@bio.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35322120.

Further information on the Department is linked at Department of Biology – Department of Biology - University of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment
The position is open from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 15 months with the possibility for extension.

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. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025. 

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years. Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

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

Please include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Description of research interests and motivation for a research career (2 pages)
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of relevant papers or manuscripts

The deadline for applications is 6 July 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.

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

Interviews will be held on 24-25 August 2026.

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

The Niels Bohr Institute hosts or has access to excellent facilities for carrying out experimental physics in the following areas:

Astrophysics (including Planetary Sciences, Cosmology, Galactic, and Extragalactic Astrophysics)
Observational astrophysics in Denmark is primarily supported by privileged access to world-class facilities through national memberships of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT). In addition, University of Copenhagen owns the 1,5m Danish telescope at ESO, La Silla. Past Danish investment in astrophysical instrumentation and space infrastructure such as Euclid and the James Webb Telescope allow us to play leadership roles in international collaborations and secure GTO time. The Danish government has recently launched a new space strategy, encouraging Danish astrophysics to contribute. Denmark has made strategic investments in the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and the NBI leads Danish involvement in the ANDES high-resolution spectrograph at the ELT. NBI is associated to the Rubin-LSST and has established a Danish Independent Data Access Center for Rubin. Astrophysics heads the Tycho supercomputer at the faculty of SCIENCE, which provides computational capacity across NBI at an international competitive level, and several research groups have smaller dedicated computational infrastructures. Denmark is a member of the LUMI consortia, with guaranteed computational resources allocated to UCPH, and Denmark is also part EuroHPC. Coordination in astrophysics at a national level is carried out under the umbrella of Instrument centre for Danish Astrophysics.

Biophysics and Biocomplexity
Experimental research in Biocomplexity at NBI addresses mammalian, plant, microbial, and reconstituted biophysical systems through quantitative measurements tightly integrated with theory.

The cell laboratory carries out quantitative experiments on living cells and multicellular systems, focusing on cell mechanics, viscoelasticity, force generation, and collective behavior. Work is based on controlled in-vitro and mammalian and plant cell-culture systems and combines fluorescence, confocal and scattering microscopy, Brillouin microscopy, mechanical perturbations, and quantitative image analysis.

The Center for Optical Bio-Manipulation (COBM) provides shared infrastructure centered on most advanced type of optical bio-manipulation equipment integrated with super resolution (STED) imaging, including optical tweezers, microfluidics, and advanced fluorescence microscopy. These tools enable force application and measurement at micro- and nano-scales, manipulation of biological structures, single molecules and dynamic studies of cells and soft biological matter, and are accessible to both internal and external users.

The bacterial and phage laboratory supports quantitative experimental studies of microbial growth, virus–host interactions, and population dynamics in both well-mixed and spatially structured systems, providing a platform for physics-based investigations of microbial dynamics.

The membrane laboratory investigates lipid membranes and membrane-associated processes using controlled model systems and spectroscopy, linking thermodynamic and mechanical properties to cellular function.

Geophysics (including Ice, Climate, and Earth Sciences)
Experimental work in Physics of ice, climate and Earth at NBI is related to ice core research, involving field campaigns to retrieve ice cores, collect snow samples, and conduct geophysical surveys. A strength of the section is developing and maintaining advanced ice core processing laboratory facilities for obtaining paleo-climatic records of past climate change from ice cores and leading international ice core processing campaigns.

The ice core processing facilities at NBI currently include a gas extraction and measurements laboratory, a chemical and biogeochemical analyses laboratory, and a water isotope measurements laboratory. The work involves optimizing the laboratory setup for continuous flow analysis. Major instrumentation at PICE are isotope ratio mass spectrometers for atmospheric components, laser spectrometers for water isotopes and trace gases, an ion chromatograph, a laser ablation system, and a continuous flow analyses system from ice cores for chemical components and trace gases. The ice sheet research includes geophysical surveys using various radar and GPS techniques, facilitating research in e.g. polarized radar techniques, and bore hole logging instrumentation. Strong collaborations are established between ice core research and ice flow and climate modelling activities. We are currently involved in ice core drilling and research activities for large international collaborations, including the EC Horizon project BEOI (Beyond-EPICA-Oldest-Ice), the ERC Synergy project Green2Ice, the Novo Nordisk Foundation center PRECISE, and the EU Horizon project ICELINK.

High Energy and Astro-particle Physics
The experimental High Energy Physics (HEP) group at NBI participate in the ALICE, ATLAS, and IceCube experiments, and are part of designing the future ALICE FoCal, SHiP, and FCC-ee detectors.

The ALICE group studies evolution of quark-gluon-plasma properties and the impact of collision system size, while at the same time leading the development and construction of the new ALICE forward calorimeter (FoCal) to probe, for example, gluon saturation.

The ATLAS group works on rare Higgs decays (Z+gamma and di-Higgs channels) and the use of Machine Learning for analysis optimisation. The group is strongly involved in the ATLAS upgrade tracker for the high luminosity phase of LHC both on the hardware and software side.

The IceCube group is leading measurements of neutrino oscillations and testing quantum-gravity models and heads the development of the GraphNeT machine learning framework, for optimised classification and reconstruction in IceCube and several other astrophysics experiments. The NBI group also contributes to CERN’s future SHiP and potential FCC-ee experiments with coordinating roles in the detector design effort, as well as phenomenology in particle and astro-particle physics.

Quantum Physics (including Condensed Matter, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics)
Current experimental research in condensed matter physics is centered around low-temperature nanoscale quantum electronics, solid-state quantum information devices, as well as neutron and x-ray scattering for characterization of soft materials like polymers and biomolecules and hard materials like magnets and superconductors.

The quantum electronics efforts include epitaxial growth of superconductor-semiconductor materials, cleanroom device fabrication, alongside with advanced cryogenic DC and RF measurement techniques, facilitating research in e.g. spin-based and superconducting qubits for which control electronics for tens of qubits is being installed. Activities also include quantum simulations based on quantum dot and Josephson junction arrays, constituting artificial quantum matter. The laboratories host a dozen milli-kelvin cryostats and the teams are strongly involved in NBI’s cleanroom, housing shared facilities for nanofabrication, including e-beam lithography, deposition/etching tools, molecular beam epitaxy, as well as scanning and transmission electron microscopy. During the past decade, condensed matter physics has been strengthened through the creation of the Center for Quantum Devices (QDev) and the Q-MAT project on Magnetism and Quantum Materials. There are strong local collaborations between experimental and theoretical activities in both quantum electronics and materials, and with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Program as well as other science departments. We are involved in the design and development of instrumentation for large-scale international facilities, including the European Spallation Source (ESS), opening soon next to MAX-IV, close to the institute. The group is directly involved in ESS beamlines with instruments for QENS, SANS and inelastic scattering. Soft matter research takes advantage of in-house light and Small-Angle X-ray Scattering, Raman imaging and thermal analysis.

