April 2015 - BBClist - maillist.psb.ugent.be

Vacature Hogeschool Leiden
by Stelling, Klaasje 11 Dec '15

11 Dec '15

Geachte heer/mevrouw, Het cluster Techniek van Hogeschool Leiden is op zoek naar inspirerende en onderzoekende "Docent(en)/onderzoeker(s) Bio-Informatica (1,2 fte - 2,0 fte)". Kijk voor meer informatie de bijlage of onze website, http://www.hsleiden.nl/over-hl/werken-bij/vacatures/vacatures Met vriendelijke groet, Klaasje Stelling Adviseur HRM Hogeschool Leiden Afdeling HRM Zernikedreef 11, kamer F2.006/F2.008/F2.013 Postbus 382, 2300 AJ Leiden Mobiel: 06-52781722 Website: www.hsleiden.nl<http://www.hsleiden.nl/> Is het écht nodig deze e-mail te printen? 'Hogeschool Leiden, jouw duurzame ruimte' Op deze e-mail zijn de voorwaarden van toepassing als vermeld op: The following conditions apply to this e-mail: http://www.hsleiden.nl/disclaimer-email

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Open bioinformatics positions at the Belgian scientific institute of public health
by Vanneste, Kevin 30 Apr '15

30 Apr '15

Bioinformatician Reference: RP-886 The WIV-ISP The Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP) provides support for public health policy through scientific research, expert opinions and divisional tasks. On the basis of scientific research, we formulate recommendations and solutions for a proactive health policy at the Belgian, European and international levels; assess the status of health (indicators) within a certified quality framework; and develop advanced solutions for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of current and emerging diseases. Recently, we started developing a new NGS & bioinformatics platform to facilitate the diagnosis, surveillance and control of potential harmful organisms such as pathogens and GMOs; and to ameliorate public health genomics by integrating NGS into the public health sector. The WIV-ISP is therefore looking for 3 bioinformatics researchers. Your function You will work in a multidisciplinary environment under the supervision of senior scientists in bioinformatics and molecular biology in the service 'Platform Biotechnology and Molecular Biology', where you will implement and develop new algorithms and methods that aim at the integrative analysis of NGS data. More specifically, you will: · be part of a small bioinformatics team that works closely together to develop specialized pipelines for the analysis of NGS data (especially whole genome sequencing); · collaborate with and assist wetlab scientists in the design, analysis and interpretation of NGS experiments; · search for solutions to manage, process and analyse large volumes of 'big data'; · contribute towards developing standardized practices for the use of NGS & bioinformatics in a public health setting. Your profile · MSc with a specialization track in bioinformatics or equivalent through experience · High proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl and Python · Familiarity with working on the Linux command line · General understanding of statistics · Basic insight of (micro)biology and genomics · English language proficiency · A team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills but able to handle difficult tasks independently · Solution-oriented and strong strategic analytical; problem-solving skills (creative, critical, and open-minded) Complementary strengths: working experience in bioinformatics, with NGS data (quality control, read mapping, variant detection, de novo assembly...), with High-Performance-Computing (SGE, PBS...) and with statistical/mathematical packages (Matlab, R, SAS, SPSS...); knowledge of relational databases (MySQL...) and web servers (Apache...); knowledge of Dutch and/or French; strong mathematical background. We offer · A challenging and fascinating project in a fast evolving domain · A knowledge-intensive position in a renown scientific institute that operates at an international level · The possibility to impact public health policy regarding NGS & bioinformatics · A young enthusiastic team of colleagues · Gross monthly salary of 2932 - 3500 euro (depending on expertise level) · Advantages: insurances, flexible hours in a 38-hour working week, reimbursement of public transport... · A total duration of the research project of 3 years Interested? More information about the WIV-ISP and/or the NGS & bioinformatics platform, contact: · Stefaan Vernaeve (Jobcenter): +32 (0)2 6425016 - stefaan.vernaeve(a)wiv-isp.be · Nancy Roosens (Head of Platform for Biotechnology and Molecular Biology): +32 (0)2 6425258 - nancy.roosens(a)wiv-isp.be · Kevin Vanneste (NGS & bioinformatics platform): +32 (0)2 6425065 - kevin.vanneste(a)wiv-isp.be Send your application via our website (www.wiv-isp.be/jobs) before the 31st of May. [Description: Description: logo ISP-WIV] Kevin Vanneste Bioinformatician Platform Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Expertise, service provision and customer relations Rue Juliette Wytsmanstraat 14 | 1050 Brussels | Belgium T +32 (0)2 642 50 65 | F +32 (0)2 642 52 92 Email: kevin.vanneste(a)wiv-isp.be<mailto:kevin.vanneste@wiv-isp.be> | Skype: wiv-isp.kevin.vanneste Wetenschappelijk Instituut Volksgezondheid Institut Scientifique de Santé Publique Scientific Institute of Public Health www.wiv-isp.be<http://www.wiv-isp.be/> ########################################################### Checked as being free of known viruses. Scientific Institute of Public Health, Brussels, Belgium Wetenschappelijk Instituut Volksgezondheid, Brussel, België Institut scientifique de Santé publique, Bruxelles, Belgique Visit our website: http://www.wiv-isp.be ######################################################################## DISCLAIMER: Please see https://www.wiv-isp.be/Pages/EmailDisclaimer.aspx ########################################################################

