PhD Fellowship in Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the Globe Institute, Denmark

  •  PhD
  •  28-Sep-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Salary starting at 30,841 DKK/month (approx. 4,131 EUR) plus pension

The University of Copenhagen, Globe Institute is offering a PhD Fellowship in Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the Globe Institute for the academic session 2025/2026.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish MSc in a relevant field such as population genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, biology, computer science, or statistics. Strong academic performance, relevant research experience, and a motivated interest in human evolutionary history and computational genomics are essential.

The University of Copenhagen is Denmark’s oldest and largest university, consistently ranked among Europe’s top universities. It is a research-intensive institution offering a wide range of programs across the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences, and social sciences. UCPH is known for its strong international collaborations, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to sustainability, diversity, and academic excellence.
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Københavns Universitet Information

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PhD Fellowship in Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution at the Globe Institute, Denmark 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants of all nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD fellowship in Population Genetics at the University of Copenhagen

  • Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish MSc in a relevant field such as population genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, biology, computer science, statistics, or related areas.

    • Demonstrated strong academic performance (grade point average considered).

    • Relevant professional qualifications and research experience.

    • A curious and motivated mindset with interest in human evolutionary history, programming, and archaic human genomics.

    • English language proficiency.

    • Additional merits include publications, work experience, and participation in relevant professional activities.

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Offered Benefits

  • A fully funded 3-year PhD fellowship including salary and pension in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

  • Monthly salary starting at 30,841 DKK (approx. 4,131 EUR) plus pension, depending on seniority.

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary research environment at the Globe Institute.

  • Access to world-class datasets (over 1.1 million genomes) and the chance to develop computational methods for studying archaic introgression.

  • Benefits of University of Copenhagen’s family-friendly policies, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.

  • Opportunities for research stays abroad, teaching experience, and academic career development.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their application electronically via the University of Copenhagen’s recruitment portal. Required documents include:

  1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  3. Certified copy of MSc diploma and transcript of records (with English translation if applicable)

  4. List of publications (if available)

For details on eligibility of foreign degrees, applicants may consult Denmark’s educational assessment database. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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