Current jobs at Københavns Universitet
Student helper at the Centre for Textile Research
The Saxo Institute, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invites applicants for a student helper position at the Centre for Textile Research, to be filled by 01 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful applicant must be enrolled as a student at a Danish University. Position description
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Studerende til Copenhagen Centre for Criminology
CCC – Copenhagen Centre for Criminology –søger 1-2 dygtige og engagerede studerende til at understøtte centerets daglige driftsopgaver (https://ccc.ku.dk/). CCC er et nystartet og tværgående forskningscenter med deltagelse af forskere fra både Det Juridiske Fakultet og Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultet, Københavns Universitet. Som et bredt, tværfagligt center beskæftiger vi os med forskning i kriminalitet og kriminalitetsbekæmpende systemer både i Danmark, Europa og mere globalt
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Klinikdyrlæge til internship på Universitetshospitalet for familiedyr (opslag til løbende besættelse af ledige stillinger)
Har du lyst til at være en del af et spændende universitetsmiljø, hvor du dagligt kan suge til dig af specialistviden og sparring og bare blive dygtigere og dygtigere? Har du lyst til at blive en del af vores fantastiske team af interns og hospitalsdyrlæger, som hjælper hinanden både fagligt og praktisk i en uddannelsesstilling? Så er et internship på Universitetshospitalet for Familiedyr måske noget for dig! Stillingen er en fuldtidsstilling af tre års varighed
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Student for The Center for Tracking and Society
The Center for Tracking and Society, Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is seeking to recruit a student assistant for our “Power over Platforms?” project. The project The aim of this project is to understand how power is exercised over platform companies such as Google, Meta, and their competitors by actors who have neither raw economic nor formal regulatory means.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral position of 24 months in the research group of Biochemical Engineering at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen (Biochemical Engineering – Institut for Plante- og Miljøvidenskab - Københavns Universitet (ku.dk)). The research group, headed by Prof. Sotirios Kampranis (Sotirios Kampranis - Plant Biochemistry Employees (ku
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PhD fellowship in Synthetic Biology
The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section of Plant Biochemistry, invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in yeast-based biosensors. Start date of the PhD studies is (expected to be) 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project The focus of this project is to establish yeast-based biosensors. The PhD candidate will create yeast cells utilizing G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) that will be used to sense the presence of small molecules
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Postdocs in Statistical/Computational Genetics/Bioinformatics at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
We are looking for one or more highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a two-year position starting April 1st 2026, or after agreement, to develop computational methods for analyses of sedimentary and ancient DNA, including basic bioinformatics analyses, population genetic analyses, such as demographic inference and analyses of variants under natural selection, phylogenetic analyses and taxonomic assignment, statistical methods for detecting gene-environment interactions, ecological analyses of
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Ph.D. fellowship within veterinary simulation
We are offering a Ph.D. fellowship within veterinary simulation at the University of Copenhagen Center for Veterinary Simulation at Frederiksberg and Taastrup campuses, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences to commence 1 May 2026 or after agreement. Our groups and research General practice and evidence-based veterinary simulation is a strategic research and teaching priority within our department
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Postdoc in protein formulation design at Department of Pharmacy
We are offering a two-year post doc position to commence 1 April 2026 or as early as possible thereafter. The project will be carried out in close collaboration between University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and Servier Symphogen A/S. At Department of Pharmacy, we advance pharmaceutical sciences within fields of e.g. drug delivery and formulation principles and technologies
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Postdoc in Young Adult Health and Complexity
Copenhagen Health Complexity Center Department of Public Health Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen A three-year position as a Postdoctoral researcher is now available at the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen. The Postdoc’s employment is expected to start on 1 April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. About the Center
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Postdoctoral position in Biochemistry
Postdoctoral position in Biochemistry Postdoctoral research project in neuronal transcription factor biophysics Department of Biology Faculty of SCIENCE University of Copenhagen The Heidarsson group at the Section for Biomolecular Sciences invites applicants for a postdoctoral researcher in intrinsically disordered transcription factors and their interactions with chromatin. The project is part of a research project financed by a Lundbeck Ascending Investigator Grant.
