Postdoc of Bioinformatics and Computational Proteomics

Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 51,999 - 71,881; Full time

Job summary

The GLOBE Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral position in bioinformatics and computational proteomics, based in the Institute's palaeoproteomics and biomolecular archaeology group. The role serves as the computational core of StructProt, combining protein biophysics, evolutionary genomics and biomolecular archaeology to study collagen and keratin.

Responsibilities include developing analysis pipelines for ZooMS and LC-MS/MS data, characterising

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience in bioinformatics and proteomics.
• Strong track record in mass spectrometry data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Characterise collagen and keratin sequence diversity across thousands of genome assemblies.
• Translate diversity into a reference resource for mass spectrometry species identification.
• Develop pipelines for ZooMS and LC-MS/MS data analysis.
• Conduct research in bioinformatics and computational proteomics.
• Carry out teaching and other duties as required.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Computational proteomics

Mass spectrometry data

Education

PhD in bioinformatics/Computational biology

Tools

ZooMS

MALDI-TOF MS

LC-MS/MS

Job description

The GLOBE Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral position in bioinformatics and computational proteomics, based in the Institute's palaeoproteomics and biomolecular archaeology group.

The position serves as the computational core of StructProt, a cross‑faculty UCPH Convergence project that combines protein biophysics, evolutionary genomics, biomolecular archaeology, and textile research to resolve species identity and post‑translational modifications in the structural proteins collagen and keratin.

Responsibilities

• Characterise collagen and keratin sequence diversity across thousands of published vertebrate genome assemblies.
• Translate this diversity into a structured reference resource for mass spectrometry species identification.
• Develop pipelines for the analysis of ZooMS (MALDI‑TOF MS) and LC‑MS/MS data.
• Conduct research within bioinformatics and computational proteomics.
• Perform teaching and other duties as required.

The position is for 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Required documents

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

Application procedure

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+2. Interviews will be held on 15 September 2026.

Contact
Matthew James Collins
Email: [e-mail]