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JRF @ BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:20:03 -0500

Department of Bioinformatics
School of Life Sciences
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY,
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620 024

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Project title: Structural and Functional Evolution of Bacterial ADP-ribosylation Superfamily–A Special Emphasis for Engineering Immunotoxins from Binary toxin A Funding Agency: Life Science Research Board, Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi

Tenure of the project: Three years or till the end of the project period.

Position: Junior Research Fellow (1 no.)

Essential qualification: First class in M.Sc. in Genomics/Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/Life Sciences

Desirable qualification: Experience in an area relevant (Molecular Microbiology, Protein engineering and Structural Bioinformatics) to the project.

Fellowship: Rs. 16, 000 per month plus HRA as per University rule.

Upper age limit: 28 years

Date of interview: 16-09-2013

Venue of interview: Department of Bioinformatics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli -620 024, Tamil Nadu

The above post is purely temporary and will be terminated with three month notice. The Terms and the condition of the appointment shall be governed according to DRDO, Govt. of India. The eligible candidates will bring their original certificates and documents at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Dr. P. CHELLAPANDI
Principal Investigator,
Department of Bioinformatics,
Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli -620 024, Tamil Nadu

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CPCRI Kasaragod Bioinformatics PA

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:15:53 -0500

CENTRAL PLANTATION CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
KASARAGOD -671 124, KERALA

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Walk-in-test cum interview for selection to the following temporary assignments sanctioned under the DBT sponsored adhoc time bound research scheme entitled "Establishment of a Sub-DIC" will be held at CPCRl, Kudlu PO, Kasaragod District, Kerala -6711 24 on the date and time indicated against each:

Project Assistant

Qualification: Essential: Masters Degree in Bioinformatics / B.Tech Degree in Bioinformatics

Desirable: 1. Experience in the field of bioinformatics
2. M.Phil / Doctoral degree in the field

Date of interview 24.09.2013 at 10.00 a.m.

Trainee – 2 Posts

Essential: Masters Degree in Bioinformatics or B.Tech Degree in Bioinformatics.

Date of interview 25.09.2013 at 10.00 a.m.

Studentship – 2 Posts

Essential Final Year/Semester students of MSc Bioinformatics or B.Tech Bioinformatics

Date of Interview 25.09.2013 at 10.00 a.m.

The candidates fulfilling the above eligibility criteria for Item No.1 & II shall apply online and walk-in for a written test and interview at CPCRI, Kasaragod on the respective dates at 10.00 a.m. The candidates for Studentship should submit the application through their Head of the Department. They shall also bring with them a set of bio data and original certificates in proof of age, educational qualifications, experience etc. Candidates who fail to produce the original of the Degree/PO certificates OR provisional certificate will not be allowed to attend the test / interview. Those who are qualified in written test will only be permitted to attend the interview.

No TA will be paid for the journey for attending the interview.

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PostDocs positions in computer science in HELSINKI, FINLAND

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:11:19 -0500

Several university departments in the Helsinki region, Finland, are looking for postdoctoral researchers in the field of computer science and information technology. Jobs are available at:
· Helsinki Institute for Information Technology HIIT, Aalto University and University of Helsinki, http://www.hiit.fi
· Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, http://www.cs.helsinki.fi
· Department of Information and Computer Science, Aalto University, http://ics.aalto.fi
· Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Aalto University, http://cse.aalto.fi
· Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Helsinki, http://mathstat.helsinki.fi/english/

Why Helsinki?
The collaborating Aalto University and University of Helsinki form a leading hub of computer science and modelling, including Machine learning, Data mining, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Cloud computing, Distributed computing, Human-centric ubiquitous ICT, Bioinformatics, etc.
Helsinki region is a safe, pleasant and attractive place to live in, with well-functioning services such as public transport etc. Finland has a comprehensive social security and health care system, including exceptionally good parental leaves, and children's day care services.

Positions are offered in:
Algorithm engineering (String Algorithms group)
Algorithmic bioinformatics (Genome-Scale Algorithmics group)
Automated reasoning and search, especially propositional logic (Computational Logic group)
Computational astrophysics and/or data analysis (Computational Methods and Data Analysis for Astrophysics group)
Computational biology and statistical methods in bioinformatics (Computational Systems Biology group)
Computational creativity and data mining (Discovery group)
Dynamic and large-scale networked systems (Data Communications Software group)
Intelligent multimodal information access (Content-Based Image and Information Retrieval Group)
Machine learning and neuroscience (Statistical Machine Learning group)
Machine learning for structured data (Kernel Machines, Pattern Analysis and Computational Biology group)
Machine learning methods for infectious disease epidemiology (Bayesian Statistics Group)
Probabilistic modeling and machine learning (Complex Systems Computation group)
Statistical machine learning (Statistical Machine Learning group)
Analysing ubiquitous sensor data (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)
Interactive visualization (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)
Affective computing and BCI (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)
Intelligent user interfaces and/or recommender systems (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)
Information retrieval and HCI (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)
Machine learning and data analysis, especially information retrieval, HCI, text and context data (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)
Probabilistic modeling and data analysis for bioinformatics (HIIT-Wide Focus Area)

More at http://www.hiit.fi/postdoc-call-2013

SocBiN Bioinformatics 2014

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:50:20 -0500

14th annual conference in Bioinformatics

Date : June 10-13

Organizers: The Society for Bioinformatics in Northern European countries (SocBiN) and the Norwegian Bioinformatics Platform / ELIXIR.NO

Venue: Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Norway

Topics:
Tools and technologies for integrative bioinformatics
Metagenomics
Comparative genomics and phylogeny
Post-ENCODE bioinformatics
Gene regulation
Cancer genomes
Marine genomics

PhD position in biochemistry towards bioinformatics at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 06:09:03 -0500

PhD position in biochemistry towards bioinformatics at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Reference number: SU FV-2293-13. Deadline for application: September 10, 2013.

Project title: Functional Inference from Domain Architecture and Orthology

Requirements

To be accepted as a PhD student, credits corresponding to four years of full-time studies at the undergraduate level are required, including credits corresponding to at least two years of fulltime studies in chemistry, life sciences or physics, depending on the program. The credits should include courses at the advanced level (second cycle) corresponding to one year and of these one semester should be a degree thesis. In order to facilitate the evaluation of merits and suitability for the PhD studies the curriculum vitae (CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic studies. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest. The title, number of credits and the length in full-time months of undergraduate thesis and project work, should be specified.

Information

More information about the project can be provided by the project leader. General information about the PhD training program may be requested from the director of graduate studies, Stefan Nordlund, stefan@dbb.su.se or from Lena Mäler, Head of Department (prefekt), lenam@dbb.su.se

Further information on the web:

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics: www.dbb.su.se

Stockholm University: www.su.se/english

Faculty of Science: www.science.su.se/english

The handbook for postgraduate students: www.doktorandhandboken.nu/english

Application The application should contain a personal letter (a letter of intent explaining why you are interested in the specific project, why you are interested in studying for a PhD, what you hope to accomplish during your PhD studies, and what skills you can bring to this project), a curriculum vitae, a list of two persons who may act as referees (with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses), copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records, and a copy of your undergraduate thesis and articles, if any.

In order to apply for this position, please use the Stockholm University web-based application form (where it is possible to select language):

To the application form for this position.

Welcome with your application no later than September 10, 2013.

Project leader: Erik Sonnhammer, Erik.Sonnhammer@sbc.su.se,
www.sonnhammer.sbc.su.se

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