We are offering a PhD fellowship commencing on 15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and environment
The candidate will be part of the Cardiac Proteomics group led by Professor Lundby at the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The successful candidate will be working in a team of scientists across multiple scientific fields focused on improving our molecular understanding of cardiac pathophysiologies. Our facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities as well as modern office spaces. The position provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in cutting edge quantitative mass spectrometry-based proteomics, data analysis of large datasets and integration of multi-omics datasets. Striving for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility, we offer creative, friendly and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and strong scientific environment.

Principal supervisor is Professor Alicia Lundby, Department of Biomedical Sciences, alicia.lundby@sund.ku.dk

Start:                  Date is 15 May 2024

Duration:          3 years as a PhD student

Job Description

The Cardiac Proteomics Group at Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint a talented PhD fellow to outline protein regulations involved in the pathogenesis of cardiometabolic syndrome. The research fellow will investigate remodeling in hearts from animal models, patient samples as well as cell systems using quantitative proteomics-based approaches to identify molecular changes driving the disease state. The fellow will be part of a collaborative research environment and can expect involvement in multiple projects, covering experimental investigations of cellular and animal disease models in addition to work with human samples.

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our team. Prior experience with mass spectrometry based proteomics is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Holds a M.Sc. with experience from a relevant field including but not limited to Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences.
• Ambitious, creative, independent and self-driven
• Hands on skills and expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Experimental know-how of mass spectrometry-based proteomics (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analytical know-how of Mass spectrometry data analysis
  • Experimental know-how of various types of sample preparations (such as proteomics, PTMomics, clinical proteomics, spatial- or single cell proteomics, secretomics, interactomics using high-resolution mass spectrometry).
  • Experience in quantitative proteomics approaches

• Experience in cardiac biology or physiology is an advantage
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written, is a requirement
• Being willing to engage in team work

The preferred applicant should have an excellent academic track record, solid research experience and be highly motivated to deploy diverse strategies to extract novel findings of importance to cardiac pathophysiology. Previous research experience in an ambitious research environment is required.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Workplace is located at Maersk Tower.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 15 May 2024 or after agreement.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 28,900 DKK/Roughly 3,800 EUR (October 2023 level) plus pension.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: 29 February 2024, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 14.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

The Department of Environmental Sciences, Section of Plant and Soil Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Foliar N fertilization: A path to green agricultural production. The project is part of the research project “FoliarN”, which is financed by the Danish Research Foundation.

Start date is expected to be 01-05-2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is an important greenhouse gas. About 70% of the N2O emissions comes from agricultural fields as a consequence of nitrogen (N) fertilization of crops.

Foliar fertilization refers to a strategy where liquid fertilizer is applied directly on the leaves of growing plants. As the foliar fertilizer minimizes contact with the soil where the N2O producing processes occur, foliar N fertilization has the potential to reduce N2O emissions. However, currently there is very little evidence for this.

The FoliarN project, with which this PhD position is associated, aims to understand how foliar fertilization affects the turnover of N in plants and in the soil and provide knowledge that can be used to design foliar fertilization strategies and fertilizers that result in reduced emissions of N2O.

The PhD project will design foliar N fertilizers conduct assess the ability of the fertilizers to reduce N2O emissions when applied using different strategies. This involves experimental work in greenhouses using and 15N stable isotope labelling techniques to trace foliar fertilizers in plants parts and the soil and experiments in the the field using flux chambers to quantify N2O emissions.  

Who are we looking for?

We are looking a candidate with professional as well as personal skills and qualifications as stated below:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project, including a MSc degree in environmental science, soil science, biology, physical geography, agronomy or a related discipline.
• Solid knowledge about soil biogeochemistry and plant ecophysiology in the context of agricultural systems.
• Interest and flair for conducting experimental, environmental and agricultural research in both the lab and the field.
• Good computer skills, experience with advanced data management and analysis, including statistical tools and methods.
• Relevant work experience or other professional activities will be an advantage.
• Excellent English language skills (written as well as oral)
• Good communicative and interpersonal skills.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
The Soil Fertility research group focuses on soil fertility issues and environmental impacts related to sustainable agriculture with a special focus on nutrient cycling and climate change. Our research aims at a mechanistic understanding of soil nutrient and organic matter dynamics at both the level of micro-scale biogeophysical processes and at eco-system scales, in the pursuit of increased nutrient use efficiency, improved crop productivity and reduced environmental impacts from agriculture.

