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As a researcher employed at the University of Copenhagen, you automatically fall under the Collective Agreement for Academics in the State  (Danish). Your basic salary, number of holidays, pension and much more is determined by this agreement. The Danish labour market is characterised by strong trade unions and collective agreements, termed the Danish Model. It means that the general terms of employment are not regulated by the Government but by collective agreements made by the trade unions and employer associations.

Please make sure to inform the HR Center (who issues your contract) about your CPR number in order to get paid.

Salary components

Your salary consists of a basic pay rate based on your seniority.

When employed as a member of scientific staff (i.e. research assistant, PhD fellow, postdoc, associate professor, professor, professor with special responsibilities) you will receive a centrally agreed supplement (tillæg) attached to the specific job category.

If you hold a professorship your salary is not based on seniority, but placed in a separate and higher wage bracket.

Wage negotiations

In addition to the basic payment and supplements attached to the job category, the collective agreement and the university wage policy allow for further supplements by local agreement and negotiation. The most commonly supplements are:

• Qualification supplements (based on professional and personal qualifications, quality of performance), which are usually granted as a permanent supplement.
• Special-duty supplements, are usually granted in connection with special functions linked to particular tasks.
• One-off payments, as a matter of remuneration following a particular effort.

You are entitled to a wage negotiation, when taking up employment with the University. Furthermore, all employees are entitled to negotiate their salary once a year or when taking up a new position/function within the University.

The wage being settled as part of the collective agreement implicates that it is the trade union representative who negotiates the wage on behalf of the staff. This is also the case for the yearly negotiations on any supplement.

The outcome will, however, depend on local conditions, budgets and policies. Your trade union representative is mentioned in your employment offer by the University.

Working hours

Working hours are generally fixed by collective agreement. Working hours are presently 37 hours a week at full-time employment.

Part-time It is possible to obtain an agreement on part-time employment, but this will depend on the local planning and organisation of work, and the decision lies with your head of department/executive head.

Overtime Employees who plan their own work, or whose working time cannot be checked are not entitled to overtime pay. However, the employer may grant overtime remuneration by specific assessment if the scope of the additional work has been considerable.

PhD, Postdoc, and Professor Salaries in Denmark

In Denmark, academic salaries are determined by contracts negotiated between academic unions and the government. The Collective Agreement for Academics in the State sets each position’s basic salary level for five seniority grades. Employees receive two supplements on top of this base salary: A position-based supplement (which is stipulated by collective agreement) and a qualification-based supplement (which is set by each university). Professors’ salaries are not based on seniority and use a separate wage scale. They still receive position- and qualification-based supplements. To see how this all comes together, take a look at the salary scale for Copenhagen Business School here and Aalborg University here . The salaries statistics in this article do not account for taxes, which are around 40-50% in Denmark.

PhD fellows in Denmark are considered employees not students and most PhDs are fully funded. Before starting a PhD in Denmark you must have a Master’s degree first, although there are some programs that take a year longer and combine a Master’s and PhD. Danish students do not do coursework; they start working on the project that will become their thesis immediately. It is often expected that PhD fellows will teach a course during their degree, which takes three years to earn.

At Copenhagen Business School , the salary for a PhD fellow ranges from 28,838 to 34,865 DKK per month, while at Aalborg University it ranges from 26,653 to 31,847. The average monthly salary for a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen is DKK 36,911 in 2023. 

After earning their doctorate, researchers go on to a postdoc which, in Denmark, can last up to four years at the same university. A postdoc is a continuation of the researcher’s training that allows them to further specialize in a particular field and learn new skills and techniques. It may also require them to take on some teaching responsibilities.

At Copenhagen Business School , the salary for a postdoc ranges from 35,264 to 47,695 DKK per month, while at Aalborg University it ranges from 29,520 to 34,847. The average monthly salary for a postdoc at the University of Copenhagen is 46,180 DKK.

An adjunkt is equivalent to an assistant professor. The position can be either fixed term for a maximum of four years or tenure track. The main responsibilities of an adjunkt are research and research-based teaching. At this level, they are also supervised by a higher ranking professor and given the opportunity to improve their pedagogical skills. If the adjunkt is on the tenure track, their performance is assessed after six years and, if successful, they are promoted to a lektor.

At Copenhagen Business School , the salary for an assistant professor ranges from 35,264 to 47,695 DKK per month, while at Aalborg University it ranges from 29,520 to 34,847. The average monthly salary for an assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen is 48,436 DKK.