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Postdoc Position(s) in Epigenetics/Bioinformatics/Genomics at University of Copenhagen
About the groups The Choudhary lab is technically and internationally diverse and embedded in an excellent environment that supports high-quality research and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. The Choudhary lab conducts research using interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art technologies, including quantitative proteomics, next-generation nucleic acid sequencing, advanced microscopy, CRISPR-based genome editing, and bioinformatics
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PhD fellowship in Protein Modification Chemistry
The Department of Food Science, Section Ingredient and Dairy Technology invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Protein Modification Chemistry. The project is part of the research project ‘’PROTECT: Protein and Lipid Oxidation Interplay in Plant-Based Foods and their Impact on Brain Function’’, a Sapere Aude Research Leader grant funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. Start date is 1 March 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The project
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Studentermedhjælper til projektet Danmark Udforsker Fossiler ved Statens Naturhistoriske Museum
Videnskab & Samfund ved Statens Naturhistoriske Museum på Københavns Universitet søger en studentermedhjælper med tiltrædelse 1. marts 2026 eller snarest derefter Om os Du vil blive en del af teamet på projektet Danmark Udforsker Fossiler, som har til formål at udbrede kendskabet til Danmarks geologi og palæontologi blandt den brede befolkning
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Research Assistant in Porcine Health Management
We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant for an 1-year fixed-term position, starting 15 March 2026 or after agreement at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Our research group works within different areas of Porcine Herd Health Management, including herd diagnostics, prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases in pigs and prudent use of antibiotics
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Tutorkoordinator for studiestarten 2026
Brænder du for at lave en god studiestart for vores nye bachelorstuderende? Vil du være med til at skabe et godt team af engagerede tutorer? Så vil vi gerne have en ansøgning fra dig! Studie- og karrierevejledningen på Humaniora søger 6 tutorkoordinatorer, der sammen med fakultetets studiestartskoordinatorer skal planlægge og afholde bachelorstudiestarten samt opfølgende aktiviteter. Vi søger én tutorkoordinator fra hvert at fakultetets institutter.
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Postdoc of Porcine Health Management
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoc for an 1-year fixed-term position, starting 15 March 2026 or after agreement at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Our research group works within different areas of Porcine Herd Health Management, including herd diagnostics, prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases in pigs and prudent use of antibiotics
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PhD Fellowships in Quantum Science and Technology
PhD Fellowships in Quantum Science and Technology QISTgrad Individual PhD Projects Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invite applicants for a QISTgrad PhD fellowship with an individual project in quantum research. The fellowships are offered in The VILLUM Quantum Science and Technology Graduate Program, QISTgrad, which is financed by VILLUM Fonden. Start date is 1 September 2026 unless otherwise agreed. The project
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Ph.d.-stipendier ved Institut for Institut for Engelsk, Germansk og Romansk, Det Humanistiske Fakultet, Københavns Universitet
Institut for Institut for Engelsk, Germansk og Romansk, søger hermed to 3-årige ph.d.-stipendiater med ansættelse fra den 1. september 2026 eller snarest muligt derefter. Institut for Engelsk, Germansk og Romansk rummer forskning og uddannelse i engelsk, fransk, italiensk, spansk og tysk sprog og de dertil forbundne litteraturer, kulturer og samfund. Du kan læse mere om instituttet og de forskellige forskningsmiljøer her: Forskning – Københavns Universitet.
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Ph.d.-stipendier ved Saxo-Instituttet, Det Humanistiske Fakultet, Københavns Universitet
Saxo-Instituttet søger hermed to 3-årige ph.d.-stipendiater med ansættelse fra den 1. september 2026 eller snarest muligt derefter. Du kan læse mere om instituttet og de forskellige forskningsmiljøer her: Saxo-Instituttet – Københavns Universitet. Introduktion Ph.d.-studiet er en forskeruddannelse, der på højeste internationale niveau kvalificerer den ph.d.-studerende til selvstændigt at varetage forsknings-, formidlings- og undervisningsopgaver. Hovedvægten i ph.d
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Ph.d.-stipendier ved Institut for Kommunikation, Det Humanistiske Fakultet, Københavns Universitet
Institut for Kommunikation søger hermed tre3-årige ph.d.-stipendiater med ansættelse fra den 1. september 2026 eller snarest muligt derefter. De tre stipendier kan kun søges inden for følgende fagområder: filmvidenskab og kreative medieindustrier; filosofi; pædagogik; retorik; samt subjektivitetsforskning. Du kan læse mere om de relevante forskningsmiljøer og om instituttet generelt her: Forskning – Københavns Universitet. Introduktion Ph.d
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Ph.d.-stipendier ved Institut for Nordiske Studier og Sprogvidenskab, Det Humanistiske Fakultet, Københavns Universitet
Institut for Nordiske Studier og Sprogvidenskab søger hermedto 3-årige ph.d.-stipendiater med ansættelse fra den 1. september 2026 eller snarest muligt derefter. Du kan læse mere om instituttet og de forskellige forskningsmiljøer her: Forskningscentre – Københavns Universitet.
