We are seeking a highly motivated young PhD student with strong interest in high throughput data analysis.
Detailed descriptions of our recent research activities may be found here:
http://www.humanitas-research.org/condorelli-gianluigi-md-phd/

Position is available starting from October/November. A probationary period of one month will be required.

Please send a CV along with a cover letter stating the reasons for applying and contact details of one or more referees to Dr. Paolo Kunderfranco (paolo.kunderfranco@humanitasresearch.it).

Center for Computational Natural Sciences and Bioinformatics

Junior Research Fellowship Position

Applications are invited for one JRF position in the following DAE sponsored project.

Title of the project: Insight into the Structure–Function Relationships of Chemically Modified Nucleic Acids: A Molecular Dynamics Simulations Study.

The above project involves theoretical modelling and simulations on chemically modified nucleic acids to investigate their structures, dynamics and thermodynamic stabilities.

Desired qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Bioinformatics; GATE/UGC-CSIR NET qualification.

To apply: Send detailed curriculum vitae by e-mail to the following address on or before 31 August 2015: Prof. U. Deva Priyakumar (devalab@iiit.ac.in), CCNSB, IIIT-H, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 032.

The project is on bacterial gene gain and loss and emerging pathogenicity, and is described in full here: https://www.ebi.ac.uk/research/postdocs/ebpods/projects/goldman-welch-2015 . The EMBL-EBI / Cambridge Computational Biomedical Postdoctoral (“EBPOD”)

The closing date for applications is 3 September 2015. Nick Goldman EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute Nick Goldman

More at https://www.ebi.ac.uk/research/postdocs/ebpods/projects/goldman-welch-2015

Applications are invited for one JRF position supported by DST sponsored project in Bioinformatics with Dr. Tarun Kumar Bhatt.

Title of the project: Molecular Modeling of malaria parasite ‘secretome’: A potential drug target

Fellowship: Rs. 14000 consolidated

Duration of project: 36 months.

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics with minimum 55% marks. Age limit as per government rule.

Candidates with good experience of molecular modeling, In-silico screening, MD simulation and database formation will be preferred. Good knowledge of Linux operating system is desirable.

How to apply: Interested candidate can send soft copy of application in format given below to tarun@curaj.ac.in on or before 29/08/2015.

1. Name
2. Fathers name
3. Date of Birth
5. Age
6. Sex
7. Address
8. Telephone / mobile no.
9. Email:
10. Academic qualifications starting from 10th class.
11. Summary of experience in molecular modeling, In-silico screening and database formation.

General Conditions:

1.Selected candidate would be informed for date and time of the interview via email .
2. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

More at http://www.curaj.ac.in/2015/Rec/aug/Advertisement%20for%20post%20of%20JRF%20under%20DST%20project%28BioTech%29.pdf

Jawaharlal Nehru University has been granted funds by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India to initiate an Inter-School programme in JNU to strengthen training and research called "DBT-Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advanced Research and education" with the broad project area entitled "From Molecules to Systems: Exploring biological space using chemical and synthetic biology" cutting across Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences.

Applications are invited for the following purely temporary posts at various levels in the various Group projects for Research and Technical positions. The project is upto March 2017, but the appointments shall be initially for a period of one year, renewable every year depending on the performance of project staff:

Project Sub-Title: Synthetic Genomics: Making sense out of 'junk' DNA

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - 01 Post

Qualifications: M.Sc in Bioinformatics, with minimum 2 year research experience, specialization in microRNA, molecular modelling, systems and/or Synthetic biology with publication in the relevant area would be desirable.

Investigator: Prof. Pawan Kumar Dhar

Fellowship: Rs. 14000+30% HRA p.m.

Project Sub-Title: "Structure, function, and dynamics of biomolecules and Molecular engineering"

Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) - 01 Post

Essential Qualifications: PhD in Science(Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, & Statistics), specialized in the area of Computational Biology/Structural Bioinformatics/ Quantum Chemistry/Molecular Dynamics & Simulation /Systems Biology , reflected by thesis topics and or publication of papers during PhD and/or Post doctoral experience.

Desirable Qualifications: Computational methods and designing experience in the field of Structure based or ligand based drug design, Chemoinformatics, Programming capabilities as required for developing tools in the computational & systems Biology.

Investigator: Prof. Indira Ghosh, SCIS

Salary: Rs. 22, 000 + 30% HRA

(Note: Revised emoluments shall be payable if Educational Qualifications or Eligibility Criteria as per DST OM No. A.20020/11/97-IFD dated 31-03-2010 are met by the research personnel)

The applications on plain paper indicating name, date of birth/age, address, essential / technical / professional qualifications, experience, research work, should reach the Programme Coordinator on or before 27th August 2015 at the following address:

The Envelop should be marked for the Post applied for. Any clarifications regarding projects may be sought from the respective project investigators as mentioned.

Address for correspondence:
Programme Coordinator
DBT-JNU BUILDER programme
School of Biotechnology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067

More at http://www.jnu.ac.in/career/currentjobs.htm