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Several PhD stipends at the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP)

Are you enthusiastic about basic human pain research? The Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP) at Aalborg University is recruiting several PhD fellows, to start 1st of September 2025 or soon hereafter. Who are we? CNAP strive to identify and modulate key features of human pain neuroplasticity and its relevance for persistent pain in humans. CNAP is a research Center of Excellence inauguratDaed by the Danish National Research Foundation at Aalborg University, Denmark (www.cnap.hst.aau.dk). CNAP applies a basic research approach where new advanced biomedical provocation and probing platforms are being discovered and applied to study novel aspects of the human pain neuroplasticity. The ambition of CNAP is to identify and modulate key features of human pain neuroplasticity through a systematic approach, including provoking, probing and modulation of the dynamic neuroplastic properties of the pain system. We believe that this approach over time will foster new fundamental discoveries and change the state of the art and offer novel ways for pain treatment. Our world class lab facilities enable advanced quantitative sensory/pain testing, application of advanced neurophysiological techniques (e.g. EEG, TMS, TMS-EEG, rTMS, HD-tDCS), bio-medical techniques (e.g. linked with epigenetics and general biomarkers), quantitative sensory testing (QST) as well as research based on animal models (e.g. rodents and pigs).

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Re-advertisement: Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Modelling of Cognition

The Cognition, Intention, and Action (CoInAct) Research Group and Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in mathematical modelling of cognitive processes to be filled by 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 2 years. Information about CoInAct can be found at https://psychology.ku.dk/coinact/. Job content The Postdoc will be part of a project entitled Selection in Cognition funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and headed by Professor Søren Kyllingsbæk and Associate Professor Thor Grünbaum. The larger project develops and tests a new theory of basic cognitive selection mechanisms by combining methods and perspectives from experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, mathematical modelling, and philosophy (Grünbaum, Oren, & Kyllingsbæk, 2021; Oren, Kyllingsbæk, Dupont, & Grünbaum, 2024). Applicants are asked to situate and develop their research plan within the framework of the Selection in Cognition project. The Postdoc should be a researcher with a strong background in mathematical modelling and is expected to be familiar with formals modelling frameworks such as linear ballistic accumulator models, diffusion models, biased competition models, or Bayesian models. During the employment, the candidate is expected to engage in the development of computational models, model selection, and contribute to the development of experimental paradigms. This will enable us to test and develop our theory of cognitive selection in the domains of task selection, planning, and decision making at both psychological and neurophysiological levels. The successful candidate will be working in close collaboration with cognitive psychologists and philosophers, and other cognitive scientists, and should be interested in the development of new computational models, experimental paradigms, and theories. It is expected that the successful candidate will be present, part of the team, and partake in the activities at CoInAct on a daily basis. The Postdoc will be physically located at the Cognition and Neuropsychology research cluster https://psychology.ku.dk/research/research_clusters/cognition-and-clinical-neuropsychology/, at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen.

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics

We seek a highly motivated researcher in bioinformatics to complement and expand our current research portfolio and teaching activities. We welcome applicants within all areas of bioinformatics with a strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods, particularly within machine learning and artificial intelligence

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Academic employee to support teaching development within digital competences in molecular biology an...

Are you passionate about the dynamic relationship between teaching approaches and student learning outcomes? And do you want to contribute to the development of a brand-new education in molecular biology and molecular medicine at the university level? At the Department of Molecular Biology, at Aarhus University we are looking for a new colleague to develop modern digital teaching methods and materials across courses and disciplines on the BSc education Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine.

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Postdoc in Computational Biology

Are you an experienced scientist with a passion for computational biology and a track record of excellence in graph machine learning and multi-omics data integration? Look no further – an exciting Postdoc opportunity awaits you at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability at the Danish Technical University!

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Postdoc of Cell and Developmental Biology

Your job will focus on deciphering novel mechanisms by which mutations in neurodegeneration genes lead to primary cilia defects, whereby the brain is abnormally developed and becomes more vulnerable to degeneration later in life. The project will include work on stem cell lines, phenotypic characterization in cerebral organoid systems and methods for analysis of changes in development, e.g. proteomics, spatial transcriptomics and immunofluorescence microcopy. The postdocs’s responsibilities will primarily consist of: Research, including publication/academic dissemination duties. Limited research-based teaching.

