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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#1F497D">Job opening for an associate researcher in data science at VITO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Dear Colleagues, <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">We have a job opening at VITO for a data scientists:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">R&D PROFESSIONAL DATASCIENCE HEALTH<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The unit Sustainable Health of VITO is looking for a data scientist to join their R&D team which is active in the domain of genomics, proteomics and mobile health. Data science, in its broadest definition, has
become an essential pillar to translate health-related research into solutions for the industry and the medical world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">As a member of the ABS (Applied Bio&molecular Systems) team, you translate research results into algorithms, operational tools and software packages based on the needs of clients and the market. The developed
tools, algorithms and IP may, in the future, lead to new patents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Typically, statistical techniques, data science algorithms and bioinformatics-methods, beyond the state of the art, are applied and developed. This is inseparably tied with knowledge of the measuring platform
and the application in the health sector. The added value created by this combined approach is then translated into solutions and products.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You will work closely together with the project manager, your colleagues of the ABS team and the client, to identify needs en define client-centered solutions within the agreed time and budget limits. Our customers
include (inter)governmental organizations, companies and hospitals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You will contribute to the acquisition of projects and writing of proposals and project proposals. You will ensure the cooperations within national and European consortia en you will expand your network with
industrial partners and governments. In the future, you will have the opportunity to acquire projects independently and the possibility to grow towards business development or launch a spin-off initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You have a Master’s degree or PhD in bio-informatics, computer sciences, computational physics/biology or a similar domain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You combine a strong quantitative, mathematical background with a business-oriented spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You have experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, … and with statistical/mathematical software such as R, Matlab, …<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment (bio-informatics, computer sciences, physico-chemistry, molecular biology, mobile health applications, business development, …)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You are interested in the inspiring context of sustainable health.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You are solutions-oriented en you enjoy communicating with external partners and clients.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You have a customer-oriented attitude and an eye for opportunities. Enthusiasm and entrepreneurship are qualities that characterize you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You like to take initiative, you work flexibly as a team player and you adapt easily to changing circumstances.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">You have strong communication skills and able to express yourself clearly in English, both orally and in writing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Offer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">A position in an eminent client-oriented organization, in the area of innovative technology research and science-backed consulting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">The opportunity to contribute to putting Flanders on the international map as active knowledge region and thus contribute to sustainable development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">An interesting salary package complete with extralegal benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">Contact<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Candidates are invited to apply online:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://vito.taleo.net/careersection/vito_careersection_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500004X">https://vito.taleo.net/careersection/vito_careersection_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500004X</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">For more information on this vacancy please contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:dirk.valkenborg@vito.be">dirk.valkenborg@vito.be</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:jef.hooyberghs@vito.be">jef.hooyberghs@vito.be</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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