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BACKGROUND
The Health Sector of the Université catholique de Louvain, located in Brussels, Belgium, invites applications for a professorship in bioinformatics.
Institutional funding to hire a full-time scientist (master in bioinformatics) will be made available as a starting package to assist the candidate in research and teaching.RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants are expected to become leaders in the field of bioinformatics, with an excellent publication track record. The selected candidate will develop innovative research projects in bioinformatics applied to biomedical sciences, in synergy with the institutes of the Health Sector (https://uclouvain.be/en/research/research-institutes.html).
The appointed candidate will teach bioinformatics (in English or in French) to biomedical students, with a focus on human genomics. In the long term, development of other teaching activities on related topics will be encouraged.REQUIREMENTS
- PhD and international post-doctoral experience with demonstrated research expertise in bioinformatics and biomedical sciences. Previous experience in cross-fertilization between both domains would be a competitive advantage.
- Teaching qualities in bioinformatics (from basics to omics). Proven track record of successful teaching at University level is a plus.
- Documented success in obtaining funding
- Ability to set up and lead a research group
- Good organizational, social and communication skills. Ability to set up collaborations
- Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of French is optional.
TERMS
Full-time positionLOCALE
Brussels, BelgiumHOW TO APPLY
Contact Prof. Jean-Baptiste Demoulin – jb.demoulin[at]uclouvain.beDEADLINE
February 9, 2018
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