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Nhu Loc Thuy (Loc Thuy) Tran
Ph.D. Researcher in Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology
Experience
Oct 2022 - Jan 2026
3 years 4 monthsGermany
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.
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 3 monthsGermany
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).
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021
3 years 11 monthsNetherlands
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 (7 years), Biotechnology (5 years), Education (4.5 years), and Food and Beverage (4 years).
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Education
Food and Beverage
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Experienced in Research and Development (8 years).
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).
Languages
Vietnamese
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2022 - Jan 2026
University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences)
Ph.D. Researcher · Quantitative Genetics & Computational Biology · Cologne, Germany
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf
M.Sc. in Biology, Fast-Track Ph.D. Programme, CEPLAS · Biology · Düsseldorf, Germany · 1.0 – Very Good
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021
HAN University of Applied Sciences
B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Major: Molecular Plant Biology · Life Sciences · Netherlands
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Where is Nhu Loc Thuy based?
Nhu Loc Thuy is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Nhu Loc Thuy speak?
Nhu Loc Thuy speaks the following languages: Vietnamese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Nhu Loc Thuy have?
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.
What roles would Nhu Loc Thuy be best suited for?
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).
What is Nhu Loc Thuy's latest experience?
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).
What companies has Nhu Loc Thuy worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Nhu Loc Thuy has worked for University of Cologne (CEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence in Plant Sciences), Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, and HAN University of Applied Sciences.
Which industries is Nhu Loc Thuy most experienced in?
Nhu Loc Thuy is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Education. Nhu Loc Thuy also has some experience in Food and Beverage.
Which business areas is Nhu Loc Thuy most experienced in?
Nhu Loc Thuy is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D).
Which industries has Nhu Loc Thuy worked in recently?
Nhu Loc Thuy has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Education.
Which business areas has Nhu Loc Thuy worked in recently?
Nhu Loc Thuy has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D).
What is Nhu Loc Thuy's education?
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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