Research Assistant for PREPARE research project, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports Full-time

Research Position In Nutrition, Exercise And Sports

We are looking for a motivated individual for a six-month fixed-term position, starting 1 May 2026 or soon after in agreement with the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports. You will join a collaborative and inclusive research group where independency, reliability and mutual helpfulness are personal skills highly appreciated.

The position is embedded in the PREPARE research project. The project examines the effect of pregnancy weight loss on maternal and offspring health outcomes.

Your main tasks will be to conduct standard assessments of physical and mental and development and collect and process a variety of biological samples from infants (3–12 months) who participated in the PREPARE study. Accordingly, prior experience with working with mothers and young children is essential.

List of essential qualifications:

• You have a relevant scientific degree in Nutrition, Physiology, Medicine, Biology, or similar
• Excellent English and Danish skills written and spoken

List of valuable experience and skills:

• You have practical experience with conducting human clinical trials, especially research involving mothers and infants
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams

The place of employment is at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include laboratories and facilities for human intervention trials.

Terms of employment:

The position is open from 1 May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is fixed-term position limited to six months. The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

For further information about the position please contact Prof. Faidon Magkos, fma@nexs.ku.dk.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically.

Please include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
• Publication list

The deadline for applications is 15 March 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

Interviews is expected to be held on 25 March 2026.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.