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Open opportunities for researchers at the frontier of quantum photonics

Sparrow Quantum is always on the lookout for pioneering researchers. As a spinout from the Niels Bohr Institute, they’ve seen how bold ideas and groundbreaking research can evolve into world-leading commercial innovation—and they welcome those who want to be part of their journey to disrupt quantum photonics. That’s why they keep an open call for highly motivated researchers and quantum technologists who are excited about the most advanced quantum sources of today. They design roles around the right people, not the other way around; so, if you’re an outstanding researcher or engineer with the drive to shape the future of quantum photonics, they want to hear from you.

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Postdoctoral researcher in quantitative genetics applied to organic oat breeding

In this project, you will be involved in analysis of sequence data in diverse samples of oat accessions and modelling of interactions among genes, climates, and management practices.

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Clinical professor of Neurology with special focus on dementia (fixed-term 5 years)

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Neurology with special focus on Dementia to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at Zealand University Hospital, Department of Neurology in the Zealand 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 Zealand University Hospital. Find information about the department. 159172 Questions For further information please contact Head of Department Jesper Hastrup Svendsen, jesper.hastrup.svendsen@regionh.dk. Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Food Microbiology and Technology

The Department of Food Science (FOOD), Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications at the Tenure Track Assistant Professor level. We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong research profile within food microbiology and technology, who would like to work with a highly engaged and motivated staff in an innovative and dynamic working environment.

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Postdoc in translational neuro-oncology and cancer neuroscience

The Institute for Clinical Medicine, Human Cortex Lab, at Aarhus University’s faculty of medical science, Health, are looking for a postdoc in translational neuro-oncology per August 1st 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. The position is a 2-year limited full-time employment with the possibility of extension. As a postdoc in translational neuro-oncology and bioinformatics at the Institute for Clinical Medicine you will be a part of the presumably largest medical science research institute in Denmark. The clinical research covers all the medical specialties and is conducted in collaboration with the university hospital and regional hospitals in Central Denmark Region. We command around 30,000 square meters of modernized research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities, and advanced scanners. The institute has the overall responsibility for the medical and molecular medicine graduate programs. At the institute we are about 670 scientific employees, 500 Ph.D. students, and 160 technical/administrative employees collaborating across fields. As a postdoc you will be working at Aarhus University Hospital or one of the other hospitals in Central Denmark Region. You can read more about the institute and the faculty here. In the Human Cortex Lab we work with translational neuro-oncology focusing on human preclinical models and clinical trials centered around glioma and brain metastases. Our established platforms combine neuronavigated tissue sampling from surgery with fast laboratory processing and utilization of living tissue in organotypic tissue slices, organoids, cell cultures, functional and multi-omics assays. We work on coupling clinical metadata to advanced molecular, structural, and functional methods to enable clinically relevant insights into tumor biology aiming at developing new treatments. The lab is closely affiliated to the Neurosurgical Department, Aarhus University Hospital, and are likewise a part of clinical trials testing new treatment regimens against brain cancers. Our work is conducted in close collaboration with leading national and international researchers. You can read more about Human Cortex Lab here. Questions regarding the position If you have questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Secretary, Henriette Thygesen, Phone: +45 24942230. Your place of employment is Intitute for Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. We expect to conduct interview in June 2026.

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PhD fellowship in sustainable fertiliser management and greenhouse gas mitigation

Nitrous oxide is an important greenhouse gas. About 70% of the N2O emissions comes from agricultural fields as a consequence of nitrogen fertilization. The N2O is produced during nitrification and denitrification following the application of mineral and organic fertilizers. Management strategies should aim to limit microbial N transformations before plant uptake. SNIs have been proposed as an effective measure to reduce N2O emissions, with studies showing average reductions of 40–50%, along with a comparable decrease in nitrate (NO3⁻) leaching

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PhD scholarship on Modelling and Improvement of Full-Scale Environmental Operations

The focus of this PhD project is on the use of mathematical modelling tools and digital twins to investigate scenarios for improved treatment plant operation. In addition to that, the PhD project includes a significant technology component, with the aim of introducing novel technology in the frame of improving full-scale operations.

