Postdoctoral Researcher in Datafusion Method Development for Biomarker Discovery in Immunology Derma

The Biosystems Data Analysis (BDA) research group of the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, one of the eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science (FNWI) develops and validates methods for organizing, summarizing, and visualizing complex biological data for systems biology through the integration of bioinformatics and biostatistics. 

Within the NWO project “Next Generation ImmunoDermatology (NGID)” we will develop data analysis methods to integrate high-dimensional cross-omics and image-omics datasets by extending manifold alignment methods to multi-omics spatial data. Next, we will develop methods for biomarker discovery by extending multiblock data analysis methods based on component models to deal with the heterogeneity of the data and commonalities of omics-techniques. Data from several sources, such as mass spec imaging, imaging CyTOF, and single cell RNA-seq, and single cell CyTOF, are available and their simultaneous analysis require new data fusion methods. 

For this project we are looking for a highly qualified and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our team.  

What are you going to do? 

You are expected:
•    to develop and document methods for fusion and integration of high dimensional cross-omics data and

     approaches that can validate these methods;
•    to collaborate with bioinformatic,  biostatistics and medical partners within the NGID consortium;
•    to report and present your work progress on a regular basis to the partners within the consortium;
•    to be active in the fundamental and/or applied research of our Biosystems Data Analysis group,

     publishing in high level international journals, presenting at leading conferences.

What do we require? 

You have:
•    a recent PhD degree in biological or medical data analysis with one or more related publications

     as first author in a peer-reviewed scientific journal;
•    good communication skills for presenting biological / medical results as well as for presenting

     data analysis methods;
•    hands-on experience in development of writing code for data analysis methods;
•    fluency in English, both written and spoken;
•    an ambitious personality with strong team orientation, an open character and the ability

     to take ownership of the research project;

Our selection will be based on your scientific track record, your vision on this research project, and your ambition and skills.

Our offer 

We offer a temporary contract for 38  hours a week, preferably starting on 1-4-2024, for the duration of 36  months and with a probation period of 2 months. 

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be € 3,226 to € 5,090 (scale 10) gross per month, based on a fulltime contract (38 hours a week). This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. 

Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits like our excellent opportunities for study and development? Take a look here .

Questions?

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation?

Please contact: Dr. Johan Westerhuis, tel. + 31651620264 and email [email protected].

About the Faculty of Science and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences  
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 7,000, as well as 1,600 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. 

The Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) is located at the vibrant Amsterdam Science Park. SILS is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science (FNWI). With around 240 employees, SILS carries out internationally high-quality life science research and provides education within various university programs. Research is also carried out in close cooperation with the medical, biotech, chemical, flavor, food & agricultural, and high-tech industries, and revolves around 4 main themes, Cell & Systems biology, Neurosciences, Microbiology and Green Life Sciences. 

Application

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 18 February 2024. You can apply online by using the link below.  

Applications in .pdf should include:
•    a motivation letter and CV, including a list of publications,
•    contact details of two academic referees.

Please mention the months (not just years) in your CV when referring to your education and work experience.

We will invite potential candidates for interviews in the first half of March 2024.

A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.
(for details: National knowledge security guidelines )

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