Associate Professor in Genomics and Computational Biology

A position as associate professor in the field of genomics & bioinformatics at the Department of Systems Biology, is to be filled as soon as possible.

The department represents the largest concentration of academic, biotechnological research in Denmark. The department is involved in research and teaching in the areas of bioinformatics, computational chemical biology, systems biology, molecular biology, medical microbiology, fermentation technology, metagenomics, proteomics, food biochemistry and process technology, protein chemistry and technology, physiology and genetics of industrial microorganisms and biofuels.

The department has approximately 150 scientific staff and around 80 technical/administrative personnel. In addition to bachelor, master and PhD education, collaborative research and innovation together with national and international universities and industries is given high priority at the department.

Presently, the Center for Biological Sequence Analysis at the department comprises more than 90 academic staff including post docs, PhD students, and research assistants. The research deals with a broad spectrum of subjects within computational analysis of structural and functional aspects of macromolecular sequences of DNA, RNA and proteins. 

Several research groups and core platforms are situated within the department, some of which are financed by Danish governmental research programs, private foundations and industry. Many EU and NIH grants are supporting the research as well.

Responsibilities and tasks
The candidate must actively take part in the promotion, development and improvement of bioinformatics research within genomics and next generation sequencing analysis. The applicant should be able to document a strong research potential and profile. As the position will be in the Integrative Systems Biology group, strong qualifications within human genomics and computational biology are required. Additionally the candidate is expected to have solid teaching experience and to participate in planning and teaching at bachelor, master and PhD levels. Furthermore supervision of assistant professors, postdocs and master students are expected as well as continuing education and dissemination of research results at all levels.

Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an Assistant Professorship, and documented didactic/pedagogic training. 

Further qualifications: 
The candidate must strengthen the activities within one or more of the following areas:

• Analysis of NGS data from human and model organisms
• Development of novel tools and pipelines to facilitate discovery within the field
• Integration and data-driven analysis of large datasets within computational biology
• High Performance Computing
• Programming languages relevant for bioinformatics, e.g. Python, Perl, SQL and R
• Understanding of common algorithms in NGS analysis
• Contribute to high-scale international Projects
• Contribution to scientific societies, arrangement of scientific meetings
• Reviewer/Editor of scientific publications
• Demonstrable ability to supervise students

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

• experience in teaching and education
• scientific production and research potential at an international level
• the ability to promote and utilize research results
• an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
• the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation

For the specific position consideration will also be given to:
The Integrative Systems Biology has a strong history of collaboration with national and international groups. The candidate will run several projects and collaborations in parallel so strong organizational, collaborative and networking skills are important. The successful candidate should demonstrate his/her ability to work in large-scale international projects, interact with other peers and have experience in communicating research in international scientific meetings. Moreover, experience within the field of Genomics, and in particular with the analysis of NGS data, is required.  Relevance will be given to candidates that combine other additional Bioinformatic skills and/or have experience in the application of NGS analysis to human disease. Involvement with international societies and editorial roles for scientific journals would be valued positively.   

We offer
DTU offers 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. 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.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Christopher Workman, cwor@dtu.dk   

You can read more about the Department of Systems Biology on www.bio.dtu.dk and about the Center for Biological Sequence Analysis on www.cbs.dtu.dk 

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 11 December 2015. 

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

The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc/PhD - an official translation into English)
• List of publications indicating scientific highlights
• Documentation of teaching experience (e.g. in the form of a teaching portfolio)

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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