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PhD scholarship in “live” Visualization of Nanoparticle Catalysts at the Atomic-Scale

Are you passionate about pushing the frontier of catalysis science? The Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is offering multiple PhD scholarships in 2026 focusing on nanoparticle catalysis using advanced operando electron microscopy. If you thrive in a collaborative, cutting-edge setting and want to make a global impact, we want to hear from you!

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Six-year Optical Microscopy Specialist position at the Department of Plant and Environmental Science...

The successful candidate will work within a highly cross-disciplinary environment spanning experimental biophysics, biology, computational biology, and biochemistry, in close collaboration with researchers at PLEN, the Niels Bohr Institute, the Department of Biology, Department of Computer Science and CAB's existing microscopy infrastructure and the user community.

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PhD Stipend/Integrated Stipend in representation, compression, learning, and inference for classical...

The objective of this PhD project is to develop machine learning algorithms that perform efficiently and coherently across both classical and quantum computing platforms. The PhD project falls under the collaboration between Research Thrust RT3 on representation, compression, learning, and inference, and Research Thrust RT4 on Reliability and trustworthiness. Key challenges include the high cost of representing large datasets in a form suitable for quantum computing, calling for a cost-benefit analysis of quantum machine learning algorithms.

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Two year postdoc in Experimental Psycholinguistics and Computational Language Modelling at the Centr...

The Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Experimental Psycholinguistics and Computational Language Modelling to be filled by the 1st of November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 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. 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.

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Postdocs (4) in Nanoelectromechanical Photonics, Hypersonic Nanomechanics, Analog Photonic Computing...

Your main responsibilities will include: Carrying out original research within your assigned project (A, B, C, or D), spanning theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, nanofabrication in our state-of-the-art cleanroom, and advanced optical, electromechanical, or quantum-optical characterization, as appropriate for the project Publishing your results in leading peer-reviewed journals and presenting them at international conferences Co-supervising PhD and MSc students and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and curiosity-driven research environment Engaging in collaborations with other groups at DTU and with our external academic and industrial partners Contributing to research proposals and to the dissemination of results to academic, industrial, and broader audiences

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Quantum Optics Scientist

You will be part of DFM's quantum metrology team, which currently consists of 8 researchers. The team works with metrology for various fields within quantum communication and sensing, such as quantum key distribution, quantum networking, single-photon calibration and generations, quantum enhanced measurement and imaging using nonclassical states of light, characterization of integrated photonic circuits, frequency stabilized lasers for optical clocks and quantum technology applications, frequency combs, time & frequency metrology, and quantum magnetometry.

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Cell biologist (AC-TAP) for investigation of disease mechanisms and the effects of new potential tre...

The Department of Biomedicine at the Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, is seeking a technical-administrative employee (AC-TAP) from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is an event-restricted full-time role focused on investigating disease mechanisms and efficacy testing of small molecules in relevant cellular models for Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. The expected duration of the position is approximately 12 months. The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here. Questions about the position If you have questions about the position, please contact Assistant Professor, Lasse Reimer, phone: +45 42728451. Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in mid-June.

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PhD candidate in comparative genomics and machine learning for plant biology

Applicants are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at the Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Quantitative Genetics and Genomics programme. The position is available from 01 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. You can submit your application via the link under 'how to apply'.

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Professor of Molecular Mechanisms in Neuropathy

The Department of Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor in the field of neuropathy as per 1. October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a permanent full-time position. As a professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 425 academic employees and the same number of PhD students cooperating across disciplines. As a professor, you will be working at the Danish Pain Research Center, which is a unit under Department of Clinical Medicine placed at Aarhus University Hospital . The Pain center is a multidisciplinary clinic research center with the aim to study chronic pain, in particular to understand the mechanisms and improve the treatment of neuropathic pain. As a professor in molecular mechanisms, you will be working jointly at the Danish Pain Research Center and the Core Centre for Molecular Morphology in close collaboration with clinical pain researchers. You can read more about the Pain Center here, the Department of Clinical Medicine here and about the faculty here. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor and head of Danish Pain Research Center, Nanna Brix Finnerup tel.: (+45.78463382) Your place of work will be the Department of Clinical Medicine, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark.

