Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genetic Epidemiology of Growth and Maturation
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We are looking to hire a highly motivated and dynamic researcher with a PhD to join the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Candidates should have a strong background in (genetic) epidemiology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, data science, machine learning, or a closely related discipline, with an interest in life-course epidemiology. The position is a 3-year position starting February 1, 2024, or after agreement. The candidate will work closely with Assistant Professor Roelof Smit and Professor Ruth Loos.
Background
Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in cardiometabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge towards new prevention and treatment strategies.
The Center has around 260 employees, spread across 21 research groups and 5 technology platforms, who work in a vibrant international research environment with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Center’s research has resulted in seminal discoveries as to how genes, hormones, and environmental factors influence metabolic health and disease throughout life. You can read more about CBMR at www.cbmr.ku.dk.
Our group and research
The Loos Group aims to identify the genetic and non-genetic determinants of body weight regulation to gain insight into the deeper layers of biology that underlie obesity and metabolism. Additionally, we aim to improve prediction, prevention, and treatment through the implementation of precision health strategies. You can read more about the Loos Group here.
Your job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on questions related to genetic variation and protein biomarkers in growth and maturation during childhood and adolescence, and maternal health during pregnancy. We will leverage data from the Puberty Cohort of the Danish National Birth Cohort (DNBC), with linkage to Danish national health registers, and other large-scale biobanks (e.g., UK Biobank, Mount Sinai BioMe biobank). Questions to be investigated may encompass literature review, identifying quantitative trait loci, trajectory analysis, phenotypic and genetic subtyping, multi-omics prediction, and causal inference (e.g., Mendelian randomization, genomic SEM), depending on the candidate’s own research interests and goals.
Skills and qualifications
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers who, in addition to the desired expertise stated above, have the following skills and qualifications:
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 3 years (can be extended). Starting date is February 1, , 2024 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.
Non-Danish 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 “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” from June 28, 2013.
Questions
For further information, please contact Professor Ruth Loos at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at [email protected].
International applicants may find these links useful www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk/ .
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:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. 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.
4. List of publications
Application deadline November 6 2023 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 http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
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 wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Kilde: Jobnet.dk
Background
Our researchers share a common purpose as they seek to transform the basic understanding of the mechanisms involved in cardiometabolic health and disease, and to accelerate this knowledge towards new prevention and treatment strategies.
The Center has around 260 employees, spread across 21 research groups and 5 technology platforms, who work in a vibrant international research environment with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Center’s research has resulted in seminal discoveries as to how genes, hormones, and environmental factors influence metabolic health and disease throughout life. You can read more about CBMR at www.cbmr.ku.dk.
Our group and research
The Loos Group aims to identify the genetic and non-genetic determinants of body weight regulation to gain insight into the deeper layers of biology that underlie obesity and metabolism. Additionally, we aim to improve prediction, prevention, and treatment through the implementation of precision health strategies. You can read more about the Loos Group here.
Your job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on questions related to genetic variation and protein biomarkers in growth and maturation during childhood and adolescence, and maternal health during pregnancy. We will leverage data from the Puberty Cohort of the Danish National Birth Cohort (DNBC), with linkage to Danish national health registers, and other large-scale biobanks (e.g., UK Biobank, Mount Sinai BioMe biobank). Questions to be investigated may encompass literature review, identifying quantitative trait loci, trajectory analysis, phenotypic and genetic subtyping, multi-omics prediction, and causal inference (e.g., Mendelian randomization, genomic SEM), depending on the candidate’s own research interests and goals.
Skills and qualifications
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers who, in addition to the desired expertise stated above, have the following skills and qualifications:
- A PhD in epidemiology, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, data science, machine learning, or a closely related discipline
- A strong computation background and expertise in dealing with large datasets, including human genetics and preferable also proteomics
- Experience in HPC environments, R and/or Stata
- Experience in working with Danish registers is asset
- An interest in conceiving and designing new projects, in line with the group’s research focus
- A proven track record showing scientific productivity in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, Maersk Tower, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 3 years (can be extended). Starting date is February 1, , 2024 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.
Non-Danish 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 “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” from June 28, 2013.
Questions
For further information, please contact Professor Ruth Loos at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment procedure, please contact SUND HR CBMR at [email protected].
International applicants may find these links useful www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk/ .
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:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. 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.
4. List of publications
Application deadline November 6 2023 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 http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
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 wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Kilde: Jobnet.dk
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