Shape the Future of Danish Neuroscience

Denmark draws top neuroscience talent to world-class research centres.

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Shape the Future of Neuroscience in Denmark

research.state-of-denmark.com/neuroscience

Denmark’s leading universities offer exciting fully funded research opportunities in Neuroscience. Join world-class institutions driving innovation in this field in the areas of:

Neurodevelopment
Neuroinflammation and Neuron-Glia Interactions
Brain States and Brain-Body Interactions
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Brain Vasculature and Barriers
Motor and Pain
Mood and Reward

With a strong research environment, excellent work-life balance, and a focus on sustainability, Denmark provides the ideal setting for ambitious researchers. Explore your next career move today!

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Minimum MSc (or equivalent), PhD or higher in relevant fields preferred.

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Why Denmark: A tightly connected, well-funded ecosystem where universities, hospitals, and industry co-develop neuroscience (from basic discovery to clinical translation) ked by major foundations and strong public programmes, with excellent work–life balance.

Core institutions:
Technical University of Denmark (DTU), University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Aarhus University (AU), Aalborg University (AAU), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and Roskilde University (RUC).

Scientific strengths:

Neurodegeneration (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), neuroinflammation, and glial biology
Systems, cellular, and synaptic neuroscience; circuit mapping and electrophysiology
Computational and AI-driven neuroscience; neuroimaging (fMRI, PET, MEG/EEG)
Human iPSC/brain organoids, CRISPR/genetics, multi-omics biomarker discovery
Neuropharmacology and translational pipelines with clinical cohorts and biobanks
Neural engineering, BCI, neuromodulation, and medical device interfaces

Where you’ll work:
Greater Copenhagen (DTU, UCPH, RUC), Aarhus (AU), Odense (SDU), Aalborg/Esbjerg/Copenhagen (AAU).