Job portal All vacancies 163925 Professor of Veterinary Biomedicine Professor of Veterinary Biomedicine Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen The University seeks to appoint a professor to the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to commence 1 December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Information on the department can be found at: https://www.sund.ku.dk/. Job Description When considering applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Veterinary Biomedicine. The professorship is part of Section of Biomedicine that encompasses the topics of experimental and clinical pharmacology and toxicology, laboratory animal science and welfare, veterinary and nutritional immunology, comparative pediatrics and bioinformatics and are the main responsible for the biomedicine track on the veterinary education. Studying interactions between exposure and response in complex biological systems is a central part of the biomedicine track and thus research, supervision and teaching in this area will constitute the main focus of the professorship. This includes developing, validating and monitoring in vivo disease- and PK/PD models - for example for testing a novel drug in an experimental animal exhibiting a specific disease phenotype – and evaluating the pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD) and toxicological properties of a given compound. A successful candidate to the professorship must have substantial experience with these areas and across animal species. A broad and expanding field, Veterinary Biomedicine engages several disciplines. Besides pharmacology and toxicology, these include veterinary pathology, physiology and laboratory animal sciences. In addition, methods to analyze effects and endpoints are continuously emerging, encompassing areas within digital image analysis, histopathology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. A successful candidate must be able to document experience in at least some of these areas and show the ability to collaborate with colleagues from related disciplines. The professorship is required to develop and consolidate the field of Veterinary Biomedicine. This is expected to involve network activities through collaborations (e.g. with the biomedical industry), and through research-based education at pre- and postgraduate levels. Specifically, the professor will be responsible for the Biomedicine track for veterinary master students. Teaching activities include planning the course and curriculum, developing teaching materials, conducting practical and theoretical exercises and assessing students at the exam. Supervisor experience of bachelor, master and PhD projects, and supervision or mentorship of junior academic employees, is a requirement. Documented experience in research group management and leadership must also be included. The Professor’s Responsibilities Will Primarily Consist Of Research, including publication/academic dissemination and acquisition of external fundingResearch-based teaching, including associated examination, at all academic levelsResearch leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchersObligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debateAcademic assessments and active engagement in other administrative duties and committees within the Department and UCPH Required Qualifications To be qualified for a professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion. Furthermore, Each Applicant Must Be Able To Document Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic disciplineExtensive experience and formal training in leading a research groupExtensive experience to obtain and manage external funding for researchManage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transferProvide research-based teaching including documentation of formal pedagogical qualifications and a record of pre and post graduate research-based teaching, preferable within the field of Veterinary Biomedicine The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills. Terms of employment The position is a permanent position. The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020. Questions For further information, please contact Head of Section, Professor Jens Lykkesfeldt (jopl@sund.ku.dk). Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful. Application The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents: Application (Including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant certificates)A complete list of publicationsResearch plan (3‐5 pages)Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessmentTeaching planTeaching portfolio (Guidelines) Application procedure After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 the university's Job Portal. Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation. 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 University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 18 May 2025. Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 20 October 2025. 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Job portal All vacancies 164031 Associate Professor in Database Research in Veterinary Medicine Associate Professor in Database Research in Veterinary Medicine Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Copenhagen The University seeks to appoint an associate professor to the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to commence on 1 November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Information on the Department can be found at: https://sund.ku.dk/. Job Description The vacant position is part of the research group Data and Modelling which belongs to the Section for Animal Health and Welfare and includes one full professor, five associate professors, one assistant professor and two PhD students. The scientific environment in the section consists of several research groups in close collaboration, covering various disciplines all relating to understanding and management of animal health and welfare in individual animals and populations. The VetStat group (VetStat being the Danish database for surveillance of Veterinary medicine usage) is an interdisciplinary subgroup in the section including persons from different research groups. The aim of the position is to strengthen the VetStat group in relation to database-based research in Veterinary medicine use and statistics with particular emphasis on methods for analysing medicine prescription data on pigs from VetStat. These analyses will combine VetStat data with other relevant data sources, including qualitative data collected through questionnaires or interviews with veterinarians and farmers. Another aim is to