Postdoc: Microbiome Bioinformatics Workflows Lead

Syddansk Universitet; Odense; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Syddansk Universitet in Odense invites applications for a 3-year Postdoc in Microbiome Bioinformatics Workflows. You will develop scalable computational workflows for large-scale multi-omics microbiome data and contribute to AMR-related consortia and EU projects.

The role requires a PhD and strong programming skills in Python/R, plus experience with Snakemake/Nextflow and UNIX. Collaboration with international partners is encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics or biology with strong experience in software development.
• Academic preparation as well as experience in biological statistics.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R.
• Experience with bioinformatics workflow environments such as snakemake, NextFlow or CWL.
• Experience in a high-performance computing environment using UNIX.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork.
• Proven track record showing scientific productivity in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Improve and expand workflows in the current MIntO pipeline and develop new workflows.
• Participate in and lead existing projects within the consortia and initiate new research projects.
• Interact with clinicians, veterinarians, biologists, and bioinformaticians to ensure proper interpretation of results.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Biology

Software development

Python

R

Snakemake

Nextflow

CWL

UNIX

Teamwork

Publications

English

Education

PhD in bioinformatics or biology

Tools

Snakemake

Nextflow

CWL

UNIX

Job description

Syddansk Universitet in Odense invites applications for a 3-year Postdoc in Microbiome Bioinformatics Workflows. You will develop scalable computational workflows for large-scale multi-omics microbiome data and contribute to AMR-related consortia and EU projects.

The role requires a PhD and strong programming skills in Python/R, plus experience with Snakemake/Nextflow and UNIX. Collaboration with international partners is encouraged.