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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
PhD scholarship in Computing Parallelism Enabled by Photonic Integrated Circuits - DTU Electro
The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called MINDnet. The project consists of 15 Ph.D. students at 7 universities, one research center and two companies. The project has partners from eight different EU countries. All 15 Ph.d. projects are within the overall theme of neuromorphic computing and analog signal processing, targeting applications in the fields of communication, sensing, geolocalization, space and biomedical. This Ph.D. project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of minimum 3 months at University of Pisa (IT), Fraunhofer Heinrik Hertz Institute (DE) and Spincloud (DE). There will also be regular meetings with the other 14 Ph.D. students in the doctoral network, including 4 training schools and two workshops. As a participant of the project, the PhD student will become part of a team at DTU with numerical and experimental expertise in photonic computing. The activities within the project will benefit from synergies with other projects in the group as well as with other activities at the department. The main supervisor will be Assoc. Prof. Francesco Da Ros, DTU Electro.
ERC-funded Postdoctoral Fellow in Synapse Biology
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics invites you to apply for a two-year position in Sun lab at DANDRITE- Nordic EMBL partnership in molecular medicine, focusing on understanding the basic mechanisms of protein quality control in neuronal synapses, as well as its relevance in stroke and various forms of brain injuries, starting 2026 spring. Expected start date and duration of employment This is a two–year position from Feb 1st, 2026 or as soon possible, with possibilities for extension. Contact information For further information, please contact: Assoc. Professor, Chao Sun, chaosun@dandrite.au.dk.
PhD Scholarships in 3D Bioprinting - DTU Health Tech
The TMAT group at DTU Health Tech is offering PhD positions within 3D bioprinting. Human tissue models based on stem cells provide new means for studying human health and disease in the lab. These systems may ultimately reduce the cost of drug development and accelerate biomedical research. Multi-material 3D printing has recently emerged as a powerful tool for fabricating tissues at scale. Beyond the lab, bioprinted tissues may also be applied directly in generative medicine and autologous surgical procedures. Across these applications areas, a central and critical challenge in bioprinting is the design of appropriate biomaterials to serve as synthetic matrices and scaffold for the tissues. You will be part of a diverse team of engineers, chemists and biologists that collaborate to achieve interdisciplinary goals within this area.
Associate Professor Research Group Leader(s) at the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC), U...
BRIC is recruiting 1-2 strongly motivated scientist(s) for a junior research group leader position. We are seeking excellent group leader colleagues with compelling research visions within the broad area of biomedical research and motivation to contribute to a diverse and inspiring research environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop your own line of research. You may come directly from a postdoc or similar position or be within three years of starting as an independent group leader. The workplace BRIC is an international centre of excellence with the mission to perform cutting-edge basic and translational biomedical research. As a group leader, you become part of an open community that fosters interdisciplinarity and collaboration. Active research areas include many aspects of cancer biology, stem cell biology, and neurobiology. The centre is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, you will experience a highly inclusive and egalitarian work environment. International researchers benefit from a high standard of living, flexible working conditions, efficient public infrastructure, and relocation assistance through the University’s International Staff Mobility office. Copenhagen is a safe, family-friendly city with a vibrant cultural life and easy access to nature. Inquiries are welcome to director Anders H. Lund (bric-director@bric.ku.dk)
Postdoc in Stem Cell Tissue Models and 3D Bioprinting - DTU Health Tech
Are you interested and experienced in stem cell differentiation, human tissue models and 3D bioprinting? DTU Health Tech is offering a postdoctoral position focused on developing advanced living models of the human brain's vasculature. As a postdoc, you will lead the differentiation and characterization of stem cell sources and carry out 3D bioprinting of engineered tissue models. The project is part of an international collaboration with leading experts at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, offering the opportunity for extended research stays at both DTU and KTH. We are looking for a candidate with a high degree of independence and a strong drive for scientific excellence. The position provides excellent opportunities for professional development and training towards an independent research career.
Aarhus University is hiring Assistant, Associate and Full Professors for the Department of Computer ...
The department consists of four Sections: Algorithms, Data and Artificial Intelligence; Cryptography and Cybersecurity; Human-Centered Computing; Programming Languages, Logic, and Software Security. We are looking for applicants to strengthen and expand the research in the above Sections, but topics beyond, or across sections are also welcome. We are, in particular, looking for applicants with competencies in topics like: Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, NLP/Large Language Models, Generative AI, Theoretical Computer Science, Economics and Computation, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Quantum Programming, Quantum Information Processing, Quantum Cryptography, System/Network Security, Systems and Networks, Human-AI-Interaction, Computer-Supported Cooperative Work, Tangible/Physical Computing. We are looking for tenure-track Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and full Professors. We generally encourage candidates within all areas of Computer Science – not restricted to the mentioned topics – to apply. Further information on the position can be obtained from Head of Department, Professor Kaj Grønbæk kgronbak@cs.au.dk.
