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<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%" align="justify"><span
lang="en-US">The
Human Molecular Genetics research group of the Center for
Medical
Genetics of the University of Antwerp (UA) and the division of
Thorax
oncology of the University Hospital Antwerp have an ongoing
collaborative research project aiming at the unraveling of the
genetics of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%"><span
lang="en-US">Within
this collaboration, we are currently hiring:</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%" align="center"><font
style="font-size: 18pt" size="5"><span lang="en-US"><b>A
PhD student</b></span></font></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Job
Profile</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%" align="justify"><span
lang="en-US">You
will perform research through the generation, </span><span
lang="en-US">analysis
and integration of different genetic datasets</span><span
lang="en-US">,
with a focus on next generation sequencing data, </span><span
lang="en-US">with
the final goal of understanding the complex biology of
mesothelioma.
</span><font color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">You will join an
enthusiastic team, within an established and extensive
international
research network. In your daily work, you will</span></font><span
lang="en-US">
work in close collaboration with both laboratory-oriented
researchers
and bioinformaticians, as well as with clinically-oriented
researchers working on mesothelioma</span><span lang="en-US">.
You
will perform both laboratory work and data-analysis. In case of
applicants with a strong bio-informatics background, the
emphasis of
the project can be shifted more towards the data-analysis.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Requirements</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%" align="justify"><font
color="#000000"><span lang="en-US">You
are (or will be by July 2018) a </span></font><span
lang="en-US">master
in one of the life sciences (Biomedical sciences, Biochemistry,
Bio-engineering, Bio-informatics…). You have a very strong
interest
in genetic research and data analysis as well as in cancer
biology.
You have a thorough understanding of human genetics, in
particular
cancer genetics. You have detailed knowledge of molecular
genetic
techniques used for research, and you have basic laboratory
skills
using one or more of these techniques. You have strong ICT as
well
as statistical skills or you have a strong commitment to achieve
these. Experience with Linux and one or more programming
languages is
a strong advantage. You are willing to work on a PhD project,
starting the academy year 2018-2019. </span>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%" align="justify"><span
lang="en-US">You
have good communication skills, you are highly motivated to do
research, and you like to work in an interactive internationally
oriented research team. Proficiency in English is required. You
are
willing to apply for a personal fellowship as a PhD student with
funding agencies such as the Flemish FWO.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%" align="justify"><span
lang="en-US"><b>What
we offer</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%" align="justify"><span
lang="en-US">We
offer a salary as a PhD student according to the scales of the
University of Antwerp, for a period of one year. Extension of
this
period is possible up to a total of 4 years, after positive
evaluation.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%"><span
lang="en-US"><b>Interested?</b></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%" align="justify"><span
lang="en-US">For additional information please contact the
Medical Genetics research manager Dr. Arvid Suls
(</span><a class="western"
href="mailto:arvid.suls@uantwerpen.be"><font face="Calibri,
serif"><span lang="en-US">arvid.suls@uantwerpen.be</span></font></a><span
lang="en-US">).
To apply, send a copy of your CV and motivation statement by
e-mail
to Arvid Suls before May 7, 2018.</span></p>
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