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post-doctoral fellowship - application deadline soon
by JOSHI Anagha 30 Apr '15

30 Apr '15

Vacancy Details Research Fellow Vacancy Ref: : 032712 Closing Date : 13-May-2015 Contact Person : Tom Michoel Contact Number : 0131 651 9209 Contact Email : Tom.Michoel(a)roslin.ed.ac.uk<mailto:Tom.Michoel@roslin.ed.ac.uk?subject=Research%20Fellow> We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to work on a project funded by the Tools and Resources Development Fund of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. The project is a collaboration between the research groups of Dr Tom Michoel (Systems Genomics, http://lab.michoel.info) and Dr Albert Tenesa (Statistical Genetics, http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk/albert-tenesa) at the Roslin Institute and focuses on the development of novel computational methods for reconstructing causal gene networks from large-scale omics data to understand how the genotype determines the phenotype. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating environment with access to unique datasets of genotype, RNA-sequencing and phenotype information across hundreds of individuals. The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree (or equivalent experience) in a computational science (e.g. informatics, statistics, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, engineering, applied mathematics, physics) with expertise in developing algorithms for analysing large-scale omics data. For any queries regarding the post, please contact Dr Tom Michoel – Tom.Michoel(a)roslin.ed.ac.uk. 1. Job Details Job title: Research Fellow School/Support Department: The Roslin Institute Unit: Division of Genetics and Genomics Line manager: Tom Michoel 2. Job Purpose To carry out research into the development of new computational methodologies for reverse-engineering causal gene networks from large-scale omics data. 3. Main Responsibilities (Approx. % of time) • Conduct and collaborate on research to develop new methodologies for reverse-engineering causal gene networks from large-scale omics data. This will involve the independent design of appropriate statistical and computational strategies, comparison and validation against existing methods and established reference datasets, and implementation into user-friendly software packages, following discussion with the Principal Investigators (Dr Tom Michoel and Dr Albert Tenesa). 70% • Maintain accurate and up to date records to document progress. 10% • Contribute to dissemination and publication of research findings including presentation of research findings at national and international level and the writing of manuscripts. 15% • The post holder will be expected to regularly report on progress to the PIs. 5% 4. Planning and Organising The post holder will plan and manage an agreed programme of research including the day to day experiments required to develop, validate and implement diverse computational methodologies. The post holder will also be expected to arrange regular meetings with other scientists to ensure efficient and effective collaboration. 5. Problem Solving The post holder is expected to resolve most problems using accumulated experience with only the most serious non-standard issues reporting to the line manager for assistance. 6. Decision Making Taken independently: Organise own workload according to priority and adapt as necessary and setting of short-term time-lines. The post holder will normally be expected to make operational and research decisions autonomously but clear limits will be defined for decisions to be referred to the PIs. Research methodology and major operational issues will be managed in conjunction with the PIs. In collaboration with others: Problem solving and data interpretation, methodological design and discussion of short-term research aims and potential new research strategies. Referred to line manager: Overall timelines, changes of direction, response to serious complex data (although input to these areas is expected). Level of direction given: Line manager will offer general orientation and advice, in addition to support in developing and implementation of research strategy, there will be an appropriate degree of independence. 7. Key Contacts/Relationships The post holder will be responsible to the PI, his research group and the Roslin Institute. 8. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job Essential • PhD (or near completion) in computational science (informatics, statistics, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, engineering, applied mathematics, physics) , or equivalent experience. • Demonstrated track record in developing algorithms and software for analysing large-scale omics data. • Experience in managing, processing and analysing large-scale omics data, including gene expression arrays, genotyping arrays and high-throughput sequencing data. • Experience in working in a high-performance computing environment, including cluster computing, parallelisation and in-depth knowledge of statistical software (R, Matlab) and at least one other programming language. • Ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills to develop and establish techniques in research. • Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively both orally and in writing. • Experience in presenting data at international meetings and preparing manuscripts Desirable • Experience in reverse-engineering gene regulatory networks from large-scale omics data. • Experience in statistical genetics, e.g. expression quantitative trait loci mapping or related techniques • Experience of working within an interdisciplinary research environment. 