Equivalent to an associate professor, a lektor is a permanent position. Like others of the professorial rank, they are responsible for research and research-based teaching, as well as supervising and mentoring assistant professors. While this is considered a tenured position, it does not offer further promotion to a professor as in North America. The hiring process for professors is always thorough open calls.

At Copenhagen Business School , the salary for an associate professor ranges from 43,049 to 56,592 DKK per month, while at Aalborg University it ranges from 37,622 to 44,289. The average monthly salary for an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen is 51,768 DKK.

Professor med særlige opgaver

This title translates to professor with special responsibilities. These positions give talented, young researchers an opportunity to develop a new field of research at an international level. They focus on teaching, research and innovation. It is a three- to five-year fixed term position with an option for extension to eight years total. At the end of the appointment, the special responsibilities end and the academic becomes a lektor.

At Copenhagen Business School , the salary for a professor with special responsibilities is 56,594 DKK per month, while at Aalborg University it ranges from 45,564 to 49,405. The average monthly salary for a professor with special responsibilities at the University of Copenhagen is 64,551 DKK.

Professors usually have a record of original scientific production at an international level. They are responsible for conducting research and research-based teaching and have experience in research management or innovation. This is a permanent, tenured position.

At Copenhagen Business School , the salary for a professor is 56,594 to 77,087 DKK per month, while at Aalborg University it ranges from 47,707 to 57,975. The average monthly salary for a professor at the University of Copenhagen is 80,465 DKK.

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What is a PhD programme?

A PhD is usually a 3-year (180 ECTS) academic research degree. The components of the programme are:

• Independent research under supervision
• Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits)
• Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions
• Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible.
• The completion of a PhD thesis. The thesis can be a 200-page article or a collection of shorter research articles. The thesis is defended orally.

PhD programmes and courses are offered at Danish universities , which all offer excellent research, library and laboratory facilities for researchers and PhD students in addition to joint partnerships with industry.

PhD students are often encouraged to participate in research networks, including placements at overseas research institutions. A range of funding opportunities are available: Please visit the Researchers Mobility Portal for more information.

Who can apply?

As each institution in Denmark is responsible for its own admissions, requirements will vary. However, you will usually be required to have a recognised Masters degree in a relevant subject in order to be enrolled as a PhD student. Also, the applicants should also have good command of the English language.

For the students, who know that they want to pursue the researcher-path early on, the faculties have the option of starting a research degree directly after a bachelor’s. If this is the path you want to take, you can start a so-called 3+5 programme, which means starting your PhD and master's at the same time. Some faculties have a 4+4 programme where you can start your PhD after a year of master’s studies. The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen offers these two programmes, for example. Each individual universitiy lays down its own rules regarding this type of hybrid PhD. An example of this is Aarhus University’s 4- and 5-year PhD scholarships .

What should I include in my application?

In Denmark you must apply for PhD programmes in writing via advertised projects and scholarships . Usually, you either apply for an opportunity with a pre-defined research topic, or you propose your own research ideas.

You also have to include a transcript of your grades for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees with documentation of your grades, and a CV.

How can I finance my PhD?

For students from the EU/EEA/Switzerland higher education in Denmark is free

You may be eligible for free tuition as an international student, provided you meet one of the following conditions:

• You hold a permanent residence permit
• You hold a temporary residence permit that can be upgraded to a permanent one
• You hold a residence permit as the accompanying child of a non-EU/EEA holding a residence permit based on employment

All other students pay tuition fees. The fee is 50,000 DKK per year, i.e. 150,000 DKK for three years and is not postponed during any absence from the three-year PhD programme such as maternity/paternity leave, other leaves of absence or long-term illness.

The first rate is paid at enrolment, the second rate is paid in the first quarter of the calendar year following enrolment and the third rate is paid in the first quarter of the second calendar year following enrolment.

The grant provider must guarantee for the payment of the tuition fee for all three years when applying for enrolment.

The tuition fee covers

• PhD courses included in the Graduate School’s course catalogue
• PhD courses at other Danish universities and to some extent courses from other providers in Denmark or abroad
• Expenses regarding stays at other research environments in Denmark or abroad
• Activities in the graduate programmes
• Assessments and defense of your PhD thesis

Therefore, you have to be able to finance both your degree and your living costs. You can do this in several different ways:

Industrial PhD

If you aim to conduct a research project with commercial perspectives, you can apply for an industrial PhD. You will be employed by a private sector company and at the same time enrolled as a PhD student at the Graduate School at a university.

