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ELIXIR-NL Innovation and SME Forum, 10-11 October 2019, Utrecht
by Celia van Gelder 25 Sep '19

25 Sep '19

ELIXIR Innovation & SME Forum: "distributed data analysis - the (health) data train" 10-11 October 2019, Utrecht - Register now! Are you a researcher or professional in the healthcare sector or in agrifood, biotech or nature preservation collaborating with colleagues outside your organisation? Are you facing challenges in working with data generated outside your own lab? Are you involved in making data management and data sharing more effective in your organisation? Or are you just interested to learn more about data-driven innovations in the life-science sector? Then please join us in the ELIXIR Innovation and SME Forum in Utrecht on 10-11 October with a focus on “distributed data analysis – the (health) data train” The <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> Personal Health Train approach propagates not to physically share data but to make use of each others data through distributed data analysis. The Dutch government has endorsed this approach in December 2018 and is now preparing to implement this novel strategy in the Dutch health care information system. The ‘FAIR data train’ concept can be more broadly implemented also outside the health sector. A mixture of high-level keynote speakers and interactive sessions (such as Flash Talks for SMEs, Start-Ups and bioinformatics service providers) will give participants from academia, companies, policy makers and collaborators from the <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> ELIXIR network a chance to learn more about distributed data analysis in the life sciences sectors. This event is a collaborative effort, organized by ELIXIR, ELIXIR Netherlands and DTL. We particularly invite start-ups, SMEs and research teams providing bioinformatics and data management services to sign up for a flash talk during the 1st day of the event! Check out the <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> programme and <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> register here. <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> For further information please contact <mailto:femke.francissen@dtls.nl> Femke Francissen. If your organisation is a <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> DTL Partner, you can announce your <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> news, <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> events, <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> courses, and <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> job vacancies on the DTL website. Please send these items to <mailto:communication@dtls.nl> communication(a)dtls.nl Copyright © *2017 Dutch Techcentre for Life Sciences, All rights reserved. <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id=d62…> update your preferences or <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298&id…> unsubscribe from this list. <https://dtls.us3.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=3cef2d6f6da8f8059e2288298…>

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vacancies bio-informatics/systems biology at Flanders Marine Institute
by Michiel Vandegehuchte 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Dear all Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) is recruiting two researchers in the area of bioinformatics and marine systems biology, one post-doc and one junior position: http://www.vliz.be/en/vacancy/2019-09-02-vliz-recruits-researcher-bioinform… http://www.vliz.be/en/vacancy/2019-09-02-vliz-recruits-researcher-molecular… Application deadline is Monday 30 September. Kind regards Michiel Vandegehuchte Research Director Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee vzw Flanders Marine Institute InnovOcean site, Wandelaarkaai 7 8400 Oostende, Belgium T +32-(0)59-34 14 96 M +32 (0)471-61 22 49 michiel.vandegehuchte(a)vliz.be www.vliz.be Save a tree ... please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to.

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Current vacancy for a food and nutrition data scientist/bioinformatician
by maria traka (QIB) 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Dear BBC members, Please see below a current vacancy in our group that I would really appreciate if you could circulate within your mailing list. I would encourage any interested persons to contact me to find out a bit more about the role. Kind regards, Maria Traka We are looking for a highly motivated individual to drive food data analytics within the Food Databanks National Capability<https://fdnc.quadram.ac.uk/> at the Quadram Institute (QI), with an interest in embracing cutting edge computational tools in the study of food composition, food intake and wider nutritional research. https://quadram.ac.uk/vacancies/research-scientist-food-and-nutrition-data-… MARIA TRAKA, PhD, MSc Deputy Head of Food Databanks National Capability (FDNC) Group Leader in Food and Health https://fdnc.quadram.ac.uk/ Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7UQ T: +44 (0)1603 255000 D: +44 (0)1603 255194 maria.traka(a)quadram.ac.uk<mailto:maria.traka@quadram.ac.uk> WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A FOOD DATA SCIENTIST: https://quadram.ac.uk/vacancies/research-scientist-food-and-nutrition-data-… www.quadram.ac.uk<http://www.quadram.ac.uk/>[/var/folders/zx/8kr8qmqd4z56xtlcxplkkvz5zn2b12/T/com.microsoft.Outlook/WebArchiveCopyPasteTempFiles/cidimage001.png(a)01D55CFE.FA0C0D00]

