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Research opportunity for a MSc student
by Francisco Azuaje 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

MSc. Research Project Opportunity in Integrative Bioinformatics We are seeking a student to develop new computing models and applications for an international research cooperation project: infused-project.eu. Required essential skills and experience: We are looking for a student currently enrolled on an MSc course in computer science, bioinformatics or systems biology, who meets the following requirements: 1. An interest in any of the following subjects: machine learning / artificial intelligence, data visualization, network analysis or integrative data mining. 2. Solid skills and enthusiasm to code software in any of the following languages: Java, C/C++, Python, R or related languages. 3. Good communication skills in English. What we offer: 1. The opportunity to complete a MSc. research dissertation in a dynamic and truly inter-disciplinary research environment. 2. To be part of a larger research effort relevant to improving human health. 3. You will expand your knowledge and skills on: machine learning, translational bioinformatics, biological network models, and the integration of in silico with in vivo biological research. Where and when: The successful applicant will be affiliated with the NorLux Neuro-Oncology Laboratory at the Luxembourg Institute of Health (www.lih.lu<http://www.lih.lu>). This full-time position will have a total duration of 6 months. The successful candidate will receive a monthly allowance. If you wish to apply for this position, submit your CV together with a short letter explaining your interest in this opportunity through: http://www.crp-sante.lu/Jobs2/Jobs-opportunities/Selection (Department of Oncology section) _________________________________ Francisco Azuaje, PhD Senior Researcher NORLUX Neuro-Oncology Laboratory Luxembourg Institute of Health 1A-B, rue Thomas Edison, L-1445 Strassen Luxembourg Tel: +352 26970-875 Fax: +352 26970-396 Email: francisco.azuaje(a)lih.lu<mailto:francisco.azuaje@lih.lu> Website: http://www.lih.lu/ Since January 2015, CRP-Santé has become the Luxembourg Institute of Health. [http://crp-sante.lu/newsletter/lih.jpg] Join us on Facebook and follow our activities on Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Luxembourg-Institute-of-Health/6334218167837… http://twitter.com/crpsante http://www.norlux.lu This message (including any attachments) is intended for the addressee only and may contain confidential and/or privileged information and/or information protected by intellectual property rights. If you have received this message by mistake, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. You should not use, alter, copy or distribute this message or disclose its contents to anyone. E-mail transmission can not be guaranteed to be secure or error free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Luxembourg Institute of Health shall not be responsible nor liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor for any delay in its receipt or damage to your system.

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PhD position in mitochondrial DNA maitenance and expression
by Martijn.Huijnen＠radboudumc.nl 05 Jan '15

05 Jan '15

PhD position "from the nucleoid to man and back" The project: The aim of this PhD project is to identify and characterize the proteins that are involved in the maintenance of mitochondrial DNA, the so-called nucleoid, and in the expression of mitochondrial genes. To achieve this, you will integrate existing genomics data that are relevant to the nucleoid and obtain new ones, in a combined bioinformatics/biochemistry approach. You will then prioritize genes for their likelihood of a function in the nucleoid and will functionally characterize these using a combination of bioinformatics and experimental methods. For this project, which is at the cutting edge of mitochondrial research, we are looking for an ambitious, talented PhD student. Requirements: A masters degree in Biology, Molecular Life Sciences, Chemistry or Bioinformatics. Experience in the large scale analysis of genomics data is required as is wet lab experience, with a preference for candidates with experience in proteomics, protein biochemistry, genetics or molecular (cell) biology. furthermore: • Scientific interest into mitochondria, their function and evolution • Strong motivation and ambition to succeed in scientific research • An independent working style, demanding high quality of your own work • Well-developed social skills directed to work in an interdisciplinary and international team, excellent interpersonal and communicative skills • Excellent presentation and scientific writing skills Scientific environment: The PhD position is in the group of Prof. Martijn Huynen at the CMBI, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands and in close collaboration with Prof. Hans Spelbrink, Nijmegen Centre for Mitochondrial Disorders. The groups of Martijn Huynen and Hans Spelbrink do research at the forefront of computational biology and the functioning of the nucleoid respectively. They employ a combination of experimental and computational approaches that has already led to the elucidation of many proteins of the oxidative phosphorylation and the mitochondrial ribosome. The candidate will apply these methods on the nucleoid, a relatively ill understood molecular system of the mitochondrion. As a PhD student you will be part of the Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences Graduate school (http://www.rimls.nl/graduate-school/) Additional conditions of employment: As a PhD candidate, you will initially be appointed for a period of 1 year. Your performance will be evaluated after 12 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended for another three years. You will be ranked in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO) as a PhD student (promovendus). Application: Candidates should send their applications including a motivation letter, a CV (including a list of grades obtained during your MSc study), and the names and contact details of two persons who can provide references to Prof. Dr. Martijn A. Huynen (huynen(a)cmbi.ru.nl) Email contacts for references should be university or company addresses, NOT gmail, yahoo or other large provider-based addresses. Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Martijn Huynen (huynen(a)cmbi.ru.nl) Please apply before February 1, 2015. Het Radboudumc staat geregistreerd bij de Kamer van Koophandel in het handelsregister onder nummer 41055629. The Radboud university medical center is listed in the Commercial Register of the Chamber of Commerce under file number 41055629.

