Summary:
Aarhus University is inviting applications for a PhD fellowship within the Quantitative Genetics and Genomics program. The project focuses on decoding non-coding genetic variation’s role in gene expression and its impact on complex phenotypes, aiming to improve predictive accuracy in clinical and agricultural settings.
PhD Fellowship Scholarship Post: Decipher Complex Phenotypes via Cross-species Analysis of the Regulatory Genome, Denmark
Designation:
PhD Fellowship
Research Area:
- Quantitative Genetics
- Genomics
- Regulatory Genome Analysis
Location:
Aarhus University, C. F. Møllers Allé 3, bld. 1130, 8000, Aarhus, Denmark.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in: Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical & Professional Competencies:
- Advanced programming skills in Python or R.
- Experience with machine learning/deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
- Strong interest in human/animal genetics or comparative genomics.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Develop novel AI frameworks to identify functional genetic variants across species.
- Conduct cross-species comparative analysis of gene regulatory patterns.
- Map the genetic landscape that governs complex traits.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the application link. A project description must be uploaded as a PDF in the application.
Last Date to Apply:
10 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
For further inquiries, you may contact:
- Lingzhao Fang: lingzhao.fang@qgg.au.dk
- Goutam Sahana: goutam.sahana@qgg.au.dk
- Peter Sørensen: pso@qgg.au.dk
