Postdoctoral Position in computational modeling/bioinformatics : Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Job Description:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Systems Biomedicine available in the Molecular Systems Physiology Group (Prof. Dr. I. Thiele, http://thielelab.eu) at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine at the University of Luxembourg.

The LCSB is accelerating biomedical research by closing the link between systems biology and medical research. Collaboration between biologists, medical doctors, computer scientists, physicists and mathematicians is offering new insights in complex systems like cells, organs, and organisms. These insights are essential for understanding principal mechanisms of disease pathogenesis and for developing new tools in diagnostics and therapy.

The Molecular Systems Physiology group, at the LCSB, focuses its research on using and developing state-of-art computational approaches to investigate the links between diet and human health.

Tasks/Mission:

·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.

Your profile:

·PhD degree (or equivalent) in Systems Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, (Molecular) Biology, or related fields.

·Working knowledge of human metabolism and biochemistry.

.Working knowledge of computational modeling.

·Experience with constraint-based metabolic modeling is of advantage.

·Experience in working with metabolomic data.

·Strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

·Excellent communication skills are required.

·Excellent working knowledge of English is required.

We offer:

·A fully funded position with a very competitive salary.

·An 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.

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Requeriments :

• Doctorate Degree

Skills :

• Modeling

Areas :

• Bioinformatics

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Additional Info:
Ref:R-AGR-0592-13-C

Fixed-term contract: 1 year, 40h/week, may be extended up to 5 years.

Application deadline: 15th of January 2017.

Link : ">http://emea3.mrted.ly/1a5n9*

Desired start date: 15th of February 2017.

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

Further Information:

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Prof Ines Thiele

Molecular Systems Physiology Group

Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine

http://thielelab.uni.lu

Applications (in English) should contain the following documents: · A detailed curriculum vitae.

· Cover letter mentioning the reference number.

· List of publications.

· Description of past research experience and how future interests complement the proposed role.

· Name and contact information of three referees.

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