The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is looking for a bioinformatician and biostatistics expert who is well versed in the statistical analysis of large-scale biological data and bioscientific programming. The candidate will be responsible for the processing and analysis of genetic and functional omics data, including integrative pathway/network analysis and building and evaluating machine learning models. The project is part of a multi-centre collaboration on the omics-based stratification of Parkinson’s disease patients for developing personalised therapeutic interventions with partners in Germany and France.

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PostDoc in Bioinformatics / Biostatistics (m/f)
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- Fixed-term contract 2 years (extension possible), 40h/week
- competitive salary
- Employee status (start date: June or July 2018)
- Ref.: PDStrat


Your Profile:

- The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics or related subject areas (e.g. machine learning with applications in genetic and molecular data analysis)
- Prior experience in large-scale data processing and bioscientific programming is required
- A track record of previous publications in large-scale biological data analysis should be outlined in the CV
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in biostatistics, machine learning, GWAS or next-generation sequencing data analysis, and pathway and network analysis are highly advantageous
- The candidate should have a cross-disciplinary aptitude, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a keen interest in collaborative biomedical research
- Fluency in oral and written English


We offer:

-    A fully funded position with a very competitive salary.
-    An opportunity to join the National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson-s disease with an international and interdisciplinary ethos.
-    Working in a scientifically stimulating, innovative, dynamic, well- equipped, and international surrounding.
-    Opportunity to work closely with worldwide academic partners.


Further Information:

Applications should contain the following documents (ideally combined into one pdf document):
- A detailed Curriculum vitae
- A motivation letter, including a brief description of past research experience and future interests, as well as the earliest possible starting date
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
- Optional: Name and contact details of two or more referees
- Please mention where you found the advert

Please send your applications with the subject line 'PostDoc in Bioinformatics application (Ref: PDStrat)' to:
Dr. Enrico Glaab, enrico.glaab@uni.lu