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DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Use of alternative biomasses for hybrid foods

DTU National Food Institute performs research that contributes to the development of sustainable food production that can help the population to shift to a more sustainable diet. To succeed with this transition, inclusion of new alternative biomasses such as algae, insects, legumes in new food products is necessary without compromising sensory properties, safety and shelf life stability. Your overall focus will be to expand DTU National Food Institute’s research within this area with particular emphasis on:

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Two Associate Professors in Comparative Pediatrics

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences are looking for two experienced and highly motivated researchers interested in comparative paediatrics with special focus on translational science related to large animal neonatal models. There are two 2-years Associate Professor positions with focus in 1) Animal Models of Neonatal Infectious Diseases, and 2) Comparative Pediatric Neurobiology, starting 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Questions For further information, please contact Head of Comparative Pediatrics, Thomas Thymann, thomas.thymann@sund.ku.dk. International applicants may find the International Staff Mobility website useful. The ISM website includes information about relocating to and living in Denmark, the taxation, healthcare and education systems, how to get assist with finding housing etc., as well as information for accompanying spouses/partners.

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Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, seeks to appoint one or more group leaders to commence on 1 January 2027, or at a later date by negotiation. The permanent appointment(s) will be made at the Associate Professor rank. The vision of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is to be an internationally leading research department that uses cutting-edge technology to understand the molecular basis of human disease and to drive improvements in human health. The staff at the department also deliver research-based and clinically relevant undergraduate teaching, and are responsible for course development, within molecular/cell biology, biomedicine and anatomy. The Department is supported by a strong team of laboratory technicians and administrative staff. Information on the research fields and teaching activities of the department can be found at the Department’s website (https://icmm.ku.dk/english/). CODE: 162563 Questions For further information, please contact Head of Department, Ian Hickson, by email (iandh@sund.ku.dk).

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Post-doc in design and development of membraneless alkaline electrolyzers

The project is focused on model-based design, development, and testing of a membraneless alkaline electrolyzer as part of a collaborative research project at the Departments of Mechanical & Production and Biological & Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University.

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PhD in Glass-Based Technologies for Reliable and Circular Power Electronics

A PhD stipend is available in the field of power electronics, with a focus on developing reliable and circular substrate and integration technologies for next-generation power electronic systems.

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Associate Professor in Endocrine Physiology and Behavior

The successful applicant will combine expertise in genetics, cell biology and the endocrine control of behavior and metabolism in Drosophila. One major aspect of the position will focus on interorgan communication and the mechanisms by which animals sense and adapt to changing nutritional, metabolic, physiological, and environmental conditions. In particular, the position will investigate signaling between adipose tissue, muscle, gut, glia, and the nervous system, with an emphasis on how endocrine and metabolic signals coordinate behavior, metabolism, exercise adaptation, and organismal physiology. The successful applicant will explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing hormone and peptide production, secretion, trafficking, and receptor-mediated signaling between tissues, as well as how these pathways influence neuronal activity, metabolic homeostasis, and adaptive physiological responses. Another major component of the position involves the analysis of Drosophila behaviors and metabolic phenotypes, including sleep, feeding, locomotion, exercise adaptation, energy balance, and metabolic flexibility using high-throughput assays. Behavior and metabolism are tightly linked through hormonal signaling pathways, in which factors released from peripheral tissues act on target cells in distant organs through cognate receptor systems, ultimately altering neuronal activity, systemic physiology, and behavioral output. We are currently conducting several large-scale functional screens investigating circulating factors, exerkines, and their downstream target cells, including neurons and glia, and we aim to expand these efforts into comprehensive multi-endpoint in-vivo screening platforms integrating behavioral, physiological, and metabolic readouts. The successful applicant will participate actively in these projects and contribute to the development of innovative experimental approaches for studying systemic signaling, tissue crosstalk, and adaptive physiology. The primary duty of the successful applicant will be research, along with teaching at the undergraduate and Master’s levels, as well as supervision and mentoring of bachelor’s and Master’s students in the laboratory. Further information Further information on the Department of Biology can be found on its website. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor and Head of section Kim Rewitz (kim.rewitz@bio.ku.dk). 211-0752/26-2E

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Protein Design and Biophysics Specialist

You will be part of the Digital Biotechnology Lab within the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) and will be partly physically based at DTU Arena for Life Science Automation (DALSA). Our work sits at the intersection of protein science, machine learning, and laboratory automation, and is driven by the ambition to build a fully integrated, closed-loop platform for AI-guided protein binder design and experimental validation. This project is carried out in close collaboration with Novo Nordisk as part of the Closed-Loop initiative.