The group is part of Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN), Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen, with main campus in Frederiksberg and field trial facilities at our experimental farm in Taastrup, 20 km from the main campus. Our research facilities include modern laboratories, growth chambers, greenhouses and experimental fields. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

The PhD student will also collaborate with a Private Company developing Foliar Fertilizers and the PhD could potentially involve a study period in Claudia Wagner-Riddle group at University of Guelph in Canada.

Principal supervisor is Professor, Sander Bruun, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, E-mail: sab@plen.ku.dk, Direct Phone: 35333481.

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The terms of employment and salary are in accordance to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxtation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision 
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in the subjects related to the position
• Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure
 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

• Letter of application (max. one page) including your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
• Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• Publication list (if possible)
• Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is Sunday 3 March 2024, 23:59 GMT+2. 

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of Science

University of Copenhagen

The Niels Bohr Institute invites applications for a 2-year Post-doctoral Fellowship. The fellowship is intended for outstanding early career scientists whose research expertise falls within quantum optics and quantum information science: non-classical states of light, light-matter interactions and interfaces, quantum sensing, quantum communication, quantum computing with light and matter and exploration of the same topics and mechanisms with microwaves and acoustic waves. The candidate will work on theory in the mentioned topics, but applications are welcome from scientists with both theoretical and experimental background who can document elements of modelling, simulations or theoretical/numerical analyses.

The work is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation Semper Ardens project “QCooL”, and is led by Professor Klaus Mølmer at the Niels Bohr Institute. The aim of the project is to contribute proposals and analyses for exploration in experiments. Collaboration with the  QCooL co-founding partners Professor Sebastian Hofferberth at University of Bonn and Professor Thomas Pohl at TU-Vienna  as well as with the many related quantum activities (Hy-Q, Quantop, QDev, NQCP, QMath, UCPH Quantum Hub) at the University of Copenhagen are strongly encouraged.  

The postdoc’s duties will include research within quantum optics and quantum information as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Klaus Mølmer, klaus.molmer@nbi.ku.dk

The position is open from 1 June, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Brief description of research experience and ideas within the topics highlighted in the call
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 1 March 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We seek outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship to develop a quantum materials platform combining semiconductors with superconducting and ferromagnetic components.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within molecular beam epitaxy and related characterization techniques at the Center for Quantum Device. The position may also include performance of other duties.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate Professor Saulius Vaitiekenas, saulius@nbi.ku.dk and Professor Charles Marcus, marcus@nbi.ku.dk

The position is (expected to be) open from 15 May 2024 and it has a duration of 20 months, with a possibility of extending the contract further.

Description of the scientific environment:
The Center for Quantum Devices is a research center comprising materials research, experimental solid-state physics, quantum nanoelectronics, and condensed matter theory. The Center provides a vibrant scientific environment with cutting-edge research performed across many different groups spread across condensed matter and superconducting qubit experiments with close ties to a strong theory department as well as longstanding collaborations with industry.

Our center is a part of Condensed Matter Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen and offer creative, stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

The University and the Center for Quantum Devices wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further information about QDev can be found at www.qdev.dk

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Motivation letter of application
• Complete publication list
• If possible, please list up to three scientists that you have worked with closely in your past research. (We will contact you for your consent if we wish to contact these.)

The deadline for applications is 29 February 2024, 23:59 GMT +1
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

A 3-year PhD fellowship is available at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen with an expected start day 15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The fellowship is part of the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network BonePainIII (www.bonepain.eu). The position is 36 months and funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme under the grant agreement No 101120524.

