Strategic Leader in Statistical Genetics & Health Data

Aarhus Universitet (AU); Aarhus; On-site; DKK 493,000 - 706,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Professor position at the Pioneer Centre for SMARTbiomed. The role focuses on statistical and ML methods for genetic analysis and causal inference using population-scale health and omics data.

The position is based in Aarhus with possible travel to Oxford and Copenhagen. The appointee will contribute to research, teaching, and the Centre's interdisciplinary collaboration, with a pathway to leadership and potential start funding

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with potential to be internationally recognized in statistical genetics, health data sciences, or related fields.
• Experience with international research collaboration and external funding applications is advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Danish language learning is supported for international applicants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading journals and venues.
• Lead or contribute to major research projects on genetic or health data analyses.
• Develop research profile and apply for external funding.
• Teach PhD courses and workshops and supervise PhD students where applicable.
• Disseminate findings to academic audiences and other stakeholders.

Skills

AI & ML

Bioinformatics

Statistics

Computer science

Data science

Epidemiology

Education

PhD degree

Pedagogical programme

Job description

Aarhus University invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Professor position at the Pioneer Centre for SMARTbiomed. The role focuses on statistical and ML methods for genetic analysis and causal inference using population-scale health and omics data.

The position is based in Aarhus with possible travel to Oxford and Copenhagen. The appointee will contribute to research, teaching, and the Centre's interdisciplinary collaboration, with a pathway to leadership and potential start funding