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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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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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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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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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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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One or more Postdoc positions at the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP)

Are you enthusiastic about human pain research? The Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP) at Aalborg University is recruiting one or more postdoctoral researchers, to start 1st of October 2026 or soon thereafter. The positions are available for a period of 1 ½ to 2 years. Who are we? CNAP strives to identify and modulate key features of human pain neuroplasticity and understand its relevance for persistent pain in humans. CNAP is a research Center of Excellence inaugurated in 2015 by the Danish National Research Foundation at Aalborg University, Denmark (www.cnap.hst.aau.dk). CNAP applies a basic research approach where new advanced biomedical provocation and probing platforms are being discovered and applied to study novel aspects of human pain neuroplasticity. The ambition of CNAP is to identify and modulate key features of human pain neuroplasticity through a systematic approach, including provoking, probing and modulation of the dynamic neuroplastic properties of the pain system. We believe that over time, this approach will foster new fundamental discoveries, change the state of the art, and offer novel ways for pain treatment. Our world class lab facilities enable advanced quantitative sensory/pain testing, application of cutting-edge neurophysiological assessments (e.g. EEG, TMS, TMS-EEG, rTMS, HD-tDCS), bio-medical techniques (e.g. linked with epigenetics and general biomarkers), quantitative sensory testing (QST) as well as research based on animal models (e.g. rodents and pigs). CNAP is a dynamic and international research environment: approximately 60% of our staff is international, with a close to 50-50% gender balance. Our working language is English. We are highly interdisciplinary and include experts within biomedical engineering, neuropsychology, pharmacology, biophysics, medicine with industrial specialisation, medicine, and more. You will thus be joining an inspiring, enriching, and productive cross-disciplinary research centre including staff with internationally recognised track records. CNAP participates in numerous international initiatives and maintains an extensive global network, making it an ideal environment to build your own collaborative connections. CNAP is affiliated with the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Faculty of Medicine, which conducts multidisciplinary research and teaching in health science and technology (e.g. medicine and biomedical engineering). The strategic focus of the department is to be a leading force within digital health and to be well-known for medical doctors and engineers collaboratively developing solutions together. The department has more than 250 employees and is responsible for more than 1700 students. Working at CNAP CNAP offers postdoctoral fellowships for exploring neuroplasticity and pain. As a postdoc you will contribute to our frontline research aimed at identifying novel mechanisms underlying the dynamics of pain neuroplasticity, while also advancing understandings of this topic within the academic world and beyond. Specifically, you will be focusing on the topic of Brain Neuro-Adaptability to Pain, in particular brain oscillations in pain conditions and non-invasive brain stimulation. You will be working alongside PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers as part of our Lundbeck Professorship grant, which you can learn more about here: https://www.cnap.hst.aau.dk/lundbeck-professorship As a postdoctoral researcher your tasks are to: Embark on the exciting and fundamental research track intended to provide mechanistic information on human brain changes in pain conditions. Your research will help us understand the mechanisms involved when pain becomes chronic. Work in a team using electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), TMS-EEG, transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), quantitative sensory testing (QST), and psychological profiling to study and modulate the brain activity in clinical and experimental pain conditions Conduct a series of studies including individuals with experimental pain or chronic pain and healthy controls, with the aim of linking changes in pain mechanisms and measures of pain neuro-adaptability with changes in cortical manifestations during an intervention (e.g., non-invasive brain stimulation) for symptom reduction. Large-scale data analysis (e.g. machine-learning) may be involved. Training will be provided in all methodologies but prior experience with some techniques is an advantage, and experience in human pain research is a prerequisite. An opportunity to learn new advanced analysis techniques (e.g., in Matlab, R, or Python) if relevant for the task. Write up research results in the form of journal articles. Participate in and co-arrange national and international research conferences and be exposed to external research environments, for example, as a visiting researcher. Disseminate the results of your research to the public. Participate in the day-to-day life of CNAP (e.g., research meetings, Round Table Meetings, seminars, social activities). Develop a solid background in pain neuroscience that will allow you to foster a curious and critical sense to analyse and interpret scientific information. Further develop competences towards an academic or industrial research career. Contacts Thomas Graven-Nielsen: +4599409832, tgn@hst.aau.dk Louise Klem Skovgaard: +4599408567, lksk@adm.aau.dk

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Clinical trial testing drugs disrupting neuro-tumor and tumor-tumor crosstalk in glioblastoma

The project aims to test the safety and efficacy of two drugs against glioblastoma patients in a clinical trial. The PhD candidate will integrate clinical trial work with biomarker profiling. The project includes: Clinical trial participation, including patient interaction and follow-up Collection and processing of patient-derived tissue, CSF, and blood samples Data management Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses Biobanking and structured sample handling workflows Good clinical practice work Integration of clinical, molecular, and pharmacological data Further information Please contact Associate Professor Anders Rosendal Korshøj, anders.r.korshoj@clin.au.dk, for more information.

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