About BonePainIII – Identifying mechanisms and novel treatments of bone pain – closing the gap to the clinic. BonePainIII is a European Doctoral Network to promote frontline research, innovation and education within bone pain. Millions in Europe and beyond suffer from bone pain, which is a debilitating complication of many musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and cancer in the bone. The BonePainIII network has participants from six European countries and encompasses six academic groups and five industries, all of which are committed to creating an outstanding training program for doctoral candidates to elucidate the mechanisms of bone pain and develop new medicines.

In BonePainIII, you will be part of an international network with supervision, mentorship and research stays across sectors.

Project description
The aim of the project is to identify disease mechanisms underlying pain in the rare bone disorder fibrous dysplasia and to test the in vivo efficacy of novel therapeutic approaches.

An important, but neglected aspect of bone pain is the pain of rare bone disorders. This project will focus on fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disorder where constitutively active cAMP in bone marrow stromal cells leads to a disorganized and structurally vulnerable fibrous-osseous tissue in one or many bones. Bone pain has been reported in a majority of fibrous dysplasia patients. However, despite the impact of pain on these patients, there is limited knowledge on the underlying mechanisms, and effective treatment options.

In this project, you will 1) Use in vitro assays and human samples to identify the impact of fibrous dysplasia on the sensory neurons. 2) Employ a conditional and inducible transgenic mouse model of fibrous dysplasia to determine the anti-nociceptive efficacy of potentially novel treatments of pain in fibrous dysplasia.

This project will provide a platform for the future development of new therapeutic options for fibrous dysplasia bone pain.

Principal supervisor
Professor Anne-Marie Heegaard, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology

Start
15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Duration
3 years as a PhD student

Our group and research
We focus on translational research in painful bone disorders such as bone metastasis and fibrous dysplasia to identify nociceptive mechanisms and novel treatment targets. The methodologies include in vitro assays, in vivo experiments and clinical studies. We strive for a positive research culture where you can develop in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Our department
The Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (www.drug.ku.dk) delivers drug-related research and research-based teaching within a wide range of drug-related disciplines, spanning the molecular, cellular, and pharmacological levels.

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
• Participating in the BonePainIII training and network activities
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
• Conducting a research stay at an external research laboratory within the BonePainIII network
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Participating in national and international conferences and scientific meetings
• Writing scientific articles and a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project (at the time of employment). Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years). Experience with in vivo models and a passed course in Laboratory Animal Science EU Function ABD (formerly FELASA Category) or equivalent will be an advantage.

Applicants will also be required to meet the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks eligibility criterion:

• Mobility Rule – researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.

Please note that you will only be considered for the position if you fulfill the mobility rule.

Other important criteria are:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• The grades achieved during bachelor/master studies
• Other professional activities
• Solid level of English and good general communication skills
• The candidate’s motivation letter

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years and is to commence 15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project to the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the requirements from the European Commission related to the MSCA programme and the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the gross monthly salary starts at approximately 28,990 DKK/roughly 3,890 EUR (taxable) plus pension (October 2023 level).

Application procedure
Your application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking “Apply now” below and must include the following documents in PDF format:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
• CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.

As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used

• Publication list (if possible)
• References and letters of recommendations (if possible)

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27 February 2024, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held 18-22 March 2024.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Questions
For further information, applicants may contact the principal supervisor Professor Anne-Marie Heegaard, e-mail: amhe@sund.ku.dk, direct phone: +45 3533 6322 or PhD coordinator Marianne W. Jørgensen, e-mail: marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk, direct phone: +45 3533 6449.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

For more information on working and living in Denmark visit http://ism.ku.dk (International staff mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2024-02-27 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

A 3-year PhD fellowship is available at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen with an expected start day 15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The fellowship is part of the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network BonePainIII (www.bonepain.eu). The position is 36 months and funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme under the grant agreement No 101120524.

About BonePainIII – Identifying mechanisms and novel treatments of bone pain – closing the gap to the clinic. BonePainIII is a European Doctoral Network to promote frontline research, innovation and education within bone pain. Millions in Europe and beyond suffer from bone pain, which is a debilitating complication of many musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and cancer in the bone. The BonePainIII network has participants from six European countries and encompasses six academic groups and five industries, all of which are committed to creating an outstanding training program for doctoral candidates to elucidate the mechanisms of bone pain and develop new medicines.

