About the opportunity
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) offers a 3-year PhD position within the Centre for Auditory Neuroscience at DTU Health Tech. The project investigates the spatial and temporal relationships between vascular and sensorineural pathology in the cochlea during healthy ageing and age-related conditions such as dementia and metabolic syndrome. The work involves developing preclinical immunolabelling and light-sheet microscopy imaging pipelines using rodent models, quantitative image analysis, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of neurobiologists, cognitive neuroscientists, acousticians, computer scientists, and medical doctors. Scholars will complete 30 ECTS of coursework and undertake a research stay of three to six months at a partner laboratory.
Salary and benefits
- Fully funded 3-year PhD employment contract based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
- Opportunity to collaborate with preclinical and clinical scientists within and outside Denmark
- Funding to complete 30 ECTS of PhD coursework
- Support for a 3 to 6 month research stay at a partner laboratory
- Participation in an international, interdisciplinary research environment
Who can apply?
- Must hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or an equivalent academic degree in neuroscience, medicine, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with laboratory rodents in a research setting
- Practical experience with immunofluorescent tissue labelling and protocol optimization
- Experience acquiring and evaluating fluorescence microscopy data
- Demonstrated aptitude for quantitative analysis through scripting, image analysis, or statistics
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Required documents
- Cover letter motivating the application
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English, including official grading scale descriptions
- Up to two recommendation letters (optional)
When to apply
- Date posted: 2026-11-02
- Application deadline: 25 November 2026 at 23:59 Danish time
- Expected starting date: 1 March 2027 or by mutual agreement
How to apply
- Prepare all required application materials in English and merge them into a single PDF file
- Access the official online application portal via the DTU recruitment link
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload the single PDF file containing your documents and submit before the deadline
Additional information
- Applicants may apply before obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin without it
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to research involving critical technology
- Relocation support and monthly Zoom seminars are available for international candidates moving to Denmark
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for master's graduates in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, biology, or medicine who want to transition into advanced 3D microscopic imaging.
- Strong match for candidates with prior hands-on experience using laboratory rodents and immunofluorescent tissue labelling.
- Well-suited for researchers eager to work in an interdisciplinary team spanning neurobiology, computer science, and clinical medicine.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires full-time relocation to Denmark for the duration of the 3-year PhD contract.
- Involves direct hands-on experimental work with rodent models, which may not align with purely computational or clinical research interests.
- Candidates must manage rigorous project milestones including 30 ECTS of coursework and a mandatory external research stay.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fully funded 3-year PhD position provides an excellent pathway for individuals seeking to build a rigorous academic research career in auditory neuroscience or biomedical imaging. The combination of wet-lab rodent models, light-sheet microscopy, and advanced quantitative image analysis builds highly transferable technical skills for both academic and industry roles in medical technology.
Our take
This opportunity is strongly recommended for qualified master's graduates with a background in life sciences or engineering who want to pursue cutting-edge hearing research in a top European technical university. Candidates without animal research experience or those unable to relocate to Denmark should consider other opportunities.
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