Contact The Director, National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Kusmaur, Maunath Bhanjan-275101 (U.P.); Phone: 0547-2530080, Fax: 0547-2530358, e mail: nbaimicar@gmail.com; website: www.nbaim.org.in OR

Dr. Dhananjaya P. Singh, Senior Scientist & CCPI, NABG project, NBAIM, Maunath Bhanjan, 275101; Mob.- 09415291703; e mail - dpsfarm@rediffmail.com, nabg.nbaim@gmail.com

More at http://www.nbaim.org.in/Announc.aspx?cd=36

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Applications on plain paper along with details of CV (relevant photocopies of their
qualifications/experience and reprints of published work to be attached) are invited from qualified candidates for Research Fellowship in CSIR- sponsored research project.

JRF/SRF/RA (one vacancy)

CSIR sponsored “In silico design, identification and in vitro validation of lead molecule inhibitors to Bcr-Abl kinase”

JRF: M.Sc in Chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with I division and NET or GATE qualified

SRF: M.Sc in chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with at least two years of post- M.Sc research experience as evidenced from published papers in standard refereed journals in relevant area

RA: PhD in chemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology with research experience in
relevant area.

As per CSIR guidelines

Notes:
1) You may visit the University of Hyderabad website www.uohyd.ernet.in to learn more about the University of Hyderabad.
2) Applicants should note that the appointment to be made is purely temporary and there is no right for claiming for any regular appointment in the University.
3) No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or at the time of joining the post, if selected.
4) The application should be submitted by post/courier/in-person to the address given below on or before November 1st 2013.

Prof. Lalitha Guruprasad
W-103, Gurbakhsh Singh Building
School of Chemistry
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad- 500 046
5) Short-listed candidates will be called for interview at a short notice.

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To fully leverage these opportunities, bioinformaticians require specialized tools and databases. This blog highlights essential resources for mycology research, focusing on databases, tools, and platforms tailored for fungal biology.

1. Fungal Databases

1.1. MycoCosm

Website: MycoCosm
Developed by the DOE Joint Genome Institute, MycoCosm is a comprehensive portal for fungal genomics. It offers genomic and transcriptomic data for a wide range of fungi, including saprobes, pathogens, and symbionts.

• Key Features: Genome browsers, comparative genomics tools, and functional annotations.
• Best For: Large-scale studies on fungal evolution and ecology.

1.2. FungiDB

Website: FungiDB
FungiDB is an integrated genomic resource for fungal pathogens and non-pathogens. It provides access to genome sequences, transcriptomic data, and functional annotations.

• Key Features: Advanced search options, BLAST, and pathway analysis tools.
• Best For: Studying fungal pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions.

1.3. Index Fungorum

Website: Index Fungorum
This nomenclatural database provides information on the scientific names of fungi. It’s an essential resource for taxonomists and researchers focused on fungal biodiversity.

• Key Features: Taxonomic hierarchy and synonymy tracking.
• Best For: Identifying and classifying fungal species.

1.4. UNITE

Website: UNITE
UNITE is a specialized database for fungal ITS (Internal Transcribed Spacer) sequences, often used in fungal identification and phylogenetics.

• Key Features: Curated reference datasets and community annotations.
• Best For: Environmental mycology and microbial ecology studies.

2. Analytical Tools

2.1. Funannotate

Repository: GitHub - Funannotate
Funannotate is a genome annotation tool designed for fungi. It supports tasks like gene prediction, functional annotation, and orthology analysis.

• Best For: Annotating newly sequenced fungal genomes.

2.2. BUSCO (Benchmarking Universal Single-Copy Orthologs)

Website: BUSCO
BUSCO evaluates genome assembly and annotation completeness using orthologs. It includes a fungal-specific dataset.

• Best For: Assessing the quality of fungal genome assemblies.

2.3. Pathogen-Host Interactions Database (PHI-base)

Website: PHI-base
PHI-base is a manually curated resource containing information on pathogen-host interactions, including fungal pathogens.

• Best For: Exploring virulence factors and host-pathogen relationships.

3. Visualization Platforms

3.1. Cytoscape

Website: Cytoscape
A powerful tool for visualizing molecular interaction networks, Cytoscape can be used to study protein-protein interactions, gene networks, and metabolic pathways in fungi.

• Best For: Network biology and functional genomics.

3.2. iTOL (Interactive Tree of Life)

Website: iTOL
iTOL is an interactive tool for visualizing phylogenetic trees.

• Best For: Displaying fungal phylogenies and comparing evolutionary relationships.

