-www.svg){kind=logo}
-www.svg){kind=logo}
In Denmark, Neuroscience goes beyond the lab—it touches lives.
As a hub for cutting-edge brain research, Denmark offers you the environment to explore the science of well-being and create real-world applications that improve health and quality of life.
Our universities and research centres are recognised for their pioneering Neuroscience programs, and a culture of strong collaboration between academia, industry, and the healthcare system brings together researchers, clinicians, and businesses so they can accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
A global outlook is part of the package, and as a researcher here, you will be part of an international community and cross-border initiatives with global impact.
Daniel Rasmussen
Postdoc in image-based analysis of neurovascular and neurocognitive changes after radiotherapy of ch...
The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoc position in the field of medical physics, within the topic image-based analysis of neurovascular and neurocognitive changes after radiotherapy of childhood brain tumours, as per May 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter (after agreement). The working place for the postdoc will be the Danish Centre for Particle Therapy (DCPT) at Aarhus University Hospital. The position is a fixed-term full-time position, for two years. At the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with Aarhus University Hospital and the regional hospitals in the Central Denmark Region. We have approx. 30,000 square metres of modern research facilities for experimental surgery and medicine, animal facilities, and advanced scanners at our disposal. The department has overall responsibility for the Master's degree programs in medicine and in molecular medicine. At the department we are approx. 425 academic employees and the same number of PhD students cooperating across disciplines. As a postdoc, you will be affiliated with the Department of Clinical Medicine, but your workplace will be at DCPT and Aarhus University Hospital. You can read more about the department here and about the Health faculty here. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Ludvig Paul Muren, tel.: (+45) 30593088. Your place of work will be the Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 25, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark.
Post doc in headache research
As post doc you will investigate the signalling pathways driving the headache phenotype in a rodent model of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The position will start on the 1st of August 2026, and the job is in the Kaag Rasmussen lab at Center for Translational Neuromedicine, Copenhagen, Denmark. Center for Translational Neuromedicine focuses on developing new approaches for examining and treating neurological diseases, primarily using the tools of physiology and imaging coupled with cell and gene therapy. Our emphasis is on using these technologies to enable neural and glial cell replacement in the adult brain and spinal cord, as a means of both disease modelling and therapeutic repair. Information on the department can be found at: https://ctn.ku.dk/. Our center Center for Translational Neuromedicine currently has 55 employees and students and is divided into five labs. CTN is characterized by a highly ambitious research environment. The Center is highly interdisciplinary and has many international collaborators. The post doc will be part of the Kaag Rasmussen lab, Division of Pain Volume Transmission. Being part of the Kaag Rasmussen lab offers an opportunity to work in an in vivo lab engaged in the neuroscience of pain signalling, focusing on transgenic animal models, behaviour, in vivo imaging and omics technologies. CTN is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and is located at Panum. The Center comprises modern laboratories and excellent facilities within neuroscience. The project that we are recruiting for focuses on delineating the signalling pathways that are driving the migraine phenotype. The project is a continuation of this research paper published in Science July 2024: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl0544. Here we identified how the peripheral sensory nerves are activated in a mouse model of migraine with aura. In this current project we will investigate the engagement of downstream signalling pathways of the proteins identified in the research paper above with a goal of delineating the specific signalling pathways that are driving the migraine phenotype. Questions For further information please contact Martin Kaag Rasmussen martin.rasmussen@sund.ku.dk or Center Administrator Ann Christensen, ann.christensen@sund.ku.dk.
Tenure Track in Sensory and Consumer Science at Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denma...
This tenure track position will strengthen and complement ongoing research in sensory and consumer science, in the area of human perception of food and beverages at the Department of Food Science. This position is focused on the interface between human senses and perception of food and contribute to designing healthy and sustainable food and beverage applications with high consumer acceptance. The position is aligned to the Science Team ‘Food Quality Perception and Society’ (FQS) at the Department of Food Science http://food.au.dk/en/foodresearch/science- teams/food-quality-perception-society/. The Science Team has access to state of the art well-established sensory and analytical facilities, and advanced infrastructure, with a professional, trained and screened sensory panel and an ISO-approved sensory laboratory. Core to the team’s research approach is the measurement of human perception and acceptance of healthy and sustainable food application. Besides, in FQS there is access to instrumental and analytical techniques utilizing advanced facilities e.g. Olfactometry, Gustometry, Virtual Reality, Biometrics, GC-MS, LC-MS and NMR. There is also potential to access complementary research infrastructure via our close collaborators in psychology, physiology and neuro-imaging fields. Place of work and area of employment The place of work is Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark. The working hours are 37 hours per week. For further information contact Associate Professor Ulla Kidmose, email: ulla.kidmose@food.au.dk, cell phone +45 20865197.