9. Dimensions The project is a collaboration between the research groups of Dr Tom Michoel (Systems Genomics) and Dr Albert Tenesa (Statistical Genetics) in the Division of Genetics and Genomics at the Roslin Institute. 10. Job Context and any other relevant information The position will mainly be based at the Roslin Institute. Some attendance at national and international meetings will be required. Salary The role is grade UE07 and attracts an annual salary of £31,342 to £37,394 for 35 hours each week. Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month. Salaries for part-time staff are calculated on the full-time scales, pro-rata to the Standard Working Week. This post is available on a fixed term basis, with a working pattern of 35 hours per week for 18 months. Pension Scheme This role is grade UE08 and therefore the post holder is automatically included in membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subject to the USS membership criteria, unless they indicate that they choose not to join the Scheme. For further information please visit our pensions website http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/finance/pensions/scheme-details/uss Eligibility to Work In accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 the University of Edinburgh, as an employer, has a legal responsibility to prevent illegal working and therefore must check that all employees are entitled to work in the United Kingdom (UK). To do so, the University of Edinburgh requires to see original documents evidencing right to work in the UK before commencement of employment and this is normally carried out at interview. Details will be provided in any letter of invitation to interview. For further information on eligibility to work please visit our eligibility to work website<http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/recruitment/eligibi…> If you are not currently eligible to work in the UK, it may be possible for the University of Edinburgh to sponsor you to obtain a Tier 2 (General) visa to enable you to take up the appointment should you be successful at interview. For applicants interested in sponsorship information is available on our Working in the UK website<http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources/recruitment/eligibi…> However, if you have previously been sponsored by an employer within the UK but your leave has expired or lapsed and you are no longer in the UK, according to Home Office Visa Immigration rules you cannot apply for sponsorship under any category of Tier 2 for a period of 12 months after the date your visa expired and/or you left the UK. If you are an academic in the field of sciences; humanities; engineering; medicine; digital technology; or the arts and come from outside the EEA, it may be possible for you to apply for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa. The Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa route offers a greater flexibility in your employment compared to other UK immigration routes, meaning you can, for example, move organisation, location and/or job role. By contrast with, a Tier 2 visa where you are ‘tied to a UK sponsor’. Tier 1 provides greater flexibility in undertaking additional engagements, such as collaborations and is intended as a route to settlement. Allowed absences from the UK are up to 180 days per year without losing the eligibility to qualify for settlement, with no restriction on the reason for absence (unlike Tier 2, where any absences from the UK must be for a purpose consistent with the person’s employment or economic activity, including paid annual leave, or for serious or compelling personal reasons). You would initially need to apply to be endorsed as an internationally recognised leader or emerging leader in your particular field by a designated competent body (Arts Council England, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, Royal Society, Tech City UK). Tier1 (Exceptional and Exceptional Promise) Endorsement Criteria<https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/3…> Once successfully endorsed, you are able to apply for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa. More information on this entry route is available at UKVI Website<https://www.gov.uk/tier-1-exceptional-talent>. Application Procedure All applicants should apply online by clicking the “apply” button at the foot of this page. The application process is quick and easy to follow, and you will receive email confirmation of safe receipt of your application. The online system allows you to submit a CV and other attachments. Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2015 at 5pm. Interview date You will be notified by email whether you have been shortlisted for interview or not. The University reserves the right to vary the candidate information or make no appointment at all. Neither in part, nor in whole does this information form part of any contract between the University and any individual. The Roslin Institute (http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk<http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk/>) The internationally-renowned Roslin Institute is incorporated and co-located with Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on the Easter Bush campus. The University of Edinburgh and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) together funded a new £60 million state of the art building for The Roslin Institute, occupied in March 2011. The Roslin Institute's mission is to