PhD research position in Bioinformatics & Machine Learning
Functional Genomics Unit, IJB & Machine Learning Group,
Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Brussels, Belgium

Position description :
Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research position at the Functional
Genomics Unit (FGU), Medicine Department, Institut jules Bordet (IJB), Belgium.
The researcher will get his/her PhD in the Machine Learning Group (MLG),
Computer Science Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium.

The vacancy available to be filled in soon offers tenure of four years. The
researcher is expected to carry out fundamental research in Machine Learning
(MLG) and to take an active role in the applied research projects of the FGU,
which is funding the position.

The Functional Genomics Unit is a research group that carries out applied
research on genomics in breast cancer. Cutting-edge bio- technologies are used
to bring new insights in breast cancer biology.
These new discoveries are then brought to clinic (translational
research) in order to improve the management of breast cancer patients.

The Machine Learning Group is a research group that carries out theoretical
research on statistical machine learning, predictive modeling and computational
statistics, and takes part in several applied research projects in domains as
diverse as data mining, bioinformatics to biomedical engineering and wireless
sensor networks.

This inter-disciplinary position provides unique opportunities in
bioinformatics. Previous studies involving microarray and survival data in
breast cancer led to high impact publications (see
http://www.ulb.ac.be/di/map/bhaibeka/research.html
for an overview). The machine learning methods introduced in these articles deal
specifically with the high dimensionality of the microarray data and the
fitting/validation of models for survival prediction of the patients.

*Qualifications

Candidates are expected to attach their transcripts and a letter of
recommendation from their MSc supervisor or any other relevant person.

Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills, the ability to work
independently, strong interpersonal skills, good writing and oral communication.
Any research experience on data mining, machine learning, and statistical
analysis will be an asset as well as an experience in microarray data analysis.

Upon offer of a position, the candidates who are non-EU citizens are required to
obtain an appropriate long-term Schengen visa; further information is available
from their nearest Belgian embassy.

*Deadline

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as positions will remain
open until filled in by a suitable candidate.

*Contact

Candidates are invited to send their CV with the detailed list of publications
and a research statement in .pdf format by email to gbonte@...

The subject field of your email must include MLG-JOB: research position.

*Equal Opportunity Employer

ULB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing more
handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
ULB wishes to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are
under-represented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pr. Gianluca Bontempi
Head of the Computer Science Department - Département d'Informatique Head of the
Machine Learning Group

Université Libre de Bruxelles
Boulevard du Triomphe - CP212
1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
email: gbonte@...
Office Phone: +32-2-650 55 91
Fax: +32 2 650.56.09
web: http://www.ulb.ac.be/di/mlg


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