Postdoctoral Position In Computer Science

A two-year postdoc position is available in the research group of Algorithmic Cheminformatics at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The position is in an exciting 6-year project supported by the Challenge Programme of the Novo Nordisk Foundation: “Mathematical Modelling for Microbial Community Induced Metabolic Diseases”, led by Prof. Daniel Merkle.

The expected starting date is 1 Januar 2026, with room for flexibility in both directions.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a PhD in computer science, computational chemistry / biochemistry, applied mathematics, or a related area. The ideal candidate has strong familiarity with several of the following subjects: algorithmics, mathematical modelling, graph transformation, algorithm engineering. Applications of these areas to systems chemistry, systems biology, metabolic networks, or microbial communities is an advantage but not a must. Solid competences in programming and ease with formal thinking are prerequisites.

The project is based on the novel application of formalisms, algorithms, and computational methods from computer science to the modeling of microbial communities, for use in health science. We aim to expand these methods and their formal foundations, create efficient algorithms and implementations of them, and ultimately use these implementations for research in understanding the functionality and stability of intestinal microbial communities. See https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/matomic/about for more details.

The research group in Algorithmic Cheminformatics at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at SDU offers a dynamic research environment, comprising two full professors, one associate professor, one assistant professor, one postdoc, and a large number of PhD students. The project includes strong partnerships with the University of Leipzig (Bioinformatics, Prof. Peter Stadler), the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig (Molecular Systems Biology, Prof. Martin von Bergen) and the University of Vienna (Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Prof. Christoph Flamm), who may potentially host the postdoctoral researcher for extended visits.

The research group is located at the main campus of SDU, which is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Denmark is known for its high standards of living, free health care, and competitive salaries. Applicants from outside Denmark are eligible for substantial tax reductions. Detailed information on salaries, taxation, and entering and working in Denmark can be found at https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu/international-staff.

For further information contact professor Rolf Fagerberg (e-mail: rolf@imada.sdu.dk ).

About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.

Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation .

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum vitae
• Master’s degree and PhD degree or equivalent (copy of original + verified English translation)
• A complete list of publications
• Reference letters/references may also be included
• A statement of other qualifications relevant to the position.

Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process . Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU .
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicants to provide the necessary material. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

The application and all appendices must be in English. We request files in pdf-format no more than 5 MB per file. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’.

To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link " Apply now ". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.