We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher with interest in Neurophysiology for a 4-year Researcher position to start at April 1st 2026, or after agreement.
BackgroundThe position is part of the project “BIO-MAG” funded by the NovoNordisk Fonden challenge programme 2021 “Smart Nanomaterials for Applications in Life Science”. It is a collaboration between the Department of Energy conversion and storage, the Department of Physics of Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) (Professor Nini Pryds; Professor Peter Bøggild; Dr Alexander Huck) and the Department of Neuroscience (IN) of the University of Copenhagen (Dr Jean-François Perrier). The aim of BIO-MAG is to create magnetic sensors capable of subpicotesla sensitivity at room-temperature using two-dimensional (2D) materials with designed quantum properties for the detection of magnetic field produced by active neurons.
Information on the department can be found here:
https://in.ku.dk Our researchThe job will be primarily located at the group of Jean-François Perrier (IN). The lab has developed an expertise in in vitro electrophysiology (patch clamp recording in slice preparations). You can find more information about the ongoing projects here:
https://in.ku.dk/research/perrier-lab/ Your jobThe specific aim of the current position is to develop original biological preparations that will be used for the detection of magnetitic field generated by evoked action potentials. The DTU teams will develop novel Extraordinary Magnetoresistance (EMR) sensors (See Park et al., 2020:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17377-0) and color center magnetometers (see Webb et al., 2021:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-81828-x). Your task will consist in testing the ability of these sensors to detect neuronal activity in slice preparations and eventually in vivo.
ProfileWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experiences:
Essential experience and skills:
You have a PhD and a postdoc in Neuroscience
You are highly experienced in in vitro electrophysiology (stimulation, patch-clamp, local field potentials) documented by peer reviewed publications.
You are enthusiastic, highly motivated and a self-starter
Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
Excellent English skills written and spoken
Desirable experience and skills:
Experience in optogenetics
Experience in magnetometry
In vivo electrophysiological recordings
Place of employmentThe place of employment is at Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories in the new ‘Maersk Tower’,
https://maersktower.ku.dk/ Terms of employmentThe employment as researcher is a full time and fixed-term position for 4 years. Starting date is 1. April 2026, or after agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 40 781 DKK + Pension (7 369 DKK). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of December11, 2019.
QuestionsFor further information please contact, please contact
Associate Professor Jean-François Perrier, e-mail: perrier@sund.ku.dk.
Foreign applicants may find this link useful:
www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedureYour online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.
5. Letters of recommendation and the name of at least two references
Application deadline: 5 January 2025, 23.59pm CETWe 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 processAfter 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
https://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.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
APPLY NOWPart of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
Info
Application deadline: 05-01-2026
Employment start: 01-04-2026
Working hours: Full time
Department/Location: Department of Neuroscience
