Johnny T. Ottesen

Roskilde University and Novo Nordisk are offering a postdoctoral position in translational mathematical modelling of energy expenditure , with a focus on obesity , clinical weight loss prediction , and whole-body energy expenditure . The project sits at the intersection of applied mathematics , scientific computing , quantitative system pharmacology (QSP) , and medical science . The research will develop and refine ODE and SDE models to improve translation from in vitro and animal data to human outcomes. Key topics include emerging energy-expenditure targets, organ-specific mechanisms, futile metabolic cycles, and other energy-expending processes relevant to obesity therapy development. The position is anchored in the Mathematics & Physics section (IMFUFA) at Roskilde University and is part of a collaboration with Novo Nordisk . The department emphasizes mathematical modelling of biological and physical systems, making this a strong fit for candidates interested in dynamical systems and translational modelling in health and medicine. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in applied mathematics, scientific computing, quantitative biology, computational engineering, or a related area. Strong knowledge of dynamical systems, especially ODEs, experience with Bayesian parameter estimation, programming skills in Python or Julia, and excellent English communication skills are required. The ideal candidate should also be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate closely with supervisors and industry scientists. Funding and terms: the postdoc is funded, full-time (37 hours/week), and limited to 2 years . Salary and employment conditions follow Danish university agreements; no specific stipend amount is listed. Application window: applications must be submitted by 2026-08-10 . Applications must be in English and include a cover letter, CV, education documentation, publication list, up to five relevant scientific works, and a co-author statement if applicable. An optional teaching portfolio may also be included. For further information, the post mentions Professor Johnny T. Ottesen and Head of Department Susanne Sørensen at Roskilde University.