Postdoctoral Position in Deep Learning: The VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology seeks a talented postdoctoral researcher to develop innovative deep learning models for understanding and treating glioblastoma (GBM) through advanced sequence-to-function approaches.
Postdoctoral Position in Deep Learning for Glioblastoma Sequence-to-Function Models
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Deep Learning, Bioinformatics, Cancer Genomics |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field |
| Responsibilities | – Model Development – Synthetic Design – Data Integration – Explainable AI (XAI) – Collaboration |
| Skills | – Proficient in Python – Strong experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch) – Knowledge of oncology and regulatory biology preferred |
| Funding | Minimum of 3 years available; encourage applying for fellowships (e.g., EMBO, MSCA) |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
Job Description:
Join the Laboratory of Computational Biology and contribute to a project that aims to decipher the regulatory logic of glioblastoma using single-cell multi-omics data. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will develop next-generation sequence-to-function models and design synthetic enhancers to target specific GBM cell states.
Responsibilities:
- Model Development: Build and train advanced deep learning models (e.g., CNNs, Transformers) for genomic analysis.
- Synthetic Design: Create programmable synthetic enhancers.
- Data Integration: Utilize pan-cancer single-cell atlases and spatial transcriptomics to explore gene regulatory dynamics.
- Explainable AI (XAI): Ensure models offer mechanistic biological insights.
- Collaboration: Work with a multi-disciplinary team and engage with academic collaborators.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should complete the online application procedure via the VIB website and include:
- A detailed CV
- A motivation letter emphasizing interest in glioblastoma and deep learning
- Two reference letters
For more information, contact: stein.aerts@kuleuven.be
Last Date to Apply:
Applications are open until the position is filled, with an emphasis on applying as soon as possible.