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PhD scholarship in Terrestrial Gravimetry with Quantum Technology

If you are interested in quantum technology and geodetic infrastructure, looking to engage in field deployment both nationally and in the arctic, then a PhD position at DTU Space might be the place to kick-start your research career. The division of Geodesy and Earth Observation (GEO) at DTU Space is looking for a PhD student to engage in our long-term activities on terrestrial gravimetry. The division owns an A10 absolute gravimeter and has annual tasks to measure and maintain the geodetic networks in Denmark and Greenland in collaboration with the Agency for Climate Data. The PhD will be part of these core activities and receive training in operating the A10 instrument.

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Postdoctoral researcher in microbial genomics applied to plant-based kefir production

As part of the planfir project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, you will analyze the evolution of bacterial and yeast genomes during their fast-track domestication for plant-based kefir production (adaptive laboratory evolution).

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PhD scholarship in electrolyte engineering for next-generation batteries

If the idea of developing next-generation batteries charges you up then this PhD position at the Department of Chemistry, DTU, is for you! We are working to develop deeper understanding of ion transport and failure in batteries by probing their electrolytes so they can charge faster, operate more safely, and work in colder climates. This 3-year project will teach you about battery analysis using a range of electrochemical methods and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques, supervised by Assistant Professor Leo W. Gordon. The expected start date is on, or close to, September 1st.

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One or more Postdoc positions at the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP)

Are you enthusiastic about human pain research? The Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP) at Aalborg University is recruiting one or more postdoctoral researchers, to start 1st of October 2026 or soon thereafter. The positions are available for a period of 1 ½ to 2 years. Who are we? CNAP strives to identify and modulate key features of human pain neuroplasticity and understand its relevance for persistent pain in humans. CNAP is a research Center of Excellence inaugurated in 2015 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 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 over time, this approach will foster new fundamental discoveries, 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 cutting-edge neurophysiological assessments (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). CNAP is a dynamic and international research environment: approximately 60% of our staff is international, with a close to 50-50% gender balance. Our working language is English. We are highly interdisciplinary and include experts within biomedical engineering, neuropsychology, pharmacology, biophysics, medicine with industrial specialisation, medicine, and more. You will thus be joining an inspiring, enriching, and productive cross-disciplinary research centre including staff with internationally recognised track records. CNAP participates in numerous international initiatives and maintains an extensive global network, making it an ideal environment to build your own collaborative connections. CNAP is affiliated with the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Faculty of Medicine, which conducts multidisciplinary research and teaching in health science and technology (e.g. medicine and biomedical engineering). The strategic focus of the department is to be a leading force within digital health and to be well-known for medical doctors and engineers collaboratively developing solutions together. The department has more than 250 employees and is responsible for more than 1700 students. Working at CNAP CNAP offers postdoctoral fellowships for exploring neuroplasticity and pain. As a postdoc you will contribute to our frontline research aimed at identifying novel mechanisms underlying the dynamics of pain neuroplasticity, while also advancing understandings of this topic within the academic world and beyond. Specifically, you will be focusing on the topic of Brain Neuro-Adaptability to Pain, in particular brain oscillations in pain conditions and non-invasive brain stimulation. You will be working alongside PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers as part of our Lundbeck Professorship grant, which you can learn more about here: https://www.cnap.hst.aau.dk/lundbeck-professorship As a postdoctoral researcher your tasks are to: Embark on the exciting and fundamental research track intended to provide mechanistic information on human brain changes in pain conditions. Your research will help us understand the mechanisms involved when pain becomes chronic. Work in a team using electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), TMS-EEG, transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), quantitative sensory testing (QST), and psychological profiling to study and modulate the brain activity in clinical and experimental pain conditions Conduct a series of studies including individuals with experimental pain or chronic pain and healthy controls, with the aim of linking changes in pain mechanisms and measures of pain neuro-adaptability with changes in cortical manifestations during an intervention (e.g., non-invasive brain stimulation) for symptom reduction. Large-scale data analysis (e.g. machine-learning) may be involved. Training will be provided in all methodologies but prior experience with some techniques is an advantage, and experience in human pain research is a prerequisite. An opportunity to learn new advanced analysis techniques (e.g., in Matlab, R, or Python) if relevant for the task. Write up research results in the form of journal articles. Participate in and co-arrange national and international research conferences and be exposed to external research environments, for example, as a visiting researcher. Disseminate the results of your research to the public. Participate in the day-to-day life of CNAP (e.g., research meetings, Round Table Meetings, seminars, social activities). Develop a solid background in pain neuroscience that will allow you to foster a curious and critical sense to analyse and interpret scientific information. Further develop competences towards an academic or industrial research career. Contacts Thomas Graven-Nielsen: +4599409832, tgn@hst.aau.dk Louise Klem Skovgaard: +4599408567, lksk@adm.aau.dk

