项目介绍

2026年10月3日

The Center for Translational Neuromedicine (CTN) is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and is located at Panum. CTN focuses on developing new approaches for investigating and treating neurological diseases, primarily using the tools of physiology and imaging coupled with cell and gene therapy. The center comprises modern laboratories and excellent facilities within neuroscience. CTN is a highly ambitious, collaborative research environment which currently has 50 employees and students and is divided into five labs.

For more information: http://ctn.ku.dk/.

Job description:
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled candidate with experience with in vivo cellular imaging in rodents and the manipulation and validation of gene expression. Expertise in biosensor-based fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recording, and quantitative data analysis is also required.

Key responsibilities:
(1) In vivo two-photon imaging of cerebral cortex combined with electrophysiology
(2) Biosensor-based fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recording,
(3) Data analysis of imaging results

Profile of successful candidate:
Essential experience and skills:

• Relevant laboratory experience in two-photon imaging of the live mouse brain.
• University degree in neuroscience or other related fields.
• In vivo two-photon imaging (virus injection, craniotomy, imaging, and data analysis).
• FELASA certificate.
• Excellent lab book record keeping skills and data file management experience.
• Experience in spike sorting, good understanding of extracellular electrophysiology (EEG, units, LFP, CSD analysis, etc.)

Positively considered skills and features:

• Data analysis & programming skills (Matlab, Python, R)
• Experience in research on energy metabolism in glial cells
• Experience in molecular genetic approaches to vasodynamics

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Center for Translational Neuromedicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment.

Terms of employment
The employment is a full-time and fixed-term position. Starting date is 1 January 2027 or after agreement and until 31 December 2028. The position is a full-time employment.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff 2025.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organization. There will be an opportunity to negotiate a supplement based on qualifications.

Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 39,950 DKK/approx. 5,340 EUR (August 2026 level). In addition, the employer will pay 18,07% in pension.

Candidates from abroad may be eligible to reduced tax payment, according to the Special Tax Scheme for Researchers. More information about this can be found here: Tax – University of Copenhagen

The successful candidate will report to Professor Maiken Nedergaard and Professor Hajime Hirase.

Questions
For further information, applicants may contact Professor Maiken Nedergaard nedergaard@sund.ku.dk, Professor Hajime Hirase hirase@sund.ku.dk or Center Administrator Ann Christensen, ann.christensen@sund.ku.dk.

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page) stating how the candidate’s qualifications fit the project the project. Statements on scientific interest is optional, but will be considered positively

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Copy of original PhD degree; include an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

5. Contact info for at least one reference. (Name, Affiliation, e-mail.)

Deadline for applications: October 16th 2026, 23.59pm 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 process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 45-46.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.