PhD Position in Advanced Methods for Metaproteomics: The University of Luxembourg invites applications for a PhD position in Advanced Methods for Metaproteomics at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB). This role involves multi-omics data integration, machine learning applications, and experimental support in the METAMIC project, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral network aimed at advancing microbiome science.
Designation
Doctoral Researcher
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | Fixed Term Contract (36 Months) |
| Work Hours | Full Time (40.0 Hours per Week) |
| Yearly Gross Salary | EUR 41,976 (full time) |
| Job Reference | UOL07674 |
Research Area
Systems Biology and Biomedicine with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Location
Belval Campus, University of Luxembourg
Eligibility/Qualification
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, or a related field.
- Experience in structural and functional protein annotation.
- Familiarity with UNIX/LINUX systems and shared compute infrastructure.
- Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis.
- Excellent command of scientific English (written and spoken); knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage.
- Must not hold a doctoral degree and must comply with international mobility conditions: no residence in the recruiting country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
Description
This PhD position is part of the METAMIC 3 project, funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, aiming to address One Health challenges by integrating microbiome science with translational applications. Responsibilities include:
- Multi-omics data integration and workflow improvement.
- Development of machine learning algorithms for identifying antibiotic-associated proteins.
- Supporting experimental studies, including metagenomic sequencing.
- Participating in secondments at various institutions to enhance skills and collaborations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents online through the HR system:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Note: Applications sent via email will not be considered. Early applications are encouraged as they will be processed upon receipt.
Last Date to Apply
There is no specified last date for applications; however, early submission is highly encouraged.
For further details about the project, contact: paul.wilmes@uni.lu.
