Group Leader Position: AI in Plant Biology
Group Leader Position: AI in Plant Biology
VIB
Ghent, Belgium
Job description
The VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology is looking for a Group Leader to join its faculty (Group Leader at VIB). We are particularly interested in recruiting a new PI who uses and develops artificial intelligence methods to address fundamental questions in plant biology.
We welcome applications across all domains of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and associated fields embedded within PSB research themes.
Examples of research topics include but are not limited to:
- development of new AI architectures for cell biology, developmental biology, (a)biotic stress response, systems biology, quantitative genetics, evolutionary genomics, …
- development of foundation models of cell and genome function using single-cell and spatial multi-omics data.
- AI-based modeling of cell morphology and tissue function using imaging and computer vision.
As a VIB Group Leader and (part-time, 10%) Ghent University (UGent) Professor, you will be expected to (continue to) build your research program with your own independent research group, and to set up or consolidate a strong network with other researchers within VIB, UGent and beyond. You strive for excellence in your research and thereby contribute to the scientific development of the Center for Plant Systems Biology.
Your profile
- PhD in machine learning or a related quantitative field (Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, (Bio)Engineering, Computational Biology/Chemistry) and extensive experience with molecular biology data analysis.
- Candidates will be considered at junior or more senior levels assuming relevant experience in foundational machine learning research and/or applied machine learning in an academic and/or industrial setting (post-doctoral).
- Excellent machine learning and programming experience.
- Solid knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
- Published impactful research, demonstrates creativity, originality and addresses relevant problems in biology & computational research.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire competitive funding.
- Interdisciplinary mindset and keen on collaborating broadly in the center, the department, and the university.
- Motivated to guide postdoctoral researchers, PhD interns, and full-time scientists.
- International working experience.
- You have a thorough knowledge of spoken and written English.
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