Bioinformatiker til Afdelingen for Virologi & Mikrobiologisk Beredskab

This role of Bioinformatician in the Department of Virology and Microbiological Preparedness requires expertise in bioinformatics applied to virology and microbiology. Key competencies include proficiency in computational biology tools and techniques for analyzing viral and microbial genomic data. The position demands skills in handling large-scale biological datasets, including sequence alignment, genome assembly, variant calling, and phylogenetic analysis. Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, or Perl, and experience with bioinformatics software and databases are essential. Knowledge of statistical methods and data visualization to interpret complex biological data is important. The candidate should be adept at integrating laboratory data with computational analyses to support microbiological surveillance and outbreak investigations. Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data processing and interpretation is highly relevant. Understanding of microbiological and virological principles, including pathogen biology and epidemiology, will enhance the ability to contribute to microbial preparedness and response efforts. Strong communication skills are necessary to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including microbiologists, virologists, and public health professionals. The role may also involve developing or maintaining bioinformatics pipelines and contributing to research or diagnostic projects within the department. While specific experience and education levels are not provided, the position typically requires a background in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field, ideally with practical experience in microbial genomics and infectious disease research.