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Postdoc in Educational Development of a Photonic Quantum Computing Master Course

If you have a strong background in quantum information and/or quantum optics and are dedicated to educating the next generation of quantum information scientists, here is your chance to have a lasting impact by helping develop an entirely new master-level course in photonic quantum computing. DTU already has a strong palette of courses for quantum engineering. These are offered on the Engineering Physics master programme, as well as the Quantum Information Science master programme provided jointly with University of Copenhagen. One gap in the offering is the lack of an advanced course dedicated to quantum computing with photonic technologies. This is a highly relevant topic to teach given the large interest in quantum computing and Denmark’s stronghold in photonics. DTU Physics has therefore decided to develop such a course from scratch, and has obtained funds for it through DeiC’s Q-Competence initiative.

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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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Harnessing Plant Interactions and Metabolomics towards Pesticide-free Crop Production

This PhD project will investigate how plant–plant and plant–microbe associations influence plant secondary metabolism, with a focus on utilizing phytochemical profiles for sustainable crop production. The candidate will study how plant-plant and plant-microbe interactions modify metabolite production and allelopathic traits in crop plants.

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Postdoc in Genetic Tool Development in iPSC-derived Neural Systems - DTU Bioengineering

Do you want to be part of a team developing next-generation genetic tools for therapies targeting neurological diseases? Then join the Precision Medicine Technologies Lab at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), for a fully funded 4-year postdoc position. In our team, you will design synthetic promoter libraries and screen them in human iPSC-derived neural cell types. Moreover, you will use molecular and cell biology techniques, such as FACS and barcode sequencing, to evaluate and optimize identified regulatory sequences. Your work will help create highly precise genetic medicines for neurological diseases, such as developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. Responsibilities and qualifications We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated postdoc with a strong background in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, stem cell biology, or a related field. You will work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Lisa Riedmayr on the development of a pipeline for creating synthetic promoters that enable precise targeting of neural cell types. You will work with a wide range of methods, including molecular cloning, lentivirus production, human iPSC culture and differentiation, high-throughput screening, FACS, next-generation sequencing, and computational tasks such as library design and sequencing data analysis. The main tasks include: Design and generation of pooled promoter libraries Culture and differentiation of human iPSCs into neural cell types Performing and analysing high throughput screens Evaluation of promoter activity using FACS, NGS and barcode sequencing Optimization of regulatory sequences Contributions to B.Sc./M.Sc. student supervision Further information Further information may be obtained from Assistant Professor Lisa Maria Riedmayr (lmari@dtu.dk). You can read more about the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at http://bioengineering.dtu.dk and about the Precision Medicine Technologies lab at https://www.bioengineering.dtu.dk/research/research-sections/section-for-medical-biotechnology/diseasesystemsimmunology/precision-medicine-technologies. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

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PhD position in cognitive computational neuroscience