gain a fundamental understanding of genetic, cellular, organ and systems bioscience underpinning common mechanisms of animal development and pathology, and to drive this into prevention and treatment of important veterinary diseases and develop sustainable farm animal production systems. The Roslin Institute holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of their commitment to advancing the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. The Roslin Institute is strategically supported by the BBSRC; funded by Institute Strategic Programme Grants and National Capability Grants. The Institute aims to enhance the lives of animals and humans through world-class research in animal biology. The principal objectives are to: • Enhance animal health and welfare through knowledge of genetic factors affecting resistance to disease. • Enhance sustainability and productivity of livestock systems and food supply chains through understanding of reproductive and developmental biology. • Enhance food safety by understanding interactions between disease causing organisms and animals. • Enhance human health through an understanding of basic mechanisms of health and disease and comparative biology of animal species. • Identification of new and emerging zoonoses and understand how pathogens might cross from animals to humans. • Enhance quality of life for animals by studying the mechanisms and behaviours associated with optimising their environment and life experiences. The Roslin Institute provides holistic solutions to global challenges in human and veterinary medicine, the livestock industry and food security. The results of the Institute's research are important in many ways. The Roslin Institute aims to improve animal health and welfare with a view to benefiting the environment, developing countries, farmers and the public. Their research goals are to conserve genetic diversity, control animal diseases, develop new diagnostics and therapeutics for animals and humans and improve food quality and safety. The increase in global demand for livestock products as the world's population increases and becomes more affluent means new methods of production that ensure long-term sustainability must be developed. The research of The Roslin Institute involves work in animals, in cells and tissues, and in computer modelling and simulations. Research is conducted at the highest standards of animal care and welfare. The Roslin Institute has a large number of collaborations within Edinburgh; both with the University and with other local research organisations and our scientists collaborate widely on the international stage. Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 The Roslin Institute, along with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Scotland's Rural College, were part of a joint submission to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. This submission to Unit of Assessment 6 (Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science) was ranked as number 1 in the UK. The joint submission was the largest to UoA6, with over three quarters of the research outputs submitted judged to be "world leading" or "internationally excellent". Over 80% of the submitted impact studies were scored highly, in addition to which the research environment was scored as 100% at 4*. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) (www.vet.ed.ac.uk<http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet>) The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, headed by Professor David Argyle, has an international reputation for its research, teaching and clinical services. It occupies a new £45 million veterinary teaching building, next to the existing prestigious small and large animal hospitals at the Easter Bush Campus, completed in 2011, and designed to support top class veterinary education in the 21st century. The hospital includes a major new veterinary oncology and imaging centre. The School is consistently highly ranked by The Times Higher and the Guardian newspaper. The School is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and participates in the Veterinary Medical Colleges Admissions Service (VMCAS). The School, along with The Roslin Institute and Scotland's Rural College, were part of a joint submission to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. This submission to Unit of Assessment 6 (Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science) was ranked as number 1 in the UK. The joint submission was the largest to UoA6, with over three quarters of the research outputs submitted judged to be "world leading" or "internationally excellent". Over 80% of the submitted impact studies were scored highly, in addition to which the research environment was scored as 100% at 4*. The REF results saw the School maintain it's position as the number 1 ranked vet school for research in the UK. The School is a global education provider and has nearly 1000 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students from a number of different countries. We provide world-class education to improve the health of animals and human beings alike and are leaders in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. In April 2008 the Easter Bush Research Consortium (EBRC) was formed which brings together the science of The Roslin Institute, the R(D)SVS, Scotland's Rural College and the Moredun Research Institute. The partnerships within the EBRC, and integration with clinical practice and education in the R(D)SVS, provide major opportunities for application and exploitation of the research of the consortium