Professor in Applied Genomics

Job title:

Professor in Applied Genomics

Company:

Aarhus Universitet

Job description

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as Professor in Applied Genomics as per 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. We seek candidates with experience in livestock genomics, plant genomics, or evolutionary genomics. The appointed applicant will conduct innovative research with an emphasis on translating genomic insights into practical breeding strategies that promote sustainable production and climate resilience and adaptation.Key Responsibilities

• Research of high international quality, including publication in prestigious international journals and communicating your research in national and international academic networks.
• Leverage advanced genomic technologies (e.g., next-generation sequencing, multi-omics approaches) to investigate the genetic architecture of complex traits.
• Conduct innovative research in genomics, with a direct focus on sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the application of genomic data for breeding and climate change resilience and adaptation.
• Investigate the role of rumen and gut microbiota in methane emissions and animal health, or study microbial communities in ecosystems such as soils to enhance sustainable farming practices.
• Encourage and expand collaborations within QGG, as well as with external partners in academia and industry.

The professor will also be responsible for securing external funding, facilitating industry and societal collaborations, providing research-based consultancy to authorities, and teaching and supervising students at the Bachelor, Master, PhD levels, as well as mentoring early-career researchers.Your profile Applicants should have a PhD degree in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics or a closely related area. A qualified candidate will have an established pattern of notable research, documented through articles in peer-reviewed international journals. The candidate is expected to supervise a research group and conduct an active internationally recognized research program. The specific criteria for evaluating candidates at Aarhus University can be foundTo qualify for the position, it is essential to document experience in managing an active research group. In particular, the qualified candidate has the ability to (a) publish at an internationally high level, (b) attract substantial research funding from a broad pool of sources, and (c) supervise and advise people ranging from PhDs to postdoctoral associates and junior colleagues. Collaboration with other groups at the center is expected. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged, and collaboration with research groups in other departments at Aarhus University, at other universities, and with private industry is anticipated. Strategic plans for future research should be outlined in the application.Who we are (QGG) is a vibrant and exciting interdisciplinary center for research and education in quantitative genetics and quantitative genomics. QGG is an international organization with 70 employees and visiting researchers from more than 20 countries. We perform basic and applied research within plant, livestock and human quantitative genetics. Our focus areas include quantitative genetics, artificial intelligence applied to agriculture and precision medicine, population genetics, and integrative genomics. QGG is located at the central campus in Aarhus and at the AU Flakkebjerg campus in newly renovated offices with well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories, equipment, and high-performing computing clustersWhat we offer We offer a dynamic research environment where we value ownership, responsibility and a respectful workplace culture. We conduct basic and applied research within quantitative genetics and genomics and our research is characterized by a very close collaboration with industry partners. Hence, you will be part of a research environment where results are put to practice and are used by industry and in public sector consultancy to facilitate the green transition. QGG is part of Aarhus University (AU), a world class university. The city Aarhus is an exciting place to live with a strong student community and a high standard of living.Place of work and area of employment The place of work is C.F. Møllers Allé 3, Bldg. 1130, 8000 Aarhus. The area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.Contact information For further information please contact Center leader Mogens Sandø Lund, mogens.lund@qgg.au.dk or +45 20 75 12 22.Ensuring gender balance at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics is a high priority at Aarhus University, and therefore, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications for the position in question.Application procedure Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.Letter of reference If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dkFormalities and salary range Technical Sciences refers to the .The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be foundAppointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in theSalary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark .The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus UniversityAarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at

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Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:45:35 GMT

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