Activities in Quantum Optics cover ultracold atoms and room-temperature atomic ensembles, as well as solid-state quantum optics, photonics, and optomechanics. Experiments are hosted in state-of-the-art optical laboratories suitable also for the most vibration- and temperature-sensitive equipment and are set up with support from the local electronic and mechanical workshops. The in-house cleanroom enables fabrication of advanced micro- and nano-photonic devices using e-beam and photo-lithography and most common deposition and etching techniques. It is complemented by access to a wide range of tools at the Danish national fabrication facility DTU Nanolab. Strong theory-experiment collaborations are an outstanding feature of Quantum Optics research at the Niels Bohr Institute, as are collaborations within and between the dedicated Quantop, Hy-Q, CBQS and NQCP research centers.

We seek to appoint an outstanding researcher based on scientific excellence and demonstrated track record. We are looking for a candidate whose expertise will strengthen our mission to deliver excellent research and education. The position will be filled at the level of tenured associate professor. 

The successful candidate must be an outstanding scientist who has already had significant international impact on research and who has demonstrated: (1) the talent and vision to define an independent research program, (2) the scientific maturity to establish an independent research group, and (3) the ability to attract significant external funding in open competition at national and international levels. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate both internationally and within University of Copenhagen on research questions of broad-scale relevance.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and lead an innovative research program of leading international quality
• Teach and examine students at all levels including lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising students, and contributing to curriculum development work.
• Act as a coach and role model through excellent practice and mentoring of junior colleagues
• Contribute to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusivity in Physics
• Undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the Department’s activities

In the evaluation of candidates emphasis will be put on the following criteria:

• A PhD or equivalent, in a relevant area
• A strong established international reputation and expertise in a forefront research area
• Ability to develop and expand the research portfolio of the institute into new areas
• A track record of securing external research funding in open competition as well as postdoc and/or PhD supervision
• Substantial and successful experience in undergraduate teaching and in graduate training

The associate professor’s duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks as requested by the Department. Applicants are required to have successful university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon their own teaching development, practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required. Ideally the candidate has been responsible for lectures and course development as well as supervision at both bachelor and master's levels.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at a leading international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising merit
General criteria apply to the appointment of associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

For associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Further information on the Department is linked at https://science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/departments/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Troels Haugbølle, Deputy Head of Research, VILF@nbi.ku.dk.

The position is open from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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 Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Filing of application
The application process is a two-step procedure: applicants are invited to initially submit a ‘short’ application consisting of CV and publication list. The Niels Bohr Institute will then screen these and subsequently invite a subset of applicants to submit a full application.

First step: For all applicants interested in the position.

Submit in English:

• Curiculum vitae including information about external funding
• Complete publication list

These two documents will be the basis for our selection of applicants who are invited to submit a full application and thus be a part of the recruitment process.

It will be appropriate if the five overall criteria for associate professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen are reflected in the CV.

Please also highlight in the CV, if special conditions in your career/life affects your CV and number of publications.

To submit the CV and publication list click APPLY NOW below.

The deadline for submission is Sunday 2nd August 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

Second step: Only for applicants who are invited to submit a full application.
In the second step invited applicants must submit a full application. Invited applicants will have around two weeks to send a full application and we expect it will be between week 37-38. Invited applicants will receive further instructions.

Please reserve 7 and 9 December 2026 if you are invited to an interview.

Contact

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case:

211-0734/26-2E Associate Professorship of Experimental Physics.

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

The project

The XHAILe project aims to provide efficient and accurate hybrid AI technologies for computational law and natural language interaction with e-government solutions along with trustworthy benchmarks and guidelines for legal use of the technology. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in logic and symbolic AI for computational law and declarative process management to contribute to its application in the project.

The project will be building on research of the PI and his research groups jointly with the industry partner DCR Solutions, which is a spin-off from a prior research project, centred around the development of a graph-based modelling language, DCR Graphs, for the declarative modelling of law and business processes. The DCR Graphs language is today used widely and successfully in the public sector.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree and demonstrable experience in the field of logic, symbolic AI or declarative decision and business process modelling; additional experience in computational law would be an advantage.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

We offer a position that is part of a large collaboration between several faculties within the University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, Local Government Denmark - and with a reference group of governmental institutions and leading international experts in the field. The postdoc or assistant professor will be positioned at the Computer Science Department, University of Copenhagen, in the research section for Software, Data, People & Society. There will be close collaboration with the industry partner DCR Solutions and DTU Compute, at which the co-supervisor is located. Hereto comes regular interaction with researchers in the NLP Research Section as well as regular collaboration with the other partners in the project. The entire project is affiliated to the AI Pioneer Centre and has the ambition to play an important role in the trustworthy and effective application of AI in the public sector.

The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and is the oldest and largest university in Denmark. It is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia and consistently as one of the top places in Europe. Within computer science, it is ranked number 2 in the European Union according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021. Copenhagen is one of the 10 most livable cities in the world with a rich culture within music, theater and associations. Life for families is made easy by a publicly supported daycare and health care system, dual career opportunities, maternity/parental leave and six weeks of paid annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark here. Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen (link). ISM offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Principal investigator is Prof Thomas T. Hildebrandt, hilde@di.ku.dk.

Link to research project: di.ku.dk/english/research/research-projects/xhaile/

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Responsibilities and tasks

• Develop a scalable Symbolic AI modelling language based on the declarative DCR Graphs language and related logics that enables explainable executable models of complex laws
• Participate in a larger, multidisciplinary team of postdocs and senior researchers at Copenhagen University and DTU
• Interact with industrial and governmental partners
• Write scientific papers of high quality

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree in a relevant field (logic, declarative decision and business process models, computational law, symbolic AI/knowledge-based systems, or equivalent computer sciences)
• An inquisitive mind-set with a willingness to work with people having different scientific backgrounds
• Good language skills in English (the professional language of communication); familiarity with the Danish language is not required but a plus.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here [link to Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact for applicants and assessors]. However, it will be taken into consideration that a freshly graduated PhD will have limited merits in Innovation and Societal Impact.

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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: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page), that describes your motivation for applying for the position
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for MSc and PhD 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.
4. Plan for continued research and application for funding (optional for postdoc position)
5. Full publication list
6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 2nd August, 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 levels of positions. 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/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 35 (August 24th-28th, 2026).

Info

Application deadline: 02-08-2026

Employment start: 01-10-2026

Working hours: Full time

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

The project

The XHAILe project aims to provide efficient and accurate hybrid AI technologies for computational law and natural language interaction with e-government solutions along with trustworthy benchmarks and guidelines for legal use of the technology. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in logic and symbolic AI for computational law and declarative process management to contribute to its application in the project.

The project will be building on research of the PI and his research groups jointly with the industry partner DCR Solutions, which is a spin-off from a prior research project, centred around the development of a graph-based modelling language, DCR Graphs, for the declarative modelling of law and business processes. The DCR Graphs language is today used widely and successfully in the public sector.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree and demonstrable experience in the field of logic, symbolic AI or declarative decision and business process modelling; additional experience in computational law would be an advantage.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

We offer a position that is part of a large collaboration between several faculties within the University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, Local Government Denmark - and with a reference group of governmental institutions and leading international experts in the field. The postdoc or assistant professor will be positioned at the Computer Science Department, University of Copenhagen, in the research section for Software, Data, People & Society. There will be close collaboration with the industry partner DCR Solutions and DTU Compute, at which the co-supervisor is located. Hereto comes regular interaction with researchers in the NLP Research Section as well as regular collaboration with the other partners in the project. The entire project is affiliated to the AI Pioneer Centre and has the ambition to play an important role in the trustworthy and effective application of AI in the public sector.

