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PhD in Computational Genomics and Precision Medicine at the University of Copenhagen University of Copenhagen in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

3-year PhD fellowship. Salary, pension, and employment terms follow the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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Denmark

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University of Copenhagen

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Computer Science
Biology
Precision Medicine
Medical Science
Dna Analysis
Statistics
Bioinformatic
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PhD opportunity in Computational Genomics and Precision Medicine at the University of Copenhagen, in the Rasmussen Group at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR).

The project focuses on highly scalable computational methods for biobank-scale genomics, including analysis of genetic variation, haplotype information, genetic ancestry, disease-associated variants, and transferable disease-risk prediction models across diverse populations. The research sits at the intersection of statistical genetics, computational genomics, machine learning, and precision medicine, with a strong emphasis on common cardiometabolic diseases.

The position is part of an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment working on AI-driven medical digital twins, multi-omics, genomics, and longitudinal health data. The PhD fellow will contribute to methodology development and work with large biomedical datasets to improve equitable genomic prediction.

Eligibility highlights include a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, or a related field equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s degree, a strong academic record, relevant professional qualifications, publications, and experience with large biobank datasets such as UK Biobank or All of Us. Excellent English communication skills are required.

This is a 3-year PhD fellowship starting 1 January 2027 or by agreement. Salary, pension, and employment terms follow Danish academic agreements.

Apply online through the official portal and upload the required documents in PDF format before the deadline.

Funding details

3-year PhD fellowship. Salary, pension, and employment terms follow the agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

What's required

Applicants need a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, or a related science equivalent to a Danish two-year master’s degree. The post emphasizes a strong grade point average, relevant professional qualifications, previous publications, experience with biobank-scale datasets such as All of Us or UK Biobank, experience developing and validating large-scale diagnostic analyses, experience integrating evolutionary information in protein design models, a curious mindset, strong interest in computational genomics methods, and excellent written and spoken English.

How to apply

Apply online via the ‘Apply now’ link and submit the required PDF documents: motivation letter, CV, certified Master’s diploma and transcript (or recent transcript/statement if not completed), list of publications, and references with contact details for at least two referees. Submit the application in English before the deadline.

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