Nhu Loc Thuy (Loc Thuy) Tran-Ph.D. Researcher in Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology
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Ph.D. Researcher in Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology
University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences)
- Generated and analysed large-scale RNA-seq data (>800 samples) using R, Python, and high-performance computing (HPC/Linux) systems.
- Integrated multi-omics data (genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic); applied Bayesian approaches and machine learning to study gene expression variation and inheritance of complex traits.
- Mentored B.Sc. and M.Sc. students in experimental design, programming in R/Python/Bash, biostatistics, data visualisation and scientific presentations.
M.Sc. in Biology (Fast-Track Ph.D. Programme, CEPLAS)
Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf
- Conducted genome-wide association and genotype–environment analyses.
- Developed variant-calling workflows for 400 whole-genome samples.
- Thesis: Natural variation in seed secondary dormancy in Arabidopsis thaliana (Final grade: 1.0 – Very Good) - later published in Molecular Ecology (2025).
B.Sc. in Life Sciences (Major: Molecular Plant Biology)
HAN University of Applied Sciences
- Research placements during the studies (ERASMUS-funded):
- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Germany
- German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), Germany
- Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland – Minor in Food Sciences.
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Experienced in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Education, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Research and Development.
Skills
- Advanced User Of R (6+ Yrs), Python (4+ Yrs), Bash (3+ Yrs), Git (3+ Yrs).
- Experienced In Rna-Seq And Wgs & Multi-Omics Data Integration.
- Experienced In Developing Bioinformatics Pipeline; Workflow Automation (Slurm Hpc/Snakemake), Version Control (Git/Github).
- Strong Background In Statistics, Bayesian Inference, And Machine Learning For Biological Data.
- Data Visualisation, Qc, And Reproducible Reporting (Rmarkdown, Quarto).
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University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences)
Ph.D. Researcher · Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology · Cologne, Germany
Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf
M.Sc. in Biology, Fast-Track Ph.D. Programme, CEPLAS · Biology · Düsseldorf, Germany · 1.0 – Very Good
HAN University of Applied Sciences
B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Major: Molecular Plant Biology · Life Sciences · Netherlands
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Nhu Loc Thuy is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Nhu Loc Thuy speaks the following languages: Vietnamese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Nhu Loc Thuy has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Nhu Loc Thuy has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Nhu Loc Thuy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Nhu Loc Thuy would be well-suited for roles such as: Ph.D. Researcher in Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology, M.Sc. in Biology (Fast-Track Ph.D. Programme, CEPLAS), B.Sc. in Life Sciences (Major: Molecular Plant Biology).
Nhu Loc Thuy's most recent position is Ph.D. Researcher in Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology at University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences).
In recent years, Nhu Loc Thuy has worked for University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences) and Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf.
Nhu Loc Thuy is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Education. Nhu Loc Thuy also has some experience in Food and Beverage.
Nhu Loc Thuy is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development.
Nhu Loc Thuy has recently worked in industries like Education, Agriculture, and Biotechnology.
Nhu Loc Thuy has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development.
Nhu Loc Thuy holds a Doctorate in Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology from University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences), a Master in Biology from Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf and a Bachelor in Life Sciences from HAN University of Applied Sciences.
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