Senior Metabolic Researcher Position in Gut Microbiome and Plasma Metabolomics

1 month ago


Gentofte, Gentofte Kommune, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Researcher to join our team at Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both computational analysis and experimental rodent, cellular, and molecular experimentation.

Job Description

The position is focused on a large-scale study of the gut microbiome in Europeans with prediabetes. You will be responsible for undertaking computational and experimental studies to explore the role of an aberrant gut microbiome and related untargeted plasma metabolome in the pathogenesis of overt type 2 diabetes.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of postdoc experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field. They should also have extensive knowledge of microbiomics and metabolomics, as well as long-term and advanced wet-lab experience in animal-, cellular, and molecular experimentation within the space of metabolism.

You will work closely with our research team to interpret and communicate microbiome and metabolome results in a physiological and clinical setting. Proven track record showing internationally exceptional scientific productivity in peer-reviewed journals is essential.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field
  • Minimum of three years of postdoc experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field
  • Extensive knowledge of microbiomics and metabolomics
  • Long-term and advanced wet-lab experience in animal-, cellular, and molecular experimentation within the space of metabolism
  • Ability to interpret and communicate microbiome and metabolome results in a physiological and clinical setting
Salary and Benefits

The employment as Researcher is a full-time and fixed-term position for 18 months, with a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

The position includes a range of benefits, including access to state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic and international research environment.

About Us

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research is an academic research center that pioneers groundbreaking research towards better cardiometabolic health. Our team of researchers works collaboratively to transform the basic understanding of cardiometabolic health and accelerate its translation into prevention and treatment strategies.



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