From listmaster animalgenome.org Thu Jun 25 11:48:27 2026
From: "Haja Kadarmideen" <haja.kanivet.au.dk>
To: Members of AnGenMap <angenmapanimalgenome.org>
Subject: JOB Announcement - Postdoc in Multiomics, Bioinformatics and
Genomic
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:48:27 -0500
Epidemiology at Aarhus University
Application deadline closes 28 June 23:59 CEST
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Postdoc position in Multiomics, Bioinformatics and Genomic
Epidemiology at Aarhus University
We are looking for outstanding candidates to fill a two-year, full-time
position in Multiomics, Bioinformatics and Genomic Epidemiology (MBE) at the
Institute (Department) of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (ANIVET), Aarhus
University (AU), Denmark. The successful candidate will join our team of
Multiomics, Systems biology & Bioinformatics (MSB) and will work in two
related projects funded by the EU Partnership (EUP) Program for Animal Health
& Welfare (EUPAHW: https://www.eupahw.eu/).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Standardize the use of analysis tools for the mapping, annotation, and
analysis of whole genome sequences of hosts (e.g. cattle, pig, poultry) and
pathogens (e.g. viral, bacterial, or parasitic), with an overall aim of
predicting and preventing infectious diseases outbreaks and for
population-level surveillance.
* Identify key antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in mastitis pathogens and
environmental samples in dairy systems, including their association with
mobile genetic elements with the aim of devising a preliminary framework for
risk factor analysis related to persistence of AMR, horizontal gene
transfer, and dissemination between bacterial populations.
* Develop robust, shareable bioinformatics pipelines for epidemio-genomic and
phylogenomic analyses using genomic & metagenomic datasets.
* Contribute to / assist in teaching (MSc & PhD courses, Summer Schools) and
student supervision.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Applicants must have a PhD in bioinformatics, genomic epidemiology, data
science (AI/ML) or similar with a focus on animal health, microbiology, and
animal disease control.
* Proven experience in biostatistical and bioinformatic analysis of
host-pathogen multi-omics datasets with expertise in genomics (SNP genotype
or WES/WGS), and metagenomics (16s rRNA and WGS) sequence data and relating
them to pathogens transmission / virulence / risk factors.
* Knowledge and prior use of Machine Learning and AI/deep learning for G2P or
genomic epidemiology analyses will be considered an asset.
* Experienced user of various QA/QC tools and bioinformatics pipelines for 16s
rRNA and WGS sequence data from pathogens.
* Advanced computer programming skills in R and Python and preferably also
other languages and demonstrated proficiency in UNIX, shell scripting (Bash)
for automation and workflow optimization.
APPLICATION:
* Please follow this link for more details on job description, requirements,
and to apply: https://www.animalgenome.org/surl/lsffmh
* Awarded degrees (and transcripts) must meet Danish or European University
standards in terms of Credit Units / ECTS and Thesis work etc., to qualify.
* Upload Cover letter, full CV, list of Journal publications, list of software
and database tools for NGS 'omics and any other proofs of work achievements
in the application, along with list of contact details for 3 references to
be contacted (if short-listed).
* Please do not send CV / apply using emails. Application must be submitted
via the university job portal for consideration.
KEY DATES, PLACE AND CONTACT:
* Place of work: ANIVET, AU-Viborg campus, Denmark
* Expected start date: 1 Oct 2026
* Deadline for application: 28 June 2026 before 23.59 CEST
* Candidates meeting the requirements are welcome to send informal and
confidential enquiries to me.
Regards
Haja
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Haja Kadarmideen
Professor, Theme Leader
Dept. of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Dept. of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Aarhus University, DENMARK
https://anivet.au.dk/en/
https://mbg.au.dk/en/
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