Start Date: 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter Duration:3 years as a PhD student BackgroundThe Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), launched in December 2023, aims to harness airway immunity through innovative vaccine research to prevent airborne epidemics. NIVI has two parts:
By connecting science, innovation, clinical trials, regulatory processes, and product development, NIVI streamlines the journey from research to real-world vaccines. Research GroupThe PhD student will join the Airway Immunology Group at NIVI-R, supervised by CO-PI Professor Jan Pravsgaard Christensen. The team consists of 8–10 scientists, technicians, and students focused on understanding and enhancing airway immunity, especially against influenza infections. Research techniques include:
Professional development opportunities include conference attendance, publication support, and collaborative research. Project DescriptionThe PhD project will focus on tracking immune responses and epithelial changes in the airways of mice after vaccination or infection. Key objectives include:
Principal Supervisor: Key ResponsibilitiesAs a PhD student at SUND, your tasks include:
QualificationsApplicants must hold a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s in:
Other important criteria:
Place of EmploymentNIVI-R, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Facilities include modern laboratories, flow cytometry, single-cell analysis platforms, sequencing, and spatial tissue profiling. Terms of Employment
Application ProcedureApplications must be submitted electronically in PDF format and include:
Application Deadline: 1st October 2025, 23:59 CET Applicants may be required to obtain an assessment of their education by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Selection Process
The University of Copenhagen encourages applications from all qualified candidates to reflect societal diversity. Contacts
Employment Start: 1st January 2026
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