PhD scholarship in Isoform-level Omics Analysis - DTU Health Tech

DTU; Denmark; Remote; DKK 469,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU is seeking a PhD student in bioinformatics to focus on isoform-level analysis of omics data, combining method development with applied work. You will join the Isoform Analysis group within the Section for Bioinformatics at DTU and work closely with researchers to advance isoform-level insights.

The candidate will contribute to reproducible research, work with large omics datasets, and engage in publications.

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree in bioinformatics or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills in R and Python.
• Experience in applied analysis of single-cell RNA-sequencing data.
• Experience developing, benchmarking and validating bioinformatics tools.
• Applied experience with isoform analysis using transcriptomics and proteomics data.
• Experience with reproducible computational research, including version control, Unix/Linux environments, and HPC.
• Experience collecting and analyzing large and complex biological datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform isoform-level analysis of omics data through method development and applied analysis.
• Develop and benchmark bioinformatics tools and computational methods.
• Collaborate with the Isoform Analysis group and DTU Health Tech researchers.
• Communicate findings and contribute to publications and theses.

Skills

R and Python programming

single-cell RNA-seq analysis

bioinformatics tool development

reproducible research (version control

large datasets integration

Education

Master's degree in bioinformatics

Tools

Unix/Linux HPC

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of omics analysis? Do you want to help us shape the future of omics analysis? We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student in bioinformatics to work on isoform-level analysis of omics data through both method development and applied analysis. If this sounds interesting, consider joining the Isoform Analysis group in the Section for Bioinformatics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Here you will work closely with talented researchers that want to make a difference. Importantly you will be joining a collaborative group where you get a lot of support but also a lot of autonomy all within a section where you will get a diverse set of scientific inputs. You can read more about the background and the group at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/Isoform-Analysis.

About Us

My leadership philosophy can be simply stated as: people first. Our research is driven by a passion for science, but never at the expense of personal wellbeing! I firmly believe that science should be an exhilarating and enjoyable journey. Although I am not yet an experienced group leader, I take my role seriously and remain committed to continuous learning. In our research group, I don't perceive myself as an authoritative figure who makes all the decisions. Rather, I see myself as a guide and facilitator for you. My primary role is to provide unwavering support to help you achieve our shared goals by navigating the right paths and eliminating obstacles along the way. I am committed to fostering an environment where scientific ideas, diversity and personal growth thrive.

You must have the following requirements

• Excellent programming skills in R and Python
• Experience in the applied analysis of single-cell RNA-sequencing data, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publication(s)
• Experience in developing, benchmarking, and validating bioinformatics tools and computational methods, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publication(s)
• Applied experience with isoform analysis using both transcriptomics and proteomics data
• Experience with reproducible computational research, including version control, Unix/Linux environments, and high-performance computing (HPC)
• Experience in collecting, organizing, integrating, and analyzing large and complex biological datasets

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) in bioinformatics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Kristoffer Vitting-Seerup.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please see DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date 1 January 2027 or after mutual agreement.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Kristoffer Vitting-Seerup ([e-mail]).

You can read more about the department of Health Technology and the Section for Bioinformatics at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/english and www.healthtech.dtu.dk/english/research/research-sections/section-bioinformatics.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhDrelocation to Denmark and startup \"Zoom\" seminar" for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.

As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Health Tech educates the engineers of the future, and develop new technology and solutions with a vision to improve people's life before, during and after they are patients. We do this in close collaboration with the health sector, industry, academia and other health partners, because we believe that the best results and ideas often occur in a close collaboration between different sectors. At DTU Health Tech, we have identified six Flagships that define our department, and where we in particular invite external partners for collaboration. The department's unique interdisciplinary academic environment with competences in among other things physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and computer science support our goal of developing world‑class technology, knowledge and innovation in the health area to benefit patients and society.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829. DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.