Postdoctoral researcher Bioinformatics of microbiome-virus-host interactions in insects

12 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc)

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Biological sciences » Zoology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

3 Feb 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are highly effective pollinators of flowering plants, including many food crops. However, managed honeybee colonies suffer from various health issues including pathogen infection leading to weakened immune responses, making colonies more susceptible to other stressors such as pesticides and poor nutrition. The honeybee gut microbiota is believed to play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining health by aiding in digestion, nutrient absorption and training of the immune system. Moreover, the microbiota is also believed to be important for resilience against viral and parasitic infections. This process and especially the role of specific bacteria and their viruses (bacteriophages) is poorly understood. Wil you help us with new research?
In an international project, involving scientists from Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands, we aim to understand the interplay between bacteria, bacteriophages and viral pathogens in honeybees. The project involves a tight collaboration of consortium members to perform experimental work and bioinformatic analyses on honeybee resilience to infection.
For this project, we are looking for an enthusiastic postdoc to perform bioinformatic analyses of the (development of the) immune response of bees carrying different combinations of bacteria and phages, using mRNA, small RNA and single-cell RNA sequencing. In addition, you may also contribute to ongoing bioinformatic projects in the lab.
Tasks and responsibilities

• Conducting research on microbiome-virus-host interactions in insects using bioinformatic approaches.
• Collaborating with consortium members on the design and execution of experiments.
• Presenting results at consortium meetings and (inter)national conferences.
• Drafting manuscripts for publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervising students during research internships.

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/357708/postdoctoral-researcher-bioinfo…

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Our new colleague is a creative, enthusiastic, and independent researcher/bioinformatician with a PhD degree in a relevant research field. Experimental biologists with significant bioinformatic experience wishing to transition to a more computational project are encouraged to apply.
Your profile:

• A PhD degree in a relevant research field.
• Experience with analyses of next-generation sequence data.
• Extensive experience in R and Shell scripting and data management.
• Experience with single cell data analysis is a plus.
• Self-motivated and collaborative mindset.
• Good track record of scientific publications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Additional Information
Benefits

At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.598 and € 5.669 (scale 10) for full-time employment (36 hours per week). You will also receive an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and, depending on the position, an allowance of 47% to 72% for working irregular hours.
• 176 vacation hours per year based on a 36-hour working week.

Selection process

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then email to prof. Ronald van Rij , professor of Virology. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Additional comments

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then email to prof. Ronald van Rij , professor of Virology. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/357708/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Radboudumc

Country

Netherlands

City

Nijmegen

Postal Code

6525 GA

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Geofield

Contact

City

Nijmegen

Website

http://www.radboudumc.nl/

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Postal Code

6525 GA

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