Start your research career here

The University of Copenhagen is one of Europe’s leading research universities, offering an ambitious and supportive environment for early-career researchers.  

Here, academic excellence, intellectual freedom and interdisciplinary collaboration form the foundation for research with global impact. 

As an early-career researcher at UCPH, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Pursue curiosity-driven research in an environment that values academic freedom and intellectual exploration 
  • Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration and international mobility 
  • Receive high-quality supervision and structured research training 
  • Thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that promotes well-being, diversity and personal growth 
  • Access professional career development services tailored to early career researchers  
  • Live in a city renowned for its high quality of life 

We are committed to nurturing talent and supporting the next generation of researchers. 
Start your research career with us. 

Labour market insights

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Meet our early-career researchers

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Support for your career path

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New to Denmark and UCPH?

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Career guidance for PhDs and postdocs at UCPH

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