In BonePainIII, you will be part of an international network with supervision, mentorship and research stays across sectors.

Project description
The aim of the project is to identify novel targets for the treatment of bone pain in multiple myeloma.

Multiple myeloma is the second most common haematological cancer and it is characterized by a proliferation of malignant plasma cells (myeloma cells) in the bone marrow, which often causes osteolytic bone lesions. At the time of diagnosis, more than half of the multiple myeloma patients report bone pain, which is often severe and impairs their quality of life. However, despite the impact of pain on these patients, there is limited knowledge on the underlying mechanisms and a lack of effective treatment options for the pain.

We have used computational analysis to identify ligands secreted by cells in the multiple myeloma bone marrow microenvironment, which stimulate sensory neuron receptors. For this project, you will further experimentally validate these findings: 1) You will use human iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cell) derived sensory neurons to test the effects of the ligands on neuronal activation, sensitisation and outgrowth. 2) You will test the anti-nociceptive effect of selected antagonists in a mouse model of multiple myeloma-induced bone pain to assess the ligands as therapeutic targets.

This project will provide in vitro and in vivo validation of novel human targets for the treatment of multiple myeloma-induced bone pain and provide a platform for the future development of new therapeutics.

Principal supervisor
Professor Anne-Marie Heegaard, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology

Start
15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Duration
3 years as a PhD student

Our group and research
We focus on translational research in painful bone disorders such as bone metastasis and fibrous dysplasia to identify nociceptive mechanisms and novel treatment targets. The methodologies include in vitro assays, in vivo experiments and clinical studies. We strive for a positive research culture where you can develop in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Our department
The Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (www.drug.ku.dk) delivers drug-related research and research-based teaching within a wide range of drug-related disciplines, spanning the molecular, cellular, and pharmacological levels.

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
• Participating in the BonePainIII training and network activities
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
• Conducting a research stay at an external research laboratory within the BonePainIII network
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Participating in national and international conferences and scientific meetings
• Writing scientific articles and a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project (at the time of employment).  Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years). Experience with in vivo models and a passed course in Laboratory Animal Science EU Function ABD (formerly FELASA Category) or equivalent will be an advantage.

Applicants will also be required to meet the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks eligibility criterion:

• Mobility Rule – researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.

Please note that you will only be considered for the position if you fulfill the mobility rule.

Other important criteria are:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• The grades achieved during bachelor/master studies
• Other professional activities
• Solid level of English and good general communication skills
• The candidate’s motivation letter

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years and is to commence on 15 May 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project to the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the requirements from the European Commission related to the MSCA programme and the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the gross monthly salary starts at approximately 28,990 DKK/roughly 3,890 EUR (taxable) plus pension (October 2023 level).

Application procedure
Your application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking “Apply now” below and must include the following documents in PDF format:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
• CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.

As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used

• Publication list (if possible)
• References and letters of recommendations (if possible)

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27 February 2024, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorised recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held 18-22 March 2024.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Questions
For further information, applicants may contact the principal supervisor Professor Anne-Marie Heegaard, e-mail: amhe@sund.ku.dk, direct phone: +45 3533 6322 or PhD coordinator Marianne W. Jørgensen, e-mail: marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk, direct phone: +45 3533 6449.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/.

For more information on working and living in Denmark visit http://ism.ku.dk (International staff mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Deadline: 2024-02-27 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Department of Biology
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Sandelin group is looking to recruit a talented postdoctoral researcher to our highly dynamic research group working in the interface of computational biology and genomics. The position is for two years with possible extension, in an interdisciplinary project focused nuclear RNA degradation. Our previous work in this area include:

Chen et al, Nature Genetics 2016, DOI: 10.1038/ng.3616

Thiefry et al, Plant Cell 2020, DOI: 10.1105/tpc.19.00815

Andersson et al, Nature Reviews Genet 2020,   DOI: 10.1038/s41576-019-0173-8

Wu et al, NAR Genom Bioinform, 2022 DOI: 10.1093/nargab/lqac071

Nuclear RNA degradation is essential for all cells. Together with transcription, it determines RNA expression levels, which underlies all major cellular transitions in development in disease. Different transcripts have widely different half-lives, which means nuclear RNA degradation is a key process in gene-specific expression regulation. Therefore, understanding nuclear RNA degradation is necessary to understand the biology of cells.

