PhD position in AI for Mass-Spectrometry and Protein Biology

16 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

12 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

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

Are you ready for a challenge? We are looking for a PhD candidate who will use recent developments in AI technology to gain understanding of complex proteomics data derived by mass-spectrometry.

Your job
In this PhD project, you will develop AI-driven methodologies for analysing a variety of mass spectrometry data, including metabolites, peptides, and intact proteins. This involves predicting different biochemical properties of molecules and interpreting the trained models. Additionally, you will apply protein structure prediction methods to assess how different post-translational modifications impact protein structure, and consequently, protein-protein interactions. Collaboration with the Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics groups at the Pharmaceutical Sciences department will be an integral part of your work, providing you with hands-on experience in planning, executing, and validating biological hypotheses.

You will become part of the vibrant interdisciplinary research group “AI Technology for Life” and the “Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics group” as part of a collaboration between the Department of Information and Computing Sciences and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences .

The PhD project is positioned in the AI Technology for Life group of Sanne Abeln (Professor of AI Technology for Life) and the Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics group of Albert J.R. Heck (Professor of Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics) at Utrecht University. Your daily supervisor will be Pavel Sinitcyn , Assistant Professor in the AI Technology for Life group .

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for a PhD candidate with the following qualities:

• a (nearly) completed MSc degree in a relevant area such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Computer Sciences or Bioinformatics with a strong AI component;
• demonstrable experience with development of machine learning methods;
• an interest in working with proteomics data;
• as you will have to collaborate with researchers in the life sciences, it is essential that you have strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Additional Information
Benefits

• a position for 4 years (0.8 -1.0 FTE);
• a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the 'Apply now' button! Please enclose:

• your letter of motivation, in which you explain why you are interested in the position and demonstrate how your previous experience makes you suitable for it;
• your curriculum vitae;
• the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two referees;
• your academic transcript (a certified record of your grades) for both your BSc and MSc;
• a copy of your MSc thesis (if available).

If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.

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Additional comments

For more information, please contact Pavel Sinitcyn (Assistant Professor) at [email protected] or Sanne Abeln (Professor of AI Technology for Life) at [email protected] .

Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336633/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CC

Street

Princetonplein 5

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336633/phd-position-in-ai-for-mass-spectrom…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED