Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Southern Denmark, Denmark invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Reliability of High Voltage Polymer Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors
Summary of PhD Program:
Sønderborg is an international campus with students from more than 60 nationalities. The Faculty of Engineering is represented by the Department of mechanical and electrical engineering (DME). CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. CIE is a initiative striving for high quality and great impact of its research, innovation and education. Central to achieving this objective is access to state-of-the-art facilities and close collaborations with industries.
Application Deadline: June 29, 2025
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biodiversity changes of marine flora and fauna associated with ecosystem restoration in eutrophic coastal waters
Summary of PhD Program:
The research of the candidate will focus on the changes in ecological conditions for flora (seagrasses and macroalgae) and fauna (sedentary benthic infauna and mobile pelagic fauna) after the establishment of the abovementioned three restoration approaches in Danish estuaries. The research will include 1) monitoring of flora and fauna dynamics inside and outside restored areas; 2) evaluation of eDNA as a monitoring tool; and 3) assessment of the broader ecological consequences of ecosystem restoration in estuaries. The research will have focus on the impact of restoration activities in Odense Fjord, Gyldensteen Coastal Lagoon and other Danish coastal waters.
Application Deadline: 18 June 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Power-to-X: Experimental and AI-Driven Optimization of Green Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuel Production
Summary of PhD Program:
This PhD project is part of SDU’s strategic effort to advance PtX technologies through experimental validation and intelligent control. The research combines hands-on laboratory work with AI-based approaches to optimize the production of hydrogen and its conversion into ammonia and methanol. In particular, Reinforcement Learning (RL) and other AI tools will be applied to develop adaptive control strategies that respond to real-time electricity inputs and operational constraints.
Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Foundations of Programming Languages
Summary of PhD Program:
The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), project “Abstract Techniques for Programming Languages and Secure Compilation”. The project builds on recent advances in Higher-Order Mathematical Operational Semantics, a pivotal generalization of Turi and Plotkin’s seminal approach to structural operational semantics. We seek an apt and motivated PhD candidate, who will contribute to the development and implementation of the theory, and to applications in secure compilation. Further details on the planned research are summarized in the technical part of the project proposal, which can be provided by request.
Application Deadline: 06/18/2025
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5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Enhancing Manufacturing Decision Support with Digital Integration (REACT)
Summary of PhD Program:
SDU Software Engineering, the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for one or more 3-year PhD positions within Software Engineering. The positions are available from August 2025, and the specific start date will be agreed with the successful candidates. This PhD position is part of the MADE REACT project, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark. REACT aims to strengthen Danish manufacturing through AI-powered and digitally connected technologies for resilient High-Mix Low-Volume production. Your research will focus on digital integration and decision support, contributing directly to the project’s goals of optimizing the interplay between human operators and automation in manufacturing.
Application Deadline: August 5, 2025
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in structural and functional characterization of ciliary protein complexes
Summary of PhD Program:
You will be part of the research group led by Assistant Prof. Narcis-Adrian Petriman (Petriman group) within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at SDU. The Petriman group is associated with the ‘Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology research unit’ at BMB and the ‘Danish National Mass Spectrometry Platform for Proteomics and Biomolecular Imaging’ (PLATO), which provides a highly international, collaborative, ambitious and innovative research environment in mass spectrometry-based proteomics.
Application Deadline: 15 June 2025
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Health Economics
Summary of PhD Program:
This Ph.D. is a jointed project between Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Region H and DaCHE, SDU. You will work closely with Associate Professor Liza Sopina based at DaCHE and Clinical Professor Stig Bojesen, based at the Dept. of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Region H and Dept. of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen.
At DaCHE, we apply economic theory and empirical methods to answer health policy research questions and improve research methods.
Application Deadline: 27/06/2025
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in Medical Deserts and Health Disparities
Summary of PhD Program:
For the research project “Medical Deserts and Health Disparities” we are seeking a candidate for a three-year PhD project. The project consists of three subprojects, which together aim to investigate inequality in healthcare provision. While the Danish healthcare system provides universal access to services, disparities persist in access to general practitioners, particularly in rural areas, low-income communities, and among marginalized populations. The PhD project constitutes one of the four subprojects and is therefore part of a larger research collaboration while also functioning as an independent unit.
