VIB’s Center for AI and Computational Biology and KU Leuven’s Department of Human Genetics seek a group leader and professor developing AI and mechanistic mathematical models for biological questions. Potential themes include hybrid mechanistic and deep-learning models, genome-regulation foundation models, single-cell and spatial multi-omics, protein structure and interaction networks, imaging-based models of cells and tissues, and disease digital twins. The appointment includes salary, core research funding and access to research infrastructure. Responsibilities encompass building an independ