A full-time position with a starting rank as Professor in the rank of Lecturer in Ghent University’s Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, department of Applied Mathematics, Biometrics and Process Control will be available via the Tenure Track system with effect from 1 February 2011. The position will be part of the Multidisciplinary Research Partnership (MRP) “Bloinformatics: from nucleotides to networks”. A short description of the MRP follows. For bioinformatics and systems biology to be truly successful, computer scientists, physicists, mathematicians, statisticians, engineers, and molecular biologists need to join forces. Bioinformatics is a very interdisciplinary field of research and scientists with different backgrounds will need to work closely together to (1) deal with the ever-growing avalanche of data, (2) serve an ever-demanding community of molecular experimental biologists, bioengineers, and medical doctors, and (3) to address the bigger questions in biology through integrated systems biology approaches. The MRP team has the objective to 1) build streamlined pipelines to deal with increasingly large numbers of heterogeneous data, 2) integrate these data for further downstream analyses, 3) develop novel tools and approaches for systems biology (inferring and modelling biological networks), and 4) apply these tools and approaches to Sustainable Agriculture and Successful Aging. This ambitious project joins the expertise of fourteen excellent research teams from five different faculties (Science, Bioengineering, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine The position will be granted in the following academic field: Statistical methods for high throughput genomics experiments, particularly next generation sequencing studies using multiple platforms (Illumina, Roche 454, SOLiD, Complete Genomics, others). The position involves developing, applying and integrating statistical and computational pipelines for designing, analyzing and visualizing high throughput genomic experiments. The position also involves assisting with the design and data analyses of experiments that are conducted at the NXTGNT sequencing facility of Ghent University. This is initially a five-year temporary appointment in a Tenure Track system focussing primarily on research, with a teaching load limited to max. 60 teaching hours per semester. Teaching activities will be primarily related to statistics education. If the university board evaluates the performance of the appointed staff member positively, the position will lead to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer, at which point the teaching load may be revised. Profile: the candidate should: - Meet the degree requirements (PhD based on a doctoral thesis or equivalent recognised diploma), indicated in Article 83 of the Decree of 12 July 1991 concerning universities within the Flemish Community; the PhD or equivalent should have been obtained after 1 February 2004, but not later than 1 February 2009 - Have carried out outstanding scientific research in the field of study concerned, that is proven by research output of a high level in peer-reviewed international publications (journals and/or books); - Have strong didactic, communicative and organisational skills; - Have experience in heading up research projects and/or coaching PhD students; - Have acquired international academic experience; The governing language at Ghent University is Dutch. However, persons who do not speak Dutch as a native language are welcome to apply and are expected to acquire a working knowledge of the language. Applications must be sent in duplicate by registered post to the Vice-Chancellor of Ghent University, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent, using the necessary application form, together with proof of suitability (e.g., copies of the applicant’s diplomas). After preselection, candidates will be asked to submit a research project plan which fits into the research objectives of the Multidisciplinary Research Partnership. A short description will be made available. The deadline is 7 September 2010. The date of posting is accepted as the date of receipt. Further information concerning these vacancies can be requested from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering (Yves.VanDePeer@UGent.be). The required application form for this position can be requested from Ghent University, F.A.O. Department of Personeel and Organisation, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent, or requested via telephone on. +32 (0)9 264 31 29 or +32 (0)9 264 31 30. The required application for is also available on the internet http://www.ugent.be/nl/werken/aanwerving/formulieren/zap/formulier.doc/view -- Marijn Vandevoorde Tel:+32 (0)9 331 36 95 fax:+32 (0)9 3313809 VIB Department of Plant Systems Biology, Ghent University Technologiepark 927, 9052 Gent, BELGIUM marijn.vandevoorde@psb.vib-ugent.be http://www.psb.vib-ugent.be ================================================================== -- Marijn Vandevoorde Tel:+32 (0)9 331 36 95 fax:+32 (0)9 3313809 VIB Department of Plant Systems Biology, Ghent University Technologiepark 927, 9052 Gent, BELGIUM marijn.vandevoorde@psb.vib-ugent.be http://www.psb.vib-ugent.be ================================================================== "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" --Roy Trenneman