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Sample BINC question paper 2016 - part2

Radha Agarkar — Fri, 13 May 2016 03:42:56 -0500

Download the sample question paper for BINC 2016 - paer II

mafTools

Radha Agarkar — Sat, 21 May 2016 22:40:21 -0500

Bioinformatics tools for dealing with Multiple Alignment Format (MAF) files.

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/dentearl/mafTools

Project Assistant/Junior Research Fellow Position at Centre of Biomedical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Lucknow.

Mon, 23 May 2016 01:31:29 -0500

Applications are invited from eligible candidates willing to join in a Department of Science and Technology (DST) project entitled “"Mapping neural regions involved in reading process in skilled adult Deaf reader: From neuroimaging perspective (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Diffuse Tensor Imaging (DTI.)" as a Project Assistant/Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at Centre of Biomedical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Campus, Lucknow.

Essential Qualification:

1. Master's degree in Bioinformatics / Computer Applications / Cognitive Science /Neuroscience/ Neuropsychology or equivalent. (Advantage will be given to NET JRF qualified candidate) Additional

Desirable Skills:

1) Programming skills (e.g., C++, Matlab, Python) 2) Experience/competent in working Window and Linux based programme.

Please mail your CV and covering letter to dr.uttam.kumar@gmail.com.

To know more about lab works please visit http://uttambrainlab.co.in/lab/.

Last date: 15/06/16

Advertisement: http://cbmr.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Advertisement-19-5-2016.pdf

JRF Bioinformatics at ACTREC, Navi Mumbai

Mon, 30 May 2016 03:24:22 -0500

No. ACTREC/Advt./23/2016
JRF Bioinformatics recruitment in ACTREC (On contract Basis- Primeone Workforce Pvt. Ltd.)
Title : “Investigating the molecular basis of CaM/c-FLIP interaction to design specific c-FLIP inhibitor for modulating its anti-apoptotic function”.
Qualification : Master’s degree in bioinformatics, biochemistry, biotechnology and biological sciences from a recognized university with not less than 55% aggregate marks. Experience: Prior experience in modelling, protein-protein/ligand docking, Molecular dynamics simulation required. Knowledge in database development will be preferred.

Pay Scale : Rs. 32,500/-
How to apply
Candidates fulfilling these requirements should pre-register by sending their application in the prescribed format with recent CV and contact details of 2 referees by e-mail to ‘program.office@actrec.gov.in’ latest by 17.00 hrs on 23-06-2016. The interviews would be held on 27-06-2016 and only pre-registered candidates will be eligible to appear for interview. Candidates should report between 09.30 to 10.00 a.m. in Steno Pool, 3rd floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

More at http://www.actrec.gov.in/

The Kingsley Lab

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:55:10 -0500

The Molecular Basis of Vertebrate Evolution. Naturally occurring species show spectacular differences in morphology, physiology, behavior, disease susceptibility, and life span. Although the genomes of many organisms have now been completely sequenced, Kingsley lab still know relatively little about the specific DNA sequence changes that underlie interesting species-specific traits. Kingsley lab laboratory is using a combination of genetic and genomic approaches to identify the detailed molecular mechanisms that control evolutionary change in vertebrates.

Guest Faculty Centre for Bioinformatics at Pondicherry University

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 03:44:31 -0500

Guest Faculty Centre For Bioinformatics Jobs opportunity in Pondicherry University
Qualification : M.Phil. (with NET/SLET)/ M.Tech. / M.E. in Computer Science with a minimum of 55% of marks as per UGC norms.
Desirable : Ph.D and Teaching experience in Perl and Java programming.
Honorarium : Rs. 1,000/- per lecture (subject to a maximum of Rs. 25,000/- per month)
How to apply
Walk-in-Interview will be held on 29.06.2016 (Wednesday) at 2:30 P.M at the office of Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry — 605 014. Interested eligible candidates may attend the Walk-in-Interview along with all original certificates, self attested photocopies and testimonials with a copy of their bio-data. Candidates reporting after 2:30 P.M will not be entertained.

More at http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/news?quicktabs_2=5#quicktabs-2

clusterProfiler

Jit — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:57:03 -0500

statistical analysis and visulization of functional profiles for genes and gene clusters

Bioconductor version: Release (3.3)

This package implements methods to analyze and visualize functional profiles (GO and KEGG) of gene and gene clusters.

Author: Guangchuang Yu with contributions from Li-Gen Wang and Giovanni Dall'Olio.

Maintainer: Guangchuang Yu

Citation (from within R, enter citation("clusterProfiler")):

Yu G, Wang L, Han Y and He Q (2012). “clusterProfiler: an R package for comparing biological themes among gene clusters.” OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology, 16(5), pp. 284-287.
Installation

To install this package, start R and enter:

## try http:// if https:// URLs are not supported
source("https://bioconductor.org/biocLite.R")
biocLite("clusterProfiler")

https://www.bioconductor.org/packages/devel/bioc/vignettes/clusterProfiler/inst/doc/clusterProfiler.html

Address of the bookmark: https://www.bioconductor.org/packages/devel/bioc/vignettes/clusterProfiler/inst/doc/clusterProfiler.html

Research Assistant Bioinformatics at Andhra University

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 18:39:09 -0500

Advt. No. AUMLR/BIF/ RA /6-2016
Research Assistant Job Position in Andhra University on temporary basis
No. of Post : 01
Eligibility : Applicants who have completed their Post Graduate degree in Bioinformatics.
Desirable : Undergone traineeship in BIF; at least one publication in Bioinformatics.
Stipend : A monthly stipend of Rs. 22,000/- + HRA (HRA is applicable only for NET qualified candidates)
How to apply
Applications on plain paper, stating the name, address, date of birth, educational qualifications and experiences, and Institute, along with attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates, should be submitted to K. UMADEVI, Coordinator, BIF Programme, Department of Marine Living Resources, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003, Andhra Pradesh, on or before 15th July, 2016.

Candidates are required to appear for an interview, with all the necessary certificates in original along with a set of attested copies in the office of the Principal, AU College of Science & Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Applications may be sent by Email to andhrauniv.btisnet@nic.in / katruumadevi@gmail.com.

Bioinformatics openings at ICGEB NEW DELHI, INDIA

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 01:04:05 -0500

Applications are invited for:

ICGEB NEW DELHI, INDIA

Biotechnology research positions

Projects include:

a) protein structure determination
b) malaria parasite biology
c) genomics and metagenomics
d) molecular and cellular biology
e) bioinformatics and computational biology

Minimum eligibility for students who have already obtained a MSc:

1) INSPIRE award for PhD
2) SPM award for PhD
3) CSIR/DBT/DST JRF for PhD

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae by email to: sb.icgeb@gmail.com by 30 August 2016

Aravind J Shankar gets all India rank 1 in BINC, 2016

Jit — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 05:19:06 -0500

Aravind J Shankar, a bioinformatics graduate of SASTRA University, has secured the all India rank 1 in the Bioinformatics National Certification (BINC) 2016, organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

The BINC is a nationwide examination aimed at certifying professionals in bioinformatics and tests their theoretical and practical knowledge across three phases of examination. He is entitled to receive a DBT research fellowship leading to a Ph.D. from any premier research institute in India.