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PhD in engineering of enzyme-catalysed ammonia synthesis

We are seeking applicants for a 3-year PhD studies in enzyme-catalysed ammonia synthesis, to join us at P2CHEM group.

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Postdoc in Computational Molecular Design of Mixed Matrix Membranes

This post-doctoral position is part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation RECRUIT Grant entitled “Molecular Design of Novel Materials for Sustainable Technologies (MoDeST)”, which aims to develop a powerful computational platform based on multi-scale methodologies from molecular to macroscopic scale that will guide the design of novel materials to be used for CO2 capture, H2 and energy storage and other sustainable energy technologies. Representative materials of interest include metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), solid-state batteries and others. Physics-inspired machine learning methods will be used to accelerate calculation effort and to provide necessary data to bridge the knowledge gap.

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Postdoc in Microbial Biotechnology

At DTU National Food Institute, we are offering a 1-year postdoc position on the project SayCheese. In SayCheese the focus is on testing solutions for speeding up the cheese ripening process. Does this sound interesting and do you have the right profile, then don’t hesitate to apply

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Postdoc Position in Cell Engineering for Acetate-Based Precision Fermentations

The appointed candidate is expected to design microbial hosts tailored for acetate-based precision fermentations. The candidate will contribute to the development of small-scale precision fermentations that will be scaled up in our state-of-the-art pilot plant.

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Disrupting neuro-tumor and tumor-tumor crosstalk in glioblastoma

The project aims to characterize the biological and pharmacological effects of the investigational drugs perampanel and senicapoc in GBM patients. The PhD candidate will integrate clinical trial work with advanced molecular profiling and pharmacokinetic analyses to understand treatment response and resistance. The project includes: Clinical trial participation, including patient interaction and follow-up Collection and processing of patient-derived tissue, CSF, and blood samples Molecular and cellular profiling (e.g., single-cell RNA sequencing and biomarker analyses) Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses of CNS drug penetration Functional studies on living tumor tissue and drug responses Biobanking and structured sample handling workflows Integration of clinical, molecular, and pharmacological data Further information Please contact Associate Professor Anders Rosendal Korshøj, anders.r.korshoj@clin.au.dk, for more information.

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PhD scholarship in advanced characterization of high temperature proton conducting electrochemical c...

You will work on electrochemical and microstructural characterisation of proton conducting cells and stacks. Electrochemical characteristic techniques such as impedance spectroscopy and tracking of IV-characteristics will be applied.

