Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical Research

4 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

Unlock Your Potential in Biomedical Research

Join the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) at the University of Copenhagen as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Biomedical Research. We offer a unique opportunity to pursue groundbreaking biomedical research and develop your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

About the Position

We have 12 fully paid postdoctoral positions available for talented young researchers who want to pursue a research leadership career in life sciences. You will be part of an excellent research centre at one of the top European universities, with a vibrant extended biomedical research environment in the 'Medicon Valley'. Selected candidates will join one of BRIC's research groups, to work with an original project addressing ambitious research questions in biomedicine.

Why Choose BRIC?

BRIC offers an outstanding framework to conduct top interdisciplinary biomedical research, that can advance your field of interest. Our centre has an open, inclusive and collaborative scientific environment and is located in modern buildings with state-of-the-art facilities. We have app. 250 employees with more than 60% international researchers and the daily language is English. Our researchers publish around 150 peer-reviewed papers/year with a focus on high impact/transformative findings and are highly successful obtaining competitive funding (70-75% of total budget).

What We Offer

  • 36-months fully paid fellowship with a competitive postdoc salary and full social benefits
  • An international work environment with focus on collaboration and creative research approaches
  • Modern research facilities and infrastructure
  • Interdisciplinary project opportunities and close interactions with physicians at BRIC and the neighboring University Hospital
  • Opportunities to collaborate with industry and to get involved in exploitation of research results
  • Training program in research governance, project and time management, creativity, supervision, entrepreneurship etc.
  • Specialized peer and career mentoring programme
  • Extended network in the EU-LIFE alliance of 15 top European life science research centers
  • Being part of a thriving life science environment in the medicon valley with a high number of universities, university hospitals, biotech and pharma industry
  • A postdoc and student association offers network and social activities.
  • Help from BRIC and UCPH with visa applications, onboarding, family support, spouse programmes etc.
  • Location in Copenhagen, being rated as a city with high quality-of-life

Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open for motivated young researchers, who want to pursue transformative biomedical research and are dedicated to advance their scientific career. You are scientifically curious, have a strong ability to reflect and form scientific ideas, and have a collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset. Applicants must hold a PhD degree and a maximum of 8 years of experience after issuing of the degree at the time of application. Prolonged career breaks are taken into account upon documentation. 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.

Selection Criteria

The selection process includes eligibility screening, evaluation of application material by external scientific experts, personal interviews with a selection committee and a site visit to BRIC for shortlisted candidates including matchmaking with potential host groups. Transfer of knowledge and inclusion of expertise from both the fellow and host group in the selected projects is a requirement and applicants are urged to explore the opportunities with potential host group leaders before applying. The selection will be merit-based, using weighed criteria in three defined areas:

  • Education and scientific track record
  • Research leadership potential
  • Motivation

Application Procedure

Deadline for application is October 1st, 2022. The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. The application must include the following:

  • Motivation letter (Cover Letter)
  • CV and full list of publications
  • Diploma (MSc/MD and PhD)
  • List of 2-3 referees
  • Eligibility declaration (mobility and years of experience since PhD)
  • Documentation for career breaks (if any)
  • Other relevant information for consideration

Please carefully read the detailed description of eligibility criteria and requirements for the application in the Applicant's Guide found on. Mandatory templates must be used for the application (CV and list of publications, list of referees and eligibility declaration) and can be downloaded on the LEAD webpage. Receipts of application will be acknowledged, and the applicant will be kept continuously informed of the progress of the application. All applications must be received by the application deadline. Late or incomplete application will not be evaluated.



  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    About the ProgrammeThe Postdoc to LEADership in research programme (LEAD) offers 12 fully paid postdoctoral positions at the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC), University of Copenhagen.Key ResponsibilitiesSelected candidates will join one of BRIC's research groups to work on an original project addressing ambitious research questions in...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark IN-RGY Group Full time

    Postdoctoral Position in Cancer ImmunotherapyEmbark on an exciting research journey in the field of cancer immunotherapy at the National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark. This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research focused on acquired...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark IN-RGY Group Full time

    At the IN-RGY Group, we are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research focused on acquired resistance to cancer immunotherapy.About the Role:Characterize acquired resistance to cancer immunotherapy, particularly TIL therapyUtilize advanced genomic, spatial, cellular, and in vivo...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark IN-RGY Group Full time

    This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research focused on acquired resistance to cancer immunotherapy at the National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK) in Copenhagen. The successful candidate will join the Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) group, led by Associate Prof. Marco Donia, and...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will work on developing and applying machine learning and quantum computing techniques to tackle complex biomedical problems.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research on machine learning...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, quantum computing, and biomedical applications.About the JobThe position is available from 1 December 2024 or as...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Sports Science & Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark. The successful candidate will be part of the Lifecourse Nutrition & Health research section and will work on the Generation Healthy Kids project, a large...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

    Job Title:Postdoctoral Researcher in Ribosome Specialization and Colorectal CancerJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will work on understanding the role of ribosome specialization in colorectal cancer.Key...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen Full time

    Terms of EmploymentThe University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology to join the Cardiac Genetics Group Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research in computational biology, working closely with the team to advance our understanding of cardiac...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen Full time

    Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of CopenhagenThe Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Cardiac Functional Genomics. The successful candidate will work on understanding the development, morphogenesis, and function of the atrium using the zebrafish model organism.Our...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be part of the Cardiac Proteomics group led by Professor Lundby, working in a dynamic and strong scientific environment.


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen Full time

    Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of CopenhagenThe Department of Biomedical Sciences is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Functional Genomics. We are looking for a talented individual to contribute to our research on atrial development, morphogenesis, and function using the zebrafish model...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our team as a research fellow in biomedical leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and develop your skills in leadership and management.Job DescriptionThe postdoc to LEADership in research programme (LEAD) has 12 fully paid fellowship...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen Full time

    Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of CopenhagenThe Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Cardiac Functional Genomics. The successful candidate will work on a project focused on atrial development, morphogenesis, and function using the...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Proteomics Investigation of Cardiac Disease MechanismsJob DescriptionThe Cardiac Proteomics Group at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to investigate protein regulations involved in the pathogenesis of...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing and Machine Learning for Health Data ScienceWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. The researcher will work on the development of deep generative models and quantum computing applications to medical data.Develop...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark University of Copenhagen Full time

    Cardiac Functional Genomics Research OpportunityThe Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will work on understanding the structure and function of the atrium using the zebrafish model organism.About the ProjectAtrial...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    Research Opportunities at Københavns UniversitetA postdoctoral position is available at the Cellular Network Biology group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Københavns Universitet. The Center was established in 2007 to promote basic and applied discovery research on human proteins of medical relevance. It comprises a wide range of...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

    Department of Computer Science Faculty of Science Københavns Universitet (KU) We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Københavns Universitet (KU). The research group is focused on developing deep generative models, quantum computing, and applications to medical...


  • Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Biomedical Research Scientist to join our team at Københavns Universitet. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cardiovascular physiology, human experimentation, and cell culture and experimentation.Key Responsibilities:Conduct research on the molecular regulation of metabolism and vascular...