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Bioinformnatics/biostatistics position at LBMCC Luxembourg
by Marc Diederich LBMCC 06 Jun '20

06 Jun '20

Hello, LBMCC is a private cancer research lab in Luxembourg with a team of 12-15 researchers dedicated to basic and translational cancer research. We have a job opening for a postdoc with experience in biostatistics and omics data analysis. Please consider the attached job description. Yours sincerely, Prof. Marc Diederich

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Submit a Session Proposal for CarpentryCon @ Home
by Mateusz Kuzak 05 Jun '20

05 Jun '20

Hello, I hope you are all well and healthy despite the challenging circumstances we are all in. The Carpentries<https://carpentries.org/> is a volunteer-driven organisation that teaches programming and technical teaching skills to their global community of learners and educators. They are hosting the "CarpentryCon @ Home" online event series in July and August 2020, and invite you to present talks, lead breakout discussion sessions, share skills through short workshops or host social events in your time zone. Find more details in this blog post<https://carpentries.org/blog/2020/05/2020-carpentrycon-at-home-proposals/>. stay safe and healthy, Mateusz — Mateusz Kuzak (he, him, his) Community Manager, the Netherlands eScience Center e-mail: m.kuzak(a)esciencecenter.nl<mailto:m.kuzak@esciencecenter.nl> | Tel. +31 643707254 twitter: @matkuzak<http://twitter.com/matkuzak> | GitHub: mkuzak<https://github.com/mkuzak> | skype: mkuzak orcid: orcid.org/0000-0003-0087-6021<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0087-6021> Science Park 140 (Matrix I) 1098 XG Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Netherlands eScience Center is a joint initiative by SURF and NWO www.esciencecenter.nl<https://www.esciencecenter.nl/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/eScienceCenter> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/netherlands-escience-center> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NLeScienceCenter/> | YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLAIMi62d8tx3Ru6DOSPeg> | Newsletter<https://esciencecenter.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=a0a563ca342f194…>

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BSC: Life Sciences vacancies
by BSC Human Resources 05 Jun '20

05 Jun '20

Dear all, We would like to inform you about a new job opportunitiy offered by BSC: - Junior Research Engineer for simulations in biomedicine (RE1). Deadline: 31 July, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/13420lscbre1> - Postdoctoral researcher in Machine Learning applied to simulations in biomedicine (R2). Deadline: 31 July, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/13520lscbr2> 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 vacancy
by BSC Human Resources 04 Jun '20

04 Jun '20

Dear all, We would like to inform you about a new job opportunitiy offered by BSC: - Junior research engineer for Social Link Analytics (RE1). Deadline: 31 July, 2020 Link here <https://www.bsc.es/join-us/job-opportunities/10120lscbre1#> 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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job opening PhD fellowship in microbial systems genetics (Ugent/KU Leuven)
by Kathleen Marchal 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

*PhD fellowship in microbial systems genetics* IDLab/IMEC Ghent University (Belgium) has an open PhD position in the domain of microbial systems genetics. This PhD envisages a dual degree between the KU Leuven and UGent. The goal of the PhD research is to develop and apply graph-based methods to study adaptive evolution of microbial communities. Hereto innovative methods need to be developed that integrate genomic information with molecular profiling (metatransciptomics) data. The research will be performed in close collaboration with microbial ecologists and microbial molecular biologists at the KU Leuven. Applications involve studying the role of microbial communities in acquiring microbial antibiotic resistance or pesticide degradation. *Requirements* •You hold a Master degree in Bioinformatics, Engineering, Bioscience engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, or an equivalent degree. Last year students can also apply •A strong interest in interdisciplinary research •Interest/knowledge of computer science and/or machine learning •Interest in biology or molecular biology •Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and/or C++ as well as Linux systems. •Fluency in spoken and written English *More information* The student will be located in the group headed by K. Marchal 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 computerscience with biological principles (http://bioinformatics.psb.ugent.be/DBN/, http://www.ugent.be/ea/idlab/en/members/kathleen-marchal.htm) This PhD research will involve a close collaboration with Prof. D. Springael and Prof. H. Steenackers at the KU Leuven (promoters) and envisages a dual PhD degree in Ghent University and KU Leuven. For more information, contact kathleen.marchal(a)ugent.be <mailto:kathleen.marchal@ugent.be>. *Interested?* To apply, forward a copy of your CV, a motivation letter and contact information for two references, to the following email address kathleen.marchal(a)ugent.be <mailto:kathleen.marchal@ugent.be> Application deadline: July 31, 2020 Tentative start date: October 2020 Duration: 4 years -- 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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[DUTCH] Vacature docent bioinformatica HAN Nijmegen
by Bruggen Martijn van der 31 May '20

