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Research Associate Bioinformatics in IISc Recruitment 2020

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:53:34 -0500

Research Associate Bioinformatics in IISc Recruitment 2020

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. (Bioinformatics/ Biophysics/ Biotechnology or any other stream of biological/ physical sciences) with a minimum of two publications in reputed peer reviewed journals in the area of structural bioinformatics or biophysics or biomolecular modeling/ simulation.

Job description: Development of bioinformatics tools and algorithms/software for structure based analysis of biomolecular systems. Programmatic access to major biomolecular databases using APIs Knowledge based prediction and analysis of biomolecular structure, function and interactions. Docking/simulations for inhibitor design.

Desirable Qualifications (Research Associate/s): i) Strong computer programming skills (in Python/PERL/PHP or C++ or object oriented database management systems like MySQL etc or scripting languages under LINUX/UNIX environment).

ii) Extensive experience in computational analysis of biomolecular structure/interactions and usage of advanced biomolecular simulation softwares. iii) Adequate knowledge of major databases, webservers and softwares in the area of biomolecular structure/function and drug design. iv) Familiarity with Parallel Programming environments and experience in usage of high-end HPC clusters.

The candidates must highlight their experience in above mentioned fields/topics in their CV. Initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year, subject to extension after review of performance.

Emoluments: As per DST, GOI norms and commensurate with experience.

More at https://www.iisc.ac.in/positions-open/

Scientist position in Structural Bioinformatics at Lonza

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:38:06 -0600

Lonza (https://www.lonza.com/) are seeking a highly motivated and skilled (Senior) Scientist with experience in Structure-based Protein Engineering and Bioinformatics to join Lonza's Applied Protein Services (APS) Bioinformatics team based in Cambridge, UK.

More at https://instruct-eric.eu/jobs/scientist-position-in-structural-bioinformatics-at-lonza-cambridge-uk/

Bioinformatician at QUB, UK

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:43:23 -0500

The post-holder will work under the direction of the Precision Medicine Centre of Excellence's (PMC) Bioinformatics lead and collaborate closely with the Scientific and Clinical leads. The primary responsibilities will be to develop, validate and maintain data analysis pipelines and algorithms that enable the comprehensive analysis of genomic information derived from cancer specimens, within the context of clinical studies. The PMC is an ISO 15189:2012 accredited medical laboratory (Ref 20634), providing an integrated cancer diagnostic and clinical research service that combines high throughput genomics and digital pathology (www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/PMC).

About the person:

Essential criteria:

Hold or be about to obtain* a PhD in Computational biology, Bioinformatics, computing science or related subjects. (*must be obtained within 3 months of the closing date for the post) or MSc equivalent with at least 3 years' work experience in a relevant role.
Significant relevant research experience in genomics or work experience in a relevant technical/scientific role.
Significant experience in managing and analysing NGS data and other big data.
Experience in developing and maintaining analysis pipelines.
Experience working with Linux/UNIX environments.
Proficiency with python, bash, R and/or equivalent languages.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document linked on our website.

More at https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open

Research Fellow in Bioinformatics @ Queen's University Belfast -Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:33:02 -0500

Ref: 13/102900

Available immediately until 30th November 2015, to work on the development of bioinformatics approaches to aid analysis of data derived from the metabolomic profiling of biological matrices. The successful applicant will lead research activities on an FP7 funded EU-wide collaborative project aimed at establishing biomarker-based strategies for high throughput diagnostic screening. Key tasks will involve multivariate analysis of large datasets, bioinformatic-based selection and validation of identified markers, construction of metabolomic spectral profile databases and development of machine learning/database searching approaches amenable to analytical screening techniques. This position will offer the opportunity to travel and undertake work with project collaborators based in the Republic of Ireland and Europe.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Terry McGrath, email: terry.mcgrath@qub.ac.uk.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 31st October 2013
Salary scale: £30,424 – £39,649 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: Monday 21st October 2013

Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

More @ https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=5616943npO&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA

Interview with a bioinformatician series ...

Jitendra Narayan — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:30:15 -0600

The aim of this series to interviews some notable bioinformaticians to get their views on various aspects of bioinformatics research. Hopefully these answers will prove useful to others in the field, especially to those who are just starting their bioinformatics careers.

