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Postdoctoral position: “Multi-omics liquid biopsy to advance precision medicine”
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Offer DescriptionWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to start a postdoctoral trajectory in liquid biopsy method development for improved cancer and prenatal management. The project has a strong focus on novel design and implementation of different (Bio)IT pipelines and tools. and. As such, you integrate different large scale multi omic data sources. Being a key member, you will lead, coordinate and mentor the bioinformatics team. You have a PhD degree in Engineering, Bioinformatics or Biomedical sciences and have a keen interest in genetics. You are passionate about scientific research. You have strong English language skills.
Project background: Genomic medicine moves healthcare from being reactive to disease to being predictive to disease onset or from cure to prevention. Next-and third-generation sequencing technologies have leveraged novel concepts to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases. Analysis of free-floating cfDNA from blood or other body fluids – called “liquid biopsy” – represents an emerging tool that enables non-invasive monitoring of tissue dynamics in multiple human physiological and pathological conditions, including pregnancy, cancer and other conditions. In the laboratory we are developing innovative approaches for (epi)genome-wide cfDNA analysis that can lead to novel applications to detect, monitor and screen for cancer, pregnancy complications and other diseases. You will advance the technology, be embedded in a team performing clinical validation studies and work with industrial partners.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsWe have initial funding available for three years. You will have access to onsite state-of-the-art facilities, including single cell analysis platforms, Flow cytometry, High-Throughput Sequencing, Bioinformatics, Imaging, high-capacity computing and others. You will be embedded in the laboratory and closely interact with the KULeuven Genomics Core facility ( ), the largest sequencing facility in Belgium, which offers a broad portfolio of NGS techniques for academic labs, companies, and hospitals. Located in Leuven, a small but vibrant and international town by the river Dijle where centuries of history meet cutting-edge science, we are only a stone’s throw away from the cosmopolitan city of Brussels, the heart of Europe. We are part of the University of Leuven, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities of Europe. Founded in 1425, it is Belgium’s largest university, currently featuring among the best universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education and recently ranked as Europe’s most innovative university.Eligibility criteria
- Strong computational, programming and/or data analysis skills with an IT, BioIT or engineering background.• Experience with the development and validation of bioinformatic pipelines.• Good knowledge of statistical methods, experience with AI is an asset.• Knowledge of and experience with bioinformatic pipelines for the analysis of Next-(/Third-) Generation Sequencing and other -omics data• Knowledge in several of the following programming languages: Python, R, bash, Perl.• Knowledge of several NGS and deployment platform-related software packages and technologies• Knowledge of programming standards, unit tests, and software development tools • Experience in workflow managers (e.g. Nextflow).• Experience in cloud-based systems is an asset, preferably GCP, and container technologies (e.g. Docker).• You have knowledge of relational databases and SQL to perform big data analyses• Problem-solving attitude to work and critical analytical thinking.• A keen interest and motivation to work on ambitious projects in a dynamic multidisciplinary team• Strong leadership skills to coordinate and mentor the bioinformatics team. • Knowledge of genetics and epigenetics is an asset.• The ability to meet timelines and work accurately.
Selection processFor more information please contact Prof. dr. Joris Vermeesch, mail: .
You can apply for this job no later than 30/01/2025 via theWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KU Leuven Country Belgium State/Province Vlaams Brabant City Leuven Postal Code 3000 Street Leuven GeofieldContact State/ProvinceLeuven CityVlaams Brabant StreetLeuven Postal Code3000 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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Louvain, Brabant Flamand
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:16:53 GMT
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