Classical bioinformatics methods used by us and others have been helpful in identifying sequence signals and processing events that are important for nuclear degradation, but it has up to now not been possible to link these into a biologically relevant and predictive model for nuclear RNA degradation. This is needed to go from just describing RNA degradation biology to quantitatively understand it.

To this end, this postdoc project aims to take RNA degradation research the next level by combining state of the art transcriptomic readouts from cells – already produced, using diverse sequencing methods including long-read nanopore-sequencing with a protocol developed by the group –   with of machine learning methods. We aim to identify sequence signals that are predictive of diverse aspects of nuclear RNA degradation, and others in the group will test the causality of these predictions in the laboratory.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in bioinformatics or related fields, e.g. computer science or statistics. Candidates finishing their PhD before May 2024 will also be considered.  We require:

• Experience in machine learning methods, especially based on biological sequences. We are particularly interested in candidates with a deep learning model or neural network background.
• Knowledge of cellular biology, RNA degradation and genomics in general is an advantage but not a strict requirement. However, an interest in the area is necessary.  
• Excellent English skills including conference presentations and scientific writing.
• One or more first authorships in well-respected in bioinformatics/genomics and/or machine learning journals, or in the case of computer science, conference proceedings
• A passion for working in a highly interdisciplinary environment: the Sandelin group is both experimental and computational and the postdoc will work with scientists from both disciplines, from within and outside the group.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within the field as well as limited teaching.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to prof Albin Sandelin, albin@bio.ku.dk

The position is open from June 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum Vitae
• Diplomas (Bachelor, Master, and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Letter of interest, outlining your motivation for applying and your suitability for the position
• Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is March 30, 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Deadline: 2024-03-30 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

A postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Hickson Lab from May 1st, 2024 (or soon thereafter), in the Center for Chromosome Stability (CCS; www.ccs.ku.dk). The appointment will be for 24 months.

The mission of the CCS is to better understand the molecular mechanisms by which chromosomal instability impacts on age-related pathologies in humans. The Hickson Lab focuses on understanding how DNA replication stress and mitotic DNA abnormalities generate chromosomal abnormalities such as aneuploidy. As well as utilizing molecular/cell biological tools, the Hickson Lab uses single molecule biochemical/biophysical techniques to analyze DNA processing enzymes.

For further details of the work conducted in the host laboratory, see https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/hickson-group/.

Motivated candidates with a strong academic and/or publication track record are encouraged to apply. As the members and collaborators of the Center are international, the working language is English. Thus, excellent English speaking and writing skills are essential.

Our group and research
The CCS is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and its mission is to advance our understanding of how chromosomal instability causes human disease. The CCS is embedded at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (www.icmm.ku.dk).

Your project
The successful candidate will be able to choose one of two projects: either analysing the mechanisms by which cells acquire aneuploidy or using optical tweezers and single molecule techniques to reconstitute the key stages of mitotic sister chromatid disjunction. Background information can be found in Meijering et al., Nature, 2022; Bizard et al., NSMB, 2019 and Sarlos et al., NSMB, 2018 on the Hickson Lab website (https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/hickson-group/).

