Phd-fellowship in bioinformatics

The main aim of the PhD student will be to analyze the longitudinal single cell datasets readily available. The single cell RNA-seq method is well established in the lab and has been used on different samples from different clinical trials at different time points of therapy. Your task will be to analyze these yet unpublished data and write the scientific publications reporting the findings.
During the PhD program additional experiments will be performed on the same longitudinal clinicaltrial samples including bulk sequencing genomic profiling and proteomic analyses which will be integrated to support and complement the singlecell data.

We are looking for a highly motivated person well organized and dynamic with creativethinking.

• MSc with a topic in one of the following areas: bioinformatics computational biology molecular biology or similar.
• Working proficiency in appropriate programming languages and software. Advance knowledge in R and / or python.
• Experience building reproducible workflow pipelines (e.g. Snakemake or Nextflow).
• Experience in one of the following topics will be considered an advantage: machine learning analysis of scRNA-seq / knowledge of genomics / regulatory networks/ (cancer) immunology / (statistical) data analysis.
• High intrinsic motivation and strong scientific curiosity
• Ability to be inventive and to present novel ideas data analyses and interpretation.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Proactive flexible and problem-solving attitude.
• Meeting the requirements for admission to the facultys doctoral program

Please dont hesitate to contact us if you already have fulfilled a PhD and are very interested in our research or if you have completed your MSc studies and not necessarily looking for a PhD position.

All applications must include:

• A presentation letter describing your motivation.
• A full CV including contact details a list of your publications (if any).
• Transcripts and diplomas for bachelors and masters degrees. If you have not completed the masters degree you must submit a confirmation that the masters thesis has been submitted.
• Name and contact information of 2-3 referees.

• A full-time contract for three years.
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and HPC.
• A stimulating (international multidisciplinary) research environment where quality professionalism and team spirit are encouraged.
• A strong bioinformatic community gathered around the project.
• The ability to work on scientifically exceptional and high impact state-of-the-art projects.
• The opportunity to be part of a young and dynamic team and to provide a meaningful contribution to oncological research.
• Rigorous research training and supervision

Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD program within three years of employment and that you participate in an organized PhD program during the employment period.

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