year postdoc position in molecular virology research

Job title:

year postdoc position in molecular virology research

Company:

SSI

Job description

The Virus Research and Development Laboratory (ViFU), Emerging Virus Genomics Unit at Statens Serum Institut, is seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral fellow for a 2-year research position within virology and infectious disease genomics.About the ViFU laboratoryViFU is an R & D laboratory that consists of 11 researchers and 6 technicians. The core activities consist of the development of new molecular virology diagnostics as well as surveillance and characterization of viruses, all including work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities. ViFU routinely tests for HIV drug-resistance, diagnoses human/animal viruses by metagenomics methods, and performs whole genome sequencing, and variant tracing of SARS-CoV-2. We furhter develop new molecular biology diagnostic methods based on ddPCR, Crispr-Cas, and NGS (Illumina and Nanopore) for the diagnostics and surveillance of exotic and emerging viruses, and zoonotic viruses in humans and animals. Additionally, the laboratory performs molecular epidemiological surveillance of exotic and emerging viruses in collaboration with SSI’s Epidemiology Department.ViFU is part of the Department of Virus & Microbial special diagnostics (VMS) with approx. 120 employees divided over 6 laboratories. These laboratories perform research, diagnostics, typing/sequencing, surveillance and monitoring of virus infections including exotic and emerging viruses in both humans and animals. VMS is a cornerstone of the national virus preparedness as well as a WHO center for influenza.Your role will be to:

• Project planning and experimental design of metagenomic NGS protocols aimed at virus detection and characterization.
• Establish whole-genome sequencing protocols for emerging viruses.
• Participate in ongoing research projects on virus evolution.
• Collaborate with bioinformaticians and researchers across the Statens Serum Institut.
• Supervise lab technicians and students.
• Engage in other research activities within ViFU, including reporting on virus evolution and conducting metagenomic studies of environmental samples, including wastewater.
• Attend relevant meetings, symposia, and conferences.

The ideal candidate (education, experience and personal qualifications):

• Highly motivated postdoctoral fellow holding a Ph.D. in life sciences with documented experience in next-generation sequencing and/or molecular virology.
• Extensive experience with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and R for data analysis.
• Documented molecular virology experience, possibly with a publication list.
• Familiarity with phylogenetic/phylodynamic analyses, tools, and methods.
• Experience with Unix platform and bioinformatic analysis of NGS-based detection/characterization of DNA and RNA viruses.
• Is self-motivated, proactive, structured, organized, and goal-oriented. Thrives working independently and also has a team spirit.
• Good collaboration skills and experience in collaborations in international projects.
• Proficiency in the English language (written and spoken).
• You thrive to work with tasks of great relevance for public health in small and large research projects.

Terms of employmentThe employment is of 2 years duration and will commence on 1. October 2024, or after agreement.You will be hired in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC-overenskomsten), and The Danish Ministry of Taxation’s circular concerning the job structure for scientific staff working with research at sector research institutions (stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale med forskningsopgaver ved sektorforskningsinstitutioner).Your research qualifications will be assessed by a scientific assessment committee in accordance with the current Danish rules for employment of scientific staff working with research at sector research institutions in Denmark. In order to assess the research qualifications, a list of publications and 2-3 scientific works must be submitted.More informationContact ViFU Emerging Virus Genomics Unit leader Morten Rasmussen, mot@ssi.dk, Tel: +45 3268 8990ApplyClick “apply” to send your job application with the following appendixes

• l curriculum vitae (CV)
• l list of publications
• l copies of relevant academic diplomas (master and PhD)
• l 2-3 scientific publications

An assessment committee will assess the required research qualifications for employment as post doc or researcher at sector
research institutions in Denmark.Job interviews are expected in week 36.

Expected salary

Location

København

Job date

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:56:42 GMT

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