PhD position in Metabolomics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The National Center of Excellence for the Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, PREDICT, is looking to recruit a highly skilled and motivated PhD student in metabolomics and inflammatory bowel disease to join our international and interdisciplinary group of dedicated researchers at Department of Clinical Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, at the beautiful Copenhagen South Harbor campus. The stipend is available within the doctoral program Clinical Science, Laboratory and Translational Medicine, and is open for appointment from 1st of September 2025, or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years.

Your work tasks

We are looking for a dedicated PhD student to join our Metabolomics group, which focuses on characterizing preclinical metabolomic alterations in IBD and exploring their interactions with genetics, the gut microbiome, and dietary intake. As a PhD student you will be working closely with the Center’s interdisciplinary group of scientists to perform forefront, international research. You will be responsible for literature search, research protocol development, statistical analysis, writing of scientific papers, and presentation of your work at national and international meetings. You will work with basic and data scientists and researchers who will support you in the development of these skills. 

Your competencies

We are looking for a driven candidate with an interest in metabolomics, data science and immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. 

The ideal candidate has:

• A degree within biomedicine, biochemistry, computer science or similar
• Experience with epidemiological research or statistics
• Experience in writing scientific texts
• Familiarity with programming (R or Python etc)
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English

Qualification requirements

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Please visit the website of the doctoral school for further information on admission requirements.

Who we are    

PREDICT is at the forefront of international research to unravel the cause and prognosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which are chronic and disabling conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. The Center is composed of clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory, and data scientists working with collaborators nationally and internationally to push the boundaries of precision medicine research and create real-world impact in IBD. We have state-of-the-art facilities within the center and this means through PREDICT you will be part of a well-funded research environment equipped with the latest technologies, unique data, and a world-leading network of collaborators.

We offer an exciting PhD program in a dynamic, high-performing, international environment with dedicated, friendly colleagues. We also offer superb opportunities for personal and professional development and unique access to state-of-the-art data resources, including linkable Danish nationwide health registries, Danish National Biobank data and individual level clinical data from the largest Danish IBD inception cohort; the NorDIBD Cohort.
You can read more about PREDICT here: www.predictibd.dk 

How to apply

Your application must include the following:

• Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (Bachelor and Master's degree diploma)
• Other relevant documents

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website. 

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?    

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Group Leader: Assistant Professor Filip Ottosen, filipao@dcm.aau.dk

For further information about salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure, please contact Ruth Klitte, Doctoral School/AAU PhD, rk@adm.aau.dk,

Interviews are expected to take place in mid June.

Further information 

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The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

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Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).