Doctoral Candidate (PhD student) for computational modeling of gut microbiome metabolism and host-microbiome interactions (m/f) : Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Job Description:
The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB): Doctoral Candidate (PhD student) for computational modeling of gut microbiome metabolism and host-microbiome interactions (m/f).

Tasks/Mission:

·Reconstruction of metabolic pathways for gut microbiota.

·Mapping of these data to available metagenomic data to search of association of these data with health or disease.

·Computational modeling of host metabolism and its metabolic interactions with human gut microbiota.

·Integration and analysis of experimental data in the microbial and host metabolic model.

·Databases and literature mining for genomic information.

·The project will thus include key technologies used in computational systems biology and bioinformatics.

Your profile:

·Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Medicine, (Molecular) Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, or Biotechnology.

·Strong interest in metabolism, biochemistry, and computational modeling.

·Basic skills / experience in programming and statistical data analysis are highly desirable.

·Experience in genome analysis is highly desirable.

·Excellent communication skills are required.

·Excellent working knowledge of English is required.

·High motivation and interest in interdisciplinary research.

We offer:

·Fully funded position.

·Working in a scientifically stimulating, innovative, dynamic, well-equipped, and international surrounding.

·Opportunity to participate in the development of LCSB and to work closely with worldwide academic partners.

·In-depth training in cutting edge technologies used in systems biology.

·Numerous training opportunities in (molecular) biology, systems biology, and bioinformatics.

The University offers highly competitive salaries based on the candidate's experience and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Requeriments :

• M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics

Skills :

• Bioinformatics
• genomic
• Modeling
• Programing Skills
• Statistics
• Systems Biology

Areas :

• Bioinformatics

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Additional Info:
Ref : C-C16/BM/11332722/GutHealth

Fixed- term 14 months initial contract, extendable to 36 months, full-time (40 hours/week)

Student Status

Applications (in English) need to contain the following documents:

· Cover letter mentioning the reference number.

· Detailed curriculum vitae.

· Description of past research experience and future interests.

· Name and addresses of three referees.

· Application deadline: 15th of January 2017.

Link : http://emea3.mrted.ly/1a5ga

· Desired start date: 15th of February 2017.

For further information, please refer to http://thielelab.eu or contact:

Prof. Ines Thiele, ines.thiele@uni.lu

Dr. Dmitry Ravcheev, dmitry.ravcheev@uni.lu

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