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Bioinformatics-focused postdoctoral fellow

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:52:52 -0500

Jason Thomas Ladner currently recruiting for a bioinformatics-focused postdoctoral
fellow to join the group at the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute,
Northern Arizona University (http://www7.nau.edu/ladnerlab/). This
will be a multi-year, NIH-funded position focused on the development and
utilization of a novel platform for highly multiplexed antiviral serology,
which utilizes high-throughput sequencing technology.

To apply:
https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=604999&PostingSeq=1

For more information, feel free to contact me: jason.ladner@nau.edu

bioinformatics workbook

biogeek — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:42:32 -0600

This books assumes that the reader has some knowledge of biology and basic understanding of the Unix command line. However, for the beginner, the appendix contains introductory material and tips/tricks for common bioinformatic problems, that is referred to for more information throughout the book.

https://bioinformaticsworkbook.org/

Address of the bookmark: https://bioinformaticsworkbook.org/

Mathivanan Lab

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:09:38 -0500

The major research interests are in exploring the role of extracellular matrix components (soluble secreted proteins and membrane vesicles) in cancer and intercellular communication. The lab integrates proteomic, genomic and bioinformatics methodologies to explore cancer cells.

More at http://www.mathivananlab.org/index.html

http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U6PyEdYAAAAJ&hl=en

Bioinformatics in Thailand !

Shruti Paniwala — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:04:56 -0500

Our international PhD and master programs are designed for students who desire focused training in the elements of biology, computer science, and information technology needed for a successful career in the exciting new discipline of Bioinformatics & Systems Biology. Students in our program will receive comprehensive training in omics analysis, database design and management, software engineering and programming (including web-based development), simulation techniques and modeling, and data integration. Each student will apply their skills to a practical project, where they will design and implement a solution to a real-world problem under the guidance of an experienced mentor in industry or academia.

https://bioinformatics.kmutt.ac.th/about.html

Duangrudee Tanramluk (Ajarn Wi) uses computational biology and machine learning to tackle the key to drug design problems via MANORAA webserver.

https://mb.mahidol.ac.th/en/bioinformatics/

https://graduate.mahidol.ac.th/inter/

This international Doctorate programme is designed to further broaden students’ knowledge in Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology to their maximum capability.

http://www.mbb.psu.ac.th/programmes/phd

Ph.D. program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is a joint effort of the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. The program has study plans for both applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree and applicants who hold a master’s degree in any related fields of study.

http://www.bioinfo.sc.chula.ac.th/ph-d-program-specialization/

Additional detail

https://www.biotec.or.th/en/index.php/research/research-units/genome-technology-research-unit

https://tbrcnetwork.org/labtbrc/index.php/bioinformatics-and-chemoinformatics/

https://genomicsthailand.com/Genomic/home

Address of the bookmark: https://bioinformatics.kmutt.ac.th/

Junior Research Fellow @ IIT

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 18:04:50 -0500

Applications are invited from the citizens of India for filling up the following temporary position for the sponsored project undertaken in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering of this Institute. The position is temporary initially for a period of 1 Year and tenable only for the duration of the project. The requisite qualification & experience etc. are given below:

Project Code, Project Title & Funding Agency
13DST016 : "Studies on the component of mimivirus DNA replication machinery" (Department of Science & Technology)

Position & Salary
Junior Research Fellow (1 Post )
Consolidated salary
Rs.16000/- p.m. + HRA
Qualification
MSc or MTech or BTech or BE in one of the following branches with first class-Biochemistry, Microbiology, genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology, Bioinformatics, life sciences etc.
Job Profile
Project involves virus culturing and purification, cloning, protein purification and measurement of helicase, primase, nuclease, translocase activities using various methods. Person should be highly motivated and some experience in cloning and protein purification is desirable. Experience in handling insect cell lines will be an added advantage.

More at http://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/IRCC-Webpage/rnd/RecruitmentGenerateCircular.jsp?srno=2013086

Tech and Bioinformatics roles at Basepaws

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:34:25 -0500

Basepaws is an LA-based pet genomics company, quickly growing and focused on feline and canine at-home genetic and biome tests, along with many other projects and products in the works. Thank you for taking a look!

Bioinformatics : https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2681785372/

Engineer: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2681796993/

3 days intensive course on Understanding 'omics data in Basel, Switzerland, 19-21st November

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 10:46:57 -0500

Benefits for the participants

- Plan more efficient experiments
- Correctly interpret results
- Communicate results in publications more effectively

The course focus is on methodologies, not on particular software tools. After the course participants should be able to apply the methods in their respective environment. However, during the course, hands-on sessions will be performed using the Genedata Expressionist® software, which enables participants to quickly apply the discussed methods and visualize results. No previous knowledge on Expressionist® is required; access to the software is free of charge during the course.

More @ http://www.dixa-fp7.eu/dixa-training/dixa-training-agenda/genedata-academy#!

