University of Groningen
(1,0 fte)
(Groningen), 38 hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD position in Design of Genetical Genomics Experiments
at the Groningen Bioinformatics Centre. The goal of genetical genomics is to infer the causal relationships between DNA, transcripts, proteins, metabolites and other individual components of a biological system. You will be responsible for developing and applying novel methods for design of effective and cost-efficient ‘genetical genomics’ experiments which may include environmental perturbations or host-pathogen interactions. You will develop and apply quantitative modelling approaches for simulating genetical genomics experiments.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
University of Groningen
Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25.000 students and members of staff.
The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.
The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Groningen Bioinformatics Centre is expanding its activities in Systems Genetics, Systems Biology, Computational Biology and Biosoftware development and is looking for a new enthusiastic team member.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2000 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of € 2558 gross per month in the final year. Objective of the temporary 4-year position is the production of a number of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, which together will form the basis of a thesis leading to a PhD degree (dr.) at the University of Groningen. After the first year, there will be an evaluation as to the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. R.C. Jansen
E-mail address: r.c.jansen@rug.nl
Or Dr. R. Breitling
E-mail address: r.breitling@rug.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 03-09-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vmp@rug.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT208206.
(Groningen), 38 hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD position in Design of Genetical Genomics Experiments
at the Groningen Bioinformatics Centre. The goal of genetical genomics is to infer the causal relationships between DNA, transcripts, proteins, metabolites and other individual components of a biological system. You will be responsible for developing and applying novel methods for design of effective and cost-efficient ‘genetical genomics’ experiments which may include environmental perturbations or host-pathogen interactions. You will develop and apply quantitative modelling approaches for simulating genetical genomics experiments.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
- excellent grades for MSc in statistical genetics, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, computer science or a related field
- pro-active, ambitious and collaborative attitude
- excellent communication and reporting skills.
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)
Organization
University of Groningen
Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the 25.000 students and members of staff.
The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.
The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Groningen Bioinformatics Centre is expanding its activities in Systems Genetics, Systems Biology, Computational Biology and Biosoftware development and is looking for a new enthusiastic team member.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2000 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of € 2558 gross per month in the final year. Objective of the temporary 4-year position is the production of a number of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, which together will form the basis of a thesis leading to a PhD degree (dr.) at the University of Groningen. After the first year, there will be an evaluation as to the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. R.C. Jansen
E-mail address: r.c.jansen@rug.nl
Or Dr. R. Breitling
E-mail address: r.breitling@rug.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 03-09-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vmp@rug.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT208206.