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Job advert for a bioinformatician at GSK Vaccines Rixensart
by Benoit Dessailly 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

We are hiring a bioinformatician at GSK Vaccines, Rixensart. Please share, or even better, apply! 😊 Advert below https://jobs.gsk.com/fr-be/jobs/POSTING-3-17913?lang=en-us&previousLocale=f… https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1510577482/ Regards Benoit GSK monitors email communications sent to and from GSK in order to protect GSK, our employees, customers, suppliers and business partners, from cyber threats and loss of GSK Information. GSK monitoring is conducted with appropriate confidentiality controls and in accordance with local laws and after appropriate consultation.

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Vacancy for all-round ICT/bioinformatician
by Daphne van Beek 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Dear all, We have a vacancy for an all-round ICT/bioinformatician in our lab. Please see https://www.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl/werken-bij/ <https://www.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl/werken-bij/> for more information (in Dutch). If you have any questions or require any further information, please feel free to contact us. Kind regards / Met vriendelijke groet, Daphne van Beek Projectmanager/Senior Bioinformaticus <https://www.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl/> [cid:image001.png@01D522AA.72291F60] A Science Park 408, 1098 XH Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 235 2640 W hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl<https://www.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl/> <https://www.facebook.com/HartwigMedicalFoundation> [cid:image002.png@01D522AA.72291F60] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/hartwig-medical-foundation> [cid:image003.png@01D522AA.72291F60] <https://twitter.com/hartwigmedical> [cid:image004.png@01D522AA.72291F60] <https://www.instagram.com/hartwigmedicalfoundation/?hl=nl> [cid:image005.png@01D522AA.72291F60] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8juCiUGC1OsEXPtdEEwPA> [cid:image006.png@01D522AA.72291F60] Onze missie is dat elke patiënt met uitgezaaide kanker een gepersonaliseerde behandeling krijgt met behulp van een uitgebreide DNA-test<https://www.hartwigmedicalfoundation.nl/dna-test/>.

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PhD position in Bioinformatics (1.0 FTE) (219467) at University of Groningen on proteogenomics data integration
by Horvatovich, P.L. 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

*Organisation* Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 31,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge. We are looking for a candidate to fill the vacancy and work on a project entitled: Netherlands X-omics initiative (https://www.x-omics.nl) This PhD position is embedded within the larger collaborative interdisciplinary research group at the Faculty of Science and Engineering of the University of Groningen (RUG), the European Research Institute for Biology of Aging (ERIBA) and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). You will be part of ongoing large-scale collaborative project that involves teams from UMCs and Universities (Utrecht, Leiden, Nijmegen) to develop effective strategies for analysis of multi-omics data. *Job description* In the research project the PhD student is expected to develop and implement pipeline to analyse a variety of clinical and omics (proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics) data sets. This pipeline will be tested on clinical datasets that include multi-omics data such as from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and head and neck cancer patients. In collaboration with medical experts from these fields the obtained results will be used to shed more light onto important clinical questions: to identify the key molecular mechanisms of these complex diseases, to find biomarkers to improve patient classification, to identify new drug targets, and to support personalised treatment of the patients in the future. The successful candidate will strongly benefit from working in a highly interdisciplinary research team composed of clinical researchers, analytical chemists, bioinformaticians and statisticians. The different groups, involved in this interdisciplinary project, have an excellent scientific infrastructure and track record in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and data integration. University of Groningen has an excellent research infrastructure and the Graduate School of Science of the Faculty of Science and Engineering offer trainings to improve academic and scientific skills. *Qualifications* • a master’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science or genetics. • a strong background in biology or bioinformatics and should have strong skills in programming (python, R), and experience in running and building analysis pipelines (e.g. using snakemake). • experience with data analysis of one of the omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) fields would be a significant advantage as well as experience in the clinical translation of these data. The candidate should be able to work in an interdisciplinary and multinational research team and have good communication skills. *Conditions of employment* We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities: • a salary of € 2,325 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 2,972 gross per month in the fourth and final year • a position for four years; you will get a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years; prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be expected • a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income • an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance • a PhD training programme is part of the agreement and the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering The preferred starting date is January 1, 2020. *Application* Do you meet our qualification criteria? If yes, your application should include: • cover letter with background and motivation (letter of motivation attachment) • curriculum vitae (CV attachment) • contact information of three former or present supervisors that can be contacted as references (extra attachment) You can submit your application until 31 October 11.59 pm / before 1 November 2019 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website <https://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-0…> ) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our University. We are committed to building a diverse faculty so you are encouraged to apply. Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP), https://nvp-plaza.nl/download/?id=7714 and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers, https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated *Information* For information you can contact: · Prof. Dr. P.L. Horvatovich, +31 50363 3341, p.l.horvatovich(a)rug.nl · Prof. Dr. V. Guryev, +31 503617300, v.guryev(a)umcg.nl Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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SDM 2020 Call for Papers
by Alfredo Cuzzocrea 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