maintain and extend the competences for the Veterinary Contingency work and international impact of the VetStat group. The position is expected to contribute to the research strategy of the department in relation to sustainable animal production and it includes teaching of courses and supervision of students. The candidate should be able to contribute to and further develop teaching at all levels in database-based research in Veterinary medicine use and statistics. The candidate should be able to attract external national or international research funding. The Associate Professor’s Responsibilities Will Primarily Consist Of Research, including publication/academic disseminationResearch-based teaching, including associated examinationResearch leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchersObligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debateAcademic assessmentsAttracting funding Required Qualifications To be qualified for an associate professor position, you will be assessed according to these six overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion. Furthermore, Each Applicant Must Be Able To Document Relevant research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as an assistant professor/postdoc, but may also be obtained in other waysTeaching qualifications and pedagogical competenciesResearch-based teachingFluent in English and Danish or obtain sufficient Danish language skills during a 2-3 years periodKnowledge and competences regarding the Danish VetStat databaseSkills in working with R for data management and analysis of big dataExperience in collaboration with the livestock industryUnderstanding of the Danish legislation relevant for livestock production and antimicrobial use The associate professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills. Terms of employment The position is a permanent position The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020. Questions For further information, please contact Head of Department Birgit Nørrung, birgit.noerrung@sund.ku.dk Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful. Application The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents: Application (Including motivations for applying for the position (Maximum 2 pages))Curriculum vitae (Including information about external fundingDiplomas (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)A complete list of publications Research plan (3‐5 pages)Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessmentTeaching planTeaching portfolio (Guidelines) Application procedure After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and 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 the university's Job Portal. Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation. 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 University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Please submit the application with the required attachments. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, 25 May 2025. Interviews for this position are likely to be held in the start of October 2025. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Contact Birgit Nørrung E-mail: birgit.noerrung@sund.ku.dk Info Application deadline: 25-05-2025 Employment start: 01-11-2025 Working hours: Full time Department/Location: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences " id="cookiefilter-placeholder-1"> Content not available due to cookie preferences You cannot see the content of this field because of your cookie preferences. Click here to change your cookie settings. 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Job portal All vacancies PhD fellowship in the Ochs Group at the Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) A 3-year PhD position is available at the Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) (https://www.bric.ku.dk) in the group headed by Associate Professor Dr. Fena Ochs. The post is available from the 1st of September 2025. Highly motivated and committed candidates with an interest in genome stability maintenance, 3D chromatin organisation and super-resolution microscopy technology are encouraged to apply. The post is fully funded. The Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) BRIC was established in 2003 by the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to form an elite centre in biomedical research. BRIC’s mission is devoted to biomedical research, primarily within cancer and neurological diseases. Our goal is to contribute to a basic understanding of how and why disease occurs, to discover new disease-related genes, potential targets and biomarkers, in order to provide more efficient treatments for patients. BRIC is embedded into the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The working language at BRIC is English. Our group and research The Ochs group (https://www.bric.ku.dk/research-groups/Research/ochs-group/) aims to decipher the molecular interplay of DNA repair and 3D chromatin organization, and to understand how dysregulation of 3D chromatin organization leads to genome instability and cancer. We develop and apply cutting-edge super-resolution microscopy technology for single molecule imaging in intact cell and tissue samples, with the ambition that our findings may contribute to the development of new clinical treatment strategies. The research in the Ochs group is generously supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Danish Cancer Society and Independent Research Fund Denmark. Job Description The successful candidate will work on one of two projects a) the spatiotemporal characterisation of DNA damage response pathways in human cells, or b) the role of the cohesin complex in DNA repair. The projects will benefit from access to cutting-edge microscopy equipment, mass spectrometry, screening and computational biology infrastructure at BRIC and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences will be: Carrying out 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 Start date: 1st of October 2025 Duration: 3 years Weekly working hours: 37 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. biology, biochemistry or biomedicine. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years). Other Essential Criteria Are Expertise in general mammalian tissue culture Documented CRISPR experience Advanced molecular biology skills, including RT-PCR, cloning and Western Blotting Advanced microscopy expertise, for example high-content or confocal imaging A high degree of motivation, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. Excellent time-management, self-organisation and teamwork skills Place of employment The place of employment is the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art equipment. Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to 3 years. The start date is the 1st of September 2025. The employment is conditional on 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 the initial 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 30,800 DKK/roughly 4,100 EUR (April 2025-level) plus pension. Questions For further information please contact Associate Professor Dr Fena Ochs (fena.ochs@bric.ku.dk). 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/ Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility). Application procedure Your Application Must Be Submitted Electronically By Clicking ‘Apply Now’ Below. The Application Must Include The Following Documents In PDF Format Letter of motivation (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/assessmentdatabase. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science Publication list (if available) Deadline for applications: 18th of June 2025, 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 University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 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Job portal All vacancies Part-time Administrative Employee/Project Coordinator at SODAS (min 50%) Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS) The Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS) is seeking a motivated administrative employee/project coordinator to join the center The position is part-time (min 50% FTE) and offered for a fixed term of five years About SODAS SODAS (https://sodas ku dk/) is a permanent research, teaching and impact center at the Faculty of Social Sciences (SAMF), combining traditional social science and data science in the new interdisciplinary field of Social Data Science SODAS has taken home several research projects using a large variety of methods SODAS involves and collaborates with researchers from all the faculty's five departments as well as from DTU and ITU We have an international profile and are an active, vibrant, and young place, with English being the working language The chosen candidate will be particularly responsible for the administrative support of a research group at SODAS, funded by various grants including an ERC Consolidator grant, as well as providing support to the center administration in collaboration with the management team Experience with administrative processes and systems in a university environment or similar organizations is a major advantage Key Responsibilities Include Provide administrative support to research projects in collaboration with the PI, the funders, and the center administration Coordinate operations and ensure smooth administrative workflows Assist with financial monitoring, including processing invoices and tracking expenses Organize meetings, events, seminars, and travel arrangements for staff and guests Liaise with university departments (HR, finance, legal, etc-) Assist with onboarding new employees and visiting researchers Coordinating the setup of further education courses Handle general inquiries Ad hoc administrative tasks Your profile Qualifications We are looking for someone who can work independently and take responsibility for administrative processes The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude and a service-oriented approach We expect the successful candidate to have the following qualifications and attributes: A relevant academic degree, preferably a Masters, or equivalent experience in administration Positive, responsible, and service-minded personality Good working knowledge of English and Danish Collaborative and contribute positively to the working environment An understanding of, or experience with, scientific research and possibly European-funded projects Familiarity with UCPH systems (Workzone, Indfak, RejsUd,) will be considered an advantage Experience in carrying out some of the tasks described will be considered an advantage Salary and terms of employment The position is part-time, with an average workload of at least 18 5 hours per week Please indicate clearly in your application/motivation letter your preferred workload to help us get an idea how to adapt the work responsibilities in line with your preferred working conditions 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
Job portal All vacancies The Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen announces a number of fully funded PhD positions to commence in February 2026 The Faculty of Law was one of the four original faculties at the founding of the University of Copenhagen in 1479. Ever since, the faculty has educated competent candidates for a broad and diverse labor market in the private as well as the public sector both at home and abroad. The Faculty of Law delivers high quality legal research in order to enhance the rule of law, a knowledge-based society, sustainable development and a just and rule-based legal system at national, European and global levels. The faculty has 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, 45 PhD fellows, and an academic staff of 135 members, and the research at the Faculty of Law explores, challenges and develops the legal foundation for the future Danish and international society. The PhD programme The Goal Of The PhD Programme Is Threefold to educate a new generation of scholars to produce high-quality independent research; to equip PhD candidates with analytical and problem-solving skills required for a successful career in academia or in other positions in both the public and private sectors. to create societal impact through the production of new knowledge and research skills. The Faculty of Law offers supervision by highly qualified academics and provides an excellent opportunity to research contemporary legal issues in an intellectually stimulating environment. At present, the Faculty of Law is particularly interested in proposals for PhD projects falling within research areas covered by the compulsory courses of the Danish Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (see further The Bachelor Degree (LL.B.) – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)). Joint PhD programme in cooperation with the University of Iceland The Faculty of Law also has a joint PhD programme in cooperation with the Faculty of Law at the University of Iceland. Applicants interested in the Joint PhD Programme are kindly asked to state that they apply for the joint PhD programme when submitting the application. Please find more information here: https://jura.ku.dk/pdf/forskningsservice/phd/agreement-on-cooperation.pdf. PhD Students Are Required To Conduct independent and high-quality