Postdoc Position in AI for Cancer Genomics: The Supek Group at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for a 3-year position in the “AI-DRIVERS” project, specializing in the study of cancer driver mutations in non-coding DNA using artificial intelligence.
Title: Postdoc in AI for Cancer Genomics
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cancer Genomics, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology |
| Location | Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC), University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Starting Date | February 1, 2025, or soon thereafter |
| Employment Duration | Fixed-term for 3 years |
| Weekly Hours | 37 hours |
| Salary | Starting at 38,575 DKK (approx. 5,140 EUR), with potential supplements based on qualifications |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Essential Skills and Experience:
- PhD in genomics/epigenomics/transcriptomics, evolutionary biology, (bio)statistics, machine learning or related fields.
- Experience with computational biology tools/databases, statistical data analysis, and coding in at least one programming language.
- Demonstrated interest in the biology of mutations and associated computational methodologies.
- Solid proficiency in written and spoken English.
- At least one first-author publication or preprint.
- Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Bioinformatics methods for genetic variant calling, mutational signature analysis, and evolutionary modeling.
- Knowledge of long-read sequencing analysis, neural networks, and genomic applications of AI.
- Proficiency in R or Python and related libraries.
- Interest in programming and algorithm development.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work on the AI-DRIVERS project to develop and apply advanced AI models for identifying non-coding driver mutations in cancer genomes. This involves:
- Analyzing large-scale whole-genome sequencing datasets.
- Developing methodologies to accommodate heterogeneous mutation rates.
- Collaborating with experimental biologists to validate predictions using CRISPR techniques.
- Contributing to groundbreaking research with potential implications for personalized cancer medicine.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications in English through the University of Copenhagen’s online application portal. The application must include the following documents in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including education, work/research experience, language skills, and relevant skills.
- Certified/signed copies of PhD and Master of Science certificates.
- List of publications and preprints, along with summaries of up to 3 selected publications highlighting contributions.
Last Date to Apply:
November 14, 2024, by 23:59 PM CET
For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Fran Supek at fran.supek@bric.ku.dk. For more information about the research group, visit Supek Group Website.
