Simon Rasmussen

The University of Copenhagen’s Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is recruiting for Thirteen International Fellowships in Metabolism , including 4 PhD students and 9 postdoc fellows , to start on November 15, 2026 . These fellowships are aimed at early-career researchers with a basic science background or clinicians who want to build a career in academia. The center is especially interested in candidates with experience in integrative research approaches within the broad area of basic cardiometabolic research , with applications to human pathophysiology . CBMR’s research environment spans work from single-cell genomics to whole-body systems , with a mission to improve the understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate translation into prevention and treatment strategies. The listed PhD projects include topics such as plant-based diets and cardiometabolic health using a multi-omics approach , precision medicine using graph-based medical digital twins , genetics of MRI-derived skeletal muscle features, and physiological drivers of weight gain in obesity. The opportunity is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program . The post does not provide stipend or tuition details in the text shown, but it clearly advertises funded fellowship positions. The application deadline is August 10, 2026 . Interested applicants should review the CBMR program page for the full project descriptions and application instructions, then apply to the relevant project before the deadline.

PhD opportunity in Precision Medicine from Graph-Based Medical Digital Twins at the University of Copenhagen , within the Rasmussen Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) . The project focuses on AI , bioinformatics , genomics , multi-omics , and longitudinal health data to build medical digital twins for understanding and predicting cardiometabolic disease . The lab works at the intersection of data science, biology, and medicine, with close collaboration with clinical and international partners. This is a PhD opening with an initial 1-year Research Assistant period followed by 3 years as PhD fellow , subject to positive evaluation. The position is part of the CBMR International PhD & Postdoc Program . Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a Master’s degree equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or related sciences , obtained before 2026-11-15 . The post also asks for a strong interest in applying AI to health data, excellent English communication skills, and relevant academic/professional background such as GPA, publications, and work experience. Supervisor: Professor Simon Rasmussen ( srasmuss@sund.ku.dk ). How to apply: submit an online application in English via the application portal and upload a motivation letter, CV, certified diploma and transcript, publication list, and at least two references. Deadline: 2026-08-10 . Funding: salary and pension are covered under the Danish academic agreement; the post is employment-based rather than a scholarship.