research under the supervision of a senior member of academic staff at the Faculty. Actively engage in the research environment at the University of Copenhagen, e.g. by participating in national and international conferences, courses, and meetings relevant to their research project. Comply with the formal requirements of the PhD programme. Contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Danish or English offered by the Faculty of Law. Qualifications Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Master of Lawa. If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector. If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level. If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency. If the applicant has a master's degree, we ask that they have obtained a minimum overall grade average of 8.2 or above at the master’s level in accordance with the Danish grading scale (for Danish scale, see here) as well as a master’s thesis graded at 10 or higher (or equivalent for applicants with a foreign educational background). Applicants may submit their application before they have completed their master’s degree. The degree must be obtained before the start date. Applicants must document an aptitude for research through the meritorious assessment of their final thesis, publications, or academic recommendations in order to show that they are capable of undertaking the demanding task of writing a PhD thesis. Applicants must have excellent language skills in English and have excellent communications skills. Application procedure Click ’Apply now’ below to be taken to the online application form. We advise you to have the following documents ready before you begin your online application: Project description: This should include the following: (1) objective(s) of the research, (2) major research questions, (3) review of relevant literature, (4) methodology to be applied in the research, and (5) a timetable that plans for all course requirements to have been met within three years. The project description must elaborate on the value of the proposed research project in terms of its relevance to existing and future research in the field. It is recommended that the project proposal does not exceed 6 A4 pages (excluding bibliography). The document must be in Times New Roman, font size 12, spacing 1.5 with all margins (right, left, top and bottom) set to 2 cm. CV (maximum 2 pages). Diplomas and transcripts. Certified copies of original diploma(s) and transcripts (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree) in the original language and an authorized English translation if they are issued in other language than English or Danish. Grading scale. A certified explanation of grading scale in the original language and an authorized English translation if it is available in other language than English or Danish. Suggested supervisor. The name of a member of academic staff whom you wish to have assigned as your supervisor. You do not need to contact the supervisor but simply make a request in your application. Cover letter. Explaining the choice of the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen as a host institution for the proposed project and outlines how the project fits within the research priorities at the Faculty (maximum 1 page). Submit your application electronically in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, or English. University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all interested parties regardless of personal background to apply for the position. The recruitment process Following the application deadline the Head of the PhD School, with recommendation from the appointment committee, will pre-select PhD applications that will proceed to the assessment stage. Applicants are pre-selected for further assessment in line with the Faculty’s recruitment needs as described in this job advertisement. This is carried out based on the overall assessment of the applicant’s educational qualifications, the quality of the submitted research proposal and its relevance to the Faculty’s research agenda, and other relevant qualifications (e.g. relevant professional experience, any previous academic publications etc.). All applicants are then notified as to whether their application has proceeded to the assessment stage. This assessment is carried out by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants will be notified of the composition of the assessment committee. When the committee has completed its assessment, each applicant can comment on the assessment. A number of qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Terms of employment Successful candidates will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance concerning the salary of PhD students. If you are offered a PhD position, you will receive a regular monthly salary in accordance with Danish law and you will be entitled to an annual research budget. The salary range starts at approximately DKK 30,840 (EUR approx. 4,140) per month before taxes. The Faculty does not provide accommodation. The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching. General information about the PhD programme and the requirements can be found here: https://jura.ku.dk/phd/how-to-obtain-a-phd-scholarship/admission-requirements/. Further information about the application procedure is available from HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number 211-2192/25-2H #2. Closing date for applications The closing date for applications is 1 September 2025, 23:59 CET. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. If all the required documents are not applied, your application will be rejected. Interviews are expected to take place in the beginning of December. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. 