PhD scholarship in Bioinformatics

Are you are interested in making a difference for patients by becoming a key player in applying and developing computational tools for understanding the immuno-cellular mechanisms, influencing autoimmune disease as a decisive step in treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis? Do you have a strong technical background in bioinformatics with a focus on NGS data, single cell technology and machine learning in context of immunology? Then we have a PhD opportunity available at the Section for Bioinformatics, where you will partake in a newly established clinical collaboration and have ample opportunity to develop your skillset and expand both your national and international network.

Responsibilities and qualifications
In this PhD project you will utilise and further develop your bioinformatics skillset to work on an existing and continuously developing very large patient geno-/phenotype data base in close collaboration with Center for Translational Research and the Parker Institute at Bispebjerg/Frederiksberg University Hospital.

You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree in one or more of the following areas: Bioinformatics, Biology, Engineering, Computer science or related fields, and have experience doing research within Bioinformatics.

The successful candidate must moreover exhibit the following professional and personal qualifications: 

• Solid knowledge of immunology, focused on cellular immunity
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R
• Strong background in working with NGS data on high performance computing systems
• Thorough understanding of single cell data, preferably in context of immunology
• Demonstrated experience in applying and customising machine learning methodology in context with addressing biological research questions
• Capability of taking personal responsibility for your work and your results 
• Flexibility and a general understanding of research as a dynamic work environment
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal English
• An interest in further developing skills in communicating data to non-technical stakeholders
• External stay during studies and industrial experience as student assistant is considered a plus

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide .

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.Expected start date is 1 March 2022.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Leon Eyrich Jessen at [email protected] .

You can read more about Section for Bioinformatics here .

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than23 December 2021 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here )

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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