PhD or Postdoctoral Positions in Computational off-target Analysis of siRNA and Small Peptides, Denmark

  •  PhD, Fellowship
  •  03-Jan-2025
  •   Denmark
  • $$  Fully funded positions

The University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD or Postdoctoral Positions in Computational off-target Analysis of siRNA and Small Peptides These positions are part of the ENSAFE project, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, aiming to develop innovative computational tools for environmental risk assessment of bio-based plant protection products.

Eligibility for this program is open to motivated and enthusiastic candidates with strong technical backgrounds in bioinformatics, computer science, or related fields. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in programming, machine learning, data analysis, and omics techniques, along with excellent English communication and teamwork skills.The University of Copenhagen (UCPH), founded in 1479, is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and Denmark’s oldest institution of higher education. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, UCPH offers a dynamic and innovative environment for learning and discovery across a broad range of disciplines. The university is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and is consistently ranked among the top universities globally.

Københavns Universitet Information

Københavns Universitet Grants

PhD or Postdoctoral Positions in Computational off-target Analysis of siRNA and Small Peptides, 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

  • University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
  • Department: Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • Course Level: PhD/ Postdoctoral
  • Award: Fully funded positions
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Two
  • Nationality: International
  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Offered Benefits

Salary

    • Postdocs: Starting at 35,000 DKK/month (approx. 4,700 EUR).
    • PhD students: Starting at 27,800 DKK/month (approx. 3,700 EUR).
  • Additional 17.1% pension contribution.
  • Tax reductions for eligible international applicants.
  • Opportunity to work in a highly international and collaborative research environment.
  • Access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure and potential supercomputing facilities.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application online in English by 3 January 2025 (23.59 CET). The application must include:

  1. Motivation letter detailing qualifications under “Essential” and “Desirable” skills.
  2. CV including education, research experience, language proficiency, and other relevant skills.
  3. Certified copies of:
    • For PhD applicants: MSc diploma and transcripts (or statement if incomplete).
    • For Postdoc applicants: PhD certificate (or supervisor’s statement if incomplete).
  4. List of publications.
  5. Personal recommendations (if unavailable, provide an explanation).

For application details, visit: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

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