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PhD scholarship in Modelling and Applied Control of Fermentation Processes

The project must be seen in view of the general trend towards digitalization of pilot and full-scale processes. This PhD project involves a broad investigation of the use of control in continuous fermentation systems in industrial biotechnology. You will develop approaches to improve process performance, stability, and product consistency of processes operated in the Novonesis fermentation pilot plant. The ideal candidate for the position has an education in chemical and/or biochemical engineering, combining a good process understanding with an interest in mathematical modelling, digitalisation (Industry 4.0) and control.

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PhD scholarship on primary Separation for Downstream Processing of Proteins

The PhD project aims at improving primary separation by identifying and investigating key biomass parameters that impact both separation efficiency and centrifuge operation. These parameters will be integrated in the development of a centrifuge model that supports prediction of discharge time, identification of process limitations, and determination of optimal and expected flow conditions.

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Quantum Photonics Engineer

As a new Quantum Photonics Engineer, you will support the photonics characterization efforts and contribute to the development and validation of photonic devices and systems. You will work hands-on with optical setups and advanced characterization tools, executing measurement protocols and extracting performance metrics from devices and experimental systems. The role involves close collaboration with the materials growth, photonics platform, and nanofabrication teams, as well as with international partners from industry and academia. Your primary responsibilities and tasks may include: Conducting optical microscopy measurements on various material platforms, photonic devices and chips. Developing, refining, and implementing protocols for precise and repeatable measurements Operating, maintaining, and calibrating optical measurement systems to ensure stable and reliable performance Supporting data acquisition, automation, and extraction of key device performance metrics

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One or more PhD stipends at the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain

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 2026 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 inaugurated 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). CNAP is a dynamic and international research environment: approximately 60% of our staff is international, with an almost 50-50% gender balance. Our working language is English, and you will also be writing your thesis in English. We are highly interdisciplinary and include experts within e.g. biomedical engineering, neuropsychology, pharmacology, biophysics, and medicine with industrial specialisation, and medicine. You will thus be joining an inspiring, enriching, and productive cross-disciplinary research centre including staff with internationally recognized track records. CNAP is affiliated to the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Faculty of Medicine, which does multidisciplinary research and teaching in the area of health science and technology (e.g. medicine and biomedical engineering). The strategic focus of the department is to be leading within digital health and being well-known for medical doctors and engineers collaboratively developing solutions together. The department has more than 250 employees and is responsible for more than 1700 students. Contacts Thomas Graven-Nielsen: +4599409832, tgn@hst.aau.dk Annemarie Davidsen: +4599402109, ada@adm.aau.dk Karina Stendahl Jensen: +4599407573, ksj@hst.aau.dk

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In vivo experiment specialist for investigation of disease mechanisms and the effects of new potenti...

The Department of Biomedicine at the Faculty of Health, Aarhus University, is seeking a technical-administrative employee (AC-TAP) from 1 August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is an event-restricted full-time role focused on investigating disease mechanisms and efficacy testing of small molecules in relevant in vivo animal models for Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disor-ders. The expected duration of the position is approximately 12 months. The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here. Your job responsibilities We are seeking an experienced and independent specialist to plan and conduct in vivo mouse experiments focused on Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. The project includes work with transgenic mouse models (M83 and Line 61) and evaluation of new potential disease-modifying treatments — all with the overall objective of transforming scientific discoveries into new treatments for patients. Your experimental work will support several ongoing research projects at the Department of Biomedicine and will include: Planning, designing, and conducting in vivo experiments in mouse models (M83 and Line 61) Handling experimental animals, including monitoring, dosing, and documentation Performing behavioural tests to assess motor and cognitive function (e.g., pole test, rotarod, novel object tests, and similar assays) Collection of biological samples, including blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Dissection as well as processing and fixation of tissue for subsequent analyses (IHC and PLA) Tissue analysis and quantification of pathology, inflammation, and other relevant biomarkers You will report to Professor Poul Henning Jensen Questions about the position If you have questions about the position, please contact Assistant Professor, Lasse Reimer, phone: +45 42728451. The workplace is the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in mid-June.

