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CFP: AIHA 2020 – International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Applications
by Nicole Dalia CILIA 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

[image: logoAHIA.PNG] *CALL FOR PAPERS* International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Applications (AIHA 2020) http://lia.unicas.it/AIHA2020 The workshop will be held on *January 10*, *2021* in conjunction with *ICPR 2020* <https://www.micc.unifi.it/icpr2020/> (25th International Conference on Pattern Recognition, Milan, Italy, January 10-15, 2021). The increased availability of medical data collected from healthcare systems has enabled a number of artificial intelligence applications. Specifically, machine learning can generate insights to improve the discovery of new therapeutic tools, to support diagnostic decisions, to help in the rehabilitation process, just to name a few. Bringing together the advances of this wide and multidisciplinary subject, the aim of this workshop is to present recent advances in artificial intelligence techniques for healthcare applications. *TOPICS* Topics include but are not limited to the following: - Biomedical image analysis - Data analytics for healthcare - Automatic disease prediction - Automatic diagnosis support systems - Genomic and proteomic data analysis - Artificial intelligence for personalized medicine - Machine Learning as a tool to support medical diagnosis and decisions - Machine learning on handwriting and eye-tracking traces for diagnosis and rehabilitation - Decoding of neural signals for diagnosis assistance - Physiological signals processing - Gait analysis - Therapy selection - Brain-computer interface for healthcare - Biomechatronics for medicine - Neuromotor rehabilitation *INVITED SPEAKER * Nico Karssemeijer <http://lia.unicas.it/AIHA2020/invited.html>, Co-chair of DIAG <http://diagnijmegen.nl/index.php/Home> at Radboud UMC, Founder of ScreenPoint <https://screenpoint-medical.com/> Co-founder of Volpara <https://www.matakina.com/> Professor of Computer-Aided Diagnosis, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands. *DATES * - Paper Submission: October 1, 2020 - Notification of Acceptance: November 10, 2020 - Camera-ready Submission: November 15, 2020 *SUBMISSIONS * Submissions must be formatted in accordance with the Springer's Computer Science Proceedings guidelines (Guidelines <https://www.springer.com/gp/computer-science/lncs/conference-proceedings-gu…>). Two types of contribution will be considered: - Full papers (12-15 pages, including references) - Short papers (6-8 pages, including references) Accepted manuscripts will be included in the ICPR 2020 Workshop Proceedings Springer volume. Once accepted, at least one author is expected to attend the event and orally present the paper. Submission instructions are available here <http://lia.unicas.it/AIHA2020/submission.html>. The submission platform is available here: EasyChair <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aiha2020> *CHAIRS * Alessandro Bria, Nicole Dalia Cilia, Francesco Fontanella, Claudio Marrocco University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy *PROCEEDINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUE* Accepted papers will be published by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series (LNCS). We are negotiating with major international journals the publication of a special issue for selected papers presented at the workshop. Contact Information: Nicole Dalia Cilia, nicoledalia.cilia(a)unicas.it

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BSC: Life Sciences vacancies
by BSC Human Resources 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Dear all, We would like to inform you about a new job opportunitiy offered by BSC: - Bioinformatics Data Management Specialist (RE2). Deadline: 30 September, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/22720lsinbre2> We would appreciate that you share the information with your contacts. Sincerely, -- /Human Resources/* Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación* Tel. +34- 934137745 <mailto:anais.delastre@bsc.es>www.bsc.es <http://www.bsc.es/> http://bsc.es/disclaimer

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BSC: Life Sciences vacancies
by BSC Human Resources 28 Jul '20

28 Jul '20

Dear all, We would like to inform you about a new job opportunitiy offered by BSC: - Junior Research Engineer - Development of epidemiology web apps (RE1). Deadline: 30 September, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/21820lscbre1> - Research Engineer - Development of data science web apps for epidemiology (RE2). Deadline: 30 September, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/21920lscbre2> We would appreciate that you share the information with your contacts. Sincerely, -- /Human Resources/* Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación* Tel. +34- 934137745 <mailto:anais.delastre@bsc.es>www.bsc.es <http://www.bsc.es/> http://bsc.es/disclaimer

