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    Bioinformatician - Leuven, België - VIB

    VIB
    VIB Leuven, België

    Gevonden in: Talent BE C2 - 2 dagen geleden

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    Position summary

    Applications are invited to join an exciting research program within the VIB Center for Cancer Biology ) led by the two directors D Lambrechts and JC Marine. The research will explore the molecular mechanisms of intra-tumour heterogeneity to provide insights into cell fate decisions, malignant stem cell renewal, treatment response, and resistance in cancer.

    The position will involve the analysis of single-cell RNA-seq and spatial Omics (including multiplex proteomics and transcriptomics data) through the application of best-practice bioinformatics workflows. The position will require a highly motivated bioinformatician or computational biologist to provide support for a variety of projects in Cancer biology. The role requires competency in programming languages such as Python and/or R and will involve working on a high-performance computing cluster. The individual will collaborate very closely with other bioinformaticians, and cancer cell and molecular biologists to work on joint initiatives.

    The position will be initially for a fixed term of 12 months with the opportunity to extend. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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    Essential Requirements

  • Masters in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Genetics or equivalent, but a PhD degree is certainly a plus
  • Detailed knowledge in Python and/or R
  • Solid grasp of statistics
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Flexibility and ability to develop new skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • High-quality written and oral communication skills
  • Use of high-performance computing clusters

    • Desirable Requirements

  • Experience in the analysis of single-cell RNA-Seq
  • Experience in the analysis of spatial transcriptomics/proteomics data is a strong asset
  • Development of ShinyApps
  • Experience with data management of large-scale datasets
  • Knowledge of cancer biology

    • We offer

  • Duration: full-time contract of one year with the possibility for extensions.
  • (Early) access to state-of-the-art technologies.
  • A stimulating (international, multidisciplinary) research environment where quality, professionalism, and team spirit are encouraged.
  • The ability to work on scientifically exceptional and high-impact, state-of-the-art projects.
  • Possibility of hybrid working
  • The opportunity to be part of a young and dynamic team and to provide a meaningful contribution to genetic and oncological research.
  • The University of Leuven is one of the most innovative universities in Europe. Leuven is located 20 min. from Brussels, in the center of Europe
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