Postdoc in pharmacoepidemiology: Long-term safety and benefits of ADHD medication in children and yo...
A 2-year position as postdoc is vacant within the pharmacoepidemiology group at Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. The position is to be filled from June 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research tasks The postdoc will be embedded in a large Danish Norwegian research project investigating the long-term safety and beneficial effects of ADHD medication in children, adolescents and young adults, as well geographical variation in access to support and diagnostic pathways. Core research tasks include planning, conducting and publishing epidemiological studies using large-scale observational data, primarily register-based, with a focus on effects of ADHD medication in both children and young adults. Depending on the candidate’s scientific profile and interests, the position may also involve primary data collection, such as extraction of medical chart data using language models and surveys of stakeholders within child and adolescent mental health services. Further information For further information please contact Helene Kildegaard, hckildegaard@health.sdu.dk or Professor Anton Pottegård, apottegaard@health.sdu.dk
Postdoc position within antibody engineering and therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
You will be working with antibodies targeting α-synuclein aggregates for therapy against Parkinson’s Disease. The antibodies will be engineered for optimal target engagement. The work involves a close collaboration with PI Dr. Simon Glerup (CSO, Draupnir Bio ApS) and Assoc. Prof. Nathalie Van Den Berge (Dept. of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University). Your profile Applicants should hold a PhD in experimental life science, preferably within antibodies (engineering and cellular impact). Experience with protein aggregation is an added advantage. You are expected to be interested in both fundamental and translational science and to enjoy working in the interface between academia and industry. You take ownership of your project but are a strong team player who engages constructively but critically with your colleagues. Who we are Work will be carried out at iNANO in the group of Daniel Otzen and in close regular contact with the Glerup and Van Den Berge groups (both based in Aarhus). We have complementary research activities within Parkinson’s Disease in the research project NanoPANS. Our many collaborations create a vibrant and enthusiastic mission-driven atmosphere. We offer: an exciting and friendly interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance. Contact information For further information, please contact: Professor Daniel Otzen, dao@inano.au.dk
PhD scholarship in Microneedle-Enabled Biosensing - DTU Health Tech
This PhD position requires a strong background in biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field. The candidate should have experience with biosensors, electrochemical techniques, or drug delivery systems, and an interest in smart hydrogels and microneedle technologies. Familiarity with microfabrication, flexible electronics, or wireless control systems is an advantage. Strong analytical skills, experimental independence, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams are essential, along with good scientific communication skills. The position offers hands-on training in advanced biosensing, smart materials, and transdermal delivery technologies, leading to high-impact publications and potential patents. The project provides excellent preparation for academic, industrial, or translational careers while contributing to personalized and clinically relevant therapeutic solutions. Responsibilities and qualifications The main purpose of this PhD position is to develop a closed-loop transdermal drug delivery platform for Parkinson’s disease. The project focuses on integrating real-time L-DOPA sensing with light-controlled release using microneedles and smart hydrogels. The goal is to enable precise, personalized therapy through continuous monitoring and adaptive drug delivery. The position contributes to innovative, clinically relevant biomedical technology with translational potential. Further information Further information may be obtained from Alireza Dolatshahi-Pirouz (aldo@dtu.dk) or Jakob Bardram (jakba@dtu.dk). You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk. If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar, “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup“ Zoom seminar, for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Biolog...
A position as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Biology is available from September 1, 2026, at the Section for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BiRC), Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG), Aarhus University (http://birc.au.dk), Denmark. The application deadline is 7 April 2026. The position We seek a highly motivated researcher in bioinformatics and/or computational biology to complement and expand our current research portfolio and teaching activities. We welcome applicants within all areas of bioinformatics and computational biology with a strong focus on development of computational and statistical methods, particularly within machine learning and artificial intelligence. The applicant must have earned a PhD degree and have demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship within the field of interest. As an assistant professor in a tenure track position, you are expected to develop an independent and competitive research program, and you will be offered local mentoring during the tenure track period. Start-up funds to establish a competitive research program are negotiable. In case of more senior applicants, a position as associate professor will be considered. As a researcher at MBG, you will be part of a vibrant, collaborative and international research environment. Internal communication and teaching are primarily conducted in English and international candidates are therefore not required to learn Danish. BiRC and MBG aim to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all, and we view equality and diversity as assets. Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. English is spoken with high proficiency by most Danes, which will ease the arrival and integration of international applicants. Further information For more information, please contact Head of Department (MBG) Claus Oxvig Phone number: +45 30362460 Email: co@mbg.au.dk or Head of Section for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BIRC) Christian Storm Pedersen Phone number: +45 27782810 Email: cstorm@birc.au.dk For information about BiRC and MBG, see http://www.birc.au.dk and http://www.mbg.au.dk
Assistant Professor of Glymphatic Clearance and Cerebrospinal Flow in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease ...
