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The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design at the University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint two new group leaders in de novo protein design from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. These positions will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and associated with the Department of Biology (Faculty of Science) or the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences). About the CenterThe Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design (CPD) is a new initiative that spans the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The aim of the centre is to accelerate protein design by gaining a deeper understanding of sequence-to-structure/function relationships in proteins, and by developing methods to programme these into functional, designed proteins. CPD research is broad and not prescriptive, covering both fundamental and applied de novo protein design. Our three themes are: Programmable De Novo Protein Design, aimed at improving methods for protein design by combining rational, physics-based, and AI-based approaches Contextualised Protein Design, that is, designing proteins that are fit for purpose such as working directly and optimally in cells, chemical reactors, etc; and Biodesign for Sustainability and Healthcare, for instance working with biotech and industry to deliver synthetic proteins to address real-world challenges and needs. The centre will train the next generation of protein scientists for careers in protein design and engineering, and it will apply protein-design methods to a diverse array of fundamental and real-world challenges. The CPD is funded by a 700M DKK (94M EUR) grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation initially for 7 years, from August 2025. It is housed in a completely new, purpose-built space with excellent facilities for computational and experimental protein design.  For further information on the CPD, see our web page. Job descriptionThe successful candidates will have strong backgrounds in computational and/or experimental de novo protein design, and an ambitious research and teaching plan in protein design that aligns both with the CPD mission and the teaching and research of one of the host departments. Because the CPD is a highly integrated, open, and collaborative environment, we aim to appoint new assistant or associate professors with strong skills in and a demonstrated record of collaboration and community engagement. Specifically, the new group leaders will be expected to contribute to the development of the centre, mentoring its students and junior researchers, and fostering an innovative and inclusive academic environment. We welcome applicants who show a commitment to diversity, knowledge transfer, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public engagement, and who would contribute to these wider remits of the CPD mission and those of the host department to achieve societal impact of their research. The CPD will support several core PhD student/postdoctoral positions for each assistant/associate professor appointment, along with running and travel costs, and access to excellent CPD facilities for computational and experimental protein design.  The new assistant/associate professors will be expected to raise external funds to grow their groups. The responsibilities will primarily consist of: Research, including publication and academic dissemination Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of students and researchers Fundraising to establish strong research programmes and lead interdisciplinary research projects Research-based teaching at all levels, including associated examination Sharing knowledge with the wider scientific and non-scientific communities, including participation in public debates Contributing actively to the management and development of the CPD through internal roles and responsibilities Integrating the CPD into the wider University of Copenhagen and regional ecosystems Contributing to broader academic assessments and endeavours Required qualificationsApplicants should have a strong track record in one or both of computational and experimental de novo protein design. We do not have any specific research topics or interests in mind for these positions – we are looking for exceptional individuals with energy and ambition to help build and advance research in the CPD at this early and formative stage.  However, alignment with one or more of the CPD’s research themes outlined above will be essential. Applicants should be able to teach topics broadly across protein science, biochemistry, pharmacology, structural biology, or related subjects on the BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in one of the two host departments, and are expected to contribute to the development of new courses incorporating protein design. In addition, a clear and structured plan for internal and external collaborations will be considered favourably. Tenure-track assistant professor.Assessment of applicants for the tenure-track assistant professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered. Associate professorAssessment of applicants for the associate professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered. University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising meritGeneral criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor / associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement. Please read more here For tenure-track assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf For associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen’s Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here Furthermore, applicants at the tenure-track assistant professor level must be able to document: A positive publication trajectory in high-level, international, peer-reviewed ISI journals Experience with personal research grants or participation (by name) in major grants Research plans and publication records that demonstrate clear potential for attracting external funding Strong commitment to the development of innovative and student-centred research-based teaching. Documented university-level teaching experience would be an advantage. If they do not hold formal pedagogical qualifications, the successful candidates must complete training equivalent to the University of Copenhagen’s Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Program for Assistant Professors Furthermore,

Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, The August Krogh section for Human Physiology, invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in translational metabolic human research. Start date is 15 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The PhD projectsThis PhD investigates a mutation in the Inuit population that increases risk of development of type 2 diabetes 10-fold in homozygous carriers. The mutation causes muscle specific deletion of TBC1D4, an enzyme integral in facilitating glucose uptake in both skeletal and cardiac muscle through translocation of GLUT4. The PhD comprises two projects. The first project aims to elucidate if physical activity can ameliorate the impact of this genetic mutation on skeletal muscle glucose uptake through muscle adaptations to training. This will be assessed by metabolic phenotyping and invasive mechanistic methodologies. The second project aims to uncover how compromised cardiac glucose uptake affects cardiac metabolism by leveraging state-of-the-art cardiac positron emission tomography-CT (PET-CT). Who are we looking for? We are looking for candidates within the field of medicine willing to stay in Greenland for the duration of the training intervention (~1 year). Our group and research- and what do we offer? Our group work focuses on the mechanisms through which physical activity promotes metabolic health. We are particularly interested in the intracellular interactions between exercise-induced signaling events and those triggered by insulin, aiming to unravel how a single bout of exercise can enhance muscle insulin sensitivity. Central to these studies is the role of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its interacting partners, including mTOR and TBC1D4. Principal supervisors is Professor Jørgen Wojtaszewski in Copenhagen and Professor and Chief Physician Marit Jørgensen in Greenland, E-mail: jw@nexs.ku.dk and maej@peqqik.gl. Qualifications needed for the regular programmeTo be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database. Terms of employment in the regular programmeEmployment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years. Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure. Responsibilities and tasks Carry through an independent research project under supervision Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project We are looking for the following qualifications: Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project Experience with clinical trials Skills within human invasive procedures (I.e. muscle and adipose tissues, microdialyses) Interested in learning advanced invasive methodologies Medical license to practice independently (Finished basic clinical training (KBU)) Relevant publications Relevant work experience Curious mind-set with a strong interest in physiological mechanisms and muscle metabolism Good English and Danish language skills Application and Assessment Procedure  Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include:  Motivated letter of application (max. one page) Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position Original diplomas for Bachelor and Master of Science in Medicine and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. Publication list (if possible) Reference letters (if available) Application deadline: The deadline for applications is 9th of August 2026, 23:59 CET We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements. The further processAfter deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment. The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. QuestionsFor specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor. General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/ The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.  Application Form

The Department of Biomedicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of kidney diseases as per 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term part-time position (10 hours weekly) for 20 months. The Department of Biomedicine prioritises diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalised medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department’s modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here. About the research projectThe Laboratory of Renal Cell Remodelling lead by Associate Professor Ina Maria Schiessl seeks to explore if focal injury in the kidney may directly propagate into adjacent nephrons and thereby drive chronic kidney disease. In this project, we will dissect the mechanisms of kidney disease progression and potential intervention pathways using innovative injury models, serial intravital 2-photon microscopy of mouse kidneys, and state-of-the-art single cell and spatial RNA sequencing technology. Suitable candidate will acquire in vivo imaging and image analysis skills, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects with international collaborators, present their data at international conferences, and receive career development support. We are a young and international research group with the ambitious goal to stop kidney disease progression and we need you to be part of our team! Your job responsibilitiesAs Postdoc in kidney disease your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance. Your main tasks will consist of: Independent research of high international quality, including publication. Small animal surgery Intravital microscopy of the kidney and analysis RNA sequencing sample preparation and analysis Measurements of kidney function (e.g. GFR measurements) Cell culture assays You will report to the Head of Department of Biomedicine. Your competencesYou have academic qualifications at PhD level, for example within the following areas: mechanisms of chronic kidney disease, confocal/2-photon imaging expertise, experimental animal handling, some experience with the analysis of RNA sequencing data will be of advantage. As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English. In order to be assessed as qualified for a Postdoc position, you must meet these academic criteria. Shortlisting will be used. Questions about the positionIf you have any questions about the position, please contact Ina Maria Schiessl tel.: (+45) 5020 1222. Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, The Skou Building, Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10 DK-8000 Aarhus, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. We expect to conduct interviews in August. Terms of employment Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities. The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne). Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health. The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 493.394,35 and DKK 585.322,48 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (18.07 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf. Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate. Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff Application Your application must include the following: Motivated application Curriculum Vitae Diploma Template for applicant – postdoc A list of publications A teaching portfolio. We refer to Guideline on the use of teaching portfolios A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job may be submitted (optional) Research plan can be uploaded (optional) Coauthor statement(s) can be uploaded (optional) References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the e-recruitment system (optional) We refer to the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants. Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants. International applicant? Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including assistance with relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about the International Staff Office and the range of services here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Association and offers career development support. You can read more about these resources here. The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website. Application Form