[BBC] job opening PhD fellowship in microbial systems genetics (Ugent/KU Leuven)

[Kathleen Marchal]

*PhD fellowship in microbial systems genetics*

IDLab/IMEC Ghent University (Belgium) has an open PhD position in the 
domain of microbial systems genetics. This PhD envisages a dual degree 
between the KU Leuven and UGent. The goal of the PhD research is to 
develop and apply graph-based methods to study adaptive evolution of 
microbial communities. Hereto innovative methods need to be developed 
that integrate genomic information with molecular profiling 
(metatransciptomics) data. The research will be performed in close 
collaboration with microbial ecologists and microbial molecular 
biologists at the KU Leuven. Applications involve studying the role of 
microbial communities in acquiring microbial antibiotic resistance or 
pesticide degradation.

*Requirements*

•You hold a Master degree in Bioinformatics, Engineering, Bioscience 
engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, or an equivalent degree. Last 
year students can also apply
•A strong interest in interdisciplinary research
•Interest/knowledge of computer science and/or machine learning
•Interest in biology or molecular biology
•Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and/or C++ as 
well as Linux systems.
•Fluency in spoken and written English

*More information*

The student will be located in the group headed by K. Marchal located at 
the engineering faculty of Ghent University (IDLab/IMEC). The group’s 
research focus is on bioinformatics method development. The group is 
specialized in combining computerscience with biological principles 
(http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/DBN/, 
http://www.ugent.be/ea/idlab/en/members/kathleen-marchal.htm). This PhD 
research will involve a close collaboration with Prof. D. Springael and 
Prof. H. Steenackers at the KU Leuven (promoters) and envisages a dual 
PhD degree in Ghent University and KU Leuven. For more information, 
contact kathleen.marchal at ugent.be <mailto:kathleen.marchal at ugent.be>.

*Interested?*

To apply, forward a copy of your CV, a motivation letter and contact 
information for two references, to the following email address 
kathleen.marchal at ugent.be <mailto:kathleen.marchal at ugent.be>

Application deadline: July 31, 2020

Tentative start date: October 2020

Duration: 4 years

-- 
Prof. Kathleen Marchal
Dept. of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University
Dept. of Information Technology, IDLab, imec,
Dept. of Genetics, University of Pretoria, South Africa
http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/DBN
iGent Toren, Technologiepark 126,
9052 Gent,
Belgium

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