Anders Krogh Lab

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:07:40 -0500

In a lot of my work in bioinformatics, I have been using hidden Markov models (HMMs). As a postdoc with David Haussler at UCSC we developed the so-called profile HMMs (refs). Since then I have applied HMMs to membrane proteins (refs) and gene identification (refs) and have worked on methods for such things as discriminative estimation of HMMs (refs) and alternative decoding algorithms etc. (refs).

Now my main interests are in gene regulation, where we work on promoter analysis; non-coding RNA, where miRNAs and structure prediction are the main areas; and protein structure, where the group is working on methods for structure prediction from sequence. To read more about these topics, please see the research pages.

Lab page @ http://wiki.binf.ku.dk/User:Krogh

Bioinformatics: The Bridge Between Curiosity and Discovery

BioStar — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:16:49 -0600

In the sprawling universe of modern science, bioinformatics stands as one of the most transformative and empowering fields of our time. It is where biology meets computation, where data becomes meaning, and where curiosity becomes discovery. If you’ve stepped into this world—or are considering it—here’s your reminder: you’re part of a revolution.

Why Bioinformatics Matters More Than Ever

Every day, our world generates massive amounts of biological data—from genome sequences to microbiome profiles to real-time pathogen surveillance. Hidden within these datasets are the answers to some of the greatest challenges humanity faces: emerging diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental stress, genetic disorders, sustainable agriculture, and more.

Bioinformatics isn’t just a skill.
It’s the language of the future of biology.

By mastering it, you give yourself the power to:

Decode genomes and understand life at its most fundamental level

Identify patterns no microscope could ever reveal

Predict disease outbreaks before they occur

Accelerate drug discovery with computational precision

Contribute to open-source tools that empower scientists worldwide

You don’t just follow science—you drive it.

Every Expert Was Once a Beginner

Many newcomers feel intimidated. Command-line interfaces. R scripts. Python packages. Next-generation sequencing data. Complex machine learning models.

But here’s the truth: every bioinformatician started exactly where you are now—curious, unsure, but excited.

No one writes perfect code on day one.

No one understands genomics pipelines immediately.

What makes you a bioinformatician is not perfection, but perseverance.

When your script throws a cryptic error…
When your data refuses to format…
When your pipeline runs for 6 hours only to crash…

Remember: this is part of the journey.
Every error teaches you. Every retry strengthens you. Every breakthrough energizes you.

Bioinformatics Is Not Just a Career—It’s a Mindset

It’s the mindset of:

Problem-solving.

Continuous learning.

Turning chaos into clarity.

Seeing what others can’t.

Bioinformaticians are detectives of biological complexity. You sit at the intersection of innovation, using tools that can shape public health, medicine, agriculture, and ecology. Few fields give you such direct impact on the world.

Your Contribution Matters

As you work on your script, pipeline, genome, or model, remember:

Somewhere, your analysis might contribute to:

A new therapy

A faster diagnostic test

A better understanding of a pathogen

A more resilient crop

An open-source dataset that helps thousands

A discovery that rewrites textbooks

Your code may be small, but its ripple effect is powerful.

The Future Is Bioinformatics—And You Are Part of It

The world is shifting. Wet labs are integrating AI. Hospitals rely on genomic insights. Farmers use gene-level predictions. Governments monitor disease in real time. Students launch pipelines that become global tools.

This is a golden era—and you are not late.
You are exactly where you need to be.

Keep Pushing. Keep Learning. Keep Discovering.

Bioinformatics is a journey filled with challenges, but also with unmatched rewards.

So the next time you feel stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed, remember:
You’re building the science of tomorrow.

Be proud. Stay curious. Keep going.
Your work matters more than you think.

CRCRI Bioinfomatics Walk In on 08.10.2013

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:59:53 -0500

Walk-in-Interview for recruitment of one Project Fellow for a period of 10 months purely on temporary basis is proposed to be held at Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram for a KSCSTE funded project entitled “PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB BASED USER FRIENDLY CASSAVA EXPERT SYSTEM”

Salary: Rs. 10,000/- per month.

Age limit: 35 for men and 40 for women & SC/ST.

Qualification: First class in M. Sc (Agriculture)/MCA/M.Sc (IT)/ M. Sc (Computer Application)/M.Sc (Bioinformatics)/M.Sc (Geoinformatics).

Desirable: Two years experience in web design and web programming.

Date & time of interview: 08.10.2013, 10 am

Interested candidates may appear for an interview at this institute along with their application in plain paper containing the following particulars viz. (1) Name (2) Father/Husband/Guardian’s Name (3) date of birth & age as on 01.10.2013 (4) Permanent address (5) Address for communication (6) Email address and Telephone No. with code (7) Qualification (8) National fellowship like ICAR/CSIR/UGC etc. if any (9) Whether SC/ST/OBC (10) Details of experience (Attested copies of degree certificate, proof of age, mark sheets). Original certificates should be produced for verification.

No TA/DA will be admissible to the candidates attending the test. The selected candidate will have to join immediately.

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