Summary
The Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for two PhD fellowships focusing on Neuro-symbolic Machine Learning for Biology and Drug Design. The anticipated start date for these positions is September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
PhD Fellowships in Machine Learning for Biology and Drug Design, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Designation
- PhD Fellowships (2 positions)
Table of Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Areas | Machine Learning for Biology, Drug Design, Neuro-symbolic AI |
| Location | University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s equivalent degree in related fields; strong technical skills desired |
| Job Description | Independent research, coursework, teaching, publications, and thesis writing |
| How to Apply | Submit application documents online |
| Last Date to Apply | May 21, 2026, 23:59 CET |
Research Areas
- PhD1: Tractable, neuro-symbolic foundations for biomolecular machine learning.
- Focus: Development of probabilistic circuits for protein family modeling and constrained decoding in biological sequence models.
- PhD2: Literature-aware neuro-symbolic modeling of GPCR interactions.
- Focus: Integrating biomedical literature with 3D molecular structure for reasoning about protein-ligand interactions.
Location
- Department of Computer Science (DIKU)
- University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates must hold a degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS BSc + 120 ECTS MSc) in areas such as machine learning, computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, physics, or mathematics.
- Experience in deep learning, probabilistic modeling, and natural language processing is advantageous.
Job Description
- Conduct an independent research project under supervision.
- Complete PhD courses corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS.
- Engage in active research environments, possibly including an international research stay.
- Participate in teaching and dissemination activities.
- Publish scientific papers and defend a PhD thesis based on the project.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, including:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Original diplomas of bachelor’s and master’s (translated if necessary).
- Publication list (if relevant).
- Reference letters (if available).
All applications must be submitted electronically via the University of Copenhagen’s application portal.
Last Date to Apply
- May 21, 2026, 23:59 CET
For additional questions, please contact the principal supervisor.