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Professor of Computational Psychiatry & Neuroscience

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor in the field of Computational Psychiatry and Neuroscience as per 1 Feburary 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a permanent full-time position. As a professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities and also advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 425 academic employees and the same number of PhD students cooperating across disciplines. As a professor, you will be working on Aarhus University Hospital or another hospital in the Central Denmark Region. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here. Your job responsibilities As Professor of Computational Psychiatry and Neuroscience, you will have joint responsibility for the development of the department's research and teaching environment, and you will contribute to the implementation of the faculty's overall research strategy. You are expected to contribute – both independently and in collaboration with others – to the development of the department by leading research of high international quality and contributing to ensuring a high academic and didactic standard in teaching. Qua your excellent collaborative skills and a broad academic network, you contribute to the academic development at Aarhus University and to the university’s profile both nationally and internationally. Your main tasks will consist of: Research of high international quality, including publication in top international journals and communicating your research in national and international academic networks. Teaching, supervision and examination of Bachelor’s and Master's degree students. To contribute to the funding of your own research group with the help of external research funding. Supervision of PhD students and contributing to the development of the faculty's PhD courses. Assessment and committee work at Aarhus University. Research-based collaboration with private and public-sector stakeholders as well as research-based consultancy. Dissemination of your research to the outside world. Development of research on brain–body interaction and interoception, including exploration of computational and quantitative approaches relevant to interfaces between psychiatric and somatic health Contribution to the integration of computational neuroscience and NeuroAI methods within the department’s research and teaching profile, including cross-disciplinary collaboration with clinical psychiatry and somatic medicine. You will report to the Professor and Centre Chair at Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Leif Østergaard Your competences You have an excellent track record in computational psychiatry and neuroscience research and have established yourself as a prominent and internationally visible researcher. Relevant candidates may come from different academic backgrounds, such as medicine, psychology, neuroscience, or related disciplines, and have demonstrated strong research expertise in computational psychiatry and neuroscience. As a successful candidate you are expected to adopt a translational perspective in your research, aiming to bridge fundamental discoveries and clinical application. This includes developing ideas and approaches that may contribute to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies. You should also demonstrate an integrated perspective on the relationship between mental health disorders and somatic conditions, recognising the complex interactions between psychological and physical health. You possess solid research qualifications at a high international level, with particular strengths in computational modelling, brain–body interaction, and interoception, and their relevance for mental and somatic disorders. You have broad international cooperative partnerships and extensive experience with interdisciplinary research collaboration, including close interaction with clinical and hospital-based environments. You have a documented ability to attract substantial competitive research funding as principal investigator from major national and international funding bodies. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor and Centre Chair at Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Leif Østergaard tel.: (+45) 8746 4091. Your place of work will be the Department of Clinical Medicine - Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Universitetsbyen 3, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in August.

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Postdoc position at the Center for Polariton-driven Light-Matter Interactions (POLIMA)

The successful candidate will join the Quantum Optoelectronics group @POLIMA where they will take the lead in establishing a new cryogenic magneto-optical setup. This setup will be dedicated to exploring the optoelectronic properties of low-dimensional semiconducting and magnetic materials. In addition, the candidate will play a key role in developing innovative nanofabrication methods, working closely with the institute’s state-of-the-art cleanroom facility.

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Postdoc in non-conventional yeast biotechnology for industrial side-streams valorization into bio-ba...

DTU Bioengineering is excited to announce an open postdoc position, as part of the new established WAVE consortium for saline effluents valorization into high-value compounds using non-conventional yeasts. This project turns the critical characteristics of dairy wastewater into interesting features and avoids the necessity of whey separation and drying considering it as a valuable stream to be converted into carbon sources. Hence, this project will apply microbial-based bioprocesses towards dairy WAstewater reuse and conVErsion into new bioplastics (WAVE). For this, WAVE aims to obtain low-salinity clean water ready to use in landscaping and bioplastics to be applied in several sectors.

