PhD, Postdoc, and Professor Positions at Roskilde University 2026 – Denmark

Applications are now open for multiple funded academic positions at Roskilde University in Denmark. These include PhD scholarships, Postdoc positions, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles across various fields. Most of these positions are fully funded with competitive salaries, benefits, and support for research. International candidates from all nationalities are welcome to apply. There is no application fee. Deadlines vary by position, with the earliest closing on 19 May 2026 and others extending until June 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD, Postdoc, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
• Host Country: Denmark
• University: Roskilde University (RUC)
• Application Deadlines: Varies by Position
• Open for: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full-time salaried position with a gross monthly salary starting from approximately DKK 30,000–35,000 (depending on seniority), including pension contributions, health benefits, and vacation pay.
• Access to world-class research infrastructure and facilities at Roskilde University.
• International travel and collaboration opportunities with partners in Nordic and global institutions.
• Mentorship from leading academics in the field.
• Professional development through teaching, supervision, and publication requirements.
• Deep focus on original research addressing real-world challenges in sustainability, health, or social systems.
• Opportunities to teach small courses or mentor students, which helps build a strong academic CV for future career advancement.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• PhD Positions: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the relevant field with excellent grades; proven research skills; ability to write a strong project proposal.
• Postdoc Positions: Completed PhD in the relevant field with publications or strong research track record.
• Professor/Assistant Professor Positions: Completed PhD + relevant academic experience (for Associate/Assistant roles).
• Additional requirements: Strong English skills, independence, teamwork, and sometimes specific prior experience (e.g., in ethnography, data analysis, or interdisciplinary work).
• No age limit or specific citizenship restriction.

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Available PhD, Professor, and Postdoc positions:

1. PhD in Applied Mathematics – Adaptive Network Dynamics of Circadian Rhythms in Social Networks
   Department of Science and Environment
   Deadline: 04-09-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
2. Research Assistant of circular economy
   Department of People and Technology
   Deadline: 25-08-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
3. Uddannelseskoordinator til ledelsesunderstøttelse ved Institut for Mennesker og Teknologi
   Department of People and Technology
   Deadline: 25-08-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
4. Assistant Professor in Societal Security and Resilience
   (with opportunity for future tenure track)
   Deadline: 09-11-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
5. Research Assistant in Value Studies across the Danish Realm
   Deadline: 09-10-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
6. Ekstern lektor med særlig kompetence inden for byplanlægning
   Deadline: 20-08-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
7. Koordinator til studenterentreprenørskabsområdet (specialkonsulent)
   Deadline: 31-08-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
8. Assistant/Associate Professor in Molecular Biology
   Deadline: 06-09-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
9. Arkitekt med ansvar for spacemanagement og mindre projekter til Campus
   Deadline: 17-08-2026
   APPLY HERE
   
   
10. Associate Professor in Comparative and Integrative Physiology
    Deadline: 06-09-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
11. Bæredygtigheds- og beredskabskoordinator – Barselsvikar
    Deadline: 17-08-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
12. Assistant Professor of Mathematical Modeling of Epidemic Diseases
    Deadline: 16-08-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
13. Faglig koordinator for driften
    Deadline: 17-08-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
14. PhD Fellowship or Postdoctoral Researcher in Green Care Farming and Sensory Ethnography Deadline: 15-09-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
15. PhD Fellowship or Postdoctoral Researcher in Healing Architecture and Sensory Ethnography Deadline: 15-09-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
16. PhD Fellowship: SIRPA — Social Imaginaries and Realisations of Place-based Communities in Ageing Societies
    Deadline: 20-08-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
17. PhD in Politics and Public Administration – Governing the Green Transition in Shipping under Geopolitical Turbulence
    Deadline: 15-09-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
18. Post doc position in the research project: AUTHENTIC (EM)POWER(MENT): EXPLORING AUTHENTICITY AS THE NEW CAPITAL OF PSYCHIATRY
    Deadline: 17-08-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    
19. Studentermedhjælpere til SECURE: Center for Samfundssikkerhed og Resiliens
    Deadline: 15-08-2026
    APPLY HERE
    
    

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official Roskilde University vacancies page.
2. Clear any filters to see all positions.
3. Click on the position you are interested in.
4. Read the full job description carefully.
5. Submit your application before the deadline

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