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2-Year Postdoctoral Position in Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's Disease Models

This position at DANDRITE will investigate the role of microglia in neurodegeneration using APP/PS1;Tau mice crossed with Microglia-CreER;Reporter lines. The focus will be on characterising microglial responses across disease progression using a combination of: Stereotaxic injections (e.g., for viral vectors or drug delivery) Tamoxifen induction and Cre/lox systems Tissue processing and immunostaining (including brain perfusion, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry) Microscopy-based analysis (confocal; light-sheet if interested) Optional involvement in behavioural phenotyping or in vivo imaging.

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Postdoctoral researcher in biofilm glycobiology

Are you interested in applying your knowledge in glycobiology to address key microbiological questions and solving major societal and environment challenges? Do you have a background in glycobiology, structural biology, extracellular polymeric substances, or biomolecular structural and functional characterization, and can contribute to the development of the project Rethink? Then the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites you to apply for a two year postdoc position.

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PhD position in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen invites applicants for a PhD position in Organic Chemistry. The project is part of the research project “CO2 Capture using organic materials”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC), and the research will take part in the group led by Associate Professor Jiwoong Lee.

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Postdoc in Strain Engineering

Are you a skilled microbial engineer with a passion for building novel strains and seeing your science turn into real-world solutions? If you’re looking to take your postdoctoral career to the next level—where your research could directly lead to a biotech spinout—this is the opportunity for you. At DTU Biosustain, we offer you the chance to work at the cutting edge of synthetic biology and strain engineering, developing next-generation microbial platforms in yeast and other hosts. You’ll be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your innovations could shape the future of sustainable biotech.

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Postdoc in microbial polyolefins bio-upcycling

The Postdoc position will focus on scaling up microbial processes for the bio-upcycling of polyolefins, as part of a novel Horizon Europe Innovation Action project dedicated to the bio-upcycling of plastic waste. The project involves 19 partners from all over Europe and will develop scalable bioprocesses for the recycling of mixed plastic waste and multilayers, by integrating microbial and chemo-enzymatic depolymerization, following a biorefinery approach. Through eco-design we will develop new eco-polymers that are easier to recycle, thus contributing to a more sustainable plastic sector. We have already tested the best technology at TRL 6 and will now proceed with further optimization and scale-up.

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16 PhD Fellowships at Neuroscience Academy Denmark

Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD) offers 16 fully funded PhD fellowships, starting January 1st 2026, to exceptional and highly motivated candidates pursuing a career in neuroscience research. NAD is a collaborative national initiative that brings together the neuroscience research environments of Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen, and the University of Southern Denmark and includes more than 200 laboratories from these universities. In addition, the neuroscience research environments based at the University hospitals are also active NAD partners. The NAD programme spans four years, beginning with one pre-PhD year followed by a three-year PhD project.

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Academic staff member for the Analytical Chemistry Group

Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Faculty of Science, the University of Copenhagen has a 3½ year vacancy open in project management and analysis of bio-oils. The position is 37 hours per week starting from 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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Postdoctoral Fellows

The Department of Biology, University of Southern Denmark is seeking 5 Postdocs in various expertise fields to be employed during 2025 or early 2026. When applying please indicate which position you are applying for. Find descriptions of the vacant positions below.

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PhD Project: Evaluating focused ultrasound as a treatment and scientific tool to treat and investiga...

The Dept. of Neurosurgery, Dept. of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship with expected enrollment 1 September 2025. The project will be carried out at Dept. of Neurosurgery, Aarhus University Hospital and conducted in close collaboration with the Departments of Neurology, Nuclear Medicine & PET and Neuroradiology. Project description The main purpose of this project is to assess the effect of MR-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy (MRgFUSTh) in a well-characterized cohort of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) patients with tremor. While MRgFUSTh has long-lasting effects in patients with essential tremor, approximately 20% of patients with PD experience recurrence of the symptoms within 1-2 years of the treatment. A clinical audit suggests that patients with tremor symptoms which decrease upon levodopa treatment may have a lower chance of achieving a long-lasting clinical response to MRgFUSTh treatments. We aim to investigate how brain circuit dysfunctions, including dopaminergic dysfunctions, affect the clinical efficiency of MRgFUSTh in PD patients. We expect the results from this study will help identify pharmacological/imaging biomarkers at baseline that could be predictive of a favourable MRgFUSTh outcome in PD patients and, therefore, influence and improve how we select patients for the procedure. We also expect that results from this study will have important clinical and health-economic implications, as they will improve the current understanding of the clinical benefits and side-effect profile of unilateral MRgFUSTh for PD tremor which can lead to a better selection of PD patients for this procedure, and, possibly, identify strategies to improve outcomes in all patients.

