SmartBiomed Postdoctoral Researcher in Multi-Omics and Artificial Intelligence

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research position embedded within the Pioneer Centre for Statistical and Computational Methods for Advanced Research to Transform Biomedicine (SMARTbiomed). The Centre was established in 2024 and receives a combined grant of DKK 250 million from the Lundbeck Foundation, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the Villum Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation, and the Danish National Research Foundation. The Centre is anchored at Aarhus University and is a collaboration of researchers from Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen, and University of Oxford.

This post is associated with the research group of Professor Christopher Yau based in the Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford. The role will involve developing novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based methods for multi-omics data analysis and will require establishing collaborations with Danish research partners.

You will have a PhD in a quantitative subject (e.g. mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering) and possess experience in developing statistical and computational models using AI.

This position is full-time and fixed-term for 36 months, available from June 2025 and must end by 31st December 2028. Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Travel to Denmark will normally be required for collaboration and Centre meetings.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 2nd May. Interviews are expected to take place mid-May 2025.

Contact Person:
Recruitment Administrator

Vacancy ID:
178780

Contact Phone:
01865 221002

Closing Date & Time:
02-May-2025 12:00

Pay Scale:
RESEARCH GRADE 8

Contact Email:
recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£):
Research Grade 8: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum (with a discretionary range of up to £64,228 per annum)