PhD in Veterinary Virology: Cross-Reactive Vaccine Research

University of Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 282,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen seeks a PhD fellow in Veterinary Virology in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The project focuses on cross-reactive vaccines for swine influenza A virus and involves establishing immunological assays and antigenic characterization.

The role includes independent research, PhD coursework (~30 ECTS), and potential teaching and dissemination activities. Start date February 1, 2027, for a 3-year fixed-term position within the 5+3 framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for PhD admission; Danish master's equivalent (180 ECTS + 120 ECTS MSc) or foreign degree equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision.
• Complete PhD courses equivalent to ~30 ECTS points.
• Participate in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Gain teaching or dissemination experience related to the PhD project.
• Write and defend a PhD thesis based on your project.

Education

Master's degree (180 ECTS BSc + 120 MSc)

Tools

qPCR/PCR

Sequencing

ELISA

Viral isolation

Job description

University of Copenhagen seeks a PhD fellow in Veterinary Virology in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The project focuses on cross-reactive vaccines for swine influenza A virus and involves establishing immunological assays and antigenic characterization.

The role includes independent research, PhD coursework (~30 ECTS), and potential teaching and dissemination activities. Start date February 1, 2027, for a 3-year fixed-term position within the 5+3 framework.