November 2021 - BBClist - maillist.psb.ugent.be

Job opening for Researcher in Machine Learning for Huntington’s Disease
by Eleni Mina 18 Nov '21

18 Nov '21

Hi there BBC list. The Biosemantics group in Leiden has an exciting job opening. In short, this position is about applying machine learning in the Enroll-HD database, a large worldwide longitudinal observational study for Huntington’s disease. This is a multidisciplinary project, in which you will work closely with the Biosemantics and the NeuroD group of the Department of Human Genetics and the Department of Neurology of the Leiden University Medical Center. More information: https://www.lumc.nl/over-het-lumc/werken-bij/overzicht/Onderzoeker-Machine-… If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and feel free to share this opening with your peers! Best, Eleni

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Data Solutions Specialist - Ontoforce
by Bérénice Wulbrecht 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

Dear all, Ontoforce is currently hiring several Data Solutions Specialists to strengthen its Solution Delivery team in Ghent, Belgium. If you are interested, please go to https://www.ontoforce.com/about/careers/ . Best regards Berenice -- [image: ONTOFORCE - Links for lives] <https://www.ontoforce.com/> Bérénice Wulbrecht Solution Delivery Director [image: Online] www.ontoforce.com or visit the contact page <https://www.ontoforce.com/contact/> [image: Mobile] +33 6 21 87 87 88 <+33+6+21+87+87+88> [image: Phone] BE +32 9 292 80 37 <003292928037> / US +1 617 315 9650 <0016173159650> [image: LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontoforce/> [image: Twitter] <https://twitter.com/ONTOFORCE> Would you like to receive our Newsletter to stay updated? Subscribe here <http://eepurl.com/dwoymH> DISCLAIMER This message (including any attachments) may contain information which is confidential and/or protected by intellectual property rights and is intended for the sole use of the recipient(s) named above. Any use of the information herein (including, but not limited to, total or partial reproduction, communication or distribution in any form) by persons other than the designated recipient(s) is prohibited. If you have received it by mistake, please notify the sender by return email and delete this message from your system. Please note that emails are susceptible to change. ONTOFORCE shall not be liable for the improper or incomplete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor for any delay in its receipt or damage to your system. ONTOFORCE does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication is free of viruses interceptions or interference.

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Open positions @ Amsterdam UMC
by Sie, D.L.S. (Daud) 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Dear BBC list, We have two open positions in Amsterdam. Manager position and bioinformatics position in the Human Genetics department of the Amsterdam UMC. https://werkenbij.amsterdamumc.org/nl/vacatures/zorg/manager-bioinformatica… https://werkenbij.amsterdamumc.org/nl/vacatures/ondersteunende-diensten/bio… Be sure to apply in time and drop me a mail if you have any questions! Kind regards, Daoud [cid:image002.png@01D40E30.3E299A80] Dr. Daoud Sie | Head Bioinformatics | Consultant Core Facility Genomics Department of Human Genetics Location VUmc | MF-G423 | Van der Boechosrtstraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam Location AMC | K2-211 | Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam T: (+31)20-4442428 | E: d.sie(a)amsterdamumc.nl www.amsterdamumc.nl<http://www.amsterdamumc.nl/> | www.vumc.nl<http://www.vumc.nl/> / www.amc.nl<http://www.amc.nl/> ______________________________________________________ VUmc disclaimer: www.vumc.nl/disclaimer<http://www.vumc.nl/disclaimer> ______________________________________________________ VUmc disclaimer : www.vumc.nl/disclaimer AMC disclaimer : www.amc.nl/disclaimer