The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479 and is the oldest and largest university in Denmark. It is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia and consistently as one of the top places in Europe. Within computer science, it is ranked number 2 in the European Union according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021. Copenhagen is one of the 10 most livable cities in the world with a rich culture within music, theater and associations. Life for families is made easy by a publicly supported daycare and health care system, dual career opportunities, maternity/parental leave and six weeks of paid annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark here. Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen (link). ISM offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Principal investigator is Prof Thomas T. Hildebrandt, hilde@di.ku.dk.

Link to research project: di.ku.dk/english/research/research-projects/xhaile/

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Responsibilities and tasks

• Develop a scalable Symbolic AI modelling language based on the declarative DCR Graphs language and related logics that enables explainable executable models of complex laws
• Participate in a larger, multidisciplinary team of postdocs and senior researchers at Copenhagen University and DTU
• Interact with industrial and governmental partners
• Write scientific papers of high quality

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree in a relevant field (logic, declarative decision and business process models, computational law, symbolic AI/knowledge-based systems, or equivalent computer sciences)
• An inquisitive mind-set with a willingness to work with people having different scientific backgrounds
• Good language skills in English (the professional language of communication); familiarity with the Danish language is not required but a plus.
• Experience from a prior position as Postdoc or Assistant professor
• Realistic plan and vision for research and attraction of funding for a continued career

General criteria apply to the appointment of Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements above. listed in this advertisement.

 Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here [link to Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact for applicants and assessors]

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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: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page), that describes your motivation for applying for the position
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for MSc and PhD 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.
4. Plan for continued research and application for funding (optional for postdoc position)
5. Full publication list
6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 2nd August, 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 levels of positions. 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/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 35 (August 24th-28th , 2026).

Info

Application deadline: 02-08-2026

Employment start: 01-10-2026

Working hours: Full time

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

The project

The XHAILe project aims to provide efficient and accurate hybrid AI technologies for computational law and natural language interaction with e-government solutions along with trustworthy benchmarks and guidelines for legal use of the technology.

This position focuses on the development of conversational AI systems for interaction with legal and administrative processes, combining large language models with symbolic rule-based systems. The overall goal is to enable reliable, explainable, and user-friendly access to complex legal procedures through natural language interfaces.

The work builds on the project’s hybrid architecture, where language models are used for interaction, interpretation, and explanation, while decision-making remains grounded in executable symbolic models (DCR graphs) developed within the project and by the industrial partner DCR Solutions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree and demonstrable experience in natural language processing, machine learning, or related areas, with a strong interest in conversational AI and applied AI systems.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

We offer a position that is part of a large collaboration between several faculties within the University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, Local Government Denmark - and with a reference group of governmental institutions and leading international experts in the field. The position is based at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, within the Natural Language Processing research environment, which is part of the AI section. The candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, law, and language technology, and will interact closely with other postdocs and senior researchers in the project.

The project involves close collaboration with industrial and governmental partners, providing opportunities to work with real-world legal use cases and to evaluate research in applied settings. The work is embedded in a broader effort to develop trustworthy AI systems for the public sector and is affiliated with the Pioneer Centre for AI.

The University of Copenhagen offers a strong international research environment and access to modern computational resources, as well as a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting. It was founded in 1479 and is the oldest and largest university in Denmark. It is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia and consistently as one of the top places in Europe. Within computer science, it is ranked number 2 in the European Union according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021. Copenhagen is one of the 10 most livable cities in the world with a rich culture within music, theater and associations. Life for families is made easy by a publicly supported daycare and health care system, dual career opportunities, maternity/parental leave and six weeks of paid annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark here. Useful information is also available at The International Staff Mobility office (ISM) at the University of Copenhagen (link). ISM offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Principal supervisor: Assistant Professor Daniel Hershcovich, dh@di.ku.dk

Project lead: Professor Thomas Troels Hildebrandt, hilde@di.ku.dk

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Responsibilities and tasks

• Develop methods for integrating large language models with symbolic rule-based systems for legal reasoning
• Design and implement conversational interfaces for interaction with legal and administrative processes
• Develop techniques for structured fact elicitation from user input (e.g. mapping free text to structured representations)
• Develop and evaluate methods for generating faithful and understandable explanations grounded in symbolic models
• Contribute to the development of prototype systems and experimental evaluations on real-world use cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, including legal scholars and industry stakeholders
• Write scientific papers of high quality

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• A PhD degree in computer science, computational linguistics, AI, or a related field
• Experience with natural language processing and/or machine learning
• Experience with large language models, dialogue systems, or tool-augmented AI systems
• Strong programming skills
• An inquisitive mindset and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent English communication skills

Additional qualifications (considered an advantage):

• Experience with structured prediction, semantic parsing, or information extraction
• Experience with evaluation of NLP systems or human-centered AI
• Familiarity with symbolic AI, knowledge representation, or rule-based systems
• Experience with legal or other high-stakes application domains

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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: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page), that describes your motivation for applying for the position
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for MSc and PhD 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.
4. Full publication list
5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 2nd August, 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 levels of positions. 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/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in weeks 35.

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Application deadline: 02-08-2026

Employment start: 01-10-2026

Working hours: Full time

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design at the University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint two new group leaders in de novo protein design from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. These positions will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and associated with the Department of Biology (Faculty of Science) or the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences).

About the Center
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design (CPD) is a new initiative that spans the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The aim of the centre is to accelerate protein design by gaining a deeper understanding of sequence-to-structure/function relationships in proteins, and by developing methods to programme these into functional, designed proteins.

CPD research is broad and not prescriptive, covering both fundamental and applied de novo protein design. Our three themes are:

• Programmable De Novo Protein Design, aimed at improving methods for protein design by combining rational, physics-based, and AI-based approaches
• Contextualised Protein Design, that is, designing proteins that are fit for purpose such as working directly and optimally in cells, chemical reactors, etc; and
• Biodesign for Sustainability and Healthcare, for instance working with biotech and industry to deliver synthetic proteins to address real-world challenges and needs.

The centre will train the next generation of protein scientists for careers in protein design and engineering, and it will apply protein-design methods to a diverse array of fundamental and real-world challenges. The CPD is funded by a 700M DKK (94M EUR) grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation initially for 7 years, from August 2025. It is housed in a completely new, purpose-built space with excellent facilities for computational and experimental protein design.  For further information on the CPD, see our web page.

Job description
The successful candidates will have strong backgrounds in computational and/or experimental de novo protein design, and an ambitious research and teaching plan in protein design that aligns both with the CPD mission and the teaching and research of one of the host departments. Because the CPD is a highly integrated, open, and collaborative environment, we aim to appoint new assistant or associate professors with strong skills in and a demonstrated record of collaboration and community engagement. Specifically, the new group leaders will be expected to contribute to the development of the centre, mentoring its students and junior researchers, and fostering an innovative and inclusive academic environment. We welcome applicants who show a commitment to diversity, knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement, and who would contribute to these wider remits of the CPD mission and those of the host department to achieve societal impact of their research.

