At Aalborg University (AAU), Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, a 2-year Postdoc position is available in the Microbial Metagenomics group headed by prof. Mads Albertsen. The postdoc position is available from 1 January 2026 or soon thereafter. The working place is Center for Microbial Communities, Aalborg, Denmark.
Your work tasks
The postdoc is part of the ERC Starting Grant research project “Exploiting Nanopore sequencing to discover what microbes eat (NanoEat)” with the aim to combine state-of-the-art metagenome sequencing with state-of-the-art data science frameworks to vastly improve our ability to recover microbial genomes from metagenomes. Specifically, we aim to take advantage of the vast amount of high-quality long-read data that is readily obtainable using the Oxford Nanopore sequencing platform and improve genome recovery from metagenomes by developing new binning algorithms based on machine learning. This postdoc position will utilize these new large-scale data sources to develop new approaches for analysis of microbial horizontal gene transfer using long-read metagenomics in complex environments.
The postdoc will be part of the Microbial Metagenomics group with 15 researchers at various career levels with expertise within molecular methods development, bioinformatics and machine learning. Furthermore, the position will be anchored in the Center for Microbial Communities that has approx. 50 scientists working with structure and function of microbial communities, primarily related to environmental biotechnology. The Center has state-of-the-art equipment within DNA sequencing, laboratory automation, CPU and GPU compute resources, proteomics, metabolomics and advanced microscopy.
Your competencies
Documented experience with large scale microbial metagenomics and Oxford Nanopore Technologies sequencing. Large experience in bioinformatics, machine learning and high-performance computing in relation to microbial metagenomics and analysis of horizontal gene transfer. Furthermore, excellent written and oral communication skills.
Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.
Who we are
At the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (BIO), our high-level research spans from basic to applied within both natural sciences and engineering. With approx. 150 employees, 75 PhD students, and 775 bachelor and master’s students at our campuses in Aalborg (main campus) and Esbjerg, we are a vital research and educational institution when it comes to creating new basic knowledge as well as contributing to solving the world’s challenges within biology, chemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, and chemical engineering.
We continuously improve our department as an attractive place of work and study. We offer flexible hours, social activities throughout the year both at the department level and in each Section. We are inclusive and have respect for individuals, communities, and cultures. Our work culture is founded on openness, curiosity, transparency, and involvement. Come join us!
Read more about the department here; Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience - en.bio.aau.dk - Aalborg University
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
- List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of ten publications. If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement
- Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
- Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc.
- Additional qualifications in relation to the position
- References/recommendations
You can read more about the requirements for your application here.
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here
The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aalborg Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aalborg Universitet, Fredrik Bajers Vej, 9220 Aalborg Øst
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 06-11-2025;
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