Postdoc in bioinformatics and cancer genomics

at  Aarhus Universitet

The Department of Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Postdoc in the field of bioinformatics and cancer genomics as per June 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a 3-year full-time position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
• Further information on the appointment procedure can be found in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
• The appointment is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).
• Remuneration is in accordance with the above, and the Salary agreement catalogue for staff at Health.
• The yearly base salary for a fulltime postdoc is between DKK 484.214,84 and DKK 538.720,20 depending on the years of working experience after achieved MSc degree. The base salary includes a position related supplement and pension (17.1 %). Additional supplement(s) for special qualifications can be negotiated. Authorisation supplemement(s) will be granted, if relevant for the position. Your local eligible trade union representative at Aarhus University negotiates your salary on your behalf.
• Researchers recruited from abroad are offered a special researcher tax scheme with a lower tax rate.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff

As Postdoc in bioinformatics ad cancer genomics your position is primarily research-based but may also involve teaching assignments. You will contribute to the development of the department through research of high international quality. In your daily work, you will work closely with colleagues on your project, where you will receive supervision and guidance.

Your main tasks will consist of:

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Performing research using bioinformatic tools and supercomputer facilities
• Obtaining, handling, and analyzing sequencing data including single cell- and spatial transcriptomics
• Maintaining a high degree of technical expertise and biological insights based on published literature
• Interaction with other team members to help facilitate bioinformatic procedures
• Interaction with various collaborators, local, national, and international
• The position may also include co-supervision of PhD, MSc, MD and/or BSc students.
• The position may also include grant writing or assistance with grant writing.

You will report to associate professor Nicolai Birkbak, Department of Molecular Medicine.