Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2-year position) Functional Imaging Unit, Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine

Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

The Functional Imaging Unit at Rigshospitalet–Glostrup is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a 2-year position within the project “Regulation of Brain Glucose Metabolism and Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients with Depression,” funded by a Lundbeck Foundation Experiment Grant.

About the Project

Patients with depression may exhibit dysregulation of cerebral metabolism. This project investigates cerebral glucose and oxygen metabolism, blood flow, and lactate concentration in individuals with moderate to severe depression using advanced neuroimaging.  All imaging will be conducted on a state-of-the-art hybrid PET‑MRI scanner at Rigshospitalet–Blegdamsvej. The postdoctoral fellow will play a central role in project management, patient recruitment, neuroimaging, data analysis, and scientific dissemination.

About the research environment

The Functional Imaging Unit (FIU), headed by Professor Henrik B.W. Larsson, is an MRI research group within the Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine at Rigshospitalet-Glostrup. The unit's main research focus is brain physiology investigated through advanced MRI and PET techniques. The FIU collaborates closely with a range of clinical research groups, with particular emphasis on psychiatry, multiple sclerosis, stroke, diabetes, and aging.

Qualifications

A medical degree with clinical experience in affective disorders is required, and candidates must hold a PhD in neuroscience, psychiatry, or a related field. The ideal candidate can perform diagnostic evaluations of depressive disorders and manage the recruitment and clinical care of patients with depression. Previous research experience in cerebral physiology related to depressive disorders will be considered a strong advantage. As the position requires the candidate to independently and safely perform MRI and PET acquisitions, prior experience with MRI or PET is preferred. Experience with project management, participant recruitment, preparation of applications for ethical and data protection approvals, data management including REDCap, and the analysis of MRI or PET images is an asset. Strong communication skills in both Danish and English, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, are essential.

What We Offer

We offer a stimulating multidisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratory and imaging facilities. The working atmosphere is friendly, collaborative, and characterized by strong interdisciplinary interaction. FIU and its collaborators maintain extensive national and international networks, providing excellent opportunities for scientific exchange and career development.

Application 
Submit your motivated application including your CV and documentation of diplomas no later than April 29, 2026. 

Terms 

The researcher candidate will be offered a full-time position for a period of two years. The position is available from August 1. 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The project starts on August 1. 2026 and runs for 2 years, when the employment will end. Employment will be in accordance with the relevant collective agreement within the Capital Region of Denmark. 

Start date 

01 August, 2026. 

For further information 
Applications for the position are accepted online before May 1, 2026. For further information about the position, please feel free to contact Senior Researcher Mark B. Vestergaard (+45 38 63 33 49, mark.bitsch.vestergaard@regionh.dk). We welcome applications from all candidates with the relevant professional background and qualifications. 

• Fakta

• Arbejdssted
  Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej
• Kontaktperson
  Jane Andersen
  jane.andersen.03@regionh.dk
• Adresse
  Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 København Ø
• Stillingstype
  Forsker
• Speciale
  klinisk fysiologi og nuklearmedicin
• Ansættelsesform
  Tidsbegrænset periode
• Ugentlig arbejdstid
  Fuld tid
• Ansættelsens start
  Snarest muligt
• Regionens jobnr.
  268131
• Quick-nr.
  490342
• Indrykningsdato
  15-04-2026
• Ansøgningsfrist
  29-04-2026