Exciting PhD opportunity at University of Copenhagen focusing on nature-based stormwater management. The 3-year project involves researching near-zero stormwater discharge strategies, with 2 years in Copenhagen and 1 year in Beijing. Candidates will develop innovative urban water management solutions, combining hydrological modeling, design strategies, and ecological approaches to create sustainable urban water systems.

The Department of Computer Science is offering multiple PhD fellowships in sustainable machine learning across diverse domains including green computation, generative AI, earth observation, radiotherapy, and food processing. Five positions are available with start date in February 2026. Candidates need strong mathematical and ML skills, with opportunities for both 3-year and 5-year programs depending on educational background.

Three-year fully funded PhD position at the Natural History Museum Denmark focusing on collection-based research of dark taxa and unknown species. Candidate will conduct research on Danish flora, fauna, or geology, contributing to understanding biodiversity and climate change challenges. Based in Copenhagen, the role involves independent research, museum work, and academic publications.

3-year PhD position at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) focusing on developing optimization frameworks for urban transportation planning. The research will explore the intersection of efficiency and equity in transportation, involving interdisciplinary work with Cornell University. Candidate will develop policy design frameworks, apply transport models, and quantify equity-efficiency trade-offs.

Fully funded 3-year PhD position at DTU focusing on developing an AI-driven brain-computer interface (BCI) system for stroke rehabilitation. The project involves advanced research in EEG signal processing, machine learning, and exoskeleton control, with collaborative opportunities between DTU and KAIST, including a 6-8 month research stay in Korea.

Exciting PhD opportunity at Technical University of Denmark to research novel magnetic levitation techniques. The project involves experimental and theoretical work to understand and stabilize a unique levitation phenomenon using rotating permanent magnets. Collaboration with TU Eindhoven included. Ideal for physics or engineering graduates interested in cutting-edge research with potential applications in contactless manipulation and display technologies.

Exciting PhD opportunity at DTU Physics to develop next-generation quantum microscopes using entangled light. The position is part of the Copenhagen Center for Biomedical Quantum Sensing, focusing on innovative microscopy techniques that combine quantum optics, quantum information, and biomedical applications. Ideal for a motivated physicist or engineer passionate about quantum technology and experimental innovation.

3-year PhD position focusing on secure Multi-Party Computation and Zero-Knowledge Proofs at DTU Compute in Denmark. The candidate will research advanced cryptographic protocols, working with an international team and spending time at Chalmers University. Requires a master's degree, strong analytical skills, and background in theoretical computer science or mathematics.

Exciting PhD opportunity at DTU Compute focusing on advancing research in streaming process mining, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The candidate will develop real-time methods to detect and predict cyber threats, collaborate with international partners, and contribute to foundational research and practical applications in digital security.

Fully funded 3-year PhD position at DTU's Precision Medicine Technologies Lab. Focus on developing genome editing tools for neurological diseases using CRISPR-Cas in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Candidate will work on genetic modification, cell culture, differentiation of neural cells, and advanced analysis techniques under supervision of Assistant Professor Lisa Maria Riedmayr.

Interdisciplinary PhD project at DTU National Food Institute focusing on innovative approaches to grouping and assessing endocrine disrupting chemicals. The research combines computational methods like (Q)SARs, molecular docking, and experimental studies to develop safer chemical assessment strategies. Involves collaboration with multiple research groups and includes an international research placement.

DTU Construct offers a fully funded PhD position developing next-generation soft robotic grippers for biological laboratories. The role involves designing advanced grippers with embedded sensors using multi-material 3D printing, integrating adaptive control systems, and collaborating with international research partners. Candidates will work on cutting-edge automation solutions for life science environments.

Exciting PhD opportunity at DTU Bioengineering to develop novel Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes (CAZymes) using cutting-edge AI and computational design tools. The 3-year position involves integrating computational protein design with experimental validation, requiring expertise in either computational or wet lab techniques with a multidisciplinary approach to enzyme engineering.

Exciting PhD opportunity at DTU Bioengineering to develop AI-powered selective inhibitors for matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The project combines cutting-edge computational protein design with experimental validation, focusing on creating novel therapeutic proteins using generative AI tools, biophysical characterization, and advanced molecular techniques.

3-year experimental PhD position at DTU Chemistry focusing on advanced NMR spectroscopy and electrochemistry. The research aims to understand ion transport and interactions in battery electrolytes using non-destructive NMR techniques. Ideal candidate should have a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field, with a passion for clean energy and innovative research methods.

Exciting PhD opportunity at DTU Health Tech to develop innovative bioinformatics methods for analyzing degraded DNA and genomic data. The candidate will work on computational pipelines for genome assembly, population genomics of extinct species, and contribute to advancing genomic research techniques. Three-year full-time position starting February 2026.

Exciting PhD opportunity at Aarhus University investigating climate change impacts on marine species in Greenland. The project focuses on assessing Arctic benthic species' sensitivity to multiple stressors, involving fieldwork in Greenland, laboratory experiments, and interdisciplinary research on species adaptation and resilience.

A 3-year PhD position in condensed matter theory focusing on unconventional magnetism, altermagnetism, and odd-parity spin textures. The role involves independent research, model calculations, and collaboration with experimental groups at the University of Copenhagen. Candidates must have a master's degree in theoretical physics with strong interest in quantum physics and many-body theory.

Exciting 3-year PhD position in microbiology focusing on understanding bacteria-bacteriophage interactions in multispecies biofilms. The project involves genetic engineering, microscopy, and advanced research techniques to explore how phages interact with complex bacterial communities. Located at the Section of Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, supervised by Professor Mette Burmølle.

A 3-year PhD position at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute focusing on theoretical studies of unconventional superconductivity. The project involves investigating electronic interactions and superconducting ground states using advanced theoretical and computational methods. Candidates should have a strong background in condensed matter physics and many-body techniques.