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University of Copenhagen

PhD Fellowship in Solid State Pharmacy and Amorphous Drug Formulation University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

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Denmark

University

University of Copenhagen

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Drug Delivery
Material Characterization
Drug Formulation
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Computational Modelling

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PhD fellowship in solid state pharmacy at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen.

This three-year PhD project focuses on amorphous drug formulation, amorphous engineering, and the stabilization/confinement of amorphous forms of poorly water-soluble drugs in biocompatible particles. The research combines experimental characterization with computational modelling to study amorphous variability, polyamorphs, solubility enhancement, and physical stability without additional excipients.

The project is hosted by the Pharmaceuticals, Products and Processes (3P) research group, an internationally collaborative team working on solid-state pharmaceutical systems, crystalline-to-amorphous transformations, rheology, and pharmaceutical processing. The department’s broader research spans pharmaceutical technology and formulation, drug delivery, advanced drug analysis, and clinical/social pharmacy.

Eligibility highlights: applicants need a master’s degree related to the subject area (for example solid-state pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or drug formulation) equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s degree. Strong candidates will have a background in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field, plus good physical chemistry/solid-state knowledge, strong data interpretation skills, interest in interdisciplinary research, and excellent English communication. Experience with DSC, PXRD, IR spectroscopy, solid-state NMR, programming (Python/MATLAB), or computational modelling is an advantage.

Funding and terms: this is a full-time PhD fellowship for 3 years. Salary, pension, and employment conditions follow the Danish academic agreement; the post states a starting monthly salary of about 31,600 DKK plus pension (depending on seniority).

Application window: submit the application online by 7 August 2026, 23:59 CET. Required documents include a motivation letter, CV, certified MSc diploma and transcript, publication list if possible, and references/recommendations if possible. The application must be submitted in English.

Supervisor: Associate Professor Inês Catarina Batista Martins (principal supervisor). Contact emails listed in the post include ines.martins@sund.ku.dk and marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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