Postdoctoral position in single-cell gene regulatory network inference

☞ VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research

Aussicht: 170

Update Tag: 16-11-2025

Ort: Ghent East Flanders

Kategorie: Finanzen / Bank / Aktien

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The VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research (IRC) aims at unravelling the mechanisms of immunity and inflammation for better prevention and therapy of human chronic disease. Several high-end core facilities support and improve our research activities: microscopy, flow cytometry, transgenesis, cell culture, recombinant protein technology, single cell. For more information, please visit: https://www.irc.ugent.be

The University of Ghent is a sustainable, family-friendly organization, which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing novel methods (including trajectory inference and gene regulatory network inference) on single-cell omics data. The current position is part of a collaboration with BASF, a leading company in the plant biotechnology field, and the lab of Bert De Rybel at the VIB Center of Plant Systems Biology.

The applicant should be highly motivated and passionate about driving and performing research and associated tasks and be able to work independently. The person will collaborate with Ph.D. students and technicians to increase the impact of the research efforts. The position can be started from October 1 onwards.

Profile

  • You obtained a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Bio-engineering, or equivalent.
  • Excellent track record in machine learning applied to the field of Bioinformatics
  • Solid programming experience is required (Python, R).
  • Experience with machine-learning/statistical analysis is required
  • Experience with plant research and/or population genetics is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

We offer

  • Access to state-of-the-art compute infrastructure
  • A stimulating international research environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Financial support for 2 years.

Starting date: as soon as possible

How to apply?

Please complete the online application procedure and include a detailed CV, two reference letters, and a motivation letter.

For more information: yvan.saeys@ugent.be

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Frist: 31-12-2025

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