4. Community Resources

4.1. Mycological Society of America (MSA)

Website: MSA
The MSA promotes fungal research and provides access to resources, conferences, and publications.

• Best For: Networking with fungal researchers and accessing recent studies.

4.2. OpenFungi

Website: OpenFungi
OpenFungi is an open-source initiative providing fungal genomic and transcriptomic datasets for research and education.

• Best For: Sharing and accessing public fungal datasets.

5. Genomics Workflows

5.1. Galaxy

Website: Galaxy Project
Galaxy offers a web-based platform for reproducible bioinformatics workflows, including tools for fungal genome and transcriptome analysis.

• Best For: User-friendly analysis pipelines without requiring coding skills.

5.2. Snakemake

Repository: Snakemake
A flexible pipeline management tool that supports fungal data processing and analysis.

• Best For: Custom workflows for large-scale fungal datasets.

Conclusion

Fungal research is a rapidly growing field with vast implications for medicine, agriculture, and industry. For bioinformaticians, the availability of specialized resources—databases, tools, and community platforms—opens doors to innovative discoveries. Whether you are investigating fungal genomics, studying host-pathogen interactions, or exploring fungal biodiversity, the resources outlined above will empower your research journey.

Dive into these resources and help unravel the mysteries of the fungal kingdom!

(INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH)

P.O BOX 101,
Dr. M. Miyazaki Marg,
Tajganj, Agra - 282001

Applications are invited for a walk-in interview to be held in the Seminar Hall of the on 15th November, 2013, 9:30 am for temporary positions of JRF, Lab Technician and Field attendant in a ICMR funded project entitled "Elucidating the strain differentiation and transmission dynamics of M. leprae through simple sequence repeats ISSR-PCR marker"

1. JRF (one Post)

Essential qualification: Candidates with M.Sc/IVI.Tech or equivalent degree in any life science related subjects with UGC-CSIR/ICMR/DBT-Net qualified

Desirable qualification: Experience in Molecular Biology/Computational Biology will be preferred.

Age. Maximum 28 years as on 11.11.2013. Age relaxation as per GOI rules.

Emoluments: Rs. 6,000 + 20% HRA per Month

2. Lab Technician (One Post)

Essential Qualification: 12th with DMLT/B.SCA4.SC in Life sciences

Desirable qualification: Experience in Molecular Biology/Computational Biology will be preferred.

Age: Maximum 30 years as on 11.11.2013. Age relaxation as per GOI rules.

Emoluments: Rs13,760/ Per Month

3. Field Attendant (One Post)

Essential Qualification: 10th Pass

Desirable Qualification: Experience in field work

Age: Maximum 28 years as on 11.11.2013. Age relaxation as per GOI rules.

Emoluments: Rsl2,040l Per Month

Terms: posts are purely temporary. Appointment will be initially made for a period of one (01) year and may be extended further based on the performance of the candidate up to completion of the project.

Application & Selection procedure: candidates have to appear in the walk-in-interview in person along with an application/CV on plain paper giving details of at educational qualificationq experience and submit photocopies of relevant documents at the time of interview. Selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interview' Candidates will not be sent any interview call letter separately. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidate for appearing in the interview. selection is not possible without appearing in the interview. All candidates must report by 9:00am on the date of interview. Advance copy of CV may be sent to m.sarathipartha@gmail.com

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Deadline for applications : January 15, 2014.

Description :

We seek a talented and motivated post-doc to develop computational methods for inferring the molecular basis of genetic diseases by integration of personal omics data. Research topics include: identifying causal mutations of rare disease patients by meta-analysis; inferring disease-causing molecular pathways from genotype, human phenotypes, and omics profile of patient-derived cell lines; and causal inference from longitudinal omics studies of patients. The developed methods will be applied to analyze data from our medical collaborators.

Candidates must either hold a PhD in computational biology or bioinformatics, or hold a PhD in physics, statistics, or applied mathematics with practical experience with high-dimensional data analysis. Experience in quantitative genetics is a plus. Applicants must have a proven publication record and an interest for translational research.

The Gagneur lab is a young, lively and multidisciplinary group with a research focus on systems genetics and gene regulation. It is located at the Gene Center of the LMU (University of Munich), an interdisciplinary institution whose 16 independent research groups investigate the regulation of gene expression at all levels - from the underlying molecular mechanisms to the biological system. The institute is located on the biomedical research campus Munich-Grosshadern, offering a dynamic, interactive and internationally oriented research environment. The dynamism of Munich and the proximity of the Alps provide an excellent quality of life.

