Job date: 2015-09-07
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Company : Technical University of Denmark Country : Role : Student
Postdoc in Microbiological Risk Assessment using Next Generation Sequencing Data Technical University of Denmark - DTU Food Location: Lyngby Salary: Not specified Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Placed on: 7th September 2015 Closes: 15th October 2015
Infectious diseases are the direct cause of more than 20% of all human deaths each year. Human disease and foodborne outbreaks are devastating to both local and global health and the economy. Quantifying the different risks will allow better control and more appropriate use of the enormous amount of resources used to combat infectious diseases each year.
DTU Food invites applications for a Post Doc position in Microbiological Risk Assessment using Next Generation Sequencing Data.
The Post Doc will be affiliated with the team of epidemiologists and risk modellers in the research group for Genomic Epidemiology, which also includes scientists working with microbiology and bioinformatics. Research in the group is focused on the evolution, epidemiology and persistence of infectious agents, including zoonoses, antimicrobial resistant bacteria and food and waterborne transmitted pathogens.
Responsibilities and tasks
The Post Doc project is part of a large Horizon 2020 research project called COMPARE (www.compare-europe.eu/) aiming to speed up the detection of and response to disease outbreaks among humans and animals worldwide through the use of next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques.
The aim of the Post Doc project is to integrate the outcome of NGS into risk assessment focusing on foodborne pathogens. The specific objectives are:
Developing a generic framework for food chain Risk Assessment using Next Generation Sequencing data. Performing case studies applying the framework using data and knowledge obtained within the COMPARE project. Developing a prototype for a software tool to allow for rapid risk assessment on the basis of NGS data. Contributing to the development of risk-based sampling of foodQualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent. Further qualifications:
Ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary research group and in collaboration with scientists from several countries.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Application procedure
To apply, please read the full job advertisement at www.career.dtu.dk
Application deadeline: 15 October 2015.
DTU Food is a department with the overall mission of contributing to research, development and education within the following scientific areas: Biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, food safety, food technology and environment & health – all key elements to public health and food production.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
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