31 May '20

De Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen heeft een vacature voor een docent bioinformatica. Meer informatie is terug te vinden op onze website: https://www.han.nl/over-de-han/werken-bij-de-han/vacatures/docent-bio-infor… Met vriendelijke groet, Martijn. Drs. Martijn van der Bruggen | Academiemanager ATBC / docent bioinformatica | HAN_ University of Applied Sciences | Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen | Academie Toegepaste Biowetenschappen en Chemie | Postbus 6960, 6503 GL Nijmegen | Laan van Scheut 2 | LvS2 / 0.07 | M +31 6 55 20 63 44 | E Martijn.vanderBruggen(a)han.nl | www.han.nl<http://www.han.nl/> | werkdagen maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag. [cid:b98f6f48-2f5e-4e0c-b971-113871516d6b]

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Postdoc Vacancy Cancer&Immunology bioinformatics
by Vercoulen-2, Y. 28 May '20

28 May '20

Are you looking for a challenging postdoctoral position at an academic institute, and excited about imaging and single cell analysis, to model cell responses in cancer and immunological disease? We are recruiting a talented, recently graduated PhD for a postdoc position in our team at the Center for Molecular Medicine, UMC Utrecht. Below a link to the vacancy containing all specifics, and the application portal: https://www.werkenbijumcutrecht.nl/vacatures/Paginas/postdoc-bioinformatics… Best wishes, Yvonne Vercoulen [signature_745975678] Principal Investigator UMCU-CMM<https://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/research/center/center-for-molecular-medicine> I member Utrecht Young Academy<https://www.uu.nl/en/research/utrecht-young-academy> Assistant Professor I Molecular Cancer Research I Center for Molecular Medicine IDivision Laboratories, Pharmacy and Biomedical Genetics I University Medical Center Utrecht I The Netherlands Linkedin<https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-vercoulen-2939158/> I Website<http://www.umcutrecht.nl/en/Research/Research-centers/Center-for-Molecular-…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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vacancy for a PhD fellowship: network-analysis for precision oncology
by Kathleen Marchal 28 May '20

28 May '20

I would like to post the vacancy for a PhD fellowship: network-analysis for precision oncology. Thanks for handling this posting. Regards Kathleen *PhD fellowship network-analysis for precision oncology * IDLab/IMEC (Dataintegration & Biological networks subgroup, UGent) has an open position for a PhD fellowship (4 years) in the domain of precision oncology. The goal of the PhD research is to develop and apply data analytics to study the evolution of metastatic cancer in order to identify prognostic biomarkers. Hereto innovative methods need to be developed that integrate genomic information derived from cohorts of tumor samples with clinical information (e.g., therapy outcome). The focus will be on studying the added value of graph based-analysis for feature extraction and patient stratification. The research will be performed in close collaboration with clinicians, experts in molecular diagnosis and software engineers to facilitate the transfer of the developed methods to a clinical setting. *Requirements* •You hold a Master degree in Bioinformatics, Informatics, Mathematics, Engineering, Bioscience engineering, or an equivalent degree. Last year students can also apply •A strong interest in interdisciplinary research •Interest/knowledge of computer science and/or machine learning •Interest in biology or molecular biology •Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and/or C++ as well as Linux systems. •Fluency in spoken and written English *More information* The ‘Dataintegration & Biological networks’ 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 http://www.ugent.be/ea/idlab/en/members/kathleen-marchal.htm. *Interested?* To apply, forward a copy of your CV, a motivation letter and contact information for two references, to the following email address kathleen.marchal(a)ugent.be <mailto:kathleen.marchal@ugent.be> Application deadline: July 31, 2020 Tentative start date: October 2020 Duration: 4 years -- 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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ECCB2020 goes virtual!
by Eva Alloza 27 May '20

