Last Date: 09/02/2024.
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
- You will develop and implement novel, robust clustering approaches to support the objective, automated analysis of patient-specific multi-dimensional digital PCR data. You subsequently validate these methods on pilot data, and once validated, you will be responsible for the swift, automated analysis of patient data in a clinical study.
- You will be part of a multi-disciplinary, inter-faculty team of digital PCR specialists (DIGPCR), and work in close collaboration with life science companies and medical doctors from the Ghent University hospital. Your work is done within the framework of a multi-stakeholder VLAIO-funded project “DIGDEEP”.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a doctoral degree in the domain of bioscience engineering, bioinformatics, statistical data analysis, or a related domain.
- You have demonstrable experience (for example, peer-reviewed publications in international journals) in bioinformatics or applied statistics. You have good knowledge of R or python. Experience in developing graphical user interfaces (such as R Shiny) is an asset.
- Having a good knowledge of genomics, specifically of (quantitative) PCR techniques is an asset.
- Experience in explaining complex bioinformatics/statistical methods to a diverse audience is an asset.
- Good knowledge of (scientific) English is mandatory.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration with a duration of 14 months.
- Your contract will start on 15/03/2024 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
- In the field “other documents”: a (multiple) reference letter(s) from your PhD supervisor(s) and/or any previous employers
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Ward De Spiegelaere ([email protected], +32(0)9/264 77 38). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk ([email protected] – tel. 09/264 98 98).
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