Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Genomics: The VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in cancer genomics. Candidates with a passion for cancer research and computational biology are encouraged to apply.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
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| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cancer Genomics |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD (or studying towards a PhD) in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or a related quantitative field |
| Job Description | Analyze multiomic long-read and single-cell data to develop biological insights and contribute to research projects on sarcomas and somatic mosaicism |
| How to Apply | Submit your application including a CV, motivation letter, and contact details of 2-3 references via the online application tool. |
| Last Date to Apply | Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled. |
Research Area
The position focuses on utilizing advanced techniques such as long-read sequencing and single-cell multiomics to analyze cancer genomes and develop innovative insights into complex malignancies.
Location
Leuven, Belgium at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology, University Hospital Campus Gasthuisberg.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Essential:
- PhD (or progressing towards a PhD) in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, statistics, physics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Proven ability to analyze large-scale sequencing data using R, Python or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Nice to Have:
- Experience with cancer genomics, single-cell analysis, or long-read sequencing data.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing environments.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Job Description
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will:
- Analyze multiomic long-read and single-cell data from patient samples to develop novel biological insights.
- Contribute to funded projects focusing on genomically complex sarcomas and somatic mosaicism while developing your own research.
- Develop computational tools and workflows to integrate multimodal datasets.
- Collaborate with clinicians, biologists, and data scientists.
- Present research findings at international conferences and publish in high-visibility journals.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications, which must include a detailed CV, motivation letter, and the contact details of 2-3 references through the online application tool provided by the VIB-KU Leuven Center.
Last Date to Apply
Until the position is filled.
