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PhD Fellowship in Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Severe Post-Acute Disease Biology at the University of Copenhagen University of Copenhagen in Denmark

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PhD

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Molecular Biology

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PhD fellowship position for 3 years with salary, pension, and employment terms according to the Danish agreement for academics in the state, depending on seniority. The position is full time (37 hours/week).

Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

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Denmark

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University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Aging
Medical Science
Mitochondrial Disease
Immunometabolism
Metabolomic

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PhD fellowship at the University of Copenhagen in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, focused on cellular mechanisms underlying severe post-acute disease biology.

The project is hosted in the Desler Group and investigates how mitochondrial dysfunction, immunometabolic reprogramming, cellular senescence, and persistent inflammatory responses contribute to chronic disease development after viral infections and during aging. The work combines human cohort studies, multi-omics (proteomics and metabolomics), and advanced 2D/3D cellular model systems.

The specific project is interdisciplinary and carried out with Amager & Hvidovre Hospital. The PhD student will develop and optimize transwell barrier models to study the effects of circulating factors from post-acute disease on disease-relevant cells, and connect these functional readouts with plasma-based multi-omics data.

Eligibility highlights: a relevant Master’s degree; hands-on mammalian cell culture; molecular biology skills such as qPCR and Western blotting; strong background in mitochondrial metabolism and Seahorse XF analysis; previous publications; and prior experience with EU Horizon projects. Strong English communication skills are required. Experience with human plasma exposure models, transwell systems, and 3D spheroids is an advantage.

Funding and terms: 3-year PhD fellowship, full-time (37 hours/week), with salary and pension according to Danish academic agreements.

Deadline: 13 September 2026, 23:59 CET. Start date: 1 January 2027.

How to apply: Submit the application electronically through the Apply Now portal with a motivation letter, CV, certified MSc diploma and transcript, and publication list.

Funding details

PhD fellowship position for 3 years with salary, pension, and employment terms according to the Danish agreement for academics in the state, depending on seniority. The position is full time (37 hours/week).

What's required

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree (e.g. Human Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or related field). Required experience includes mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and Western blotting, strong interest and background in mitochondrial metabolism, and experience with mitochondrial analyses including Seahorse XF metabolic flux analysis. Previous publications are required, as is prior experience with EU Horizon projects. Excellent written and oral English skills are required. Desirable experience includes human plasma exposure in vitro inflammation models, transwell models, and 3D spheroids. The candidate should be highly motivated, structured, flexible, curious, and able to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary international environment.

How to apply

Apply electronically via the university’s Apply now portal. Submit a motivated letter, CV, certified MSc diploma and transcript (with English translation if needed), and a list of publications. Ensure the application meets all stated requirements before the deadline.

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