Overview
PhD fellowship or postdoc in brain tumor bioinformatics at BRIC
We are offering a PhD fellowship or Postdoc in brain tumor bioinformatics commencing in March 2026. The position is at BRIC within the Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen. The selected candidate will be part of professor Bjarne Winther Kristensen's research group. The principal supervisor will be Bjarne Winther Kristensen. A main focus is how the tumor microenvironment influences brain tumor aggressiveness and therapy response, and how this differs across types, subtypes, and regions of brain tumors, with most projects focusing on glioblastoma.
Your job
You will join a multi-disciplinary research team that works with patient tumor tissue, experimental in vitro and in vivo brain tumor models, and advanced bioinformatics. The main tasks are to bioinformatically investigate tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment in histologically distinct glioblastoma patient samples, and to correlate these findings with clinical outcomes. Part of the project will include analysis of samples from patient-derived animal models. The project uses spatial transcriptomics technologies to measure gene expression directly within intact tumor sections, preserving spatial relationships between malignant, stromal, and immune cells. The ideal candidate should have a background in biological sciences and experience in either data analysis of high-plex spatial transcriptomics or single-cell/nuclei RNA sequencing, or experience in R or Python. The candidate should have documented experience in the area of the PhD/postdoc project and be self-motivated with the ability to coordinate multiple collaborations and drive the project forward.
Start and duration
Start: March 2026
Duration: 3 years
Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a MD or a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project (e.g., human biology, neuroimmunology, and bioinformatics). The master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years). If the applicant has performed a Ph.D., the Ph.D. thesis should be relevant to the subject area of the project.
Other important criteria
* The grade point average achieved
* Professional qualifications relevant to the project
* Previous publications
* Relevant work experience
* Other professional activities
* A curious mindset with a strong interest in brain tumor biology
* Language skills
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Biotech Research and Innovation Center (BRIC), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and the Bartholin Institute, Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our facilities include modern laboratories and platforms for spatial analysis.
Terms of employment
* Fixed-term position limited to 3 years
* The average weekly working hours are 37 hours
* Salary, pension, and employment conditions are in accordance with the Danish Region’s guidelines
Application deadline and process
Application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ before 31 December 2025, 23.59 CET.
Required documents (in PDF-format):
* Motivation letter describing relevant expertise, research interests, and career plans
* CV including education, work/research experience, language skills, and other relevant qualifications
* Certified copies of: PhD certificate (or supervisor’s statement if pending) and Master’s degree
* Academic transcripts for relevant degrees
* Complete list of publications
* Optional: Letter(s) of recommendation
Note: We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not meet the requirements.
Recruitment process
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an on-site or virtual interview. All applicants will be notified once the selection process is completed.
Contact: Bjarne Winther Kristensen – msf705@ku.dk
Additional information: Application deadline 31-12-2025; Employment start 15-03-2026; Working hours: Full time; Department/Location: BRIC
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