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PhD student in systems biology/systems pharmacology/bioinformatics (m/f) : Luxembourg, Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB, http://wwwen.uni.lu/lcsb).

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 (http://thielelab.eu) was recently established at the LCSB. Its research focuses on using and developing state-of-art computational approaches to investigate the links between diet and human health.

· Fixed- term 14 months initial contract, extendable to 36 months,
· full-time (40 hours/week)
· R-AGR-0403-10-C
· Student status

Tasks/Mission:
· Integration and analysis of “omics” data sets, e.g. metabolomic data, in the context of the human metabolic model.
· Computational modeling of human metabolism.
· Interpretation of the computational modeling results with respect to metabolic disease states.
· The project will thus include key technologies used in computational systems biology and bioinformatics.
· 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
· Master´s degree (or equivalent) in (medical) Biochemistry, (Molecular) Biology, or related areas.
· Strong interest in human biology and computational modeling.
· Basic skills in programming and statistical data analysis are of advantage.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Excellent working knowledge of English.

We offer
· Fully funded position.
· Working in a scientifically stimulating, innovative, dynamic, well- equipped, and international surrounding.
· Opportunity to participate in the development of the newly created LCSB and to work closely with worldwide academic partners.
· In-depth training in cutting edge technologies used in systems biology.
· Numerous training opportunities in (molecular) biology, systems biology, and bioinformatics.

Application deadline: 15th of January 2017.
Link: http://emea3.mrted.ly/1a5km
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
Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:
· Cover letter mentioning the reference number
· Detailed curriculum vitae
· Description of past research experience and future interests
· Name and addresses of three referees

Further Information
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Prof Ines Thiele
Molecular Systems Physiology Group
Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine
http://thielelab.uni.lu

Relevant recent publications:
Thiele, I. et al.,''A community-driven global reconstruction of human metabolism'', Nat Biotech, doi:10.1038/nbt.2488 (2013).
Thiele, I. and Palsson, B. O.,''A protocol for generating a high-quality genome-scale metabolic reconstruction'', Nat Prot, 5(1): 93 – 121(2010).
Aurich M. K., Thiele I., Contextualization procedure and modeling of monocyte specific TLR signaling. PLoS One 7: e49978 (2012).

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Employer:Université de Luxembourg / LCSB

Website:http://uni.lu

Location:Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Expires:January 15, 2017

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Unspecified

Employment type:Unspecified

Job hours:Unspecified