PhD Fellowship: ADHD, Attention & Salience Research

Københavns Universitet, HR Søndre City; København; On-site; DKK 355,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a three-year PhD scholarship starting February 1, 2027, within the Sapere Aude project on ADHD and salience. The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the Center for Subjectivity Research and work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Jelle Bruineberg.

The position requires a Master’s degree in philosophy, cognitive science, or a related field, and strong English writing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification in the subject area (Philosophy, Cognitive Science or related).
• If educated in Denmark, degree must be covered by Danish academic agreements.
• If educated outside Denmark, master’s or bachelor’s with appropriate professional qualifications is required.
• Excellent written and spoken English at a high level; document English skills if requested.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out an independent research project aligned with the ADHD/salience theme.
• Draft and defend a PhD thesis within a three-year timeframe.
• Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.

Skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy/C Cognitive Science

Tools

Job description

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a three-year PhD scholarship starting February 1, 2027, within the Sapere Aude project on ADHD and salience. The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the Center for Subjectivity Research and work under the supervision of Assistant Professor Jelle Bruineberg.

The position requires a Master’s degree in philosophy, cognitive science, or a related field, and strong English writing skills.