Postdoc in Vertebrate Genome Assembly and Comparative Genomics

The Globe Institute
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen



The Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics at the Globe Institute wishes to hire a postdoctoral researcher in a 30 month position to work in the area of vertebrate comparative genomics, with a primary focus on generating high-quality, chromosome-scale reference genome assemblies from diverse vertebrate species. The position will principally involve genome assembly, curation and quality assessment using state-of-the-art long-read and scaffolding approaches, followed by comparative evolutionary analyses aimed at understanding patterns of genome evolution across vertebrates. The project will combine large-scale genomic data generation with computational analyses of genome structure, gene content and evolutionary change.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within comparative genomics as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Qualified applicants must have demonstrated prior expertise in the following areas:

• PhD in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, computational biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience with de novo genome assembly, preferably using long-read sequencing data.
• Experience with genome assembly quality assessment, curation and validation.
• Strong competence in bioinformatics and computational genomics, including working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming or scripting language, such as Python, R, Bash or Perl.
• Experience handling and analysing large genomic datasets.
• Experience with comparative genomics and/or evolutionary genomic analyses.
• Good understanding of genome biology and molecular evolution.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot computational workflows and manage complex analyses.
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific results clearly.

Further information on the Department is linked at www.globe.ku.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof Tom Gilbert (tgilbert@sund.ku.dk)

The position is open from 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.



Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.



Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held in week 51