partners. Together, the EBRC forms one of the largest groups focussed on the biology of companion and production animals in the world. It undertakes basic and translational science to tackle pressing issues in animal genetics and genomics, development, health and welfare and their implications for human health The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine<http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine> traces its origins back nearly 500 years (Darwin, Simpson and Conan-Doyle were students here) and is internationally renowned for its research and teaching. Headed by Professor Sir John Savill, the only conjoint Medical and Veterinary Medical School in the UK employs over 2300 academic and support staff within the College and the four Schools; Biomedical Sciences ; Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences; Clinical Sciences and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine/about/medical… http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine/about/medical… http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine/about/medical… http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine/about/medical… The undergraduate medicine teaching programme in the College enjoys a high reputation nationally and internationally, with over 1,300 students enrolled on the MBChB and Intercalated courses and nearly 1000 on the Veterinary Sciences BVS and related programmes. In addition, approximately 2000 students are currently enrolled in the College’s taught and research post-graduate courses, including an extensive range of online distance learning diplomas and degrees. They are trained by over 1000 outstanding academic staff. Details of PhDs, research programmes and studentships are available through our interdisciplinary research institutes and centres (http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet-medicine/research/inst…) The academic disciplines within Medicine are largely concentrated in the two teaching hospital campuses, the Royal Infirmary at Little France and the Western General Hospital. Both have extensive new infrastructure with major research institutes and state of the art research facilities on clinical sites. Edinburgh hosts a number of prestigious MRC and BHF Research Centres. The approach is interdisciplinary, with basic and clinical researchers working together at the laboratory bench and in our clinical research facilities to address major themes in basic, clinical and translational medicine. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Science on the Easter Bush campus houses outstanding teaching and clinical facilities as well as the splendid Roslin Institute, one of the world’s leading veterinary research centres. The College offers outstanding opportunities to address ‘One Health’ and Global Health problems of the highest international priority. Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 The College’s reputation as one of the world’s leading centres of medical and veterinary medical research has been reaffirmed by its UK REF2014 results. Medicine, the University’s largest submission, was ranked in the top 5 in the UK. Veterinary Medicine came 1st in the UK, and retained its position as the UK’s top Vet School. It made a joint submission with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). Neuroscience was ranked 3rd in the UK out of 82 submissions, representing a major advance. Overall, 84% of the College’s research activity was rated world leading or internationally excellent (3* and 4*). In terms of ‘one medicine’ research (human and animal medicine), the University of Edinburgh’s research power (quality x volume) is the strongest in the UK. The University of Edinburgh For more than four centuries, our people and their achievements have rewritten history time and again. They’ve explored space, revolutionised surgery, published era-defining books, paved the way for life-saving medical breakthroughs and introduced to the world many inventions, discoveries and ideas from penicillin to Dolly the sheep. We have believed that anything is possible. We still do. The latest Research Excellence Framework highlighted our place at the forefront of international research. This adds to our international reputation for the quality of our teaching and our student experience excellence. As a member of staff you will be part of one of the world's leading universities, with 22 Schools spread over 3 Colleges that offer more than 500 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses to over 35,000 students each year. Professional services are critical to this success as well as our world-class teaching, research and student facilities. In fact, we are one of the top employers in Edinburgh, with over 12,000 people spread across a wide range of academic and supporting roles. The University is proud of its success with online teaching initiatives, with 1905 students currently studying its online distance learning postgraduate programmes, and a total to date of 1 million enrolments for Edinburgh MOOCs. As a world-changing, world-leading university we are an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent, develop and reward success and integrate academic, professional and p?ersonal career goals, as well as give your career the benefit of a great and distinguished reputation. The University of Edinburgh holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment. See our University Initiatives website<http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/equality-diversity/help-advice/fami…> The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

