Tenure Track Ass. prof, Associate Prof and Professor of High Performance Computational Genomics

Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor of High Performance Computational Genomics

Globe Institute at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor level, associate professor level or full professor position in High Performance Computational Genomics, particularly for ancient and environmental DNA, to commence as soon as possible.

We seek an innovative researcher with a strong background in developing computational methods for processing large-scale genomic datasets, such as ancient and environmental DNA (eDNA), metagenomics, and large reference genome collections. We are looking for a skilled computational scientist with an exciting and ambitious research programme focused on pushing the boundaries of contemporary genomic data analyses. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, taxonomic and phylogenetic read mapping and classification of eDNA, population genomic and functional analysis of eDNA, variant discovery (SNPs and structural variation) and pangenomic approaches for eDNA, reference database curation and decontamination.

Due to the focus of the Institute on ancient DNA, further relevant topics include DNA-damage-aware methods, as well as uncertainty quantification and statistical methods for noise reduction in metagenomic classification.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track‑record in tackling challenges in genomic data processing at scale, such as working with large environmental DNA datasets and large reference genomic databases. Experience in related fields such as population genomics, metagenomics, proteomics, phylogenetics, structural variation, and others, is advantageous. The ideal candidate will also have experience in international collaborative projects, experience in public outreach and science communication, and a track‑record of securing grant funding.

The position is part of the AEGIS initiative at the Section for Geo Genetics. The mission of AEGIS is to identify important organismal associations and genetic adaptations in natural and agro‑ecosystems that will improve future food security under climate change. As such, it is expected that the successful candidate will demonstrate an active interest and engagement in the project, through collaboration with the researchers in the Section and beyond, and participation in ongoing and future studies and publications.

The successful candidate is also expected to exert an innovative mindset by contributing to the translation of project results to societal impact.

The tenure-track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within relevant fields, sharing knowledge with society and participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties. The tenure-track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

Assessment of applicants for the tenure-track assistant professorship will primarily consider their level of documented internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience are expected.

The tenure-track assistant professor’s performance will be evaluated through annual evaluations. Furthermore, the tenure-track assistant professor will be evaluated in a mid-track appraisal. After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure-track assistant professor will be employed as associate professor. Find more information about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen.

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