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Vacancy for Scientifc Programmer at Rijk Zwaan
by Michiel Wels 16 Jul '20

16 Jul '20

Dear all, We currently hava a vacancy available (fulltime position, permanent contract) for a Scientific Programmer in the bioinformatics group at Rijk Zwaan. Interested? Please visit the vacancy website at: https://www.rijkzwaancareers.com/index.php/en/vacancy/scientific-programmer Best Regards, Michiel Wels Met vriendelijke groeten / Kind regards, Michiel Wels | Teamleader Bioinformatics | Bioinformatics Direct +31 174 79 42 94 | m.wels(a)rijkzwaan.nl Rijk Zwaan Breeding B.V. Burgemeester Crezéelaan 40 | PO Box 40 | 2678 ZG De Lier | The Netherlands T +31 174 53 23 00 | F +31 174 51 21 66 info(a)rijkzwaan.com | www.rijkzwaan.com Chamber of commerce Haaglanden 24126474 0000 You can find the disclaimer that applies to emails of Rijk Zwaan at: http://www.rijkzwaan.com/edisclaimer The registration number of Rijk Zwaan companies can be found at: http://www.rijkzwaan.com/registrationnumbers

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computational biology postdoc position in Ghent
by steven.maere＠psb.vib-ugent.be 14 Jul '20

14 Jul '20

Dear all, I’m looking for a talented postdoc to work on a challenging project in collaboration with Inari Agriculture in Ghent, see https://jobso.id/cswb . We offer a 3-year position starting and hope to start in September 2020. Please feel free to share with whomever might be interested. Kind regards, Steven Maere _________________________________ Prof. Dr. Ir. Steven Maere Evolutionary Systems Biology lab VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology Ghent University Technologiepark 71 B-9052 Gent, Belgium tel +32 9 3313805 http://www.psb.ugent.be/esb/ _________________________________

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Vacancy teacher Bioinformatics Hogeschool Leiden
by Blanckenburg, Bo 14 Jul '20

14 Jul '20

Dear all, As I’ll move on to another position within Leiden Hogeschool, there is an opportunity for an enthusiastic Bioinformatician who’d like to share her or his knowledge with the new generation, while still conducting research: https://www.hsleiden.nl/over-hl/werken-bij/vacatures/vacature-docent-onderz… Please feel free to apply or share this link in your organization. Kind regards, Bo Blanckenburg Ir. Bo Blanckenburg Docent en coordinator Bioinformatica +31 (0) 648133872 Kamer G3.176 Werkzaam op ma, di, do, vr. Faculteit Science & Technology Zernikedreef 11 Postbus 382, 2300 AJ Leiden 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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BSC: Life Sciences vacancy
by BSC Human Resources 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

Dear all, We would like to inform you about a new job opportunitiy offered by BSC: - Postdoctoral researcher in cancer germline genetics (R2) Deadline: 31 August, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/19520lscbr2> We would appreciate that you share the information with your contacts. Sincerely, -- /Human Resources/* Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación* Tel. +34- 934137745 <mailto:anais.delastre@bsc.es>www.bsc.es <http://www.bsc.es/> http://bsc.es/disclaimer

