Postdoc in Forensic Genetics at Department of Forensic Medicine

at  Kbenhavns Universitet

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a two year position to start on 1 February 2025 or after agreement.
This project will explore the potential to use human DNA recovered from sediments for forensic applications, in particular for human identification. A focus will be on performing foundational experiments to set expectations and best practices for sampling and analysis. In addition, the postdoc will have the opportunity to apply these methodologies to archaeological burial contexts.

PROFILE

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in Biology, Genetics, or a related field
• Proficiency in programming, with notable skills in pertinent languages and frameworks (e.g., Python and R).
• A strong proclivity for interdisciplinary research and a readiness to collaborate across diverse scientific domains.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Demonstrated track record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals, as well as presentations at conferences.
• Excellent English skills; written and spoken.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Previous experience working with metagenomic data and/or workflows
• Profound competence in forensic or population genetics is highly advantageous.

• Bioinformatic analysis of sediment DNA data
• Simulation testing and method development for population and forensic genetic analyses
• Collaborating with a dynamic team of forensic genetics researchers and computer scientist