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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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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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Quantum Photonics Engineer

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

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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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Associate Professor in Power Electronics

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for an Associate Professor position in Power Electronics with strong interest in high-efficiency Bi-directional Wireless Power Transfer and high-frequency magnetic design at the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE), Sønderborg. The position will be at the rank of Associate Professor and preferably have a starting date of January 1, 2027. The appointment is permanent.

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

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

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PhD 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 fellowship in Glial Biology

The Division of Cell and Gene Therapy of the Center for Translational Neuromedicine (CTN) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated PhD student. The successful candidate must be interested academically in neuroscience, particularly in its translational applications. Dysregulation of glial cells is a key driver of neurodegenerative disease. This project will focus on how healthy and diseased glial cells compete with one another in the brain. The successful candidate will generate and characterize human glial progenitor from human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) for transplantation into mouse hosts and evaluate the dynamics and transcriptional concomitants of their replacement of resident glial populations. Endpoints include single cell RNA-Seq and scATAC-Seq, and spatial transcriptomics, all correlated to high-resolution histology and imaging. These studies aim to reveal mechanisms of cell-cell competition among glia, as well as the implications of that process on neuronal synaptic structure and function. Our hope is that this work will provide insight into how glial rejuvenation and replacement strategies may be used to treat neurodegenerative disease. Principal supervisor is Professor Steven Goldman, goldman@sund.ku.dk. Start: 1 October 2026 or after agreement Duration: 3 years as a PhD student

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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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Associate Professor of Experimental Physics

The Niels Bohr Institute announces the availability of a faculty position in any area of experimental physics, including those based on controlled experiments and observations, with an emphasis on paradigm-shifting science. The search is open to all areas of experimental physics, and the application will be a two-step procedure as specified below. Quantum Physics (including Condensed Matter, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics)

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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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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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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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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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SWEET Transporters as Regulators of Carbon Allocation and Drought Resilience in Tomato

This PhD project will investigate how SWEET (Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporters) regulate carbon partitioning in tomatoes under drought conditions.

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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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Project Lead for National Partnership on Green Energy

As project lead, you will be DTU’s operational focal point in our innovation, training, and research activities related to the Bornholm ecosystem. You will be responsible for establishing structure, progress, and strong coordination across researchers, students, companies, and public actors.

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DIAS Fellow in Engineering within Organoid Intelligence

The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Organoid Intelligence. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) We are looking for a 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 their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU. Who are we looking for We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Organoid Intelligence, capable of combining multiple disciplines, including Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Bioimaging. The candidate must develop their research career within the DIAS framework. The ideal candidate should: Drive internationally competitive research activities at the highest level of ambition. Publish in high-level peer-reviewed academic journals. Engage in various forms of research dissemination, including interdisciplinary research and dialogue. Play an active role in securing external funding, including both EU and Danish sources. Commit to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including participation in teaching, development of new courses, and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on artificial intelligence, neuroscience, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioimaging, and across various domains, also in the framework of DIAS. Additional information For further information about being a fellow at DIAS, please contact DIAS director Sten Rynning at +45 6550 2193 or via email at director-dias@sdu.dk. For more questions about the position, please contact Head of Unit, Professor Nadimi at esi@mmmi.sdu.dk.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Clinical Professor (chair) of Neurology (Fixed-Term, 10 Years)

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor as chair of Neurology to the Department of Clinical Medicine to commence as soon as possible. The professorship is combined with a consultancy at one of the hospitals below. Please note that applicants may only apply for a consultancy at one of the hospitals. Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre - Department of Neurology Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg - Department of Neurology Copenhagen University Hospital - Zealand University Hospital Roskilde, Department of Neurology Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet – Department of Neurology Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet - Department of Clinical Neurophysiology Copenhagen University Hospital – Rigshospitalet - Department of Brain and Spinal Cord Injury It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the consultancy. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send an application to both the faculty (the professorship) and to one of the hospital departments (the consultancies), cf. the simultaneously advertised consultancy positions. This also applies to applicants who are already employed as consultants at one of the hospitals. The advertisements for the consultancies are available at: Questions For further information please contact the Head of Department Nicolai Albrechtsen, nicolai.albrechtsen@regionh.dk

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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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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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Researcher in Obesity and Pain Biology

