The Machine Learning group at the Computer Science Department of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, BELGIUM) invites motivated and enthusiastic young scientists to apply for a postdoctoral position, offering a tenure of 36 months. Research context and tasks This position is part of a new interdisciplinary FRFC project called “Unraveling the information processing patterns of SH2 domains participating in the JAK/STAT pathway”. In this project the applicant is expected to research algorithms that 1. Identify residue patterns responsible for the information exchange within the 3D structure of proteins and their domains. 2. Determine the evolutionary relevance of such patterns within the domain or protein family. 3. Produce chimeras of particular domains with specific functionality. This work will be performed in close collaboration with the new VIB BioNMR lab located at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Signal transduction & molecular hematology group located in the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and de Duve Institute of the Université Catholique de Louvain. The project provides an excellent opportunity to improve skills in fields of structural bioinformatics, complex networks, data analysis and machine learning. Location The Machine Learning Group is a research group that carries out theoretical and applied research in predictive modeling, simulation and computational biology, and takes part in several applied research projects in domains as diverse as data mining, (structural) bioinformatics to learning dynamics and biomedical engineering. Located in heart of Brussels, the Université Libre de Bruxelles is known for quality research through its prestigious affiliate research centers and world-renowned faculty. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, is a cosmopolitan city famous for its picturesque squares and buildings, serene parks and gardens and a very vibrant cultural life spiced up by many international languages. Candidate profile The ideal candidate should have a recent PhD on a subject related to computational biology, (structural) bioinformatics, machine learning or pattern detection. Since a large part of the research involves the development of algorithms to either generate/extract data or to detect particular patterns, the applicants are expected to have strong programming skills (knowledge of C++ is a strong plus). In addition the ideal candidate knows how to work independently, has strong interpersonal skills, has good English writing and oral communication skills. Knowledge of French or Dutch is an asset. Upon offer of a position in MLG-ULB, the candidates who are non-EU citizens are required to obtain an appropriate long-term Schengen visa; further information is available from their nearest Belgian embassy. More information for international applicants can be found in this web-document: http://www.ulb.ac.be/international/docs/ResearcherattheULB2010.pdf Deadline Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as positions will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate. Contact Candidates are invited to send their CV with the detailed list of publications, a research statement, a copy of the thesis and the names of at least two references in .pdf format by email to Tom.Lenaerts@ulb.ac.be. The subject field of your email must be MLG-JOB: postdoc. Equal Opportunity Employer ULB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. ULB wishes to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.