2024-224-06052, Postdoc in causal inference for compositional microbiome data

2024-224-06052, Postdoc in causal inference for compositional microbiome data

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Mathematical Sciences, offers a postdoc position within statistics starting February 1, 2025, or soon thereafter. The position will be based at Aalborg University’s campus in Aalborg and will have a duration of 3 years. The Department of Mathematical Sciences conducts research in a wide range of mathematical disciplines and has three study programs: mathematics (including a specialization in statistics at the master level), mathematical economics, and mathematics-technology.

Jobbeskrivelse
The postdoc will work within the interdisciplinary Novo Nordisk Foundation synergy project NSECURE in collaboration with microbiology and chemistry researchers from Aarhus University. The ultimate aim of this project is to design root microbiomes that can help wheat plants being self-sufficient with nitrogen.
The role of the post doc is to develop and apply statistical methodology for compositional time series and causal inference for microbiome data. Understanding causal relations between root bacteria is a crucial requirement for designing microbiomes that sustain the presence of beneficial nitrogen fixing bacteria.
Limited teaching within statistics and mathematics can be expected.

Requirements
The applicant must hold a PhD with strong emphasis on development of statistical methodology. The applicant must have a strong documented background in mathematical statistics and must have documented experience with analysis of compositional microbiome data.

What we offer
We offer a unique opportunity to strengthen your research profile and to collaborate with world-leading scientists within multiple disciplines.
We offer freedom with responsibility, flexible working hours, and an informal and curiosity driven research team at a diverse department with a strong international profile.

Salary and benefits
Please contact International Staff Unit https://www.isu.aau.dk/ for information regarding salary and taxes. The successful candidate will be offered courses in Danish if needed. The Department of Mathematics offers excellent infrastructure in terms of office space and IT.

Working and living in Aalborg and Denmark
The city of Aalborg is lively with a wide variety of music and cultural events, top notch restaurants, fresh air and easy access to natural parks, forests, and great beaches. Aalborg Airport is well connected with the major hubs of Copenhagen Airport and Schiphol.
As employee at Aalborg University, you obtain health insurance as a resident of Denmark. This also includes family members officially residing in Denmark.
Information about life in Denmark in general, health care, tax etc. can be found at the International Staff Unit pagehttps://www.isu.aau.dk/ and https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk/

Further information
You may obtain further professional information from Head of Section Ege Rubak, Phone:+45 9940 8861, E-mail:[email protected].

Qualification requirements:
Appointment as Postdoc presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD–level or similar scientific qualifications. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment. Appointment as a Postdoc cannot exceed a period of four years in total at Aalborg University.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 5 publications.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position. References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

Shortlisting will be applied. After the review of any objections regarding the assessment committee, the head of department, with assistance from the chair of the assessment committee, selects the candidates to be assessed. All applicants will be informed as to whether they will advance to assessment or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR by mail [email protected]. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seenhere.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance's current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-10-20

Ref. nummer
2024-224-06052

Afdeling
Department of Mathematical Sciences