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Research that goes beyond the lab
In Denmark, we get it: groundbreaking research needs more than shiny labs and impressive titles.
It takes the right environment. That's why we offer the freedom, secure funding, and support to focus on what matters — shaping the future of your research, your way.
It’s not just about prestigious institutions; it’s about a collaborative community where your ideas are heard and supported, and the impact of your work is felt far beyond the lab. With extensive industry partnerships and opportunities for real-world application, you’ll be pushing boundaries, not paperwork.
Daniel Rasmussen
Marvin Kuhr
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Life that goes beyond the workplace
Denmark is famous for its work-life balance—and here, that’s more than just a buzzword.
While you create a lasting impact in your field, Denmark has all you need for relaxation, adventure, and growth. From winter bathing to weekend retreats, get ready to thrive both professionally and personally.
We believe that a balanced life leads to better research — because happier, well-rested researchers push innovation to new heights. Research thrives when life does too.
Thomas Høyrup Christensen
Daniel Rasmussen
Daniel Rasmussen
Destination Sønderjylland
Ready to take the next step in your research?
Explore exciting opportunities in Power-to-X, Neuroscience, and Biosolutions.
A postdoc position in the Torben Heick Jensen lab, Aarhus University, Denmark: Mammalian Nuclear RNA...
We are looking for applicants with interests in the biogenesis and turnover of nuclear RNA and its relationship to gene expression regulation in mammalian cells. Applied methods range from cell biological over biochemical to molecular biology and bioinformatics approaches. Collaboration with structural biologists is possible.
PhD fellowship in Food Microbiology
Department of Food Science, Section for Food Microbiology, Gut Health and Fermentation invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in vitamin B12 fortification of plant-based foods via fermentation. The project is part of the research project “B12Fundamentals: Solving fundamental challenges for vitamin B12 fortification of plant-based foods”, which is financed by Independent Research Fund Denmark.
Associate Professor (Independent Group Leader) in Data Science and Modelling of Whole-Cell Biosoluti...
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable agriculture? Join DTU Bioengineering as one of three new faculty hires in the Initiative for Biofertilizer Innovation and Science (IBIS), and contribute to building a world-class research hub focused on advancing microbial solutions for a sustainable future.
Assistant professorships in Psychology
The Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences invites applications for assistant professorships in Psychology. The educational program of the Department covers the subfields of Social and Personality Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Pedagogical Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology. In addition, the Department participates in the Flexible Master Program of Public Leadership Education and the Cand Soc in Business Psychology. The assistant professorships are three-year positions, starting November 2025 or as soon as possible subject to mutual agreement. Applicants will be shortlisted for a full assessment based on their qualifications and the Department’s intention for a broad recruitment both within and between subfields. Hence, applicants not shortlisted will not receive a full assessment. The Department expects to offer approximately two assistant professorships. The final number of positions realized will depend on the assessment of the applicants.
Postdoc position in characterization of battery electrode materials based on bio waste
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Energy) invites applications for a 2-year experimental postdoc position to work on structural characterization and in situ studies of hard carbon materials for sodium ion batteries. In the project you will work together with another postdoc working on biochar pyrolysis, electrochemical and structural analysis of prepared electrode materials.
Postdoc in Insect Nutrition and Production
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Aarhus University, invites highly qualified applicants for a 2-year postdoc position in insect nutrition and production. The position is available from 1 November 2025 or soon thereafter. The position is in the research section Monogastric Nutrition.
Senior Researcher or DTU Tenure Track Researcher or Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistan...
We invite applications for one or more tenure-track positions at varying academic levels (Researcher/Senior Researcher or Assistant/Associate Professor), suited for ambitious candidates with expertise in one or more of the following specialized areas: Machine Learning / Deep Learning Uncertainty Quantification Wind Farm Flow Modelling Wind Farm Control Wind Farm Design Wind Farm Control Co-design Hybrid Power Plant Design & Control Co-design (integrating wind with solar, battery storage, hydrogen, or other Power-to-X systems, encompassing both sizing and physical design aspects) Positions are available as full-time or part-time tenure-track contracts. Flexible arrangements allowing combination with roles in industry, particularly within wind energy companies, are possible.
Research assistant at PtX test facility
The Power-to-X (PtX) Test Facility at the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for a one-year Research Assistant position. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research and development team working on Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOE) pilot setups. The successful candidate will contribute to experimental activities, process optimization, and technology development as part of ongoing projects focused on advancing Power-to-X solutions for a sustainable energy future.
Postdoc in Microbial Biotechnology
At DTU National Food Institute we are offering a 2-year postdoc position on the project NextOrganic. In NextOrganic the focus is on enriching organic feed with selected essential amino acids, e.g. lysine, using fermentation technology. For this purpose, microorganisms that efficiently secrete amino acids will be developed. The vision is that microorganisms, in the future, can be used to upgrade animal feed to contain suitable amounts of essential amino acids to fulfil the needs of the particular animal (pigs or poultry). Does this sound interesting and do you have the right profile, then don’t hesitate to apply.
Post Doc. within PEM fuel cell catalyst synthesis, characterization and sustainable development
The Section of Chemical Engineering (ChE) at the Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark, (SDU) invites applicants for a 1-year Postdoc position with the possibility of extension within the area of electrochemical energy conversion through proton exchange membrane-based fuel cells. The position is available from 01 February 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter.
Postdoc position – structure of edible soft matter
The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University (Denmark), invites applications for a 36-month postdoc position to work the physical chemistry of food proteins, in particular their structure formation and changes occurring during processing and digestion. The starting date is November 1, 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in soil science, soil health and soil bio-physicochemical propertie...
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 focused on supporting ongoing activities at the department’s Soil Physics and Hydropedology Section. The main focus will be on fundamental understanding of soil bio-physicochemical properties in managed and natural ecosystems, and soil health across scales. The position is a career development position with the possibility of transition to a tenured associate professorship and will be available from 01-01-2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
PhD fellowship in Theoretical Catalysis
Department of Chemistry invites applicants for two PhD fellowships in theoretical catalysis. The projects are rooted in the Theory group which is part of Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC) funded by Danish National Research Foundation, and the ERC Synergy project DEMI funded by European Research Counsil Executive Agency.
Postdoc in precision fermentation for sustainable food production
If you excel within heterologous expression in bacterial systems and you are looking for the best place to unfold your skills, we have just the right job for you. Within the next 25 years the world’s population will need up to twice the amount of protein compared to today. Topped by the climate crisis, we need to find new solutions for producing food, and that’s where you enter the scene.
Two postdoc positions on the ecology and physiology of microbial key players exposed to oxygen deple...
The successful candidates will study the physiology and ecology of microbial key players in global element cycles exposed to oxygen depletion. Aquatic oxygen-depleted environments are hotspots of microbial activity, including microbial processes that are sources or sinks of greenhouse gases. For example, aerobic methanotrophic and ammonia-oxidizing microbes are frequently found in such oxygen-deficient environments, even though they require molecular oxygen for their metabolism. While ammonia-oxidizers can produce traces of oxygen in the dark via nitric oxide dismutation themselves, aerobic methanotrophs rely on an external source of oxygen. However, their lower limits and adaptations regarding oxygen requirements are largely unknown.
PhD scholarship in Bioconversion of Carbon Dioxide
At DTU Chemical Engineering a PhD position is available in the frame of a European project funded by HORIZON CBE JU action. The project is in close collaboration with top class academic groups and industrial entities in Europe and it addresses the development of a process chain targeting valorization of carbon dioxide to algal proteins. We, at DTU Chemical Engineering, will focus on generating new knowledge for optimizing biological conversion of carbon dioxide to acetic acid in close collaboration with an industrial end-user of the developed technology.
PhD scholarship in Enzyme Assisted CO2 Capture
Explore your passion for sustainability, creativity and science by joining the exciting Novo Nordisk Foundation CO2 Research Center (CORC). CORC has its main hub at Aarhus University but includes satellites at several other Danish and international research institutions. CORC strives to develop knowledge and scalable technology that can be used to capture and recycle carbon dioxide, and you may read more about our activities at https://corc.au.dk/.
PhD Scholarship in Experimental Electrocatalysis: Synthesis of 3D Active Site Structures to Break Sc...
