University of Copenhagen PhD International Scholarship in Bioinformatics of Human Adaptation, 2020

  •  PhD, Grant
  •  08-Jun-2020
  •   Denmark
  • $$  DKK 331.125+DKK 53,811

The University of Copenhagen is currently accepting applications for the PhD International Scholarship in Bioinformatics of Human Adaptation. The grant is awarded to students from all around the world for the academic session 2020-2021.

The funding program supports talented students who have experience in working with large-scale genetic data, including low depth sequencing data.

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University of Copenhagen PhD International Scholarship in Bioinformatics of Human Adaptation, 2020 Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree program in Bioinformatics of Human Adaptation.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • MSc degree in bioinformatics, statistical genetics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Completed formal courses in basic programming.
  • Completed formal courses in analysis of large genetic data sets including NGS data.
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Offered Benefits

The starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 331.125 (approx. €43,750) including annual supplement (+ pension at a minimum DKK 53,811). Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the opportunity , applicants must fill and submit the online application form. Before it, applicants are required to become a part of the University of Copenhagen as a PhD student at the Department of Biology.
  • Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, diploma, and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc), other information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any).
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants must have experience and a strong interest in population genetics and statistical genetics. In addition to this, candidates must also have experience with the programming languages R and C/C++.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of English language ability: IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof.
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