Post-doc on data science in exercise and health, with focus on Long COVID

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Post-doc on data science in exercise and health, with focus on Long COVID

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Offer DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in data science and exercise- or muscle physiology to join our cutting-edge research on post-COVID syndrome. This project focuses on unraveling the pathophysiology of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in post-COVID patients, with the ultimate goal of identifying diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic strategies.Project Overview
Post-COVID syndrome is a new disease characterized by fatigue, muscle pain, and PEM, which resembles myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) (see our work PMID: 38177128). This interdisciplinary project combines advanced -omics techniques with muscle and exercise physiology to:

• Characterize skeletal muscle and immune cell responses to exercise
• Study the acute effects of exercise on blood, immune responses, and the autonomic nervous system

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis of various -omics datasets from skeletal muscle and blood.
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines to analyze large-scale data data.
• Integrate physiological data (e.g., heart rate variability) with molecular findings.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists, clinicians, and external partners on biomarker validation and hypothesis generation.
• Contribute to scientific dissemination through high-impact publications, conference presentations, and collaborative discussions.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Human Movement Sciences, Bioinformatics, Data Science or related fields.
• Expertise in analyzing -omics data.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., R, Python) and statistical methods for biological data analysis.
• Experience with machine learning and predictive modeling in biomarker discovery is an asset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• You have excellent verbal and written English language skills
• A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.Additional InformationBenefitsA challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 3.345,00 (Scale 10) and maximum € 5.278,00 (Scale 10) gross per month, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile Researcher 4. The exact salary depends on your education and experience.
• a position for 1 FTE. Your employment contract will last 24 months.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• contribution to commuting expenses
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package

Additional commentsAre you interested in this position and do you believe that your experience will contribute to the further development of our research field?Please apply via the formal application route and upload your curriculum vitae and motivation letter before December 23, 2024. In your motivation letter, please devote (at least) one paragraph stating what you have investigated so far, and another paragraph outlining what you would hope to investigate if you would be hired for the advertised position. Also describe any previous experience with meditation (research) in the motivation letter. Finally, please also include the contact information of two references in your letter.Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Country Netherlands City Amsterdam Postal Code 1081BT Street Van der Boechorststraat 7 GeofieldContact CityAmsterdam WebsiteStreetDe Boelelaan 1105 Postal Code1081 HVSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:57:42 GMT

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