[BBC] PhD position: Metabolic modeling of bacterial interactions

[Karoline Faust]

PhD position: Metabolic modeling of bacterial interactions
The Laboratory of Microbial Systems Biology 
(http://tinyurl.com/MicrobialSysBio) is looking for a motivated PhD 
candidate who is interested in investigating microbial communities 
through metabolic modeling. The young lab, started in 2016, is part of 
the Molecular Bacteriology unit at the Rega Institute and aims at 
improving our understanding of microbial community structure and 
dynamics. The PhD position is funded through an ERC starting grant.

Project
While metabolic models have been successfully applied to describe the 
behavior of bacteria grown in mono-culture, their extension to several 
interacting bacterial strains is a field of active research. The goal of 
this PhD is to develop and evaluate approaches based on metabolic 
modeling to predict bacterial interactions. In addition, we want to 
apply metabolic modeling to predict the behavior of bacterial 
communities growing in well-defined conditions.

Profile
The candidate should have a solid background in systems biology. 
Knowledge of metabolic modeling or metabolic network analysis is a plus.
Applicants should have a Master degree in systems biology, 
bioinformatics or equivalent with at least a distinction, obtained in 
January 2019 at the latest. A proof of proficiency in English is a 
requirement.

Offer
-full-time 4-year contract
-enrolment at one of the top universities in Europe
-exciting research environment
-competitive salary

Interested?
Please submit a cover letter, a CV including obtained grades, and a list 
with at least two references (with name, function, email, address and 
phone number) through the online application tool 
(https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/54798210). You can apply 
for this position no later than 1st December, 2018. The PhD will start 
in January 2019.

For more information, please contact Karoline Faust at: 
karoline.faust at kuleuven.be



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