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Job portal All vacancies The Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen announces a number of fully funded PhD positions to commence in February 2026 The Faculty of Law was one of the four original faculties at the founding of the University of Copenhagen in 1479. Ever since, the faculty has educated competent candidates for a broad and diverse labor market in the private as well as the public sector both at home and abroad. The Faculty of Law delivers high quality legal research in order to enhance the rule of law, a knowledge-based society, sustainable development and a just and rule-based legal system at national, European and global levels. The faculty has 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, 45 PhD fellows, and an academic staff of 135 members, and the research at the Faculty of Law explores, challenges and develops the legal foundation for the future Danish and international society. The PhD programme The Goal Of The PhD Programme Is Threefold to educate a new generation of scholars to produce high-quality independent research; to equip PhD candidates with analytical and problem-solving skills required for a successful career in academia or in other positions in both the public and private sectors. to create societal impact through the production of new knowledge and research skills. The Faculty of Law offers supervision by highly qualified academics and provides an excellent opportunity to research contemporary legal issues in an intellectually stimulating environment. At present, the Faculty of Law is particularly interested in proposals for PhD projects falling within research areas covered by the compulsory courses of the Danish Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (see further The Bachelor Degree (LL.B.) – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)). Joint PhD programme in cooperation with the University of Iceland The Faculty of Law also has a joint PhD programme in cooperation with the Faculty of Law at the University of Iceland. Applicants interested in the Joint PhD Programme are kindly asked to state that they apply for the joint PhD programme when submitting the application. Please find more information here: https://jura.ku.dk/pdf/forskningsservice/phd/agreement-on-cooperation.pdf. PhD Students Are Required To Conduct independent and high-quality research under the supervision of a senior member of academic staff at the Faculty. Actively engage in the research environment at the University of Copenhagen, e.g. by participating in national and international conferences, courses, and meetings relevant to their research project. Comply with the formal requirements of the PhD programme. Contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Danish or English offered by the Faculty of Law. Qualifications Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Master of Lawa. If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector. If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level. If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency. If the applicant has a master's degree, we ask that they have obtained a minimum overall grade average of 8.2 or above at the master’s level in accordance with the Danish grading scale (for Danish scale, see here) as well as a master’s thesis graded at 10 or higher (or equivalent for applicants with a foreign educational background). Applicants may submit their application before they have completed their master’s degree. The degree must be obtained before the start date. Applicants must document an aptitude for research through the meritorious assessment of their final thesis, publications, or academic recommendations in order to show that they are capable of undertaking the demanding task of writing a PhD thesis. Applicants must have excellent language skills in English and have excellent communications skills. Application procedure Click ’Apply now’ below to be taken to the online application form. We advise you to have the following documents ready before you begin your online application: Project description: This should include the following: (1) objective(s) of the research, (2) major research questions, (3) review of relevant literature, (4) methodology to be applied in the research, and (5) a timetable that plans for all course requirements to have been met within three years. The project description must elaborate on the value of the proposed research project in terms of its relevance to existing and future research in the field. It is recommended that the project proposal does not exceed 6 A4 pages (excluding bibliography). The document must be in Times New Roman, font size 12, spacing 1.5 with all margins (right, left, top and bottom) set to 2 cm. CV (maximum 2 pages). Diplomas and transcripts. Certified copies of original diploma(s) and transcripts (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree) in the original language and an authorized English translation if they are issued in other language than English or Danish. Grading scale. A certified explanation of grading scale in the original language and an authorized English translation if it is available in other language than English or Danish. Suggested supervisor. The name of a member of academic staff whom you wish to have assigned as your supervisor. You do not need to contact the supervisor but simply make a request in your application. Cover letter. Explaining the choice of the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen as a host institution for the proposed project and outlines how the project fits within the research priorities at the Faculty (maximum 1 page). Submit your application electronically in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, or English. University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all interested parties regardless of personal background to apply for the position. The recruitment process Following the application deadline the Head of the PhD School, with recommendation from the appointment committee, will pre-select PhD applications that will proceed to the assessment stage. Applicants are pre-selected for further assessment in line with the Faculty’s recruitment needs as described in this job advertisement. This is carried out based on the overall assessment of the applicant’s educational qualifications, the quality of the submitted research proposal and its relevance to the Faculty’s research agenda, and other relevant qualifications (e.g. relevant professional experience, any previous academic publications etc.). All applicants are then notified as to whether their application has proceeded to the assessment stage. This assessment is carried out by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants will be notified of the composition of the assessment committee. When the committee has completed its assessment, each applicant can comment on the assessment. A number of qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Terms of employment Successful candidates will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance concerning the salary of PhD students. If you are offered a PhD position, you will receive a regular monthly salary in accordance with Danish law and you will be entitled to an annual research budget. The salary range starts at approximately DKK 30,840 (EUR approx. 