PhD Positions in Computational Biology: The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is offering several PhD fellowships focusing on computational biology and artificial intelligence to understand gene function in plants. The positions are part of the Starting Grant package awarded to Assoc. Prof. Marek Mutwil, financed by The Novo Nordisk Foundation.
PhD Student Positions in Computational Biology and Artificial Intelligence in Plants
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area:
- Abiotic stress
- Bioinformatics
- Evolution
- Specialized metabolism
Location:
Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, applicants must have completed a degree programme equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, such as molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, physics, or bioinformatics.
Job Description:
- Achieve key performance indicators of the research project
- Become proficient in the technical skills and knowledge required to complete the project
- Design and implement bioinformatics analyses
- Supervise and train research staff and undergraduate students
- Participate in writing research proposals
- Regularly communicate research progress
- Present data at group meetings and external conferences
- Take the lead in writing manuscripts
- Carry through an independent research project under supervision
- Complete PhD courses, participate in research environments, and engage in teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
- Write and defend a PhD thesis based on the project
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
- Curriculum vitae
- Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish
- Publication list (if possible)
- Reference letters (if available)
Application Deadline: 25 October 2024, 23:59 GMT +2
For further information about the PhD fellowship, applicants can contact the principal supervisor, Marek Mutwil, via email at mutwil@plen.ku.dk. Additional information about PhD study at the Faculty of Science is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.
