<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_extra"><p class="MsoNormal" align="left">Dear all,</p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left">we are looking for a motivated and independent <b>postdoctoral researcher</b> for the prestigious <b>Exascience Life project</b> (<a href="http://www.exascience.com">www.exascience.com</a>) in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Intel, IMEC and Flemish universities. Please find the full description of this position below or at <span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.biomina.be/careers/postdoc-exascience-2013">http://www.biomina.be/careers/postdoc-exascience-2013</a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-US">Kind regards,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left">
<span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span lang="EN-US">Tim Van den Bulcke.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left">
<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left">-------</p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%">Postdoctoral researcher computer science/bioinformatics:<br>
exascale computing and software applications for next generation sequencing</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%"> <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are looking for a motivated and
independent postdoctoral researcher for the prestigious <b>Exascience Life project</b> in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals,
Intel, IMEC and Flemish universities. The exponential cost decline for DNA
sequencing is revolutionizing biology and medicine. To take full advantage of
these new technologies and to integrate these technologies in clinical workflows,
important computational challenges need to be solved to reduce the analysis
times and to make optimal use of novel computer architectures for exascale
computing. Secondly, to demonstrate the results on both current and future
computer architectures, novel prototype software applications need to be
developed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In this 2-year project, you will:</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span lang="EN-US">Develop computationally
optimized RNA and DNA sequencing analysis pipelines</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span lang="EN-US">Develop more efficient
data representations for the analytical steps </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span lang="EN-US">Develop novel prototype software
applications for NGS analysis</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span lang="EN-US">Integrate your research within
the consortium and take full advantage of novel technologies and computer
architectures for exascale computing</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br>
<b>Profile<br>
</b>The ideal candidate holds a PhD degree in computer science and/or
bioinformatics. Excellent programming and bioinformatics data analysis skills are
essential, experience with next generation sequencing is highly recommended.
Experience with design and optimization of algorithms and analytical pipelines
are core assets. As part of a large Exascience team, good communication skills
are important. The candidate will collaborate closely with researchers across
the whole consortium. Qualified and ambitious candidates can have the
opportunity to work semi-independently, write project grants and mentor PhD
students. As this project has recently started and given the short and intense two-year
project period, a full commitment is essential and the preferred start date is
as soon as possible.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We offer a competitive package and a
challenging dynamic environment as part of the Exascience Lab, a world-class
collaboration with IMEC (<a href="http://www.imec.be">www.imec.be</a>), Janssen Pharmaceuticals
(<a href="http://en.janssenpharmaceutica.be">en.janssenpharmaceutica.be</a>) and Intel (<a href="http://www.intel.com">www.intel.com</a>). You will work part-time
embedded at IMEC in the Exascience Lab and part-time at the University of
Antwerp within the ADReM research group (<a href="http://adrem.ua.ac.be">adrem.ua.ac.be</a>). As part of the biomina
consortium (<a href="http://www.biomina.be/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.biomina.be</span></a>)
at the University of Antwerp, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with
a large group of bioinformatics researchers at Antwerp University and Antwerp
University Hospital.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">To apply, send your curriculum vitae,
publication list, motivation letter and two references to prof. Tim Van den
Bulcke.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Contract
duration:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> 2 years</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Contact
person:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> prof. Tim Van den Bulcke (<a href="mailto:tim.vandenbulcke@uantwerpen.be"><span style="color:windowtext">tim.vandenbulcke@uantwerpen.be</span></a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Relevant
links:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> <a href="http://www.exascience.com/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.exascience.com</span></a>, <a href="http://www.biomina.be/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.biomina.be</span></a>,
<a href="file:///P:/Documenten2/administratie/UA/adrem.ua.ac.be"><span style="color:windowtext">adrem.ua.ac.be</span></a>,
<a href="http://www.imec.be/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.imec.be</span></a>,
<a href="file:///P:/Documenten2/administratie/UA/en.janssenpharmaceutica.be"><span style="color:windowtext">en.janssenpharmaceutica.be</span></a>,
<a href="http://www.intel.com/"><span style="color:windowtext">www.intel.com</span></a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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