As an industrial PhD student you will carry out research where results are applied in an enterprise setting. The cooperation between university and industry gives you access to new knowledge and innovation provided by the private sector company.

Application process for the industrial PhD

• Start by finding a private sector company and a university supervisor for your PhD project.
• The private sector company must send an application to Innovation Fund Denmark to apply for the industrial PhD grant on your behalf.
• If successful, you can apply for enrolment at the Graduate School.

Visit the website of Innovation Fund Denmark to learn about application deadlines, requirements and how to proceed with your application.

How much can you expect to be paid as a PhD student?

If you are funded by a faculty  or a department, your salary is regulated by the Agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance (in Danish) (AC agreement). The average monthly salary for a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen is 32,567 DKK. After earning their doctorate , researchers go on to a postdoc which, in Denmark , can last up to four years at the same university.

PhD students employed at a hospital:

If you are employed at a hospital your salary follows the collective agreements in place at the Danish regions. In this agreement your employment depends on the degree you hold. Medical doctors are employed according to the collective agreement of the Danish Medical Association while other candidates are employed following the AC agreement. Contact your employer for more information.

Industrial PhD students employed by a private sector company

If you are employed as an industrial PhD student, your salary follows the collective agreement in place at your company. Contact your employer for more information.

Who gets accepted?

The head of the relevant PhD school decides which applicants will be accepted and enrolled into the programme – but of course it is not entirely at his/her own discretion. The applicants are selected based on a recommendation from the academic staff members on the faculty’s PhD committee.

When can I apply?

Job banks at universities are full of postings. You can also search for a PhD course here :

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Employment as a PhD student

PhD students who have been selected to receive a scholarship, will receive their scholarship payments in the form of a monthly salary for the three year period for which they are enrolled in the PhD programme. This means that you are employed on an employment contract. Your employment contract cannot be extended except in circumstances that are regulated by law. Your employment will take place according to the agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance concerning the salary of PhD Students.

The basic monthly salary is approximately DKK 25,000 before taxes. Additionally there is an annual research budget to help cover the cost of conference fees, books, travel etc. The monetary amount of the annual research budget is subject to change depending on the financial resources available to the Faculty.

As a PhD student you will be provided with a computer, office phone and an office, as well as general office supplies.

Please note:

• The year of employment in Iceland, within the framework of the joint PhD programme between the University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland, will take place in accordance with the Agreement between the Union of University Teachers and the Ministry of Finance of Iceland ( Félag háskólakennara ). Thus, your monthly salary will differ from the amount stated above.
• If you are undertaking an industrial PhD programme, your salary may depend on the agreement you have with the company/public institution you have been employed by. For additional information, please contact PhD Administration .

Part-time study The PhD programme is usually undertaken on a fulltime basis with a prescribed period of study of three years. However, in special cases, following a request by the PhD student, permission may be granted for the PhD programme to be completed on a part-time basis. Please contact PhD Administration for additional information.

Extension of employment Your employment period is terminated once you submit your PhD thesis or at the latest, after the completion of the three-year employment period. The time taken to assess your thesis is not included in your employment period. It is possible to extend the employment period as a PhD student in case of illness or where your leave of absence is regulated by law (childbirth, adoption, military service etc.). Leave of absence This section only applies to a request for leave of absence that is not regulated by law. The possibility exists to request leave of absence from the PhD programme for both academic and personal reasons. The leave of absence request must be in writing, outline the reasons as to why leave is sought and be accompanied by a statement from the PhD student’s principal supervisor. A decision will be made after the request has been assessed by the PhD Committee. For further information, please contact PhD Administration . Useful contacts DJØF : A trade union that is relevant for employees and students within the fields of law, research, economics, political science, administration, teaching, communication and management. Trade union membership is voluntary. Akademikernes a-kasse : An unemployment insurance scheme. Unemployment insurance is not compulsory in Denmark. Information on taxation Taxes must be paid to the Danish State when you live and work in Denmark. For additional information on taxation please see:

• SKAT website
• Tax in Denmark – An introduction for new citizens

For further information, please contact International Staff Mobility (ISM).

