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Postdoc positions in Comparative Genomics
by Marc van Driel 10 Sep '09

10 Sep '09

Postdoc positions in Comparative Genomics The CMBI at the Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences has two open positions for talented and motivated scientists to do bioinformatics research into: 1) Unraveling patterns behind mental retardation: We have compiled a catalogue of more than 400 genes, mutations in which give rise to mental retardation. Several of these genes have already been demonstrated to act together in molecular pathways. However, the global biological coherence behind mental retardation genes is unknown. The challenge is to address this, e.g. via analyzing protein-protein interactions, via expression in specific tissues, via shared phenotypes in human and model organisms and via their shared evolutionary origin. You will query various types of genomics data, including proprietary gene-expression and functional data in Drosophila, to uncover shared pathways. Your work will shed light onto genetic design principles that underlie human brain function and will identify new candidate genes for mental retardation. 2) Evolutionary deconstruction of the Ciliome: The cilium is a eukaryotic organelle whose malfunction has been shown to be responsible for a wide array of genetic diseases. Already the evolutionary analysis of known ciliary proteins and other genomics data has successfully predicted new ciliary proteins. You will map the origin and evolution of the ciliome among the eukaryotes to find new candidate ciliary proteins, to detect sub-modules within the cilium and in general to link the evolution of the cilium to its functions. The projects combine the expertise of the Huynen group in the analysis of genomics data to predict protein function with the expertise in studying genetic disease of the groups of Annette Schenck and Ronald Roepman (Human Genetics, Nijmegen Center for Molecular Life Sciences). This collaboration ensures direct experimental testing of interesting newly predicted candidate proteins and pathways. The positions are initially for two years with ample possibilities for extension. Requirements: You have PhD in Bioinformatics or in Natural Sciences with a published affinity for large-scale Bioinformatics analyses coupled to in depth study of biological systems. Salary: starting at 40.458 - 46.695 Euro, depending on experience. For more information please contact Martijn Huynen (huynen(a)cmbi.ru.nl <mailto:huynen@cmbi.ru.nl> , www.cmbi.ru.nl) To apply, please e-mail a letter describing research interests and past research activities, a CV, and the names of three referees before October 15th , 2009.

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Vacature Docent Bioinformatica HAN Nijmegen
by Paffen I 07 Sep '09

07 Sep '09

De Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN) zoekt ten behoeve van de Faculteit Techniek (FT) voor de campus in Nijmegen zo spoedig mogelijk een Docent Bio-informatica 0,8-1,0 fte Wat zijn uw werkzaamheden? U verzorgt onderwijs in de Nederlandse en Engelse taal voor alle studiejaren. U ontwikkelt nieuw competentiegericht onderwijs en past bestaand onderwijs aan. Ook begeleidt u leerprocessen (onder andere in de rol van tutor en expert) en stages en afstudeeropdrachten, zowel nationaal als internationaal. U voert scholings- en onderzoeksactiviteiten uit voor externe relaties. Wat zijn uw kwaliteiten? U hebt: - een academisch denk- en werkniveau op het gebied van bio-informatica - kennis van en ervaring met moleculaire biologie - bij voorkeur deskundigheid in programmeren en/of chemie - affiniteit met onderwijs U bent: - communicatief en sociaal vaardig - enthousiast en flexibel - resultaatgericht - collegiaal Wat bieden wij u? Een interessante en afwisselende functie in een dynamische, informele werkomgeving. Aanstelling vindt plaats voor de duur van een jaar met uitzicht op een vast dienstverband. Afhankelijk van uw ervaring bedraagt het bruto maandsalaris maximaal € 4.203,83 (cao-hbo schaal 11) bij een fulltime aanstelling. Het salaris is exclusief 8% vakantietoeslag en 8,3% eindejaarsuitkering. Daarnaast biedt de HAN goede voorzieningen op het vlak van pensioen, ziektekosten, scholingsfaciliteiten, mobiliteit en betaald ouderschapsverlof. Wilt u meer informatie? Meer over de HAN vindt u op www.han.nl. Voor meer informatie over deze functie kunt u contact opnemen met de heer C.W. van Verseveld, Directeur, T (024) 353 19 05. Hebt u belangstelling? Herkent u zich in bovenstaand profiel en voldoet u aan de eisen? Reageert u dan voor 18 september 2009 door uw sollicitatiebrief met CV te sturen naar: Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, Service Unit P&O, t.a.v. mevrouw H. Beekman, Secretaresse, Postbus 5375, 6802 EJ Arnhem. U kunt ook solliciteren via e-mail: Hilletje.Beekman(a)han.nl Wilt u daarbij vacaturenummer 09-116 vermelden? Waar gaat u werken? De Faculteit Techniek verzorgt de technische opleidingen van de HAN. Studenten volgen competentiegericht onderwijs in moderne werkvormen en in diverse trajecten, zoals in voltijd, deeltijd en duaal. Ze worden opgeleid tot gekwalificeerde bachelors/ingenieurs in het specifieke beroepenveld. Medewerkers van de Faculteit Techniek (FT) kunnen naast het leveren van een bijdrage aan het reguliere onderwijs, ook activiteiten verrichten voor post-hbo-, internationale en masteropleidingen, voor toegepaste onderzoeksopdrachten van én voor bedrijven en instellingen. Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze advertentie wordt niet op prijs gesteld.