This series will be available at BOL every fortnight.

Research Associate Bioinformatician @ University of Bristol

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 05:46:29 -0500

This 0.5 fte role will have specific responsibility for the bioinformatic side of a Health Innovation Challenged Fund (HICF) research project investigating the application of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies to the analysis of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) in childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing an analysis pipeline primarily to fit with the clinical need, but with the capacity to answer innovative research questions.

For informal enquiries please contact Anne Walsh via email: anne.walsh@bristol.ac.uk.

Apply at http://www.bris.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nPostingID=3639&nPostingTargetID=13346&option=28&sort=DESC&respnr=1&ID=Q50FK026203F3VBQBV7V77V83&JobNum=ACAD101624&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=uobext

Bioinformatics Head (Bioinformatics Manager III), Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory at Frederick National Laboratory

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:19:48 -0500

Frederick National Laboratory seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and seasoned bioinformatics professional to join our leadership team and direct the exceptional Bioinformatics Group at the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory (CGR). CGR has a diverse team of bioinformatics and computational scientists that support all areas of bioinformatics and data analysis (infrastructure, data QC, pipeline development and maintenance, data curation and sharing, methodology development, statistical analyses, machine learning approaches, and scientific interpretation).

More at https://leidosbiomed.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=4&c=leidosbiomed&id=2040

DbBrowser: Attwood Lab

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:48:19 -0500

DbBrowser: Attwood Lab research concerns protein sequence analysis, primarily using the method of protein 'fingerprinting'. DbBrowser: Attwood Lab maintain a diagnostic fingerprint database (PRINTS), one of the founding partner of InterPro. We also design software to display sequence and structural data in visually-striking ways (e.g., Ambrosia, CINEMA); DbBrowser: Attwood Lab are building re-usable software components to create semantically integrated bioinformatics applications through UTOPIA, including a 'smart' PDF reader that links bioinformatics databases and tools directly with scientific articles (Utopia Documents); and have developed a number of tools for automatic annotation and text mining (e.g., MINOTAUR, PRECIS, METIS).

More @ http://www.bioinf.manchester.ac.uk/dbbrowser/index.php

Senior SAS Programmer - URGENT ROLE - Permanant - Welwyn Garden City - UK

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:14:23 -0500

SAS Programmer URGENTLY required !! My client is looking for an experienced Senior SAS Programmer, to join their bubbly dynamic team in Welwyn Garden City. You must have experience within SAS and/or R programming language. I am looking for someone with a background within either Life Sciences, Statistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics etc. I am looking for someone with leadership qualities, you must have excellent analyst skills. Please call Dareen Evans on 01772 278050 or email your cv to dareen.evans@itworkshealth.co.uk

Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Systems Biology

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 01:44:11 -0600

Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Systems Biology
Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford
Grade 7: £30,434 - £37,394 with a discretionary range to £40,847 p.a.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Systems Biology to join a rapidly developing Bioinformatics Research Core group headed by Dr Anastasia Samsonova. The purpose of the role is to develop and deliver integrative approaches to dissect the complexity of cancer as a genomic disease. The research will focus on development and application of effective strategies for mining and integration of complex human *omics datasets and clinical/phenotypic data in cancer studies.

The role sits at the critical interface between genetics and cancer systems biology, and would suit a candidate who is interested in developing a career at the confluence of Statistics/Data Mining/Machine Learning and Biology. Ideally, you will have experience in development of analytical approaches to high-throughput and multivariate data mining and integration gained through a PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject (eg mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or computer science).

Experience of statistics and/or machine learning techniques is highly desirable as is evidence of prior experience of developing bioinformatics software and/or analysing complex *omics data sets. You will be able to work as part of a team and independently and deliver results to the required standard and schedule. You should be able to organise and prioritise your own work, as well as have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The post will involve interactions with collaborators from such diverse fields as applied mathematics, statistics, computer science and medicine.

This is a full-time post, fixed-term until 31 March 2017. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Anastasia Samsonova (bioinformatics@oncology.ox.ac.uk).

All applicants must complete a short application form and upload a CV and supporting statement.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 26 January 2015.

More at https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form