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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Dear all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">The Research Group of Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology (IMDO) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (</span><span lang="en-BE"><a href="https://imdo.vub.ac.be"><span lang="EN-GB">https://imdo.vub.ac.be</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB">),
Belgium, is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to perform PhD research in the framework of the HealthFerm project (Horizon Europe;
</span><span lang="en-BE"><a href="https://www.healthferm.eu/"><span lang="EN-GB">https://www.healthferm.eu/</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB">). The overall aim of this project is to unravel the interactions between the microbiota of cereal-based fermented
foods, in particular sourdough and borš, 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.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">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 (</span><span lang="en-BE"><a href="https://jobs.vub.be/content/Benefits/"><span lang="EN-GB">https://jobs.vub.be/content/Benefits/</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB">If interested, please contact and send your application letter with curriculum vitae and Transcript of Records to Prof. Dr. Stefan Weckx,
</span><span lang="en-BE"><a href="mailto:stefan.weckx@vub.be"><span lang="EN-GB">stefan.weckx@vub.be</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Thank you for spreading this vacancy announcement within your network.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Research Group of Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Department of Bioengineering Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:NL-BE">Vrije Universiteit Brussel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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