Last Date: 3 October 2023.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Global emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are among the biggest challenges for human and animal health.
The Genomic Epidemiology research group at the National Food Institute, DTU, has as the primary task to conduct targeted research with the aim of predicting and preventing infectious diseases in humans and animals, and supporting global detection, surveillance and control, with a specific focus on AMR. The research group combines expertise in conventional and molecular microbiology with epidemiology and bioinformatics. For this, the Group is engaged in several projects analyzing the genomics of single mainly bacterial isolates and metagenomes.
The group has also developed online metagenomics and WGS tools for bacterial genome analysis, which are accessed by users around the world. The group has full access to Computerome (Danish National Supercomputer for Life Sciences). In addition, the group ensures availability of intellectual expertise and technology to execute the project, including all facilities for molecular biology experiments, bioinformatics facilities, and expertise in whole genome sequencing, metagenomics, and machine learning.
The research group for Genomic Epidemiology seeks candidates for two vacant Research Assistant positions in bioinformatics on metagenomics and whole genome sequencing analysis; one focusing on developing and maintaining the in-house pipelines and online tools and another on assisting with general bioinformatics analyses across the group. Please specify in your application which of the two positions you are interested in.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Position 1
- You will specifically be responsible for day-to-day maintenance of our online tools.
- It is an advantage, but not a requirement, if you have some experience with our online tools on our platform (www.genomicepidemiology.org).
- You will address issues reported by external users through our support email or issue tracker.
Position 2
- You will specifically be responsible for supporting ongoing research projects utilizing 16S RNA and metagenome analysis including whole genome sequence analysis.
Both positions
- You will engage in developing and maintaining metagenomics mapping and analysis pipelines.
- You will engage in developing and maintaining whole genome sequencing analysis tools.
- Ensuring the group’s databases are consistently maintained and kept up-to-date.
- Maintaining and organizing data storage in the group and sharing data to publicly available databases.
- You will support other ongoing research projects and activities related to whole genome sequencing and metagenomics analysis.
As a formal qualification, you must have a two-year master’s degree in bioinformatics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree.
Preferably the candidate has experience with metagenomics analysis, programming languages (Python and R), workflow management system (for example Snakemake) and statistical computing as well as graphical visualization such as in R or Python. Experience with Unix shell/command line environments including high-performance computing (HPC) is also preferred.
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 terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is December 1st, 2023.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Frank Møller Aarestrup, [email protected], +45 5115 7481.
You can read more about the Research Group for Genomic Epidemioloy at Genomic Epidemiology (dtu.dk)
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 3 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc)
Please indicate which project you are applying for.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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