If you are you passionate about getting to the core of a scientific problem and coming up with creative solutions, and if you are you passionate about experimental electrocatalysis and its role in building green technologies, here is a perfect PhD project for you. Electrocatalysts are essential materials for producing green fuels and chemicals. Conventional electrocatalysts with two-dimensional active sites, however, have a fundamentally limited efficiency for facilitating complex reactions that involve three or more reaction intermediates, due to the "scaling relations". In CAT3D, a five-year Villum Young Investigator project that fully funds this PhD position, along with two postdoc positions, we will tackle this grand challenge by fabricating and studying electrocatalysts with three-dimensional active site structures. With the concerted and concentrated research efforts, we aim to pave the way for developing the next generation electrocatalysts for a broad range of green technologies.
Postdoc in Experimental Electrocatalysis: In-situ Spectroscopic Studies of 3D Active Sites to Break ...
If you're aspiring to build a career as a scientist in experimental electrocatalysis and are looking for opportunities to pursue your dreams and ambitions, here is a perfect opportunity for you. Electrocatalysts are essential materials for producing green fuels and chemicals. Conventional electrocatalysts with two-dimensional active sites, however, have a fundamentally limited efficiency for facilitating complex reactions that involve three or more reaction intermediates, due to the "scaling relations". In CAT3D, a five-year Villum Young Investigator project that fully funds this postdoc position, along with an additional postdoc and one PhD position, we will tackle this grand challenge by fabricating and studying electrocatalysts with three-dimensional active site structures. With concerted and concentrated research efforts, we aim to pave the way for developing the next-generation electrocatalysts for a broad range of green technologies.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Quantitative Genetics of sustainable cattle breeding
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) has a leading position in research related to breeding for climate related traits like methane emissions and feed efficiency in cattle. This is enabled by a dedicated farm-based infrastructure with large-scale measurement of methane emissions and feed intake on individual cows, as well as collaborations with industry and international researchers.
Post Doc within structural biology at Department of Neuroscience
The current project concerns the solvation of structures of the human dopamine transporter (hDAT) using single particle cryo electron microscopy (cryo-EM). Your task would be to express and purify hDAT from HEKexpi cells using detergents for extraction and stabilization. These methods are already implemented in our laboratory (see Nielsen et al. 2024, Nature). We also strive for implementing nano discs from polymers or MSPs to extract or stabilize hDAT. The main task is to solve multiple structures of hDAT using single particle cryo-EM. For this, we have an in-house Titan Krios. We hope to solve the conformational transitions required for dopamine transport as well as elucidating the pharmacological properties of various orthosteric and allosteric hDAT inhibitors.
PhD fellowship in applied statistics
Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Section for Crop Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Growth curve analysis for faba beans. The project is part of the research project “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Fonden.
Project manager for a project on Development of Aquatic Food Value Chains in Developing Countries
Are you interested in contributing to increasing food security and intake of healthy seafoods in developing countries and do you have experience with managing complex projects? If so, we might have a job for you. DTU Food is looking for a skilled and experienced project manager with a background in seafood science and/or seafood development or processing for a large project in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which is an organisation under the UN. The project aims to develop new aquatic food value chains for vulnerable populations in 4 countries in Africa and 1 country in South America. The project is led by FAO.
Professor and Head of the National Centre for Register-based Research
The Department of Public Health at Faculty of Health – Aarhus University, invites applications for a position as Professor and Head of the National Centre for Register-based Research (NCRR). The position is full-time and tenured, with a starting date of 1 May 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The National Centre for Register-based Research is an innovative and internationally recognized research section within the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University. The Centre is at the forefront of psychiatric epidemiology and register-based research, leveraging Denmark’s unique national population registers to generate pioneering insights into the causes and trajectories of psychiatric and other brain disorders. NCRR is a cornerstone of iPSYCH, one of the world’s leading initiatives in psychiatric genetics and life-course epidemiology, and also hosts the newly established SMARTbiomed Pioneer Centre, which develops cutting-edge methodologies in machine learning and causal inference applied to human health. Read more about NCRR here.
