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<!--EndFragment--> <span style="font-weight: bold;">PhD position:
Metabolic modeling of bacterial interactions</span><br>
The Laboratory of Microbial Systems Biology (</span><span><span><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://tinyurl.com/MicrobialSysBio">http://tinyurl.com/MicrobialSysBio</a></span></span><span>)
is looking for a motivated PhD candidate who is interested in
investigating microbial communities through metabolic modeling. The
young lab, started in 2016, is part of the Molecular Bacteriology unit
at the Rega Institute and aims at improving our understanding of
microbial community structure and dynamics. The PhD position is funded
through an ERC starting grant.<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Project</span><br>
While metabolic models have been successfully applied to describe the
behavior of bacteria grown in mono-culture, their extension to several
interacting bacterial strains is a field of active research. The goal of
this PhD is to develop and evaluate approaches based on metabolic
modeling to predict bacterial interactions. In addition, we want to
apply metabolic modeling to predict the behavior of bacterial
communities growing in well-defined conditions.<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Profile</span><br>
The candidate should have a solid background in systems biology.
Knowledge of metabolic modeling or metabolic network analysis is a plus.<br>
Applicants should have a Master degree in systems biology,
bioinformatics or equivalent with at least a distinction, obtained in
January 2019 at the latest. A proof of proficiency in English is a
requirement.<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Offer</span><br>
-full-time 4-year contract<br>
-enrolment at one of the top universities in Europe<br>
-exciting research environment<br>
-competitive salary<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Interested?</span><br>
Please submit a cover letter, a CV including obtained grades, and a list
with at least two references (with name, function, email, address and
phone number) through the online application tool
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/54798210">https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/54798210</a>). You can apply
for this position no later than 1st December, 2018. The PhD will start
in January 2019.<br>
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For more information, please contact Karoline Faust at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:karoline.faust@kuleuven.be">karoline.faust@kuleuven.be</a><br>
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