The Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen has announced a fully funded PhD Fellowship in Microbiology. The fellowship will focus on a state-of-the-art project that examines the molecular “arms race” that occurs between bacteriophages and their bacterial hosts.
When is the Application Deadline?
- August 31, 2025 at 23:59 GMT+2
🏆 Tell Me About the Award:
A fully funded 3-year PhD fellowship focused on the fundamental study of bacteria-phage interactions, hosted at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen. The project is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and other partners, offering top-tier training in microbial molecular biology to tackle antibiotic resistance.
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📚 Which Fields Are Eligible?
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Or closely related life science fields
📌 Type:
- Fully funded PhD fellowship
- Based in the Faculty of SCIENCE, Department of Biology
- Research and training-based, with a structured PhD curriculum
👤 Who Can Apply?
Applicants must have:
- A Master’s degree (or expected to finish by start date) in a relevant field (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, etc.)
- Strong wet-lab skills (e.g., molecular cloning, microbial culture)
- Solid foundation in phage biology, bacterial stress responses, and molecular microbiology
Preferred:
- Experience in omics (RNA-seq, proteomics)
- Bioinformatics skills (R or Python)
- Prior scientific writing (thesis or publications)
Language: Fluency in English is essential.
✅ How Are Applicants Selected?
- Based on academic qualifications, research experience, motivation letter, and fit with the project
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo academic assessment by an expert panel
- Selected candidates will be invited for interview (expected in weeks 43–44)
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
📍 Where Will the Award Be Taken?
- University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Optional research exchanges to China, Switzerland, or Germany
🔢 How Many Awards?
- One fellowship is expected under this specific call
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full-time paid employment as a PhD fellow for up to 3 years
- Salary and benefits as per Danish national agreement for academics
- Access to advanced labs and cutting-edge research tools
- Training in:
- Molecular biology
- Biochemistry
- Deep sequencing
- Proteomics, metabolomics, phage engineering
- Mentorship, publishing support, and international research mobility
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
- 3 years (full-time)
📝 How to Apply?
Submit the following documents in English via the University of Copenhagen’s online portal:
Required documents:
- Motivated cover letter (max 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Degree certificates and transcripts (with English translations if applicable)
- List of publications (if available)
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
University of Copenhagen PhD Fellowships – Official Portal
