The successful candidate will be working as a part of Associate professor Ida Moltke’s research group for a 6-month period. The candidate will be expected to perform whole genome-based population genomic studies. Hence it is a prerequisite to have extensive experience with performing genome-based population genomic studies, including working with

• both with high and low-depth sequencing data

• data from both historical and modern samples

• data from both human and non-model organism samples

And ideally the candidate has experience working with several different non-model organisms.

Furthermore, it is a prerequisite to have training and extensive experience with statistical and computational analyses using R and Bash as well as population genomics programs like ANGSD, ADMIXTURE, PSMC, and PopsizeABC.

Finally, it is a prerequisite that the candidate has published several relevant papers as first author, proving his or her capability to finish and publish projects.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, but will also include obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching within population genomics. To a limited extent it may also include performance of other duties.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory.


Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department can be found on https://www1.bio.ku.dk/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Associate professor Ida Moltke.



The position is open from 15 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and is limited to six months.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae

• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

• Research plan – description of current and future research plans

• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:

  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students

  • Teaching experience

  • Formal pedagogical training

• Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 19 November 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.


After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews/trial lectures will be held in early to mid December.