Postdoc in Microbiome Bioinformatics: The University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoc fellow to join the Arumugam Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of computational workflows for analyzing large-scale microbiome multi-omics data in consortium projects focused on human and animal health. The position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment and make significant contributions to the field of microbiome bioinformatics.
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- Job Title: Postdoc in Microbiome Bioinformatics Workflows
- Research Area: Microbiome Bioinformatics
- Location: Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen
- Designation: Postdoc Fellow
- Eligibility/Qualification: PhD in bioinformatics or biology with strong experience in software development, experience in analyzing large volumes of next-generation sequencing data, programming skills in Python and/or R, experience with bioinformatics workflow environments, experience in high-performance computing, demonstrated teamwork skills, proven track record of scientific productivity, excellent English communication skills.
- Job Description: Develop computational workflows for analyzing microbiome multi-omics data, participate in consortium projects, collaborate with researchers in data interpretation, improve and expand existing workflows, initiate new research projects.
- How to Apply: Submit an online application in English through the provided ‘Apply now’ link, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates, list of publications, and references.
- Last Date for Apply: June 18, 2023, 23.59pm CET.
Job Description: The Postdoc fellow will be responsible for developing computational workflows to analyze large-scale microbiome multi-omics data in multiple consortium projects studying human and animal health. The focus will be on projects such as GALAXY/MicrobLiver, MICROB-PREDICT, and PIG-PARADIGM, working in collaboration with international data science partners and project partners. The successful candidate will improve and expand existing workflows, participate in and lead projects, and collaborate with other researchers to ensure proper interpretation of experimental results. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to initiate new cutting-edge research projects within the Arumugam Group.
Profile: The ideal candidate should have a PhD in bioinformatics or biology with a strong background in software development. They should possess solid experience in analyzing large volumes of next-generation sequencing data and be familiar with the challenges of scalability and efficiency. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or R is required, along with experience in bioinformatics workflow environments like snakemake or CWL. The candidate should have a track record of scientific productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals. Strong teamwork skills and excellent communication in English, both written and oral, are essential.
Preferred qualifications, though not required, include a basic understanding of human disease biology and/or microbiology, experience in analyzing metagenomic datasets from host-associated microbiota, handling multi-omics data (including metabolomics and proteomics), familiarity with distributed and cloud computing technologies, experience in supervising other researchers, and international mobility.
Eligibility/Qualification: The Postdoc fellowships are open to applicants who hold a PhD degree obtained before October 1, 2023.
Terms of Employment: The employment as a Postdoc is a full-time position for 3 years, starting from October 1, 2023. Salary, pension, and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax
