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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
Postdoc in audio-visual perception at the Department of Clinical Research
The Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in audio-visual perception. The position is available for 34 months. The starting date is October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research environment The postdoc will be affiliated with the Research Unit of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology at SDU, which is divided into three sections: Surgically-related ENT, Medical Audiology, and Technical Audiology. The advertised position is available in the Technical Audiology Section. A closely related postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Psychology, SDU. The two postdoctoral researchers will be expected to work in close collaboration to achieve the project goals. Candidates meeting the criteria for both positions are encouraged to apply for both positions separately.
RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Postdoctoral Scientist in Magnetoencephalography/Cognitive Neuroscience
The postholder’s research will be centred (1) on carrying out specific scientific research in collaboration with line manager and other team members, (2) on using MEG/EEG and other neuroimaging methods for research the neural activity underlying cognitive processes in the human brain (with a particular focus on speech and language processing), and (3) on liaising with other lab users and taking part in EEG/MEG/TMS support and development at CFIN. Previous experience in using MEG and/or EEG is essential; TMS and (f)MRI expertise will be an added advantage. Ideal candidates will have experience both in neuroimaging and in language research.
PhD Project:Spatial and Molecular Characterization of Neuronal Vulnerability in the Brain
Neurodegeneration, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is marked by selective neuronal vulnerability, yet the spatial and molecular mechanisms underlying this remain unclear. This project aims to develop and apply a 3D spatial transcriptomic and proteomic pipe-line to map vulnerable and resilient neurons in the mouse brain across disease stages. Using whole-brain tissue clearing, multiplexed hybridization chain reaction for RNA/protein detection, and lightsheet microscopy, the candidate will generate high-resolution spatial maps of neuronal subtypes in AD mouse models (APP, Tau, and APP;Tau) and wild-type controls. These maps will be integrated with gene markers identified from single-nucleus RNA sequencing datasets to characterize cell type-specific vulnerability patterns. Morphological features (e.g., soma size, spatial clustering) will also be analyzed. In parallel, the project will investigate whether early behavioral phenotypes in AD models, such as altered social interaction or motivation, correlate with spatially defined molecular pathology. Mice will undergo standardized behavioral assays prior to brain clearing and imaging, allowing behavior-pathology correlation. The project provides training in spatial transcriptomics, neurodegeneration models, microscopy, and bioinformatics, and includes the opportunity for an international research stay. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise in neuroscience, spatial biology, and neurodegeneration. This work will contribute to understanding how neuronal identity and spatial context influence vulnerability to neurodegeneration and may uncover early biomarkers of disease progression.
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with special focus on acute psychiatry (fixed-term, 5 years)
The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Psychiatry with special focus on acute psychiatry to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at the emergency department - Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital – Mental Health Services CPH 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 – Mental Health Services CPH.
Postdoc in audio-visual perception at the Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in audio-visual perception. The position is available for 34 months. The starting date is October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. Research environment The postdoc will be affiliated with the Research Unit of Health and Cognitive Psychology. A closely related postdoctoral position is available in the Technical Audiology Section, Department of Clinical Research, SDU. The two postdoctoral researchers are expected to work in close collaboration to achieve the project goals. Candidates meeting the criteria for both positions are encouraged to apply for both positions separately.
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with special focus on stress-related disorders and transcultural ps...
The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Psychiatry with special focus on stress-related disorders and transcultural psychiatry to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy Center Ballerup, Copenhagen University Hospital, the Mental Health Services CPH 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 at https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=342&ProjectId=262506&DepartmentId=14158&MediaId=5
One or more Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in IT Projects and IT Project Management
Recipient of the Villum Kann Rasmussen Professorship, Bent Flyvbjerg's research group at The Danish Institute for IT Program Management is seeking one or more Postdoctoral candidates. The main areas of research are IT projects and IT program management. Applicants are not required to have research experience in these fields. Candidates with backgrounds in statistics, economics, business administration, geography, biology, engineering, physics, or similar fields are encouraged to apply. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be responsible for both their own research and publications, as well as supporting other research activities within DIIP, predominantly those of VKR Professor Bent Flyvbjerg.
Assistant professor in psychotherapy and psychopathology
At the Department of Communication and Psychology, the Faculty of Humanities, Aalborg University, a position as Assistant Professor in psychotherapy and psychopathology will be open for appointment as of 1st of October or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will conduct research and teaching within at least one of the following areas: Psychotherapy Psychopathology Personality and individual differences Developmental psychopathology Research methods
16 PhD Fellowships at Neuroscience Academy Denmark
Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD) offers 16 fully funded PhD fellowships, starting January 1st 2026, to exceptional and highly motivated candidates pursuing a career in neuroscience research. NAD is a collaborative national initiative that brings together the neuroscience research environments of Aalborg University, Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen, and the University of Southern Denmark and includes more than 200 laboratories from these universities. In addition, the neuroscience research environments based at the University hospitals are also active NAD partners. The NAD programme spans four years, beginning with one pre-PhD year followed by a three-year PhD project.
PhD Project: Targeting of molecular patterns by cell-penetrating autantibodies and their downstream ...
Autoimmune diseases are frequently associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms. Although some of these may be ascribed to the psychological impact of chronic disease, vasculitis affecting the brain, systemic inflammation, or side effects of treatments, a significant component remains unexplained. In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), it has been observed that a subset of autoantibodies can cross-react with e.g., NMDA receptors, and it has been hypothesized that such peripherally produced autoantibodies may gain entry into the brain parenchyma during periods of transient blood-brain-barrier breakdown. Yet, blood-brain-barrier integrity is maintained over long periods of time in many of these autoimmune conditions, including SLE, highlighting a disconnect with the high frequency of neuropsychiatric manifestations. However, a subset of autoantibodies, mainly targeting nucleic acids and ribonucleoproteins, has been observed to have unique cell-penetrating properties. Based on recent data, we hypothesize that these antibodies may account for the unexplained component of neuropsychiatric manifestations. The present PhD proposal will investigate this phenomenon in well-established animal models, cell lines, and using patient material. The mechanistic basis of the cell-penetrating properties of the autoantibodies will be explored, focusing on the molecular patterns recognized. On the methodology side this will involve standard biomedical laboratory techniques, RNA and glycobiology tools, and DNA-PAINT superresolution microscopy. The project is part of The Center for Cellular Signal Patterns (CellPAT), a Danish National Research Foundation-funded Centre-of-Excellence aiming to understand the role of molecular patterns in central biological processes with relevance for health and disease. The PhD candidate will interface with other students working in the interdisciplinary nanoscience field in the groups of Prof. Steffen Thiel, Biomedicine, Prof. Jørgen Kjems, MBG, and Prof. Ralf Jungmann, Max Planck Institute, Munich, among others.
Postdoc in Psychiatric Epidemiology: Linking Register and Trial Data to Study Postpartum Depression ...
A position as postdoc (full-time position) is vacant at the Research Unit of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. The position is to be filled from October 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is limited to two years with the possibility of extension (one year), and is funded by grants from Novo Nordisk Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark (Principal investigator: Prof. Trine Munk-Olsen).
DIAS Professor in Clinical Translational Psychiatry and Centre Leader for the Elite Centre for Clini...
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 on January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek an exceptional researcher with demonstrated excellence in their discipline and a proven ability to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and engage in groundbreaking interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in their field while fostering collaboration across disciplines, embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven research. The ideal candidate will have a strong international research profile, an outstanding record of attracting competitive research funding, and a demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will be attached to the Department of Clinical Research, DIAS, and the Region, and must be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU and in the Region of Southern Denmark.
Postdoc in the Liu group at Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
The successful applicant will work on the project with the focus on ‘the mechanism underlying folate deficiency induced genome instability’. Folate deficiency is known to be associated with a diverse range of human disorders including foetal neural tube defects, age-associated dementia, infertility, and some type of cancers. We are currently investigating the regions that are vulnerable to folate deficiency in the human genome, and the strategies cells employ to maintain the stability of those regions.
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.
