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🌍 PhD Fellowship in Glial Biology 🧠🇩🇰 | University of Copenhagen 📌 Position: PhD Fellowship in Glial Biology 🏫 University: University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) 📍 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰 🏢 Department: Center for Translational Neuromedicine 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Professor Steven Goldman 📅 Deadline: July 1, 2026 ⏳ Duration: 3 years (full-time, funded) 🔬 About the Project This PhD focuses on glial cell biology and neurodegenerative diseases, exploring how healthy and diseased glial cells compete in the brain. Key research areas include: • Human glial progenitor generation from stem cells • Cell transplantation and brain integration studies • Single-cell RNA sequencing & spatial transcriptomics • Mechanisms of glial cell competition • Implications for treating neurodegenerative diseases 👩‍🔬 What You’ll Do • Conduct advanced lab-based neuroscience research • Work with stem cells, imaging, and transcriptomics techniques • Collaborate in an international, interdisciplinary research environment • Publish findings and present at conferences • Contribute to teaching and scientific dissemination 👤 Ideal Candidate • Master’s degree in neurobiology, cell biology, or related field • Strong lab experience (stem cells, glial biology, imaging, etc.) • Experience with single-cell analysis is a plus • Passion for neuroscience and translational research • Strong English communication skills 🌟 Why Apply? • Work on cutting-edge research in neurodegenerative disease • Be part of a highly innovative and collaborative research lab • Access world-class facilities and international collaborations • Gain expertise in advanced molecular and cellular neuroscience • Live in Copenhagen—one of Europe’s most livable and research-driven cities 🔗 More Info & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gvMPc--5 🚨 Follow PhDScanner and join our WhatsApp channel for updates: https://lnkd.in/eBcBeXVK #PhD #Neuroscience #GlialBiology #StemCells #Denmark #ResearchJobs #PhDPositions #Neurodegeneration #LifeSciences #Biotech