PhD Position in Computational Genomics for Chromosomal Abnormality Detection in IVF Embryos

This PhD position at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) focuses on advancing genomic technologies for diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities in early-stage IVF embryos. The successful candidate will work within the Center for Medical Genetics, a globally recognized leader in reproductive genetics and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGT). The project aims to optimize sequencing-based methods to enhance patient care and maintain a leading role in the field. The PhD candidate will collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment, combining computational biology, bioinformatics, and biomedical sciences to address critical challenges in early embryo diagnostics. The position is based at the Brussels Health Campus (Jette) and offers a fully funded scholarship with opportunities for career development and research collaboration within the EUTOPIA alliance of European universities.

• Develop and optimize sequencing-based methods for detecting chromosomal abnormalities in early-stage IVF embryos.
• Conduct large-scale genomic data analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care in reproductive medicine.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including geneticists, biologists, and bioinformaticians, to integrate computational and experimental approaches.
• Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present results at international conferences.
• Contribute to the development of novel algorithms and tools for genomic data processing and visualization.
• Work within a high-performance computing environment to handle and analyze complex genomic datasets.