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Next-generation sequencing is increasingly being used in clinical microbiology for rapid clinical diagnostics. A major obstacle is however, still the need for bioinformatics expertise as well as the need for access to large HPC-infrastructures and pipelines.
The Genomic Epidemiology Research Group, has as the primary task is to conduct targeted research with the aim of predicting and preventing infectious diseases in humans and animals, and supporting global detection, surveillance and control. The research group combines expertise in conventional and molecular microbiology with epidemiology and bioinformatics and act as EU and WHO reference centre for AMR.
The Genomic Epidemiology Research Group is together with several partners worldwide, including low and middle-income countries working on improving the access to simple bioinformatics analyses of clinical relevance.
To continue this work the Research group seeks a candidate for a vacant PhD position in bioinformatics.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your main responsibility will be to develop, evaluate and deploy bioinformatics solutions capable of handling both illumina and nanopore data on laptop computers and for people with limited or no bioinformatics experience.
You will communicate research results by presenting data at project meetings and international conferences, and write reports and manuscripts for publication.
The day-to-day work will be performed in close collaboration with other researchers in the Genomic Epidemiology group and with national and international partners, especially associated with a current DANIDA funded project in Tanzania. Collaboration includes active participation in national and international meetings and conferences, sharing of data and results, contribution to joint publications.
You must have a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
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 appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 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 the research group 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 11 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:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here)
You may apply prior to obtaining your master’s degree but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Apply for this job
Apply no later than 11 June 2021
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