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

PhD in Australia
by Stephane Rombauts 13 Jul '15

13 Jul '15

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PhD projects@JCU on shrimp aquaculture and evolutionary genomics: https://research.jcu.edu.au/itrh-apb/vacancies We are looking for students with skills in genomics, transcriptomics and evolutionary bioinformatics for the following projects: Project 5 - Functional transcriptomics of viral infection in the black tiger prawn (James Cook University and CSIRO) This project will examine whether the manner in which a black tiger prawn ( Penaeus monodon ) is challenged with Gill-associated virus (GAV) affects what defence response pathways can be activated to protect the prawn against infection/disease. Essential components of the project will be GAV challenge trials in P. monodon and the generation and interrogation of RNAseq data to identify/predict genes and gene pathways activated in response to GAV challenge via the various infection routes examined. Silencing of gene expression using RNA interference (RNAi) will also be employed to further explore the functioning of genes predicted to have pivotal roles in the prawn defence response. The desired candidate will preferably have a background in molecular genetics along with skills in next-generation sequencing approaches and computational analyses. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Project 6 - Comparative, evolutionary and functional genomics of the black tiger prawn (University of Sydney & James Cook University) This project will be a component of the full genome assembly of an inbred black tiger prawn ( Penaeus monodon ) based on a combination of short-read sequences and standard mate-pair end Illumina together with the use of long-read sequencing data based on PacBio, HiC, Nanopore platforms for improved hybrid assembly (scaffold/chromosome level). After the genome is annotated thoroughly, the project will aim to find syntenic blocks and reconstruct the evolutionary history of Decapods/crustaceans by comparing the P. monodon genome to the genomes of Daphnia , Artemia , Litopenaeus vannamei and potentially of other decapods/crustaceans. The desired candidate will preferably have a background in molecular genetics along with skills in next-generation sequencing approaches and computational analyses. -- Stephane Rombauts Senior staff scientist Tel:+32 (0)9 331 38 21 Department of Plant Systems Biology VIB, Ghent University Technologiepark 927 9052 Ghent, Belgium http://www.psb.ugent.be

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Registration is open for the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center Symposium, Monday sept 14th 2015
by Breukelen, B. van (Bas) 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

The UBC proudly announces the: Annual UBC Bioinformatics (Mini) Symposium Everyone who is interested in bioinformatics and would like to hear a few great talks is welcome to attend. There is no fee at all, we only ask you to register yourself to make sure that there are enough chairs to sit on, coffee at the start and drinks afterwards. You can register by clicking on the link below or via http://ubc.uu.nl : http://www.eventbrite.nl/e/ubc-annual-mini-symposium-registration-149561201… Programme: 13:00 Welcome with coffee and tea 13:15 Introduction * Berend Snel: Welcome and Utrecht Bioinformatics Center progress report 13:30 Wouter de Laat: Gene regulation in the 3D genome 14:00 Alexandre Bonvin: Structure, affinity and specificity riddles in biomolecular interactions 14:30 Coffee and tea break 15:00 Frank Holstege: Understanding regulatory circuitry through large-scale genetic perturbation analyses 15:30 Keynote: Søren Brunak: Creating Disease Trajectories from Big Biomedical Data covering Millions of Patients 16:15 Reception (till 18:00) The UBC symposium is an ideal way to meet and talk to other bioinformaticians in the field and perhaps start some interesting collaborations. Everyone is welcome, See you soon, Berend Snel, Patrick Kemmeren and Bas van Breukelen p.s. Please spread the word: You are welcome to forward this mail to anyone you think might be interested in this symposium. Bas. van Breukelen, PhD Assistant Professor, Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics | http://www.hecklab.com | Utrecht University Coordinator Bioinformatics | Utrecht Bioinformatics Center (UBC) | http://ubc.uu.nl | Utrecht University Hugo R. Kruytbuilding | Room O605 | Padualaan 8 | 3584 CH Utrecht | T +31(0)30253 9761 | M +31(0)6 42222520 | b.vanbreukelen(a)uu.nl<mailto:b.vanbreukelen@uu.nl> [cid:2CDF3FE1-6FA1-40F3-A816-1D933B578100@science.uu.nl]

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PhD Position in Plant Bioinformatics (Ghent Belgium)
by Michiel Van Bel 08 Jul '15

08 Jul '15

Dear colleague, The department of Plant Systems Biology (VIB-UGent) is currently looking for an assistant computational scientist. More information available at: http://www.psb.ugent.be/jobs/412-assistant-computational-scientist kind regards -- Michiel Van Bel Postdoctoral fellow Tel:+32 (0)9 331 36 95 Department of Plant Systems Biology VIB, Ghent University Technologiepark 927 9052 Ghent, Belgium http://www.psb.ugent.be

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Vacancy PhD student at RIVM
by Annelies Kroneman 03 Jul '15

03 Jul '15

Dear Colleagues, The department of virology at the RIVM in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, has a job opportunity for a PhD in bioinformatics. Please find information on this position at: www.academictransfer.com/28690 Candidates can apply via the online form (in Dutch) or by sending their CV and motivation letter to vacature(a)rivm.nl. Kind regards, Annelies Kroneman RIVM Centre for Infectious Disease Control Virology department Proclaimer RIVM http://www.rivm.nl/Proclaimer

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Ph D fellowship environmental transcriptomics available at Ghent University
by Karel De Schamphelaere 03 Jul '15

03 Jul '15

Dear all, Our research group is currently looking for a highly motivated researcher with lots of scientific curiosity, high interest in 'big data analysis' and with a strong educational record in molecular biology, genome biology, biotechnology or bioinformatics. The selected candidate will be able to work for 4 years as a Ph D fellow on a project entitled: "Developing a mechanistic understanding of the combined impact of chemical pollution and climate change across different organisms and habitats". The project will predominantly make use of nextgen mRNAseq data. You can submit your application until August 3rd, 2015 via E-mail to Karel.Deschamphelaere[at]UGent.be and Jana.asselman[at]UGent.be. More details on the project and application procedure can be found in the attachment. Best regards, Karel Karel De Schamphelaere, Ph D Associate Professor www.ecotox.ugent.be Follow us on Twitter @GhEnToxLab Ghent University (UGent) Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology Environmental Toxicology Unit (GhEnToxLab) Jozef Plateaustraat 22 B9000 Gent Belgium Tel. +32 9 264 3764 Fax +32 9 264 3766 skype karel.de.schamphelaere Researcher ID: <http://www.researcherid.com/rid/A-1600-2008> http://www.researcherid.com/rid/A-1600-2008 Disclaimer: <http://helpdesk.ugent.be/e-maildisclaimer.php> http://helpdesk.ugent.be/e-maildisclaimer.php

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