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Invitation: workshop on "Data Mining & Bioinformatics for Proteomics" - september 18, 2009 - Antwerpen
by Kris Laukens 04 Sep '09

04 Sep '09

Dear all, we cordially invite you for an interdisciplinary workshop on "Data Mining & Bioinformatics for Proteomics" on september 18, 2009 in Antwerp. With the ever growing speed of proteome data accumulation, computational techniques become an increasingly important aspect in proteome analysis. This interdisciplinary meeting aims to bring together proteome researchers, bioinformaticians and computational scientists to discuss ongoing work and the challenges of handling and interpretation of all types of proteome data. The meeting offers an opportunity to discuss all levels of data interpretation, from raw data processing to biological systems modeling. You can download the full program here [pdf]: http://www.flandersproteomics.be/files/u1/Workshop-DM-BIOI-proteomics-2nd.p… All information (program, registration details, location) is available on the KVCV Proteomics website: http://www.flandersproteomics.be If you like to attend the workshop, we kindly ask you to register online, not later than Sunday september 13, 2009. The registration fee covers lunch and coffee, and equals 20€ (or 10€ for KVCV members). For people who are active in the field of computational proteomics / proteome bioinformatics, we intend to have a short brainstorm on better joining forces (projects, collaborations, ...). We invite all interested groups to be represented by one or more group members at a short submeeting during the lunch break (starting 12:45). Feel free to distribute this information among interested colleagues. We are looking forward to see you there! Kris Laukens -- Kris Laukens - Postdoc Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISLab) Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science University of Antwerp - Campus Middelheim Middelheimlaan 1, G.219, B-2020 Antwerpen, Belgium tel.: +32 3 265 33 10 fax: +32 3 265 32 04 http://www.islab.ua.ac.be http://www.bioframe.net

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Tenure Track Position - Personal Genomic Data Analysis
by Yves Moreau 01 Sep '09

01 Sep '09

Dear Colleagues, We have a full-time tenure-track position opening up at the University of Leuven for a candidate with an interest in bioinformatics and computational biology for next-generation sequencing, personal genomes, etc. Deadline for application is September 30. Through our collaboration with the University Hospitals and the Genomics Core, we offer a great environment for this kind of research. Best regards, Yves Moreau ================================== Tenure Track Position - Personal Genomic Data Analysis The Science, Engineering and Technology Group of K.U.Leuven invites applications for a full-time academic position in genomic data analysis at the Department of Electrical Engineering-ESAT. See http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures/ engineering.html for more information DUTIES Research The tenure track positions are intended to foster high quality research in strategically selected domains. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research programme that delivers excellent, international level research results and to support and enhance national and international research collaboration in genomic data analysis for personalized medicine. This research will concentrate on integrative data mining methodologies that leverage complex genomic data towards emerging strategies for personalized medicine. Specifically, array and next- generation sequencing technologies deliver unprecedented amounts of data that need to be translated into both fundamental and practical insights towards human health and disease, including congenital disease, complex disorders, and cancer. In particular, the research will focus on how genetic variation causes or modulates disease in different individuals, and how such knowledge can be translated into improved diagnosis, understanding of the disease pathways, or better drug treatments. While a specific therapeutic area could be targeted, the analysis strategies should be broadly applicable and part of the work will be dedicated towards setting up an infrastructure that can deploy such strategies in a broad range of collaborations across the university. Research will be conducted within the framework of the research centre BioSCENTer and the centre of excellence SymBioSys, and in close collaboration with several of the genomic facilities of the university. Teaching The successful candidate will take on teaching responsibilities in the Master of Bioinformatics and/or in other faculties. He or she is expected to meet the reigning K.U.Leuven standards regarding academic program level and orientation and to adhere to the K.U.Leuven’s concept of education. Commitment to quality of education as a whole is a matter of course. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should hold a PhD or doctoral degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related fields. They are expected to be excellent researchers who show independence and originality. They are dedicated to high-quality teaching and will contribute to the quality of both research and teaching at the Faculty and the Department. The candidate's research ability of the candidate should be evidenced by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. International research experience is most important. In their application, candidates should include a description of objectives they wish to realise/methods they plan to use during the five-year period of the position. At K.U.Leuven the main language of instruction is Dutch. Successful applicants, who are not proficient in Dutch, will be provided language training in order to be able to also instruct in the Dutch language within three years time. Near-native proficiency in the English language is expected of all applicants. The full-time position will be offered for a period of five years starting on March 15, 2010 at the level of assistant professor (docent). A positive evaluation at the end of the five-year appointment will result in a tenured appointment as associate professor (hoofddocent). The K.U.Leuven pursues a policy of equal opportunity and diversity. Contact person: Prof. Yves Moreau, yves.moreau(a)esat.kuleuven.be If you experience any technical difficulties while completing your online application, please contact Katoe Buyle, katoe.buyle(a)pers.kuleuven.be tel.: +32 (0)16 328 324. DEADLINE September 30, 2007 Yves Moreau, K.U.Leuven ESAT-SCD & SymBioSys tel: +32 16 32 17 09 www.kuleuven.be/symbiosys fax: +32 16 32 19 70 www.kuleuven.be/bioinformatics If it is important, call my mobile +32 478 32 40 11 --- do not rely on email. *** ECCB10 *** www.eccb10.org *** ECCB10 *** *** Join us @ ECCB10, Belgium, Sept. 26-29, 2010 *** European Conference on Computational Biology

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