The University of Copenhagen is offering a International PhD Fellowships in System Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience. The project focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms of pain perception using advanced techniques like Neuropixels recordings, imaging, and optogenetics in behaving mice.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must hold a master’s degree in neuroscience or a related quantitative field, have experience with in vivo rodent experiments (e.g., surgery, electrophysiology, imaging), and possess skills in data analysis and teamwork.
The University of Copenhagen is a top-ranked public research university located in Denmark’s capital. Established in 1479, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. The university is renowned for its high-quality education, world-class research, and international outlook. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, it offers a dynamic learning environment across a wide range of academic fields.
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.