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PhD Scholarship in Photoacoustic Optical Fiber Devices for in vivo Applications - DTU Electro

If you want to establish your career as an early-stage neuro-engineer and are currently looking for the best possible foundation for your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. With this PhD position, we offer you the possibility of establishing your career as a scientist in advanced photoacoustic neural interfaces for the central nervous system. You will be working at DTU Electro, in the Neural Devices and Gas Photonics group in close collaboration with the world-leading group Prof. Lei Wei from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. They are seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate for a PhD position to join their team and contribute to their efforts in developing next-generation neural devices for controlling the brain activity. You will work on an innovative project that involves the development and characterization of novel piezoelectric materials, optical fiber fabrication using thermal drawing process, integration of the developed interfaces with photoacoustic imaging setups, and in vivo evaluation of the interfaces for stimulation, recording and imaging of movement disorders in the motor cortex of the brain. Such an interface, which currently does not exist, will be capable of providing important information on how the brain works while having a high potential for clinical translation for the treatment of brain diseases such as Parkinson’s. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in the field of neurophotonics, collaborate with WEI group in Singapore and Department of Neuroscience of University of Copenhagen. The PhD student will become part of the DTU and NTU collaboration with expertise in optical materials, design, fiber fabrication and in vivo investigations. Responsibilities and qualifications While existing methods for stimulation and imaging of brain activity constitute an important tool for medical doctors and neuroscientists, there are still significant bottlenecks towards treating major neurological diseases. For instance, while optogenetics is a powerful method to control neurons, genetic manipulation is required, imposing practical limitations on its clinical translation. On the other hand, calcium imaging offers limited temporal resolution because traditional calcium indicators have relatively slow kinetics, which means they cannot accurately capture rapid changes in neural activity. This PhD project will exploit the development of a novel bi-directional stimulation and imaging interface by utilizing an alternative neuromodulation approach to control brain activity based on photoacoustics. In this process, light pulses are absorbed by brain tissue, causing transient heating and thermal expansion and generating broadband ultrasound signals. The ultrasounds are then collected back from the same interface for image reconstruction. Photoacoustic imaging is a powerful method for high-resolution and deep tissue imaging because it combines the high contrast of optical imaging with the high spatial resolution of ultrasound imaging. Your overall focus will be developing photoacoustic fiber probes for neurostimulation, recording and imaging of the brain activity all-at-once. Your primary tasks will be: Identify the most suitable piezoelectric materials for the development of the fiber probes Simulate the optical properties of the photoacoustic fibers Fabricate and characterize in vitro the photoacoustic fiber probes Conduct animal experimentation Applying the developed probes for in vivo investigation with emphasis in the motor system Supervise BSc and MSc student projects Data analysis, writing of scientific articles and presentations at conferences and meetings. Participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Your required qualifications and skills are: Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written. Self-motivation in research and innovation. Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with partners. ‘ A master level education in the fields of materials, optical fiber technology, electrophysiology and imaging Experience in simulation tools such as COMSOL and Zemax including MATLAB coding You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. As an ideal candidate, you should also have one or more competences below: Experience in material characterization and optical fiber fabrication using thermal drawing process. Optical characterization of fiber devices Experience with piezoelectric materials and photoacoustics Knowledge with imaging techniques and electrophysiology Experience with in vivo experiments in acute and chronic settings The ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with other team members The exact research activities will be continuously adapted to ensure high relevance and impact.