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PHD POSITION IN XOMICS DATA ANALYSES AND INTEGRATION IN PRECISION HEALTH
by Gokhan Ertaylan 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the Ph.D. position in XOMICS DATA ANALYSES AND INTEGRATION IN PRECISION HEALTH ( https://vito.be/en/jobs/phd-position-xomics-data-analyses-and-integration-p… ) as advertised below. Please feel free to forward it to interested parties. The position is part of a strong collaboration with VITO and the University of Hasselt, where the candidate will have the opportunity to experience working in both Institutions. *Deadline: 21/08/2020 *(The position will be open until a matching candidate is being selected regardless of the deadline) Gökhan Ertaylan, PhD Principal Investigator - Health VITO NV | Boeretang 200 | 2400 Mol Phone tel:+3214335270 Vision on technology for a better world DESCRIPTION Our established healthcare system is no longer sustainable due to the aging population demographics and the transformation of many fatal disorders into chronic diseases. Preventive healthcare is rising to the challenge of providing early diagnosis and assistance to the risk group populations, effectively allowing individuals to live healthy instead of living with chronic diseases. Within the “I am Frontier <https://iammyhealth.eu/en/i-am-frontier>” cohort, we are following 30 healthy participants on a monthly basis, which we use to generate different omics data sets including (but not limited to) genomics (Whole Genome Sequencing), epigenetics (Methylation), clinical biomarkers, microbiome, proteomics and metabolomics. Moreover, we collect information about physiological parameters (heart rate, sleep patterns …) and lifestyle (activity, food intake, stress, ...) via questionnaires and wearables. This data, used in combination with data from a range of disease, profiles allow us to calculate individual risk profiles for a range of diseases. The aim of this bioinformatics project is to develop new approaches to data integration, analysis, and visualization in high-dimensional cross -omics datasets. Beginning with genomics, epigenetics, proteomics, metabolomics, and microbiome data generated on samples from the I am cohort, the Ph.D. candidate will develop methods to discover the relationships across these datasets, identify relevant patterns in the data and relate these to available public databases. Moreover, those data can also be correlated to a wide range of clinical parameters as well as data obtained using activity trackers. We are looking for a highly motivated and scientifically excellent candidate in genomics/bioinformatics background with a problem-solving attitude to work in an international, collegial environment. Strong communication skills complemented with innovative and analytical thinking are important assets. Collaboration with University of Hasselt Registration deadline: 21/08/2020 QUALIFICATION You will work in a multidisciplinary environment under the supervision of senior scientists experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Data science, and under the guidance of a university promotor. - Applicants should hold a MSc degree in bioinformatics, biological disciplines (e.g. biomedical sciences, medicine, bioengineering science or equivalent) or computer science. Master students that obtain such a degree later this academic year can also apply. - Candidates with a biomedical background are expected to demonstrate basic programming experience (e.g. R,Linux bash, Python). - Candidates with a computational background should demonstrate basic biology knowledge. - A strong interest and motivation in omics data analysis is required. - Candidates should be team players and have strong analytical problem-solving skills (creative, critical, and open-minded). - Good oral and written communication skills in English. Application Procedure: We look forward to receiving a motivation letter (max. 1 page), a short CV (max. 3 pages), a transcript from the MSc degree, and three names of referees. OFFER We offer: - a 4-year PhD-research project (candidates will be encouraged to apply for FWO grants in 2020). - a competitive enumeration during the PhD period - participation in an exciting project on personalized and preventive health care. - a career development opportunity with access to data derived from cutting edge technologies and analysis platforms - to become a member of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary research team. - to embed in a research context with different top-research teams with a broad range of expertise.

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PHD POSITION GENOMICS IN HEALTH
by Gokhan Ertaylan 13 Jul '20

