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PhD Position in Wheat Nutritional Genomics at Aarhus University Aarhus University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
The position is a PhD fellowship at Aarhus University, but specific details about stipend amount, tuition coverage, or whether it is fully or partially funded are not provided in the announcement.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Denmark
University
Aarhus University
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About this position
Aarhus University is offering a PhD fellowship in Wheat Nutritional Genomics within the Agroecology programme at the Graduate School of Technical Sciences. The successful candidate will join the Section for Crop Genetics and Biotechnology at the Department of Agroecology, located at Research Center Flakkebjerg, Denmark. The research focuses on identifying and investigating the genetic mechanisms underlying nutritional characteristics in winter wheat, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of wheat through advanced genomics and precise phenotyping.
The PhD student will work with diverse winter wheat accessions, utilizing large-scale multi-omics data analysis, molecular biology techniques, and bioinformatics tools to identify and characterize genomic regions linked to improved nutritional traits. The project involves generating and analyzing genomic datasets, performing phenotypic profiling, and integrating multi-omics data to uncover key genetic loci. The research group offers a dynamic, inclusive, and multidisciplinary environment, supporting both independent and collaborative work.
Applicants must hold an MSc in Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, or a related field, and demonstrate strong motivation for wheat nutritional genomics. Required skills include experience with basic molecular biology techniques, basic programming (R, Python, bash), and fluency in English. Experience with multi-omics datasets and molecular biology experiments is advantageous. The selection process will consider CV, motivation statement, and reference letters, with shortlisted candidates invited for interviews.
The position is available from 1 April 2026 or later, with an application deadline of 31 January 2026. For further information, applicants may contact Professor Henrik Brinch-Pedersen ([email protected]) or Assistant Professor Sandip Mallikarjun Kale ([email protected]). Application details and requirements are available on the official Aarhus University PhD portal. Aarhus University values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Keywords: Wheat Nutritional Genomics, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Multi-omics, Agroecology, Genomics, Phenotyping, Bioinformatics.
Funding details
The position is a PhD fellowship at Aarhus University, but specific details about stipend amount, tuition coverage, or whether it is fully or partially funded are not provided in the announcement.
What's required
Applicants must have an MSc in Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, or a related field. They should demonstrate strong motivation for wheat nutritional genomics, experience with basic molecular biology techniques, and basic skills in R, Python, bash, or similar programming languages. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international academic environment and fluency in English (written and spoken) are required. Previous experience with multi-omics datasets and molecular biology experiments is a plus.
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Professors
Professor, Head of Section
Denmark
Research Interests
Crop Science
Biochemistry
Plant Breeding
Plant Biology
Quantitative Trait Loci (qtl) Mapping
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Denmark
Research Interests
Genomic
Phenotyping
Agroecology
Omics
Bioinformatic
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