People using computers were often seen
as helpers, not leaders—
useful, but not essential.

Sometimes, the criticism was direct.
Sometimes subtle.
But the message was the same—
this work doesn’t really count.

Then biology changed.
The questions became bigger,
and experiments alone
were no longer enough.

Organizing knowledge by hand worked once.
Now it needs computers—
to handle scale, speed, and complexity.

Some patterns are simply invisible
if you look at one sample.
You need many—
and the right tools to understand them.

So we started building maps—
of genomes, cells, and systems.
Not perfect,
but extremely useful.

Ideas also had to become clearer.
It’s no longer enough to say something sounds right—
you have to measure it.

The divide between “types” of biologists
never really made sense.
We are solving the same problems—
just in different ways.

Progress didn’t wait for agreement.
It moved forward with data,
with code,
and with careful analysis.

What matters now is simple:
• Biology depends on computation
• Coding is an important skill
• Statistics helps us think clearly
• And the people building these tools
are shaping the future of science

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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Advt. No. 3 (8)/BP/13

A walk-in-interview will be held in the Biotech Park Office at Sector G, Jankipuram, Kursi Road, Lucknow (U.P.) August 27, 2013 at 11.00 a.m. for the following posts of DBT sponsored project tenable at Biotech Park. Interested candidates fulfilling the requisite qualifications, experience and age as given below, may appear on the date of interview, before the Selection Committee. The candidate will have to join immediately.

INTERVIEW ON August 27, 2013 at 11.00 A.M.

2. SENIOR PROGRAMMER (ONE POST)

a) Educational Qualification M.Sc. Bioinformatics with minimum 60% marks with two years of relevant experience or B.Tech. Bioinformatics or Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks with two years experience in Bioinformatics.

b) Job Requirement Development of databases in multi user environment and application softwares, maintenance of website, Drug designing and QSAR study etc.

c) Desirable Knowledge of Bioinformatics tools, Windows, Linux, C++, JAVA / JAVA Script, Visual Basic, CGI, DBMS/RDBMS and HTML. Experience in various domains of bioinformatics such as structure based drug designing, Newtonian dynamics and OSAR studies.

d) Age Below 35 years (as on the date of interview)

e) Emoluments Rs. 12,000/- per month fixed.

Appointment will be made initially for one year extendable on satisfactory performance till the duration of the project.

3. SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW: (ONE POST)

a) Educational Qualification M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Botany with minimum 60% marks and knowledge of handling database & database searching.

b) Essential Qualification Expertise in windows, Microsoft excel.

c) Desirable Good knowledge of statistical software packages like SPSS.

d) Age Below 35 years ( as on the date of interview)

e) Job Requirement: Management of database & website in multi user environment, computation of biological field data and generation of reports.

f) Emoluments

18000+ HRA for Net/GATE qualified
14000+ HRA for others

The appointment will be made till the duration of project.

Note: All the candidates should report for interview on or before 10.45 A.M.

General Conditions

The aforesaid positions are purely temporary and do not give the incumbent any right whatsoever for appointment on regular basis.
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http://www.bccs.uni.no/units/cbu/research/rehmsmeier/

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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As these positions are funded by the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) priority will be given to South African citizens and permanent residents however exceptional applicants who do not fulfil these criteria may be considered.

Applications including a CV outlining your experience together with a cover letter detailing why you are a suitable candidate should be sent to simon_at_sanbi.ac.za by 30th September 2013.

More @ http://www.sanbi.ac.za/hiv-phd-and-msc-research-positions/