The PhD student will be part of a project entitled A Neuronal Mechanism for Auditory Imagination funded by the Lundbeck Foundation and headed by Principal Investigator (PI) David R. Quiroga-Martinez. The project aims to uncover the neural basis of auditory imagination, its variation in the general population, and its dysfunction in schizophrenia. The project combines a variety of methods including scalp EEG recordings, intracranial EEG measurements in humans including single-neuron activity, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and cognitive modeling. For more details, please contact David R. Quiroga-Martinez. (david.quiroga@psy.ku.dk). Candidates with an interest and background in cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, or similar are encouraged to apply. Strong motivation, independence, as well as critical and creative thinking are essential qualities for the position. Experience with the design and implementation of experiments, signal processing, data analysis, programming, and cognitive modeling will be positively valued. The successful candidate will lead the design and execution of experiments aimed at understanding the neuronal dynamics of auditory imagination using EEG and cognitive modeling. As part of the bigger project, the PhD student will have the opportunity to work with intracranial EEG data (including human single-neuron recordings), TMS, and neuropsychiatric patients, in close collaboration with cognitive psychologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, and other cognitive scientists. It is expected that the successful candidate will partake in the activities of the research group on a daily basis. The PhD student will be physically located at the Cognition and Neuropsychology research cluster https://psychology.ku.dk/research/research_clusters/cognition-and-clinical-neuropsychology/, at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen. Information Potential applicants are encouraged to contact PI David R. Quiroga-Martinez (david.quiroga@psy.ku.dk) for more information about the project.

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Postdoctoral researcher in quantitative genetics applied to organic oat breeding

As part of the AVENUE project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, you will predict and interpret the adaptation of oat varieties to organic production. In this project, we will focus on understanding the response of genes to various environmental conditions in organic agriculture. We will analyze traits related to robust production and grain nutritional quality, especially beta-glucan content, an important breeding goal in organic oat.

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PhD Position in Engineering Self-assembling Peptide-based Biomaterials for Modulation of Macrophages

This project aims to develop new injectable self-assembling peptides (SAPs) biomaterials that simultaneously: i) possess improved adhesion to local tissues in vivo, ii) exhibit controlled degradation matching the desired regeneration outcome, and iii) allow tissue regeneration by enabling controlled immune cells invasion and progression of inflammation from neighbouring tissues.

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PhD scholarship in Generation of Optical Quantum States in Silicon Core Fibers

Research into generation of photon pairs and entangled photons, using four wave mixing involves quantum optics, nonlinear optics and optical waveguide optics. If you are the right candidate, you have knowledge within as many of these areas as possible. In addition, the research will be mainly experimental but supported with numerical/theoretical predictions. Consequently, through your education, you have demonstrated an interest in experimental optics.

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PhD Student in Experimental Quantum-Optical Characterization of Quantum Light Sources

DTU Electro searching for a talented and motivated PhD candidate to develop and characterize novel sources of quantum light for optical quantum computers. The project takes place in the Quantum Light Sources group at DTU Electro, where they design, model, fabricate and test sources of single photons or entangled photon pairs. These are essential components for optical quantum computers and quantum networks, where one bit of information is encoded in the quantum state of a single photon. You will be part of a team of 10-12 people between senior staff, PostDocs and PhD/Master students that are trying to establish the indispensable building blocks for the quantum technology of tomorrow.

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Postdoc in computational elucidation of CO2 valorisation

A 27-month postdoc position is available in chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, DTU from October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible. The work will be carried out in an international environment at DTU Chemistry and Oslo University, Norway, under the supervision of Associate Professor Martin Nielsen, Professor Anders Riisager and Associate Professor Ainara Nova, respectively. The first 12-month of the project work will be performed in the labs at Oslo University.

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Postdoc in Central Control of Energy Homeostasis

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) have recently identified a previously uncharacterised neuronal population in the brain that is likely to play an important role in the central control of energy homeostasis. We are now seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to functionally interrogate this cell population using state-of-the-art circuit neuroscience approaches. Your tasks would be to: Perform stereotactic injections of viral vectors (Cre-dependent AAVs, DREADDs, anterograde and retrograde tracers) in transgenic mouse lines Carry out in vivo fiber photometry recordings during ingestive, metabolic, and behavioural challenges Map afferent and efferent connectivity of the cell population using mono- and polysynaptic tracing Integrate functional findings with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets generated in the group and by our collaborators Present results at international meetings and lead first-author manuscripts Questions For further information about the position, please contact Associate professor Tune H Pers at tune.pers@sund.ku.dk. Questions regarding the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program must be directed to Senior Advisor Sarah Christoffersen at sarah.christoffersen@sund.ku.dk. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact HR at hr-cbmr@adm.ku.dk. The University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility office offers support and assistance to all international researchers on all issues related to moving to and settling in Denmark.