TALENT Doctoral Fellowship Programme

• Talent Doctoral Fellowship Programme

The selected fellows will be offered an employment contract of three years, which covers the time it takes to complete the PhD. The offer is contingent on the fellows being enrolled in the 180 ECTS/three year PhD Programme at the Faculty of SCIENCE and on obtaining any permits pertaining to residence and work, which are mandatory by law.

The contract will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) in accordance with the Danish labour laws. Foreign employees will be treated equally with Danish employees and are covered by the same rules and regulations. These include social security benefits such as public health care, sickness benefit, occupational injury allowance, pregnancy benefit, parental benefit and pension.

Furthermore, the contract will contain information about salary and pension structure, holiday rights (a minimum of 25 days a year) and working hours (37 hours pr. week). The salary will be based on the terms of the applying collective agreement including basic salary, plus supplement based on the employee’s seniority and qualifications (if applicable), plus pension contribution. This means that the starting annual salary is currently at a minimum of EUR 43,973 (DKK 328,355), incl. annual supplement (+ annual pension contribution of minimum EUR 6,972 (DKK 52,061). The salary is susceptible to taxes but is a highly competitive salary for PhD students.

The Horizon 2020, Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND rules stipulate a minimum monthly salary of EUR 2,597 (EUR 31,164 pr. year), of which H2020/MSCA/COFUND covers EUR 1,855 (EUR 22,260 pr. year). (These amounts constitute the gross salary which means that taxes must be paid on it.) To sum up, SCIENCE complies fully with the H2020/MSCA/COFUND rules by offering the above-mentioned salary.

The TALENT Doctoral Programme is financing part of the salary (app. DKK 500,000 over the three years employment period), while the rest of the money for salary, lab work etc. in order to execute the project will have to come from department level (co-financing not possible from H2020).

If you have questions about the programme, please contact the TALENT secretariat at [email protected] .

Horizon 2020

HORIZON 2020 This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 801199.

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Salaries of University of Copenhagen staff (2020)

Salaries ranged between DKK 158,479 (EUR 21,312) and DKK 17,205 (EUR 2,314) a month at the University of Copenhagen at the end of 2020. Here is the full list of job functions and their aggregated pay.

The database Loenoverblik.dk has aggregrated numbers for jobs, job functions and salaries in the Danish public sector.

Some key staff categories at the University of Copenhagen:

Professor: 550.4 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 76,474

Associate professor: 1056.4 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 55,281

Assistant professor: 378.3 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 46,144

Postdoc:  1081.3 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 43,969

Office Employee:  371.6 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 38,328

PhD fellow (PhD stipendiat): 1244.6 employed in total, monthly salary: DKK 35,249

It is run by the Danish Agency for Public Finance and Management – a part of the Ministry of Finance – and includes data on public-funded universities like the University of Copenhagen.

You can compare job functions and salaries across institutions, faculties and fields.

Salary negotiations for all staff at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) take place every year. Here managers, staff that bargain their own salary, and staff representatives, negotiate and allocate the different categories of salary allowances – like qualification, function or staff retention – to staff.

The University of Copenhagen has an official wage transparency policy, and so we can here provide a comprehensive, aggregated overview of the total average monthly wage to all employee groups including pensions.

The number of employees in each position is expressed in full-time equivalents (FTE) . One full-time equivalent corresponds to a full-time job. Two part-time employees could, for example, correspond to one FTE.

Source: www.loenoverblik.dk

Period: 4th quarter 2020 (data extracted March 2021)

Salary: Total wage including pension, excluding inconvenience allowance for both staff under collective (union) agreements and under a civil servant agreement.

Employees in ‘flexible job’ and similar employment schemes are not included.

Categories of employees with fewer than three full-time equivalents are not included, so the list is not exhaustive. However, the rector’s and other management members’ salary are included, as we have requested and received the numbers directly from UCPH via a Freedom of Information request.

