PHD STIPEND IN PRECISION HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS FOR IMPROVED PREDICTION, EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND MONITORING OF ADVERSE EFFECTS – A SINO-DANISH COLLABORATION

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology one or more PhD stipends are vacant, within the doctoral programme Clinical Science, Laboratory and Translational Medicine. The stipends are open for appointment from 15 January 2026 or soon hereafter. 

Department of Health Science and Technology carries out multidisciplinary research, teaching and dissemination within biomedical engineering, sports science and medicine. The department has more than 250 employees and is responsible for more than 1700 students. More than 70 PhD students are enrolled in the doctoral school affiliated to the department. The researchers are organized in a number of research groups and centres, and the department has at its disposal translational medicine laboratory facilities including multiOmics, molecular biology, brain analysis, 3D movement analysis, respiratory and circulatory examinations, sensory and motor functions analysis, etc. All study programs at Aalborg University involve problem-based learning, organized around cases and projects. For more, see:www.hst.aau.dk  

As The Faculty of Medicine wishes PhD positions to enable careers both within and outside the university, the vacant positions are created in such a way that the competences achieved in the position will qualify for both a research career and a career in the commercial and/or public sector. At least a year before the position expires, you will be offered an interview to clarify your future career. 

We are excited to offer a fully-funded PhD scholarship opportunity for a motivated and ambitious researcher to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will explore the intricate landscape of autoimmune reactions, dissecting their roles in both autoimmune diseases and cancers. Investigation of the immunological role of extracellular vesicles and systems biology role of autoantibodies are of key interest but the PhD candidate have wide options to design their study.

The applicant should have research interest in
1.  Understanding the mechanisms underlying autoimmune reactions
2.  Comparing the immunological pathways active in autoimmune diseases versus cancers and
3.  Investigating potential therapeutic interventions to modulate these reactions.

The ideal candidate has a background in human medicine, translational biomedicine, or medical biotechnology. The project will apply a multiOmics toolbox with proteomics, multiplex, protein array analysis integrated with bioinformatics including large language models. 

The PhD scholarship includes an obligation for a 9 month research stay at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China integrated with international collaborations within China and South Africa at world-leading research laboratories. 

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. 1124 of September 19, 2025 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.

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)
• Project description
• 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 us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

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).