Postdoctoral position in Computational Modeling/Bioinformatics 1450 views

University of Luxembourg invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Postdoctoral Position in computational modeling/bioinformatics (Molecular Systems Physiology Group) under Prof. Dr. I. Thiele at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB).

Duration: Fixed-term contract; 1 year; may be extended up to 5 years.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Processing, integration, and analysis of metabolomics data in the context of the human metabolic reconstruction
• Computational modeling with the human metabolic reconstruction
• Assistance in PhD student supervision
• Writing of grant applications, project reports, and scientific papers
• Close collaboration and knowledge exchange with national and international collaborators.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree (or equivalent) in Systems Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, (Molecular) Biology, or related fields.
• Applicant must have working knowledge of human metabolism and biochemistry; computational modeling.
• Applicant must have experience with constraint-based metabolic modeling is of advantage; metabolomic data.
• Applicant must have strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Applicant must possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

• fully funded position with a very competitive salary
• opportunity to join the National Centre of Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s disease with an international and interdisciplinary ethos
• Working in a scientifically stimulating, innovative, dynamic, well-equipped, and international surrounding
• Opportunity to work closely with worldwide academic partners

Application:

Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter with the reference number (Ref:R-AGR-0592-13-C)
• List of publications
• Description of past research experience and how future interests complement the proposed role
• 3 References with name and contact information

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