Start: 1 May 2024 or after agreement

Duration: 2 years

Job description

Your key tasks as a Postdoc at SUND are:

• Carry through an independent research project with some supervision.
• Actively participate in promoting a productive and harmonious research environment.
• Obtain experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your project.
• Assist in the supervision of junior group members.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with the following competences and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry/biophysics, molecular biology, or a related area.
• You can provide evidence of publication-standard experimental research, preferable within the areas of chromosome biology, DNA replication and repair, or mitosis.
• You have strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work productively in an international academic setting.
• You can work in a team of multidisciplinary scientists and have the potential to work autonomously.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Other assessed criteria are:

• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in DNA metabolism and the cell division cycle.
• Personal drive and commitment to science.
• Previous publications.
• Top academic record/grades.
• Professional qualifications relevant to the position.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic, collaborative, and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Terms of employment and employment
The employment as a postdoc fellow is full time (37 working hours in average per week) and for 2 years. Starting date is May 1, 2024, or after agreement.
Salary, pension, and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organizations. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,882 (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiable. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For specific information about the position, please contact Ian Hickson (iandh@sund.ku.dk).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking "Apply". The application must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Letter of motivation (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of Master of Science and PhD certificates. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor will suffice.
4. Publication list.

Application deadline: February 29th, 2024, 23.59 pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not fulfil the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills, and other requirements listed in the advertisement. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant will have the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. 

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 employees. The faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

The Center for Quantum Devices at the Niels Bohr Institute is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to develop quantum devices for analog quantum simulation.

The Project
The position focuses on the experimental implementation of quantum devices and their use for quantum simulation, based on gate-controlled quantum dots and superconducting resonators. Research involves the design of devices, supervision of nanofabrication, low-temperature physics using a cryofree dilution refrigerator, rf and microwave signal generation and detection, data analysis, interaction with theoretical physicists and scientific writing in English.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Physics or Applied Physics with relevant experimental experience and a track record within their fields, with experience with spin qubits, quantum-dot fabrication and/or high-frequency measurement considered a plus.

Further information on the Department is linked at www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/

The position is open from 15 May 2024 or by arrangement and the contract runs for a minimum of two years.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Ferdinand Kuemmeth kuemmeth@nbi.dk) and Professor Jesper Nygård nygard@nbi.ku.dk

Description of the scientific environment
The Center for Quantum Devices is a research center comprising materials research, experimental solid-state physics, quantum nanoelectronics, and condensed matter theory. It has a state-of-the-art fabrication cleanroom enabling researchers to conduct their experiments on the highest-quality devices.

The Center provides a vibrant scientific environment with cutting-edge research performed across many different groups in quantum devices, quantum hardware, and fundamental condensed matter, with close ties to a strong theory department as well as longstanding collaborations with industry. The center is part of the Niels Bohr Institute, which has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of quantum physics for the past century.

Further information about QDev can be found at www.qdev.dk

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below

Please include: 

1. Motivation letter for applying for this position (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
4. A Publication list containing a short (~2 paragraphs) description of your work relevant to the research field.
5. If possible, please list up to three scientists that you have worked with closely in your past research. (We will not contact these without your consent).

The deadline for applications is 29 February 2024, 23:59 GMT+1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We are offering one or more postdoc positions at the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) with the Miller and Schjoldager Groups, commencing from April 1st 2024, or after agreement. 

Our research
Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) is composed of 5 research groups and hosts about 10 post docs and 15 PhD students in addition to Master students and guest researchers. CCG strives to be a leader in glycosciences in pioneering the transformation of the field towards wider integration into mainstream cell biology by developing experimental strategies, informatics approaches, and sustainable resources amenable not only to experts. We aim to facilitate the discovery of diseases caused by altered glycosylation, develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and identify new ways to design and produce improved glycoprotein drugs. CCG is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and training Center located on the 10th floor of the new Mærsk Tower science building within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). CCG has state-of-the-art facilities for mass spectrometry, mass photometry, flow cytometry, cell engineering, and glycan arrays, and group leaders hold diverse expertise in all areas of glycosciences. Our core valuables include glycoproteome data and bioinformatics tools, validated gene editing tools, glycoengineered cell libraries, and design matrices for the recombinant production of glycotherapeutics. CCG hosts an international seminar series, PhD courses in glycobiology and gene editing, and participates in ICMMs education program. CCG also houses a spin-out (GlycoDisplay ApS) dedicated to developing improved glycoprotein drugs.

