[BBC] PhD position cancer genetics and bioinformatics | Human Molecular Genetics | Center for Medical Genetics | Belgium

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The Human Molecular Genetics research group of the Center for Medical 
Genetics of the University of Antwerp (UA) and the division of Thorax 
oncology of the University Hospital Antwerp have an ongoing 
collaborative research project aiming at the unraveling of the genetics 
of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.

Within this collaboration, we are currently hiring:



*A PhD student*



*Job Profile*

You will perform research through the generation, analysis and 
integration of different genetic datasets, with a focus on next 
generation sequencing data, with the final goal of understanding the 
complex biology of mesothelioma. You will join an enthusiastic team, 
within an established and extensive international research network. In 
your daily work, you willwork in close collaboration with both 
laboratory-oriented researchers and bioinformaticians, as well as with 
clinically-oriented researchers working on mesothelioma. You will 
perform both laboratory work and data-analysis. In case of applicants 
with a strong bio-informatics background, the emphasis of the project 
can be shifted more towards the data-analysis.



*Requirements*

You are (or will be by July 2018) a master in one of the life sciences 
(Biomedical sciences, Biochemistry, Bio-engineering, Bio-informatics…). 
You have a very strong interest in genetic research and data analysis as 
well as in cancer biology. You have a thorough understanding of human 
genetics, in particular cancer genetics. You have detailed knowledge of 
molecular genetic techniques used for research, and you have basic 
laboratory skills using one or more of these techniques. You have strong 
ICT as well as statistical skills or you have a strong commitment to 
achieve these. Experience with Linux and one or more programming 
languages is a strong advantage. You are willing to work on a PhD 
project, starting the academy year 2018-2019.

You have good communication skills, you are highly motivated to do 
research, and you like to work in an interactive internationally 
oriented research team. Proficiency in English is required. You are 
willing to apply for a personal fellowship as a PhD student with funding 
agencies such as the Flemish FWO.


*What we offer*

We offer a salary as a PhD student according to the scales of the 
University of Antwerp, for a period of one year. Extension of this 
period is possible up to a total of 4 years, after positive evaluation.



*Interested?*

For additional information please contact the Medical Genetics research 
manager Dr. Arvid Suls (arvid.suls at uantwerpen.be 
<mailto:arvid.suls at uantwerpen.be>). To apply, send a copy of your CV and 
motivation statement by e-mail to Arvid Suls before May 7, 2018.

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