• BigDataScript – A cross-system scripting language for working with big data pipelines in computer systems of different sizes and capabilities. [ paper-2014 | web ]
• Bpipe – A small language for defining pipeline stages and linking them together to make pipelines. [ web ]
• Common Workflow Language – a specification for describing analysis workflows and tools that are portable and scalable across a variety of software and hardware environments, from workstations to cluster, cloud, and high performance computing (HPC) environments. [ web ]
• Cromwell – A Workflow Management System geared towards scientific workflows. [ web ]
• Galaxy – a popular open-source, web-based platform for data intensive biomedical research. Has several features, from data analysis to workflow management to visualization tools. [ paper-2018 | web ]
• Nextflow (recommended) – A fluent DSL modelled around the UNIX pipe concept, that simplifies writing parallel and scalable pipelines in a portable manner. [ paper-2018 | web ]
• Ruffus – Computation Pipeline library for python widely used in science and bioinformatics. [ paper-2010 | web ]
• SeqWare – Hadoop Oozie-based workflow system focused on genomics data analysis in cloud environments. [ paper-2010 | web ]
• Snakemake – A workflow management system in Python that aims to reduce the complexity of creating workflows by providing a fast and comfortable execution environment. [ paper-2018 | web ]
• Workflow Descriptor Language – Workflow standard developed by the Broad. [ web ]

Eligible candidates may appear in Walk-in-interview for the positions of Senior Research Fellow in ICAR funded projects as follows

ICAR Network Project on Transgenics in Crops- Amelioration of cold induced sweetening in potato.

PI: Dr Debasis Pattanayak

SRF

Rs.25000/‐+ 30% HRA

September 29, 2015

Essential: Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics /Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ life sciences with four years Bachelor’s Degree (or) Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics /Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ life sciences with NET qualification. .

Desirable: Experience in Bioinformatics and programming.

Age Limit: 35 years max. (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and woman candidates as per ICAR rules).

The post is purely temporary in nature and is co-terminus with the project. The interview will be held on September 29, 2015 at 10 AM at NRCPB, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, and New Delhi-110012. The candidates must bring four copies of biodata, original certificates, attested photocopies of each of the certificates and an attested copy of recent passport size photograph.

No TA/DA would be given for the appearance in interview. Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interviews

http://www.nrcpb.org/sites/default/files/NPTC%20walk%20in%20interview%20September%202015%20for%20NRCPB%20webpage%20D%20%20%20Pattanayak.pdf

Desirable : Research or teaching experience in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Honorarium : Rs. 1,000/- per lecture (subject to a maximum of 25,000/- per month)
How to apply

Interested eligible candidates may attend the 'walk-in' interview along with all original certificates and testimonials with a copy of their bio-data. Walk-in-interview will be held on 28.09.2015 (Monday), 03:00 P.M. at the office of the Dean, School of Life Sciences, Science Block — I, Pondicherry University, Puducherry — 605 014. Candidates reporting after 03:00 P.M. will not be entertained.

More at http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/news/walk-interview-guest-faculty-centre-bioinformatics

• Binaries for Linux/macOS
• From sources for Linux/macOS
• From sources for Windows

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/imgag/ngs-bits

Accompaniment to the Advertisement No. 52 dated 10.11.2015 for various Teaching Positions purely on contract basis for a maximum period of five years in the various Departments/Centre of the University.

Last date for receipt of application in the University Office is 04.12.2015.

Associate Professor

Environmental Science

Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB)

Microbiology

Assistant Professor

Biotechnology

Institute of Bioinformatics & Biotechnology (IBB)

Microbiology

More Info : http://collegecirculars.unipune.ac.in/sites/documents/Job%20Openings/advt-no-52-dt-10-11-2015-contract-positions.pdf

Address of the bookmark: https://github.com/OpenGene/AfterQC

A qualified candidate will be strongly motivated individual with following qualifications: a Ph.D. in computational sciences, engineering, physics, bioinformatics, or related field. Ability to program in Python/Perl and R in Unix environment, knowledge of C++, Java, and SQL is a plus. Demonstrated applied bioinformatics/computational proficiency as evidenced by relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals. Experience with cancer genomics is a plus.

The primary research focus of the Faryabi Lab is on developing novel computational methods to study mechanisms involved in genome instability and elucidate their roles in tumorigenesis. In addition the position provides collaborative opportunities with both basic and translational scientists across the Perelman School of Medicine, one of the top 5 medical research universities in the nation.
. a Ph.D. degree in either physical or computational sciences
. solid programming skills ( Python/Perl, Java, C/C++, R, SQL)
. computational genomics experience ( high throughput sequence analysis)
. excellent spoken and written communication and interaction skills
. publications in English in relevant areas of research in peer-reviewed journals.
. Previous experience or interest in data visualization design is a plus.

More at
University of Pennsylvania
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Robert B. Faryabi
faryabiPenn@gmail.com
http://faryabib.github.io/
How To Apply: email CV and contacts of 3 references to faryabiPenn@gmail.com

However, nanopore sequencing is an emerging and rapidly developing technology. It is not clear what will be most informative. We hope that IONiseR will provide a framework for visualisation of metrics that we haven’t thought of, and welcome feedback at mike.smith@embl.de.

If you’re not interested in the quality assement of the raw or event level data, and want to jump straight to the getting FASTQ format files from fast5 files you can go straight to the final section of this document.

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

Job notification in Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) for research Associate/ Research Fellow posts for different projects. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application format on or before 17-11-2015 from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm.

Vacancies:
Research Associate/ Research Fellow-03
Qualification:
Candidates should possess B.Sc. with minimum 50% marks, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Plant Breeding/ Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Plant Breeding, Genetics & Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Botany with 65% marks.
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on interview.
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates may send their applications along with attested copies of certificates, fee to the Director, School of Agricultural Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana on or before 17-11-2015 from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
Last Date:
17-11-2015

More at http://web.pau.edu/content/banner/1349.pdf

Eligibility : ME/M.Tech, MSc(Bio-Chemistry, Bio-Informatics, Bio-Tech, Microbiology), BE/B.Tech

Location : Gandhinagar

Last Date : 05 Nov 2015

Hiring Process : Face to Face Interview

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Job vacancies in Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM)

Project : “Establishing a network in computational and system biology”

No. of Post : 01

Qualification : MSc. /M.Tech. /B.E. /B.Tech. in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics /Life Sciences /Microbiology /Biochemistry /Genetics from recognized University. Preference would be given to the candidates having NET/GATE.

Fellowship : Rs. 12,000 + 20% HRA
How to apply

Applications should be filled Online. The last date for submission of application is 5th November, 2015.

More at http://btm.gujarat.gov.in/btm/recruitment2.htm