Department of Chemistry at Faculty of Science, and Cluster for Molecular Imaging at Department of Biomedical Sciences, both at the University of Copenhagen are looking for a Special Consultant in computational chemistry, at Center for Oligo Escape and Disease Control (COE) and Cluster for Molecular Imaging (CMI) for a two-year position with effect from June 1, 2026 or shortly thereafter.
About us The Department of Chemistry is an internationally leading research and teaching environment for chemistry. The Department of Chemistry conducts top research within a wide range of chemical disciplines. We work within themes such as the green transition, medicine, material development and quantum chemistry. In addition, the department trains excellent graduates in chemistry who are employed in Danish and foreign companies. The department also contributes high-quality chemistry teaching to a number of bio and natural science programs at the University of Copenhagen. The Department of Chemistry has approx. 200 employees. You can read more about the Department of Chemistry on the website
www.chem.ku.dk Center for Oligo Escape and Disease Control is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and is part of Department of Chemistry and headed by Center leader prof. Nikos Hatzakis. The COE has approximately 25 persons employed in or associated with the center; ranging from BSc-students to professors with several nationalities represented.
COE is located at Thorvaldsensvej 40, Frederiksberg Campus and this is the workplace for the position.
Tasks You will be a central part of in the research groups of professor Knud J. Jensen and professor Andreas Kjær. Your main task will be molecular modelling and computational chemistry and include the following:
- De novo design of proteins using AI and force field based methods
- MD simulations of peptides, proteins, oligonucleotides, and oligonucleotide-peptide conjugates
- Quantum chemical calculations targeting novel protein chemistry
- Explainable AI approaches, applied to molecular or chemical biology data
- Data management and data curation.
We expect - A PhD degree focused on biomolecular modeling/simulation or related areas
- At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience with MD simulations on peptides, proteins, oligonucleotides, carbohydrates, and oligonucleotide-peptide conjugates.
- Experience in quantum chemical calculations of reaction mechanisms relevant to chemical biology
- Knowledge of QSAR modelling, advanced chemometrics, or related data-driven approaches
- Experience with machine learning methods, including explainable AI approaches, applied to molecular or chemical biology data and multiomics data.
- Experience in molecular dynamics-driven small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) analysis.
- Proven ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
- Interest in tumor biology
We offer:
• an exciting and varied job with good professional and personal development opportunities, where we look forward to hearing your insights and good ideas
• flexible working hours with a focus on ensuring a good work-life balance
• responsibility, variation, and good colleagues in an informal and respectful atmosphere.
Terms of salary and employment The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Employment will be as Special Consultant. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working time are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.
The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is in the process of implementing a new joint administrative organization and new workflows, which will bring changes in the coming years. Your application If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via
Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than May 3, 2026.
The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.
Further questions Any questions about the position may be directed to Knud J. Jensen, kjj@chem.ku.dk.