The University of Copenhagen is pleased to announce a PhD fellowship in Microbial Community Interactions within the Department of Food Science. This exciting opportunity allows candidates to contribute to innovative research on bacterial communities and plant food loss reduction.
To be eligible for the PhD fellowship at the University of Copenhagen, applicants must hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in a relevant field such as Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related disciplines. Candidates should have experience with bacterial cultivation, biofilm models, confocal microscopy, and genetic engineering techniques.Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is one of Europe’s leading research institutions and Denmark’s largest university. Renowned for its high academic standards, it offers a diverse range of programs across six faculties, including Science, Health, and Humanities. The university is part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), promoting innovative research and collaboration globally.
Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.