Up to 12 PhD Positions within the International Doctoral Programme in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (iMED) is available on offer at The University of Copenhagen. These positions are available for talented young researchers who want to pursue a PhD degree in life sciences.

Course Level: Positions are available to pursue PhD programme.

Eligible Nationalities: These positions are available to international students.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
The programme is open for motivated researchers with a Master degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field and maximum three years of experience since issuing of the degree at the time of application. Applicants with an MD can have up to five years of experience. Prolonged career breaks are taken into account (parental leave, illness, military- or civil service).
Mobility is required and applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work etc.) for more than 12 months in Denmark in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline. Also, applicants may not have been employed at UCPH more than three months prior to the application deadline.

Method of Application: The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. The application must include the following:

  • Motivation letter (Cover Letter)
  • CV
  • Diploma and detailed transcripts of records (MSc and BSc)
  • List of 1-2 referees (template available on imed.ku.dk to be used)
  • Mobility Declaration (template available on imed.ku.dk to be used)
  • Documentation for Career Breaks (if any)
  • Other relevant information for consideration

Please carefully read the detailed description of eligibility criteria and requirements of the application in the Applicant’s Guide found at www.imed.ku.dk Receipts of the applications will be acknowledged, and the applicant will be kept continuously informed of the progress of the application.

Online Application

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