Special Consultant in HPC System Administration, Bioinformatics and Capacity Building DTU Food

DTU National Food Institute is looking for a new colleague in theResearch Group for Genomic Epidemiology.

In connection with the establishment of GPAPGlobal Pathogen Analysis Platform a new international initiative supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation where researchers over the next six years will develop an AI-based analytical platform to strengthen global surveillance of pathogenic microorganisms we are seeking a new colleague.

We are looking for a Special Consultant who can manage both system administration of HPC integrate central HPC with mobile laptop solutions and help resolve IT issues related to data sharing particularly in LMICs (Low- and Middle-Income Countries).

The job
Primary areas of responsibility will include:

• HPC setup
• system administration
• integration of laptop-based analyses with HPC analyses
• installation of bioinformatics pipelines
• technical assistance to co-creation partners globally
• support related to the procurement of infrastructure at DTU and among partners
• conducting courses in LMICs

Our expectations of you
The ideal candidate has insight into pathogen genome analyses and understands how the use of bioinformatic tools can be optimized on both HPC systems and laptops when there are multiple users including in LMICs where internet connectivity may be intermittent.

Beyond technical competencies experience from and ability totravel including to remote regionsin LMICs is essential as there is a significant political dimension related to the transfer and analysis of sequence data as well as experience with teaching and training.

Formal requirements
Applicants who do not meet all of the following requirements will not be considered:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Linux/Unix system administration
• Minimum 3 years of experience building managing or administering HPC clusters
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in or with partners in LMICs
• Documented experience with pathogen genomics or microbial bioinformatics
• Proficiency in scripting and pipeline development
• Proficiency with C/C bash awk python and SQL
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience with teaching and conducting training courses in bioinformatics particularly in resource-limited settings.
• Scientific publications within the relevant field. Please attach list of scientific publications.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research teaching innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer great flexibility in the the area of technical and natural sciences DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

The position is a full-time position. Starting date is 1 June 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 15 April 2026 (23:59 Danish time).Open the Apply now link fill out the form and attach your motivated application CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position please contact Professor and Head of Research Group Frank Møller Aarestrup on.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender disability race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology which is subject to special rules for security and export control open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU National Food Institute
DTU National Food Institute conducts research into and disseminates - through advice innovation and teaching - sustainable and value-creating solutions in the area of food and health for the benefit of society. The vision is to make a difference by generating future prosperity through research into food and health. The institute works to prevent disease and promote health develop new and better food products for a growing population and create sustainable technological solutions including biosolutions. The institutes tasks are carried out in interdisciplinary collaboration within e.g. nutrition chemistry toxicology microbiology epidemiology modelling and technology. This is achieved through a strong academic environment of international top class with correspondingly skilled researchers and employees. The Institute employs approximately 390 staff members.

DTU For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europes leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europes global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13800 students 1600 PhD students and 6500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive stimulating and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.