Postdoctoral scholarship holder, Plant molecular biology (bio-informatics analyses)

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Departement: Departement Biologie
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The Department of Biology in the Faculty of Sciences is looking for a full-time(100%) postdoctoralscholarship holder in the field ofplant molecular biology (bio-informatics analyses).

Position

• You will assist in ongoing research projects in plant molecular biology (bio-informatics analyses) and the activities of the PLECO and IMPRES research groups.
• You will help coordinate project proposals in the field of plant molecular biology and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
• You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities (e.g. assisting practical classes, exercises, workshops).
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, help to coordinate service projects, and so on.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Biological Sciences, Bio-technology or Bio-engineering, with particular emphasis on bio-informatics analyses, (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.
• You have experience in bio-informatics analyses of NGS transcriptome datasets.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time contract as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of up to 18 months*.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance , and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• The planned start date is as soon as possible.
• You will do most of your work at the Groenenborgercampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including March 31 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on ’apply’, complete the online application form and don’t forget to include the following document(s): (1) a motivation letter, (2) your academic CV, (3) half a page with summary of your specific expertise in bio-informatics analyses of NGS data.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. H. Asard (han.asard@uantwerpen,be).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’sHR Excellence in Research Awardfor its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encouragediversityand 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.

(*)To be eligible for this duration, you must not have stayed or worked in Belgium for more than 24 months in the past 3 years.