• Rector (Rector): 1.0 FTE: DKK 158,479
• University Director (University Director): 1.0 FTE: DKK 138.022
• Prorector (Prorector): 1.0 FTE*: DKK 120,024
• Dean (Dekan): 5.0 FTE: DKK 118,973
• Director of administrative units (Vicedirektør) 8.0 FTE: DKK 106,328
• Associate Dean (Prodekan): 10.0 FTE: DKK 101,550
• Chief Physician (Overlæge): 6.0 FTE: DKK 96,235
• Faculty director (Fakultetsdirektør): 6.0 FTE: DKK 95,164
• Head of Department (Institutleder): 36.8  FTE: DKK 90,544
• Professor (Professor): 550.4 FTE: DKK 76,474
• Institutadministrator (Department administrator): 4.9  FTE: DKK 72,081
• Professor with special responsibilities (Professor Mso): 70.8 FTE: DKK 70,395
• Head of Administration (Administrationschef): 8.0 FTE: DKK 70,162
• Senior adviser w. personnel resp . (Chefkonsulent m. pers. ledelse): 180.4  FTE: DKK 66,290
• IT Manager (It-Leder): 4.0 FTE: DKK  65,089
• Head of division (Afdelingsleder): 4.0 FTE: DKK 64,340
• Doctor (Læge): 14.3 FTE: DKK 62,757
• Head of Section (Sektionsleder): 4.0  FTE: DKK 62,666
• Senior Research Consultant (Senior Forskningskonsulent): 5.0 FTE: DKK 62,109
• Divisional dentist (Afdelingstandlæge): 11.5  FTE: DKK 60,998
• Senior adviser (Chefkonsulent):  83.9  FTE: DKK 60,025
• Operations Manager (Driftsleder): 6.0  FTE: DKK  58,584
• Senior scientist/researcher (Seniorforsker):  22.3  FTE: DKK 57,956
• Machinist (Maskinmester):  16.9  FTE: DKK 57,124
• Centre Administrator (Centeradministrator): 3.0  FTE: DKK     57,109
• Building Constructor (Bygningskonstruktør): 9.0 FTE: DKK 57,038
• HR Consultant (Hr-Konsulent):  4.0  FTE: DKK 56,099
• Associate professor (Lektor): 1056.4 FTE: DKK 55,281
• Senior Advisor (Seniorrådgiver): 13.0 FTE: DKK 55,252
• Research consultant (Forskningskonsulent): 59.6 FTE: DKK 53,573
• Project manager (Projektleder):  8.0 FTE: DKK 53,362
• Engineer (Ingeniør): 10.5  FTE: DKK 53,336
• Senior consultant (Specialkonsulent): 446.7  FTE: DKK 53,332
• IT administrator (It-administrator):  11.0 FTE: DKK 52,884
• Architect (Arkitekt):  3.3 FTE: DKK 52,640
• Teaching lecturer (Undervisningsadjunkt):  6.8  FTE: DKK 52,554
• Inspector (Inspektør): 5.0 FTE: DKK 52,313
• Researcher/Scientist (Forsker): 3.0 FTE: DKK 51,742
• Service manager (Serviceleder): 3.0 FTE: DKK  51,742
• IT technician (It-Tekniker): 3.0  FTE: DKK  50,353
• Research coordinator (Forskn, Koordinator): 5.8 FTE: DKK 50,074
• Forensics academic staff  (Retsmed,Akademisk Personale): 19.4 FTE: DKK 49,718
• Subject/academics coordinator (Faglig Koordinator): 6.8 FTE: DKK 49,631
• Studies lecturer (Studielektor) : 41.0 FTE: DKK 49,520
• Area Manager central campus (Områdeleder – Fu): 7.0 FTE: DKK 49,506
• ​​Clinical instructor (Klinisk lærer): 7.0 FTE: DKK 49,411
• System administrator (Systemadministrator):  3.0  FTE: DKK 49,214
• Project coordinator (Projektkoordinator):  6.5  FTE: DKK 48,750
• Conservator (Konservator):  5.0 FTE: DKK 48,687
• Groups under 3 FTE (Grupper under 3 årsværk): *  FTE: DKK 47,906
• Senior vet (Seniordyrlæge): 24.2 FTE: DKK 47,409
• Librarian (Bibliotekar): 3.9 FTE: DKK 47,358