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PhD scholarship in electricity grid stabilization using Power-to-X-to-Power technologies for seasona...

In this PhD project you will be working on techno-economic analyses (TEA) of the alternative seasonal storage solutions, including the “biomass battery” and reversible electrochemical cell systems (e.g. rSOC). The TEA on plant level will be utilised by project partners energy-system level models to understand the different technological solutions’ value proposition for the society.

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PhD Scholarship in Power System Support from Hybrid Power Plants via Technology-Agnostic Control Arc...

The Renewable Plants in Energy Systems (RES) section at DTU Wind and Energy Systems is inviting candidates to apply for a PhD in “Power System Support from Hybrid Power Plants via Technology-Agnostic Control Architecture”. The research in this section is multidisciplinary, and you will enjoy the advantages of a creative and inspiring work environment. You will get the opportunity to participate and influence the development of advanced renewable power plants in collaboration with top universities and industry in the field of wind energy research in Europe and beyond.

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Bubble dynamics in flow-through gas-evolving electrodes

To address these questions, the PhD project will employ numerical simulations at both microscale (interface-resolving) and macroscale. In addition, a lab-scale experimental setup will be developed to enable optical observations of bubble behaviour and to provide validation data for the numerical simulations.

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Research Assistant in Cognitive Hearing Technology - DTU Health Tech

Would you like to become part of European research project developing next-generation AI-based hearing technology for smart glasses? Are you interested in audio-visual signal processing, hearing technology, or human communication experiments? Do you hold a master’s degree in engineering, audio-visual signal processing, AI, or computer science? Then this position may be an excellent fit for you. We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a 1-year appointment within the EU-funded project WeHear aimed at developing future cognitive hearing instruments. The project focuses on creating context-aware hearing technologies that use egocentric video on smart glasses to identify relevant communication partners and generate socially intelligent audio renderings of the user’s acoustic environment. The mission is to create technology that helps to solve an essential challenge faced by people with hearing loss: extracting relevant speech from noisy real-world listening situations. In WeHear, you will join an international, multidisciplinary team of researchers across Europe working in computer vision, egocentric video, spatial audio technology, audio-visual sensing, and hearing research. Further information Further information may be obtained from Jens Hjortkjær (jhjort@dtu.dk) or Axel Ahrens (aahr@dtu.dk). You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk and about DTU Hearing Systems at www.hea.healthtech.dtu.dk.

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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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Postdocs in Quantum Cryptography and Quantum Information with Symmetries

DTU Physics and DTU Compute are seeking two postdoctoral candidates to work on theory of novel protocols, stronger security proofs, and efficient numerical techniques for semi-device-independent quantum cryptography and information processing. You will work within a synergetic, cross-departmental project in which they aim to leverage symmetries and representation theory to tackle scenarios with large systems and many parties that are intractable with existing methods.

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DTU Tenure Track Researcher in Neutron Spectroscopy – Uniaxial Pressure Studies of Quantum Materials

You will be employed by DTU and seconded to ESS, working closely with teams at both institutions as well as collaborators at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland. On the technical side, you will contribute to developing uniaxial pressure capabilities for neutron spectroscopy at ESS, including extended research visits to PSI. On the scientific side, your work will focus on frustrated magnetism in two main contexts: Quantum spin liquids, characterised by long-range entanglement, fractionalised excitations, and the absence of conventional order Frustrated multiferroics, where magnetic and electric order parameters are coupled Your main tasks will include: Designing and developing in-situ uniaxial pressure cells, in collaboration with ESS and PSI. Planning and carrying out neutron spectroscopy experiments at facilities across Europe that showcase the technical and scientific capabilities of uniaxial pressure as applied to magnetic states of matter. Analysing data and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.

