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Research Scientist at DuPONT

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:36:17 -0500

Research Scientist
Hyderabad, Telangana
Job Description

Job Description

The Global Trait Discovery Informatics (GTDI) group located at the DuPont Knowledge Centre (DKC), Hyderabad, India is currently seeking applications for a highly motivated computational biologist. The GTDI group contributes to research programs in plant biotechnology at the DKC as well as across research centers located in DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, Iowa and at the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in analysis of high-throughput -omics datasets. The researcher will be primarily responsible for analyzing diverse -omics datatypes, such as transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics and actively contribute towards building streamlined solutions.

The candidate will be part of a diverse team of experimental biologists, computational biologists and software developers. A critical aspect of this position involves working with global teams across multiple locations and will require effective project coordination and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with strong data driven skills, who want to work at the interface of computational and experimental biology and contribute towards scientific discovery.

Responsibilities

·Integrate and analyze multiple datatypes in the context of experimental observations with a goal towards formulating testable hypothesis.

·Understanding the research questions from experimental biologists and formulate relevant in silico analyses.

·Establish and implement systematic analysis workflows starting from processing of raw data to biological interpretation.

·Critically analyze a wide variety of experimental data with a view to solving the underlying research questions.

·Identify and generate datasets for scientific testing and evaluation of algorithms.

Qualifications

PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, population genetics, complex systems, computer sciences or any relevant physical or mathematical sciences, with experience in analyzing diverse -omics datasets.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

More at http://careers.dupont.com/jobsearch/job-details/research-scientist/006077W-01/

Research opening @ IBAB, Bengaluru

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:45:54 -0600

Applications are invited for the position of Project Assistant in Bio-IT centre at IBAB, Electronic city, Bengaluru. The successful candidate will work in the next-generation sequencing (NGS) facility to perform nucleic acid isolations, quality and quantity analyses, NGS library preparations, and maintenance of sequencing related instruments and other related lab equipment. In addition, the candidate is expected to assist in various administrative matters including procurement, maintaining inventory of laboratory consumables etc. The person will have opportunity to get expertise in entire pipeline of NGS. After sufficient training, the person will act as a demonstrator in the workshops conducted by Bio-IT centre.
Essential Qualifications, Experiences, and Skills:

1. MSc. or B. Tech. or equivalent degree in Biotechnology or related life sciences discipline.
2. Strong aptitude for laboratory work and should be detail-oriented person.
3. Hands-on experience in basic molecular biology techniques.
4. Prior experience in working in a research laboratory or industry.
5. Basic IT skills that include familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
6. Ability to carry out basic maintenance of general lab equipments and laboratory resources.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records of laboratory work.
8. Willingness to learn, and should be a team player.
Desirable Experience and Skills:
1. Familiarity with NGS technology.
2. Experience in preparation of NGS libraries.
3. Familiarity with Sanger sequencing technology (capillary electrophoresis based)

Remuneration: Remuneration will commensurate with expertise and experience.

How to Apply: Interested applicants fulfilling the criteria may send their detailed CV and a cover letter that explains their suitability for this position, in a single PDF, to Dr. Sreekanth Reddy at careers_bioit@ibab.ac.in. Last date for submission of application is 23rd February 2019. Please mention the position applying for in the subject line of the email.

About IBAB: The Bio-IT Centre at IBAB has state-of-art sequencing facility with the HiSeq 2500 and accessories such as Qubit, Covaris, Agilent 2200 TapeStation, Stratagene Mx 3000 for next generation sequencing, 3500 Dx Genetic Analyzer for capillary electrophoresis based sequencing, and HiScan for microarray imaging. The facility is fully operational and providing services to the scientific community. The Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB) is a unique institute engaged in education, research and entrepreneur support programs and is based at Electronic City, Bangalore. IBAB’s mission is to catalyze the growth of the biotechnology and bioinformatics industries in India. To know more please visit: http://www.ibab.ac.in/index.php/bioit/

RA at CSIR-URDIP

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:34:03 -0500

CSIR - UNIT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION PRODUCTS (CSIR- URDIP)

Adv. No. URDIP/ 15/2015

Opportunity for young Bioinformatics Professionals to make a career in the area of Intellectual Property

CSIR has set up a Unit for Research and Development of Information Products (CSIRURDIP) at Pune to work in the area of scientific informatics. One of the major focus areas of research work at CSIR-URDIP is PATENT INFORMATICS. With the increasing applications of Bioinformatics in the areas of life sciences industry such as Agriculture and Health Care (Diagnostics and Drugs), the output of research in these area is being protected by different forms of Intellectual Property rights. Realizing the importance of IP in the Bioinformatics field, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has sanctioned a project on “Development, Facilitation and Harvesting of Bioinformatics related Intellectual Property” at CSIR-URDIP.

The project will involve application of Patent Informatics tools and techniques to Bioinformatics (including creation of patent landscapes, preparation of techno-legal reports of patentability, freedom to operate studies) to help protect IPRs and develop and conduct training programmes on IPRs related to Bioinformatics.

CSIR-URDIP invites applications from young Bioinformatics professionals to work on this emerging area which offers challenging opportunities and attractive career possibilities in future.

Position I: Research Associate

No of Positions: One

Consolidated amount Payable: = Rs 26,400.00

Qualification: PhD in Bioinformatics. In exceptional cases, candidature of M. Tech. candidates with First class in Bioinformatics with three years of relevant work experience will also be considered.

Job requirement: The prospective candidate will be expected to identify patents/scientific literature in field of Bioinformatics, evaluate them Vis a Vis other patents in fields and come up landscape / FTO / Patentability reports.

Age Limit: 35 years.

The candidates meeting the above criteria may appear for walk in interview at their cost on Monday 13th July 2015 at 02:00 p.m. with the CV and supporting documents (original plus copies) at the following address: CSIR Unit or Research and Development of Information Products (URDIP), "Tapovan" S.No. 113 & 114, Near NCL Colony Baner Side Gate, NCL Estate, Pashan Road, Pune-411008, Maharashtra, India

Advertisement: www.urdip.res.in/download/DBT_RA_Advt_July%202015.pdf

Scientist-B (Bioinformatics) at AIIMS, Delhi

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 04:34:55 -0600

Name of the Project: “Artificial intelligence in Oncology, Harnessing big data and advanced computing to provide personalized diagnosis and treatment for Cancer patients”

Age Limit: 35

How to Apply for the AIIMS Life Science Job:

Interested applicants are asked to send out a detailed CV to Dr Ashok Sharma (aioncoaiims@gmail.com). Laboratory of Chromatin and also Cancer Epigenetics, Department of Biochemistry with the subject line “Application for Scientist-B position for MeitY project” latest by January 01st, 2021.
Complete Information of the year of passing, experience, marks, etc. ought to be mentioned in the CV Incomplete. applications will certainly be rejected Just shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. Chosen candidates will certainly be intimated by email/phone.
No TA/DA will certainly be paid for appearing in the interview.
Note, The institute reserved the right to fill up or not to fill up the post advertised.

Emoluments: Rs. 56,000/- plus 24 percent HRA

Eligibility:
2nd class Master’s Degree with a PhD in a pertinent subject (Bioinformatics) from.a recognized University
1st class Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Bioinformatics) from a recognized university OR.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or-Technology with minimal 60% marks from a recognized University or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in Bioinformatics/NGS data. Analysis/System Biology/Computer Science/ statistics with experience in Machine learning/Al project.
Experience of Deep learning applications in biological data ( image/text).
Proficient in Rf Python machine learning libraries.
Prior experience in the cancer-related project (ML-based) will be advantageous.
Experience with PyTorch/TensorFlow will certainly be very desirable.
Applicant should have strong scientific writing as well as. verbal abilities.
Papers in sci-indexed journals demonstrating ML skill sets.
Database handling will certainly be plus yet not required.

More detail at https://www.aiims.edu/images/pdf/recruitment/advertisement/biochem-16-12-20.pdf

Project Fellow at IHBT - Palampur, Himachal Pradesh

Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:54:37 -0500

The Institute is working relentlessly on developing technologies for sustainable utilization of Himalayan bioresources, and in the area of tea, floriculture, bamboos and medicinal and aromatic plants. Looking at the mission of the Institute,the quantum of work undertaken and milestones achieved it was rightly conceived to rename the Institute from CSIR Complex Palampur to Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology at a high level meeting. Finally the Institute received its new name Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) in 1997 by then Prime Minister Shri H.D. Deve Gowda. Till date this is the only kind of National R&D laboratory in the state of Himachal.

Detail Of Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) Project Fellow Recruitment:

No.of Posts: 02

Qualification : 1st Class B. Tech. in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology Or M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology with 55% marks OR M.Tech. in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology with 55% marks.

Age : 28 years as on 10.06.2015

Pay Scale: Rs.12,000/- P.M/Rs.14,000/- P.M.

Age : 35 years,(Up to 40 years for members of SC/STs).

Selection Procedure For Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) – Project Fellow Post:

Written Test on 10/06/2015.

Shortlisted candidates will undertake face to face interview.

Dates are yet to be announced for the final selection

Walkin Procedure For Project Fellow vacancy in Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT):

Eligible candidates may appear for Walk-in-Interview on Date : 10.06.2015, Time 9:00 A.M. Venue : CSIR- IHBT Palampur (H.P.) alongwith an application on prescribed format. Candidates must also bring with them original certificates of testimonials at the time of the appearing for interview failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear for interview.

