Senior Researcher - Molecular and Computational Genomics of Alzheimer’s Disease

Senior Researcher - Molecular and Computational Genomics of Alzheimer’s Disease

University of Antwerp

Antwerp, Belgium

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) senior researcher to work in the field of molecular and computational genomics of Alzheimer’s disease.

We are seeking a highly motivated, critical and creative individual with a strong interest in computational genomics and Alzheimer’s disease to develop and/or apply computational approaches to large scale genomic or transcriptomic datasets for identification of targets for early detection, prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Position

• Lead and conduct the processing and statistical analysis of large-scale long-read RNA and DNA sequencing, single nuclei RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics datasets;
• 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 national and international projects.

Profile

• PhD in genetics, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, or a related discipline;
• Expertise in human genomic and transcriptomic studies and a strong interest in neurodegenerative disorders;
• Programming experience, preferably in Python or R, and experience in the Linux environment;
• 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 Alzheimer genetics;
• 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.