The Kristensen Group at the Biotech Research and Innovation Center (BRIC), University of Copenhagen, and Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, is recruiting for a PhD fellowship or Postdoc position in brain tumor bioinformatics, commencing March 2026. This opportunity is ideal for ambitious bioinformaticians interested in cancer biology, computational analysis, and translational medicine, with a particular focus on the spatial organization of the tumor microenvironment and its impact on brain tumor aggressiveness and therapy response. The research group, led by Professor Bjarne Winther Kristensen, specializes in understanding how the tumor microenvironment influences brain tumor behavior, especially in glioblastoma. Projects involve working with patient tumor tissue, experimental in vitro and in vivo models, and advanced bioinformatics. The main tasks include bioinformatic investigation of tumor cells and microenvironment in histologically distinct glioblastoma samples, correlation with clinical outcomes, and analysis of samples from patient-derived animal models. Cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics technologies are used to measure gene expression within intact tumor sections, preserving spatial relationships between malignant, stromal, and immune cells. Applicants should have a background in biological sciences and documented experience in high-plex spatial transcriptomics or single-cell/nuclei RNA sequencing, as well as proficiency in R or Python. Qualifications must correspond to an MD or a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s degree in relevant fields such as human biology, neuroimmunology, or bioinformatics. For postdoc applicants, a relevant PhD thesis is required. Additional assessment criteria include grade point average, professional qualifications, previous publications, work experience, other professional activities, a strong interest in brain tumor biology, and language skills. The position is full-time (37 hours/week) and fixed-term for 3 years, with salary, pension, and employment conditions following Danish Region’s guidelines. The research environment is creative, stimulating, and international, with access to modern laboratories and platforms for spatial analysis. Applications must be submitted electronically via the job portal before 31 December 2025, 23:59 CET. Required documents include a motivation letter, CV, certified copies of degrees and transcripts, publication list, and optional recommendation letters. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview, and all applicants will be notified once the selection process is completed. For further information, contact Professor Bjarne Winther Kristensen at [email protected]. More details about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are available on the Graduate School’s website.

The University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD fellowship or postdoctoral position in brain tumor bioinformatics at the Biotech Research and Innovation Center (BRIC), commencing March 2026. The successful candidate will join Professor Bjarne Winther Kristensen’s research group, which focuses on understanding how the tumor microenvironment influences brain tumor aggressiveness and therapy response, with a particular emphasis on glioblastoma. The group employs advanced bioinformatics and cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics technologies to analyze tumor cells and their microenvironment in both patient samples and animal models, correlating findings with clinical outcomes. The research environment is highly collaborative and international, providing excellent opportunities for academic and research career growth. The main tasks involve integrative analysis of genomics and neuro-oncology data, with a strong emphasis on computational and translational research. Candidates will work with multi-disciplinary teams and have access to modern laboratories and spatial analysis platforms. Applicants must hold an MD or a master’s degree in a relevant field such as human biology, neuroimmunology, or bioinformatics for the PhD position, or a PhD in a related area for the postdoc. The degree must be equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s. Documented experience in the project area, such as data analysis of high-plex spatial transcriptomics, single-cell/nuclei RNA sequencing, or proficiency in R or Python, is required. Additional selection criteria include GPA, professional qualifications, previous publications, relevant work experience, other professional activities, a strong interest in brain tumor biology, and language skills. The position is full-time and fixed-term for three years, with salary and employment conditions following Danish Region’s guidelines. The application deadline is 31 December 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a motivation letter, CV, certified copies of degrees, academic transcripts, publication list, and optional recommendation letters. For more information, visit the official vacancy page or contact Professor Bjarne Winther Kristensen at [email protected] . Keywords: brain tumor bioinformatics, glioblastoma, spatial transcriptomics, neuro-oncology, genomics, computational biology, data-driven research, neuroimmunology, human biology.

The University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD fellowship or Postdoc position in brain tumor bioinformatics, commencing in March 2026. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Professor and consultant neuropathologist Bjarne Winther Kristensen, based at the Biotech Research and Innovation Center (BRIC), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, and the Bartholin Institute, Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet. The group’s main research interest is understanding how the tumor microenvironment influences brain tumor aggressiveness and therapy response, with a particular focus on glioblastoma. Projects in the group utilize patient tumor tissue, experimental in vitro and in vivo models, and advanced bioinformatics approaches. The core tasks for the PhD or postdoc will involve bioinformatic investigation of tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment in histologically distinct glioblastoma patient samples, correlating these findings with clinical outcomes. The project will also include analysis of samples from patient-derived animal models. Cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics technologies will be employed, enabling gene expression measurement within intact tumor sections and preserving spatial relationships between malignant, stromal, and immune cells. The ideal candidate should have a background in biological sciences and documented experience in high-plex spatial transcriptomics or single-cell/nuclei RNA sequencing, or proficiency in R or Python. Applicants must hold an MD or a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) in a relevant field such as human biology, neuroimmunology, or bioinformatics. If the applicant has a PhD, the thesis should be relevant to the project area. Additional assessment criteria include grade point average, professional qualifications, previous publications, relevant work experience, other professional activities, a strong interest in brain tumor biology, and language skills. The position is full-time (37 hours/week) and limited to a fixed term of 3 years. Salary, pension, and employment conditions follow the Danish Region’s guidelines. The research environment is creative, stimulating, and international, with access to modern laboratories and platforms for spatial analysis. To apply, submit your application electronically via the provided link before 31 December 2025, 23.59 CET. Required documents include a motivation letter, CV, certified copies of degrees and transcripts, publication list, and optional recommendation letters. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an on-site or virtual interview. For specific information about the fellowship, contact Professor Bjarne Kristensen at [email protected]. General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available on the Graduate School’s website. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking to advance their expertise in brain tumor biology, bioinformatics, and spatial transcriptomics within a leading European research institution.