4,140) per month before taxes. The Faculty does not provide accommodation. The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching. General information about the PhD programme and the requirements can be found here: https://jura.ku.dk/phd/how-to-obtain-a-phd-scholarship/admission-requirements/. Further information about the application procedure is available from HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number 211-2192/25-2H #2. Closing date for applications The closing date for applications is 1 September 2025, 23:59 CET. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. If all the required documents are not applied, your application will be rejected. Interviews are expected to take place in the beginning of December. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. 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Job portal All vacancies The Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen announces a number of fully funded PhD positions to commence in February 2026 The Faculty of Law was one of the four original faculties at the founding of the University of Copenhagen in 1479. Ever since, the faculty has educated competent candidates for a broad and diverse labor market in the private as well as the public sector both at home and abroad. The Faculty of Law delivers high quality legal research in order to enhance the rule of law, a knowledge-based society, sustainable development and a just and rule-based legal system at national, European and global levels. The faculty has 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, 45 PhD fellows, and an academic staff of 135 members, and the research at the Faculty of Law explores, challenges and develops the legal foundation for the future Danish and international society. The PhD programme The Goal Of The PhD Programme Is Threefold to educate a new generation of scholars to produce high-quality independent research; to equip PhD candidates with analytical and problem-solving skills required for a successful career in academia or in other positions in both the public and private sectors. to create societal impact through the production of new knowledge and research skills. The Faculty of Law offers supervision by highly qualified academics and provides an excellent opportunity to research contemporary legal issues in an intellectually stimulating environment. At present, the Faculty of Law is particularly interested in proposals for PhD projects falling within research areas covered by the compulsory courses of the Danish Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (see further The Bachelor Degree (LL.B.) – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)). Joint PhD programme in cooperation with the University of Iceland The Faculty of Law also has a joint PhD programme in cooperation with the Faculty of Law at the University of Iceland. Applicants interested in the Joint PhD Programme are kindly asked to state that they apply for the joint PhD programme when submitting the application. Please find more information here: https://jura.ku.dk/pdf/forskningsservice/phd/agreement-on-cooperation.pdf. PhD Students Are Required To Conduct independent and high-quality research under the supervision of a senior member of academic staff at the Faculty. Actively engage in the research environment at the University of Copenhagen, e.g. by participating in national and international conferences, courses, and meetings relevant to their research project. Comply with the formal requirements of the PhD programme. Contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Danish or English offered by the Faculty of Law. Qualifications Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Master of Lawa. If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector. If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level. If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency. If the applicant has a master's degree, we ask that they have obtained a minimum overall grade average of 8.2 or above at the master’s level in accordance with the Danish grading scale (for Danish scale, see here) as well as a master’s thesis graded at 10 or higher (or equivalent for applicants with a foreign educational background). Applicants may submit their application before they have completed their master’s degree. The degree must be obtained before the start date. Applicants must document an aptitude for research through the meritorious assessment of their final thesis, publications, or academic recommendations in order to show that they are capable of undertaking the demanding task of writing a PhD thesis. Applicants must have excellent language skills in English and have excellent communications skills. Application procedure Click ’Apply now’ below to be taken to the online application form. We advise you to have the following documents ready before you begin your online application: Project description: This should include the following: (1) objective(s) of the research, (2) major research questions, (3) review of relevant literature, (4) methodology to be applied in the research, and (5) a timetable that plans for all course requirements to have been met within three years. The project description must elaborate on the value of the proposed research project in terms of its relevance to existing and future research in the field. It is recommended that the project proposal does not exceed 6 A4 pages (excluding bibliography). The document must be in Times New Roman, font size 12, spacing 1.5 with all margins (right, left, top and bottom) set to 2 cm. CV (maximum 2 pages). Diplomas and transcripts. Certified copies of original diploma(s) and transcripts (both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree) in the original language and an authorized English translation if they are issued in other language than English or Danish. Grading scale. A certified explanation of grading scale in the original language and an authorized English translation if it is available in other language than English or Danish. Suggested supervisor. The name of a member of academic staff whom you wish to have assigned as your supervisor. You do not need to contact the supervisor but simply make a request in your application. Cover letter. Explaining the choice of the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen as a host institution for the proposed project and outlines how the project fits within the research priorities at the Faculty (maximum 1 page). Submit your application electronically in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, or English. University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all interested parties regardless of personal background to apply for the position. The recruitment process Following the application deadline the Head of the PhD School, with recommendation from the appointment