Postdoc in Statistical Population Genetics at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
Information on the department can be found at https://globe.ku.dk.
Our research
We are a highly interdisciplinary research group focusing on sequencing and analyzing ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA). Our large field and laboratory team samples cores drilled from ice or soil. Using state-of-the-art sequencing technologies, we sequence DNA of the samples in order to reconstruct the species distribution in past environments. The objective of the research is to understand ecological and evolutionary processes, including the consequences of climate change. The research brings together a diverse team of researchers with backgrounds in geology, genetics, ecology, computer science, statistics, and more.
Your job
You will join a multi-disciplinary research team working on developing, implementing and executing bioinformatical methods and pipelines for analyses of sedimentary DNA, i.e. DNA that has been obtained through shotgun sequencing of environmental samples. Your task will be to develop population genetic methods for data analyses that can accommodate the complex nature of the data and will enable analyses of population size changes, gene-flow among locations, and selection acting on specific variants.
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 Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field.
- You are highly experienced in software development for statistical analyses of genetic data.
- You have an active interest in applications in population genetics, evolution, and ecology.
- Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams.
- Excellent English skills, written and spoken.
- Experience in a software development in low-level languages such as C/C++/Rust.
- Demonstrated active knowledge of advanced computational and numerical methods commonly applied in statistics.
- Experience in the development of statistical methods for analyses of population genetic data.
- Experience in science communications, including writing of peer reviewed papers for biological, statistical, or computer science journals and/or conference proceedings.
The place of employment is at the Section for GeoGenetics, Globe Institute, at Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350 Copenhagen K.
About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.
Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year. Researchers that have not been tax liable in Denmark for the last 10 years can apply for a special (reduced) tax scheme. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is on 1/9/2025 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,733 DKK/approx. 5,100 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.
Questions
For further information please contact Rasmus Nielsen: rasmus_nielsen@berkeley.edu.
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
- Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
- CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
- A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
- List of publications.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Interviews are expected to be held in 1st half of July 2025.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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