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Computational and Data Staff Scientist Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design

University of Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark Posted 24 Sept 2026 University of Copenhagen verified public ATS · education-children-social-servicesOn-siteTemporarySenior specialistEnglish
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The Computational and Data Staff Scientist will develop computational infrastructure, data pipelines, and predictive tools for protein-design research, while supporting and collaborating with researchers across the CPD.

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We seek an experienced, highly motivated, and independent computational and data scientist to support the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Design (CPD), University of Copenhagen (UCPH). The post suits someone with experience in computational chemistry, biology, and/or structural biology, as well as managing big data. This is a full-time position, starting 1 February 2027 and employment through 31 July 2032.

Our research The CPD is a new initiative at UCPH. It is a multidisciplinary centre that works across the university—notably with the Departments of Biology, Drug Design and Pharmacology, Chemistry, and Computer Science—and with national and international academic and industrial partners. CPD is funded by an initial grant of 700M DKK for seven years from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

At capacity, the CPD is expected to have ≈8 research groups, ≈80 researchers, and support staff. Research will encompass the growing protein design landscape with computational, experimental, applied and hybrid projects. The CPD's vision and mission are to accelerate protein design by1 …

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