One or more postdoc positions are available within the following research programs at CCG in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM);

The Miller Group
This research program are within the Miller group at CCG at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) driving research project. The Miller group is home to a highly interdisciplinary team, working at the intersection of genomics, molecular biology, technology platforms, and artificial intelligence. One of our studies has just been published in Science, and we are striving for excellence and impact, we aim to do research that pushes the boundaries of human knowledge, and that benefits citizens health.

Job description:

• The use of cutting-edge technologies in large-scale data analysis (cancer genomics, population genomics), DNA/RNA sequencing (e.g. Nanopore data generation and analysis), gene editing, and artificial intelligence (e.g. DNA and protein language models). 
• We are looking for a talented and motivated researcher with the ability to develop signal processing and machine learning methods to decipher the complex problems of interpreting the signal outputs.

The project will be performed with Oxford Nanopore technologies and the applicant is expected to occasionally travel to Oxford for the project.

Start:                 April 1st, 2024, or after agreement

Duration:          2 years

Principal supervisor Associate professor Rebecca Miller (rmiller@sund.ku.dk). More information at https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/r-miller-group/

The Schjoldager Group
This research program are in the Schjoldager group at Copenhagen Center for Glycomics at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, driving research projects related to the discovery and dissection of biological functions of protein glycosylation with a focus on the identification of specific molecular functions of glycoproteins and glycoconjugates that impact human physiology and common diseases and dispositions to disease.

Job description:
Our research team is embarking on a groundbreaking project aiming to validate and understand the role of glycosylation in processes relating to protein secretion.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to contribute to the in vivo profiling of glycosylation-dependent protein secretion. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and execution of experiments involving proximity labelling, generation of cell models, and the use of advanced microscopy as well as mass spectrometry techniques. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a collaborative and high-impact project in a world leading glycoscience based center.

Start:                 April 1st, 2024, or after agreement

Duration:          2 years

Principal supervisor Associate Professor Katrine Schjoldager (schjoldager@sund.ku.dk).

More information at https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/schjoldager-group/

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants

• You have a PhD in glycobiology, informatics, quantitative biology, signal processing/machine learning, or related areas.
• Previous scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Other important criteria are:

• Experience using python to develop quantitative or numerical software for real-world applications.
• Good quantitative understanding of the ideas of applied statistics and machine learning.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Applicants should be highly organized and motivated to carry out research related to the topics described above. Candidates with prior experience in glycobiology, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics, and/or machine learning and data analysis for scientific applications will receive advantaged consideration.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), University of Copenhagen. ICMM offers a creative and ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programs, three high profile Research Centers as well as several international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen.

More information can be found at www.icmm.ku.dk.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is April 1st 2024, or after agreement.

Salary, pension, and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary for a postdoctoral researcher starts at DKK 36,412 / approx. EUR 4,885 (October 2023 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The positions are covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact the hiring group leaders mentioned above.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills, and other skills relevant to the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) if applicable a Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 17 March 2024, 23.59pm CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 employees. The faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Deadline: 2024-03-17 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We are offering a PhD fellowship at the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) commencing 1 June 2024 or after agreement.

Our research
The Copenhagen Center for Glycomics (CCG) is composed of 5 research groups and hosts about 10 post docs and 15 PhD students in addition to Master students and guest researchers. CCG strives be a leader in glycosciences in pioneering transformation of the field towards wider integration into mainstream cell biology by developing experimental strategies, informatics approaches, and sustainable resources amenable not only to experts. We aim to facilitate discovery of diseases caused by altered glycosylation, develop new diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and identify new ways to design and produce improved glycoprotein drugs. CCG is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and training Center located on the 10th floor of the new Mærsk Tower science building within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM). CCG has state-of-the-art facilities for mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, cell engineering, and glycan arrays, and group leaders hold diverse expertise in all areas of glycosciences. Our core valuables include glycoproteome data and bioinformatics tools, validated gene editing tools, glycoengineered cell libraries, and design matrices for recombinant production of glycotherapeutics. CCG hosts an international seminar series, PhD courses in glycobiology and gene editing, and participates in ICMMs education program. CCG also houses a spin-out (GlycoDisplay ApS) dedicated to developing improved glycoprotein drugs.