Postdocs in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Glycobiology
We are looking for two highly skilled and motivated organic synthetic chemists for our programs within carbohydrate chemistry, oligosaccharide synthesis, and glycobiology. You will either join the team working towards the chemical synthesis of defined oligosaccharides related to the plant cell wall glycan RG-II, or the team working on carbohydrate-based vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases. We are looking for creative minds with excellent practical lab skills to design smart syntheses and engage with collaborators and biologists.
Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor (junior group leader) in Fermentation of...
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable agriculture? Join DTU Bioengineering as one of three new faculty hires in the Initiative for Biofertilizer Innovation and Science (IBIS), and contribute to building a world-class research hub focused on advancing microbial solutions for a sustainable future.
3-year Postdoctoral Researcher in Biocatalysis
Are you interested in developing enzymes and using them for sustainable ammonia synthesis and can you contribute to the development of the project ENGREENIT? Then the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering invites you to apply for a 3-year Postdoctoral position.
Postdoc - Functionality Driven Food Materials Engineering
The Department of Food Science, section of Ingredient and Dairy Technology, invites applicants for a fulltime postdoctorate fellowship in formulation and digestion of plant based foods. The position is for two years, with possibility of extension. The project is part of the larger research project “AI4NaturalFood”, which is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Fully funded Postdoc Position in Molecular Neurobiology
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE, Nordic-EMBL partnership in molecular medicine) at Aarhus University invites applications for a one-year postdoc position, focusing on protein biology involved in the energy metabolism of neuronal synapses. The candidate is expected to use cutting-edge proteomics and super-resolution microscopy established in the host lab and spearhead an interdisciplinary, collaborative project.
PhD scholarship in development of advanced testing methods for solid oxide cells degradation diagnos...
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applications for a PhD scholarship in the development of advanced test methods to improve understanding of the degradation processes that dictate the operation lifetime of solid oxide cells (SOC). Transforming our society to rely only on sustainable energy sources is a formidable engineering challenge. Key to success will be the development of cost competitive and reliable methods to produce hydrogen via electrolysis of water/steam driven by green electricity. Hydrogen can be used as a fuel in itself or serve as a reactant for the production of fuels like methanol, kerosene or even ammonia. Large scale and fast deployment of electrolysers is highly needed for the displacement of conventional fossil fuels. Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is one of several different electrolysis technologies, which holds merit in terms of high efficiency and potential to reach low cost. For SOEC to be cost competitive with other technologies, long lifetime of >5 years operation under high current density is desired.
Postdoc of Enzymology and carbohydrate chemistry/biochemistry
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section of Plant Glycobiology, at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position for a period of 2 years. The position is part of the EU-funded project GreenNanoBone, a collaborative initiative involving 18 partners across Europe.
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 November 2025 or soon thereafter. Each position is available for a period of 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).
PhD Position in Design and Control of High Frequency Converter Fed Electric Machines
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a 3-year position as a Ph.D. in Design and control of high frequency converter fed electric machines. The position is located in the section of Electrical Engineering in Sønderborg within the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE). CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. The position starts on September 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, depending on the agreement with the successful candidate.
Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor (junior group leader) in High-throughput...
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable agriculture? Join DTU Bioengineering as one of three new faculty hires in the Initiative for Biofertilizer Innovation and Science (IBIS), and contribute to building a world-class research hub focused on advancing microbial solutions for a sustainable future.
Post doctoral position in Biofilm-Phage interactions
This Post doctoral position is associated with the project “How multispecies biofilms cope with phage infections – COPE” founded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The overall aim of the project is to uncover fundamental principles of bacteria-bacteriophage (phage) interactions in complex multispecies biofilm settings. A collection of bacteria and associated phages will be studied at high resolution by specific fluorescent labelling, advanced microscopy and bioimaging, cell sorting and genome sequencing. Specifically, effects of the biofilm matrix, spatial organization and presence of other species on phage susceptibility by biofilm bacteria will be identified.
Postdoc in the neurovascular component in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc position in the field of Optical Imaging and Alzheimer’s disease as per 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 2-years. 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.
