Academic position with focus on bioinformatic and computational support

Aarhus Universitet (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year academic position in evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics at the Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Denmark. The fixed-term appointment runs from 15 May 2027 to 14 May 2029, with a start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide bioinformatic support for processing and interpretation of genomic data, develop pipelines, assist with genome assembly/annotation, and collaborate with researchers in the Centre for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field; PhD is an advantage.
• Strong background in evolutionary genetics, genomics, population genetics and bioinformatics.
• Extensive experience with bioinformatic analyses and pipeline development.
• Ability to support researchers and supervise students.

Responsibilities

• Provide bioinformatic and computational support for processing, analyzing, managing and interpreting genomic data.
• Support QC of whole-genome sequencing and resequencing datasets.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatic pipelines and workflows.
• Assist with integration of genomic data with ecological/environmental datasets.
• Maintain scripts, workflows and analysis records.
• Support students, PhD students, postdocs and faculty in analyses and publications.

Skills

Evolutionary genetics

Genomics

Population genetics

Bioinformatics

Education

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Genome assembly tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

Ansøgningsfrist 17. sep. 23:59 CEST

Forventet start 15. maj

• Institut for Biologi - Genetik, økologi og evolution Ny Munkegade 114 8000 Aarhus C
• Tidsbegrænset fuldtidsstilling 15. maj 2027 - 14. maj 2029 ID: 168197

Applications are invited for a 2-year Academic position in the field of evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics at the Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a fixed-term 2-year position with a start the 15 May 2027 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Job description

• The position will focus on providing bioinformatic and computational support for the processing, analysis, management, and interpretation of genomic data, thereby supporting scientific staff in their research activities and collaborative projects:
• Supporting the processing and quality control of whole-genome sequencing and resequencing data, ensuring that datasets are suitable for downstream scientific analyses.
• Supporting the development and the performance of statistical analysis of genomic and ecological data
• Supporting de novo genome assembly and genome annotation, including the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of relevant bioinformatic workflows.
• Supporting scientific staff with genomic analyses of individual and pooled resequencing data, including data preparation, computational analyses, quality control, and generation of results for further scientific interpretation.
• Developing, adapting, and maintaining bioinformatic pipelines and computational workflows to facilitate efficient and reproducible analysis of large genomic datasets.
• Assisting with the organization, management, documentation, and quality control of genomic datasets and analysis workflows.
• Providing technical and computational support to students, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members working with genomic data.
• Supporting the integration and preparation of genomic data with demographic, ecological, and environmental datasets for subsequent scientific analyses by the research team.
• Contributing to the reproducibility and documentation of computational analyses, including maintaining scripts, workflows, and analysis records.
• Assisting with the visualization, summarization, and preparation of genomic results for use by scientific staff in publications, reports, presentations, and collaborative research activities.
• Contributing to collaborative research projects by providing bioinformatic expertise and technical support throughout the different stages of genomic data analysis.
• You will be involved in collaborative research projects as well as independent projects, and will work in close collaboration with students, PhD students, post docs and other faculty members.
• Many research activities occur in close collaboration with colleagues and members of Centre for Ecological Genetics at the Section for Genetics, Ecology and Evolution.
  

Many research activities occur in close collaboration with colleagues and members of Centre for Ecological Genetics at the Section for Genetics, Ecology and Evolution.

Your profile

Applicants should hold a relevant Master’s degree. A PhD in evolutionary genomics or a related field is considered an advantage.

• Strong profile and background in evolutionary genetics, genomics, population genetics, bioinformatics.
• Extensive experience in bioinformatic analyses, coding and development of pipelines, handling of large genomic data sets, experience with population genetic and evolutionary analyses.
• Demonstrated ability of being able to support researchers in completing research projects and preparing manuscripts for publication.
• Open to and engaged in collaborative projects and supervision of students
  

Who we are

The Section for Genetics, Ecology at the Department of Biology performs evolutionary research on a broad range of questions and systems and provides a strong and international research environment. The Centre for Ecological Genetics provides a strong and vibrant research environment in ecological genomics, landscape genomics, evolutionary genetics and population genomics. The work environment is open and collaborative with many academic and social activities.

What we offer

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national and international collaborators and researchers at all levels
• a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is the Department of Biology, Section for Genetics, Ecology & Evolution, Centre for Ecological Genetics:

Aarhus University
Ny Munkegade 116
DK - 8000 Aarhus C

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Prof. Trine Bilde, E-mail: e-mail

Formalities and salary range

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions. You will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4–8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Spørgsmål til stillingen ?

Trine Bilde Professor, Centerleder, Institut for Biologi - Genetik, økologi og evolution [phone] e-mail

Spørgsmål til ansøgning og proces ?

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