Postdoc in Computational Genomics Full-time NEW

Postdoc In Computational Genomics

The Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University, Denmark, is offering a postdoctoral position in computational genomics, starting 01-02-2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be available for a 2.5-year period.

You will be part of a research environment focusing on computational genomics, bioinformatics, and AI-driven plant research. You will be contributing specifically to the area of development of computational methods that integrate pangenomic information and large language model (LLM)-based approaches and the focus of your position will be targeted long-read sequencing and high-resolution gene-space assembly in complex plant genomes. You will work experimentally with genomic datasets, develop and evaluate LLM-based methods, and validate sequencing workflows and gene-space assembly quality.

We expect that you will be an important part of the research environment and that you will contribute positively to the social working environment. We also expect that you will take part in our teaching activities and that you will report research results in high-impact scientific journals.

Your Profile

We are searching for a highly motivated candidate who has:

• A PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related discipline, with a deep focus on plant genomics, computational plant biology, or AI applications in plant science.
• Documented experience in computational genomics, bioinformatics, pangenomic data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, or LLM-based model development.
• Collaborative skills and ability to contribute effectively in teams. A fondness of taking the initiative and the motivation to pursue a scientific career.

Additional Qualifications

Further, we will prefer candidates with some of the following qualifications:

• Experience with Oxford Nanopore sequencing or other long-read sequencing platforms.
• Experience in LLM-based model development, including model training, fine-tuning, or evaluation.
• Experience developing computational methods or software for genomic sequence analysis.
• Experience with high-performance computing, algorithm optimization, or large-scale genomic datasets
• Familiarity with pangenomic analysis, structural variation, or genome assembly
• Teaching and supervision experience at the BSc and MSc level
• Interest and experience in developing effective national and international research applications

What We Offer

• A collaborative, international research environment that combines high academic standards with an informal and supportive atmosphere.
• An inclusive and respectful workplace culture, where mutual trust, kindness, and professional dialogue are part of daily life.
• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance and individual needs.
• An active institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in recruitment, career development, and everyday interactions.
• An innovative and meaningful workplace where your work contributes to solving real-world challenges. No two days are alike, and we welcome creative thinking and new ideas.
• Support for international researchers and their families, including Relocation Service and an Expat Partner Programme

Living And Working In Denmark

• Subsidized childcare and free education from primary school through university.
• Universal healthcare for you and your family as residents.
• Five weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Generous parental leave – up to 52 weeks shared between parents, with full or partial salary.

The place of work is Aarhus University, Campus Forsøgsvej 1, Slagelse 4200, Denmark. The affiliation will be with the Department of Agroecology.

Application Procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.

Formalities And Salary Range

Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.