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BioSB 2015 conference - detailed programme now online!
by Femke Francissen 29 Apr '15

29 Apr '15

*BioSB 2015 Conference update: detailed programme now online!* *Netherlands Bioinformatics & Systems Biology Conference 2015* Date: 20-21 May 2015 Venue: De Werelt, Lunteren, the Netherlands Website: http://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015 Registration: https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/subscribe *** Registration deadline: May 4, 2015 *** *Detailed programme now online!* The programme of the conference <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/130348/biosb%20pi%20meeting> is now online, including the topical sessions. *Demo's for the application showcase* We still have room for demo's at the application showcase <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/93750/application%20showcase>. The application showcase winner will be awarded with a BioSB Demo Award 2015 <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/126464/awards>! So if you developed an interesting/new bioinformatics application (e.g. software/database) that you would like to present at the conference, please contact Jacintha van Beemen <jacintha.van.beemen(a)biosb.nl>. *Birds of a Feather sessions* After the success of last year we decided to again organise Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/93731/birds%20of%20a%20feather%20se…>. The sessions are planned on* May 21*, in the afternoon. The aim of a BoF session is to discuss a topic of your choice in an informal setting. The BoF topics will be announced via the conference website so participants will be able to join the session that interests them most. If you are interested in submitting a topic for a BoF session, please send an e-mail to Patrick Kemmeren <patrick.kemmeren(a)umcutrecht.nl>! *Industry meeting at the BioSB 2015* As in former editions of the NBIC conferences, the Bioinformatics Industrial User Platform will organise a BIUP meeting <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/93724/biup%20meeting> specifically aimed at conference participants from industry. The meeting is planned on *May 21*, during the Birds of a Feather sessions. The meeting will include two talks on practical insights from industrial participants of Oxford Nanopore’s MinION early access program. On *May 20* a parallel session on Bioinf and SysBio in practice: industrial & medical applications <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/93733/parallel%20session%20h%3a%20b…> is planned with talks selected by abstract submission. *Challenges of Data Stewardship session* In a lively interactive shared ELIXIR/ISBE session <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/93715/elixir-isbe%20session> on *May 21* the 'Challenges of Data Stewardship' will be presented and discussed. After a short introduction on data stewardship, and FAIR data a Questions and Discussion session with the theme: 'Data stewardship is not as easy as many of us think' is planned. In the afternoon short updates on ELIXIR-NL and ISBE are planned. Additional information follows shortly. *BioSB PhD retreat 2015 - May 19* The RSG Netherlands invites bioinformatics and systems biology PhD and Master students for the 2015 edition of the BioSB PhD retreat <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/115728/rsg%20retreat> in Lunteren, on *May 19*, the day preceding the BioSB2015. The programme features career talks by two well known scientists, flash presentations by fellow students, dinner & social activity in the evening. *BioSB PI meeting - May 19* The board of the BioSB research school invites all bioinformatics and systems biology PI’s interested to join the BioSB PI meeting <https://www.aanmelder.nl/biosb2015/wiki/130348/biosb%20pi%20meeting> that is planned in the evening preceding the BioSB conference, on *May 19*. At the meeting the BioSB board will inform you about the latest developments concerning the BioSB research school <http://www.biosb.nl>. *BioSB 2015 on Twitter* On Twitter we will use the hashtag: *#BioSB2015* and updates will be tweeted via @BioSB_nl <https://twitter.com/biosb_nl>. *BioSB 2015: Merging two research fields* BioSB 2015 will be the first in a series of yearly organised Dutch Bioinformatics & Systems Biology (BioSB) conferences focusing on both bioinformatics and systems biology research. The BioSB 2015 combines the annual Netherlands Bioinformatics Conference (NBIC) and the annual Systems Biology Symposium (SB@NL). Because of the success of the NBIC conference format in the past, the BioSB conference will be organised in the familiar style: a 2-day conference at Congrescentrum De Werelt in Lunteren. The BioSB 2015 will be co-organised by the BioSB research school <http://www.biosb.nl/> and the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center <http://ubc.uu.nl/>. *Subscribe to the BioSB newsletter* to stay up to date about the BioSB 2015 conference and the BioSB research school activities.Subscribe here <http://biosb.nl/newsletter/>.

