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The Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Centre, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship for 3 years commencing September 2019 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Description of the scientific environment
The fully funded position will be carried out at the Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Centre, a world-leading institution in ancient DNA studies. The candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the fields of paleogenomics, population genetics, quantitative genetics and palaeoanthropology, like Eske Willerslev, Rasmus Nielsen, Martin Sikora, Morten Allentoft.

The University of Copenhagen is ranked the 29th best university in the world according to Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018 (http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2018.html). It provides excellent academic programs in biology, bioinformatics, statistics, computer science and mathematics.

The GeoGenetics Centre is located in central Copenhagen, Denmark – a city that is ranked among the most liveable cities in the world (see e.g. https://placebrandobserver.com/monocle-quality-of-life-survey-25-most-liveable-cities-2018/).

The candidate will have the opportunity to take courses in bioinformatics, computer science, statistical inference, machine learning, data science, population genetics, paleogenomics, paleoproteomics, and archaeological science, among many others.

Project description
In the Korneliussen group we develop statistical methods to facilitate analysis of high throughput sequencing data. The candidate will have the opportunity to design their project in consultation with the advisor, and the project can range from theoretical methods development to empirical data analysis.

Job description
The position is available from September 2019 or as soon as possible hereafter for a 3-year period.
Key tasks as a PhD student are:

  • To manage and carry through your research project.
  • Attend PhD courses.
  • Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis.
  • Teach and disseminate your research.
  • To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad.
  • Work for the department.


Formal requirements
Applicants should hold an MSc related to human genomic or pathogens degree with good results and good English skills. As criteria for the assessment of your qualifications emphasis will also be laid on previous publications (if any) and relevant work experience.

Terms of employment
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The monthly starting salary is currently at a minimum of DKK 27,135 (approx. EUR 3,642) including monthly PhD supplement + pension contribution of 17.1 % which will be paid by the University of Copenhagen to your pension fund. Negotiation for a salary supplement might be possible depending on qualifications.

The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.

Application procedure
Your application (in English) must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘APPLY NOW’ below.
The application must include:

  1. Cover Letter.
  2. CV.
  3. Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc).
  4. Acceptance Letter for the relevant MSc Programme (if any).
  5. Other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any).
  6. Full contact details (Name, address, telephone & e-mail) of 1-3 professional referees.


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 deadline for applications is 11 August 2019, 23:59 p.m. CET.

Application process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. Afterwards an Assessment Committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications. The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the Assessment Committee and the Appointment Committee. The main criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the above mentioned skills.

The successful candidate will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences.

You can read more about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor, Assistant professor Thorfinn Sand Korneliussen by e-mail: [email protected] or by phone +45 3532 5933.

General information about PhD programmes at SUND is available at https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Appointment will be based on merit alone.


Kilde: Jobnet.dk


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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 29.7.2019, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.

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  • Søndag den 11. august 2019

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