University of Copenhagen 2022 International Postdoctoral Positions in Genomics and Machine Learning, Denmark for Fellowship

The University of Copenhagen has announced the International Postdoctoral Positions in Genomics and Machine Learning in Denmark.

The funding programme assists deserving students who want to commence a postdoctoral degree at the University. The educational fund is available for the academic session 2022/2023.

• Table of Content
• About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
• University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 39,000 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world's best universities. The University offers researchers and students the opportunity to develop their talent and launches ambitious interdisciplinary initiatives to support its strong academic communities. Through resear... continue reading

University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship

The University of Copenhagen will provide a monthly salary starting at 35,600 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (April 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 for the last ten years.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen PhD Scholarship Qualification

• To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• PhD in Computational Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biomedicine, or related sciences
• Profound experiences in scripting languages R and/or Python and modern data science techniques
• Experience in working with transcriptomics or epigenetics data, preferably at the single-cell level
• Experience in combining hypothesis-generating with hypotheses-testing approaches
• Experience in working with human genetic association data
• Excellent scientific track record in relation to career stage
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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

• Cover letter expressing the motivation and previous research experience of the applicant (max 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of the PhD degree certificate and the Master degree certificate. In case the PhD has not yet been completed, a written statement from the supervisor confirming it will be obtained before October 1, 2022, is acceptable.
• List of publications
• References (name and contact details of at least two references)