• Cleaning manager (Rengøringsleder): 3.0 FTE: DKK 47,354
• Communications officer (Kommunikationsmedarbejder): 12.1 FTE: DKK 47,268
• Tenure track assistant professor (Tenure Track adjunkt):  77.6 FTE: DKK 47,208
• Clinical professor (Klinisk Professor): 96.4  FTE: DKK 46,815
• Hr-Partner : 5.0 FTE: DKK 46,684
• Forest and landscape engineer : (Skov og landsk. ing.) 26.8 FTE: DKK 46,472
• Study counsellor (Studievejleder):  7.7 FTE: DKK 46,441
• Legal geneticist (Retsgenetiker): 10.0 FTE: DKK 46,181
• International Researcher : 13.0 FTE: DKK 46,146
• Assistant professor (Adjunkt): 378.3 FTE: DKK 46,144
• Research Officer (Forskningsfuldmægtig): 41.5 FTE: DKK 45,941
• Journalist (Journalist):  8.2 FTE: DKK 45,898
• Studies assistant professor (Studieadjunkt): 12.9 FTE: DKK 45,855
• Academic Instructor (Akademisk Underviser Skt): 4.5 FTE: DKK 45,764
• Graphic artist (Grafiker):  7.8 FTE: DKK 45,667
• Financial coordinator (Økonomikoordinator ): 6.2 FTE: DKK 44,989
• IT employee (It-Medarbejder): 125.7 FTE: DKK 44,847
• Officer (Fuldmægtig): 484.9 FTE: DKK 44,829
• Nurse (Sygeplejerske): 4.9 FTE: DKK 44,804
• Administrative employee (Adm, Medarbejder):  3.5 FTE: DKK 44,752
• Research technician (Forskningstekniker):  14.5  FTE: DKK 44,440
• Craftsman Research and Education (Håndværker – Fu): 12.5  FTE: DKK44,438
• Postdoc (Postdoc):  1081.3 FTE: DKK 43,969
• Academic employee Research and Education (Akademisk Medarbejder Fu): 182.8  FTE: DKK 43,650
• Head Secretary (Chefsekretær): 8.6 FTE: DKK 43,485
• Electrician (Elektriker): 15.8 FTE: DKK 43,416
• IT employee Research and Education (It-Medarbejder  Fu):  9.0 FTE: DKK 43,276
• Project economist (Projektøkonom):  21.6 FTE: DKK 43,243
• Repairman/woman (Reparatør): 3.0 FTE: DKK 43,103
• Vet (Dyrlæge): 14,1  FTE: DKK 42,856
• Clinical vet (Klinikdyrlæge): 17.8  FTE: DKK 42,573
• Craftsman (Håndværker):  43.5  FTE: DKK 42,507
• Lab coordinator (Laboratoriekoord.): 24.4  FTE: DKK  42,305
• Teaching Assistant (Undervisningsass.) : 13.8  FTE: DKK 42,266
• Commercial languages staffer  (Korrespondent):   7.5 FTE: DKK 42,010
• Nutritional economist (Ernær,-Hush,Økonom):   3.8 FTE: DKK 41,941
• Pharmaconomist (Farmakonom):  3.8 FTE: DKK 41,937
• Coordinator (Koordinator):  6.6 FTE: DKK 41,831
• Engineer assistant (Ingeniørassistent):  20.5  FTE: DKK 41,714
• Purchaser (Indkøber): 3.9 FTE: DKK 41,661
• Subject teacher (Faglærer): 22.8  FTE: DKK 41,581
• IT supporter (It-Supporter): 12.5  FTE: DKK 41,366
• Bioanalyst (Bioanalytiker):  43.0 FTE: DKK  41,080
• Finance employee (Økonomimedarbejder): 33.3 FTE: DKK 40,590
• Academic employee (Akademisk Medarb.): 47.8  FTE: DKK 40,348
• Department secretary (Institutsekretær):  4.5  FTE: DKK 40,248
• Research secretary (Forskningssekretær):  18.9 FTE: DKK 40,055
• Agricultural Technician (Jordbrugstekniker): 3.9 FTE: DKK  39,998
• Division Secretary (Afdelingsekretær):  3.6  FTE: DKK 39,906
• Laboratory technician (Laboratorietekniker): 21.5  FTE: DKK 39,796
• Studies secretary (Studiesekretær): 16.7 FTE: DKK 39,444
• HR employee (Hr-Medarbejder):  50.1 FTE: DKK 39,131