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PhD scholarship in Fabrication and Characterization of Josephson Field Effect Transistors

Your overall focus will be to develop and fabricate superconductor-semiconductor junctions, and Josephson field-effect transistors. In addition, you will perform low-temperature electrical characterization of these devices. You will work closely with colleagues at DTU Nanolab and in collaboration with Professor Charles M. Marcus at the Niels Bohr Institute. Your primary tasks will be to: Develop superconducting alloyed materials for hybrid quantum devices Fabricate nanostructures including gate-controlled Josephson junctions Establish high-transparency contacts to semiconductor inversion layers or quantum wells Perform low-temperature electrical measurements of devices (down to mK temperatures) Set up and operate an electrical characterization platform based on a Kiutra cryostat Analyze experimental data and contribute to scientific publications Collaborate with internal and external partners

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Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Research Driven Innovation in Chemica...

DTU Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (KT) invite applications for a position as Assistant or Associate Professor from candidates who are motivated to combine excellent research with active engagement in innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration.

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Postdoc in Operando Electrocatalysis and Sustainable Electrosynthesis

Postdoctoral Researcher to join the newly established research group of Assistant Professor Antonia Herzog at DTU Chemistry. The position is part of the Villum Young Investigator project ElectraX: Electrocatalytic Routes to Carbon-X Bonds for a Sustainable Chemical Future. The project combines electrocatalysis, operando spectroscopy, automated experimentation, and multimetallic catalyst discovery to establish new principles for sustainable electrosynthesis.

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Postdoc Position in Power-to-X: Techno-Economic Optimisation and Flexible Operation of Green Hydroge...

This two-year Postdoc project is part of SDU's strategic effort to advance Power-to-X (PtX) technologies through integrated techno-economic modelling, flexible system operation, and market-coupled optimisation. The research builds on existing simulation frameworks for Power-to-Methanol and green hydrogen production, extending them to incorporate district-heating integration, reserve-market participation, and AI-driven operational strategies.

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Postdoc in Autonomous Materials Discovery

If you are establishing your career at the intersection of materials chemistry, machine learning, and atomistic simulations, this position offers the opportunity to help shape a new generation of autonomous materials discovery platforms. At DTU Energy and the Pioneer Center CAPeX, you will contribute to developing AI-driven approaches that connect predictive simulations with robotic experimentation for accelerated discovery and synthesis of advanced materials for sustainable energy technologies.

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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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Postdoc Position in Immunomodulatory self-assembling peptide

The Biotechnology section at the Department of Green Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark invites applications for one Postdoc position in immunomodulatory biomaterials starting 1/9/2026 (or as soon as possible afterwards, according to mutual agreement).

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PhD scholarships in Experimental and Theoretical Quantum Physics and Quantum Information Science

The Quantum Physics and Information Technology (QPIT) group at DTU Physics invites applications from outstanding candidates for PhD positions. Their research focuses on quantum information processing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and emerging opportunities at the intersection of fundamental quantum physics and other fields, such as gravity. They employ advanced platforms such as quantum optics, quantum optomechanics, and diamond-based systems.

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DIAS Fellow as Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Materials Chemistry at the Mads Clausen Institute...

We are looking for an ambitious researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in the field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue, as well as MCI’s strategic focus.

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One or more Postdocs in Reliability Assessment and Optimization of Advanced Power Electronic Modules

In these positions you will conduct research within reliability of power electronics, with a particular focus on mission-profile-based testing, lifetime modelling, experimental reliability assessment, and layout optimization of advanced power electronic modules based on GaN and SiC technologies. You will be involved in both independent and collaborative research activities in close interaction with colleagues in the group and external partners in Denmark and abroad.

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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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16 PhD Fellowships at Neuroscience Academy Denmark

Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD) invites exceptional and highly motivated candidates to apply for 16 fully funded neuroscience PhD fellowships. NAD is a national collaboration initiative uniting the strong neuroscience environments at Aalborg University, University of Southern Denmark, University of Copenhagen, and Aarhus University, with more than 200 affiliated laboratories in Denmark. The programme also includes active participation from neuroscience groups based at the university hospitals around Denmark as well as the Technical University of Denmark. The NAD Fellowship programme spans four years: a pre-PhD year followed by three years of PhD research.

