The University of Copenhagen is offering International Postdoctoral Position in Food Oral Perception for the academic session 2025/2026. This position will explore how fermented seed foods and fungal growth affect taste and mouthfeel.
This postdoctoral position is open to applicants worldwide with a PhD in sensory science, food science, or a related field. Candidates should have expertise in sensory analysis, particularly focused on the texture and palatability of food, and a strong interest in plant-based foods, including research on fermented seed foods and fungal mycelium growth.Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is Denmark’s oldest university and one of the oldest in Northern Europe. Located in the capital city, it serves as a prominent public research institution with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and innovation. The university comprises six faculties—Health and Medical Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science, Social Sciences, and Theology—spread across four campuses in Copenhagen.
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.