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Up to 18 fully funded Marie S. Curie PhD positions at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the Danish Ca
Up to 18 fully funded Marie S. Curie PhD positions at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the Danish Cancer Institute (DCI).CALL FOR PHD APPLICANTS Application deadline January 26, 2026, 23.59 p.m. CET. Are you: • Scientifically curious and determined to pursue a PhD degree? • Eager to work with an interdisciplinary research project related to cancer or neurological diseases?
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PhD fellowship in Molecular Exercise Physiology
Project on Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy Mechanisms in Mice The project: The Section for Human and Molecular Physiology invites applicants for a three-year PhD fellowship in Molecular Exercise Physiology. The fellowship is part of the project “Disentangling Muscle Hypertrophy for Novel Therapies”, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF). The position is expected to start June 1st 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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PhD fellowship in brain resilience to heat at The Department of Neuroscience
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen We are offering a PhD fellowship in Neuroscience commencing 1 April 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. Our group and research We are a systems neuroscience laboratory focusing on understanding the mechanisms by which neural circuits and behaviors are affected by early life stress and thermic stress (https://in.ku.dk/research/kermen-lab/)
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PhD scholarship in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis and/or ethnology at “TRANSITION – Center for Changing Urban and Rural Lives”, University of Co
The Center of Excellence TRANSITION – Center for Changing Urban and Rural Lives, based at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a PhD scholarship in sociolinguistics focusing on contemporary rural–urban tensions. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in Danish or Scandinavian studies, linguistics, or ethnology.
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PhD fellowship in Analytical Chemistry
We are offering a three-year PhD fellowship commencing 15 April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Project description Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful technique for visualizing the spatial distribution of chemical compounds in biological tissues. This project focuses on applying and further developing MSI approaches to study peptide-based therapeutics, an increasingly important class of drugs.
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PhD Fellow in Spatial Proteomics of Cardiac Conduction and Disease Mechanisms
Position Overview The Cardiac Proteomics & Systems Biology Group at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a highly motivated PhD fellow. The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge spatial proteomics to uncover the molecular architecture of the cardiac conduction system (CCS) and elucidate mechanisms underlying heart rate control and arrhythmogenic disease. Project Description
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Two-Year Postdoctoral Position in Volatile Organic Compound Biogeochemistry
We invite applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team for a two-year position (with the potential possibility of extension to three years). The position will focus on volatile organic compound (VOC) biogeochemistry or broader biogeochemical cycles. The expected start date is April 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Place of employment
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Student research assistant to join empirical research project on economics of religion
The Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), invites candidates for a position as a student research assistant in an empirical research project in the economics of religion field. The position is for 1 year and 10-15 hours weekly. The expected start date is February 1st or as soon as possible thereafter. Introduction In this position, you will join a team of researchers at the Department of Economics
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Postdoctoral fellowship in multi-omics, systems biology, and cardiometabolic diseases
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic full-time postdoctoral researcher. Candidates should have a background in biology, systems biology, data science, biostatistics, computational biology, or related areas. This is a 2-year Postdoc position with a start date of March 15, 2026, or upon agreement. Your job
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Postdocs at Center for Gene Expression in Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
We are looking for 2 or more highly motivated postdocs interested in ribosome biology, 3D chromatin organisation, or regulation of protein turnover for positions at the DNRF Center of Excellence, Center for Gene Expression (CGEN), within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM), at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Starting date: 1 March 2026, or after agreement. Our center and research
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Postdoctoral position integrative spatial analysis of microenvironmental drivers of pancreatic cancers
The Sandelin and Falsig Pedersen groups are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the interface of computational biology, genomics, and molecular cancer physiology. Our laboratories aims to understand how biophysical microenvironments such as pH and oxygen (O₂) gradients shape cellular phenotypes and gene regulation in vivo, with a focus on pancreatic cancer
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Postdoctoral Position
Dissecting an Immune–Metabolic Switch at the Maternal–Fetal Interface The Sandelin Laboratory, University of Copenhagen The Sandelin group and collaborators are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary project exploring how maternal immune activation affects fetal development through immune and metabolic pathways
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Postdoctoral position in spatial genomics and quantitative microenvironmental liver physiology
The Sandelin and Falsig Pedersen groups are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the interface of computational biology, genomics, and molecular physiology. Our groups, together with close collaborators aims to understand how biophysical microenvironments such as pH and oxygen (O₂) gradients shape cellular phenotypes and gene regulation in vivo
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PhD or integrated MSc + PhD fellowship in Algorithms
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen The Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen (DIKU) invites applications for PhD or integrated MSc + PhD fellowship in Algorithms. Start date 1 September 2026 (Or as soon as possible hereafter). The project and the scientific environment The PhD project is broadly within algorithms. The expectation is curiosity driven research in a highly collaborative environment
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