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Professor in electric power systems and electrification

As Professor in electric power systems and electrification you are expected to establish and grow a new research group in electrification and transmission systems. The group will focus on the integration of large shares of inverter based renewable energy (IBR), cross border power transmission and system related issues such as stability and transmission bottlenecks. Transmission power systems play a major role in the green transition and are often the bottleneck for sufficiently fast progress. New renewable energy generation as well as large consumers waiting to be electrified are sometimes put on hold because transmission systems cannot follow the demand.

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Light Systems Control Engineer for Neutral Atoms Quantum Computing

NQCP is looking for A motivated light systems control engineer to drive the work on atomic control with integrated photonic systems. The role is anchored in the Neutral Atoms team to work on next-generation control and readout of atomic qubits for quantum computing. Here you will be a key person in our development of new photonic technologies for controlling single atoms. You will work across the research center in close collaboration with our Theory and Simulation, Nanofabrication, and Photonic Characterization groups.

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PhD scholarship in integrated electro-catalytic CO2 valorization

Are you interested in developing innovative chemical technology that advance decarbonization, electrification and CO2 utilization as pillars of a green transition? A PhD position focused on combining electrochemical CO2 conversion with homogeneous catalysis by pioneering methods is now offered at DTU Chemistry within the Centre for Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry.

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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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1-2 year Scientific Assistant in Quantum Mathematics

The Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for 1-2 positions as Scientific Assistant with emphasis on either pure mathematics with relations to quantum theory or with emphasis on theoretical physics.

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Research Assistant and PhD fellow in Energy Metabolism

The University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD fellow to commence November 15, 2026, or after agreement in the Clemmensen Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR), University of Copenhagen. The PhD fellowship is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program. About Us The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is an academic research Center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Through collaborative interdisciplinary research from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems, CBMR aims to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The Center’s uniquely multi- and interdisciplinary approach combines research in genetics, physiology and pharmacology, to better understand the complex interplay of the many factors that drive cardiometabolic disease. You can learn more in the Executive Summary of CBMR's Strategy 2024–2028. CBMR was established in 2010 at the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences and has been located in the Maersk Tower at Panum since 2017. The around 260 employees create an international, highly collaborative research environment across disciplines. Principal supervisor: Associate professor, Christoffer Clemmensen, chc@sund.ku.dk Start: November 15, 2026 Duration: 1 year as Research Assistant followed by 3 years as PhD fellow contingent on a positive evaluation of the 1st year.

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Postdocs in High-Resolution Quantum Microscopy of Magnetic fields - DTU Physics

Are you passionate about quantum physics and the application in cutting edge technologies? And would you like to play a key role in advancing quantum science and technology research at DTU, pushing the frontiers of physical observations? At DTU Physics we are seeking talented postdoctoral researchers to develop new types of diamond based magnetic microscopes for contactless imaging of magnetic fields induced in biological tissue samples. Our aim is to build the world’s fastest, most sensitive microscope capable of resolving magnetic fields with microscopic resolution. To achieve this goal, you will develop and implement advanced protocols of quantum coherent spin control, optical interrogation and readout of colour centres, while allowing for integration with target samples. The experiments will be conducted at DTU Physics. Within the project, we collaborate closely with industrial partners to tackle the most urgent engineering challenges, as well as on the use cases with researchers in neuroscience and semiconductor industry. Further information Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Alexander Huck (alexander.huck@fysik.dtu.dk), Prof. Ulrik L. Andersen (ulrik.andersen@fysik.dtu.dk) or Researcher Luca Troise (lutro@fysik.dtu.dk). You can read more about the Department of Physics at https://physics.dtu.dk/ and the QPIT section at https://physics.dtu.dk/research/sections/qpit. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to 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 Student in Topological Photonics

The Quantum and Nanophotonics section at DTU Electro is seeking an excellent and highly motivated PhD student to be a part of a program on ‘Symmetry-guided discovery of topological photonics’, led by Assoc. Prof. Thomas Christensen, who moved from MIT to DTU in 2023.

