Bioinformatician Postdoctoral Level

The Chris Marine lab at the VIB Center for Cancer Biology is actively seeking a skilled bioinformatician proficient in analyzing and integrating single-cell and spatial multi-omics datasets.
The primary focus of this role is to delve deeper into the molecular mechanisms driving intra-tumor heterogeneity, plasticity, and therapy resistance.
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Responsibilities

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in programming languages such as Python and/or R, as well as experience working with high-performance computing clusters. 

The successful candidate will be a team player, collaborating closely with other bioinformaticians, as well as cancer cell and molecular biologists, clinicians and pathologists.

Profile

Essential Requirements:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Genetics, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R, with a solid grasp of statistics.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a flexible mindset for acquiring new skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with high-performance computing clusters and analysis of transcriptomics and genomics datasets.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in single-cell and spatial OMICS data analysis.
• Development of ShinyApps and experience with large-scale dataset management.
• Knowledge of cancer biology.

Offer

• Access to already generated large and unique datasets.
• Full-time contract for one year with the possibility of extensions
• Stimulating research environment promoting quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Opportunity to work on scientifically significant and high-impact projects.
• Hybrid working option.
• Chance to contribute meaningfully to genetic and oncological research in a dynamic team.
• Located 20 minutes from Brussels, the University of Leuven offers a central European location in the vibrant city of Leuven, known for its innovation.

Interested?

For more information please contact Mr. Jeroen Declercq, tel.: +32 16 37 73 50, mail: jeroen.declercq@kuleuven.be.

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