Bioinformatician
at Springer Nature
Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 05 Aug, 2024 | Not Specified | 06 May, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Communication Skills,Cancer Biology,Teamwork,Computer Science,Computational Biology,Python,Bioinformatics,Data Analysis,Statistics,R,Extensions,Genetics,Access,Management Skills | No | No |
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Description:
JOB DETAILS
Position summary The Chris Marine lab at the VIB Center for Cancer Biology (https://ccb.sites.vib.be/en) is actively seeking a skilled bioinformatician proficient in analyzing and integrating single-cell and spatial multi-omics datasets. The primary focus of this role is to delve deeper into the molecular mechanisms driving intra-tumor heterogeneity, plasticity, and therapy resistance.
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in programming languages such as Python and/or R, as well as experience working with high-performance computing clusters. The successful candidate will be a team player, collaborating closely with other bioinformaticians, as well as cancer cell and molecular biologists, clinicians and pathologists.
Profile
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Genetics, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Python and/or R, with a solid grasp of statistics.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a flexible mindset for acquiring new skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and analysis of transcriptomics and genomics datasets.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in single-cell and spatial OMICS data analysis.
- Development of ShinyApps and experience with large-scale dataset management.
- Knowledge of cancer biology.
We offer
- Access to already generated large and unique datasets.
- Full-time contract for one year with the possibility of extensions.
- Stimulating research environment promoting quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Opportunity to work on scientifically significant and high-impact projects.
- Hybrid working option.
- Chance to contribute meaningfully to genetic and oncological research in a dynamic team.
- Located 20 minutes from Brussels, the University of Leuven offers a central European location in the vibrant city of Leuven, known for its innovation.
Responsibilities:
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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Software Engineering
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Leuven, Belgium