[BBC] open postdoc position exascale computing and software applications for next generation sequencing

[Tim Van den Bulcke]

Dear all,



we are looking for a motivated and independent *postdoctoral
researcher*for the prestigious *Exascience
Life project* (www.exascience.com) in collaboration with Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Intel, IMEC and Flemish universities. Please find the full
description of this position below or at
http://www.biomina.be/careers/postdoc-exascience-2013.



Kind regards,


Tim Van den Bulcke.



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*Postdoctoral researcher computer science/bioinformatics: exascale
computing and software applications for next generation sequencing*

 We are looking for a motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher for
the prestigious *Exascience Life project* in collaboration with Janssen
Pharmaceuticals, Intel, IMEC and Flemish universities. The exponential cost
decline for DNA sequencing is revolutionizing biology and medicine. To take
full advantage of these new technologies and to integrate these
technologies in clinical workflows, important computational challenges need
to be solved to reduce the analysis times and to make optimal use of novel
computer architectures for exascale computing. Secondly, to demonstrate the
results on both current and future computer architectures, novel prototype
software applications need to be developed.

In this 2-year project, you will:

   - Develop computationally optimized RNA and DNA sequencing analysis
   pipelines
   - Develop more efficient data representations for the analytical steps
   - Develop novel prototype software applications for NGS analysis
   - Integrate your research within the consortium and take full advantage
   of novel technologies and computer architectures for exascale computing



*Profile *The ideal candidate holds a PhD degree in computer science and/or
bioinformatics. Excellent programming and bioinformatics data analysis
skills are essential, experience with next generation sequencing is highly
recommended. Experience with design and optimization of algorithms and
analytical pipelines are core assets. As part of a large Exascience team,
good communication skills are important. The candidate will collaborate
closely with researchers across the whole consortium. Qualified and
ambitious candidates can have the opportunity to work semi-independently,
write project grants and mentor PhD students. As this project has recently
started and given the short and intense two-year project period, a full
commitment is essential and the preferred start date is as soon as possible.


We offer a competitive package and a challenging dynamic environment as
part of the Exascience Lab, a world-class collaboration with IMEC (
www.imec.be), Janssen Pharmaceuticals (en.janssenpharmaceutica.be) and
Intel (www.intel.com). You will work part-time embedded at IMEC in the
Exascience Lab and part-time at the University of Antwerp within the ADReM
research group (adrem.ua.ac.be). As part of the biomina consortium (
www.biomina.be) at the University of Antwerp, you will have the opportunity
to collaborate with a large group of bioinformatics researchers at Antwerp
University and Antwerp University Hospital.


To apply, send your curriculum vitae, publication list, motivation letter
and two references to prof. Tim Van den Bulcke.


*Contract duration:* 2 years

*Contact person:* prof. Tim Van den Bulcke (tim.vandenbulcke at uantwerpen.be)

*Relevant links:* www.exascience.com, www.biomina.be,
adrem.ua.ac.be<file:///P:/Documenten2/administratie/UA/adrem.ua.ac.be>,
www.imec.be, en.janssenpharmaceutica.be<file:///P:/Documenten2/administratie/UA/en.janssenpharmaceutica.be>,
www.intel.com.







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prof. dr. ir. Tim Van den Bulcke

research coordinator biomedical informatics



*biomina *- biomedical informatics research group

*UZA - Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen*
Wilrijkstraat 10
2650 Edegem



*ADReM* - Advanced Database Research and Modelling

*University Antwerp*
Middelheimlaan 1

2020 Antwerp



T +32 (0)3 821 52 85

F +32 (0)3 821 44 30

E tim.van.den.bulcke at uza.be

W www.biomina.be, www.uza.be, www.adrem.ua.ac.be

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