PhD in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science or related area
Research experience and technical virtuosity exemplified by a publication record in at least two of the following areas:
formal knowledge representation, ontologies, knowledge graphs
machine learning / deep learning
semantic web technologies
Programming skills, preferably Python or Java, and code versioning using GitHub/GitLab
Well versed in biomedicine (drug, genes, protein, phenotypes, interactions, etc)
Preferably experience working with biomedical databases (PubMed, DrugBank, CTD, etc)
Fluency in English, both oral and written, and scientific writing
We offer a rewarding career at a young university in the heart of Europe, with a distinct global perspective and a strong focus on innovative research and education;
The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO), supplement with local UM provisions.
We offer a 4 year full-time appointment as Postdoctoral researcher. Start date as soon as possible;
Remuneration will be according to according to standard salary levels for Postdoctoral researchers starting with a salary of €2.790,- with a yearly growth to €5.127,- gross a month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours/week);
On top of this, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end of the year allowance;
We offer an attractive package of fringe benefits such as, reduction on collective health insurance, substantial leave arrangements, optional model for designing a personalised benefits package, sport facilities which staff may use at a modest charge and application for attractive fiscal arrangements for employees from abroad;
We provide a stimulating, collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development;
Maastricht University has an excellent international reputation, and Maastricht itself is a beautiful, open-minded city located in the center of Western Europe.