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Postdoc position for metabolic engineering in yeast

In the Andersen lab for Biomolecular Design (andersen-lab.dk) we are experts in designing DNA, RNA and proteins to create nanoscale devices for applications in biotechnology and medicine. The lab invented the RNA origami method that allows rational design of RNA scaffolds and devices for expression in cells [1] and have recently developed RNA origami robots that can sense, compute and actuate [2], which opens new possibilities for controlling cellular function.

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Postdoc in Plant-microbiome interactions

Your overall focus will be to advance our understanding of the ecological principles that govern the success of microbial bioinoculant consortia. Under the Lab2Field project, you will create a knowledge framework for the successful field application of microbial biostimulants and biopesticides. You will work closely with colleagues at DTU Bioengineering, farmers, industry partners, and regulatory bodies. You will contribute to generating knowledge that links insights from laboratory experiments with Synthetic Communities to field-level agronomic performance of multi-strain bioinoculants.

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PhD in Modelling and Experiments on PEM Electrolysis

As a PhD student in modelling and experiments on PEM water electrolysis, you will work at the intersection of chemical and electrochemical reactor engineering, with a particular emphasis on electrolysis. The project focuses on testing proton exchange membrane electrolysis cells, characterising their electrochemical performance and developing detailed electrochemical cell models.

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Postdoc in Enzyme Engineering for Greenhouse Removal at BRIGHT

Our mission is to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to the most pressing issues facing our societies in terms of bioproduction and bioremediation. To support this goal, we are looking for a colleague who is independent, who thrives within an interdisciplinary environment at a world-class research centre, and who is highly motivated to move the area of enzyme engineering to the next level, while having a positive impact on our world. When joining our team, you get the opportunity to use the latest algorithms in machine learning for improving enzyme activity, selectivity, and/or stability, etc. We currently work with enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of natural products and biochemicals as well as in the breakdown of greenhouse gases including CO2 and CH4.

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Post Doctoral Position in Alcohol Research

The Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, invites applications for a position as postdoc within the research areas of at-risk alcohol use, older adults, clinical psychology, psychometrics, and epidemiology. The Department of Psychology is a vibrant, inclusive workplace hosting an engaged group of faculty, postdocs and PhD students. The department has close collaborations with the Odense University Hospital, and its research covers a wide range of health-related topics and methodologies. The position and the project The postdoc position is for 31 months, starting on November 1st, 2026 or soon thereafter. The focus of the position is on the psychometric evaluation of assessment instruments for at-risk alcohol use in adults aged 60-80 years and on a longitudinal epidemiological study of risk and protective factors within psychological models of the etiology of addiction in said age group. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with a strong track record in peer-reviewed publications as well as in quantitative analysis within either psychometrics and/or epidemiology. The candidate should have a strong and documented interest in the areas: alcohol research, clinical psychology, quantitative methods, and assessment and etiology of at-risk alcohol use/alcohol use disorder, preferably in adults or older adults. The candidate should have documented experience with project organization. The successful candidate will work on the project “Understanding older adults’ risky alcohol use to inform targeted preventive interventions and strategies” funded by TrygFonden, Denmark. The successful candidate will join a research group with expertise in alcohol research, clinical psychology, and epidemiology, led by Associate Professor Silke Behrendt (Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark), and Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen (Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University). The primary place of work will be the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. Further information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Silke Behrendt sbehrendt@health.sdu.dk , phone 0045-93507195 or Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen krt.crf@psy.au.dk Your place of work will be at the Department of Psychology, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark.

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Marie Curie (MSCA) PhD scholarship in solar-driven hybrid methane production technologies for bio-el...

Your overall focus will be to advance the development of a sustainable photo-electrochemical process for methanation using biogenic CO2. You will work in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team in Water Technology and Processes section at DTU Sustain, combining environmental engineering, biotechnology, electrochemistry and process optimization to achieve more efficient CO2-to-CH4 conversion. The PhD position is funded by MSCA Doctoral Networks program.