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ISCB Student Council Symposium 2015 - Abstract Submission Deadline Extended
by ISCBSC announcement 29 Apr '15

29 Apr '15

*Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to May 8, 2015 for ISCB Student Council Symposium 2015, Dublin, Ireland* The Student Council Symposium is a forum for students, post docs, and young researchers in the fields of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work to an international audience of young scientists, build a network within the computational biology community and develop important soft skills in an environment that fosters exchange of ideas and knowledge. We encourage you to submit an abstract to showcase your work at the Symposium’s poster session. As the central part of our symposium, 12 abstracts will be selected for an oral presentation. Awards will be given to outstanding posters and presentations. Travel fellowships will be available and candidates with accepted abstracts will be invited to apply. *Important Dates:* May 8, 2015: Abstract submission deadline May 20, 2015: Acceptance notifications May 25, 2015: Travel fellowship deadline June 4, 2015: Travel fellowship acceptance notification July 10, 2015: Student Council Symposium To learn more please visit *http://symposium.iscbsc.org/scs-abstract-guidelines <http://symposium.iscbsc.org/scs-abstract-guidelines>*. For updates and news, keep an eye on symposium website http://symposium.iscbsc.org/ We look forward to receiving your abstract.

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MSc research project opportunity
by Francisco Azuaje 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '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. We are looking for a student currently enrolled on an MSc course in computer science, bioinformatics or systems biology. 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. 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/Luxembourg.Institute.of.Health http://twitter.com/LIH_Luxembourg 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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Fwd: Ten permanent positions in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at Institut Pasteur (Paris)
by Guy Baele 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Ten permanent positions in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at Institut Pasteur (Paris) The new direction of Institut Pasteur has defined bioinformatics and systems biology as strategic priorities. A « Center for Bioinformatics, Biostatistics and Integrative Biology » has been recently created on the Parisian Campus. The objective of this center is to federate and strengthen capacities in bioinformatics in different yet complementary research areas developed within the Institute, such as genomics of hosts and pathogens, biology of infection, evolutionary genetics, population genetics, structural biology or health biology. In this framework, Institut Pasteur proposes 10 permanent positions in bio-informatics and biostatistics for 2015. People will be affiliated to the new center and to the Hub of bioinformatics and biostatistics and will be supervised by the director of the Center. They may be assigned for most of their time to research units and / or platforms to work on different projects while being close to the data and experimental biology. To apply (deadline: May 15) and know more on these positions: https://c3bi.pasteur.fr/hub-available-positions/ Please diffuse this announcement ! Olivier Gascuel -- Directeur de Recherche au CNRS Centre de Bioinformatique, Biostatistique et Biologie Intégrative (C3BI) Institut Pasteur, Paris, FRANCE Institut de Biologie Computationnelle (IBC) LIRMM, CNRS & Université de Montpellier, FRANCE 33 (0)4 67 41 85 47 - http://www.lirmm.fr/gascuel ************************************************************ FOR ANY QUESTION RELATED TO IBC-LIRMM MONTPELLIER PLEASE USE gascuel(a)lirmm.fr THANKS! ************************************************************

