Research Scientist in Bioinformatics with focus on Cancer Genomics

University of Brussels, Belgium

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 14 Feb 2025

27 Jan 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Brussels
Research Field

Medical sciences » Cancer research
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Other Positions
Country

Belgium
Application Deadline

14 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist to lead an original project in cancer genomics and tumor evolution, focusing on viral models of leukemia and lymphoma. This role places a strong emphasis on bioinformatics analysis of available next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets. The position is part of a joint initiative between the Laboratory of Viral Oncogenesis at the Jules Bordet Cancer Institute (Institut Jules Bordet, BCRL) in Brussels and the HTLV-1/BLV Genomics Team within the Unit of Animal Genomics at the GIGA Research Institute, University of Liège, Belgium. Under the guidance of Dr. Anne Van den Broeke, the research focuses on tumor evolution in delta-retroviral cancer models. This includes Human T-cell leukemia virus-1 (HTLV-1)-induced T-cell leukemia/lymphoma in patients, alongside a unique large-animal cancer model utilizing Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) in sheep.

You will join a high-quality genomics research environment with expertise in both medical and animal genomics. State-of-the-art core facilities provide an excellent platform for fostering collaboration and driving innovation. We are looking for candidates with a passion for scientific discovery, a strong background in bioinformatics, and a desire to advance our understanding of cancer biology.

Requirements

A PhD or a master degree in bioinformatics, genomics, medicine, veterinary medicine or other relevant research field with a strong background in bioinformatics. Experience in data analysis and bioinformatics is required, with proficiency in programming and statistics. Knowledge of cancer genomics, documented experience in WGS analysis, single-cell NGS technologies and animal models of HTLV-1 and/or BLV are an asset. A good level of organizational and communicative skills, as well as an ability to independently perform experiments and implement interpretation of data is mandatory. Proficiency in English.

Selected publications

Artesi et al. Genome Biology 2021, 22:97

Marçais et al. Leukemia 2021, 35:764-776

Rosewick et al. Front Microbiol 2020, 11:587306

Rosewick et al. Nature Communications 2017, 8, 15264

Artesi et al. Leukemia 2017, 31, 2532-2535

Durkin et al. Retrovirology 2016, 13:33

Rosewick et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2013, 110, 2306-2311

For more information 

https://www.bordet.be/

https://www.giga.uliege.be/cms/c_4113263/en/portail-giga

https://www.gigauag.uliege.be/cms/c_4254739/en/portail-gigauag

 

The position is for 12 months initially with possibility of extension of 24 months. Deadline for application: open until filled.

Application process

Interested applicants should send a complete CV, two references with contact information, a brief description of their motivation in pursuing a research in the field, and information about their previous research experience or technical expertise, especially in bioinformatics, to anne.vandenbroeke@hubruxelles.be  and anne.vandenbroeke@uliege.be    


Where to apply
E-mail

anne.vandenbroeke@hubruxelles.be

Requirements
Research Field
Medical sciences » Cancer research
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Medical sciences » Cancer research
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut Jules Bordet Brussels
Country
Belgium
City
Brussels
Postal Code
1070
Street
Rue Meylemeersch 90

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
GIGA Research Institute
Country
Belgium
City
Liege
Postal Code
4000
Street
Avenue de l'Hôpital 1
Geofield


Contact
City

Brussels
Website

https://www.ulb.be/
Street

Institut Jules Bordet, Rue Meylemeersch 90
Postal Code

1070

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