• Subject Group Secretary (Faggruppesekretær):  7.6 FTE: DKK 39,079
• Doctor’s secretary (Lægesekretær):  5.8 FTE: DKK 38,880
• Secretary (Sekretær): 10.7 FTE: DKK 38,821
• Lab technician (Laborant): 277.0 FTE: DKK 38,563
• Part-time lecturer (Ekstern Lektor): 54.2  FTE: DKK 38,437
• Specialist Dentist (Specialtandlægekand.): 13.0  FTE: DKK 38,420
• Office Employee (Kontorfunktionær):  371.6 FTE: DKK 38,328
• Cook (Kok) : 3.0  FTE: DKK 38,192
• Nutrition assistant (Ernæringsassistent): 3.8  FTE: DKK 38,103
• Gardener (Gartner):  26.9  FTE: DKK 37,965
• Accounting officer (Regnskabsmedarbejder): 48.4  FTE: DKK 37,830
• Research assistant (Videnskabelig Assistent): 360.4  FTE: DKK 37,562
• Research Staff  (Forskningsmedarb.): 4.0  FTE: DKK 37,002
• Student/Exam Coordinator (Studie/Eksam.Medarb.): 15.5 FTE: DKK 36,953
• Education Secretary (Uddannelsessekretær) :4.8  FTE: DKK 36,817
• Exam coordinator (Eksamenskoordinator): 3.0 FTE: DKK  36,613
• Forensic office staff (Retsmedicinsk Kontorpersonale):  8.6 FTE: DKK 35,926
• Veterinary nurse (Veterinærsygeplejerske): 42.8 FTE: DKK 35,540
• Property officer (Ejendomsfunktionær):  4.0 FTE: DKK 35,294
• PhD fellow (Ph,D,-Stipendiat): 1244.6 FTE: DKK 35,249
• Animal Keeper (Dyrepasser):  81.7 FTE: DKK 35,169
• Receptionist (Receptionist): 6.5  FTE: DKK 35,117
• PhD student (Ph,D, Studerende): 25.0 FTE: DKK 34,599
• Officer (Betjent):  72.1 FTE: DKK 34,360
• Farm worker (Landbrugsarbejder):  5.3 FTE: DKK 33,991
• Gardener administrative  (Gartner – Adm): 9.0 FTE: DKK 33,593
• Kitchen assistant (Køkkenmedhjælper):  3.0 FTE: DKK  33,365
• Clinician’s assistant (Klinikassistent): 45.1 FTE: DKK  32,708
• Officer – Research and Education (Betjent  Fu): 40.1  FTE: DKK 32,613
• Instructor (Instruktor): 9.3 FTE: DKK 31,863
• Pensionist (Pensionist): 4.1 FTE: DKK 31,278
• Clinician’s assistant (Klinikmedhjælper): 7.9 FTE: DKK 29,936
• Service employee (Servicemedarbejder):  10.0 FTE: DKK  29,863
• Cleaning Assistant (Rengøringsassistent):  19.3 FTE: DKK 28,826
• Student Counsellor (student) (Studenterstudievejleder):  5.8 FTE: DKK 28,621
• Sanitation staff (Sanitør):  5.0  FTE: DKK 28,042
• Gardener trainee (Gartnerielev):  16.0  FTE: DKK  23,432
• Laboratory assistant (Laboratorieassistent): 25.9 FTE: DKK 22,838
• Industrial technician trainee (Industriteknikerlærling):  3.0  FTE: DKK  22,342
• Clinical Assistant Trainee (Klinikassistentelev):  17.0 FTE: DKK 21,884
• Office Trainee (Kontorelev):  38.0 FTE: DKK 21,078
• Students Research & Education (Studerende Fu): 18.5 FTE: DKK 20,983
• IT Support Trainee (It-Supporterelev): 3.0 FTE: DKK 20,946
• Laboratory Trainee (Laborantpraktikant):  23.0 FTE: DKK 20,481
• Students (Studerende): 46.9 FTE: DKK 20,385
• Veterinary Nurse Trainee (Veterinærsygep.elev): 19.0 FTE: DKK 19,726
• Precision Engineering Trainee (Finmekanikerelev): 3.0 FTE: DKK 19,450
• Animal Keeper Trainee (Dyrepasserelev):  18.0 FTE: DKK 19,373
• Data Technician Trainee (Datateknikerelev): 6.0 FTE: DKK 18,577
• Examination Supervisor (Eksamenstilsyn): 4.3  FTE: DKK 17,205