20th SIAM International Conference on Data Mining May 7 - May 9, 2020, Cincinnati, OH, USA ======================================== SDM 2020 - http://www.siam.org/meetings/sdm20 Call for Papers Scope ===== Data mining is the computational process for discovering valuable knowledge from data - the core of modern Data Science. It has enormous application in numerous fields, including science, engineering, healthcare, business, and medicine. Typical datasets in these fields are large, complex, and often noisy. Extracting knowledge from these datasets requires the use of sophisticated, high-performance, and principled analysis techniques and algorithms, which are based on sound theoretical and statistical foundations. These techniques in turn require implementations on high performance computational infrastructure that are carefully tuned for performance. Powerful visualization technologies along with effective user interfaces are also essential to make data mining tools appealing to researchers, analysts, data scientists and application developers from different disciplines, as well as usable by stakeholders. The SDM conference provides a venue for researchers who are addressing these problems to present their work in a peer-reviewed forum. It also provides an ideal setting for graduate students and others new to the field to learn about cutting-edge research by hearing outstanding invited speakers and attending presentations and tutorials (included with conference registration). A set of focused workshops is also held on the last day of the conference. The proceedings of the conference are published in archival form and are also made available on the SIAM web site. Topics of Interest ================== *Methods and Algorithms -Anomaly & Outlier Detection -Big Data & Large-Scale Systems -Classification & Semi-Supervised Learning -Clustering & Unsupervised Learning -Data Cleaning & Integration -Deep Learning & Representation Learning -Frequent Pattern Mining -Feature Extraction, Selection and Dimensionality Reduction -Mining Data Streams -Mining Graphs & Complex Data -Mining on Emerging Architectures & Data Clouds -Mining Semi Structured Data -Mining Spatial & Temporal Data -Mining Text, Web & Social Media -Online Algorithms -Optimization Methods -Parallel and Distributed Methods -Probabilistic & Statistical Methods -Scalable & High-Performance Mining -Other Novel Methods *Applications -Astronomy & Astrophysics -Automation & Process Control -Climate / Ecological / Environmental Science -Customer Relationship Management -Data Science -Drug Discovery -Finance -Genomics & Bioinformatics -Healthcare Management -High Energy Physics -Intelligence Analysis -Internet of Things -Intrusion & Fraud detection -Logistics Management -Recommendation -Risk Management -Social Network Analysis -Supply Chain Management -Other Emerging Applications *Human Factors and Social Issues -Ethics of Data Mining -Intellectual Ownership -Interestingness & Relevance -Privacy and Fairness Models -Privacy Preserving Data Mining -Risk Analysis and Risk Management -Transparency and Algorithmic Bias -User Interfaces and Visual Analytics -Other Human and Social Issues Submission URL ============== https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SDM2020 Workshop and Tutorials ====================== The conference will feature workshops and tutorials on several special topics. Please see the SDM 2020 website for submission requirements. Examples of workshops and tutorials are available through the SDM 2019 website, http://www.siam.org/meetings/sdm19/ Organization ============ GENERAL CO-CHAIRS Nitesh Chawla, University of Notre Dame, USA Carlotta Domeniconi, George Mason Univeristy, USA PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Yan Liu, University of Southern California, USA Sriraam Natarajan, University of Texas at Dallas, USA WORKSHOPS CO-CHAIRS Yuxiao Dong, Microsoft Research, USA Gregor Stiglic, University of Maribor, Slovenia TUTORIALS CHAIR Danai Koutra, University of Michigan, USA DOCTORAL FORUM CHAIRS Matteo Riondato, Amherst College, USA Brandeis Marshall, Spelman College, USA PANELS CHAIR Zhenhui Jessie Li, Penn State University, USA PUBLICITY CHAIRS Xiang Ren, University of Southern California, USA Alfredo Cuzzocrea, University of Calabria, Italy Sourangshu Bhattacharya, IIT, Kharagpur, India AWARDS CHAIR TBA STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIR Zoran Obradovic, Temple University, USA LOCAL CHAIR Ping Zhang, Ohio State University, USA Important Dates (tentative) =========================== Abstract Submission: October 4, 2019 11:59pm (US Eastern Time) Paper Submission: October 11, 2019 11:59pm (US Eastern Time) Workshop Proposals: October 4, 2019 11:59pm (US Eastern Time) Tutorial Proposals: October 4, 2019 11:59pm (US Eastern Time)

