4807 English-speaking jobs in Copenhagen

Postdoctoral researcher position for 24 months in Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering. The research group focuses on engineering microorganisms for the production of high-value compounds. Duties include research, teaching, and other related tasks.

Postdoc position in Biology at the University of Copenhagen. The project focuses on dissecting how stem cell-microenvironment crosstalk guides stem cell migration during tissue regeneration using the Drosophila Melanogaster midgut as a model system.

Develop computational and statistical methods for analyses of sedimentary DNA. PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field required. Experience in software development and an active interest in applications in genetics, evolution, and ecology are essential.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences seeks a Clinical Professor to lead the Graduate Programme in Life Cycle in Medicine. The Head of Graduate Programme will ensure the program offers mandatory activities, relevant scientific and transferable skills courses, and opportunities for PhD student development and networking.

Research Assistant position available at the NNF Center of Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), University of Copenhagen. Successful candidate will work on projects involving human lung organoid models and have the opportunity to transition into a funded PhD position.

Academic Officer to support Tenure Track Assistant Professor Raghavendra Selvan in maintaining, documenting, and reviewing software tools and research reports. Requires a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent, proficiency in Python or similar, and excellent analytical and written English skills.

PhD fellowship in biostatistics focusing on group sequential trials and challenges from pipeline data and non-standard survival endpoints. The successful applicant will have a solid background in mathematical statistics and biostatistics, including programming in R.

Two postdoctoral positions are available in ancient pathogen genomics at the Globe Institute. Successful candidates will conduct bioinformatic, statistical, and evolutionary analyses of ancient DNA data. Responsibilities include developing and applying methods to detect and analyze ancient pathogen DNA, performing evolutionary analyses, and integrating genomic data with archaeological and environmental context. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field and strong experience in computational analysis of large-scale sequencing datasets.

Postdoctoral researcher position available at the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center. The successful candidate will develop a research agenda related to mental or physical health among young adults (18-40 years) using multi-layered longitudinal data. Responsibilities include exploring and applying methods for health-complexity research, contributing to publications, collaborating with researchers, and participating in research-based teaching.

Postdoctoral positions in ancient environmental genomics are available at the Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS). Successful candidates will apply computational and statistical approaches to reconstruct past ecosystems and analyze population-level processes within and among species. Applicants must have a PhD in bioinformatics, statistics, community ecology, biology, computational ecology, or a related field and demonstrated expertise in ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA) analysis and metagenomic pipelines.

PhD fellowship focused on developing new compounds for cancer therapy. Responsibilities include establishing an SPR protocol, performing in vitro and in vivo studies, and assessing the specificity of target binding of fluorescent molecules. Requires a Master of Science degree in biological sciences, experience with animal cancer models, and proficiency in SPR assays, cell-based assays, and flow cytometry.

Postdoc position in pig nutrition and physiology with a focus on nutritional strategies to reduce tail biting in weaned pigs. Responsibilities include experimental trials, data analysis, literature reviews, and research publication.

Postdoctoral researcher to study the cellular and molecular effects of oncogenic mutations on tissue regeneration. Responsibilities include establishing organoid models, engineering organoid lines, and generating and analyzing large multi-modal datasets.

PhD fellowship in yeast-based biosensors. The project focuses on establishing yeast-based biosensors utilizing G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) to sense small molecules. The goal is to develop new technologies to identify food and beverage ingredients. Applicants should have a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, synthetic biology, or related fields.

PhD scholarship at CEBI, University of Copenhagen, starting September 1, 2026. Successful candidates will conduct research on behavior, inequality, and economic policy, combining insights from various fields. Applicants must have a strong academic background in Economics and be eligible for a PhD program.

Two postdoc positions are available at the Faculty of Theology, UCPH, starting April 1, 2026. The research project, Writing with the Dead – N.F.S. Grundtvig’s Use of Historical Sources, investigates how Danish theologian N.F.S. Grundtvig used textual sources. Applicants should have a PhD in Theology or Humanities, experience in interdisciplinary work, knowledge of Grundtvig's writings and sources, and proficiency in reading 19th century vernacular Danish.

Postdoctoral researcher position in biophysics focusing on intrinsically disordered transcription factors and their interactions with chromatin. The project utilizes single-molecule techniques and cell biology experiments to elucidate molecular mechanisms and genome engagement in live cells.

Staff Scientist to support malaria vaccine development, focusing on a vaccine against placental malaria. Requires documented experience in protein chemistry and transfer of processes to CMOs. Proven ability to envision, plan, and execute research projects is essential. Good English skills are required.

The University of Copenhagen seeks a Junior Group Leader to develop a cutting-edge research program in translational stem cell medicine. Candidates should have a strong track record in stem cell biology and a translational focus involving regenerative cell or gene therapies, disease modeling, and/or stem cell-based drug development.

PhD fellowship in Immunology and Infectious diseases focusing on characterizing antigen antibody interactions at a molecular level for group A streptococcus infection. The project will utilize high throughput Surface Plasmon Resonance, single particle cryo-EM and ML based protein design.