Applications are now open for multiple PhD fellowships, Postdoc positions, and other academic roles at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark. These opportunities span fields like health sciences, natural sciences, quantum computing, environmental studies, veterinary medicine, and more. Most PhD positions are fully funded 3-year roles that treat you as a paid employee with a competitive salary, pension, and benefits. There is no application fee. Deadlines range from late April to mid-May 2026, so act quickly. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD fellowships, Postdoc positions, Academic Positions
- Host Country: Denmark.
- Host Institution: University of Copenhagen
- Application Deadlines: Varies by Each Position
- Open for: All nationalities
- Application Fee: None.
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What This Opportunity Offers:
- Competitive monthly salary (PhD starts around DKK 29,000 â 31,000+ gross, depending on experience).
- Pension contributions.
- Full social benefits, including health insurance.
- Paid holidays and parental leave.
- Work as a full employee on exciting research projects.
- Access to excellent research facilities and a world-class international environment.
- High quality of life in Copenhagen while advancing your career.
- For Postdocs: Opportunity to lead independent research with top experts.
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PhD Positions:
- PhD position for 3 years in stem cell-based disease modelling of Parkinsonâs disease Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Deadline: 26-04-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD fellowship in Water Resources Management
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN), Faculty of Science Deadline: 27-04-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD Projects in quantum computing for chemistry and life-science (Algorithms & Applications)
Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science Deadline: 30-04-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD scholarship in the âPesticides and Human Healthâ project
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Deadline: 30-04-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD fellowship in companion animal rehabilitation & sports medicine
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Deadline: 30-04-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD fellowship in experimental hologenomics GLOBE Institute
Deadline: 01-05-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD fellowship in Molecular Microbiology (bioremediation of PFAS)
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN), Faculty of Science
Deadline: 01-05-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD fellowship in Computational and Mathematical Global Health
Department of Public Health Deadline: 01-05-2026 APPLY NOW - PhD fellowship in Human-Centered AI in Pharmacy Education
Department of Pharmacy
Deadline: 01-05-2026 APPLY NOW - Two PhD fellowships in Astrophysics and Planetary Science
Niels Bohr Institute Deadline: 26-05-2026 APPLY NOW
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Postdoc Positions:
- Postdoc position for 3 years in stem cell-based disease modelling of Parkinsonâs disease Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Deadline: 26-04-2026 APPLY NOW - Postdoctoral Position in Physics Education Research
Deadline: 30-04-2026 APPLY NOW - Postdoc in Field Validation of Methane Mitigation Technologies
Department of Chemistry Deadline: 01-05-2026 APPLY NOW - Postdoc of Computational Biophysics of Disordered Proteins
Deadline: 03-05-2026 APPLY NOW - 3 Postdoctoral Positions in Law in the areas of Climate Change
Faculty of Law Deadline: 17-05-2026 APPLY NOW - Postdoc in Epidemiology and diagnosis of large animal diseases/parasite infections Deadline: 18-05-2026 APPLY NOW
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Other Academic Positions:
- Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery with special focus on Reconstructive Surgery (Fixed-Term, 5 Years)
Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Deadline: 26-04-2026 APPLY NOW - Teacherâs Assistants and Assistant Lecturers (Teaching Assistants) at the Department of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science Deadline: 26-04-2026 APPLY NOW
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Eligibility Criteria:
- For PhD positions: You need a relevant Masterâs degree (or equivalent) with strong academic records. Some require specific background in the project field.
- For Postdoc positions: A PhD degree in a related field plus relevant research experience and publications.
- Good English skills are required (no specific test always needed unless stated).
- International applicants must meet Danish work/residency rules (university assists with this).
- Exact requirements vary by positionâalways read the full job description.
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How to Apply
- Visit the official page
- Search or filter for your desired position.
- Click the job title to read the full description and requirements.
- Prepare your application documents
- Submit online through the universityâs application system before the deadline.
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