Post-doctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Aalborg University; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University Copenhagen invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics and inflammatory bowel disease, located at the Center for Molecular Prediction of IBD (PREDICT). The role involves developing independent research projects using registry data, genomics, microbiomics, metabolomics, and epigenetics, in collaboration with clinicians and biostatisticians.

The successful candidate will lead study planning, conduct analyses, publish results, seek funding, present at

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics within the field of IBD.
• Experience with registry data as well as genomic, microbiomics and other omics data.
• High-quality publications.
• Experience with project management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• An international network within the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop new research projects from study planning to execution and publication.
• Write scientific articles and obtain funding; present at national and international meetings.
• Train students and contribute to the center's collaborative environment.
• Transition toward becoming an independent researcher.
• Collaborate with clinicians, biostatisticians and experts across disciplines.

Skills

Data analysis

IBD knowledge

Genomics

Microbiomics

Omics data

Registry data

English writing

Project management

Independent researcher

International network

Education

PhD in bioinformatics

Job description

Post-doctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Center for Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Kbh

The National Center of Excellence for Molecular Prediction of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (PREDICT), based at Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University (AAU) in Copenhagen, is looking to recruit a talented researcher for a 3-year, full-time (37 hours per week) postdoc in bioinformatics and IBD from 1 March 2027 or soon thereafter.

Your work tasks
We are looking to recruit an excellent postdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics with the ambition and skillset to develop their own research projects addressing key research questions within the field of IBD. The research projects can be based on new innovative ways to utilize the many data sources already available in PREDICT, including registry data, genomics, microbiomics, metabolomics and epigenetics. The postdoc fellow will join a multidisciplinary research environment and work with clinicians and biostatisticians as well as experts in the molecular specialties and is expected to have or obtain expertise in IBD, statistical analysis of several omics data as well as registry data, and contribute with this expertise in collaborations with other disciplines within the center.

The postdoctoral fellow will assume primary responsibility for new research projects - from study planning to conducting the study, writing scientific articles, obtaining funding and presenting research at national and international meetings, and training students - while carrying out the transition to becoming an independent researcher.

The postdoctoral fellow will refer to Center Director, Professor Tine Jess, and will work closely with the Center's interdisciplinary group of scientists to conduct cutting-edge international research. The workplace will be Aalborg University Copenhagen (Copenhagen South Harbour), where the main facilities of the National Center of Excellence are located.

Your competencies
We are looking for a candidate with a background in bioinformatics or similar, combined with excellent skills in advanced data analysis, a great insight into molecular medicine, and a special interest in IBD.

The ideal candidate has:

• A PhD in bioinformatics within the field of IBD
• Has demonstrated expertise in working with registry data as well as genomic, microbiomics and other omics data
• High-quality publications
• Experience with project management
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Excellent skills in initiating projects and working independently
• An international network within the field

Who we are
PREDICT is at the forefront of international research to unravel the cause and prognosis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which are chronic and disabling conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. The Center is composed of clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory, and data scientists working with collaborators nationally and internationally to push the boundaries of precision medicine research and create real-world impact in IBD. We have state-of-the-art facilities within the center and this means through PREDICT you will be part of a well-funded research environment equipped with the latest technologies, unique data, and a world-leading network of collaborators.

About the Department of Clinical Medicine The Department of Clinical Medicine provides research-based teaching across all disciplines of the medical degree programme and conducts research within the clinical specialties. Read more about the Department of Clinical Medicine here

Read more about the Department of Clinical Medicine here .

We offer
We offer an exciting postdoc position in a dynamic, informal, high-performing environment with dedicated, friendly colleagues.

Qualification requirements Appointmentaspostdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions? If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here .

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Type of employment

Type of employment Temporary position more than 6 months

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 37

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Reference number

Reference number 2026/1158

Contact

• Gry Juul Poulsen, Chief Statistician, [e-mail]