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The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB):

Postdoctoral researcher in human microbiomics – bioinformatics (m/f)

· Fixed-term contract 2 years, 40h/week, may be extended up to 5 years.
· Employee status (start date: as soon as possible)
· Reference number: I1R-ENV-COM-110000

• Area: Bioinformatic analysis of integrated omic data from human microbiomes.

Tasks/Mission:

· Development, implementation and application of bioinformatic solutions for the integration and analysis of metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, metaproteomic and metabolomic data.
· Implementation and continued development of user-friendly tools for genome-centric meta-omics.

Profile: 
· A PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology or related disciplines. 
· Solid experience in computer programming or scripting language commonly used in bioinformatics (Perl, Python, Java, R, etc.).
· Previous experience in bioinformatic analysis of mixed microbial communities or Systems Biology datasets will be considered assets.
· A good working knowledge of basic statistical concepts.
· Excellent working knowledge of English.

Offer:
· Exciting interdisciplinary project in microbial Eco-Systems Biology in collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (Bork group).
· Fully funded position.
· A multi-disciplinary international research environment.
· The University of Luxembourg offers highly competitive salaries based on the candidate's experience and is an equal opportunity employer

Applications (in English) should contain the following documents: 
· A detailed curriculum vitae
· Cover letter mentioning the reference number
· List of publications if applicable
· Description of past research experience and future interests
· Name and addresses of three referees