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PhD position Proteomics related Bioinformatics
(Groningen), 38 hours per week University of Groningen
Job description
PhD position
The University of Groningen as partner of The Netherlands proteomics center offers a PhD position in the Department of Analytical Biochemistry (dr. Péter Horvatovich, prof. Rainer Bischoff) to work on a project entitled: ‘Proteomics related Bioinformatics: Quantitation, processing and classification algorithms for mass spectrometry’.

This PhD position is embedded within the larger collaborative network of The Netherlands Proteomics Center (NPC), a national center of excellence. The PhD project will focus on developing new bioinformatics tools and algorithms for processing and statistical analysis of proteomics LC-MS data. The work will consist in participating in the development of an integrated data processing framework interconnecting multiple open source data processing pipelines, quality control tools to assess the global and individual quality of LC-MS data processing modules, development tools for integration of multidimensional chromatography data and the development-specific of time alignment solutions for charge state- and isotope-shifted LC-MS data. This work will be performed in close collaboration with groups at the University of Utrecht (prof. Heck and dr. van Breukelen) and the European Bioinformatics Institute (dr. Hermjakob). The candidate will collaborate closely with other research group forming the Netherlands Bioinformatics for Proteomics Platform initiated by the NPC and the Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre (NBIC) and his/her developed tools will become part of the national proteomics bioinformatics framework using a grid environment.

The successful candidate will work in a team (PhD students and postdoctoral fellows) focusing on bioinformatics and analytical chemistry. The Department of Analytical Biochemistry has extensive experience in proteomics and proteomics-related bioinformatics with a focus on algorithms and methodological developments.

Requirements
University Graduate
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or bioinformatics. Experience in multivariate statistical analysis, algorithm development, multiple programming languages (c++, java, Matlab, Perl), database development and programming experience in parallel computing would be a distinctive advantage. Experience in proteomics and analytical techniques will be considered a plus. The candidate should enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

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

Conditions of employment

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2612
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 during the first year € 2042 gross per month. This amount will increase to € 2612 gross per month during the fourth year (salary level 1-1-2009). The appointment is for a period of four years which period should be finished with a PhD examination. After 18 months, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the remaining period.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Péter Horvatovich, +31 50 3633341 / +31 50 3637582 (fax) /
Telephone number: +31 50 3633336 secr.
E-mail address: p.l.horvatovich@rug.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

* About the organization
* Department of Analytical Biochemistry
* NPC

Applications with curriculum vitae and the names of three former or present supervisors that can be contacted as references must sent to: vmp@rug.nl

Application
You can apply for this job before 16-11-2008 by sending your application to:

University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vmp@rug.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT208290.

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