27 May '20

/- Apologies for multiple posting -/ Dear colleagues, We hope this email finds you well. On behalf of the ECCB2020 Organising Committee, you can find below the public announcement that *ECCB2020 goes virtual! <https://eccb2020.info/eccb2020-goes-virtual/>* Save the dates in your calendars and participate from home! Please help us sharing this newsletter among your contacts. Warm regards, -- Coordination team Spanish National Bioinformatics Institute (INB) mail: inb.hub(a)bsc.es web: http://inb-elixir.es Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) c/Jordi Girona, 31 - Torre Girona Building 08034 Barcelona (Spain) Merge Doc View this email in your browser <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=uJGsKvA4CvNznJb2JMu3nKQ5Z-2FU08S…> <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86LwaCU7QCPYc…> <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86J5e-2B6jI-2…>ECCB face-to-face format is postponed to 2022 Given the current pandemic situation, the ECCB2020 Organising Committee together with the ECCB Steering Committee have evaluated its impact on ECCB2020 and have decided that *ECCB in its traditional format will be postponed to 2022*, while a reduced format will be virtually hosted this year. ECCB2020 goes virtual We are designing a *reduced and compact ECCB2020 to take place virtually in September 2020*. You will keep pace with cutting edge research while interacting with a diverse and broad representation of the research community. Stay tuned to the website and twitter account for the latest news about the virtual ECCB2020 <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86FxqQcKvKULn…> Save the dates *New Trends in Bioinformatics by ECCB: Virtual Workshops & Tutorials: * *Virtual ECCB2020:* <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86FxqQcKvKULn…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86FxqQcKvKULn…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.eccb20.org <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=uJGsKvA4CvNznJb2JMu3nGV2ZgR2xugF…> <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86N7WOuYfIwMj…>#ECCB2020 Because your privacy matters to us /Bco Congresos is committed to protecting your privacy./ /We want to be fully transparent about the information that we collect, how this information is used and what rights you have in order to control your personal data./ /For this reason and in compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) which takes effect since 25 May, 2019. Please be informed that we have adapted our Privacy Policy. <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=2BVfiyMuG5-2ForrgFi-2BW0q5CYN06y…>// / /If you no longer wish to receive information regarding congresses that we organize in your field of speciality, please send an email to //congresos(a)bcocongresos.com <mailto:congresos@bcocongresos.com>./ <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86IZ8Vkhn8oIW…> TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT Ph. + 34 93 882 38 78 eccb2020(a)bcocongresos.com <mailto:eccb2020@bcocongresos.com> www.bcocongresos.com <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=vTVo9WAROVynOTbDemV86IZ8Vkhn8oIW…> View this email in your browser <http://mail.eventsairmail.com/ls/click?upn=uJGsKvA4CvNznJb2JMu3nKQ5Z-2FU08S…> http://bsc.es/disclaimer

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CFP: AIHA 2020 – International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Applications
by Nicole Dalia CILIA 25 May '20

25 May '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 *10 January*, in conjunction with *ICPR 2020* <https://www.micc.unifi.it/icpr2020/> (25th International Conference on Pattern Recognition, Milan, Italy, 10-15 January 2020). 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 1st, 2020 - Notification of Acceptance: November 10th, 2020 - Camera-ready Submission: November 15th, 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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