Junior Postdoctoraal Biostatisticus

Within our research group, you will work on a unique set of bioinformatics projects focused on tick immunity and Lyme disease. Your work will include the analysis of spatial transcriptomics data from skin biopsies, immunophenotyping of PBMCs, and proteomic and single B-cell sequencing data.

You will collaborate with immunologists, molecular biologists, and clinical researchers at Amsterdam UMC as well as with (inter)national partners.

You will develop and implement bioinformatics analyses for:

• Spatial transcriptomics (10X Genomics Xenium in situ);;
• Flow cytometry data (Cytek Aurora);
• Proteomics data (HuProt arrays);
• Single B-cell sequencing (VDJ analysis);
• Transcriptomic validation (MACE & RNA-seq).

In addition to data analysis, there is room for initiative and methodological innovation.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field;
• Experience with RNA-seq or other transcriptomics platforms;
• Proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python.

Soft skills:

• You work accurately, independently, and as part of a team;
• You communicate clearly (English required);
• You have an affinity for immunology or infectious diseases.

• A flying start to your career in scientific research.
• Plenty of room for your drive to shape tomorrow's healthcare.
• Working on large-scale and in-house research, with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
• You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
• A 12-month contract, with the intention to extend for another 12 months.
• Salary scale 10: € 3.493 to € 5.504 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Calculate your net salary here. From July 1st, 2025, there will be a salary increase of 3%, up to the maximum amount of scale 11.
• Holiday hours: 190,4 per year for fulltime and a possibility to save additional hours.
• Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
• For >7 km each way, 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs and, for private transport, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km each way.
• Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme. Moreover, you will receive a reimbursement of €0.18 per km.

Watch this video with more information about joining Amsterdam UMC Research BV.

The Lyme borreliosis research group, led by Prof. Dr. Joppe Hovius, is an interdisciplinary team within the Center for Infection and Molecular Medicine (CIMM) at Amsterdam UMC and part of Amsterdam UMC Multidisciplinary Lyme Disease Center (AMLC). The team consists of approximately 15 people, including physician-scientists, PhD students, postdocs, a (nurse) research coordinator, a nurse specialist, a project manager, and students. We are known for our collegial atmosphere and are a close-knit group thanks to weekly meetings, active supervision, and regular social activities.

Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports non-profit scientific research. In doing so, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders offer support in the field of project management, finance and human resources. In medical scientific research projects, legal support is also provided.

Watch the video to find out more.

During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.

If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact Melissa van Gool, Postdoc, via m.vangool@amsterdamumc.nl.

For more information about the application procedure, please contact Chey Edwards, Recruitment advisor, via c.i.edwards@amsterdamumc.nl or via + 31 6 214 87 245.

A reference check, screening and hiring test may be part of the procedure. Read here whether that applies to you. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.