Postdoc in nutrition and survival of newborn piglet
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Postdoc in nutrition and survival of newborn piglet
Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
We seek to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic post doc with interest in neonatology immunology, neuroscience and development of novel nutritional interventions for newborn piglets. The candidate should preferably have a veterinary background or research experience in animal models of neonatology. The successful candidate will be affiliated to the research group for Comparative Pediatrics, Section of Biomedicine, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The position is a 2-year position, commencing Jan 1st 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
Information on the research group can be found at: Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition – University of Copenhagen
Information on the section can be found at: Section of Biomedicine – University of Copenhagen
Our group and research
The research group of Comparative Pediatrics offers a highly international, diverse and interdisciplinary environment, performing translational research and teaching related to neonatology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology, nutrition and diseases in both animals and human infants. The work extends from basic in vitro studies in cells and tissues (gut cell lines, primary blood and immune cells, and tissues) with various analytical techniques and omics technologies, to animal model studies (mainly in piglets) and intervention and cohort studies in infants at hospitals (exploring growth, gut, brain, immunity and microbiome).
We have a dual aim of reducing morbidity and mortality for neonates, - both animals and human infants. This includes medical, nutritional or other interventions to support compromised neonates, resulting from e.g. prematurity, low birth weight or birth asphyxia.
Project description and Your job
This postdoctoral position will be a part of a project funded by Grøn Udviklings og Demonstrations-Program (GUDP). The overall aim of the project is to establish and test a novel colostrum-replacer that can be offered to at-risk neonatal piglets to improve survival. The project involves industry partners with whom we generate and study clinical effects of colostrum-replacer for compromised piglets who are unable to acquire own mothers’ colostrum. The majority of the experimental in vivo work is located at Frederiksberg Campus, albeit but with some investigations under commercial farming conditions. The in vivo work involves close clinal monitoration of compromised neonatal piglet, and their responsiveness toward a set of interventions. The program also involves a series of laboratory endpoints related to neuroscience, immunology, physiology and pathology, using methodologies like e.g. FACS, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, enzymology, western blot. The project will include a close collaboration with Associate Prof’s Stanislava Pankratova and Duc Ninh Nguyen who have specific expertise in neuroscience and immunology.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic scientists with the following essential experience and skills:
Essential experience and skills:
The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. You should be willing to collaborating research partners nationally and/or internationally and with key industry partners. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and animal facilities and a close connection to national and international hospitals.
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.
Questions
For further information please contact Professor Thomas Thymann; thomas.thymann@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen
We seek to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic post doc with interest in neonatology immunology, neuroscience and development of novel nutritional interventions for newborn piglets. The candidate should preferably have a veterinary background or research experience in animal models of neonatology. The successful candidate will be affiliated to the research group for Comparative Pediatrics, Section of Biomedicine, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The position is a 2-year position, commencing Jan 1st 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
Information on the research group can be found at: Comparative Pediatrics and Nutrition – University of Copenhagen
Information on the section can be found at: Section of Biomedicine – University of Copenhagen
Our group and research
The research group of Comparative Pediatrics offers a highly international, diverse and interdisciplinary environment, performing translational research and teaching related to neonatology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, microbiology, nutrition and diseases in both animals and human infants. The work extends from basic in vitro studies in cells and tissues (gut cell lines, primary blood and immune cells, and tissues) with various analytical techniques and omics technologies, to animal model studies (mainly in piglets) and intervention and cohort studies in infants at hospitals (exploring growth, gut, brain, immunity and microbiome).
We have a dual aim of reducing morbidity and mortality for neonates, - both animals and human infants. This includes medical, nutritional or other interventions to support compromised neonates, resulting from e.g. prematurity, low birth weight or birth asphyxia.
Project description and Your job
This postdoctoral position will be a part of a project funded by Grøn Udviklings og Demonstrations-Program (GUDP). The overall aim of the project is to establish and test a novel colostrum-replacer that can be offered to at-risk neonatal piglets to improve survival. The project involves industry partners with whom we generate and study clinical effects of colostrum-replacer for compromised piglets who are unable to acquire own mothers’ colostrum. The majority of the experimental in vivo work is located at Frederiksberg Campus, albeit but with some investigations under commercial farming conditions. The in vivo work involves close clinal monitoration of compromised neonatal piglet, and their responsiveness toward a set of interventions. The program also involves a series of laboratory endpoints related to neuroscience, immunology, physiology and pathology, using methodologies like e.g. FACS, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, enzymology, western blot. The project will include a close collaboration with Associate Prof’s Stanislava Pankratova and Duc Ninh Nguyen who have specific expertise in neuroscience and immunology.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic scientists with the following essential experience and skills:
Essential experience and skills:
- You have a veterinary background and a PhD degree preferably within biomedicine, immunology, neuroscience or related areas
- You are experienced in working with in vivo animal models, preferably models related to perinatology
- You have strong laboratory-based skills related to molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology
- You have experience with laboratory supervision
- You have a strong international publication record within the field
- Curious mindset with a strong interest in neonatal health
- You are well-organized, self-motivated, result-oriented and capable of working independently in a collaborative setting
- You have strong analytical communication and computer skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, communication skills and ability to work in teams
- You have experience in coordination of research projects and scientific interaction
- You have experience with project management
- Experience in working with neonatal animal models is a plus
- Experience with national/international grant applications is a plus
The place of employment is at Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. You should be willing to collaborating research partners nationally and/or internationally and with key industry partners. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and animal facilities and a close connection to national and international hospitals.
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.
Questions
For further information please contact Professor Thomas Thymann; thomas.thymann@sund.ku.dk
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
- List of publications.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.