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Job description
As part of the planfir project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, you will analyze the evolution of bacterial and yeast genomes during their fast-track domestication for plant-based kefir production (adaptive laboratory evolution). You will be involved in genome sequencing, metagenome analysis, and genome-wide association studies to characterize genomic evolution and connect it to desirable traits for plant-based food production. Your research will leverage exciting new techniques across computational fields in bioinformatics, statistics, and AI-based sequence analysis.
Your activities will take place at the Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics in Aarhus, Denmark, in close collaboration with the Biological and Chemical Engineering department at Aarhus University.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a 22-month position from November 1st, 2026, or as soon possible.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a PhD in Bioinformatics, Microbial Biology and Genomics, Quantitative Genetics, or a related field.
Experience in bioinformatics (genomic sequence data processing, metagenomics analysis) and computational genomics (association studies, AI-based sequence analysis) is central to this position. Additionally, expertise in bacterial or yeast genomics is highly desirable.
Applicants are expected to have published in international peer-reviewed journals, especially on topics related to genomics and food production. Research experience in microbial genetics and genomics is especially relevant to this position.
Good communication skills in English and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team—consisting of quantitative geneticists, food scientists, and bioinformaticians—are particularly appreciated for this position.
Who we are
The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) is a major center for research and education in quantitative genetics and genomics at Aarhus University (http://www.qgg.au.dk/en). We conduct basic and applied research in computational genetics across model systems. Our focus areas include quantitative genetics, artificial intelligence applied to agriculture and medicine, population genetics, and integrative genomics. Research within QGG is characterized by a very close synergy between method development and application on practical problems across species, in collaboration with industry partners. QGG is an international research center with about 70 employees and visiting researchers from over 15 nations. QGG works in teams and strives for an excellent working environment, in which we value self-leadership, open communication, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
The successful candidate will be offered:
- computational resources, including the Genetics/Genomics High-Performance Cluster and GenomeDK, with growing capabilities (e.g., additional nodes, GPUs).
- a collaborative environment, in which the candidate will be able to share across research fields (quantitative genetics, machine learning, bioinformatics, and population genetics) and applications (in biology, agriculture, and biomedicine).
- a research environment characterized by collaboration, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and success in mentoring and supervision.
- an excellent working environment, characterized by professionalism, diversity and healthy work-life balance.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is C. F. Møllers Allé 3, 8000, Aarhus (Denmark), and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact:
- Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Guillaume Ramstein, +45 42 52 12 66, ramstein@qgg.au.dk
- Associate Professor Clarissa Schwab, +45 51 44 67 32 , schwab@bce.au.dk
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 21 June 2026.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified 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 each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self.
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.dk
Formalities and salary range
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
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 found here.
Appointment 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 the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary 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 here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here.
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 University
Aarhus 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 37,000 students (FTEs) and 8.700 employees and has an annual revenue of EUR 1.106 billion. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
If you want to start your scientific career in biophotonics while working towards real-world impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.
DTU Health Tech invites applications for a PhD researcher investigating how tissue optics can improve both the imaging depth of optical coherence tomography and the sensitivity of this method for detecting pancreatic cancer. Funded by the ERC Synergy Grant Zee-Zoom-Zap, the position will be part of the Biophotonic Imaging Group in the Optical Imaging and Sensing (OASIS) section. You will be joining a dynamic, collaborative and interdisciplinary team where you will get all the necessary support to turn your ideas into great results. Additionally, you will be part of a vibrant international collaboration with opportunities to expand your knowledge through external research visits.
In the Biophotonic Imaging Group, our aim is to drive cutting-edge research in multimodal, functional optical bio-imaging, and to establish a biophotonic imaging resource for translational research at DTU Health Tech. We develop and innovate new optical imaging concepts and technologies that enable novel insights into tissue function and disease biomarkers, and new clinical achievements that improve healthcare.
Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer, but one of the deadliest, with a 5-year survival rate around 13%. This poor prognosis is due to the lack of screening technologies that can detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage – diagnosis at stage Ia would increase the 5-year survival rate 10-fold. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of an exciting new theragnostic platform for screening, early diagnosis, and in situ treatment of pancreatic cancer.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in experimental optics to explore how novel fluorophores can enhance the imaging depth achievable with cancer-specific fluorescence imaging. Fluorophores that emit light in the second biological window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm), experience less optical scattering and therefore can be detected deeper in tissue. Your role will be to investigate the imaging depth that can be achieved with the candidate probes and to explore the optimal collection protocols to ensure optimal imaging depth. This work will be undertaken in close collaboration with the team developing the novel fluorophores. Additionally, you will investigate how the combination of fluorescence imaging, confocal reflectance imaging, and optical coherence tomography can aid in the detection of pancreatic cancer. Your work will be applied through experimental investigations on human and animal pancreas tissue.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to investigate the limits of imaging depth with NIR-II fluorophores. You will contribute to the development and characterization of novel fluorophores and design an imaging system for optimal signal collection. You will contribute to the development of imaging processing protocols for localizing the fluorescence signal in depth. Your work will be experimentally validated in tissue phantoms and ex vivo pancreas tissue with the aim of developing novel cancer biomarkers and protocols for tumour margin detection.