PhD stipend in Muscle Neuromechanics and Ultrasound Imaging
The PhD project will be part of the ECHO-EMG research initiative, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF). The project aims to develop a novel system that combines high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) and ultrafast ultrasound imaging (UUS) to assess muscle function in individuals with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and related neuromuscular disorders. The integration of these two modalities is expected to overcome limitations of current EMG-based techniques, particularly in dynamic movement tasks. The PhD student will focus on the design, development, and validation of the HD-sEMG/ultrasound system. This includes identifying suitable ultrasound technologies for muscles with varying architectures, integrating recording hardware, and establishing acquisition protocols to capture both electrical and architectural properties of skeletal muscle during static and dynamic contractions. The student will also participate in early-stage algorithmic work to model muscle architecture and behavior across contraction types. In collaboration with international partners at Politecnico di Torino and the University of Brescia, the student will test setups for concurrent acquisition of HD-sEMG using innovative electrode grids and various UUS technologies. Moreover, the student will have the opportunity to engage in research stays abroad with these groups. Therefore, the position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of biomechanics, biomedical imaging, and neuromuscular physiology in an interdisciplinary and international environment. Limited teaching within biomechanical engineering can be expected, but also in other study programmes at the University.
One or more Full or Associate Professor in Energy Materials
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University (AAU), one or more positions as full or associate professor in energy materials are available from 1. November, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Department of Materials and Production is currently strengthening its research activities within materials science and engineering and hereby invites applicants with a strong and independent research profile at the forefront of advanced synthesis and characterization of materials. We are seeking materials scientists that can develop and advance innovative research programmes within the area of materials for energy in a broad sense. This includes both generation and storage of energy as well as solar driven or assisted catalytic processes.
Postdocs in N₂/CO₂ Conversion by Hydrogenation into useful Chemicals using Thermal Heterogeneous Cat...
We have a successful record of activating molecular N2 or CO2 through thermal heterogeneous catalysis. For instance, we recently identified a new class of promotion based on spin quenching on Cobalt and Nickel doing surface science experiment for the ammonia synthesis. We are currently further pursuing these systems continuing these fundamental surface science experiments (Science 383 (2024) 1357). We are aiming at realizing high area materials capitalizing on this insight.
Postdoc in climate adaptation analysis using mixed methods
We are seeking a 3-year postdoc to work primarily on the project ‘Feedback loops in policy and decision-making uncertainty for climate adaptation’ financed by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The project addresses the topic of how policy uncertainty affects voluntary policy instrument participation for climate adaptation in forestry. It will be investigated through a mixed method approach applying econometric time series analysis, focus group discussions, and a choice experiment. Hence, we seek a candidate having expertise with some of these methods, and interest and capacity to learn the others. It is an advantage to have experience with the topics of voluntary incentives, climate adaptation, or uncertainty and decision-making.
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.
DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Nutrient-Focused Processing in Ultra-Processed Food Systems
Research Group for Food Production Engineering (FPE) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU National Food Institute) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the field of Food Processing, with a focus on the effects of processing on the nutritional characteristics of ultra-processed food.
Associate Professor in Magnetics Components for Power Electronics
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a tenure position as Associate Professor in Magnetics Components for Power Electronics, is open for appointments from October 1, 2025, or soon hereafter. Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. Aalborg University educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.
Research Assistant (Fermentation Engineer) to world-class pilot plant
If you have solid fermentation knowledge and a hands-on mindset, this job could be everything you dream of. You will unfold your skills at our state-of-the-art pilot plant. You will get the opportunity to work with exciting projects from DTU as well as start-ups with a biosustainable agenda. At DTU Biosustain we develop the next generation (bio) technology using synthetic biology techniques. We create novel methods and technologies as a foundation for development of new environment friendly products, better and less energy consuming manufacturing processes, new medical treatments, climate friendly farming, etc. In other words, we try to solve some of the biggest challenges in the history of mankind, and you will get the chance to add your personal mark to this.
PhD fellowship in Environmental Materials Chemistry
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Biochars for Environmental Remediation. The project is made available through the Sino-Danish University (SDC) - Water and Environment. The project is a shared project with 2 years of research at University of Copenhagen and 1 year of research at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), with location at Research Center of Ecoenvironmental Research in Beijing.