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[Gtpb] GTPB Bioinformatics Training Course Announcement ARANGS15
by Pedro Fernandes 27 Apr '15

27 Apr '15

Dear GTPB list member, Applications are still open for ARANGS15 Automated and reproducible analysis of NGS data IMPORTANT DATES for this Course Deadline for applications: May 3rd 2015 Latest notification of acceptance: May 4th 2015 Course date: May 11th - May 15th 2015 One of our most acclaimed courses "This course teaches best practices in NGS workflow development" (former participant statement) Details at: http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt/bicourses/ARANGS15/index.html Duration: 5 days Course fee: Euro 450.00 Thanks for your interest, Pedro -- Pedro Fernandes Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência Apartado 14 2781-901 OEIRAS PORTUGAL Tel +351 21 4407912 http://gtpb.igc.gulbenkian.pt ----- End forwarded message ----- _______________________________________________ Gtpb mailing list Gtpb(a)igc.gulbenkian.pt https://lists.igc.gulbenkian.pt/mailman/listinfo/gtpb

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vacancy post-doc/assistant professor Microbial Bioinformatics
by Schaik, W. van 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Dear BeNeLux bioinformaticians I want to draw your attention to this exciting opportunity in microbial bioinformatics (on the post-doc/Assistant Professor-level, with possibility of tenure) in the University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands: http://www.werkenbijumcutrecht.nl/vacatures/Paginas/postdoc-assistant-profe… Please feel free to contact me if you want to discuss this position informally. Sincerely Willem van Schaik Associate Professor | Department of Medical Microbiology | University Medical Center Utrecht Room G04.614 | Heidelberglaan 100 | 3584CX Utrecht | The Netherlands T +31 (0)88 75 565 35 | E w.vanschaik(a)umcutrecht.nl<mailto:w.vanschaik@umcutrecht.nl> | twitter: @WvSchaik ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ De informatie opgenomen in dit bericht kan vertrouwelijk zijn en is uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. Indien u dit bericht onterecht ontvangt, wordt u verzocht de inhoud niet te gebruiken en de afzender direct te informeren door het bericht te retourneren. Het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht is een publiekrechtelijke rechtspersoon in de zin van de W.H.W. (Wet Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek) en staat geregistreerd bij de Kamer van Koophandel voor Midden-Nederland onder nr. 30244197. Denk s.v.p aan het milieu voor u deze e-mail afdrukt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message may contain confidential information and is intended exclusively for the addressee. If you receive this message unintentionally, please do not use the contents but notify the sender immediately by return e-mail. University Medical Center Utrecht is a legal person by public law and is registered at the Chamber of Commerce for Midden-Nederland under no. 30244197. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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JOB: PhD candidate in Network Biology/Bioinformatics at Maastricht UMC+
by Arts Ilja (EPID) 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

PhD candidate in Network Biology/Bioinformatics for a multidisciplinary project at Maastricht UMC+, CARIM School for Cardiovascular Diseases and NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (AT2015.64) The obesity epidemic is a rapidly growing health threat, but there is substantial heterogeneity in cardiometabolic risk among the obese. Current clinical practice uses metabolic syndrome diagnosis to establish cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This is an insensitive tool, and data suggest that a substantial proportion of individuals without metabolic syndrome are yet at high risk for CVD, and vice versa. In this project we will generate metabolomics multi-marker profiles that improve clinical decision-making by identifying obese individuals at high risk of CVD, and identify novel molecular descriptors for prevention and early diagnosis, and targets for treatment of obese individuals at high risk of CVD, independent of their metabolic syndrome status. We will use data from several large human studies, including The Maastricht Study (http://www.demaastrichtstudie.nl/research) and Diogenes (http://www.diogenes-eu.org) Details and application procedure: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UM/vacancy/27320/lang/en/

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