PhD in Genomics for Biogas Biosecurity

Technical Sciences - Institut for Husdyr- og Veter; Viborg; On-site; DKK 324,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University in Denmark invites applications for a PhD fellowship in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. The project investigates microbiomes involved in biomass-to-biogas pathways, using targeted PCR/RT-qPCR and long-read metagenomics combined with culture techniques.

The research combines field sampling, lab experiments, and computational analyses to assess microbial connectivity, persistence, and barriers across transport and processing stages.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genomics, veterinary science, microbiology or related field.
• Experience in molecular microbiology and data analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling at Danish biogas plants and related interfaces.
• Perform laboratory experiments following biosafety procedures.
• Analyze sequencing data and conduct comparative genomics.
• Collaborate with universities and external stakeholders; report findings.

Skills

Molecular microbiology

Genomics

Quantitative data analysis

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Genomics or related

Tools

PCR

RT-qPCR

Metagenomics sequencing

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Aarhus University in Denmark invites applications for a PhD fellowship in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. The project investigates microbiomes involved in biomass-to-biogas pathways, using targeted PCR/RT-qPCR and long-read metagenomics combined with culture techniques.

The research combines field sampling, lab experiments, and computational analyses to assess microbial connectivity, persistence, and barriers across transport and processing stages.