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One or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in IT Projects and IT Project Management

Recipient of the Villum Kann Rasmussen Professorship, Bent Flyvbjerg's research group at The Danish Institute for IT Program Management is seeking one or more Postdoctoral candidates. The main areas of research are IT projects and IT program management. Applicants are not required to have research experience in these fields. Candidates with backgrounds in statistics, economics, business administration, geography, biology, engineering, physics, or similar fields are encouraged to apply. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for both their own research and publications, as well as supporting other research activities within DIIP, predominantly those of VKR Professor Bent Flyvbjerg.

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Postdoc in enabling decision support for GHG mitigation in Danish agriculture

Are you motivated to turn advanced research into real-world solutions for climate-smart sustainable soil management? Join us at Aarhus University's Department of Agroecology as a postdoctoral researcher focusing on the social, behavioral, and institutional dimensions of implementing decision support for low-emission agriculture.

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DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Sensory evaluation and quality

If you are establishing your career as scientist and want to be at the forefront of sensory research with focus on the use of modern objective and subjective sensory methods, then this position may be for you. At the DTU National Food Institute we want to be at the very forefront of research in the development of new sustainable technologies for new food ingredients and food products. For that to be a success, it is very important that the sensory quality is high and that the new products can be accepted by the consumers. Therefore, DTU National Food Institute focuses on the use and development of sensory tools that can help to ensure high quality of new food products.

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Postdoc in Translational Neurobiology at Department of Neuroscience

As a postdoctoral researcher on this project, your role will be to develop and validate a novel method to deliver clinically relevant concentrations of functionalized monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) into the central nervous system (CNS). Our research focuses on targeting and selectively eliminating toxic α-synuclein (α-syn) aggregates, including oligomers and fibrils. These aggregates have been identified as key drivers of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Your responsibilities would include characterizing the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of mAbs and nanoliposomes using two-photon microscopy imaging in live, behaving animal models. Two approaches will be used, both involving the intravenous injection of monoclonal antibodies/nanoliposomes that engage a vascular endothelial target to facilitate transport across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The study's translational perspective is to develop novel biologics for the treatment of patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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PhD Position in Reliability of High Voltage Polymer Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for one or more 3-year positions as a PhD student in the area of Reliability of High Voltage Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors. The position is located at the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) in Sønderborg. The preferred starting date is September 1, 2025.

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Researcher in enzymatic plastic depolymerization

Do you want to work with biotechnological plastic recycling? And do you see yourself as a team player who is strong in collaboration? If yes, we look forward to reading your application to our position as Researcher. At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a 3-year position as Researcher in enzymatic plastic depolymerization is open for appointment from 1st of September 2025, or soon hereafter.

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Postdoc of Field: Flavor chemistry

We are looking for a highly curious and motivated scientist that is enthusiastic about food flavor and the application of dynamic aroma analysis to start a research position at the Food Science Department at the University of Copenhagen. The main objective of the position is to lead the analytical flavor chemistry analysis with the objective to deeper understand the properties of Nordic crops and their application in a fermentation process (see more at https://matrfoods.com/). The project, Craveable Fungi Futures, is a collaboration between MATR Foods, KU FOOD, and DTU Biosustain, and is funded by The Plant-Based Food Grant Denmark (Plantefonden).

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PhD Fellow for studying gain-of-function GABAA receptor variants in developmental and epileptic ence...

The Perrier Lab at the Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, is seeking a motivated and talented PhD fellow to study the impact of gain-of-function (GOF) mutations in GABAA receptors implicated in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs). DEEs are severe early-onset conditions characterized by intractable epilepsy, intellectual disability, developmental delay or regression, movement disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Although missense variants in GABAA receptor subunits are often assumed to cause loss of receptor function (LOF), recent work by our collaborators at the University of Sydney (Australia) and Filadelfia Hospital (Denmark) shows that GOF variants are just as prevalent, and their functional outcomes closely correlate with patient phenotypes.

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PhD (4+4) Positions in AI and UAV Navigation near Powerlines

Enrolling in our 4+4 PhD program, where you will be working with a UAV autonomous navigation system around powerlines utilizing novel AI models and onboard processing.

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Postdoc in Materials Science & Engineering – Synthesis, Crystallization and Structure-Property Analy...