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Survey for Research Software Engineers - people who write software used in research - a warm request to fill it in
by Alexander Botzki 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Dear all, I'd like to send you the link for a survey which a number of international supporters for Research Software Engineering have put together recently. Our effort has been lead by Simon Hettrick from the Software Sustainability Institute. A blog about the results from 2018 is here: https://www.software.ac.uk/blog/2019-02-15-rse-survey-2018-results We would be delighted to have as many as possible answers from persons who write software used in research. So, please have a look at this link for more information and the questions: https://softwaresaved.limequery.com/386272?lang=en The survey will stay open for 2 months. Thanks a lot for your consideration. Best regards, Alex Alexander Botzki - Head of VIB Bioinformatics Core, ELIXIR Belgium Training Coordinator VIB Bioinformatics Core Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 75 9052 Zwijnaarde Belgium tel +32 9 224 9870 https://vib.be/labs/vib-bioinformatics-core/research | https://www.bits.vib.be | @vibbioinfocore [cid:image002.jpg@01D7DADD.0B4185B0]

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Principal Statistician at GSK, Belgium
by Laurent Gatto 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Dan Lin's team at GSK is looking for a statistician working on translational statistics focused on high dimensional data analysis and Bayesian statistics. More details at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2710790119/

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Job opening for a Research Assistant in genomics and analysis of biological data in the MNHN, Paris.
by Lieven Sterck 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

We're seeking a Research Assistant in genomics and analysis of biological data. The position is open to MSc and PhD holders with a closing date on Nov 30th. The job is advertised for one year initially, with strong institutional will to sustain it thereafter. The "Data Analysis" team within the UMS2700 "Acquisition and Data Analysis for Natural History " ( [ https://www.researchgate.net/jobderef/957998/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ums2700.mnhn.… | http://www.ums2700.mnhn.fr/ ] ) aims to provide a one-stop-shop for students and staff to support them with biostatistical and biological analysis of image and omics data, as well as offer them training in these fields. A specificity of the MNHN is that projects often concern very divergent taxa and unconventional biological models. The appointee will provide operational expertise in comparative and / or functional genomics to strengthen and promote research projects across the Museum. Applications by non-French speakers will be considered, yet some understanding of French is desirable. Full details on this position are available at [ https://www.mnhn.fr/fr/emplois-stages | https://www.mnhn.fr/fr/emplois-stages ] (Ingénieur en traitement des données biologiques (F/H)). With best wishes, Claire ++++++++++++++++++++ Prof. Claire GACHON Directrice de l'UMS 2700 - Analyse et Acquisition de Données (+33) 1 71 21 46 66 - [ mailto:direction-ums2700@mnhn.fr | direction-ums2700(a)mnhn.fr ] Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, CNRS CP 26, 57 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France UMR 7245 - Molécules de Communication et Adaptation des Micro-organismes (+33) 1 40 79 31 33 - [ mailto:claire.gachon@mnhn.fr | claire.gachon(a)mnhn.fr ] Reader in Molecular Phycology Scottish Association for Marine Science, Scottish Marine Institute, PA37 1QA Oban United Kingdom (+44) 1631 559 318; [ mailto:claire.gachon@sams.ac.uk | claire.gachon(a)sams.ac.uk ] ; [ http://www.sams.ac.uk/claire-gachon | http://www.sams.ac.uk/claire-gachon ] ++++++++++++++++++++

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Migrating your tool to the cloud - lessons learnt - registration opan
by Alexander Botzki 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Dear colleagues, On December 2nd, we are happy to invite you to afternoon session about migrating tools to the cloud. We will show you the possibilities and the pitfalls of transferring software tools to the cloud using real-life examples. Four scientists will testify about their experiences with implementing the tool that was developed in their lab in the cloud. We will end the workshop with a panel discussion. Interested? Please register at https://training.vib.be/all-trainings/migrating-tools-cloud-online Best regards, Alex Alexander Botzki - Head of VIB Bioinformatics Core, ELIXIR Belgium Training Coordinator VIB Bioinformatics Core Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 75 9052 Zwijnaarde Belgium tel +32 9 224 9870 https://vib.be/labs/vib-bioinformatics-core/research | https://www.bits.vib.be | @vibbioinfocore [cid:image002.jpg@01D7D808.82CC3D00]

