Unfortunately, local universities aren't producing qualified life science graduates fast enough. Those government-funded organizations involve companies, universities, and hospitals in training Ph. D's in areas of particular national strength. Meanwhile, Scandinavian institutions are looking abroad, both to persuade their own nationals to return from Ph.D. programs and postdoctoral fellowships overseas, and to attract foreign scientists. The Danish government recently introduced favorable tax breaks for foreign scientists.
Potential recruits can pretty much choose their field of activity.
Specialists in functional genomics, molecular evolution, diagnostics, and bioinformatics are all in demand. So are protein chemists, enzymologists, and food scientists. However, recruiters seek more than specific expertise. They emphasize the need for scientists who can cooperate seamlessly in interdisciplinary projects. Here, representatives of two pharmaceutical companies, a unique collaboration between a seed company and a national laboratory, and a specialist academic center discuss their requirements for recruits.