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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Stem Cell-Based Disease Modelling of Parkinson’s Disease University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
PhD position is fixed-term for 3 years with salary, pension, and employment terms according to the Danish agreement for academics in the state. The post mentions a postdoctoral fellow position, but no funding details for the postdoc are provided in the supplied text.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Denmark
University
University of Copenhagen
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University of Copenhagen / Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW) is recruiting for a PhD position and a postdoctoral fellow in stem cell-based disease modelling of Parkinson’s disease.
The research focuses on how pesticides and other environmental toxicants affect dopamine neuron health and may contribute to Parkinson’s disease development. The PhD project is embedded in a large interdisciplinary consortium and will involve close collaboration with toxicologists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and chemical analysts.
The PhD project uses human stem cell models, including differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into neurons, astrocytes, and microglia, high-throughput screening, qRT-PCR, immunocytochemistry, confocal imaging, MEA, calcium imaging, neurotransmitter release assays, single-cell RNA sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis. The lab also works on broader disease modelling and translational stem cell research in a highly international environment.
Eligibility highlights: for the PhD, a Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Human Biology, Medicine, or a related field is required, along with prior experience in stem cells or neuroscience, strong teamwork, and fluent English. Preferred experience includes human pluripotent stem cells, glial/neuronal culture, screening assays, electrophysiology/MEA, CRISPR/Cas9, and single-cell RNA-seq.
Funding: the PhD is a 3-year fixed-term salaried position with pension and standard Danish academic employment terms. No detailed funding information is provided for the postdoc in the supplied text.
Application window: deadline is 19 April 2026. The PhD application is submitted through the university portal and requires a motivation letter, CV, publication list, MSc diploma/transcript, and two references. A separate application link is provided for the postdoc.
Funding details
PhD position is fixed-term for 3 years with salary, pension, and employment terms according to the Danish agreement for academics in the state. The post mentions a postdoctoral fellow position, but no funding details for the postdoc are provided in the supplied text.
What's required
PhD applicants must have a Master’s degree related to the project area such as Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Human Biology, Medicine or similar, plus prior research experience in stem cells or neuroscience, a collaborative mindset, strong team spirit, and fluency in English (written and spoken). Strongly preferred experience includes human pluripotent stem cells, neuronal/microglial/astrocyte culture, high-throughput screening and high-content image analysis, neuronal connectivity or function assays (electrophysiology/MEA), qRT-PCR, ICC, confocal imaging, automated image analysis, CRISPR/Cas9 editing of hiPSCs/hESCs, and single-cell RNA-seq including bioinformatic analysis. A strong academic track record, productive publication list, and positive references are valued. The postdoc call is mentioned in the post, but the detailed eligibility criteria are not provided in the supplied text.
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