Three PhD positions in computational plant biology and AI starting in 2027
Three PhD positions starting in 2027
in
computational plant biology and AI
at the
University of Copenhagen
, in the
Mutwil Lab
(Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Frederiksberg, Denmark).
The projects sit at the intersection of plant biology, bioinformatics, AI, knowledge graphs, regulatory networks, multi-omics, and comparative/evolutionary analysis. Possible research directions include:
knowledge graphs and gene function
(connecting plant literature with molecular data to predict gene function),
stress responses and Boolean networks
(how plants integrate heat, drought, and other environmental signals),
specialised metabolism and plant pigments
(genes and pathways behind remarkable plant molecules), and
comparative and evolutionary biology
(shared and reinvented mechanisms across plants).
The post emphasizes curiosity, scientific judgment, and learning potential. Prior coding experience is optional at entry, but a willingness to learn computational and quantitative approaches is essential. Applicants should be comfortable questioning evidence, interpreting data critically, and connecting results to broader biological questions. Biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, mathematics, computer science, and related backgrounds are all welcomed.
Funding:
projects are supported by the
Novo Nordisk Foundation
and the
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
programme. No stipend amount is stated in the post.
Requirements:
an
M.Sc. degree is mandatory
. The duration is stated as
3 years
for holders of a 2-year M.Sc. or
1+3 years
for holders of a 1-year M.Sc.
How to apply:
send your CV and short answers by email to
[email protected]
with the subject line
PhD 2027 application
. Use the provided email template, attach your CV, and answer the four questions in the email body. This is an initial expression of interest; formal vacancy links, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and exact start dates will be announced separately.
Location:
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
