Postdoctoral or PhD research positions within genetic epidemiology, Rigshospitalet
The Copenhagen Hospital Biobank Unit, Department
of Clinical Immunology, at Rigshospitalet has 2-3 postdoctoral or PhD positions
available within genetic epidemiology research. The research group is led by
Professor Henrik Ullum.
Our research is focused on two large genetic
cohort studies:
-The Danish Blood Donor Study (DBDS) is an
ongoing national epidemiological cohort study. DBDS includes 110,000 Danish
blood donors with questionnaire data, blood samples and chip genotyping (GSA
Illumina) data available (see www.dbds.dk).
- Copenhagen Hospital Biobank (CHB) consists of
450,000 Danish patients, of which 120,000 of these have been genotyped (GSA
Illumina).
The positions are aimed at strengthening our research
group within the field of genetic research. The research positions are linked
to collaborative projects with researchers at The University of Copenhagen (the
Faculty of Health and Medical Science) and international collaborators. Analysis
of data (genetics, biomarkers, registers, and questionnaires) will be performed
at the national supercomputer Computerome.
The Copenhagen Hospital Biobank Unit runs major
genetic collaborative projects including diabetes, reproductive health, cardiovascular-
and neuropsychiatric diseases.
As a member of the Copenhagen Hospital Biobank
Unit, you will be part of a team of 5 technicians, 1 laboratory manager, 1
professor, 4 post docs, 6 academics and a varying number of PhD and Master students.
Field of responsibilities:
As postdoc or PhD student you will run your own
genetic research project(s) as part of two major research collaborations within
the research fields of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and iron metabolism.
Your qualifications:
You have a master's degree or a PhD in life
sciences, medicine, bioinformatics, biostatistics or equivalent.
Essential competencies:
• Practical expertise with analyses of large
genetic data sets in a Linux environment (Python or R)
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills
• An open and collaborative mindset
•
Ability to work independently
•
Excellent communication skills in Danish and English - both in written and oral
form is required
What we offer:
You will be part of a committed and informal
team, where skill and the creation of new scientific knowledge is highly
valued. We offer a workplace with an international mindset focusing on
research, teaching and innovation. A research stay of 6 months- 1 year at
deCODE Genetics (Reykjavik, Iceland) is obligatory.
Salary and contract
terms
The employment is for 2 or 3 years and takes
place in accordance with the current agreement in the Capital Region of
Denmark.
Your application
should contain the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae, including education and work experience
- Diplomas
- List of publications
The
application must be written in English and received no later than May 15th,
2019.
For
further information please contact senior researcher Kristoffer Burgdorf: (Kristoffer.soelvsten.burgdorf@regionh.dk )
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Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej - Adresse
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Kontaktperson
Kristoffer Burgdorf - Stillingstype
Forsker - Speciale
Klinisk immunologi - Ansættelsesform
Tidsbegrænset periode - Ugentlig arbejdstid
Fuld tid - Ansættelsens start
01-08-2019 - Regionens jobnr.
217955 - Quick-nr.
366216 - Indrykningsdato
15-04-2019 -
Ansøgningsfrist
15-05-2019 (udløbet)
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