The group is centered around understanding protein-protein interactions with a focus on PDZ interactions and the function of the synaptic PDZ domain protein PICK1. PICK1 is an attractive molecular target in drug addiction and pain. Using our expertise on PICK1 and PDZ interactions, we developed and patented the first small molecule inhibitors for this type of proteins together with Neurosearch A/S (Thorsen*, Madsen* et al PNAS 2010). We subsequently solved the PICK1 structure (Karlsen et al, Structure, 2015) and developed a novel quantitative method for assessing binding of scaffold proteins to membrane proteins in their native membrane environment (Erlendsson...Madsen, eLife, 2019). Together, these efforts have enabled the rational design and patenting of bivalent, high-affinity inhibitors to potently target PICK1 in pain and addiction. Inhibition of PICK1 is unique in the sense that it selectively targets the hyperexcitable transmission characterizing these pathologies without affecting overall transmission (Christensen...Madsen, EMBO Mol. Med., 2020; and Jensen et al, Frontiers in Cell. Neu. 2022). In concordance with the involvement of PICK1 in addiction, we have demonstrated that iv administration of the PICK1 inhibitor reduces cocaine craving in a rat model of reinstatement (Turner et al, Neuropharm, 2020). We have refined the development of a small dimeric peptide and virally expressed inhibitors of PICK1 and their effect in mouse models of inflammatory and neuropathic pain (Jensen et al, JCI Insight, 2024 and Noes-Holt et al, BioRxiv, 2023 – in revision for Cell Reports Medicine). Both Manuscripts have led to IDFs and subsequent patent applications (P5521EP00 and P5457EP00) and the establishment of the spin-out company Zyneyro. In a parallel effort, we discovered a regulatory role of PICK1 in maturation of dense core vesicles in the pituitary and pancreatic beta-cells (Holst*, Madsen* et al, Plos Bio, 2013). This has led us to the subsequent identification of a functional role of PICK1 in the storage/release machinery in neurons and chromaffin cells. We followed these findings up describing the molecular mechanism by which PICK1 is recruited to lipid membranes of high curvature (Herlo…Madsen, Cell Reports, 2018) and showing the translational relevance of these findings by describing 4 coding variants in PICK1 identified in patients with type 2 diabetes that modulate insulin processing in beta-cells (Andersen et al, JCI, 2022). Work performed in collaboration with Christoffer Clemmensen has most recently demonstrated the s.c. administration of the PICK1 inhibitor provides weight reduction in Diet Induced Obese mice (Science Adv. 2024). We are currently combining omics approaches with intravital microscopy to characterize and understand the molecular mechanism underlying the potent effect of inhibiting the target proteins PICK1 in peripheral neurons in neuropathic pain models and obesity. Furthermore, we use whole-brain cFOS light sheet microscopy and a novel analytical tool together with neurotransmitter biosensors and systems neuroscience approaches to untangle the interoceptive (Brain-body communication) aspects following from inhibition of PICK1 in these conditions. Principal supervisor is Associate professor, Kenneth Lindegaard Madsen, Department of Neuroscience, kennethma@sund.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 23649401

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Clinical Professor of Paediatrics with special focus on sleep in neuropaediatric patients (Fixed-Ter...

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Paediatrics with special focus on sleep in neuropaediatric patients to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at Department of paediatrics and adolescent medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital – Herlev and Gentofte, in the Capital Region. It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the consultancy. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send two applications: one to the Faculty (the professorship) and one to the hospital (the consultancy) cf. the simultaneously advertised position of the consultancy. This also applies to applicants who are already employed as consultants at the Hospital. Please find the advertisement for the consultancy here. Both the professorship and the consultancy will be financed by Copenhagen University Hospital – Herlev and Gentofte. Find information about the department. Questions For further information please contact Head of Department Nicolai Wewer Albrechtsen nicolai.albrechtsen@regionh.dk

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Phd in Nanomechanical orchestra for gas sensing and quantum optomechanics

This project aims at the realization, investigation and application of ultrasensitive and versatile optomechanical instruments for gas sensing and quantum optomechanics. The project builds on recent progress realized by the group regarding the design, fabrication and application of nanostructured silicon nitride thin films. It will involve nanofabrication in the local iNANO cleanroom (Electron beam lithography, atomic force microscopy, etc.) and optical techniques (e.g. interferometry) as well as the simulation of the optical and mechanical properties of suspended nanostructures (using e.g. Finite Element Methods). Potential instruments to be investigated in the optomechanical orchestra will be nanodrum microcavities and nano-guitars, which will be applied for various sensing applications (pressure, temperature, refractive index, label-free molecule detection, etc.) and fundamental investigations of radiation pressure.

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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 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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