committee, will pre-select PhD applications that will proceed to the assessment stage. Applicants are pre-selected for further assessment in line with the Faculty’s recruitment needs as described in this job advertisement. This is carried out based on the overall assessment of the applicant’s educational qualifications, the quality of the submitted research proposal and its relevance to the Faculty’s research agenda, and other relevant qualifications (e.g. relevant professional experience, any previous academic publications etc.). All applicants are then notified as to whether their application has proceeded to the assessment stage. This assessment is carried out by an expert assessment committee. Selected applicants will be notified of the composition of the assessment committee. When the committee has completed its assessment, each applicant can comment on the assessment. A number of qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Terms of employment Successful candidates will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance concerning the salary of PhD students. If you are offered a PhD position, you will receive a regular monthly salary in accordance with Danish law and you will be entitled to an annual research budget. The salary range starts at approximately DKK 30,840 (EUR approx. 4,140) per month before taxes. The Faculty does not provide accommodation. The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching. General information about the PhD programme and the requirements can be found here: https://jura.ku.dk/phd/how-to-obtain-a-phd-scholarship/admission-requirements/. Further information about the application procedure is available from HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number 211-2192/25-2H #2. Closing date for applications The closing date for applications is 1 September 2025, 23:59 CET. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. If all the required documents are not applied, your application will be rejected. Interviews are expected to take place in the beginning of December. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. 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Job portal All vacancies Post doc position in cancer genomics Weischenfeldt research group, BRIC University of Copenhagen We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and talented PhD-level computational biologist to join our team commencing November 1st, 2025 or as soon as possible hereafter. Our group and research The Weischenfeldt lab use genome data science to delineate the mutational mechanisms and clonal evolution of cancer, with a particular focus on genomic structural rearrangements. We use computational and experimental approaches including WGS, single-cell, and long-read sequencing together with chromatin conformation techniques to understand how cancers mutate and evolve, which we are applying to cancer patient material in close collaboration with clinical colleagues at the hospital. Project Description Malignant brain tumours are highly complex and heterogeneous disorders, with extensive ongoing clonal evolution. The project involves integrative data science analyses of both retrospective and prospective collected genomic and epigenetic sequencing data, imaging and clinical data from brain tumour patients to examine the evolutionary trajectories and treatment resistance mechanisms of patients with brain tumours. The successful candidates will be joining a larger team of cross-disciplinary cancer researchers and clinicians, with the aims to uncover basic mechanisms that can be translated to the clinic. Starting date : November 1st or after agreement. Duration: 2 years with possibility for extension. Principal supervisor is group leader, Prof Joachim Weischenfeldt, BRIC and Rigshospitalet, joachim.weischenfeldt@bric.ku.dk, Phone: +453545 6040 Your job You will be working with data from patient-derived tumour material in collaboration with other team members. Your job will include development of novel and executing existing computational methods including machine learning methods to integrate genomics, transcriptomics and epigenomics data set to uncover genomic-epigenomic interactions and cancer evolution trajectories. The tasks will include quality assessment, processing and filtering of different data modalities, and co-supervision of junior researchers in the group. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research ideas and approaches. The position involves interdisciplinary research through exchange of ideas and results with clinicians and researchers. Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: Essential Experience And Skills You have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics or related areas You are highly experienced in working with NGS data and have experience with multi-omic data Experience with tumour evolution reconstruction Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams Excellent English skills written and spoken Desirable Experience And Skills Experience with machine learning and statistics Knowledge on mutational mechanisms in cancer Publications as co-author or first author in a related area Fellowships, grants and prizes Place of employment The place of employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to HPC. Please read more about our research at https://www.bric.ku.dk/Research/weischenfeldt-group/ Terms of employment Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund. Non-Danish 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 position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025. Questions For further information please contact Joachim Weischenfeldt, joachim.weischenfeldt@bric.ku.dk 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 Motivated 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. Letters of recommendation Furthermore, the applicant should provide at least one letter of recommendation. To be taken into consideration, the letter must be signed by the supporting person with institutional letter head and in PDF-format. Please make sure that an easy match between the recommendation letter and the individual applicant is possible. Application deadline: 31. August 2025, 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. 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. University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone. APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Contact Joachim Lütken Weischenfeldt E-mail: joachim.weischenfeldt@bric.ku.dk Info Application deadline: 31-08-2025 Employment start: 01-11-2025 Department/Location: Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) Search all vacancies