The Center for Translational Neuromedicine are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic assistant professor who will contribute to high-quality research, mentoring and teaching and actively engage in interdisciplinary collaborations assessing the complex interactions between brain fluid dynamics, glymphatic function, and neurodegenerative diseases for a 4-year position to commence 15 June 2026 or after agreement. Your role would be to investigate the impairment of the glymphatic system in aging and neurodegenerative processes with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease. Your tasks would include experimental planning and implementation, MSc and PhD student mentoring and project development. The Center for Translational Neuromedicine strive for a deep conceptual understanding of the glymphatic system and CSF physiology. They aim for candidates with strong publication record in high-impact journals and a clear potential to secure competitive grants. The candidate should be creative and demonstrate well-developed critical thinking, being able to interpret complex and large datasets. They require an animal experimentation license (or eligibility to obtain one in Denmark) with extensive experience in survival brain surgery. Questions For further information please contact Professor Maiken Nedergaard, nedergaard@sund.ku.dk. Applicants from abroad may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Postdoc position in cryo-ET studies of regulatory neuronal synapses at the axon initial segment
The Nissen Laboratory at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, is inviting applications for a fully-funded postdoc position for 2 years, with a possible extension, to work on cryo-electron tomography studies of regulatory synapses at the axon initial segment of neurons. Contact information For further information, please contact: Professor Poul Nissen, email: pn@au.dk
Academic Technical Assistant for Behavioral and Neurobehavioral Testing, Department of Molecular Med...
The Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a full-time Academic Technical Assistant in the Phenotyping Core of the newly established Danish Center for Mouse Transgenics and Advanced Phenotyping (DCM-TAP). The position is available from September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is offered for an initial period of 3 years. About DCM-TAP DCM-TAP is a newly established open-access research infrastructure at SDU, integrating state-of-the-art mouse transgenics, advanced phenotyping, and microsurgery. The center is located at the new SUND campus, directly connected to Odense University Hospital, providing a unique environment for translational biomedical research. The Phenotyping Core focuses on advanced behavioral, neurological, metabolic, and physiological phenotyping of mouse models and supports researchers from SDU, other universities, hospitals, and industry. Contact information For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Kate Lykke Lambertsen Director, Phenotyping Core, DCM-TAP Department of Molecular Medicine, SDU Email: klambertsen@health.sdu.dk
Postdoc in Addiction Research
The full-time postdoc position is for 31 months, starting on November 1st, 2026 or soon thereafter. The focus of the position is on the psychometric evaluation of assessment instruments for at-risk alcohol use in adults aged 60-80 years and on a longitudinal epidemiological study with said age group. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with a strong track record in peer-reviewed publications as well as in quantitative analysis, preferably within either psychometrics and/or epidemiology. The candidate should have a strong and documented interest in the areas addiction research, clinical psychology, quantitative methods, and assessment and etiology of substance use disorders. The candidate should have experience with project organization. The successful candidate will work on the project “Understanding older adults’ risky alcohol use to inform targeted preventive interventions and strategies” funded by TrygFonden, Denmark. The successful candidate will join a research group with an expertise in addiction research, clinical psychology, and epidemiology, led in collaboration by Associate Professor Silke Behrendt (Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark) and Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen (Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Centre for Alcohol and Drug Research, Aarhus University). The primary place of work will be the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. Further information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Silke Behrendt sbehrendt@health.sdu.dk , phone 0045-93507195 or Professor Kristine Rømer Thomsen krt.crf@psy.au.dk Your place of work will be at the Department of Psychology, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark.
From discovery to life-changing therapy
The strong integration between companies, research, and innovation means that Denmark offers unique opportunities to translate your discoveries into life-changing therapies.
Here, the biotech and med-tech sectors make a dynamic environment for collaboration, where start-ups and established companies drive advancements in neuropharmaceuticals and brain health technologies.
Our research environment is known for attracting heaps of international talent, so prepare for a diverse group of new co-workers and friends. Whether your interest is in neurodegenerative disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, neuroinflammation, or something else, Denmark has a research community for you.
Daniel Rasmussen
Meet like-minded minds in neuroscience
Laura moved from Belgium to pursue her PhD at Aalborg University. At the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain, she explores non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation to advance neuromodulation research.
Pedro came from Brazil to join the University of Copenhagen as a PhD student. His research in neuroscience is fueled by Denmark’s strong support system and collaborative academic culture.