13 Jul '20

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the Ph.D. position in GENOMICS IN HEALTH (https://vito.be/en/jobs/phd-position-genomics-health ) as advertised below. Please feel free to forward it to interested parties. The position is part of a strong collaboration with VITO and the University of Hasselt, where the candidate will have the opportunity to experience working in both Institutions. *Deadline: 21/08/2020 *(The position will be open until a matching candidate is being selected regardless of the deadline) Gökhan Ertaylan, PhD Principal Investigator - Health VITO NV | Boeretang 200 | 2400 Mol Phone tel:+3214335270 Vision on technology for a better world DESCRIPTION Our established healthcare system is no longer sustainable due to the aging population demographics and the transformation of many fatal disorders into chronic diseases. Preventive healthcare is rising to the challenge of providing early diagnosis and assistance to the risk group populations, effectively allowing individuals to live healthy instead of living with chronic diseases. In this research project, we evaluate the dynamics, surrogacy and strengths of several omic technologies to serve as a basis for risk profiles for chronic diseases. For this purpose, within the “I am Frontier” cohort, we are following 30 healthy participants on a monthly basis, which we use to generate different omics data sets including(but not limited to) genomics (Whole Genome Sequencing), epigenetics(Methylation), clinical biomarkers, microbiome, proteomics, and metabolomics. Moreover, we collect information about physiological parameters (heart-rate, sleep patterns …) and lifestyle (activity, food intake, stress, ...) via questionnaires and wearables. This data, used in combination with open science data from a range of diseases, allow us to profile individual risks for the onset of a disease.. The aim of this bioinformatics research project is to put the genomic information layer central to investigate and develop new approaches for utilizing genome data interactions between molecular intermediates, like, e.g., genome–metabolome, genome-proteome and genome-epigenome, that are relevant for the clinical outcome. The data of the “I am Frontier” cohort can be augmented by publicly available information from different repositories like the Cancer Genome Atlas, 1000 genomes project, etc. Hence affinity to creating genomics and other omics processing pipelines and workflows is crucial for the success of this project. An interesting secondary research objective is to evaluate the surrogacy and redundancy in the genomic data when contrasted to other molecular layers. This could be of importance when considering issues related to GDPR. We are looking for a highly motivated and scientifically excellent candidate in the genomics/bioinformatics background with a problem-solving attitude to work in an international, collegial environment. Strong communication skills complemented with innovative analytical thinking are important assets. This project is a strategical collaboration with VITO and the University of Hasselt and the candidate will be a member of both institutions. Collaboration with University of Hasselt Registration deadline: 21/08/2020 QUALIFICATION You will work in a multidisciplinary environment under the supervision of senior scientists with experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Data Science, and under the guidance of your university promotor from the University of Hasselt. - Applicants should hold an MSc degree in bioinformatics, biological disciplines (e.g. biomedical sciences, medicine, bioengineering science or equivalent) or computer science. Master students that obtain such a degree later this academic year can also apply. - Candidates with a biomedical background are expected to demonstrate basic programming experience (e.g. R, Linux bash, Python). - Candidates with a computational background should demonstrate basic biology knowledge. - Developing genomic and cross-omics workflows for processing the “I am Frontier” cohort data and auxiliary data resources. - A strong interest and motivation in genomics data analysis are required. - Candidates should be team players and have strong analytical problem-solving skills (creative, critical, and open-minded). - Good oral and written communication skills in English. Application Procedure: We look forward to receiving a motivation letter (max. 1 page), short CV (max. 3 pages), a transcript from the MSc degree and three names of referees. OFFER We offer: - a 4-year PhD-research project (candidates will be encouraged to apply for FWO grants in 2021). - a competitive enumeration during the PhD period - participation in an exciting project on personalized and preventive health care. - a career development opportunity with access to data derived from cutting edge technologies and analysis platforms - to become a member of a dynamic and multi-disciplinary research team. - to embed in a research context with different top-research teams with a broad range of expertise.

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Research Associate in Bioinformatics (Cambridge, UK)
by Sergio Martinez Cuesta 09 Jul '20

09 Jul '20

Dear BBC list, We have a research associate position in bioinformatics available in our group in Cambridge, UK. It would be great if you could please share it with whoever may be interested. We seek a highly motivated computational researcher for a key role within Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian's pioneering research programme at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CI). Our research focuses on the chemical biology of the genome and epigenome ( https://www.balasubramanian.co.uk/publications) Our lab invents and applies new computational methods for the analysis of sequence, structure and chemical modifications in DNA and RNA. This position provides opportunities to develop computational tools at the interface between chemistry, biology and bioinformatics from experimental design to the analysis of novel types of data in collaboration with talented experimental scientists. http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/24439/ Deadline for applications *20th July 2020* Thanks in advance Sergio

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