Research Assistant with the possibility of a PhD fellowship in Vaccine Platforms and Mucosal Immunity, NIVI Research Center
University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI)
Who can apply: The regular 5+3 PhD programme requires a completed degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS BSc plus 120 ECTS MSc) in the project’s subject area. Applicants with a degree from abroad may alternatively hold a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree and be academically qualified at… What is funded: READ THE STRUCTURE BEFORE APPLYING: despite its listing title this advert offers a 1-year Research Assistant position first, with a 3-year PhD fellowship following only after a positive evaluation. The PhD stage is a three-year full-time salaried fellowship under the Danish state collective agreement: terms of… Deadline: 12 October 2026, which the advert prints as “12 October 2026, 23.”. Interviews are expected in weeks 46 to 47. Round: Advertised by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND) for the NIVI Research Center. One round, through the Apply now button.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), official page.
Who can apply
- The regular 5+3 PhD programme requires a completed degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree (180 ECTS BSc plus 120 ECTS MSc) in the project's subject area. Applicants with a degree from abroad may alternatively hold a bachelor's degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor's degree and be academically qualified at master's level. The whole application must be in English. No citizenship restriction is stated and the university encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background, but a non-EU appointee will need a Danish work and residence permit before starting. The advert states that applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds across gender, nationality, career stage and scientific training. A master's degree earned abroad may be sent for assessment by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Expect to help define the project with the supervisor.
Stage dates
Single binding application. The 1-year Research Assistant appointment comes first; the 3-year PhD fellowship depends on a positive evaluation, so it is not guaranteed by selection.12 October 2026
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