[BBC] Vacancy for a PhD student in microbial genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology

[Stefan WECKX]

Dear all,

The Research Group of Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology (IMDO) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (https://imdo.vub.ac.be), Belgium, is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to perform PhD research in the framework of the HealthFerm project (Horizon Europe; https://www.healthferm.eu/). The overall aim of this project is to unravel the interactions between the microbiota of cereal-based fermented foods, in particular sourdough and borş, and the human gut microbiome and health. More in detail, the PhD student will perform genotypic characterization of a selection of microorganisms obtained by the project consortium by means of advanced genome sequencing (second and/or third generation sequencing methodologies), gene prediction, and functional annotation. Genome-wide metabolic models will be made for a selection of promising microorganisms to better understand and predict their metabolism and physiology.

The candidate needs to have a university degree at Master level (Bioengineering Sciences or an equivalent degree), with in-depth knowledge of and interest in (food) microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, including hands-on experience with Linux and scripting (Python, R), fermentation technology, and/or food science and technology. Important additional qualifications are sense of initiative and responsibility, group spirit, motivation and dynamism, a hardworking attitude, persistence, and good communication and reporting skills. Good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written) is required.

The candidate will be embedded in a young, creative, dynamic, pluralistic, diverse, and international working environment. Salary according to the applicable scales for PhD students. Benefits according to the university's general benefits scheme (https://jobs.vub.be/content/Benefits/).

If interested, please contact and send your application letter with curriculum vitae and Transcript of Records to Prof. Dr. Stefan Weckx, stefan.weckx at vub.be<mailto:stefan.weckx at vub.be>.

Thank you for spreading this vacancy announcement within your network.

Best regards,

Stefan Weckx


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Prof. Dr. Stefan WECKX
Research Group of Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology
Department of Bioengineering Sciences
Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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