PhD and Postdoc Positions in Stem Cell-Based Disease Modelling of Parkinson’s Disease
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.
