Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astroparticle Physics

The Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) invites applications for one postdoctoral fellowship in astroparticle physics. The appointment is for a period of two years, starting in Fall 2026, and can be extended by one year subject to performance.

Astroparticle physics at NBI is highly interdisciplinary, connecting observers, phenomenologists, and theorists. The successful applicant is expected to conduct research in multi-messenger astrophysics with a focus on high-energy neutrino emission and its observation in present and future neutrino telescopes. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong analytical skills, who have previous experience in the modelling of high-energy neutrino sources and the statistical analysis of multi-messenger data. A close collaboration with the NBI IceCube group (https://nbi.ku.dk/english/research/experimental-particle-physics/icecube/) is also expected. The successful candidate will be based in the subatomic physics section at NBI hosting Danish activities in neutrino astronomy (IceCube) and collider physics (ALICE, ATLAS, FCC & SHiP).

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

Further information on the Department is linked at https://nbi.ku.dk/.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Markus Ahlers ([email protected]).

The position is open from 1. September 2026, 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. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

• Motivation letter of application (max. one page)
• CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
• A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
• List of publications.
• Names and contact information of three reference persons.

The deadline for applications is 13. February 2026 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/.
Interviews will be held in Spring 2026.

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Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 13-02-2026

Ansættelsesdato: 01-09-2026

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Niels Bohr Institute