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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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Research Assistant in Educational Development of a Photonic Quantum Computing master course

If you have a strong background in quantum information and/or quantum optics, and are dedicated to educating the next generation of quantum information scientists, here is your chance to have a lasting impact by helping develop an entirely new master-level course in photonic quantum computing. DTU already has a strong palette of courses for quantum engineering. These are offered on the Engineering Physics master programme, as well as the Quantum Information Science master programme provided jointly with University of Copenhagen. One gap in the offering is the lack of an advanced course dedicated to quantum computing with photonic technologies. This is a highly relevant topic to teach given the large interest in quantum computing and Denmark’s stronghold in photonics. DTU Physics has therefore decided to develop such a course from scratch, and has obtained funds for it through DeiC’s Q-Competence initiative.

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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Surface Physics and Catalysis for Sustainable Energy Solutio...

This position offers a unique opportunity to build a research career centered on the design, construction, and advancement of state-of-the-art UHV platforms for atomic-scale surface characterization and reaction studies. The successful candidate will drive innovation in experimental UHV techniques - integrating precision surface preparation, surface science-based characterization, and catalytic performance evaluation - to accelerate breakthroughs in Power-to-X (P2X) materials and processes.

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Postdoc in Measurement-Device Independent Secure Quantum Communication using Entanglement Sources

Seeking an outstanding and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team in pioneering next-generation secure quantum communication systems. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research on measurement-device-independent (MDI) quantum communication protocols based on entanglement-based sources, with the goal of enabling scalable, high-performance quantum networks.

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Digital Twin in Electrical Systems for Power-To-X Processes

Would you like to be a part of a dynamic team, working with future energy systems? At the Faculty of Energy Technology, a position as Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Digital Twin in Electrical Systems for Power-to-X Processes is available within the pioneer center “CAPeX. The position is open from 1st of November 2026 or soon hereafter.

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PhD scholarships in battery modelling and fabrication

The sections for Autonomous Materials Discovery (AMD) and Electrochemical Materials (ELM) at DTU Energy are looking for outstanding candidates for two PhD scholarships within the field of computational modelling of battery materials and fabrication and electrochemical investigations of new battery materials and complete battery cells.

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PhD fellowship in Experimental Quantum Optics

The Niels Bohr Institute invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Experimental Quantum Optics. The project will be part of the center for Hybrid Quantum Networks. The present projects will be within experimental quantum optics and concerns the development of spin-photon interfaces for high-fidelity entanglement generation and proof-of-concept demonstrations of entanglement fusion.

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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 Position in Synaptic Physiology and Plasticity

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Alexander M. Walter at the Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The position is funded by a European Research Council (ERC) grant and is available for an initial 2-year period with the possibility of extension. Research project The project investigates molecular and nanoscale mechanisms regulating synaptic transmission and presynaptic plasticity using genetically accessible Drosophila model systems. Current work focuses on how release site organization, active zone dynamics, and neuromodulatory signaling regulate neurotransmitter release at identified synapses. Experimental approaches in the laboratory include: electrophysiology, advanced live imaging, super-resolution microscopy, Drosophila genetics, quantitative image analysis, and computational modeling. Depending on the background and interests of the candidate, the project can focus primarily on either: synaptic electrophysiology and plasticity, or quantitative live imaging of synaptic activity, organization, and dynamics. Questions For further information please contact Professor Alexander M. Walter, awalter@sund.ku.dk. Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

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Postdoc in Topological Photonics

The Quantum and Nanophotonics Section at DTU Electro is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to be a part of a program on ‘Symmetry-guided discovery of topological photonics’, led by Assoc. Prof. Thomas Christensen, who moved from MIT to DTU in early 2023.

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PhD scholarship in Biogas to Protein Conversion using Microalgae-Bacteria Consortia

The PhD position is embedded in multi-partners collaborative project at BioCon Center at DTU department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, with focus on sustainable bioconversion platforms for the transformation of biogas-derived carbon into amino acid–enriched biomass, through the rational design and optimization of microalgae–bacteria consortia, metabolic pathway regulation, nutrient partitioning, and bioreactor performance. The project aims to bridge fundamental understanding of microbial processes with application‑oriented research, contributing to improved robustness, efficiency, and scalability of bio‑based conversion technologies relevant for the green transition.

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