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PhD Fellowships in ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network, Denmark

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is offering two PhD Fellowships in ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network investigating innovative approaches to household demand response and wealth optimization amid fluctuating energy prices.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject area, such as applied mathematics, economics, or energy economics, and must not already possess a doctoral degree at the start of the fellowship.

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The University of Copenhagen is renowned for its high academic standards and international research environment. It actively collaborates with global institutions and supports a vibrant community of students and researchers in Denmark’s capital city.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Copenhagen
  • Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science
  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral Candidate)
  • Award: Salary
  • Access Mode: Online application
  • Number of Awards: 2
  • Nationality: Domestic and international
  • The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible, provided the MSCA mobility conditions are met.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The PhD fellowship is offered in Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Optimization, Economics, or Energy Economics, specifically within the research projects “Optimisation of Household Demand Response” and “Household Wealth Optimisation and the Impact of Energy Costs.”
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Optimization, Economics, Energy Economics).

  • Not have resided or worked in Denmark for more than 12 months within the 36 months before the start date (MSCA mobility rule).

  • Not already hold a doctoral degree.

  • Have excellent proficiency in English and strong communication skills.

  • Be willing to participate in ENERPOL training events and secondments.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically in English through the University of Copenhagen’s online recruitment system.

Required documents (in PDF format):

  • Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

  • Certified master’s diploma and transcript (with translations if not in English/Danish).

  • Description of the grading scale (for degrees obtained abroad).

  • Publication list or writing samples (e.g., master’s thesis).

  • References or recommendation letters (if possible).

Benefits

  • Duration: 36 months (full-time position)

  • Monthly living allowance: EUR 5,325 (approx. DKK 39,671)

  • Mobility allowance: EUR 710 (approx. DKK 5,289)

  • Family allowance (if eligible): EUR 495 (approx. DKK 3,687)

  • Total starting gross salary: approx. DKK 31,242 per month (before taxes), plus pension.

  • Access to international training, research collaboration, and a secondment with industry partners.

  • Full integration into the Department of Mathematical Sciences’ active research community.

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