Bioinformatician Postdoctoral Level

il y a 1 semaine


Leuven, Belgique VIB Temps plein

**Position summary**:
**Profile**:
**Essential Requirements**
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Genetics, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R, with a solid grasp of statistics.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a flexible mindset for acquiring new skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and analysis of transcriptomics and genomics datasets.

**Desirable Requirements**
- Experience in single-cell and spatial OMICS data analysis.
- Development of ShinyApps and experience with large-scale dataset management.
- Knowledge of cancer biology.

**We offer**:

- Access to already generated large and unique datasets.
- Full-time contract for one year with the possibility of extensions.
- Stimulating research environment promoting quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Opportunity to work on scientifically significant and high-impact projects.
- Hybrid working option.
- Chance to contribute meaningfully to genetic and oncological research in a dynamic team.
- Located 20 minutes from Brussels, the University of Leuven offers a central European location in the vibrant city of Leuven, known for its innovation.

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