The project
With the cessation of estrogen production at menopause, the risk of cardiovascular diseases increases dramatically, body composition is altered and cardiovascular and metabolic health may be impaired. Physical activity is the single most powerful “drug” for maintaining and improving cardiovascular and metabolic health. However, recent data suggest that the positive effects of physical activity may be reduced after the menopausal transition. By advanced invasive methodologies, the project follows a cohort of women who are being studied before they enter menopause, during the transition, and up to 20 years after the menopausal transition.

This project is part of a larger study that looks beyond physiology by also examining the impact of menopause and physical activity on sociological and psychological factors. Read more here https://kiso.ku.dk/forskning/,

The postdoc’s duties will include research within cardiovascular physiology of menopause as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports – University of Copenhagen. Inquiries about the position can be made to Lasse Gliemann, gliemann@nexs.ku.dk.

The 3-year position is open from 15 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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.

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

Please include:

• Curriculum vitae

• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

• 2 page motivation (must describe prior experience with both human invasive studies and research on female sex hormones, as well as a description of the research gaps you see this project could fill)

• Complete publication list

• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Please note that prior experience with invasive human experiments (muscle biopsy, arterial infusions etc.) is a prerequisite.

The deadline for applications is 12 April 2026, 23:59 CET.

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 will be held on in May 2026.

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