丹麦奥胡斯大学分子医学系（MOMA）生物信息学/群体遗传学博士后988373

A 2-year postdoc position is available in the research group of Søren Besenbacher at the Department of Molecular Medicine (MOMA), Aarhus University.

The post doc will study the mutation processes in humans and related species by analyzing de novo mutations found using whole-genome sequencing of parent-offspring trios. This can also include assessing the influence of de novo mutations on human diseases. Depending on your interests, focus can be on methods development, large-scale data analysis, or both.

The group
The integrated bioinformatics groups of Professor Jakob Skou Pedersen and associate professor Søren Besenbacher consists of around 15 individuals working on various aspects of bioinformatics applied to diseases (mainly cancer) as well as population genetic problems. We interact and collaborate closely with the research groups at the Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC) (http://www.birc.au.dk).

Required qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated applicant that have or are about to obtain a PhD in a relevant subject, which could be bioinformatics, population genetics, statistical genetics or a similar subject. Furthermore the applicant should have:

• Experience with genomic data analysis.
• Good programming skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Informal inquiries regarding the position are welcome and can be sent to Søren Besenbacher (besenbacher@clin.au.dk).

Required qualifications
Appointment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Formalities and references

• 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.
• Further information on qualification requirements and job description can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities (in Danish).

Application
Applications must be accompanied by a CV, diploma, a list of publications as well as a teaching portfolio. Template for applicant - postdoc must be completed and uploaded under ‘Other information to consider’. A maximum of five of the publications of greatest relevance to the job must be submitted.

Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in the faculty’s Guidelines for applicants for academic positions and Aarhus University’s Guidelines on the use of teaching portfolios..

The assessment committee may decide to include non-submitted material in its assessment. In such cases, the applicant will be informed and obliged to submit material, unless the application is withdrawn.

Applications submitted through channels other than the online application form below or applications which are not received by the application deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.

Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by: 15/08/2018

International applicant?
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here. Aarhus University also has a Junior Researcher Development Programme. You can read more about it here.