Summary
The Laboratory of Causal Systems Immunology at the VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will focus on developing agentic pipelines that autonomously manage computational tasks, bridging the gap between advanced machine learning and experimental immunology.
Job Details
| Designation | Post-doctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | Computational Biology, AI, and Systems Immunology |
| Location | Ghent, Belgium |
| Last Date to Apply | October 30th |
About the Lab
The Wouter Saelens Lab (Laboratory of Causal Systems Immunology) combines causal inference, probabilistic AI, and large-scale in vivo perturbation experiments to uncover how genes shape immune-cell states. The lab is embedded within both the VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology (VIB.AI) and the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research, providing a unique interdisciplinary environment.
Job Description
The postdoc will develop agentic pipelines to autonomously manage computational tasks. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing computational biology tasks across various biological disciplines.
- Launching and monitoring agent swarms designed to solve these tasks.
- Communicating with experts to translate biological needs into computational tasks.
- Integrating validation data in collaboration with wet-lab teams.
- Managing a large codebase involving harness, interpretation, memory, and swarm behavior.
- Formulating and testing hypotheses to improve long-term memory and swarming behavior of AI agents.
- Presenting research at international conferences and publishing in scientific journals.
- Supervising PhD students within the research group.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education: PhD in computational biology, computer engineering, computer science, (bio)statistics, artificial intelligence, physics, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong desire to push the frontiers of biology and agent-driven software engineering.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Mindset: Ability to embrace complexity and a broad interest across biological domains.
Our Offer
- An interdisciplinary environment spanning wet-lab, technology development, and computational teams.
- Access to state-of-the-art computing resources capable of running multiple local LLMs concurrently.
- Direct connection to a growing team of LLM engineers at VIB.
- A competitive salary and full benefits package.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application via the VIB online portal. Your application must include:
- A motivation letter.
- A scientific CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.
- Contact details for at least one referee.
For further information, you may contact wouter.saelens@vib.be or recruiting@vib.be.
Apply Link
Applications should be submitted through the following link: Apply for the Postdoc Position