Your primary tasks will be to:
- Investigate links between tissue optical properties, fluorophore properties, and the maximum imaging depth that can be achieved with NIR-II fluorophores
- Develop protocols to characterize the performance and properties of novel NIR-II fluorophores
- Develop an optimized fluorescence detection system for collecting signals withing the pancreatic duct
- Develop image processing protocols for localization of the fluorescence signal deep in tissue, taking advantage of AI modelling
- Collaborate with a tightly linked international team
- Co-supervise BSc and MSc students
- Disseminate your work through journal publications and participation in scientific conferences
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Your background should preferably be in applied physics, biophotonics, biochemistry or photonics engineering, i.e., a solid background in optics, photonics and optical imaging. Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy/spectroscopy, biochemistry and data processing is an asset. We expect the candidate to have strong laboratory skills in the above areas. Good communication skills in written and spoken English is a must.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here
.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Peter E. Andersen (peta@dtu.dk).
You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www.healthtech.dtu.dk/
.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 June (23:59 Danish time)
. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file
containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file
. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU Health Tech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.
If you want to start your scientific career in biophotonics while working towards real-world impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.
DTU Health Tech invites applications for a PhD researcher investigating how tissue optics can improve both the imaging depth of optical coherence tomography and the sensitivity of this method for detecting pancreatic cancer. Funded by the ERC Synergy Grant Zee-Zoom-Zap, the position will be part of the Biophotonic Imaging Group in the Optical Imaging and Sensing (OASIS) section. You will be joining a dynamic, collaborative and interdisciplinary team where you will get all the necessary support to turn your ideas into great results. Additionally, you will be part of a vibrant international collaboration with opportunities to expand your knowledge through external research visits.
In the Biophotonic Imaging Group, our aim is to drive cutting-edge research in multimodal, functional optical bio-imaging, and to establish a biophotonic imaging resource for translational research at DTU Health Tech. We develop and innovate new optical imaging concepts and technologies that enable novel insights into tissue function and disease biomarkers, and new clinical achievements that improve healthcare.
Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most common cancer, but one of the deadliest, with a 5-year survival rate around 13%. This poor prognosis is due to the lack of screening technologies that can detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage – diagnosis at stage Ia would increase the 5-year survival rate 10-fold. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of an exciting new theragnostic platform for screening, early diagnosis, and in situ treatment of pancreatic cancer.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in tissue optics and who is comfortable working in a photonics lab to explore how spatial offset optical coherence tomography (SO-OCT) can be advanced for cancer detection over a large depth range in tissue. SO-OCT is a new technology pioneered at DTU that leverages multiply scattered light to extend the imaging depth of OCT, potentially beyond, potentially beyond 5 mm and thereby revolutionize non-invasive diagnostics. Your role will be to explore the link between tissue optical properties, offset magnitude range, spatial resolution, and the maximum achievable imaging depth with SO-OCT. Additionally, you will investigate how optical properties including the scattering coefficient and polarization properties of tissue can be used to improve the sensitivity of SO-OCT for cancer detection. Your work will be applied through experimental investigations on human and animal pancreas tissue.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to investigate the limits of imaging depth with SO-OCT, with an emphasis on exploring the role of tissue optical properties. You will additionally contribute to the development of a modelling framework for extracting optical properties from SO-OCT images. Your modelling work will be experimentally validated in tissue phantoms and ex vivo pancreas tissue with the aim of developing novel cancer biomarkers and protocols for tumour margin detection.
Your primary tasks will be to:
- Investigate links between tissue optical properties, offset magnitude, spatial resolution, and the maximum achievable imaging depth with SO-OCT.
- Develop frameworks for extracting optical properties from SO-OCT images including scattering coefficient, anisotropy, birefringence, depolarization, etc.
- Investigate experimentally how SO-OCT and optical properties can aid in cancer detection deep in tissue, taking advantage of AI modelling
- Collaborate with a tightly linked international team
- Co-supervise BSc and MSc students
- Disseminate your work through journal publications and participation in scientific conferences
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. Your background should preferably be in applied physics, biophotonics, or photonics engineering, i.e., a solid background in optics, photonics, optical imaging and data processing is an asset, and knowledge of microscopy is an advantage. We expect the candidate to have strong laboratory skills in the above areas. Good communication skills in written and spoken English is a must.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 September (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here
.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Peter E. Andersen (peta@dtu.dk).
You can read more about DTU Health Tech at www. www.healthtech.dtu.dk/
.
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark
. Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar
” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 June 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file
containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file
. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU HealthTech
With a vision to improve health and quality of life through technology, DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation based on technical and natural science. We educate tomorrow’s health tech engineers and create the foundation for new and innovative services and technologies for the globally expanding healthcare sector with its demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech’s expertise can be described through five overall research areas: Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, Personalised Therapy, Precision Diagnostics, and Sensory and Neural Technology. Our technologies and solutions are developed with the aim of benefiting people and creating value for society. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD Students, and a technical/administrative support staff of about 100 persons of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.