The salary is according to the TV-L (German academic salary scale).
Applications including a cover letter, CV, and references must be sent by January 15th 2014 to Julien Gagneur (gagneur@genzentrum.lmu.de)

About the lab: http://www.gagneur.genzentrum.lmu.de

Fungi are of central importance for the global carbon cycle because of
their role in the degredation of complex organic matter such as plant
material. Fungi also represent one of the last frontiers of
biodiversity, as their taxonomic diversity and metabolic potential
remain poorly understood. This is particularly true for those fungi that
are abundant in freshwaters.

\"MycoLink\" (Linking aquatic mycodiversity to ecosystem function) is an interdisciplinary project integrating the expertise of 4 Leibniz Institutes: IGB, ZALF, DSMZ, the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), and the Leibniz-Institute of Zoo- and Wildlife Research in Berlin (IZW). We are seeking to recruit outstanding young scientists to establish an innovative research program, and currently invite applications for:

PostDoc will focus on global biodiversity and evolutionary genomics of freshwater fungi, using second- and third-generation sequencing and bioinformatics to analyse natural populations and experimental cultures. For further information, contact Michael T. Monaghan (monaghan@igb-berlin.de) (http://monaghanlab.org).

PostDoc will focus on the ecological and functional role of aquatic fungi by combining state-of-the-art biochemical analyses with modeling in experimental and natural ecosystems. For further information, contact Hans-Peter Grossart & Katrin Premke (hgrossart@igb-berlin.de; premke@igb-berlin.de)

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field. Positions are available for up to three years. Salary is according to the German TvD. Positions will be based at IGB Berlin, IGB Neuglobsow, and at the Berlin Centre for Genomics in Biodiversity Research. The institutes of the Leibniz Association strive to increase the proportion of female scientists. Therefore, female candidates are specifically encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants with identical technical and personal qualification will be preferentially selected.

Please submit a curriculum vitae (including publication list), a brief statement of motivation and research interests, and the names and contact information of two referees. Please send all documents as a single pdf file to monaghan@igb-berlin.de.

Review of the applications will start on 21 February 2014 and continue until the positions are filled. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place in March.

Biodiversity, Ecology, and Genomics of Aquatic Fungi
Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Berlin, Germany

Deadline for applications : unknown.

Each node will host student interns interested in pursuing a research career in mathematical or computational biology at institutions located in its region.

Eligibility: Bachelors (3rd or 4th year) and Masters students

Average duration: 3 months (could be more in certain cases). These internships can be availed at any time during 2014 subject to consent from the faculty mentor.

Fellowship amount: Rs. 10,000 per month. In addition, outstation interns can receive up to Rs. 5000 per month for accommodation and Rs. 3000 for travel from and to their home place.

Application procedure: Apply online at http://nnmcb.appzone.co.in/

Deadline: February 10, 2014

Contact Information:

National Network for Mathematical and Computational Biology

Department of Mathematics

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore 560 012

Tel: 080-2293 2893

Email: nnmcb@math.iisc.ernet.in

Recruitment for Research Associate and Project Assistant positions

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an autonomous academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu.

Research Associate (02 Position)

Consolidated emoluments Rs.22000/- + 30% H.R.A. p.m.

Essential: Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, minimum 60% marks in all qualifying exams and below 35 years of age.

Desirable: Prior experience at the PhD level in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Proteomics with a strong motivation for a career in research is highly desirable.

Strong PhD level training with proteins chemistry, protein purification and statistical analysis of proteomics or genomics dataset will be preferred. Either/ both qualifications should be substantiated by published papers.

Inter-Institutional Program for Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Sciences: A translational approach to studying preterm birth.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Dinakar M. Salunke

Applicants may apply along with the requisite documents (attested copies) pertaining to proof of date of birth, academic/professional qualifications, experience (if any), in the prescribed format available on our websites: www.rcb.res.in and www.rcb.ac.in. Applications should be sent to the Registrar, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, 180 Udyog Vihar Phase 1, Gurgaon-122016, Haryana, India, through Registered Post on or before Feb 28, 2014. A soft copy of the application should be sent by email to registrar@rcb.res.in. Incomplete applications or applications received after Feb 28, 2014 will not be entertained.

More at https://www.rcb.res.in/Advt-1._for_websites_PTB-revised.pdf

The symposium will focus on topics in the below mentioned areas.

Topics: Algorithms for biomolecular sequences / structures Bioinformatics databases and tools Protein function Structure based drug design Machine learning Deep learning Large scale data analysis Big Data NGS Analysis Protein interactions/network Molecular modelling/docking/screening Biomolecular structure and function More

Info: https://web.iitm.ac.in/bioinfo2/symposium2020/home