Innovative Postdoc in Implantable Neuroelectronic Devices Research and Development - DTU Construct
Develop implantable bioelectronics devices. This is a collaborative project between the Department of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School (HMS), Department of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein), USA, and Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen (KU), Denmark. The enabling technology is a newly invented MEMS microcoil chip for targeted neural inhibition, which we named Trinity. In the long term, our microcoil based implant can be used to treat many illnesses associated with the brain and beyond. We also believe our technology can be used for other neurological illnesses that benefit from local electromagnetic stimulation. The Novo Nordisk Foundation generously supports the project.
Postdoc in Neuroendocrinology and Physiology
Animals continuously face harmful changes in ion and water balance as they interact with their environment. In order to survive, animals must be able to detect and respond to fluctuations in water and ion balance—core challenges for life in terrestrial environments. Insects, and beetles in particular, have evolved exceptional physiological strategies that enable survival across a wide range of ecological niches, including arid and extreme habitats. Our research focuses on how osmotic changes are sensed at the cellular level and communicated systemically through endocrine signaling pathways, with particular emphasis on how neuropeptides and hormones regulate water homeostasis, coordinate developmental timing, and remodel physiology under stress conditions such as desiccation and starvation. The successful postdoctoral researcher will lead efforts to elucidate the molecular mechanisms governing water balance in Tribolium castaneum, a powerful and ecologically relevant genetic model. The project will integrate single-cell transcriptomics, RNA interference, in situ hybridization, molecular and biochemical techniques, and live imaging of genetic reporters to identify and functionally characterize specific cell types and signaling pathways in key osmoregulatory organs, including the Malpighian tubules and the cryptonephridial complex. This position is part of a broader research program aimed at linking organ-specific physiological adaptations to evolutionary innovation. By uncovering the cellular and molecular basis of water conservation mechanisms in beetles, the project will provide new insights into how lineage-specific traits contribute to evolutionary success and ecological dominance. Moreover, the findings have strong translational potential in guiding the development of next-generation, species-specific strategies for sustainable insect pest control.
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.
PhD scholarship in High Throughput Optimization of Protein Production in Yeast
Are you interested in obtaining a PhD degree working with optimization of peptide and protein production in the important industrial hosts Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Komatagaella Phaffii? You will play a key role in a collaboration between Professor Uffe Mortensen at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at DTU and the Microbial Expression Engineering Department at Novo Nordisk. The project will explore the correlation between gene dosage, stability and productivity. Further, different approaches aimed at stabilizing genetic constructs, such as genome integrations or plasmid stabilization with different selection markers will be pursued.
Full Professor Position in Biochemistry and Bioengineering
The section SDU Chemical Engineering at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense invites candidates to apply for a Full Professor position in the fields of Biochemistry and Bioengineering with focus on biochemical processes in agricultural wastes and molecular level solutions to mitigate pollutions and emissions from agriculture. The main responsibilities of the position are research, innovation, and research-based teaching. The position is available from 1st November 2025, or as soon as possible hereafter.
Postdoc in the Development and Production of Electrocatalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolys...
Do you crave developing high performing electrocatalysts for anion exchange membrane electrolysis (AEMEL), to accelerate the large scale implementation of green hydrogen? Do you enjoy working in an international dynamic setting and wish to participate in a collaborative effort to build a 100 kW AEM electrolyzer within the EU project HyPrAEM? This Postdoc position could be for you. Hydrogen has emerged as a clean, flexible energy carrier for use as industrial feedstock, in generating power and heat, and in transportation. Currently, most hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels, specifically natural gas. A more sustainable approach for the production of hydrogen relies on the deployment of electrolysis technologies, due to their high efficiency and low environmental footprint.
Postdoc position for the Danish Institute for IT Program Management at the IT University of Copenhag...
The Danish Institute for IT Program Management (DIIP) at the IT University of Copenhagen offers one or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for a two-year duration, with a possible extension. The proposed starting date is 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible. DIIP’s 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.
Professor in Carbon Management and Negative Emission Technologies
At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a full-time position as Professor in Carbon Management and Negative Emission Technologies, is available for appointment from 1st October 2025, or soon hereafter.
Research Assistant
The position is for 8 months and with start from 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the principal investigator in Horizon Europe projects to assist with project activities and day-to-day tasks for smooth implementation of the projects.