The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Faculty of Technical Sciences at Aarhus University invites applications for a position at the intelligent Advanced Materials group led by Prof. Dr. Anja-Verena Mudring as a postdoc in the field of synthesis and characterization of advanced solid materials.

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Postdoc in open-field vegetable production at Aarhus University

The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a 2-year Postdoc position within sustainable production and open-field cropping systems of vegetables. We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within plant responses to agroecological conditions and their effects on production, and nutrient and carbon balances. The candidate should like to work with a highly engaged and motivated staff in a dynamic working environment. The position is available from 1 October, 2025.

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PhD scholarship in Future Marine Food Innovation

The DTU National Food Institute is offering a PhD scholarship focused on advancing marine foods and ingredients. The goals of this position are to: 1) identify new marine resources, including side-streams, by-products and underutilized biomasses, and assess their techno-functional properties and nutritional components, and 2) develop marine-based foods and/or ingredients by applying suitable process technologies, evaluating quality and safety, consumer acceptance, legislation, and sustainability.

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Postdoc in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

The main focus of the postdoc work is development and characterization novel materials including catalysts and polymer membranes for high temperature polymer fuel cells. You will work closely with colleagues from DTU Energy, Danish industrial and international partners within a polymer fuel cell project. The project targets include lifting lower TRL material production (catalyst synthesis and membrane fabrication, developing medium TRL MEA manufacturing (structures and methods), and providing high TRL reference MEAs in industrial stacks and test capacity for validation of the materials/components in operational environment.

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Postdoc in Algae biochemistry

The fellow’s main duties will include conducting experimental molecular biology research on eukaryotic microalgae, performing genome engineering in algae, and carrying out metabolomic analyses.

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DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Vitamins and processing

The National Food Institute at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a position as researcher in the Research Group on Bioactives – Analysis and Application. One of the focus areas of the group is investigation of the fate of vitamins and other nutrient due to processing of foods, particularly in the context of ultra-processed and plant-based foods

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Postdoc in open-field vegetable production at Aarhus University

The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a 2-year Postdoc position within sustainable production and open-field cropping systems of vegetables. We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within plant responses to agroecological conditions and their effects on production, and nutrient and carbon balances. The candidate should like to work with a highly engaged and motivated staff in a dynamic working environment. The position is available from 1 October, 2025.

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Soil Structure and Plant Growth

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, offers an attractive career opportunity for promising and skilled researchers. We invite applications for a position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor focusing on soil structure interactions with bio-chemical properties and plant growth using advanced X-ray CT imaging techniques. The position is a career development position with the possibility of transition to a tenured associate professorship and will be available from 01-11-2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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PhD fellow position in Natural Science

The Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as PhD fellow. The position is limited to a period of 3 years (full-time studies) with expected starting date September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The PhD stipend is announced in open competition, by announcing two interdisciplinary PhD projects for which one successful candidate will be selected. The Department has a strategic focus on strengthening the interdisciplinary research collaboration between our main areas and the outlined projects are selected to support promising new interdisciplinary research topics at the Department.

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PhD Position in Power-to-X: Experimental and AI-Driven Optimization of Green Hydrogen and Synthetic ...

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), renowned for its pioneering research and innovative educational approaches, is home to the dynamic Centre for Industrial Mechanics. This center is an integral part of the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, situated in the vibrant city of Sønderborg. Together, they form a hub of technological advancement and interdisciplinary collaboration, dedicated to solving the complex challenges of today's rapidly evolving engineering landscape. In line with our commitment to excellence and our mission to contribute to sustainable solutions for the future, we are excited to announce an open call for one or more distinguished PhD student position in mechanical engineering, with a focus on Power-to-X technologies.

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Postdocs in Theoretical (Electro-) Catalysis

We are seeking two outstanding postdoctoral candidates in the field of theoretical catalysis. The postdocs will be a member of the Catalysis Theory Center (CatTheory) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) located at the outskirts of Copenhagen. CatTheory spans two departments at DTU, the Department of Physics, and the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage.

