Postdoc AI-aided inference of protein interaction networks (Zwijnaarde, 9052) en Universiteit Gent

Vacancy Postdoc AI-aided inference of protein interaction networks

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students. 

YOUR TASKS

In the framework of a collaborative project with IMEC, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in computational biology/bioinformatics/structural biology. Your task will be to leverage state-of-the-art AI techniques with expert knowledge and biologically relevant assumptions in the context of AI-aided inference of protein interaction networks. Good programming skills and knowledge of structural biology, protein chemistry, and/or protein regulation are a prerequisite. You will be embedded in IDLab Bioinformatics, headed by Prof. K. Marchal and Prof. T. Demeester. The group’ s research focus is on bioinformatics method development by combining advanced AI with biological principles http://www.ugent.be/ea/idlab/en/members/kathleen-marchal.htm. Research will be performed in close collaboration with experts in molecular dynamics, network biology and systems biology.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a PhD degree in Engineering, Bioscience engineering, Sciences or an equivalent degree with a focus on bioinformatics, computational biology, network or structural biology
• You have strong interest in interdisciplinary research
• Interest/knowledge of computer science and/or machine learning
• Interest/knowledge of omics data analysis, gene regulation or structural modeling
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and/or C++ as well as Linux systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of one year.
• Your contract will start on 1/01/2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4.  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”:
  • Two references
  • A motivation letter, including your future research ambitions

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Kathleen Marchal ([email protected]. Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected].