Dear colleagues, at the University of Antwerp, we are looking for a bioinformatics support coordinator. Information below. Feel welcome to distribute the news to possible candidates. Thank you! warm regards, Kris Laukens https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/vacancies/ap/2018bapfwetef325/ Bioinformatics Support Coordinator Job description * You establish and manage a bioinformatics service model towards academic life science researchers as well as to external clients. * You work towards unification of bioinformatics platforms and infrastructure for genomics, proteomics and metabolomics. * You organize bioinformatics training, seminars and networking events for researchers in Antwerp. * You support the maintenance and usage of bioinformatics hardware and software. * You manage collaborations and contribute to the bioinformatics component in life science research projects. Profile and requirements * You have a degree in Bioinformatics, preferably a PhD, or you can demonstrate an equivalent experience. * You are experienced in data processing pipelines for at least one type of omics data. Familiarity with machine learning and pattern discovery techniques is a plus. * You have strong programming skills, preferably in Python and R. * You demonstrate a collaborative, service-oriented attitude. Proven experience in supporting life scientists with bioinformatics expertise is a plus. * Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy<https://www.uantwerp.be/en/about-uantwerp/mission-vision/three-core-tasks/research/>. * You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative. * You are a team player who can build bridges between disciplines, and you have strong interdisciplinary communication skills. * You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing). We offer * a contract according to your qualifications for a period of one year, with a possibility of renewal, within the Adrem team and the biomina consortium; * the starting date of the appointment is January 1, 2019, but can be adapted to the candidate; * an exciting, dynamic and stimulating multi-disciplinary working environment in an enthusiastic, fast-growing team; * plenty of opportunities to improve and extend you skill set, in diverse areas, ranging from new omics data processing techniques to data science and AI. How to apply? * Interested candidates are invited to send a strong motivation letter highlighting relevant previous work, a detailed CV (including honours, grades, skills, publications, …) and contact info of two references to Kris Laukens (kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be>). Please mention ‘Coordinator_BIOMINA2019' in the subject of your mail. * A pre-selection will be made amongst the submitted applications. * More information about the application form can be obtained from prof. Kris Laukens (kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be>). -- Kris Laukens, PhD Associate professor bioinformatics - biodata mining Advanced Database Research and Modelling (ADReM) Biomedical Informatics Network Antwerpen (biomina) Department of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Antwerp Middelheimlaan 1, G.111 B-2020 Antwerpen, Belgium T +32 (0)3 265 33 10 E kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be<mailto:kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be> W www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/<http://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/kris-laukens/>