Application Deadline: June 15th 2025
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in Studying Gene Regulation
Summary of PhD Program:
MYC is a critical transcription factor in most cancers, where it cooperates with many different protein complexes to activate diverse pro-tumorigenic pathways. Together with a senior postdoc in the lab, you will lead a research project focused on dissecting how the various cellular tasks of MYC are orchestrated in individual cells. You will integrate loss- and gain-of-function tools (e.g., CRISPR/Cas and degron systems) with a range of advanced functional genomics methods, particularly single-cell technologies, in pre-clinical model systems such as cell lines and patient-derived tumor organoids as well as patient samples.
Application Deadline: 06/20/2025
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10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Law
Summary of PhD Program:
A PhD is a research degree at the highest international level. You will become part of an active learning environment, in Denmark as well as abroad, and you will obtain an extensive academic knowledge e.g. by participating in relevant PhD courses. Furthermore, you will gain teaching experience since part of the programme involves teaching certain courses at our law studies. You are expected to be able to teach in Danish and/or English.
Application Deadline: 08/15/2025
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Constructive Journalism: Conceptualization, Implementation, and Evaluation
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD Student will work closely together with the three senior researchers and another PhD Student on the project but will have a particular focus on (1) how constructive journalism is conceptualized and (2) how it can be implemented into the highly routinized journalistic production at existing news organizations. These questions can be addressed through a mix of different theories and methods, such as literature reviews, interviews, newsroom observations, and action research.
Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
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12. Fully Funded PhD Position
Summary of PhD Program:
The successful candidate will develop experimental research performing magneto-optical spectroscopy combined with electronic transport to investigate light-matter interactions in 2D materials. Our goal is to access and control new phases of matter with unprecedented resolution and sensitivity. We aim to achieve this goal through the confinement of charges and photons in reduced dimensions. We welcome candidates with strong background in solid-state physics. Experience in optical spectroscopy, fabrication of van der Waals heterostructures, electronic transport, and near-field optics are a plus but not a stringent requirement.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in AI and UAV Navigation near Powerlines
Summary of PhD Program:
Enrolling in our 4+4 PhD program, where you will be working with a UAV autonomous navigation system around powerlines utilizing novel AI models and onboard processing. Your responsibilities as a PhD student encompass cutting-edge research in AI, onboard computing, and hardware/software design for autonomous operations. As a PhD fellow, collaborative synergy will be a cornerstone as you work alongside accomplished peers, including PhD students and postdocs from the research group. If you are a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mechatronic Design and Control of Drones
Summary of PhD Program:
Institute of Mechanical and Electrical engineering covers research and education spanning from fundamentals to applications of engineering science. All our courses are taught in English reflecting the fact that more than half our students and staff are internationals. Centre for Industrial Mechanics is located at SDU’s beautiful campus in Sønderborg, in the inspiring building of Alsion, which is a center for science, culture and learning in the heart of Sønderborg and perched on the strait of water separating the island of Als from the mainland. The university has very close relations to the industry in Sønderborg, Southern Denmark and Northern Germany.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
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15. Fully Funded PhD Position in Advanced Mass Spectrometry/ Proteomics
Summary of PhD Program:
The Protein Research Group at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a PhD position in advanced mass spectrometry development, with a focus on negative ion mode proteomics to enhance bacterial proteome coverage. This project aims to improve the detection of acidic proteins, contributing to a better understanding of bacterial biology and unlocking new biotechnological applications.
Application Deadline: 1 June 2025
16. Fully Funded PhD Position in Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of WBG Semiconductors
Summary of PhD Program:
We are looking for a motivated candidate for a Ph.D. in the “Next-Generation GaN Devices: Advancing Efficiency and Overcoming Industry Challenges”. This research-industrial project focuses on GaN device technologies to address challenges in power electronics, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, and industrial applications. The candidate will prioritize industry requirements in designing these devices. The role involves designing, developing, and characterizing GaN devices in collaboration with our industry partners.