The CPD will support several core PhD student/postdoctoral positions for each assistant/associate professor appointment, along with running and travel costs, and access to excellent CPD facilities for computational and experimental protein design.  The new assistant/associate professors will be expected to raise external funds to grow their groups.

The responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication and academic dissemination
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of students and researchers
• Fundraising to establish strong research programmes and lead interdisciplinary research projects
• Research-based teaching at all levels, including associated examination
• Sharing knowledge with the wider scientific and non-scientific communities, including participation in public debates
• Contributing actively to the management and development of the CPD through internal roles and responsibilities
• Integrating the CPD into the wider University of Copenhagen and regional ecosystems
• Contributing to broader academic assessments and endeavours

Required qualifications
Applicants should have a strong track record in one or both of computational and experimental de novo protein design. We do not have any specific research topics or interests in mind for these positions – we are looking for exceptional individuals with energy and ambition to help build and advance research in the CPD at this early and formative stage.  However, alignment with one or more of the CPD’s research themes outlined above will be essential.

Applicants should be able to teach topics broadly across protein science, biochemistry, pharmacology, structural biology, or related subjects on the BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in one of the two host departments, and are expected to contribute to the development of new courses incorporating protein design. In addition, a clear and structured plan for internal and external collaborations will be considered favourably.

Tenure-track assistant professor.
Assessment of applicants for the tenure-track assistant professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Associate professor
Assessment of applicants for the associate professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising merit
General criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor / associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here

For tenure-track assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

For associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Furthermore, applicants at the tenure-track assistant professor level must be able to document:

• A positive publication trajectory in high-level, international, peer-reviewed ISI journals
• Experience with personal research grants or participation (by name) in major grants
• Research plans and publication records that demonstrate clear potential for attracting external funding
• Strong commitment to the development of innovative and student-centred research-based teaching. Documented university-level teaching experience would be an advantage.
• If they do not hold formal pedagogical qualifications, the successful candidates must complete training equivalent to the University of Copenhagen’s Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Program for Assistant Professors

Furthermore, applicants at the associate professor level must be able to document:

• A substantial publication record in high-level, international, peer-reviewed ISI journals
• A proven track record of securing major external research funding
• Documented university-level experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate/graduate teaching, with the ability to explain and reflect on one’s own teaching practices
• Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen’s teacher training program
• Strong commitment to the development of innovative and student-centred research-based teaching
• Managerial and outreach qualifications and experience

For either position, applicants are also required to possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

The tenure-track assistant programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment
The position is open from 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

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

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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

Questions
For further information, please contact the Director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design Prof. Dek Woolfson, d.n.woolfson@bio.ku.dk; Head of the Department of Drug Design and Pharmocology,  Prof. Dan Stærk, ds@sund.ku.dk; or Head of the Department of Biology, Prof. Niels Kroer, nk@bio.ku.dk. For general enquiries, please contact the CPD PA, Michala Yun-Joo Schlichtkrull or the CPD Scientific Manager, Dr. Gretchen Repasky, via cpd@ku.dk.

For information about the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design, please visit cpd.ku.dk. For information about the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND), see www.drug.ku.dk and https://sund.ku.dk/. For information about the Department of Biology and the Faculty of Science, see https://www1.bio.ku.dk/english/ and https://science.ku.dk/english/.

Applicants from abroad, please find useful information from the International Staff Mobility unit at: https://www.ism.ku.dk/.

The CPD is located at Nørre Campus in the Copenhagen district of Østerbro. It can be reached in 10 minutes by public transportation from one of the city’s central transportation hubs, Nørreport station; however, most staff choose to cycle to work. Copenhagen, Denmark, is placed 2nd in the 2023 Global Liveability Ranking published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, based on assessments of stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.  The city has a vibrant music, dance, and theatre culture, world-class restaurants, an extensive public transportation system, and excellent biking opportunities. Life for families is made easier by a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, dual-career opportunities, maternity/paternity leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. Please read more about life in Denmark here: https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk.

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

Filing of application
The position may be applied for at the tenure-track assistant professor level or associate professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at more than one level. If applied at more than one level, separate applications must be submitted (see below).

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

Applying for the tenure-track assistant professorship please include

• Cover letter (including motivation for applying for the position (max 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part, incl. career development grants.
  • A full list of publications
• Uploads of max 5 most-relevant publications to be considered in the assessment
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan - description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with the supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
  • Teaching plan (max 1 page targeted at a Master’s level course in protein design)

Applying for the associate professorship please include

• Cover letter (including motivations for applying for this position (max 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part, incl. career development grants.
  • A full list of publications
• Uploads of max 5 most-relevant publications to be considered in the assessment
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan - description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with the supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
  • Teaching plan (max 1 page targeted at a Master’s level course in protein design)

The deadline for applications is 2 August 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. All applicants will be notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean will then appoint an expert assessment committee to evaluate the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants will be 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. 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. You can read about the recruitment process at https://jobportal.ku.dk/. Please note that applicants will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

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

Interviews will be held on 21, 22 and 23 October 2026

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case:

211-0257/26-2N Tenure-track Assistant Professor of De novo Protein Design

211-0749/26-2E Associate Professor of De novo Protein Design

We seek to make an appointment on the Socioeconomics of Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management to complement the Department’s ongoing research and teaching. The position focuses on the interplay between ecological, economic, and governance-related aspects of biodiversity conservation and wildlife management. We seek a candidate with an interdisciplinary profile and research experience from multiple countries at the nexus between biodiversity conservation, wildlife management, and society.

The candidate is expected to have:

• A PhD degree related to the area
• A strong theoretical and empirical foundation
• Insight into both natural and social sciences
• A track record in publication at an international level related to the position
• A track record in raising research funding and managing large research projects
• Documented ability to collect and analyse empirical data from a range of settings and contexts
• Experience with developing methods and approaches that can inform policies and instruments on conservation and financing of biodiversity and/or are aimed at balancing the objectives of economic development with sustainable use of biodiversity
• Experience with one or more topics related to economic assessment of marketed and non-marketed wildlife goods and services; illegal, unreported, and unregulated wildlife use and trade; evaluating wildlife management strategies
• Experience with developing and engaging in private and public-sector collaboration on the topic of the position
• Openness to combining methods and theories, to bring new perspectives, methods and skills to the research, teaching, and public consultancy of the department

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

General criteria apply to the appointment of professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

The position will be based in the department section where the profile fits best. The employed candidate is expected to collaborate broadly within and outside the Department. In all sections, social scientists from several disciplines undertake research to address the critical challenges society face with respect to protecting our planet, its climate, environment and life, the sustainability of global natural resource-based sectors like the agro-food sector, fishery and forestry, and the links between development, conservation, and natural resources use. The Department of Food and Resource Economics is uniquely placed in the enviable role of undertaking research, education, and public-sector services of international excellence in these fields and with significant impact in the scientific community, and on policy and practice.

Further information on the Department is found at https://science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/departments/. Inquiries about the position can be made to the Head of Department Per Svejstrup phs@ifro.kuk.dk.

