We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate for a research project at VU Amsterdam. The project aims to implement a Generative AI-assisted platform for rebuilding scientific workflows and making them FAIR, reusable, and executable.
If you’re passionate about GenAI, Bioinformatics, FAIR principles, and Open Science, enjoy interdisciplinary research, and want to work in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Dr. Zerrin Isik and Dr. Ronald Siebes
z.isik@vu.nl, r.m.siebes@vu.nl
Required:
BSc and MSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
Solid programming and development skills (Python, Git, Bash).
Experience with machine learning (e.g PyTorch/TensorFlow).
Strong interest in generative AI and prompt engineering.
Strong interest in data (genomics, imaging etc.) analysis for Bioinformatics.
Nice-to-have:
Scientific publications on applications of generative AI
Interest in Bioinformatics software development
Familiarity with workflow systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow, Galaxy)
As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.
Only online applications through our vacancies portal will be accepted; applications by email will not be considered.
Please apply via workingat.vu.nl/vacancies/phd-in-genai-for-scientific-workflow-reconstruction-and-fair-publication-amsterdam-1220815