Post-doctoral Researcher (Genetics)
Post-doctoral Researcher (Genetics)
University of Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium
Position
- Lead and conduct the processing and statistical analysis of large-scale short- and long-read sequencing datasets for single nucleotide variants, structural variants, and tandem repeats relevant to FTLD.
- Use cutting-edge bioinformatics software and methods, or develop novel tools when appropriate.
- Design and lead your research project, with sufficient guidance and mentoring.
- Contribute to mentoring junior lab members and participate in grant writing and dissemination activities.
- Engage in collaborative projects within the lab and across the VIB community, contributing to lab meetings, journal clubs, and collaborative publications.
Profile
- PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
- Expertise in human genetic studies and a strong interest in neurodegenerative disorders.
- Programming experience, preferably in Python or R, and experience in the Linux environment.
- Experience with large-scale data analysis, such as genomics or transcriptomics data.
- Solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficient in verbal and written English.
- Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to advancing the field of neurogenetics.
- Experience with a workflow management system such as Snakemake or Nextflow is a plus.
- Willingness to apply for an FWO Post-doc and/or Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc fellowship, if eligible.
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