Novo Nordisk A/S
Gentofte, 1 stilling
- Research Scientist
- Denmark - Gentofte
If you are an ambitious researcher interested in clinical applications of metabolomics, with focus on data mining, you could be our new colleague in the Systems Medicine Department at Steno Diabetes Center. We currently have one full time research scientist position open starting January 2016.
About the department
Biomedical research at Steno Diabetes Center is organised into five departments, which all apply findings from research in the clinic in order to improve outcomes for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In Systems Medicine we aim to achieve a system-level understanding of metabolism and to translate this knowledge into novel solutions to benefit human health. We are particularly interested in the identification of disease vulnerabilities associated with different metabolic phenotypes and the underlying mechanisms linking these vulnerabilities with the development of specific disorders or their co-morbidities, with specific focus on obesity and diabetes and their co-morbidities.
The job
Your main research area will be mining of metabolomics and other relevant clinical data from the Steno clinic, as well as from other collaborative studies. The research will include development of statistical models and decision support tools to predict specific patient outcomes and to identify the specific disease phenotypes.
Qualifications
You have a research background and track record in bioinformatics, computational statistics or metabolomics. We expect you to have PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, chemometrics, systems biology, metabolomics, or equivalent. Knowledge of clinical biochemistry and metabolism is a plus. Ideally you have experience in at least one of the following areas: metabolomics data processing and analysis, integrative bioinformatics, computational statistics. You are an expert user of statistical software such as R and Matlab.
On a personal level, you are flexible, collaborative, and you thrive in a dynamic research environment. You enjoy working independently and are good at troubleshooting. You will be joining a newly established department, and we expect you to contribute to its further growth as a positive and dedicated colleague.
Employment conditions
Your terms of employment will be according to relevant collective agreement. It is a temporary position for a period of three years. The extension of position may be considered depending on the available funding. Your place of work will be Gentofte, Denmark.
Contact
For further information, please contact Matej Oresic +45 3075 6216.
Application deadline
18 December 2015.
About Steno Diabetes Center
Steno Diabetes Center is a world leading institution within diabetes care and prevention. Steno is owned by Novo Nordisk A/S and is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with the Danish healthcare system. Steno treats around 5600 people with diabetes.