The position is open from 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

Physical presence at IFRO is considered as a natural part of being an employee to contribute to a welcoming, socially pleasant, creative and innovative work environment. IFRO offers the possibility for flexibility and working from home, but an employee is expected to regularly be present physically at IFRO.

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 Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

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

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 4 August 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.

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

Interviews will be held on 9 November 2026.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0325/25-2K.

The Postdoctoral Fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
The Zierath Group investigates the molecular mechanisms governing skeletal muscle physiology, whole-body metabolic homeostasis, and pharmacological interventions to identify novel translational strategies for the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases. We combine in vivo animal physiology, molecular biology, and multi-omics approaches to bridge fundamental discovery with therapeutic application. Our group is international, interdisciplinary, and inclusive, and we actively foster a supportive team environment that welcomes researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds and career stages.

This position sits at the intersection of the Zierath Group and the Gerhart-Hines Group, enabling access to a uniquely broad expertise spanning metabolic phenotyping, pharmacology, circadian biology, and data science. The project will draw on CBMR’s state-of-the-art core platforms and benefit from an international collaborative network with Karolinska Institutet and other leading institutions.

Job Description

This project will investigate the therapeutic potential of Urocortin II (UCN2), a peptide hormone that signals through the CRHR2 receptor, to preserve muscle mass and function in disease and pharmacological weight-loss contexts. Your tasks would include designing and executing in vivo studies in models of diabetic myopathy and diet-induced obesity, performing comprehensive metabolic and skeletal muscle phenotyping, processing samples for transcriptomic profiling, conducting bioinformatic analyses of omics-based datasets, and preparing scientific manuscripts and presenting findings at national and international conferences. The fellowship will provide advanced training in translational metabolic physiology, pharmacological target validation, and multi-omics integration.

Profile

The Postdoctoral Fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Physiology, Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or a related discipline
• Excellent scientific track record in relation to career stage
• Strong background in skeletal muscle biology, metabolic physiology, or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with in vivo rodent models of metabolic disease (e.g. diet-induced obesity, type 2 diabetes models)
• Experience with metabolic phenotyping techniques, including body composition assessment and/or functional muscle testing
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including RNA-isolation and transcriptomic workflows
• Familiarity with bioinformatic analysis of omic-based datasets (transcriptomics, proteomics)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, international environment
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral

Eligibility

The Postdoctoral Fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as a Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. The starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Juleen R. Zierath at juleen.zierath@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
The research environment in the Treebak Group is highly interdisciplinary, integrating molecular biology, physiology, and advanced computational approaches to study metabolic health. The group combines innovative preclinical models with omics technologies and analytical pipelines, while actively translating findings into human studies, reflecting a strong commitment to translational science. You will be embedded in a collaborative and supportive environment that values close interaction between experimental and computational researchers, fostering both scientific rigor and creativity. The group operates within an extensive international network of collaborators and contributes to large-scale, multi-center research efforts, ensuring exposure to diverse expertise and datasets. We emphasize an inclusive and collegial work culture, where diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is seen as a key driver of innovation and scientific excellence. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while receiving strong mentorship and support at all career stages. Overall, the group provides a dynamic and collaborative setting aligned with cutting-edge, data-driven, and translational metabolic research.

Job Description

We strive to uncover novel digital biomarkers of glucose homeostasis by leveraging high-resolution continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data across both mice and humans. This project is founded on the premise that dynamic features embedded in CGM time-series data capture essential aspects of metabolic regulation that are not accessible through conventional clinical measurements. Your tasks would be to extract, characterize, and validate such biomarkers from large-scale murine CGM datasets and evaluate their robustness across diverse physiological and experimental conditions. A central objective will be to determine the translational relevance of these biomarkers by aligning murine findings with human CGM data and established clinical indicators of metabolic health. You will further contribute to bridging experimental and clinical research by back-translating human-derived glycemic signatures into mechanistic studies in mouse models. The project integrates computational analysis, physiology, and large-scale human data to establish a unified framework for interpreting glucose dynamics across species. Through this work, we aim to advance a systems-level understanding of glucose regulation and improve early detection of metabolic dysfunction. Ultimately, the position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of scalable, physiology-informed tools for translational metabolic research.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in biomedical sciences, physiology, computational biology, biostatistics, or a related quantitative life science discipline
• Strong experience in analysis of large-scale time-series or high-dimensional datasets, preferably within metabolic or physiological research
• Proficiency in programming (R and/or Python) with a focus on reproducible data analysis and statistical modeling
• Solid understanding of metabolic physiology, particularly glucose homeostasis and insulin action
• Experience with continuous physiological monitoring data (e.g., CGM) or similar longitudinal datasets is highly desirable
• Familiarity with machine learning or advanced data-driven approaches for biological data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments, with strong communication and scientific writing skills

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Prof. Jonas Treebak at jttreebak@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications (only work that has been published or is “in-press”)
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026, 23.59pm CEST

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 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative, interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been situated in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. CBMR has around 260 employees creating an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
In the molecular understanding of metabolic diseases, a major gap exists between basic genetic and microbiome discoveries and their impact on physiology and the potential for clinical translation. The Hansen Group aims to bridge this gap by connecting genomic discoveries and epidemiology with physiology and clinical application. To study the role of selected genetic variants in human metabolism, we perform physiology and intervention studies based on recruit-by-genotype principles. We also investigate families and populations with extreme metabolic phenotypes and perform physiology and intervention studies. Finally, we investigate targeted clinical management of carriers of selected high-impact variations in the human genome. The Hansen group offers an international and supportive work environment, where teamwork and diversity are considered key factors to our successful research within relevant research fields. You can read more about the Hansen Group here.

Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to join a translational project in the Hansen group, bridging two major research initiatives in oral and liver health.
The project integrates human genetics, salivary microbiome and metaproteomics, and longitudinal clinical data to uncover causal mechanisms and biomarkers along the oral–liver axis. The project requires a computationally oriented Postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in the analysis and integration of large-scale biological datasets. The candidate will primarily focus on computational analysis, multi-omics integration, and biological interpretation of complex datasets.

We value curiosity, openness, and strong personal relationships, and aim to foster an environment where early‑career researchers can grow independently while engaging closely with clinicians and method experts. In this collaborative context, the successful candidate will work with interdisciplinary teams to integrate expertise across oral health, liver disease, and multi‑omics research.

