Bioinformatician - Microbial Genomics at DTU Food

Infectious diseases caused by bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens, including those that are antimicrobial resistant, constitute one of the biggest threats to human and planetary health. The Genomic Epidemiology group at DTU National Food Institute provides advisory service to the Danish Food and Veterinary Administration (FVST), including assistance in analysing genomic data from food borne pathogens and offers a broad range of online and in-house bioinformatic pipelines for analysing bacterial and viral genomes and metagenomes.

We are seeking a candidate for a vacant position as Academic Employee in bioinformatics to provide assistance with genomic analyses of foodborne pathogens to the FVST, assist in maintaining our in-house bioinformatic pipelines and tools and provide ad hoc assistance to the different researchers in the group.

You will be affiliated with the Genomic Epidemiology Research Group, which combines expertise in conventional and molecular microbiology with epidemiology and bioinformatics.

Our expectations of you

Your main responsibility will be to assist in the advisory service to FVST, help to maintain our existing tools and services and provide ad hoc assistance in bioinformatic investigations.

Skills:

• Experience in coding in python.
• Experience with Unix-based systems.
• Extensive knowledge in microbial genomics.
• Extensive knowledge of existing bioinformatic algorithms and tools.
• Experience in microbial genomic and metagenomic analyses.

You must hold a master’s degree in bioinformatics or a closely related field, with relevant work experience.

What we offer in return

We offer an interesting and challenging job with a focus on proving bioinformatic solutions for people globally and locally. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 10 November 2025. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor, Frank Møller Aarestrup on tracey00fmaakathryndavisjasonadams@food.dtu.dkelliott-smith.dkjohnson.dk

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 National Food Institute

DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice, innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health, develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions, including biosolutions. The institute’s tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, modelling, and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 375 staff members.

Technology for people

DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.