Declaration of interest regarding PhD project in Neurology
The Department of Neurology, Department of Clinical Institute, SDU/Odense University Hospital and Neurobiology Research, Department of Molecular Medicine at SDU and are looking for applicants for a PhD scholarship within the field of Neurology. We are looking for a person with a relevant degree in Medicine (MD). Research environment In our laboratory we are studying cardiometabolic diseases (MetSy), such as stroke to try to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that contribute to impaired functional outcome. We have one main research objective, which is to study the neuro-inflammatory response that occurs following ischemic stroke with the aim of contributing to the development of novel therapies to improve outcome for stroke patients. We work closely with clinical translational research labs on neurovascular disease. This is a joint project with Dept. of Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, where part of the project will take place. Project description Ischemic stroke (IS) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Early reperfusion and admission for stroke unit care are imperative to improve the final clinical outcome. However, this re-establishment is only offered to approximately 20% of all patients in Denmark. The induced ischemia initiates a cascade of complex responses that may lead to chronic inflammation. In this project, we aim to pave the way for a paradigm shift in IS treatment, centered on the vision that active resolution of post-stroke inflammation and improved remyelination processes can be obtained by blocking detrimental and boosting pro-regenerative inflammatory processes. We will characterize the sex-specific effects of MetSy on post-ischemic stroke recovery in human ischemic stroke cases and help identify promising therapeutic compounds to improve functional outcomes in ischemic stroke cases with MetSy-related comorbidities. The PhD candidate is expected to work on investigating how sex-dependent low-grade systemic inflammation caused by MetSy affects neurological outcome in IS patients. This will be performed in clinical cohorts, using clinical and paraclinical data and performing analyses on sex-specific correlations between metabolic biomarkers in the blood and cognitive scores, as wells as between biomarkers and MRI evaluations of lesion size and edema formation. Professor Helle Hvilsted Nilsen Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical Research Odense University Hospital and SDU E-mail: helle.hvilsted.nielsen@rsyd.dk Professor Kate Lykke Lambertsen Neurobiology Research Department of Molecular Medicine University of Southern Denmark (SDU) Tlf. +45 6550 3806 E-mail: klambertsen@health.sdu.dk
PhD stipend in causal discovery and spatiotemporal analysis of brain signals
This PhD project is part of a bigger Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) New Exploratory Research and Discovery grant entitled: Information Theoretic Disentanglement of the Exceptional Biological Learning Machine, which is headed by Professor Jan Østergaard. The goal is to develop novel information-theoretic methods for identifying and analyzing temporal and spatial patterns of synergy and redundancy in brain signals elicited by acoustic stimuli. The PhD project falls under Research Track 1: Informational Modes of Learning. Functional connectivity captures the statistical relationships between distinct brain regions, whereas effective connectivity characterizes the causal influences among them. Even in a resting state, the brain exhibits spontaneous neuronal activity organized into networks that regulate cognitive functions. These functional brain networks display intricate spatiotemporal dynamics that encode rich informational content. However, analyzing such interactions remains challenging due to the high dimensionality, nonlinearity, and noise inherent in neural signals. In this project, we propose to expose participants to controlled acoustic stimuli and record the corresponding brain responses. The primary goal is to develop explainable spatiotemporal causal discovery frameworks for time-series data such as EEG, leveraging prior knowledge of the driving stimuli. Specifically, the project aims to determine which features of the acoustic input elicit particular EEG responses, thereby mapping stimulus-response relationships in both space and time. Understanding these dynamic informational patterns is key to revealing how the brain tracks, processes, and learns auditory information. Methodologically, the project will explore the integration of information-theoretic decompositions, deep neural architectures, and large language models (LLMs) as powerful tools for uncovering, quantifying, and interpreting causal information flow within the brain’s dynamic networks. Contacts Professor Jan Østergaard: jo@es.aau.dk Lisbeth Diinhoff: ld@adm.aau.dk
14 postdoctoral fellowships to the BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme
The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme at the University of Copenhagen is seeking 14 highly motivated and dynamic postdoc fellows to commence the BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme on 1 September 2026. The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation with the ambition to train fellows in translational medicine, mentored by fully committed and top-level professionals in basic biomedical research, a clinical environment and the life science industry. 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. The BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme expects to appoint 7 fellows with an MD background and 7 fellows with an MSc background. The fellow will be appointed in the lab of the basic mentor either at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND) or the Faculty of SCIENCE (SCIENCE), UCPH.