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Re: [BBC] [Training-coordinators] ELIXIR Survey: Identifying gaps in current training
by Alexander Botzki 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Dear All, I would like to forward you this question of the ELIXIR Training platform and ask if you could fill in the survey about training sessions for the future. Thank you very much for your time to provide your ideas on the bioinformatics training programme of the future. Best regards, Alex From: Training-coordinators <training-coordinators-bounces(a)elixir-europe.org> On Behalf Of Fotis E. Psomopoulos Sent: 18 September 2019 12:23 To: training-coordinators(a)elixir-europe.org Subject: [Training-coordinators] ELIXIR Survey: Identifying gaps in current training [apologies for multiple postings] Dear all, The ELIXIR Training Platform surveyed the training needs of its scientific communities in 2013 and 2016, and consequently took measures to fill the gaps identified with appropriate training. In order to identify potential gaps in current training in Life Sciences across Europe, we would like your input as well. The survey [https://forms.gle/rtMoWFtnmC5D4jPF6] should take no more than 5-10 minutes of your time to complete; questions with an asterisk require a response and it would be immensely helpful if you could spare the time to respond fully to all questions. Participants who share their contact details with us will gain early access to the results and will play a vital role in helping us to optimize the training programme. We value your contribution and look forward to sharing the outcomes with you. Please, feel free to forward this email to whomever you think is relevant. Kind regards, Fotis E. Psomopoulos (ELIXIR-GR), Brane L. Leskosek (ELIXIR-SI), Jessica Lindvall (ELIXIR-SE), Patricia Palagi (ELXIR-CH), Celia van Gelder (ELIXIR-NL) and Pascal Kahlem (TrP) on behalf of the ELIXIR Training Platform -- Fotis E. Psomopoulos Assistant Research Professor INAB - Institute of Applied Biosciences CERTH - Center for Research and Technology Hellas Thermi 57001, Greece Phone: +30 2310 498 478 Fax : +30 2310 498 270 Email: fpsom(a)certh.gr<mailto:fpsom@certh.gr> Site : https://fpsom.github.io<https://fpsom.github.io/> ORCID: 0000-0002-0222-4273 While I may be sending this email outside my normal office hours, I have no expectation to receive a reply outside yours. Η επικοινωνία αυτή είναι εμπιστευτική και ενδεχομένως να προστατεύεται από νομικά πλαίσια. Εάν λάβατε αυτό το e-mail, ενώ δεν προορίζεται για εσάς, σας ενημερώνουμε ότι απαγορεύεται οποιαδήποτε διανομή, αντιγραφή ή χρήση της επικοινωνίας ή/ και των πληροφοριών που περιέχονται σε αυτό. Σας παρακαλούμε να ενημερώσετε κατάλληλα τον αποστολέα και να σβήσετε ή να καταστρέψετε τυχόν αντίγραφά της. Οι επικοινωνίες μέσω του Διαδικτύου δεν είναι ασφαλείς και για τον λόγο αυτό το ΙΝ.Ε.Β./ΕΚΕΤΑ δεν αποδέχεται νομική ευθύνη για τα περιεχόμενα του παρόντος μηνύματος και για οποιαδήποτε ζημιά προκληθεί από ιούς που είναι δυνατόν να εισαγάγει. This communication is confidential and It may also be protected by legal rules. If you are not an intended recipient please note that any form of distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it, is prohibited. Please inform the sender appropriately and delete or destroy any copies of it from your system. Internet communications are not secure and therefore INAB/CERTH does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message and for any damage whatsoever that is caused by viruses being passed.

