Are you passionate about contributing to groundbreaking research in data analysis, bioinformatics, and molecular biology? Do you excel in designing and executing research projects that encompass both registry and laboratory work? Are you ready for the challenge of analyzing extensive datasets? We are seeking a talented and dedicated researcher to join the Danish Blood Donor Study (DBDS), offering an exciting, professional, and dynamic research environment. If you are driven by the prospect of engaging in both wet and dry research tasks, applying your analytical skills to pioneering research, this position provides an ideal opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact.
Workplace Offers
DBDS is a large national research project based on one of the world's largest biobanks with 170,000 participants, providing 2.5 million plasma samples. The study combines laboratory and registry data with collected phenotype data from, for example, questionnaires. Research here focuses on a range of topics, including health outcomes, genetics, and plasma biomarkers for various diseases.
This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to both data analysis and laboratory work in large population-based projects. You will be a crucial part of our team, using your expertise to contribute to important research with the potential to positively impact public health.
Our department offers an interesting, challenging, professional, and inspiring environment that includes both research and operations, with the opportunity to develop relevant skills. You will become part of a large research community within the department with daily collaboration. Additionally, we closely collaborate with researchers from other regions and universities through weekly national scientific video meetings in addition to larger seminars on both study operations and science.
Job Overview
The research project will focus on early detection of individuals with primary immunodeficiency using data from Danish health registers and DBDS. Your involvement will span all aspects of the study from donor recruitment, through blood sample management and measurement, to data analysis. Close collaboration and communication with personnel across different locations in all five regions of Denmark is key. Furthermore, there are ample opportunities to present results in scientific articles and at international conferences.
Tasks associated with the job
We emphasize the following competencies
We prioritize your capabilities and determination in accomplishing essential tasks, without strictly adhering to a specific academic background.
The position is based at Department of Clinical Immunology at Aarhus University Hospital under the supervision of Professor Christian Erikstrup. The position is limited to 1 year with the possibility of extension and is a full-time position. Start date is June 1, 2024, or by agreement.
Salary and employment conditions
The appointment will be in accordance with the applicable collective agreement in the Central Denmark Region with the possibility of additional benefits based on qualifications. Service locations at the Department of Clinical Immunology, Aarhus University Hospital will be Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99 and Olof Palmes Allé 38, 8200 Aarhus N.
Application and contact
The application should be submitted via the link below and must be in either English or Danish, received no later than April 15, 2024. Job interviews are expected to be held in week 17. The application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a complete list of publications, and recommendations from previous employers.
Further questions about the job posting can be directed to the head of the research group, Professor Christian Erikstrup, [email protected].
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