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PhD scholarship in fungal genomics and predictive modelling Technical University of Denmark in Denmark

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD scholarship funded by awarded project funding; the position is full-time for 3 years. Salary and appointment terms follow the Danish collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. No stipend amount is stated.

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

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Denmark

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Technical University of Denmark

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Keywords

Computer Science
Microbiology
Deep Learning
Biology
Predictive Modeling
Statistics
Bioinformatic
ML

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DTU Food is advertising a PhD scholarship in fungal genomics and predictive modelling in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project sits at the intersection of biology, computer science, and statistics, with a strong focus on fungal genomics, mycotoxin-producing gene clusters, phenotype-genotype association, whole genome sequencing, and the development of web services for fungal taxon identification and phenotype prediction.

The PhD candidate will work on the GPAP project and contribute to online services that link fungal genomes to phenotypes, including tools for detecting toxin-gene clusters, virulence genes, and regulatory genes. The work also includes sequencing and analysing fungal genomes, culturing and phenotypic characterization, and improving a widely used online webservice. Collaboration is expected with the Genomic Epidemiology group at DTU Food, the Applied Mycology group at DTU Bioengineering, and national/international partners.

Desired skills include Python, Unix-based systems, machine learning, deep learning, microbial genomics, phylogenetic analysis, and bioinformatic algorithms/tools. Experience with DNA-based work on microbes is also valued, and general microbiology or fungal culturing is a plus.

Eligibility requires a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent. The scholarship is subject to academic approval and enrolment in a DTU PhD programme. The appointment is for 3 years and follows the Danish collective agreement. No specific stipend amount is stated.

Deadline: 10 November 2026. Applicants must submit one PDF online containing a cover letter, CV, and transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma (with grading scale description). You may apply before receiving the master's degree, but you cannot begin before it is awarded.

Funding details

PhD scholarship funded by awarded project funding; the position is full-time for 3 years. Salary and appointment terms follow the Danish collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. No stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or an equivalent academic degree. Desired experience includes coding in Python, Unix-based systems, machine and deep learning, microbial genomics, phylogenetic analysis, bioinformatic algorithms and tools, DNA-based work with microbes, and preferably general microbiology and fungal culturing. The candidate must be able to work on genome sequencing, phenotypic characterization, and web tool development.

How to apply

Submit the complete online application before the deadline through the Apply now link. Upload one PDF in English containing a motivation letter, CV, and grade transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma with grading scale description. You may apply before receiving the master's degree, but you cannot start before it is awarded.

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