Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Artificial Intelligence: The Department of Computer Science at the University of Antwerp is looking for a full-time postdoctoral researcher with expertise in molecular artificial intelligence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative AI solutions for large-scale metabolomics data analysis in collaboration with leading partners in the biotechnology industry.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Artificial Intelligence
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (100% FTE)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Molecular Artificial Intelligence |
| Location | Campus Middelheim, University of Antwerp |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry, or related fields |
| Job Type | Full-time (100%) |
| Contract Duration | 12 months (extendable) |
| Start Date | February 1, 2025, or as soon as possible |
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Develop AI solutions to analyze billion-scale mass spectrometry-based metabolomics data and investigate the role of small molecules.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of machine learning applications for large-scale biomolecular data interpretation problems.
- Assist in research projects in computational mass spectrometry and bioinformatics, collaborating with partners in the biotechnology sector.
- Help coordinate project proposals in bioinformatics and the life sciences, aiming to attract external funding.
- Supervise PhD students and other team members and fulfill limited teaching responsibilities.
- Participate in academic services and represent the research group both internally and externally.
Profile
- Hold a relevant PhD by the start date.
- Research and teaching qualities aligned with the university’s standards.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with scientific and deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, NumPy, Scikit-Learn).
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
- Inquisitive mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform. Please include the following documents:
- A strong motivation letter
- A detailed academic CV
- A software portfolio (e.g., GitHub link)
- 2-3 recommendation letters or contact information of scientific references
Last Date to Apply
Submit your application by Wednesday, December 18, 2024, before midnight (Brussels time).
For questions regarding the job itself, contact Dr. Wout Bittremieux at wout.bittremieux@uantwerpen.be or Prof Dr. Kris Laukens at kris.laukens@uantwerpen.be. For application-related inquiries, please email jobs@uantwerpen.be.
