We are offering a PhD fellowship in Understanding Brain Cell Function in Obesity commencing January 1st, 2026, or after agreement.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join a research project focused on understanding how specific brain cell populations contribute to obesity and related metabolic diseases. The project will involve the analysis of large-scale single-cell datasets and aims to map how different cell types respond to metabolic and genetic changes. The successful candidate will contribute to developing molecular insights and resources that support the broader research community in identifying relevant cell populations and mechanisms involved in metabolic regulation. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of neuroscience, metabolism, and data science in a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Principal supervisor is Associate professor Tune H Pers, email: tune.pers@sund.ku.dk.
Start: January 1st, 2026
Duration: 3 years as a PhD student

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your projec