***PhD research position in Bioinformatics & Machine Learning*** Functional Genomics Unit, IJB & Machine Learning Group, ULB Brussels, Belgium *Position description Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research position at the Functional Genomics Unit (FGU), Medicine Department, Institut jules Bordet (IJB), Belgium. The researcher will get his/her PhD in the Machine Learning Group (MLG), Computer Science Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium. The vacancy available to be filled in soon offers tenure of four years. The researcher is expected to carry out fundamental research in Machine Learning (MLG) and to take an active role in the applied research projects of the FGU, which is funding the position. The Functional Genomics Unit is a research group that carries out applied research on genomics in breast cancer. Cutting-edge bio- technologies are used to bring new insights in breast cancer biology. These new discoveries are then brought to clinic (translational research) in order to improve the management of breast cancer patients. The Machine Learning Group is a research group that carries out theoretical research on statistical machine learning, predictive modeling and computational statistics, and takes part in several applied research projects in domains as diverse as data mining, bioinformatics to biomedical engineering and wireless sensor networks. This inter-disciplinary position provides unique opportunities in bioinformatics. Previous studies involving microarray and survival data in breast cancer led to high impact publications (see http://www.ulb.ac.be/di/map/bhaibeka/research.html for an overview). The machine learning methods introduced in these articles deal specifically with the high dimensionality of the microarray data and the fitting/validation of models for survival prediction of the patients. *Qualifications Candidates are expected to attach their transcripts and a letter of recommendation from their MSc supervisor or any other relevant person. Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills, the ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, good writing and oral communication. Any research experience on data mining, machine learning, and statistical analysis will be an asset as well as an experience in microarray data analysis. Upon offer of a position, 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. *Deadline Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as positions will remain open until filled in by a suitable candidate. *Contact Candidates are invited to send their CV with the detailed list of publications and a research statement in .pdf format by email to gbonte@ulb.ac.be The subject field of your email must include MLG-JOB: research position. *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 under-represented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. -- Pr. Gianluca Bontempi Head of the Computer Science Department - Département d'Informatique Head of the Machine Learning Group Université Libre de Bruxelles Boulevard du Triomphe - CP212 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium email: gbonte@ulb.ac.be Office Phone: +32-2-650 55 91 Fax: +32 2 650.56.09 web: http://www.ulb.ac.be/di/mlg