Assistant Professor of Mitigation Technologies for Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural fields
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section of Soil and Plant Sciences invites applicants for an Assistant Professorship of Mitigation Technologies for Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Fields. Start date is 01-10-2025 or as soon as possible thereafter and the position has a duration of 40 Months.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Fermentation and Fungal Bioprocessing for Sustainable Food Ingredients (I...
The IMFUN postdoctoral 2½-year position is part of a larger collaborative project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Plant2Food initiative. This interdisciplinary project brings together researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU National Food Institute) and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), with the shared goal of advancing sustainable food innovation.
Postdoc position in philosophy of psychology/cognitive science
The postdoc will be part of a project entitled Selection in Cognition funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and headed by Professor Søren Kyllingsbæk and Professor Thor Grünbaum. The Selection in Cognition 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. The core idea is that selection in cognition may be understood as a biased competition between representations in a stochastic race (Grünbaum, Oren, & Kyllingsbæk, 2021; Oren et al., 2024; Kyllingsbæk et al., 2025). A successful applicant is expected to familiarize themselves with recent work by Prof. Thor Grünbaum and situate their research plan within the framework of the Selection in Cognition project. For more information about the project, please contact Prof Thor Grünbaum (tgr@hum.ku.dk).
Transform CO₂ to Food: 3 Postdoc Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering
The Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applications for three postdoctoral positions offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new interdisciplinary research project on production of proteins for food based on a feedstock of CO2 and energy. The positions are based at AU Viborg and/or at AU main campus and are expected to begin on 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
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.
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
Research Assistant in Intestinal Fermentation of Food
We are looking for a research assistant that has experience in in vitro digestion of food and model systems for faecal fermentation for a 14-month position. You will be part of our internationally renowned Research group for Gut, Microbes, and Health at the National Food institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). We offer a dynamic and sociable research environment with lots of exiting challenges and opportunities. The position will be shared between the research groups strategic work studying how the gut microbiome affect bioaccessibility of undesirable compounds and chemicals in food and the Seaweed4Gut project focusing on how processing affects the nutritional properties of seaweed.
Postdoc in Microbial Biofertilizer Characterization
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable agriculture? Join DTU Bioengineering as a postdoc in the Initiative for Biofertilizer Innovation and Science (IBIS), and contribute to building a world-class research hub focused on advancing microbial solutions for a sustainable future.
PhD scholarship in Innovative Biomaterials
Biobased materials offer a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil-based resources by reducing dependence on limited petroleum supplies and lowering carbon emissions. Their biodegradable or compostable nature helps to minimize environmental pollution, making them an eco-friendly choice for many applications. In this project we will explore protein-based biomaterials using bacterial cell factories.
Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Electrical Power and Energy Systems
re you establishing your career as a researcher and looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions? We invite you to join our section “Energy Technology and Computer Science”, where you will have about 20 colleagues with a mix of research and industrial experience. We work with research, innovation, technology implementation, and education development. Our section is diverse in culture, nationalities, and career paths from industry and academia. We enjoy collegial idea generation, feedback, and cooperation in an informal, safe, and fun working environment. We value our diversity in daily work. Our research focuses on implementation of technologies with key applications within energy systems, software development, artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies, and secure communication.
PhD fellowship on impact quantification of the use of microorganisms in the environment
EMBARQ's primary purpose is to provide a knowledge base and develop innovative tools for quantifying the impact of biopesticides for agriculture, facilitating rapid assessment methods for industry and regulators. EMBARQ will expand traditional risk assessment steps to cover various risk factors, e.g., how horizontal gene transfer may affect pathogenicity, and assess environmental impacts of application of biopesticides.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biodiversity Research Using Genetics
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) at Aarhus University (AU), Denmark, offers a position as a tenure-track assistant professor in population genetics, comparative genomics and/or bioinformatics applied to biodiversity monitoring and conservation biology.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Statistical modelling of soil processes
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 the methodological challenges of modelling multi-dimensional edaphic processes to develop tools capable of providing actionable insights to support low impact agriculture. The research program would focus on advancing the understanding of the spatiotemporal variability of edaphic functions and their high-level interactions by addressing how statistical modelling can support soil environmental sciences. 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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