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Computational Biologist – Muscle Epigenetics

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:08:01 -0600

The general focus of the group centers on epigenetic regulation of myogenesis using facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) as paradigm. We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a strong interest in transcriptional regulation and epigenetics. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with wet biologists and will be in charge of developing computational and statistical methods to analyze next-generation sequencing data, including ChIP-Seq and RNA-Seq data. Computational programming skills (R, Perl, Python or C++) are required.

The laboratory is strategically located within the scientific environment of the San Raffaele Biomedical Area. There are ample opportunities to interact with other laboratories with interests in regulation of gene expression and disease. The Division of Regenerative Medicine has a strong emphasis on development of novel therapeutic approaches for muscular dystrophy.

Applicants should have demonstrated scientific productivity, good inter-personal and communication skills, and be able to work independently.

Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae and a list of three individuals that can serve as references by e-mail to:
Davide Gabellini, Ph. D.
Division of Regenerative Medicine
San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Milano, Italy
Phone +39.02.2643.5934
Fax +39.02.2643.5544
E-mail gabellini.davide@hsr.it
Gabellini lab website:
http://www.hsr.it/research/organization/divisions-centers/division-of-regenerative-medicine-stem-cells-and-gene-therapy/davide-gabellini/

SRF position in Computational Systems Biology Computational biology Group, IIIT-Delhi

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:56:08 -0600

An opportunity to perform research in DST supported project that involves building of mathematical models to understand the functional relationship between circadian rhythms and memory formation under stressful condition. In this project, mathematical model of circadian rhythms based on gene regulatory mechanisms will be unified with the mathematical model of calcium signal transduction pathway to understand and predict the formation of fear memory under stressful conditions. The research scholar will spend full time on this project to build new models and expected to contribute significantly to prepare the results for publication and presentation, and to contribute to grant proposals.

Required Qualifications: Masters in physics/chemistry/mathematics (or) MTech in bioengineering, chemical (or) Masters in any traditional field of science with outstanding performance throughout the program. Candidate should have cleared GATE/UGC-CSIR examinations. Applicant should have done basic mathematics courses like calculus, differential equations, numerical analysis etc in their degree program and have obtained good grades in those courses. Knowledge of MATLAB and C or at least one traditional programming language is absolutely necessary. Strong inclination to understand biological concepts is a must for this research work as this project is about modeling biological systems.

Salary: A fixed salary of Rs 18000 PM including HRA will be paid.

Last date for application: This advertisement is open until suitable candidate is found for the project.

Preferred Qualifications: - Expertise in dynamical systems theory, bifurcation theory, numerical simulations, parameter estimation.

Independence and high motivation for carrying out interdisciplinary research. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently. - Good working habits.

Interested candidates should submit both curriculum vitae and statement of interest in PDF format to sriramk@iiitd.ac.in and should clearly mention in the subject "Application for SRF".

Assistant Professor @ King Saud University Riyadh

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:57:18 -0600

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. and a strong background in Molecular and Cellular Biology, protein expression, FACS, or computational biology, and ability to work collaboratively.

This position will have a significant focus on providing analytical support for next generation sequencing data analysis – Exome-sequencing, Targetted sequencing as well as high-throughput genotyping on Illumina platform.

Job location:

Genome Research Chair
King Saud University, Riyadh-11451
KSA

Interested candidate may forward their CV to grcksu@gmail.com

Post-doc in Genomics of Fungi

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:47:08 -0600

Post-doc in Genomics of Fungi

Fungi are of central importance for the global carbon cycle because of
their role in the degredation of complex organic matter such as plant
material. Fungi also represent one of the last frontiers of
biodiversity, as their taxonomic diversity and metabolic potential
remain poorly understood. This is particularly true for those fungi that
are abundant in freshwaters.

\"MycoLink\" (Linking aquatic mycodiversity to ecosystem function) is an interdisciplinary project integrating the expertise of 4 Leibniz Institutes: IGB, ZALF, DSMZ, the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), and the Leibniz-Institute of Zoo- and Wildlife Research in Berlin (IZW). We are seeking to recruit outstanding young scientists to establish an innovative research program, and currently invite applications for:

PostDoc will focus on global biodiversity and evolutionary genomics of freshwater fungi, using second- and third-generation sequencing and bioinformatics to analyse natural populations and experimental cultures. For further information, contact Michael T. Monaghan (monaghan@igb-berlin.de) (http://monaghanlab.org).

PostDoc will focus on the ecological and functional role of aquatic fungi by combining state-of-the-art biochemical analyses with modeling in experimental and natural ecosystems. For further information, contact Hans-Peter Grossart & Katrin Premke (hgrossart@igb-berlin.de; premke@igb-berlin.de)

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field. Positions are available for up to three years. Salary is according to the German TvD. Positions will be based at IGB Berlin, IGB Neuglobsow, and at the Berlin Centre for Genomics in Biodiversity Research. The institutes of the Leibniz Association strive to increase the proportion of female scientists. Therefore, female candidates are specifically encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants with identical technical and personal qualification will be preferentially selected.

Please submit a curriculum vitae (including publication list), a brief statement of motivation and research interests, and the names and contact information of two referees. Please send all documents as a single pdf file to monaghan@igb-berlin.de.

Review of the applications will start on 21 February 2014 and continue until the positions are filled. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place in March.

Biodiversity, Ecology, and Genomics of Aquatic Fungi
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Berlin, Germany

Deadline for applications : unknown.

9th International Conference on the Bioinformatics of Genome Regulation and Structure\Systems Biology

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:11:47 -0600

The Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Novosibirsk, Russia, will arrange the 9th International Conference on the Bioinformatics of Genome Regulation and Structure\Systems Biology (BGRS\SB-2014) 23-2 June 2014. These regular bi-annual conference series have been run since 1998 and presents largest bioinformatics event in Russia.

Topics

bioinformatics, system biology, genomics, proteomic, sequencing, neuroinformatics, translational medicine, stem cells, supercomputing in biology

Weblink

http://conf.nsc.ru/BGRSSB2014

Contact

Prof. N.A.Kolchanov , Institute of Cytology and Genetics , Novosibirsk ; Phone: [+7(383)3634980]; Email: bgrs2014@bionet.nsc.ru