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Global emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are among the biggest challenges for human and animal health.
The Genomic Epidemiology Research Group, has as the primary task to conduct targeted research with the aim of predicting and preventing infectious diseases in humans and animals, and supporting global detection, surveillance and control, with a specific focus on AMR. The research group combines expertise in conventional and molecular microbiology with epidemiology and bioinformatics and act as EU and WHO reference center for AMR.
The Genomic Epidemiology Research Group is together with several partners worldwide working on establishing and improving global surveillance of AMR. This is mainly based on metagenomics analyses of sewage, but there is a need to link these data to data on AMR-genes from single isolates and whole genome sequence (WGS) analysis from clinical and other sources.
The group has developed online metagenomics and WGS tools for bacterial genome analysis, which have been accessed by users around the world. The group has full access to Computerome (Danish National Supercomputer for Life Sciences). In addition, the group ensures availability of intellectual expertise and technology to execute the project, including all facilities for molecular biology experiments, bioinformatics facilities, and expertise in whole genome sequencing, metagenomics, and machine learning.
For this, the Research Group for Genomic Epidemiology, National Food Institute, DTU seeks a candidate for a vacant Research Assistant position in bioinformatics on metagenomics and whole genome sequencing analysis.
Responsibilities and qualifications
- You will engage in developing and maintaining metagenomics mapping and analysis pipelines.
- You will engage in developing and maintaining whole genome sequencing analysis tools.
- Maintaining and updating the used databases in the group.
- Maintaining and organizing data storage in the group.
- You will support other ongoing research projects and activities related to whole genome sequencing and metagenomics analysis.
Candidates should have a two-year master’s degree in bioinformatics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree. Preferably the candidate has experience with metagenomics analysis and programming languages (Python/Perl). Experience with Unix shell/command line environments is also preferred.
As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2 years.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Frank Møller Aarestrup, fmaa@food.dtu.dk, +45 51157481
You can read more about DTU Food at www.food.dtu.dk/english/Research/Genomic-Epidemiology
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 8 June 2021 (Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc)
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Apply for this job
Apply no later than 8 June 2021
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