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2nd CFP MIC'2015
by El-ghazali Talbi 01 Jan '15

01 Jan '15

********************************************************** 11th Metaheuristics International Conference MIC'2015 7-10 June, 2015 Agadir, Morocco http://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015 ********************************************************** Scope of the Conference ======================== The Metaheuristics International Conference (MIC) series was established in 1995 and this is its 11th edition. MIC is the main event focusing on the progress of the area of metaheuristics and their applications. As in previous editions, MIC'2015 will provide an opportunity to the international research community in metaheuristics to discuss recent research results, to develop new ideas and collaborations, and to meet old friends and make new ones in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. MIC'2015 welcomes presentations that cover any aspects of metaheuristic research such as new algorithmic developments, high-impact applications, new research challenges, theoretical developments, implementation issues, and in-depth experimental studies. MIC'2015 strives for a high-quality program that will be completed by a number of invited talks, tutorials, workshops and special sessions. Relevant Research Areas ======================= MIC'2015 solicits contributions dealing with any aspect of metaheuristics. Typical, but not exclusive, topics of interest are: + Metaheuristic techniques such as tabu search, simulated annealing, iterated local search, variable neighborhood search, memory-based optimization, dynamic local search, evolutionary algorithms, memetic algorithms, ant colony optimization, variable neighborhood search, particle swarm optimization, scatter search, path relinking, etc. + Techniques that enhance the usability and increase the potential of metaheuristic algorithms such as reactive search mechanisms for self-tuning, offline metaheuristic algorithm configuration techniques, algorithm portfolios, parallelization of metaheuristic algorithms, etc. + Empirical and theoretical research in metaheuristics including large-scale experimental analyses, algorithm comparisons, new experimental methodologies, engineering methodologies for metaheuristic algorithms, search space analysis, theoretical insights into properties of metaheuristic algorithms, etc. + High-impact applications of metaheuristics in fields such as bioinformatics, electrical and mechanical engineering, telecommunications, sustainability, business, scheduling and timetabling. Particularly welcome are innovative applications of metaheuristic algorithms that have a potential of pushing research frontiers. + Contributions on the combination of metaheuristic techniques with those from other areas, such as integer programming, constraint programming, machine learning, etc. + Challenging applications areas such as continuous, mixed discrete-continuous, multi-objective, stochastic, or dynamic problems. Important Dates ================ Submission deadline Feb 6, 2015 Notification of acceptance March 20, 2015 Camera ready copy April 10, 2015 Early registration April 10, 2015 Conference June 7-10, 2015 Submission Details =================== We will accept submissions in three different formats. S1) Original research contributions for publication in the conference proceedings of a maximum of 10 pages S2) Extended abstracts of work-in-progress and position papers on an important research aspect of a maximum of 3 pages S3) High-quality manuscripts that have recently, within the last year, been submitted or accepted for journal publication Accepted contributions of categories S1 and S2 will be published in the MIC'2015 conference proceedings. Accepted contributions of category S3 will be orally presented at the conference, but not be included into the conference proceedings. The submission server is available athttp://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015 Proceedings and publication ========================= Accepted papers in categories S1 and S2 will be published in the proceedings that will be available at the conference. In addition, a post-conference special issue of an appropriate journal (confirmation pending) and book (Operations Research / Computer Science Interfaces series of Springer Verlag) is planned to be published. Participants will be invited to submit extended versions of their work for consideration. Best Paper Award ================= A best paper award will be presented at the conference. Only papers submitted in category S1 will be eligible for the best paper award. Conference Location ==================== The conference will be held in Agadir, Morocco. Agadir is the top tourist destination in Marocco in the border of the ocean. Further Information ==================== Up-to-date information will be published on the web sitehttp://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015. Hatem Masri (Member of the Conference Publicity Committee) University of Bahrain hmasri(a)uob.edu.bh -- Prof. E-G. Talbi Univ. Lille, CNRS, INRIA MIC'2015 7-10 June 2015, Agadir, Morocco http://www.lifl.fr/MIC2015

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