Flow Cytometry Data Analysis Expert

Job title:

Flow Cytometry Data Analysis Expert

Company

VIB

Job description

VIB [https://vib.be/en#/] is widely recognized as an established and world-leading knowledge center in life sciences and biotechnology with an excellent reputation in technology transfer. The unique combination of strategic basic research and a clear focus on innovation & business is one of the major contributors to its success. VIB is highly committed to being the driving force behind the growth of the dynamic life sciences cluster in Flanders.
The VIB Technologies program [https://vibcoreprogram.sites.vib.be/en] constitutes the centralized scientific research infrastructure of the institute and allows scientists access to high-end and innovative technologies. The VIB Technologies comprises 12 state-of-the-art core facilities, each with a specific technology focus and located on the VIB premises in Ghent, Leuven, or Brussels https://vib.be/en/technologies#/ [https://vib.be/en/technologies#/] . The role of these core facilities is to support the 1700 researchers at VIB with their expertise. Within VIB technologies we have over 120 staff members.
The VIB Flow Core Ghent is one of the leading flow cytometry cores in Europe and provides services to VIB research groups, academic institutions, and industrial partners. Our facility has a broad range of (imaging) flow cytometer analyzers, fluorescence activated cell sorters (FACS) and multiplex devices. The central lab is located at the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research, Technologiepark, Zwijnaarde.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Computational Flow Cytometry Expert to join our dedicated team of five professionals. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our data analysis services and providing expert guidance to our user base in the analysis of generated data. Additionally, the candidate will be instrumental in expanding our training program offerings, with a particular emphasis on computational cytometry. A key responsibility will be the development and implementation of robust automated computational flow cytometry data analysis pipelines.
More detailed information about our core, service offerings, and state-of-the-art instrumentation can be found here:
https://flowcore-gent.sites.vib.be/en [https://flowcore-gent.sites.vib.be/en]
https://connect.vib.be/facilities/flowcore/devices [https://connect.vib.be/facilities/flowcore/devices] Job description
The successful candidate will play a key role in the Flow Core and report directly to the Head of Core. Your responsibilities will be:
Assist researchers with experimental setup, panel design, and data analysis.
Help continue to build a high standard quality control and assurance system with a focus on the generated data.
Train users and newcomers on best practices for data generation, storage, and analysis.
Develop, together with the Head of Core, a training program to keep the core users updated on the latest developments in the field of flow cytometry bioinformatics.
Assist with new assay and technology development.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement of core services.Profile
PhD/MSc/professional BSc in a relevant field (e.g. Biology, BioInformatics, Computational Biology).
Minimum 5 years of experience with high parameter flow cytometry and FACS data analysis.
Good knowledge of flow cytometry analysis software (e.g., DiVa, FlowJo).
Dedication to serving the scientific community with best-practice flow cytometry data analysis.
Proficient experience with programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
Motivation to work in a team and closely coordinate with facility users.
Strong organizational skills.
Eagerness to learn new techniques, expand knowledge and take responsibility.
Experience in training is a plus.
Team player with excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
Good oral and written communication skills in English. We offer
We offer an exciting and versatile function in a dynamic, fast-growing flow core facility, equipped with state-of-the-art flow cytometers (>20 devices). VIB is a stimulating international and multidisciplinary environment. We have a broad and extensive user base and a qualified team. You will have the opportunity to expand your expertise in a wide variety of research areas, including biomedical research and plant biotechnology. At VIB, you will work at a leading international research institution. We offer a full-time employment with an open-ended contract and a competitive compensation package. How to apply?
Motivated candidates are asked to apply online.The job application can be in English or Dutch and should contain a motivation letter, a CV and if possible one or two references.The position will be available starting from December 1st, 2025.

Expected salary

Location

Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen

Job date

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:27:28 GMT

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