To learn more about the two key research initiatives the role would be involved with, see here: CARPE DIEM and LOTUS Biomarker.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application towards human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistical genetics, systems biology, or a related field
• Excellent scientific track record in relation to career stage
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary collaborations, engaging with researchers across biological, clinical, and computational domains
• Demonstrated experience in large‑scale integrative omics data analysis, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: human genetics (GWAS, Mendelian randomization, colocalization), proteomics data analysis, and/or metagenomics
• Familiarity with longitudinal data analysis, causal inference methods, and network or pathway analysis
• Ability to translate computational and statistical findings into biologically meaningful insights
• Experience working in close collaboration with multiple research platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral
• Project management and coordination skills

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

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.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Sarah Grant, Research Coordinator (Hansen Group), Sarah.Grant@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
The overarching aim of the Sakamoto Group is to elucidate molecular mechanisms governing cellular energy sensing, as well as the maintenance of metabolic homeostasis. Our ultimate goal is to identify therapeutic targets and their small-molecules or peptide-based modulators capable of restoring energy balance in cardiometabolic disease. Our research focuses on how post-translational modifications—particularly reversible phosphorylation—and allosteric regulation of signaling proteins and metabolic enzymes contribute to metabolic control. We also investigate how disruptions in these processes drive the development and progression of cardiometabolic diseases. To address these questions, we employ a multidisciplinary approach and collaborate with leading national and international experts. We are equally committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic research environment, with a strong emphasis on the training and professional development of early-career scientists.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Postdoctoral researcher to join our team to identify, characterize, and validate novel molecular mechanisms and/or modulators of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a key regulator of cellular and whole-body energy homeostasis, and its pharmacological modulation represents a promising strategy for the treatment of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. The goal of this position is to advance fundamental understanding of cellular energy and metabolic regulation through AMPK signaling and explore potential therapeutic applications. The successful candidate will be embedded in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with expertise spanning metabolic signaling, computational chemistry, in vivo physiology and pharmacology, and molecular and cellular biology. The project will focus on identifying novel molecular mediators and metabolic regulators of AMPK signaling pathways, using biochemical, multi-omics, and computational approaches, alongside established genetic models and chemical tools of AMPK. Particular emphasis will be placed on AMPK-mediated pathways, with a focus on skeletal muscle glucose uptake and glycogen metabolism, as well as hepatic glucose and lipid metabolism.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, structural biology, bioinformatics, or a related discipline.
• Strong research background in protein kinases/phosphatases, metabolic regulation, and signaling pathways.
• Experience in ligand characterization (small molecules, metabolites, or peptides), ideally using computational structural biology and molecular modelling, is an advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of research productivity, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Proven ability to design, plan, and execute complex experiments independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment.
• Experience in cross-disciplinary projects involving both computational and experimental approaches is desirable.

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Kei Sakamoto (kei.sakamoto@sund.ku.dk) or Marianne Jensen PhD (marianne.jensen@sund.ku.dk). Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
The Deshmukh Group is engaged in highly interdisciplinary research that combines the field of proteomics, exercise science, nutrition, and cell biology to study the impact of lifestyle on metabolism. The main goal of our research is to investigate how diet and exercise alters intra- and intercellular communication and hence the metabolism. We value teamwork and collaboration, both within our group and with international researchers, to expand our knowledge and develop innovative approaches to study metabolism. Through our collaborative efforts, we strive to improve the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. More information about the group can be found here

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral researcher to study the role of plasma protein in human metabolic health and disease. We strive for a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive environment where scientific rigor, curiosity, and personal development are valued. Your tasks would be to map the plasma proteome in human samples across health, obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes; and validate selected candidates and investigate their functional roles using cell-based assays and animal models. The ideal candidate has experience in proteomics, metabolism, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or related areas, and is enthusiastic about translational research connecting human omics data to disease mechanisms.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or related sciences
• Knowledge of LC-MS based proteomis, bioinformatics
• Extensive experience with proteomics sample preparation and data analysis (R programming language)
• Documented experience with human and rodent exercise physiology and metabolism research
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture techniques (e.g. hepatocyte, adipocyte, muscle and osteocyte), biochemical assays (e.g. glucose uptake and seahorse assays) animal handling is desirable.
• The candidate should be able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, and be enthusiastic, motivated and proactive
• Enthusiasm to collaborate across research groups with diverse technical expertise
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor at atul.deshmukh@sund.ku.dk.  Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research

The Computational Chemistry Unit at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research develops structure-based approaches to design ligands for proteins and receptors involved in metabolic disease, with a strong track record in small-molecule ligand discovery. These ligands enable pharmacological interrogation of target function and support characterization of their therapeutic potential. Our work sits at the interface of computational chemistry, structural biology, and pharmacology, with a strong focus on GPCRs and translational target validation.

We are now expanding into computational peptide design, building next-generation pipelines that combine structural data, AI-based modeling, and molecular simulations to enable rational design of bioactive peptides. These efforts are tightly integrated with experimental validation through close collaborations across CBMR and with external partners, creating a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment.

Job Description

As a Postdoctoral researcher, you will develop, implement, and apply state-of-the-art computational strategies for structure-based peptide design, leveraging recent advances in AI-based structure prediction and co-folding (e.g. AlphaFold-class methods), molecular modeling software such as Rosetta, and GPU-accelerated computing. You will build robust and scalable computational pipelines and drive the project scientifically and technically.

You will use these approaches to design peptide ligands targeting metabolic GPCRs, focusing on the neuropeptide Y (NPY) and MCH receptor families, integrating peptide design, structural filtering, and refinement, and work closely with experimental collaborators to translate designs into functional ligands through synthesis, pharmacology, and in vivo validation.

In parallel, you will extend the framework to identify receptor targets for bioactive peptides and generalize it to new systems.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious and technically strong candidate who is ready to operate independently at the front of the field.

Must-have:

• PhD in computational chemistry, structural biology, computer science, or a related field
• Strong publication record and demonstrated ability to independently design and execute computational research projects
• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python) and documented experience building robust computational pipelines in GPU/HPC environments
• Solid understanding of protein-peptide interactions, structural interpretation, and physics-based evaluation of predicted complexes
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral

Deep expertise in at least one of the following (and interest in learning the others)

• Structure-based modelling of proteins and peptides and in developing and applying integrated modelling workflows (docking, conformational sampling, design, and structural refinement)
• AI-based structure prediction and co-folding methods for peptide-receptor modelling (e.g. AlphaFold-class, Boltz/Chai-class or similar approaches)
• Rosetta-based or comparable frameworks for peptide modelling and design

Preferred qualifications

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

• GPCR structure-based design, particularly peptide-receptor systems
• Advanced peptide design, including cyclic, constrained, or non-canonical amino acids
• Peptide-receptor co-folding and interface modeling beyond standard workflows
• Physics-based refinement of peptide-complexes, e.g. molecular dynamics simulations
• Integration of computational design with experimental data, e.g. pharmacology, mutagenesis, or structural biology

