Join Our Team: Bioinformatician for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Data Analysis in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at DTU Food

Are you experienced in whole genome sequencing (WGS) data quality control from bacterial isolates and eager to contribute to groundbreaking research in genomics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? If so, the Research Group for Global Capacity Building (GloCaB) at DTU Food wants to hear from you!

About GloCaB

As a reference laboratory for AMR in collaboration with the EU, WHO, and FAO, GloCaB provides:

• Advisory services to national reference laboratories, authorities, international institutions, and agencies
• Verification of phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• External Quality Assurance (EQA) and genomic proficiency test (PT) schemes

We work globally with researchers, clinicians, veterinarians, and food laboratories, supporting them with WGS, genomic analysis, and AMR expertise. We are committed to building capacity for AMR surveillance in low- and middle-income countries.

Job Responsibilities

As our new bioinformatician, you will:

• Construct and maintain pipelines on a HPC cluster, extending current ones for short-read technology (Illumina) and including long-read technology (Oxford Nanopore)
• Handle and analyze WGS and metagenomics (occasionally) data
• Organize data analysis, write reports/manuscripts, and produce summary plots
• Present results to various audiences
• Evaluate WGS data quality for and from EQAs and genomic PTs
• Benchmark tools for WGS analysis
• Provide bioinformatics support for single isolate genomes and AMR annotation
• Support and assist in organizing in-person and online training sessions in WGS
• Travel occasionally as required

Qualifications

To qualify for this exciting opportunity, you must have:

• A master’s degree in bioinformatics or equivalent
• Strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, and genomics
• Documented experience in WGS of bacterial isolates and bioinformatics analysis
• Expertise in next and third-generation sequencing data quality control
• Proficiency in data management, visualization, and statistical analysis
• Experience with bacterial AMR, including gene annotation and typing
• Experience working on HPC clusters, preferably Computerome
• Proficiency in Bash, R, or Python and Unix environments
• Experience providing bioinformatics support and training to non-bioinformaticians
• Ability to plan and execute complex tasks within formal requirements and timelines
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English (oral and written)
• Familiarity with metagenomic data and machine learning techniques (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

DTU is a globally recognized technical university known for research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer:

• A rewarding and challenging job in an international environment
• The opportunity to work with expert colleagues
• An environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom with responsibility

Learn more about DTU at and our research group at .

Salary and Appointment Terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Academic Officer or Senior Officer. The position is a 3-year employment, starting on 1st September 2024 or by mutual agreement. Working hours are 37 hours per week.

Application Process

Submit your online application no later than 28 June 2024. Click the "Apply now" link, fill out the form, and attach your motivated application, CV