https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/bioinformatics-lab/positions

Gene expression and protein expression patterns between normal and non-normal tissues is a growing area of research that may lead to the identification of candidate genes for understanding the etiology of common, complex diseases.

Lab homepage @ http://ritchielab.psu.edu/ritchielab/

https://evomics.org/2024-workshop-on-genomics/

Address of the bookmark: https://evomics.org/2024-workshop-on-genomics/

Essential requirements: Experience of using bioinformatics tools.

Experience of working in Linux. Basic knowledge of computer network administration.

Desirable: Knowledge of Linux installation/administration and proficiency in either of the following:

Shell/PERL/Java/Python/VB/Oracle/MySQL/C/CUDA.

Qualification: PhD. or First class M.Sc degree in Bioinformatics or Biotechnology/life science with specialization in Bioinformatics.

Fellowships: Rs 22,000/- with HRA for PhD qualified, Rs 16000/- with HRA for NET/BET/BINC/GATE qualified and 12000/- with HRA for non NET qualified applicants.

Interested candidates may send their complete biodata along with a write-up of their experience and suitability for the position to Dr. Dinesh Gupta by email only to dinesh@icgeb.res.in within 15 days of publication of this advertisement. Kindly mark the email with subject “Application for BIF-RA-2013”

Closing date for applications: 18 October 2013

Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview at ICGEB.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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About the person:

Essential criteria:

Hold or be about to obtain* a PhD in Computational biology, Bioinformatics, computing science or related subjects. (*must be obtained within 3 months of the closing date for the post) or MSc equivalent with at least 3 years' work experience in a relevant role.
Significant relevant research experience in genomics or work experience in a relevant technical/scientific role.
Significant experience in managing and analysing NGS data and other big data.
Experience in developing and maintaining analysis pipelines.
Experience working with Linux/UNIX environments.
Proficiency with python, bash, R and/or equivalent languages.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document linked on our website.

More at https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open

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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We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree in
Bioinformatics or a related field. Candidates are expected to have a
strong background in evolutionary biology and/or comparative functional
genomics. Additional experiences in single cell functional genomics
analyses, statistics and computational data analyses are a plus, as is
an interest in comparative developmental (EvoDevo) questions.

We offer a dynamic and interactive research environment with state-of-the
art research facilities, good research funding and internationally
competitive salaries.

The Tschopp lab (www.evolution.unibas.ch/tschopp/research/)
studies the gene regulatory mechanisms of cell type
specification and evolution in vertebrates. See also our
preprints at https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.26.586769 and
https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.11.28.625862 Applications should include
a motivation letter, a CV, a list of publications, a statement about
research interests, as well as the names and contact details of at
least two referees. Applications (in the form of a single .pdf file)
should be sent to Patrick Tschopp (patrick.tschopp@unibas.ch); review
of applications will begin on January 1st 2025, and will continue until
the position is filled.

Patrick Tschopp

Available immediately until 30th November 2015, to work on the development of bioinformatics approaches to aid analysis of data derived from the metabolomic profiling of biological matrices. The successful applicant will lead research activities on an FP7 funded EU-wide collaborative project aimed at establishing biomarker-based strategies for high throughput diagnostic screening. Key tasks will involve multivariate analysis of large datasets, bioinformatic-based selection and validation of identified markers, construction of metabolomic spectral profile databases and development of machine learning/database searching approaches amenable to analytical screening techniques. This position will offer the opportunity to travel and undertake work with project collaborators based in the Republic of Ireland and Europe.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Terry McGrath, email: terry.mcgrath@qub.ac.uk.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 31st October 2013
Salary scale: £30,424 – £39,649 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: Monday 21st October 2013

Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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1. RNA-Seq Analysis Pipelines

RNA-seq is one of the most popular techniques for studying RNA. These tools streamline processing raw sequence data:

• FASTQC: For quality control of raw RNA-seq reads.
• Trimmomatic: For trimming and filtering RNA-seq reads.
• HISAT2/STAR: High-performance aligners for RNA-seq reads.
• FeatureCounts: For quantifying gene expression.
• DESeq2/EdgeR: For differential expression analysis.

2. Transcriptome Assembly and Annotation

For analyzing transcriptomes from non-model organisms or assembling novel transcripts:

• Trinity: For de novo transcriptome assembly.
• StringTie: For transcript assembly and quantification from RNA-seq alignments.
• TransDecoder: To predict coding regions within assembled transcripts.
• TAU: Tools for annotating non-coding and coding RNAs.

3. Exploring Non-Coding RNA (ncRNA)

Non-coding RNAs play critical regulatory roles. Dedicated tools for studying them include:

• Infernal: For identifying ncRNA sequences based on covariance models.
• Rfam: Database and tools for ncRNA families.
• miRDeep: For identifying microRNAs in RNA-seq datasets.

4. RNA Structure and Motif Analysis

Structural biology of RNA helps in understanding its function:

• RNAfold (ViennaRNA): Predicts secondary structures from RNA sequences.
• RNAstructure: Tools for RNA secondary structure prediction and analysis.
• MEME Suite: For identifying motifs in RNA sequences.
• IntaRNA: For RNA-RNA interaction prediction.

5. RNA Editing and Modifications

Epitranscriptomics is a growing field focusing on RNA modifications:

• REDItools: For RNA editing analysis.
• m6Aboost: For identifying m6A modifications in RNA.

6. Long-Read RNA Sequencing Analysis

Long-read technologies like Nanopore and PacBio are transforming RNA research:

• FLAIR: For isoform-level analysis of long-read RNA-seq data.
• NanoMod: For detecting modifications in RNA from Nanopore sequencing.

7. RNA-Protein Interactions

To study RNA-protein interactions and complexes:

• RBPmap: For identifying RNA-binding protein motifs.
• PARalyzer: For analyzing PAR-CLIP data.

8. Functional Enrichment Analysis

Understanding biological functions and pathways from RNA-seq data:

• getENRICH: A tool designed for pathway enrichment analysis of non-model organisms (hypergeometric P-value calculation with FDR correction).
• ClusterProfiler: For GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis.

9. Visualization and Data Sharing

Presenting and sharing RNA sequence analysis results effectively:

• IGV: Genome browser for visualizing RNA-seq alignments.
• Circos: Circular visualization of RNA-seq data.
• DashBio: A Python library for creating bioinformatics visualizations.

Conclusion

The bioinformatics landscape for RNA sequence analysis is vast, with tools catering to specific needs. Whether you’re studying coding RNAs, non-coding RNAs, or exploring RNA-protein interactions, the right tools can transform your data into biological insights.

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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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