Staff Scientist in Bioinformatics at Globe Institute
Staff Scientist (AC-TAP) in Bioniformatics at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
We are looking for a highly motivated and independent staff scientist to support our efforts in ancient environmental DNA research and microbial ecogenomics, with a focus on bioinformatics and data analysis. The position is a fixed-term position for a period of 2,5 years and is available as of September 1st, 2025.
Our research
The Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS) is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary center led by Professor Eske Willerslev. We bring together researchers across the natural sciences, humanities, and agricultural sciences to study and develop sustainable and biodiverse solutions for agriculture in response to climate change. AEGIS generates and analyses large-scale ancient and modern environmental DNA (eDNA) datasets from over 200 global sites. These data are integrated with contextual ecological, geological, and archaeological information to gain a deeper understanding of long-term biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.
Our work spans genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, computational ecology, plant engineering, and agricultural sciences. The advertised position is within the Microbial EcoGenomics Group at the Center for Ancient Environmental Genomics, which focuses on reconstructing past microbial communities and developing computational tools for ecological and evolutionary insights.
We value diversity and inclusivity in our research community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our commitment to addressing global environmental challenges through innovative research.
Your job
You will join a multi-disciplinary team working at the forefront of environmental and ancient DNA science. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving bioinformatic workflows for analysing ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA), as well as supporting computational and statistical analyses related to microbial community structure and function. You will help develop reproducible methods within high-performance computing environments, assist in supervising junior researchers, and contribute to the dissemination of bioinformatic expertise across the team. Additionally, you may provide general support to ongoing research activities.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills
Desirable experience and skills
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Globe Institute, Section for GeoGenetics (Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350, Copenhagen), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.
The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 48 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position for a period of 2.5 years. The starting date is September 1st, 2025.
The position will be as either Academic Staff or Special Consultant, depending on background and experience of the chosen candidate and salary level will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07% to your pension fund.
Questions
For further information regarding the position, please contact Antonio Fernandez-Guerra [antonio.fernandez-guerra@sund.ku.dk].
Application
Your application should in English include:
Application deadline: 9 July 2025, 23.59 CET.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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Staff Scientist (AC-TAP) in Bioniformatics at Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
We are looking for a highly motivated and independent staff scientist to support our efforts in ancient environmental DNA research and microbial ecogenomics, with a focus on bioinformatics and data analysis. The position is a fixed-term position for a period of 2,5 years and is available as of September 1st, 2025.
Our research
The Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS) is a groundbreaking interdisciplinary center led by Professor Eske Willerslev. We bring together researchers across the natural sciences, humanities, and agricultural sciences to study and develop sustainable and biodiverse solutions for agriculture in response to climate change. AEGIS generates and analyses large-scale ancient and modern environmental DNA (eDNA) datasets from over 200 global sites. These data are integrated with contextual ecological, geological, and archaeological information to gain a deeper understanding of long-term biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.
Our work spans genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, computational ecology, plant engineering, and agricultural sciences. The advertised position is within the Microbial EcoGenomics Group at the Center for Ancient Environmental Genomics, which focuses on reconstructing past microbial communities and developing computational tools for ecological and evolutionary insights.
We value diversity and inclusivity in our research community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who share our commitment to addressing global environmental challenges through innovative research.
Your job
You will join a multi-disciplinary team working at the forefront of environmental and ancient DNA science. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving bioinformatic workflows for analysing ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA), as well as supporting computational and statistical analyses related to microbial community structure and function. You will help develop reproducible methods within high-performance computing environments, assist in supervising junior researchers, and contribute to the dissemination of bioinformatic expertise across the team. Additionally, you may provide general support to ongoing research activities.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills
- Proven experience in bioinformatics, including pipeline development and analysis of large-scale molecular datasets.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, R, and/or C/C++.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and workflow management tools such as Snakemake or Nextflow.
- Familiarity with DNA sequencing technologies and analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in interdisciplinary, computational research.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, spoken and written.
Desirable experience and skills
- A PhD in bioinformatics, ecology, evolutionary biology, computational biology, or a related field.
- Background in microbial community ecology, ecological modeling, or statistical learning.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, international research environment.
- Service-minded and proactive approach to collaborative problem solving.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Globe Institute, Section for GeoGenetics (Øster Voldgade 5-7, 1350, Copenhagen), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.
The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 48 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position for a period of 2.5 years. The starting date is September 1st, 2025.
The position will be as either Academic Staff or Special Consultant, depending on background and experience of the chosen candidate and salary level will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07% to your pension fund.
Questions
For further information regarding the position, please contact Antonio Fernandez-Guerra [antonio.fernandez-guerra@sund.ku.dk].
Application
Your application should in English include:
- Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
- Curriculum Vitae
- A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education
Application deadline: 9 July 2025, 23.59 CET.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.
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