[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Kevin Verstrepen • May 25, 2012

    BACKGROUND

    Our group is driving a research program showing that, besides SNPs and InDels, variable repeats are an overlooked source of genetic variability. Using a combination of experiments and bio-informatics, we have already demonstrated that repeats are present in 20% of all ORFs and 20% of all promoters of most organisms, including humans (see our publications in Cell, Science, Nature Genetics, Genome Research...). Now, in a joint effort with the human genetics department, we are sequencing thousands of repeats in different humans and will try to link variation in these with phenotypes and diseases. Moreover, we are also interested in in-silico analyses and comparative genomics of repeats in the tree of life, and/or as functional studies with specific repeats. For details, see lab website: http://www.kuleuven.be/verstrepen

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Head a research project aimed at unraveling the biological role of tandem repeats.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • PhD in bio-informatics, bio-engineering, genetics, biology, systems biology
    VIB International Postdoc program "OMICS[at]vib" is open to applicants from all nationalities. Applicants should not have been carrying out research in Belgium for more than 12 months during the last 3 years before the deadline of the program on 15/09/2012.

    Postdocs selected for this program should be able to start their postdoc project before 1/6/2013.

    For more information, see:
    http://www.vib.be/en/training/postdoc-program/details/Pages/Guidelines.aspx

    LOCALE

    Laboratory of Kevin J. Verstrepen, Leuven, Belgium http://www.kuleuven.be/verstrepen

    COMPENSATION

    Attractive salary and benefits (including full health insurance for family members)

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applicants must apply through the following website: http://www.vib.be/omics and select project hosted by prof. Kevin Verstrepen.

    Applicants are expected to write s brief research proposal on the topic of "Hunting for unstable tandem repeats in the human genome: an overlooked source of missing heritability and cryptic diseases".

    Applicants do NOT have to directly contact the PI for this program, online submission using the website http://www.vib.be/omics (select research proposal on tandem repeats hosted by prof. Kevin Verstrepen) is the only way to apply!

    DEADLINE

    September 14th 2012

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