The University of Copenhagen’s Department of Food Science invites applications for a PhD fellowship in Computational Biology. This exciting opportunity, funded by the Novonordisk Foundation, involves groundbreaking research in microbiome and metabolomics, contributing to personalized nutrition strategies.
Eligibility for this scholarship requires applicants to have a relevant master’s degree in fields such as Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or similar. Candidates must possess strong professional qualifications, a solid understanding of microbiome and metabolomics data related to nutrition, and a keen interest in scientific computing and mathematical modeling.Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. It is recognized for its high standards in research and teaching, consistently ranking among the top universities globally. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university offers a wide range of programs across six faculties, covering natural sciences, humanities, law, and more.
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.