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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
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Postdoc in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience and Human Movement Perception
This interdisciplinary project develops a novel scientific approach to the study of consciousness by investigating conscious experiences of movement. Combining psychophysical experiments, computational modelling, and philosophical analysis, it examines how bodily and neural signals contribute to movement awareness. The project aims to advance our understanding of consciousness and critically evaluate leading neuroscientific theories of conscious experience.
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.
PhD scholarship in the project “Individual differences in face recognition”
The focus of the PhD-project will be on relating variability in face recognition to other measures and indicators of cognitive abilities. The overall project investigates variability in face recognition across a large, representative sample of the Danish population, with the aim of relating this to variability in other measures of cognition through questionnaires and data from Danish public registries.
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Postdoc in Generative AI for Multisensory Experience
You will use controlled XR environments to study how individuals combine sound, vision, and touch under uncertainty, and test whether these models can predict responses to new situations and inform more accessible interactions.
Associate professor in Clinical Proteomics and Data-Driven Biomarker Discovery for Neurodegenerative...
KU seeks an established researcher to lead an independent research programme at the interface of clinical proteomics, molecular neuropathology, and translational neuroscience. The successful candidate will drive biofluid biomarker discovery and drug-target identification in Huntington’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, contributing to the department’s data-driven target and drug discovery activities and to its concerted effort to integrate data science and AI into research and teaching. Using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based proteomics, multi-omics, and machine learning, the candidate will connect mechanistic insight to clinical application through disease-relevant models and human sample cohorts, supporting AI-powered translational prediction and clinical decision support for personalized treatment.
PhD scholarship in 3D Cochlear Histopathology in Ageing and Systemic Disease
Are you interested in advancing our understanding of cochlear pathology in ageing and systemic disease using cutting-edge 3D microscopy and image analysis? We invite applicants for a 3-year PhD position investigating the spatial and temporal relationships between vascular and sensorineural pathology in the cochlea. The project will examine these relationships in healthy ageing as well as in age-related conditions such as dementia and metabolic syndrome. The methodological focus of the project is the development of preclinical immunolabelling and light-sheet microscopy imaging pipelines to study the cochlea in rodent models of the above-mentioned diseases, with the eventual implementation of advanced image analysis approaches. The developed methodologies are intended not only to deepen our understanding of the pathogenesis of hearing loss and its connections to ageing and age-related diseases, but also to provide new tools for the detailed assessment of therapeutic responses and thereby inform future treatment strategies.You will join the interdisciplinary team at the Centre for Auditory Neuroscience within the Hearing Systems section at DTU Health Tech recently established with support from the William Demant Foundation. You will work alongside neurobiologists, cognitive neuroscientists, acousticians, computer scientists, and medical doctors. You will have opportunities to collaborate with preclinical and clinical scientists within and outside Denmark.
PhD fellowship in cerebral interoception at Center for Translational Neuromedicine
In this PhD project we will characterize the functional and molecular characteristics of meningeal sensory neurons. In all the body, different sensory neuron classes project to various targets and are fine-tuned at a functional and molecular level to detect and transmit sensory information from the target organ to the central nervous system. The sensory neurons projecting to dura mater and pia mater have been known to play a role in headache pathology, yet very little is known regarding their functional and molecular properties. This PhD project will dissect out which sensory neuron subtypes project to dura and pia mater, what stimuli they respond to, and define their molecular identity. The aim is to identify what subclasses of meningeal sensory projection neurons are involved in headache experience, and to identify new molecular targets within these sensory neurons that could provide basis for headache therapeutics in the future. To achieve this we will use a combination of in vivo imaging of transgene animals expressing various fluorophores that be used as indicators of neuronal activity and single cell transcriptomics.
14 postdoctoral fellowships to the BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme
The programme constitutes a clear career path for candidates whose ambition is to bridge the gap between research, patient care and the life science industry and for those wishing to become pioneering leaders in the field of translational medicine.
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DIAS Professor in Clinical Translational Psychiatry and Centre Leader for the Elite Centre for Clini...
SDU is seeking a highly accomplished researcher with expertise in the field of clinical translational psychiatry, who is eager to engage in collaborative activities within the DIAS framework. The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS), the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and the Region of Southern Denmark seek an outstanding candidate to fill a fully tenured Professor position in the field of clinical translational psychiatry. The candidate is expected to start by agreement.
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Associate professorships in Psychology
The Department’s educational programme covers the subfields of Social and Personality Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Pedagogical Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology. In addition, the Department participates in the Flexible Master’s Programme in Public Leadership Education.
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.
