we have a vacancy for a PhD student in data mining / bioinformatics. Feel free to distribute it towards potential candidates.
The biodata mining team (ADReM / biomina) aims to remove important limitations in the interpretation of big molecular data with cutting-edge data mining technologies. In this project we will study new pattern-mining algorithms to incorporate
contextual biomolecular information in approaches to discover patterns that are novel, interesting and unexpected.
Job description
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You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of biomolecular data mining.
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You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.
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You contribute to teaching and research in biomedical data mining and bioinformatics in the Faculties of Sciences and Biomedicine.
Profile and requirements
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You hold a master degree in computer science, mathematics, (bio)statistics, bioinformatics; or life sciences (if you are computationally strong).
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You can submit outstanding academic results.
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Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
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Foreign candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
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You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
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You have strong programming, data analysis and computational skills: data mining, machine learning, univariate/multivariate/bayesian statistics, …. You are interested in complex life science challenges. Knowledge of molecular biology or bioinformatics
is useful but not necessary. You are enthusiastic about multi-disciplinary collaborations and eager to think outside the box. You have excellent (English) communication skills.
We offer
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a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after positive evaluation;
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the start date of scholarship will be 1 October, 1 November or 1 December 2016 or 1 January 2017;
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a gross monthly grant ranging from € 2.189,88 - € 2.334,46;
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a dynamic and stimulating work environment.
How to apply?