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From: bela arora <arorabela@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, Jul 9, 2020, 3:45 PM
Subject: fully-funded PhD position in Denmark
To: meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
Dear Yeti,
This might be of interest for many. Please circulate this advertisement.
Deadline is fast approaching.
PhD scholarship in computational bioinformatics
The Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Centre, Faculty of Health at University
of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship in 3 years commencing 1
September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Description of the scientific environment
The fully-funded position will be carried out at the Lundbeck GeoGenetics
Centre, a world-leading institution in ancient DNA studies. The candidate
will have an opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the fields of
paleogenomics, population genetics, quantitative genetics and
palaeoanthropology, like Eske Willerslev, Rasmus Nielsen, Martin Sikora and
Morten Allentoft. The University of Copenhagen is ranked the 29th best
university in the world according to Academic Ranking of World Universities
2018 (http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018.html). It provides excellent
academic programs in biology, bioinformatics, statistics, computer science
and mathematics. The GeoGenetics Centre is located in central Copenhagen,
Denmark – a city that is ranked among the most liveable cities in the world
(see e.g.
https://placebrandobserver.com/monocle-quality-of-life-survey-25-most-liveable-cities-2018/at
5:56). The candidate will have the opportunity to take courses in
bioinformatics, computer science, statistical inference, machine learning,
data science, population genetics, paleogenomics, paleoproteomics, and
archaeological science, among many others. Our local computational
infrastructure is a high performance cluster with industry leading EMC
scale out storage, but we also have access to multiple supercomputers.
Project description:
In the Korneliussen group we develop statistical methods to facilitate
analysis of high throughput sequencing data. Past projects have been state
of the art methods within population genetics such as demographic
inference, population structure, signatures of selection, but also methods
within medical genetics with a special emphasis on the direct application
of these to low coverage data and ancient DNA.
The candidate will have opportunities to shape their projects in
consultation with the advisor, and the project can range from theoretical
methods development to empirical data analysis. The applicant will be
solidly embedded within the core group of the Lundbeck GeoGenetics Centre
and will have access to the data generated from the natural high throughput
sequencing center as part of the GeoGenetics Centre. Furthermore, as part
of a collaboration with Peter Frandsen (Post Doc at Copenhagen Zoo,
Department of Research and Conservation) the applicant will have the
possibility of working with historical bonobo sequencing data and other
primate conservation genomics projects.
Job description
The position is available from 1 September 2020 or as soon as possible
thereafter for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at the
GLOBE institute are:
• To manage and carry through your research project
• Attend PhD courses
• Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
• Teach and disseminate your research
• To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably
abroad
• Work for the department
Formal requirements
Applicants should hold an MSc related to human genomic, computer-science or
mathematics degree with good results and good English skills. As criteria
for the assessment of your qualifications, emphasis will also be laid on
previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.
Requirements for the applicants are:
- MSc degree in bioinformatics, statistical genetics or a related
quantitative field (mathematics, physics, statistics)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Completed formal courses in basic programming
- Completed formal courses in analysis of large genetic data sets
including NGS data
In addition to these formal requirements, we are looking for a candidate
that:
- has experience and a strong interest in population genetics and
statistical genetics
- has experience with the programming languages R and C/C++
- has experience with working in Linux
- has experience in working with large-scale genetic data, including low
depth sequencing data
- has experience with development of mathematical methods or algorithms
- is highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a
structured manner has good interpersonal and communication skills
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.
The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 325,625 (approx. €43,400)
including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 44,980). Negotiation for
salary supplement is possible.
Application Procedure
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking
APPLY NOW below.
Please include
• Cover Letter
• CV
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)
• Acceptance Letter for the relevant MSc Programme (if any).
• Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any),
• Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & email) of 1-3
professional referees
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and
thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of
personal background.
The deadline for applications is 25 July 2020.
Thanks and regards,
Bela
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Bela Arora
*PhD student*
Bird Migration Lab, Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate,
Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
https://macroecology.ku.dk/
*Tweet* @yuhina08
*Co-chair*
PhD Association Network of Denmark (PAND)
https://phddenmark.dk/
*Board member*
University of Copenhagen Association of PhD Students (UCAPS)
