R&D specialist for the Molecular Disease Mechanisms group

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The Department of Life Sciences and Medicine and especially the Molecular Disease Mechanisms group is looking for a: Research and Development Specialist

The recruited person should:

• Participate in different projects with an active participation in meetings, collection and analyses of data
• Respect the rules of quality assurance
• Help with the organization of data

• Conduct bioinformatic analyses needed for the different projects within the group
• Participate and present obtained data in meetings
• Document performed analyses in a lab book
• Contribute to the generation of scientific reports
• Participate in different collaborations
• Curate clinical data obtained through the colorectal cancer collection

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Letellier Elisabeth.letellier@uni.lu

The activities can be subject to changes or adaptations if required by the project, the structure or the needs of the laboratory.

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related discipline
• Extensive bioinformatic expertise (Python, R, tools related to cell-cell interaction such as NicheNet, metatranscriptomic and metagenomic analyses)
• Previous professional experience as a biologist and bioinformatician
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Skills in written and spoken English is required, knowledge in German or French is an asset

We offer...

• Fully funded position with attractive salary
• An exciting international and interdisciplinary research environment
• State-of-the-art lab equipment and analysis tools in cancer biology
• Exciting contributions in the field of cancer therapies
• Very dynamic environment within a young University
• Friendly environment

Candidates need to submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

General information:

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval
• Internal Title: Research and development specialist
• Job Reference: UOL06431

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