Postdoc: High-Throughput Computational Palaeoproteomics

Københavns Universitet; København; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute invites applications for a 30-month postdoc in computational palaeoproteomics starting 1 November 2026. You will develop scalable computational workflows and contribute to mass-spectrometry data analysis.

The role blends research software engineering with analysis of DDA and PRM data from ancient proteins, collaborating with archaeologists, proteomics scientists and external partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in palaeoproteomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, archaeological science or related field.
• Experience with computational analysis and interpretation of LC-MS/MS data.
• Experience with DDA and PRM analyses using MaxQuant or Skyline.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and Bash; workflow automation in Linux/HPC.
• Experience developing database-backed software or web apps (Java/Spring, Vaadin, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with relational database design and traceability of samples/workflows.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and deploy scientific software and automated workflows for palaeoproteomics.
• Integrate order and sample metadata with analysis status and results.
• Automate reproducible processing on local and HPC infrastructure.
• Analyse DDA data using database-search and de novo approaches.
• Analyse targeted PRM data and improve classification methods.
• Document software and workflows; contribute to manuscripts and grants.
• Collaborate with laboratory researchers and external partners.
• Teach or supervise as needed.

Skills

Computational palaeoproteomics

Mass-spectrometry data analysis

Scientific software development

R and Python programming

Java programming

Workflow automation

Linux / HPC

Database-backed software

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in palaeoproteomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, computational biology or related

Tools

MaxQuant

Skyline

R

Python

Java

Spring

Vaadin

PostgreSQL

Linux

Job description

University of Copenhagen's Globe Institute invites applications for a 30-month postdoc in computational palaeoproteomics starting 1 November 2026. You will develop scalable computational workflows and contribute to mass-spectrometry data analysis.

The role blends research software engineering with analysis of DDA and PRM data from ancient proteins, collaborating with archaeologists, proteomics scientists and external partners.