[BBC] vacancy: bioinformatics support coordinator @UAntwerpen

[Laukens Kris]

Dear colleagues,

at the University of Antwerp, we are looking for a bioinformatics support coordinator. Information below. Feel welcome to distribute the news to possible candidates. Thank you!

warm regards,
Kris Laukens

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacancies/ap/2018bapfwetef325/

Bioinformatics Support Coordinator


Job description

  *   You establish and manage a bioinformatics service model towards academic life science researchers as well as to external clients.
  *   You work towards unification of bioinformatics platforms and infrastructure for genomics, proteomics and metabolomics.
  *   You organize bioinformatics training, seminars and networking events for researchers in Antwerp.
  *   You support the maintenance and usage of bioinformatics hardware and software.
  *   You manage collaborations and contribute to the bioinformatics component in life science research projects.

Profile and requirements

  *   You have a degree in Bioinformatics, preferably a PhD, or you can demonstrate an equivalent experience.
  *   You are experienced in data processing pipelines for at least one type of omics data. Familiarity with machine learning and pattern discovery techniques is a plus.
  *   You have strong programming skills, preferably in Python and R.
  *   You demonstrate a collaborative, service-oriented attitude. Proven experience in supporting life scientists with bioinformatics expertise is a plus.
  *   Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy<https://www.uantwerp.be/en/about-uantwerp/mission-vision/three-core-tasks/research/>.
  *   You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
  *   You are a team player who can build bridges between disciplines, and you have strong interdisciplinary communication skills.
  *   You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing).

We offer

  *   a contract according to your qualifications for a period of one year, with a possibility of renewal, within the Adrem team and the biomina consortium;
  *   the starting date of the appointment is January 1, 2019, but can be adapted to the candidate;
  *   an exciting, dynamic and stimulating multi-disciplinary working environment in an enthusiastic, fast-growing team;
  *   plenty of opportunities to improve and extend you skill set, in diverse areas, ranging from new omics data processing techniques to data science and AI.

How to apply?

  *   Interested candidates are invited to send a strong motivation letter highlighting relevant previous work, a detailed CV (including honours, grades, skills, publications, …) and contact info of two references to Kris Laukens (kris.laukens at uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens at uantwerpen.be>). Please mention ‘Coordinator_BIOMINA2019' in the subject of your mail.
  *   A pre-selection will be made amongst the submitted applications.
  *   More information about the application form can be obtained from prof. Kris Laukens (kris.laukens at uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens at uantwerpen.be>).

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Kris Laukens, PhD
Associate professor bioinformatics - biodata mining

Advanced Database Research and Modelling (ADReM)
Biomedical Informatics Network Antwerpen (biomina)
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Antwerp
Middelheimlaan 1, G.111
B-2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
T   +32 (0)3 265 33 10
E   kris.laukens at uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens at uantwerpen.be>
W  www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/<http://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/>

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