*= UCPH has 2 prorectors from 1 January 2021. This 1 prorector number is for 4th quarter 2020.

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The PhD program at the Department of Mathematical Sciences usually lasts 3 years. The typical entry level is a Master's Degree. The program consists first of all of an independent research project resulting in the end in a PhD thesis with publishable results.

It is also a part of the PhD program to follow a number of PhD courses totalling 30 ECTS, and our PhD students are expected to spend 3-6 months at a foreign research institution during the PhD program.

PhD students (except industrial PhD's) are required to teach, typically as teaching assistants. Our (advanced) courses are taught in English. Our PhD students must be able to teach in English and to follow courses taught in English.

A PhD degree in mathematics will make you qualified for a wide range of career possibilities including continuing an academic career or going into the private or the public sector. 

PhD students who hold a stipend from the University of Copenhagen will receive a salary of about 3,300 EUR/month before taxes and 2,200 EUR/month after taxes. This stipend also includes a travel allowance for participation in conferences and for research visit(s) to foreign research institutions. The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers PhD degrees in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, insurance and financial mathematics within four research sections and two centres:

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Candidates can apply for a scholarship from the University of Copenhagen ( https://employment.ku.dk/phd/ ). These scholarships are advertised by the University and ordinarily cover both pay and other (approved) expenses incurred in connection with a student's PhD studies (supervision, courses, travelling, assessment etc.). PhD students in the 5+3 programme will receive salary  pursuant to the applicable rules of the University of Copenhagen and the Faculty as well as the relevant agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) ( link to the Danish Association of Lawyers and Economists, DJØF ). 4+4 PhD students receive two grant portions through the Danish State Education Grant and Loan Scheme each month for the first two year of the programme. Upon completion of the MSc degree the student transfers to the two year salary earning part of the programme. 3+5 students receive one grant portions through the Danish State Education Grant and Loan Scheme each month for the first two year of the programme, and two portions each month during the third year. By the end of these three years the student must complete your MSc degree, and transfer to the two year salary earning part of the programme, just like 4+4 PhD students. Other than this salary, the PhD student receives pay for the 840 work hour obligation during the studies.

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PhD Position Fully Funded in Food Microbiology at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark

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PhD Position Fully Funded in Food Microbiology at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark; Department of Food Science, Section for Food Microbiology, Gut Health and Fermentation invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Bacillus -based fermentations for improved nutritional value of plant based food matrices. The project is part of the research project “PROFERMENT: Solid-state fermentations for protein transformations and palatability of plant-based foods”, which is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Start date is (expected to be) 1 May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project The overall aim of PROFERMENT is to gain the fundamental knowledge that is needed for developing scalable whole-matrix plant fermentation approaches to transform plant-based materials into nutritious, savoury foods. PROFERMENT will exploit bacteria ( Bacillus spp.) and moulds to enhance protein bioavailability and quality as well as palatability and textural properties of plant foods.

The advertised PhD-position will focus on different aspects of the use of Bacillus spp. for improving nutritional value while also ensuring safety of plant based food matrices. The project focus on enhancing protein bioavailability via Bacillus fermentations as well as Bacillus -mould co-fermentations). Furthermore, the project will investigate the possible formation of biogenic amines and othe potentially undesired compounds during these fermentations. The PhD-project will contain a strong wet-lab component, but the PhD-student is also expected to obtain strong bioinformatics skills during the project. The PhD-student will work closely together with several other PhDs and Post Docs also working on the project.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of biology, food science, biotechnology or similar with good grades and English skills. Applicants can have a background from e.g. food microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, physiology and genetics of Bacillus spp., plant based foods and/or solid stage food/feed fermentations.

Our group and research- and what do we offer? The Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, is recognized for excellence in food research, food science education, and industry collaboration. It covers all disciplines of food science from raw materials to processing and consumption, and is organized in four sections, one of which is the section for “Food Microbiology, Gut Health and Fermentation”, where the position is placed. The use of microbes for enhancing the nutritional quality, flavor and safety of food via fermentation is a primary focus point for the section. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories with access to the infrastructure needed to carry out the projects. The Principal supervisor is Professor Dennis S. Nielsen ( [email protected] , +45 51 33 03 62). You can undertake the PhD programme as a three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Qualifications needed for the regular programme To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. biology, food science and biotechnology.

Terms of employment in the regular programme  Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years. Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The terms of employment and salary are in accordance to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD program

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in food microbiology, fermentation and/or bioinformatics
• Good language skills (especially English)

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Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include : 

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page) (if you are only interested in one of the two advertised positions you can state it here – but we also very much welcome applicants interested in both positions)
• Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• Publication list (if possible)
• Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:  The dealine for applications is 31 March 2024, 23:59 GMT+1. We 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 process After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment. The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment.

Questions For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisors. Contact; Dennis Sandris Nielsen E-mail: [email protected]  Part 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.

Application deadline: 31-03-2024

Employment start: 01-05-2024

Working hours: Full time

Department/Location: FOOD

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