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor, Thomas Frimurer at thomas.frimurer@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
The Kilpeläinen group investigates the genetic and biological mechanisms through which genetic variation influences cardiometabolic disease, with a particular focus on mechanisms operating in adipose tissue. Using large-scale human genetic and population datasets, the group aims to move beyond association discovery to identify the causal variants, genes, and molecular pathways underlying cardiometabolic risk. Research in the group integrates genome-wide association studies with multi-layer functional genomics, including transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomic data, to generate biologically informed hypotheses. These computational insights are further linked to functional readouts in relevant cellular models, enabling systemic interpretation of how genetic risk variants act in adipose and related metabolic tissues. The group works in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, bringing together computational and experimental scientists and maintaining strong international partnership within global genetics consortia. Teamwork, open scientific exchange, and a supportive and inclusive culture are central to the research environment, with group members spanning diverse backgrounds, nationalities, genders, and career stages within CBMR’s international setting.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated researcher with strong computational expertise to join an interdisciplinary team working at the interface of statistical genetics, machine learning, and cardiometabolic research. The position focuses on developing and applying scalable and rigorous approaches for genetic discovery of cardiometabolic outcomes using biobank-scale data. Your tasks will involve evaluating and applying computational and statistical methods for genetic association studies under complex data conditions, including extensive phenotype missingness and heterogeneity across biological or environmental contexts, such as age, sex, adiposity, or inflammatory state. You will work with large-scale population and biobank datasets from multiple international cohorts, comparing and integrating modern imputation, prediction, and surrogate-based inference approaches to support uncertainty-aware genetic discovery. Depending on your background and interests, you may contribute to methodological development, large-scale data analysis, simulation and benchmarking studies, and cross-cohort validation, including the integration of additional molecular data layers such as proteomics. The position offers close mentorship, strong peer support, and access to a broad international research network, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and to develop and independent scientific profile within an inclusive, international research environment. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment in which ideas are developed through close interaction, teamwork, and open scientific exchange, while encouraging intellectual ownership and professional development.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD (or near completion) in bioinformatics, statistical genetics, computational biology, biostatistics, data science, epidemiology, or a related quantitative or life‑science discipline
• Strong scientific track record relative to career stage, demonstrated by publications, preprints, or substantial contributions to large collaborative projects
• Solid background in statistical modeling, machine learning, or applied data analysis, with interest in genetic association studies and complex trait genetics
• Knowledge of genome-wide association studies (GWAS), polygenic scores, imputation methods, or related genetic epidemiology concepts
• Experience working with large-scale datasets (e.g. biobank, omics, or electronic health record data) using programming languages such as Python, R, or similar
• Familiarity with high-performance or cloud computing environments and reproducible research practices
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Tuomas Kilpeläinen, tuomas.kilpelainen@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research
The Gerhart-Hines Group is broadly interested in how neuronal, hormonal, nutrient, and bioenergetic signalling pathways collectively orchestrate systemic energy homeostasis and defend metabolic health. We explore coordination between peripheral and central homeostatic pathways through a combinatorial approach that brings together gene, protein, metabolite, and lipid profiling with cutting-edge in vivo physiological phenotyping and pharmacological engineering. Through this comprehensive approach, we believe we are poised to make transformative breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of metabolic adaptation and to develop these findings into innovative strategies for counteracting cardiometabolic disease.

Job Description

The postdoctoral fellow will design and execute preclinical studies in diet‑induced obese mice to understand how next‑generation obesity therapeutics can be engineered to couple potent weight loss with active protection of lean mass and maintenance of resting energy expenditure. The project emphasizes integrative physiology, combining longitudinal metabolic phenotyping with deep molecular analyses to generate a blueprint for muscle‑preserving, energy‑expenditure‑promoting pharmacotherapies.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and perform in vivo dosing studies in rodent models of obesity, including longitudinal assessments of body composition, energy expenditure, fuel selection and physical activity using metabolic cages and MRI.
• Conduct in vivo and ex vivo assessments of skeletal muscle function (e.g. force generation, fatigue resistance) and mitochondrial bioenergetics (high‑resolution respirometry) to define drug effects on muscle quality.
• Coordinate tissue collection and analysis across muscle, liver, adipose tissue and other organs to map signaling and proteomic pathways that underlie favorable changes in body composition and metabolism.
• Integrate physiological, signaling and omics datasets and drive manuscript preparation and presentation of findings at international meetings.
• Contribute to the daily research environment of the Gerhart‑Hines group, including informal supervision of MSc/PhD students and active participation in group meetings and CBMR activities.

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biomedicine, or related sciences
• Excellent scientific track record (i.e., publications, training) in relation to career stage
• Profound knowledge of metabolism, human biology, and indirect calorimetry 
• Profound experimental skills in in vivo phenotyping and in vivo pharmacology
• A FELASA or equivalent certification for animal experimentation is desirable.
• A curious and innovative mindset with strong self-motivation to develop new knowledge and treatment for complex modern chronic diseases
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Zach Gerhart-Hines, at zpg@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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 above mentioned 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 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

The Postdoc fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program.

About Us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharma­cology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028.

CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines.

Our Research

The Pers Group is part of an interdisciplinary research environment that combines human genetics, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and experimental circuit neuroscience to dissect how the brain controls body weight, glucose metabolism and cardiometabolic health. We are a diverse, international team of computational biologists, molecular neuroscientists, and circuit physiologists who work closely with leading collaborators in the US, UK, Switzerland and Denmark. We place great emphasis on teamwork, mutual support, scientific rigor, and an inclusive environment in which trainees from all backgrounds and career stages are encouraged to develop into independent scientists. More information about the group and ongoing projects can be found at https://cbmr.ku.dk/research-groups/pers-group/.

Job Description

We have recently identified a previously uncharacterised neuronal population in the brain that is likely to play an important role in the central control of energy homeostasis. We are now seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to functionally interrogate this cell population using state-of-the-art circuit neuroscience approaches.

Your tasks would be to:

• Perform stereotactic injections of viral vectors (Cre-dependent AAVs, DREADDs, anterograde and retrograde tracers) in transgenic mouse lines
• Carry out in vivo fiber photometry recordings during ingestive, metabolic, and behavioural challenges
• Map afferent and efferent connectivity of the cell population using mono- and polysynaptic tracing
• Integrate functional findings with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets generated in the group and by our collaborators
• Present results at international meetings and lead first-author manuscripts

Profile

The Postdoc fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who aspire to a career in academic medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research with an application toward human pathophysiology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, Neuroscience, or related sciences
• Excellent scientific track (multiple first-author publications) record in relation to career stage
• Profound knowledge of the central nervous control of energy homeostasis and hypothalamic/brainstem circuit neuroscience
• Documented hands-on experience with rodent models, including transgenic Cre-driver lines and Cre-dependent viral strategies
• Demonstrated expertise with stereotactic surgery, in vivo fiber photometry, DREADDs (and/or optogenetics), and neuroanatomical tracing
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English; ability to thrive in a collaborative, international team

Eligibility

The Postdoc fellowships within the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program are open for applicants with a PhD degree awarded from a university outside of Denmark. The program is also open for applicants with a Danish PhD degree who can document at least 12 months of full-time research experience from outside Denmark during or after the PhD studies. The PhD degree has to be obtained before November 15, 2026. You are not eligible to apply for the program if you have been employed in a postdoctoral position for more than one year at the University of Copenhagen prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Terms of Employment

The employment as Postdoc is a full-time position for 2 years. Starting date is November 15, 2026, or after agreement.

Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions

For further information about the position, please contact Associate professor Tune H Pers at tune.pers@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

Application Procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English via the ‘Apply for position’ link below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max. one page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming the PhD degree will be obtained before November 15, 2026, is necessary.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)

Application Deadline: August 10, 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. 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 www.employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

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

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds.

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(3) og at skabe samfundsmæssig impact gennem udvikling af ny viden og forskningsmæssige kompetencer.

Det Juridiske Fakultet tilbyder vejledning fra førende forskere samt mulighed for at undersøge aktuelle retsvidenskabelige spørgsmål i et intellektuelt stimulerende miljø.

