Dear all, we are looking for a motivated and independent *postdoctoral researcher*for the prestigious *Exascience Life project* (www.exascience.com) in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Intel, IMEC and Flemish universities. Please find the full description of this position below or at http://www.biomina.be/careers/postdoc-exascience-2013. Kind regards, Tim Van den Bulcke. ------- *Postdoctoral researcher computer science/bioinformatics: exascale computing and software applications for next generation sequencing* We are looking for a motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher for the prestigious *Exascience Life project* in collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Intel, IMEC and Flemish universities. The exponential cost decline for DNA sequencing is revolutionizing biology and medicine. To take full advantage of these new technologies and to integrate these technologies in clinical workflows, important computational challenges need to be solved to reduce the analysis times and to make optimal use of novel computer architectures for exascale computing. Secondly, to demonstrate the results on both current and future computer architectures, novel prototype software applications need to be developed. In this 2-year project, you will: - Develop computationally optimized RNA and DNA sequencing analysis pipelines - Develop more efficient data representations for the analytical steps - Develop novel prototype software applications for NGS analysis - Integrate your research within the consortium and take full advantage of novel technologies and computer architectures for exascale computing *Profile *The ideal candidate holds a PhD degree in computer science and/or bioinformatics. Excellent programming and bioinformatics data analysis skills are essential, experience with next generation sequencing is highly recommended. Experience with design and optimization of algorithms and analytical pipelines are core assets. As part of a large Exascience team, good communication skills are important. The candidate will collaborate closely with researchers across the whole consortium. Qualified and ambitious candidates can have the opportunity to work semi-independently, write project grants and mentor PhD students. As this project has recently started and given the short and intense two-year project period, a full commitment is essential and the preferred start date is as soon as possible. We offer a competitive package and a challenging dynamic environment as part of the Exascience Lab, a world-class collaboration with IMEC ( www.imec.be), Janssen Pharmaceuticals (en.janssenpharmaceutica.be) and Intel (www.intel.com). You will work part-time embedded at IMEC in the Exascience Lab and part-time at the University of Antwerp within the ADReM research group (adrem.ua.ac.be). As part of the biomina consortium ( www.biomina.be) at the University of Antwerp, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a large group of bioinformatics researchers at Antwerp University and Antwerp University Hospital. To apply, send your curriculum vitae, publication list, motivation letter and two references to prof. Tim Van den Bulcke. *Contract duration:* 2 years *Contact person:* prof. Tim Van den Bulcke (tim.vandenbulcke@uantwerpen.be) *Relevant links:* www.exascience.com, www.biomina.be, adrem.ua.ac.be<file:///P:/Documenten2/administratie/UA/adrem.ua.ac.be>, www.imec.be, en.janssenpharmaceutica.be<file:///P:/Documenten2/administratie/UA/en.janssenpharmaceutica.be>, www.intel.com. _________________________________________________ prof. dr. ir. Tim Van den Bulcke research coordinator biomedical informatics *biomina *- biomedical informatics research group *UZA - Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen* Wilrijkstraat 10 2650 Edegem *ADReM* - Advanced Database Research and Modelling *University Antwerp* Middelheimlaan 1 2020 Antwerp T +32 (0)3 821 52 85 F +32 (0)3 821 44 30 E tim.van.den.bulcke@uza.be W www.biomina.be, www.uza.be, www.adrem.ua.ac.be _________________________________________________