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Senior Research Scientist/Research Scientist in Microbial Genomics and Antimicrobial Resistance 

Interested in working with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and making an impact on controlling it globally? 

The National Food Institute (DTU Food) seeks qualified candidates for a senior scientist/research scientist (permanent position) to work in the area of antimicrobial resistance and microbial genomics and antimicrobial resistance.

The candidate will be affiliated with the Genomic Epidemiology Research Group, which studies medically relevant and foodborne microorganisms with a specific focus on AMR. The research group is EU and WHO reference laboratory for antimicrobial resistance, and combines expertise in conventional and molecular microbiology with epidemiology and bioinformatics.

The DTU Food group is together with DTU Systems Biology and several global partners developing a global real-time system for surveillance and diagnostics of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (www.genomicepidemiology.org, www.globalmicrobialidentifier.org).

Responsibilities and tasks 
The successful candidate will integrate closely with other scientists with a background in molecular and conventional microbiology as well as epidemiology, NGS sequencing, bioinformatics and statistical modelling. The candidate will take part in handling the institute’s responsibilities as EURL for antimicrobial resistance within the EU, and will also provide scientific advice to the European Commission and to member states on matters relating to antimicrobial resistance.

The candidate will be developing, testing and analyzing different methodologies for quantification of resistance genes from different NGS sequencing data including meta-genomic sequences.

The candidate will also take part in handling the Institute’s responsibilities as WHO Collaborating Centre for antimicrobial resistance among foodborne pathogens. Through this work the research group is involved with global Salmonella surveillance (GFN) which includes training courses, EQAS and the Country Databank and in the GMI (Global Microbial Identifier Initiative) involved in promoting global surveillance of pathogens.

The exact task will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate, but are expected to involve:

  • Day-to-day running of tasks in the EU Reference Laboratory (EURL) and the WHO Collaborating Centre and eventually GMI related tasks,
  • Communication with members of the EURL, WHO and GMI networks,
  • Organizing the sequencing flow in the research group and developing NGS based susceptibility testing,
  • Organizing and conducting accredited ring trials, training courses, on-site training and work-shops for network members,
  • Reference testing.

The day-to-day work will be performed in close collaboration with post docs and PhD-students employed in the research group as well as the Center for Biological Sequence Analysis (CBS) at DTU-Systems Biology.

Other content of the position

  • A candidate employed as Senior Research Scientist are expected to exchange knowledge with society, including participation in the public debate, research management, guidance and supervision of assistant professors and researchers, academic assessment work, providing advice to authorities and some teaching
  • A candidate employed as a Research Scientist are expected to some teaching, and a limited amount of other assignments
  • Collaboration with other research groups/departments at DTU is also expected.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must hold a PhD degree or similar. 
  • Candidates for a Senior Researcher position must further have experience at least as Assistant Professor/Researcher/Postdoc or similar qualifications
  • Didactic/pedagogic training

Further qualifications: 

  • Must have a strong research background in identification and characterization of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria,
  • Must have a strong publication record and proven ability to communicate scientific data,
  • Must have experience with international collaboration and preferably general knowledge about the role and tasks of EU reference laboratories,
  • Must have experience in teaching/training as well as communication with people with diverse backgrounds in terms of professional experience, technical skills and cultural background, as well ability to conduct training on- site,
  • Must have good interpersonal communication skills, 
  • Preferably have experience with public sector consultancy,
  • Preferably have experience with provision of accredited ring trials.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to: 

  • Scientific production and research potential at international level, 
  • Innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas, 
  • Ability to work closely together with others,
  • Ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities, 
  • Ability to promote and utilize research results,
  • An all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience,
  • Ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation.

For the specific position we are seeking a person who can be a strong asset for the group on a long-term basis. Thus, we would especially look for candidates who have a strong potential for development of excellent skills.

We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. 

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.

Employment as both senior research scientist and research scientist is permanent. The research scientist will after a maximum of 4 years transfer to a position as senior research scientist provided that the employee is recommended for assessment and is deemed qualified. 

The work place will be DTU-Food at the main campus of DTU in Lyngby, Denmark.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Head of Research Group Frank Aarestrup, tel.: +45 3588 6281.
 
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 24 August 2015. 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply" fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. 

In the field “Please indicate which position you are applying for” please indicate whether you are applying for position as Senior Research Scientist or Research Scientist.

The file must include:

  • Application (cover letter)
  • CV
  • Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
  • List of publications (applicants applying for the post as Senior Researcher should indicate scientific highlights) 
  • Documentation for participation in teacher training course.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

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