[BBC] Postdoctoral positions at University of Pretoria

[Thomas Van Parys]

The Van de Peer lab (http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/beg/) is setting 
up a joint lab in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at the University 
of Pretoria (http://web.up.ac.za).

Recently, the University of Pretoria founded a new Genomics Research 
Center, focusing on five major themes, namely Microbial and 
Environmental Genomics, Plant Genomics, Fungal Genomics, Animal and 
protozoon genomics, and Human Genomics.  To support research in these 
respective fields, we are setting up a new Bioinformatics and Systems 
Biology research group at the University of Pretoria, which will be 
closely interconnected with the Bioinformatics group at Ghent 
University.  In this respect, we are currently looking for 3 
Postdoctoral Fellows (to be working in Pretoria).

We seek creative, skilled and highly motivated candidates with a PhD in 
bioinformatics or computational biology.  Candidates with a PhD in 
(molecular) biology, genetics or computer science will also be 
considered, if they have proven expertise in bioinformatics. We do 
require strong analytical, computational skills proven by an excellent 
publication record. Experience with next generation sequence and whole 
genome sequence data is also required. Applicants should be proficient 
in programming (Perl, Python, C++ or Java) and knowledge in statistics 
and/or mathematical modeling would be an asset. Good communication 
skills are essential and applicants should be proficient in English, 
both speaking and writing.  The hired postdoctoral fellows will work in 
a highly international environment.

Funding is secured for at least three years, and may be extended.

Contact Yves Van de Peer (yves.vandepeer at psb.ugent.be) for more 
information and/or to apply.  To apply, please send a single PDF file 
that contains a cover letter describing your research interests and 
experience, full C.V., and contact information for three references. 
Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. 
Start: As soon as possible.



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Thomas Van Parys
Tel:+32 (0)9 331 36 95                        fax:+32 (0)9 3313809
VIB Department of Plant Systems Biology, Ghent University
Technologiepark 927, 9052 Gent, BELGIUM
thomas.vanparys at psb.vib-ugent.be    http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be
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