A PhD position is available in following program led by Associate Professor Rebecca Miller.

Associate Professor Rebecca Miller has a research program that aims to systemically investigate glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis, structure, and function. This research has a strong emphasis on technology development and glycosaminoglycan biotherapeutics. https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/

The PhD fellow will conduct independent research related to the topics above under the supervision of Associate professor Rebecca Miller. In addition, the PhD fellow will participate in PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECST points, in teaching and dissemination of results. The PhD fellow will write a PhD thesis based on their research project.

Principal supervisor is Associate professor Rebecca Miller, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), rmiller@sund.ku.dk, Direct Phone:  (+45) 35 33 18 41

Start:                 1 June 2024 or after agreement

Duration:           3 years as a PhD student

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project.
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project.

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Informatics or related areas. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Other important criteria are:

• The grade point average achieved.
• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project.
• Previous publications.
• Relevant work experience relevant to one or more techniques, but not limited to CRISPR/Cas9 based genome editing, mass spectrometry, chromatography, immunohistochemistry, structural analysis, informatics, physics, and biology.
• Other professional activities.
• Excellent skills in English language.

Applicants should be highly organized and motivated to carry out research related to the topics described above.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), University of Copenhagen. ICMM offers a creative and ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components, and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programs, three high profile Research Centers as well as several international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen. More information can be found at www.icmm.ku.dk.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1 June 2024 or after agreement.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant [during an initial three-month employment as a research assistant.]

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 28,900 DKK/approx. 3,800 EUR (October 2023 level) plus pension.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1.  Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2.  CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3.  Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
4. Publication list (if possible).

Application deadline: March 1st 2024, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises approximately 7,815 students, 2,113 researchers and 3,793 employees. The faculty advances the field of health sciences through its core activities: research, teaching, knowledge sharing and communication. With basic research fields ranging from molecular studies to studies of society, the faculty contributes to a healthy future through its graduates, research findings and inventions benefitting patients and the community.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral fellowship in the field of computational fluid and solid mechanics.

The fellowship will start on 15 June 2024, or as soon as possible after and is open for two years.

The fellowship will focus on reactive transport and flow in porous media and will be part of the ESS (European Spallation Source) lighthouse SOLID (https://solid.dtu.dk/), which looks to exploit the synergy in methods and sciences across materials science, geoscience, bone research, forensics and archeology. SOLID is a highly interdisciplinary research center that offers excellent opportunities to collaborate across a broad range of research areas.

We are looking for a talented, highly motivated, and creative scientist interested in working in a strong interdisciplinary environment. The successful candidate must have strong programming skills and preferably direct experience with the modeling and simulations of fluid or solid mechanics (for example by use of finite element/volume methods, discrete element methods or kinetic methods). Excellent English skills, both written and oral are required. The successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in either computer science, Earth sciences, mathematics, physics, or in related disciplines.

The transport of solutes and particles plays a key role in a broad range of natural and industrial porous media. In nature, porous flow controls the formation and weathering of rock, the erosion and deposition of soil, water transport through aquifers, etc. Single- and multiphase fluid migration in complex geometries may result in non-trivial dispersion mechanisms and surface reactions. The aim of this project is to use computer simulation to better understand the complexity of flow, surface reactions and non-trivial dispersion in porous media.

Our group and research environment
The successful applicant will be located at the Niels Bohr Institute, Blegdamsvej 17, DK-2100 Copenhagen, in the Biocomplexity section. The section is a highly interdisciplinary environment, which offers fantastic scientific and social interactions with a large group of talented researchers. The postdoc also has a chance of interacting with master and PhD students to develop supervision and teaching experiences.

The postdoc’s duties will include research as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Joachim Mathiesen (mathies@nbi.ku.dk).

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17 March 2024, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Deadline: 2024-03-17 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.