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Post-doc position 'Machine Learning for network-based analysis' (UGent)
by Kathleen Marchal 13 Sep '19

13 Sep '19

*Postdoc position Machine Learning for network-based analysis* *Job description*: The DBN group headed by K. Marchal has a vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher interested in a combination of research and teaching (3 year Dr Assistant position). The research will focus on the development and application of systems genetics approaches to identify driver pathways underlying adaptive clonal phenotypes. Innovative methods based on state-of-the-art datamining techniques need to be developed in order to integrate genomic information derived from cohorts of samples with phenotypic information. Methods will be applied to study the evolvability of network rewiring and interclonal interactions during adaptive responses in cancer and/or microbial systems. Next to research also an active involvement in teaching and student supervision is required. *Context*: The DBN group headed by K. Marchal is located at the engineering faculty of Ghent University (IDLab/IMEC). The group’ s research focus is on bioinformatics method development. The group is specialized in combining advanced datamining techniques with biological principles (http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/DBN/) and has major expertise in network inference and network-based data-integration. *Key words:*data sciences, machine learning, cancer genomics, clonal systems *Expertise* •You hold a PhD degree in Sciences; in Bioinformatics, in Applied Biological Sciences (Bioengineering); in Engineering •Strong interest in research and teachingbioinfomatics related courses •Strong interest in method development and data mining •Strong interest in interdisciplinary research •Knowledge in molecular biology or genomics is a plus •Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Perl or Python, as well as Linux systems. •Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement *For further information:* contact kathleen.marchal(a)ugent.be <mailto:kathleen.marchal@ugent.be> Application deadline: November 26 Application through the UGent site is mandatory: https://www.ugent.be/en/work/vacancies/assisting/applyonline-aap.htm -- Prof. Kathleen Marchal Dept. of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University Dept. of Information Technology, IDLab, imec, Dept. of Genetics, University of Pretoria, South Africa http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/DBN iGent Toren, Technologiepark 126, 9052 Gent, Belgium

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Workshop on Programming For Evolutionary Biology, Berlin (02-18 March 2020)
by Katja Nowick 10 Sep '19

10 Sep '19

Course on Programming for Evolutionary Biology When: March 2nd - March 18th 2020 Location: Berlin, Germany Application deadline: October 25th 2019 Detailed information about the course content and how to apply: http://evop.bioinf.uni-leipzig.de/ In this intensive 17 days course, students will learn how to survive in a Linux environment, get hands-on experience in two widely used programming languages (Python and R), and statistical data analysis. The classes will be given by experts in the field and consist of lectures and exercises with the computer. The aim of the course is to provide the students with the necessary background and skills to perform computational analyses with a focus on solving research questions related to genomics and evolution. The philosophy of the course will be “learning by doing”, which means that the computational skills will be taught using examples and real data from evolutionary biology for the exercises. During the course, students will also propose projects of their own interest and perform them as final projects in small groups under the supervision of a teaching assistant. This summer school is open for students from all countries and targeted toward PhD students and postdocs of evolutionary biology or related research fields with no or little programming experience who want to become proficient in computational evolutionary biology in a couple of weeks. The course takes place at the Free University of Berlin. -- Dr. Katja Nowick Professorin für Humanbiologie Freie Universität Berlin Institut für Zoologie Königin-Luise-Straße 1-3 14195 Berlin Phone: +49 30 83863761

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