The Comparative Network
Biology lab (Klaas Vandepoele) of the VIB Center for Plant Systems
Biology is looking for a Postdoc Computational Network Biology in
Plants.
Our mission
Our objective is to
extract and validate biological knowledge from large-scale
experimental data sets using data integration, comparative
sequence and expression analysis, and network analysis. In our
lab, we combine computational methods with experimental data to
generate new insights about gene function, gene regulation and
comparative genome biology.
In this project, our
objective is to
- delineate high-quality
biological networks in different plant
species
- develop new methods to
accurately translate biological networks between
different species (model species & crops) with different
levels of genome complexity
Job description
- Fully funded Postdoc position
for 2 years (start date March 2018 or later).
- You get the freedom to design
and execute a personal research project addressing some of the
objectives listed above.
- Through (inter)national
collaborations with wetlab scientists, computational results can
be experimentally validated!
- Perform co-supervision of
research projects of PhD students in the lab.
- Access to a diverse set of
training programs at VIB (both scientific & soft skills)
- Reporting of results through
publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Attending and presenting your
results at international scientific events.
Your profile
- You have PhD degree in
Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related.
- You are enthusiastic about
scientific research and have a strong interest in studying plant
biology using genomics and systems biology approaches.
- Through international
peer-reviewed publications, you have a track record in plant
genomics or systems biology research (people only having
publications describing experimental/wetlab work will not be
retained).
- You are fluent with Linux/Unix
and have good knowledge of Python or another
programming/scripting language.
- You have good communication
and writing skills.
- You are proficient in English.
How to apply?
Motivated candidates are
asked to apply online (https://vibvzw.jobsoid.com/j/10785/postdoc-computational-network-biology-in-plants).
Please make sure your application includes a letter of motivation,
a detailed CV and the contact information of 2 references
(including e-mail addresses and phone numbers). Applications will
be accepted until 31 January 2018.
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best regards,
Klaas Vandepoele - Professor
Comparative Integrative Genomics
VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology
Ghent University
Technologiepark 927 - 9052 Ghent - Belgium
Tel. +32(0)9 331 38 22
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Lab website: http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/cig/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/plaza_genomics
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