Important Dates To Remember :
Walk in date for this job : 10/06/2015

Assistant Professor/ Professor at Central University of South Bihar

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:36:53 -0500

Central University of South Bihar

(Established under Central Universities Act, 2009)

BIT Campus, PO: B.V. College,

Patna – 800 014 (Bihar)

Employment Notice No. CUSB / 27 / Faculty / 2015

Appointment for Faculty Positions Applications in the prescribed form are invited from the eligible candidates for the following posts shown against the subjects to be filled up on regular/contract/re-employment after superannuation basis:

1 Bioinformatics - 03 Posts

2 Biotechnology – 02 Posts

12 Life Science – 04 Posts

The duly filled in application form, complete in all respect along with fee must be sent only by Speed post/Registered post/Courier to The Registrar, Central University of South Bihar, BIT Campus, P.O. : B.V. College, Patna-800014.

Last Date of Receiving Application 10th August, 2015

http://cub.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31&Itemid=157

Choosing the Right NGS Sequencing Instrument for Your Study

Neel — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:37:29 -0500

The right sequencing instrument for your study depends on your project goal. Setting aside turnaround time and price, it essentially comes down to the numbers of reads and read length you need for your experiment. Below, we've described and compared metrics for each of the instruments available. If you’re new to high-throughput sequencing and have questions about how you should design your sequencing run, fill out our free consultation form and we'll get in touch with you to help.

More at https://genohub.com/ngs-instrument-guide/

Address of the bookmark: https://genohub.com/ngs-instrument-guide/

JRF in Bioinformatics @ Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram

Sat, 08 Aug 2015 01:22:29 -0500

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram
Job Code: 060815(10)Y

Jr Research Fellow Posts At Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) invites applications to recruit on vacant posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Applications against these Government Jobs can be submitted on or before 15 August 2015.

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Vacancy 2015 Details
Name of the post – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total vacancies –

Age Limit: Below 28 years as on 15-08-2015.

Qualification(s): Masters Degree in Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics.

How to Apply: Duly filled-in applications in prescribed application format along with copies of required documents should be reach to: Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Thycaud PO, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram – 695014, Kerala.

More at http://rgcb.res.in/temporary-position-available-10/

Common steps for reads mapping !

BioStar — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:48:02 -0600

Mapping reads to a reference genome is an essential step in many types of genomic analysis, such as variant calling and gene expression analysis. Here are some general steps to follow for mapping reads to a genome:

Choose a read mapper: There are many read mappers available, such as BWA, Bowtie, and HISAT2. Choose a mapper that is appropriate for your type of data and research question.
Index the reference genome: Before mapping reads, the reference genome needs to be indexed. This involves creating an index of the genome sequence that allows the mapper to quickly find matches to the reads. Most mappers have their own indexing tools.
Prepare the read data: The reads should be in a format that is compatible with the mapper. Most mappers accept FASTQ or BAM files. Depending on the quality of the data, it may need to be filtered or trimmed before mapping.
Run the mapper: The mapper is run with the command-line interface or using a graphical user interface. The specific command depends on the mapper being used, but typically involves specifying the input data, reference genome, and output file format.
Evaluate the mapping results: After the mapping is complete, the results should be evaluated. This includes assessing the quality of the mapping, such as the mapping rate, the number of mapped reads, and the mapping quality score.
Post-processing: Depending on the analysis being performed, post-processing of the mapped reads may be necessary. This can include filtering reads based on quality, removing duplicate reads, and calling variants.

Overall, mapping reads to a reference genome is a complex process that requires careful consideration of the type of data, the research question, and the specific mapper being used.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Bioinformatics at AIIMS, India

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 03:14:32 -0500

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
NEW DELHI-110029

Requirement of Senior Research Fellow Applications are invited for the following vacancy under Research project entitled “Exploiting temporal transcription profile, computational analysis and post-transcriptional gene silencing to identify and intercept interactions between host and dormant and actively replicating Mycobacterium tuberculosis”

Senior Research Fellow One

M.Sc. Degree in Biotechnology/ /Microbiology/Bioinformatics and 2 years research experience in the relevant field NET/GATE Qualification with at least 2 years research experience in M. tuberculosis culture and related techniques as well as transcriptome data generation and analysis.

1 year

1. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH Candidates will be as per the government rules.

2. Qualification/degree should be from a reputed Institution/University.

3. Mere fulfilling the essential qualification/experience does not guarantee selection.

4. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

5. No TA/DA will be paid either for attending the interview or joining the post.

Interested candidates are to submit their Curriculum Vitae by 5 PM on 17th August, 2015 to Room No.107, Department of Biotechnology, AIIMS, New Delhi-29.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email for interview

www.aiims.edu/images/pdf/recruitment/advertisement/advertisement%20of%20SRF_N1306.pdf