Postdoc in barley genomics at Globe Institute

1 month ago


København, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a postdoctoral researcher for two years, starting on 1 February 2023. The postdoc will join a large European Commission funded project, BarleyMicroBreed. They will be responsible for assembling the genomes of 50 barley varieties using both short (Illumina) and ultra-long reads (PacBio).

Information on the department can be found at .

Our research
This project will be hosted within The Plant Hologenome group led by Assistant Professor Christopher Barnes (). The group is newly established but operates within the Centre for Evolutionary Hologenomics (CEH). Together, we integrate genomic, microbiome and environmental data together (holistic analyses) in order to fully understand the host’s phenotype. Since this area is so expansive, we rely upon collaboration to for projects to succeed, and we therefore emphasise this within a work environment. The CEH is a diverse and vibrant environment, with researchers having various different research and personal histories. Furthermore, within the CEH we have access to world class molecular laboratories (for data production) and a new custom-built server for processing massive -omics era datasets.

Your job
We are generating genomic data from 50 carefully curated barley lines. Your job will be to perform hybrid assemblies on data for these. It is hoped a pipeline can be established so that the high-performance computing cluster can process genomes in parallel, allowing for the candidate to explore genomes in ways that best interest them. Assembled genomes will be used within the BarleyMicroBreed project, a large project with 12 different partners from 10 different countries. The candidate will be fully integrated into this network of PhD and postdocs, attending annual meetings etc. Additionally, they will have a chance to work closely with another postdoctoral researcher studying the microbiome of these 50 barley lines in various different locations and environmental stresses.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

You have a PhD in genomics, ideally in plant genomics. You are highly experienced in using both short and long-read sequencing data. You have an active interest in collaborating with other researchers to optimise the data produced. Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

A proven track record of producing high-quality plant genomes. At least one or more first author publications in reputable scientific journals.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Centre of Hologenomics, the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include world class modern laboratories, various next generation sequencing platforms, high performance computing clusters, in house bioinformaticians and biostatisticians.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 February 2023.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,700 DKK/approx. 4,800 EUR (October 2022 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Assistant Professor Christopher Barnes ().

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page). CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 13 November 2022, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.



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