Post-doc International Researcher in Quantitative Transcriptional Gene Network, Netherlands
The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research at Leiden University is inviting students to apply for the Post-doc Researcher in Quantitative Transcriptional Gene Network Analysis in Systems Toxicology, the application for which is open for the academic year 2022-2023.
Leiden University, founded as a Protestant university in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, as a reward to the city of Leiden for its defense against Spanish attacks during the Eighty Years’ War, is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. The university currently ranks 131st in QS World University Rankings 2023.
Degree Level:
PhD
Available Subjects:
Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarships Benefits:
The candidates selected by Leiden University for this position will be offered a full-time, one-year term position, with the possibility of renewal for an additional maximum of three years with a salary of € 2,541 – € 4,670.
Eligible Nationalities:
International Students are eligible.
- To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
- Experience with transcriptomic analysis, knowledge of common bioinformatics tools;
- Experience with network approaches and WGCNA is considered a plus;
- Proficiency in R, experience with Shiny app development;
- Strong analytical skills, critical and lateral thinking;
- Strong communication skills and team player;
- Strong ability to work independently and creative thinker;
- Entrepreneurship interest or disposition is considered a plus.
Application Procedure:
- The applicants can visit the university portal to submit the initial application. However, to apply for this vacancy, please email Marjolijn Lugthart at [email protected].
- Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae with a list of publications
- Research Interests Statement (max an A4 page)
- Two reference letters
- Admission Requirements: The applicants must hold an MSc or PhD degree in bioinformatics or toxicology but strongly focus on data analysis and programming.
- Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
- TOEFL IBT – 90
- IELTS – 6.5