Computational Biologist

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

6 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, of which the cause is still unknown, the course is highly unpredictable and disability progression is inevitable.

We are looking for a highly motivated computational biologist to design workflows and tools to connect multidimensional (genetic, immunological, clinical and radiological) data of people with MS at different stages of their disease and develop this as a computational approach to track down (and thus treat) progression as early as possible. You will create a bioinformatics and computational environment based on machine learning algorithms that contributes to the generation of innovative and reproducible parameters that take our patient-oriented research to the next level.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team involving neurologists, immunologists and other biological experts to solve questions and discover features relevant for the clinical course of MS using your bioinformatics expertise. In-house genetic, serology, radiological and clinical data will be processed, interrogated, visualized and integrated with state-of-the art single cell (lymphocyte) transcriptome and phenotype datasets to create a computational signature for `smoldering' MS.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• A PhD degree in Informatics, Bioinformatics or a related field.
• Postdoctoral experience in (Bio)informatics, Statistics or Computer Science. A background in (Neuro)immunology is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated excellent programming skills in Python or Java and in workflow management systems such as Nextflow. You should have proven experience in relational databases management systems, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, in statistical computer language R and in Linux operating system.
• Expertise in analyses of whole genome sequencing data or other large omics datasets is a prerequisite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, possess excellent communication and technical writing skills and is able to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Additional Information
Benefits

• You will receive a temporary position for 2 years.
• The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 5.295,- (scale 10).
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a individual travel expense package.
• Working from home is optional.
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for you arrival and stay.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as a incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

Selection process

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. M.M. van Luijn, Assistent Professor via [email protected] . If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. M.M. van Luijn, Assistent Professor via [email protected] . If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338147/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Erasmus MC

Country

Netherlands

City

Rotterdam

Postal Code

3015 GD

Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338147/computational-biologist/apply/#apply

Contact

City

Rotterdam

Website

http://www.erasmusmc.nl/

Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Postal Code

3015 GD

STATUS: EXPIRED