[BBC] Bioinformatics postdoctoral position in Brussels -IB2

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Postdoctoral Bioinformatics position
Interuniversity Institute for Bioinformatics in Brussels (IB2),
ULB - VUB, Brussels, Belgium

Position description
The Brussels Universities (Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Vrije 
Universiteit Brussel (VUB)), are seeking candidates for a postdoctoral 
positions for the project BRIGHTanalysis, which targets the development 
of predictive methods and online tools for the study of oligogenic 
diseases.

The successful candidates will participate in the Interuniversity 
Institute of Bioinformatics in Brussels, an institute that brings 
together the science, engineering and medical faculties of VUB and ULB 
in a collaborative and open atmosphere. The focus of the (IB)2 is on 
interdisciplinary research, with expertise in machine learning, big 
data, rare diseases, oligenic disorders, network analysis, genome 
analysis, metagenomics and structural bioinformatics.

Located in heart of Brussels, both universities are known for quality 
research through their prestigious affiliate research centers and 
world-renowned faculty. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the 
European Union, is a cosmopolitan city famous for its picturesque 
squares and buildings, serene parks and gardens and a very vibrant 
cultural life spiced up by many international languages.

*Postdoctoral position in Data Science and Oligogenic diseases:
The vacancy available (to be filled asap) offers a position of at least 
two years. The researcher is expected to carry out fundamental data 
science and bioinformatics research as well as service development, 
which is an essential part of the BRIGHTanalysis project that is funding 
the position. This project’s goal is to develop novel ICT tools for the 
analysis and identification of variant combinations in diseases related 
to cephalic, neurodevelopmental or cardiac disorders.

Qualifications
Applicants for the postdoctoral position should have a recent PhD on a 
subject related to data science, machine learning or computational 
statistics. Experience in the analysis of exome data and the 
prediction/ranking of genes and variants as well as the development of 
web services will be an asset.

Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills, the ability 
to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, good writing, oral 
communication and project management skills.

Upon offer of a position in IB2, the candidates who are non-EU citizens 
are required to obtain an appropriate long-term Schengen visa; further 
information is available from their nearest Belgian embassy.

Deadline
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the position 
will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate.   Starting date 
of the contract no later than June 1., 2017.

Contact
Candidates are invited to send a motivation letter, the contact details 
for 2 references, CV  (Europass format!)+ with the detailed list of 
publications and a research statement in .pdf format by email to 
tlenaert at ulb.ac.be.
The subject field of your email must include IB2-JOB: BRIGHTanalysis 
position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ULB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing more 
handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. ULB 
wishes to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are 
underrepresented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.