We are offering a PhD fellowship in the Copenhagen Center for Glycocalyx Research commencing 1 February 2026, or as soon as possible hereafter.
About the Copenhagen Center for Glycocalyx Research (CGR)
The Copenhagen Center for Glycocalyx Research (CGR) aims to uncover the vital role of the glycocalyx, a cell surface layer of complex glycans, that integrates signals from cells and their environment. By focusing on how cell surface receptors, glycans and glycan-binding proteins affect cellular interactions, CGR seeks to understand the influence of the glycocalyx influence on health and disease. CGR will explore changes in the glycocalyx linked to diseases such as inflammation, tissue degeneration, and cancer, paving the way for new treatments and precision medicine.
The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM)
Information on the department can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/
The position
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student with backgrounds in data science, bioinformatics, protein design, biochemistry, mass spectrometry, cell biology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, medicine or related fields. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment and work on projects centered around:
- Apply cutting-edge mass spectrometry–based proteomics to uncover dynamic protein changes and post-translational modifications in cellular signaling.
- Define key alterations in proteins and glycans and map how membrane dynamics and glycan–protein interactions reshape cellular networks.
- Link structure to function by dissecting how protein and glycan assemblies drive signaling and cell communication.
- Develop precision tools to selectively target disease-relevant assemblies, opening new therapeutic opportunities in cancer, chronic inflammation, and neurodegeneration.
