Postdoc in Genomic Research for Barley at the University of Copenhagen

20 hours ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

The Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling the genomes of 50 barley varieties using short and ultra-long reads sequencing data.

This is a two-year fixed-term position, starting on 1 February 2023. The postdoc will be part of a large European Commission funded project, BarleyMicroBreed, which aims to develop new breeding strategies for barley.

The Centre for Evolutionary Hologenomics (CEH) at the Globe Institute offers a dynamic and international research environment with access to world-class molecular laboratories and high-performance computing clusters.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform hybrid assemblies on genomic data from 50 carefully curated barley lines
  • Establish a pipeline to process genomes in parallel using the high-performance computing cluster
  • Collaborate with other researchers to optimize data production
Requirements:
  • PhD in genomics, preferably in plant genomics
  • Experience in using short and long-read sequencing data
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Fluent English language skills
Benefits:
  • A competitive salary, currently set at approximately €4,800 per month (October 2022 level)
  • A supplement may be negotiated based on qualifications
  • The employer will pay an additional 17.1% to your pension fund
  • Tax reductions may be available for foreign and Danish applicants who hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the last 10 years

The University of Copenhagen is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.



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