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Clinical Research Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Fixed-term, 5 years)

The University seeks to appoint a clinical research associate professor of Psychiatry to the Department of Clinical Medicine to commence from as soon as possible. The clinical research associate professorship is combined with a clinical position at Psychiatry Region Zealand, East. It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the clinical research associate professorship and the clinical position. In order to be considered the applicant must send an application to both the Faculty (the clinical research associate professorship) and to the hospital (the clinical position) cf. the simultaneously advertised clinical position. This also applies to applicants who are already employed at the Hospital. Applicants should only apply for a clinical position at one of the hospitals. The advertisement for the clinical position is available from https://www.sundhedsjobs.dk/jobopslag/476229/clinical-position-as-consultant-combined-with-a-clinical-research-associate-professorship-in-psychiatry

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DIAS Professor in Clinical Translational Psychiatry and Centre Leader for the Elite Centre for Clini...

The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS), the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and the Region of Southern Denmark seek an outstanding candidate to fill a fully tenured Professor position in the field of clinical translational psychiatry. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek an exceptional researcher with demonstrated excellence in their discipline and a proven ability to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and engage in groundbreaking interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in their field while fostering collaboration across disciplines, embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven research. The ideal candidate will have a strong international research profile, an outstanding record of attracting competitive research funding, and a demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will be attached to the Department of Clinical Research, DIAS, and the Region, and must be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU and in the Region of Southern Denmark.

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Postdoc in audio-visual perception at the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in audio-visual perception. The position is available for 34 months. The starting date is October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research environment The postdoc will be affiliated with the Research Unit of Health and Cognitive Psychology. A closely related postdoctoral position is available in the Technical Audiology Section, Department of Clinical Research, SDU. The two postdoctoral researchers are expected to work in close collaboration to achieve the project goals. Candidates meeting the criteria for both positions are encouraged to apply for both positions separately.

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PhD fellowship in Analytical Chemistry

The successful candidate will join the UPBIO project, which aims to advance the understanding and chemical characterization of advanced bio-oils derived from lignocellulosic biomass and municipal solid waste.

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Postdoc of Mathematical Modeling of Bacterial Growth

You will become part of a research group where we care for each other and make a deed of everyone thriving both individually and in the group. You will work in the research group of Professor Johnny T. Ottesen in close collaboration with associate professor Morten Andersen (mathematics) and associated professor Fatima AlZahra’a Alatraktchi (biology) and her group in microbiology

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Part-time (50%) Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Adult Clinical Psychedelic Research

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites excellent candidates for a part-time (50%) tenure track assistant professorship in adult clinical psychedelic research. The position is available from August 1st, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. 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 be able 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.

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Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with special focus on acute psychiatry (fixed-term, 5 years)

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Psychiatry with special focus on acute psychiatry to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at the emergency department - Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital – Mental Health Services CPH 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 – Mental Health Services CPH.

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Associate Professor of Synaptic Plasticity and Forgetting

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as non-tenured Associate Professor in the field of synaptic plasticity forgetting as per 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a three-years full-time position. Department of Biomedicine We offer a vibrant international research environment where English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The Department employs some 450 people and covers a range of research areas within Biomedicine. We contribute to the Bachelor’s degree programs in medicine, molecular medicine, odontology and the Master’s degree programs in biomedical engineering and medical chemistry. Our infrastructure is well developed with modern laboratories, core and animal facilities, and you will work in the brand new ‘Skou Building’. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.

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Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with special focus on stress-related disorders and transcultural ps...

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Psychiatry with special focus on stress-related disorders and transcultural psychiatry to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy Center Ballerup, Copenhagen University Hospital, the Mental Health Services CPH 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 at https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=342&ProjectId=262506&DepartmentId=14158&MediaId=5

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Postdoc: De novo protein design for neuroscience

Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoc position at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. The project focuses on applications on de novo protein design and its applications in neuroscience. Expected start date and duration of employment The position is initially for 2 years with the possibility of extension. Starting date is 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible after this date. Job description Recent improvements in machine learning have dramatically improved the accessibility of de novo protein design. In this project, we seek to exploit these developments to interrogate the role and mechanisms of receptor signalling in neuronal plasticity.

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Post doc position in structural biology on plant receptors

The post doc will join Kasper R. Andersen’s research group working on structural and functional analysis of plant receptors and downstream signaling pathway components. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently and to supervise students in the group. Experience with protein purification, bacterial expression systems as well as a strong background in protein biochemistry and structural biology (x-ray crystallography and cryoEM) is required. The post doc will use different biophysical techniques to monitor protein-protein interactions and prior knowledge of these is an advantage.