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TranSYS Online Training School, taking place on 24th – 26nd November 2020
by Kristel Van Steen 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

** please spread the word ** -- Dear, We are pleased to invite you to the *TranSYS Training School*, taking place on 24^th – 26^nd November 2021 hosted by Institut Pasteur, France. The *training is free *but registration is mandatory. Training can be followed online. Our second training school offers researchers and students broad training opportunities in scientific and transferable skills such as study design & protocol, data science, and communication & dissemination. This year's main theme is *data analysis*, seen from multiple viewpoints! TranSYS is an EU *Marie Sklodowska-Curie* funded Innovative Training Network dedicated to training highly skilled researchers in the new area of Systems Health, at the interface of translational research and systems medicine. Our researchers will develop tools and approaches to exploit large and complex datasets to advance Precision Medicine in several human disease areas. More information is available at https://h2020transys.eu/transys-data-analysis-winter-school/ and the QR code below; Please feel free to distribute the attached flyer. Looking forward to e-meeting you, Kristel Van Steen, TranSYS Coordinator -- Prof Dr Dr KRISTEL VAN STEEN http://bio3.giga.ulg.ac.be/ +32(0)485766597 -- CME - Center for Human Genetics - Systems Medicine Lab http://gbiomed.kuleuven.be/apps/cme/ -- GIGA-R, Medical Genomics - Systems Genetics Lab https://www.giga.uliege.be ---------------------------------------------------------

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Job ad: Bioinformatics engineer for the international dissemination of COVID-19 genomic data (data brokering)
by Olivier Sand 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Dear all, The French Bioinformatics Institute (IFB, https://france-bioinformatique.fr/) national infrastructure in biology/health which federates 35 regional platforms and associated teams, as well as a coordinating unit, IFB-core (UMS CNRS 3601), is in charge of deploying a bioinformatics platform to collect, process and organise data from the EMERGEN genomic surveillance project, and to ensure submission of those data in international repositories. The 2 years starting funds are committed to COVID-19 data, but the project is intended to develop a sustainable infrastructure allowing a swift answer to other emerging infectious diseases. The IFB is recruiting a study engineer to take care of data brokering for the EMEGEN project. This will ensure the link between data producers and international repositories, in order to disseminate data and control data and metadata quality. Required diploma: master in bioinformatics or in biology with bioinformatics experience, genomics data processing, NGS, expertise in R or Python (knowledge in Django appreciated). The recruited person will be assigned to UMS CNRS 3601 IFB-core. It will be hosted by one of the IFB implementation sites associated to the EMERGEN project, Paris or Marseille. Its work will articulate with the other members of the IFB-EMERGEN team, which also includes people in charge of system process management (DevOps), database development (WebDev) and data analysis (workflows). See full advert and application details here: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMS3601-VALSAI-050/Default.aspx?lang=EN <https://www.france-bioinformatique.fr/en/jobs/bioinformatics-engineer-for-t…> Best wishes, Olivier Sand CNRS UMS3601 IFB-core

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Workshop: Migrating tools to the cloud
by Alexander HALKSWORTH 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

Hi all, I wanted to highlight and encourage those of you interested to sign up to the upcoming workshop on software migration to the cloud , on 02.12.21 @14:00 CET . Four scientists will testify about their experiences with implementing the tool that was developed in their lab in the cloud. The workshop will then end with a panel discussion. Spaces are limited, so make sure you sign up in good time. [ https://bit.ly/3obhx9u | << SIGN UP >> ] Kind regards, Alexander Halksworth - Communications & Community Outreach Officer Elixir@PSB VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology Ghent University Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde 71 - 9052 Ghent - Belgium Tel. +32(0)9 331 3 94 [ http://www.psb.ugent.be/ | https://www.elixir-belgium.org/ ] [ https://elixir-belgium.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d1bc1ab5d122d661a68… | Subscribe to our Newsletter ]

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