Opslaget er åbent for ansøgere bredt inden for retsvidenskab, og Det Juridiske Fakultet er særligt interesseret i forslag til ph.d.-projekter, der falder inden for de forskningsområder, som er omfattet af den juridiske bacheloruddannelses obligatoriske fag, herunder særligt inden for fagene selskabsret, tings- og kreditorret, obligationsret, familie- arveret, retshistorie, strafferet og straffeproces samt valgfaget arbejdsret, se endvidere Bacheloruddannelsen.

Ph.d.-studerende skal:

• Udføre uafhængig forskning af høj kvalitet under vejledning af en forsker på fakultetet.
• Aktivt engagere sig i forskningsmiljøet på Københavns Universitet ved f.eks. at deltage i hverdagen i forskningsmiljøet, i kurser og møder samt nationale og internationale konferencer, der er relevante for deres forskningsprojekt.
• Overholde de formelle krav i Ph.d.-programmet;
• Bidrage til undervisning på bachelor- eller kandidatuddannelsen på Det Juridiske Fakultet.

Kvalifikationer

• Ansøgere skal have en toårig retsvidenskabelig kandidatgrad (120 ECTS) eller tilsvarende.

Ansøgere med en ikke-dansk kandidatgrad skal have en uddannelse, der som minimum er på niveau med og sammenlignelig med en dansk bachelorgrad og har faglige kvalifikationer på kandidatniveau.

• Ansøgere skal have opnået et samlet karaktergennemsnit på mindst 8,2 på kandidatniveau efter den danske karakterskala samt et speciale på 10 eller derover (eller tilsvarende for ansøgere med udenlandsk uddannelsesbaggrund).
• Ansøgere kan indsende deres ansøgning, før de har afsluttet deres kandidatgrad. Kandidatgraden skal dog være opnået inden startdatoen.

• Ansøgere skal dokumentere en egnethed til forskning via vurdering af deres kandidatafhandling, publikationer eller akademiske anbefalinger for at vise, at de er i stand til at påtage sig den krævende opgave at skrive en ph.d.-afhandling. 
• Ansøger skal beherske akademisk engelsk på højt niveau i skrift og tale.

Ansøgning 
Send ansøgningen elektronisk via linket ”Søg stillingen” nederst på siden.   

Vi råder dig til at have følgende dokumenter klar, før du begynder din online ansøgning:

• Projektbeskrivelse (maks. 12.000 anslag inkl. mellemrum, ekskl. litteraturliste).
  Du bedes følge vejledningen på KU’s hjemmeside: Adgangskriterier og ansøgningsprocedurer.
• Curriculum vitae (højst 2 sider). 
• Dokumentation for uddannelse (eksamensbeviser og karakterudskrifter). Bekræftede kopier af originale eksamensbeviser og udskrifter (både bachelor- og kandidatgrad) på originalsproget og en autoriseret engelsk oversættelse, hvis de er udstedt på et andet sprog end engelsk eller dansk.
• Karakterskala. En certificeret forklaring af karakterskalaen på originalsproget og en autoriseret engelsk oversættelse, hvis den foreligger på et andet sprog end engelsk eller dansk.
• Ønsket vejleder. Navnet på en videnskabelig medarbejder, som du ønsker at få tilknyttet som ph.d.-vejleder. Du behøver ikke kontakte vejlederen, men blot angive forskeren i din ansøgning. 
• Motiveret ansøgning. Redegør for valget af Det Juridiske Fakultet på Københavns Universitet som værtsinstitution for det foreslåede projekt og skitser, hvordan projektet passer ind i fakultetets forskningsprioriteter (maks. 1 side).

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Ansøgning, herunder artikler og bøger, skal være på dansk, svensk, norsk eller engelsk.   

Københavns Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Ansøgningsprocedure
Efter ansøgningsfristens udløb udvælger ph.d.-skolelederen, med rådgivning fra ansættelsesudvalget, hvilke ansøgere der går videre til bedømmelse. Ansøgerne udvælges på baggrund af en overordnet vurdering af, hvilke ansøgere der bedst matcher fakultetets rekrutteringsbehov og de kvalifikationskrav, der fremgår af stillingsopslaget. Dette sker på baggrund af en samlet vurdering af ansøgerens uddannelsesmæssige kvalifikationer, kvaliteten af det indsendte forskningsforslag og dets relevans for fakultetets forskningsdagsorden samt andre relevante kvalifikationer (fx relevant erhvervserfaring, eventuelle tidligere videnskabelige publikationer mv.).
Alle ansøgere får umiddelbart herefter besked om, hvorvidt deres ansøgning er gået videre til bedømmelse af et fagkyndigt bedømmelsesudvalg. De udvalgte ansøgere orienteres om udvalgets sammensætning, og de får lejlighed til at kommentere sin bedømmelse.
En række kvalificerede ansøgere vil blive indkaldt til en samtale.

Du skal som ansøger på Københavns Universitet være indstillet på, at du kan blive sikkerhedsscreenet i forhold til internationalt forskningssamarbejde som en del af ansættelsesprocessen. Sikkerhedsscreeningen vil foretages i de tilfælde, hvor KU vurderer det hensigtsmæssigt ud fra en helhedsbetragtning.

Indskrivning
Det er en forudsætning for ansættelsen, at de udvalgte kandidater indskrives ved Det Juridiske Fakultets ph.d.-skole ved Københavns Universitet.

Læs mere om ph.d.-uddannelsen generelt på KU: Generelt om ph.d.-uddannelsen.

Ansættelsesvilkår
Ansættelse og aflønning sker i henhold til aftale mellem Finansministeriet og Akademikernes Centralorganisation (AC). Lønniveauet starter ved 30.071,08 kr. + 18,07 % bidrag til pensionsordningen.
Ansættelse som ph.d.-stipendiat indebærer i følge overenskomsten, at den ph.d.-studerende har en arbejdsforpligtelse på op til 840 timer over den 3-årige periode uden ekstra løn. Arbejdsforpligtelsen kan f.eks. omfatte undervisning. 

Generelle oplysninger om ph.d.-uddannelsen og krav kan findes her:
https://jura.ku.dk/phd/how-to-obtain-a-phd-scholarship/admission-requirements/

Kontaktinformation
Vi opfordrer dig venligt til at konsultere vores hjemmeside, hvor de fleste spørgsmål vedrørende rekrutteringsprocessen samt det akademiske indhold og strukturen af Ph.d.-programmet besvares:
https://jura.ku.dk/phd/phd-programme/structure/
Rekrutteringsproces - for videnskabelige medarbejdere – Københavns Universitet

Finder du ikke de oplysninger du leder efter, kan du kontakte Tina Wejlgaard Damkjær: twd@jur.ku.dk.
Yderligere oplysninger om ansøgningsproceduren kan fås ved henvendelse til HR-Søndre, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk, henvis venligst til ID nummer: 211-2459/26-2H.

Ansøgningsfrist
Ansøgningsfristen er den 13. august 2026 kl. 23:59 CEST.

Ansøgninger eller supplerende materiale modtaget efter denne dato vil ikke blive taget i betragtning.
Hvis alle de krævede dokumenter ikke indsendes, vil din ansøgning blive afvist.

Samtaler forventes at finde sted ultimo november 2026.