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Postdoc in audio-visual perception at the Department of Clinical Research

The Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in audio-visual perception. The position is available for 34 months. The starting date is October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research environment The postdoc will be affiliated with the Research Unit of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology at SDU, which is divided into three sections: Surgically-related ENT, Medical Audiology, and Technical Audiology. The advertised position is available in the Technical Audiology Section. A closely related postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Psychology, SDU. The two postdoctoral researchers will be expected to work in close collaboration to achieve the project goals. Candidates meeting the criteria for both positions are encouraged to apply for both positions separately.

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Postdoc of Computer Science: Geometric models for non-diffeomorphic shape evolution and shape models...

The department of computer science (DIKU) invites applicants for a 24 month postdoctoral fellowship in geometric models for non-diffeomorphic shape evolution and shape models in plant science.

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Senior Researcher in functional protein design and production

We are seeking a senior researcher with a strong scientific background, deep passion for innovation, proven leadership experience, and a collaborative mindset to lead a research group dedicated to protein-based solutions for sustainable development.

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Postdoc in Psychiatric Epidemiology: Linking Register and Trial Data to Study Postpartum Depression ...

A position as postdoc (full-time position) is vacant at the Research Unit of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. The position is to be filled from October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is limited to two years with the possibility of extension (one year), and is funded by grants from Novo Nordisk Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark (Principal investigator: Prof. Trine Munk-Olsen).

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Postdoc in Food Science

Currently, plant ingredients are often refined to almost molecular purity - and then combined again to create structured foods. This isolation is resource intensive, and the removal of fibre and micronutrients can compromise the nutritional value.

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Post-doc on modeling of multiphase flows

You will be contributing to an international project with industrial and academic partners. The overall goal of the project is to optimize the design of water eletrolyzers for efficient green energy production. You will be conducting Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations, which will be instrumental to the overarching goal of the project. The main focus of the simulations will be on two-phase flows with complex topologies in electrolyzer manifolds.

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Postdoc in Data-driven (AI) Digital Twin modelling for Power Systems applying Power-2-X capacity

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as Post Doc. is open for appointment from 1st September 2025 or soon after. The position is for 2 years, and it is funded in the new Danish Pioneer Center for Accelerating P2X Materials Discovery (CAPeX).

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PhD scholarship in AI-Driven Protein Binder Design for Migraine Therapeutics - DTU Bioengineering

Are you driven by the potential of AI in medicine? Do you want to design next-generation protein therapeutics using cutting-edge generative models and test them in real-world disease models? Join a collaborative PhD project between DTU Bioengineering and Rigshospitalet focused on migraine. The PhD project is part of a 4-year collaboration between DTU Bioengineering and Rigshospitalet aiming to design AI-based protein binders (minibinders) targeting migraine-related GPCRs. Using state-of-the-art protein design tools, the project integrates computational design with in vitro and in vivo testing to generate and validate novel biologics beyond conventional antibody strategies. You will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team working across computation, automation, biochemistry, and electrophysiology to push the boundaries of next-generation migraine therapies.

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Junior Group Leader (Associate Professor) in Stem Cell Medicine

The University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint a junior Group Leader to the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) to develop a cutting-edge research programme in translational stem cell medicine, commencing 1 October 2025, or after agreement. Candidates should have a strong track record in human stem cell biology (pluripotent or tissue specific stem cells), and a translational focus involving either regenerative cell or gene therapies, disease modelling and/or stem cell-based drug development. They must be aligned with the mission of reNEW, to bring together research excellence to harness the therapeutic potential in stem cell medicine. Preference is given to candidates focused on stem cell replacement therapy. Individuals seeking to launch their first independent research group are encouraged to apply.

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Research Assistant in Precision Fermentation

Are you motivated to create sustainable and innovative solutions for food production and thereby contribute to the green transition? We might have a possibility for you. We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our newly formed research team focusing on Precision Fermentation for recombinant food protein production at DTU National Food Institute. Initially, this position is for a maximum of one year.

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