Postdoc in Forensic Genomics & Complex Samples

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen seeks a three-year postdoctoral researcher in forensic genetics and complex samples, starting 15 December 2026 or soon after. The project focuses on DNA/RNA sequencing to resolve complex mixtures in forensic samples using short-read and long-read data.

The successful candidate will develop single-cell sequencing approaches and bioinformatic methods to deconvolute mixed profiles, contributing to research on low-quantity semen and rape cases.

Qualifications

• PhD in forensic genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biomedicine or related field.
• Excellent English and communication skills, interdisciplinary work, travel for experiments abroad.

Responsibilities

• Publish scientific articles based on the research project.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching in forensic genetics.
• Attend national and international conferences and scientific meetings.

Skills

PhD in forensic genetics

Bioinformatics background

Programming (R/Python)

English fluency

Education

PhD degree

Tools

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Illumina sequencing

Job description

The University of Copenhagen seeks a three-year postdoctoral researcher in forensic genetics and complex samples, starting 15 December 2026 or soon after. The project focuses on DNA/RNA sequencing to resolve complex mixtures in forensic samples using short-read and long-read data.

The successful candidate will develop single-cell sequencing approaches and bioinformatic methods to deconvolute mixed profiles, contributing to research on low-quantity semen and rape cases.