Professorships in Psychology
The announced professorships are permanent positions with research and teaching obligations within the specified fields outlined above. The successful candidate is expected to take on responsibility for research leadership with regard to developing the dedicated field, publish in international peer-reviewed journals, attract external funding, develop courses and methods, participate in the Department's day-to-day activities (lecturing, seminars, workshops, etc.), undertake supervision of students, PhD students and junior researchers as well as participate in administrative and organizational tasks. Your qualifications To be considered for shortlisting, applicants must indicate which specific subfield (and potentially another supplemental subfield) they want to apply within. Relevant candidates are expected to have published a substantial amount of research at a high international level, have succeeded in attracting external funding, have experience with high-quality research leadership and PhD supervision as well as substantial, high-quality teaching within the subfield specified by the applicants. As the successful candidates must participate in all of the department's main activities, including teaching, examination and administration related to the subfield, non-Danish speaking candidates are required to acquire the necessary language skills within a short period of time (max. 2 years). Further information For further information about the position, please contact: Head of department, professor, Jan Tønnesvang, e-mail: jan@psy.au.dk
PhD scholarship in Photonic Reservoir Computing in Coupled Resonant Structures - DTU Electro
The Machine Learning in Photonic Systems group at DTU Electro at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking a candidate for a PhD position to research multiplexing in photonic integrated circuits for enhancing computing efficiency through parallelism. The PhD student will participate in an international team in an EU-funded Doctoral Network project called MINDnet. The project consists of 15 Ph.D. students at 7 universities, one research center and two companies. The project has partners from eight different EU countries. All 15 Ph.d. projects are within the overall theme of neuromorphic computing and analog signal processing, targeting applications in the fields of communication, sensing, geolocalization, space and biomedical. This Ph.D. project will take place at DTU Electro. Apart from the time at DTU there will be secondments of minimum 3 months at Technical University of Illmenau (DE), HPE (BE) and University of Trento (IT). There will also be regular meetings with the other 14 Ph.D. students in the doctoral network, including 4 training schools and two workshops. Further information Further information may be obtained from Assoc. Prof. Francesco Da Ros (fdro@dtu.dk).
Postdoc in Environmental Epidemiology and Parkinson’s Disease
PACE - The Lundbeck Foundation Parkinson’s Disease Research Center, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of Parkinson’s disease and environmental epidemiology as per 1 March or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term, full-time position for 4 years. Your role as a Postdoc will be to conduct high-level epidemiological research to study environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s disease, and to participate in the translational research environment across the scientific disciplines at PACE. Questions about the position If you have any questions about the position, please contact Per Borghammer, borghammer@clin.au.dk.
Researcher in Detection of Weak Magnetic Signals generated by Active Neurons at the Department of Ne...
The BIO-MAG project is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher with interest in Neurophysiology for a 4-year Researcher position to start at April 1st 2026, or after agreement. The specific aim of the current position is to develop original biological preparations that will be used for the detection of magnetitic field generated by evoked action potentials. The DTU teams will develop novel Extraordinary Magnetoresistance (EMR) sensors (See Park et al., 2020: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17377-0) and color center magnetometers (see Webb et al., 2021: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-81828-x). Your task will consist in testing the ability of these sensors to detect neuronal activity in slice preparations and eventually in vivo. For further information please contact, please contact Associate Professor Jean-François Perrier, e-mail: perrier@sund.ku.dk.
Morten Meldal PhD fellowships in Chemistry
We are looking for strong candidates within the broader field of Chemistry. Applicants should hold a MSc or a BSc degree related to one or more of the areas of experimental and theoretical chemistry listed above, with excellent results and good English language skills. Please note that if you expect to obtain a MSc degree before August 2026, but do not have it at the deadline of this call, you must apply for the integrated PhD program (option B).
Postdoc in network modelling and depression
The focus of the position is on developing models that map how everyday psychological distress symptoms interact through time with a person’s activities, neurocognitive abilities and life events to lead to depression, in both people who have never been depressed before and those currently in recovery from depression. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with an interest in quantitative methods, bioinformatics, clinical neuropsychology, and network theory of psychopathology. The candidate should have experience with network modelling and programming. Experience with systematic reviews and meta-analyses is an asset, but not a prerequisite for the position. The successful candidate will work on the project “Dynamic network modelling of depression: towards personalised treatment targets” funded by the Lundbeck Foundation. The successful candidate will join a research group with an expertise in clinical psychology, psychiatry, mathematical modelling and statistics, led by Associate Professor Maria Semkovska in a collaboration between the Department of Psychology, Odense University Hospital and the Danish Twin Research Center. The primary place of work will be the Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense. Contact information Further information can be obtained by e-mail to associate professor Maria Semkovska, msemkovska@health.sdu.dk
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.
