If selected, apply for and obtain admission to the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences PhD School for this project as a condition of employment.
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The University of Copenhagen is recruiting for a three-year, full-time PhD on protein analysis and dynamics, with a planned start date of 1 February 2027. The research investigates a calcium-sensing protein involved in neuronal signalling and uses methods including hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS), radioligand binding and SAXS. The position is funded through a larger Novo Nordisk Foundation project. employment.ku.dk
Applicants should have a relevant academic background, such as pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry or a related field. Applicants educated outside Denmark need a degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree, or at minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree and qualifications at master’s level. Relevant laboratory experience is advantageous; experience with HDX-MS is particularly valued. Good English is required; Danish is preferred. employment.ku.dk
A three-year, full-time employment appointment, with a stated starting monthly salary of approximately DKK 31,800, depending on seniority, plus pension. The position also includes research training and teaching duties. The vacancy does not specify airfare, housing, insurance or visa costs as covered benefits. employment.ku.dk Required documents Submit an English-language application with:
Apply online through the university recruitment portal by 1 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Appointment is also conditional on successful admission to the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences PhD School for this specific project. The vacancy lists a planned start date of 1 February 2027. employment.ku.dk
The appointment is full-time, averaging 37 hours per week, and requires teaching and other academic duties. The employment offer is conditional on PhD-school enrolment. employment.ku.dk Visa and immigration information The university links applicants to its international staff mobility information. The vacancy does not state that visa approval or immigration expenses are guaranteed or paid. Applicants should confirm their individual requirements with the university and relevant Danish authorities. employment.ku.dk
This is a paid doctoral employment opportunity. The salary is approximate, and the vacancy does not enumerate other relocation or living-cost benefits. Applicants should confirm their eligibility for the separate PhD-school enrolment requirement.