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PhD scholarship in Microbial inoculants for agriculture

If you are excited about microbial ecology, plant microbiome interactions, and want to make a real impact on sustainable agriculture, this PhD project offers an exceptional opportunity. You will join the ambitious Lab2Field project, where we investigate why promising microbial bioinoculants often fail in the field, and how to fix it. This position is tailored for highly motivated candidates who thrive at the interface of microbiology, bioinformatics, soil ecology, plant biology and agroecology.

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Postdoc Position in Development of a mGlu2 PET tracer

We are looking for a talented and creative chemist for a two-year postdoc position with the possibility of extension. The advertised position is in the Bunch Group, which is anchored in the medicinal chemistry research section in the department. Start date is September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Information on the department can be found at: Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology – University of Copenhagen Our research In the Bunch group we have a long track-record and strong research interest in development of novel tool compounds and/or drug candidates for the central nervous system (CNS). In addition, hereto, we also work with great enthusiasm on development of new synthetic methodology relevant for medicinal chemistry. The Bunch group has a strong international profile and welcomes students and dedicated scientists with the ambition to make a positive difference for humanity. For a comprehensive overview of research activities, please visit the Bunch group homepage at: https://drug.ku.dk/research-sections/medicinal-chemistry/bunch-group/ Your job The objective of the research project is to develop a mGlu2 PET tracer of picomolar and super-selective mGlu2 agonist LBG30300 (J. Med. Chem. 2024, 67, 1314–1326). Your work is to revise the synthetic route to fit with radio-chemistry synthesis of the PET tracer and carry out the synthesis. While the cold synthetic work will be carried out at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, the radio-chemistry work will be carried out at Herlev University Hospital in collaboration with Head of Radiochemistry Tri H. V. Huynh. The position also requires supervision of MSc students as well as other teaching obligations which amounts up to approximately 10 percent of the workload. Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: Essential experience, skills and competences: You have a PhD degree in organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry (or expect to obtain before the starting date) Documented skills and competences in target oriented multi-step synthesis and SAR studies within the CNS area Strong analytical skills including structural elucidation by NMR, LCMS and HRMS Documented competences in use of computational medicinal chemistry in ligand design Excellent English skills, both written and spoken Questions For further information please contact Professor Lennart Bunch; e-mail: lebu@sund.ku.dk Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

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1 or 2 Postdoctoral positions in Circuit Neuroscience

One or two postdoc positions are available in the Thalamic Circuits laboratory of Fiona Müllner at the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE, Nordic EMBL Partnership) and the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University, Denmark. Expected start date and duration of employment This is an initial 1-year, renewable position from September 1st 2026 (or as agreed), with funding secured by a European Research Council (ERC) grant and the Lundbeck Foundation. Tasks The Thalamic Circuits lab studies how visual information is processed in the thalamus and how the brain actively modifies this information. The lab uses a combination of cutting-edge methods in the mouse model, including two-photon imaging, advanced viral tracing, single-cell manipulation in vivo, electrophysiology and computational modelling. You will be studying the circuit mechanisms underlying visual information processing and its modulation. Your typical activities will include: Designing, planning and establishing experiments Carrying out experiments such as in vivo calcium imaging, viral injections, or behavioural tests in mice, with keeping accurate records Analyzing and interpreting experimental findings Actively participating in laboratory and DANDRITE community meetings Reporting findings through conference presentations and manuscripts Contact information For further information, please contact: Associate Professor Dr. Fiona Müllner, fiona.muellner@dandrite.au.dk

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Postdoc in electrocatalytic selective oxidation for sustainable synthesis

The Department of Chemistry invites applicants for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in experimental electrocatalysis, starting from 01.10.2026. The position is focused on studying selective oxidation reactions for the sustainable synthesis of chemicals with a focus on fundamental electrochemical studies and in situ approaches. 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.

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Postdoc in exploring 2D MXene chemistry for electrochemical properties

The position entails the synthesis of both MAX phase and the subsequent MXene. The chemistry of the MAX phase and MXene will be evaluated for the best electro-chemical response for energy storage

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