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Sweden - Uppsala University PhD Studentship in Molecular Evolution

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application:

Doctoral student in molecular evolution with the focus on genome evolution of microbial eukaryotes

at the Department of Genomics, Evolution and Systematics, Programme for Molecular Evolution.

Project description
Diplomonads are a group of anaerobic microbial eukaryotes that have two cell nuclei. The human intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia belongs to diplomonads, but there are also free-living members of the group. The project will study how genetic information is transferred between the two nuclei, among diplomonads, and between diplomonads and other organisms, over evolutionary time. The aim is an understanding how these and other evolutionary processes interact with various lifestyles within the group.

Comparative genomic methods will be used on data generated with next-generation sequencing methods from a diversity of diplomonads. The project will have a strong bioinformatic component, but also molecular biology methods may be included. The results from this project are relevant for epidemiological studies, although the main focus will be on a deeper understanding of genome evolution of microbial eukaryotes.

Continue Reading November 20th, 2008

Germany - Länderinstitut für Bienenkunde Postdoc and PhD Studentship in Genetics / Genomics / Bioinformatics

Postdoc and PhD student position in genetics/genomics/bioinformatics (16540 Hohen Neuendorf)

Within a project for the “Marker assisted selection of Varroa-tolerant honey bees” there are two vacancies for scientific staff (payment is based on German pay scale for public employees, TV-L Ost E 13 and TV-L Ost E 13/2, respectively). The positions are available from the 1st of December 2008, the contract duration being 3 years. The availability of the positions is subject to the final approval of the project by the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection,. In a first project phase, with the help of a microsatellite-based procedure, regions of the honey bee genome which are responsible for the detection and removal of Varroa-infested pupae from brood cells could be identified. Within the posted project a fine-mapping of the relevant genome regions and an isolation of possible candidate genes is to be carried out by applying SNP analysis. In addition, a concept concerning genomic selection for disease resistance in honey bees is to be established.

Job description, Post Doc Position (TV-L Ost, E 13)
Steering the team including one doctoral candidate and a technical staff member. Coordination of studies on the hygienic behaviour of honeybee workers towards Varroa-infested brood cells and establishing microarray based SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) analysis.

Continue Reading October 13th, 2008

Ireland - University College Dublin PhD Studentship in Environmental Microbial Genomics

A PhD studentship is available within the School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin (http://www.ucd.ie/bioenvsci/index.html). The project will focus on the isolation of novel anti-phytopathogenic agents from soil microbes using functional metagenomics. The student and a postdoctoral scientist will create and screen a soil metagenome library and assess the ability of clones within this library to suppress the growth of several well characterised phytopathogenic fungi. The candidate will preferably have good molecular biology skills and will be joining the UCD Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions group. This group use functional genomics, cell biology, proteomic, and screening techniques to identify antifungal organisms and characterise their antifungal activity.

The Project is part of a collaboration involving the research groups of Dr Fiona Doohan from the School of Biology & Environmental Science at University College Dublin, Prof. Alan Dobson from the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at University College Cork and Dr Julian Marchesi from the School of Biosciences, at Cardiff University, in Wales. The postdoctoral scientist will be located at the ERI and it is anticipated that the PhD student will also spend a period of time at the ERI; the ERI are currently using metagenomic methods in a variety of environmental settings to explore the potential of microbial communities to provide novel products and products with biotechnological applications.

The Project is funded by the Irish Department of Agriculture & Food through the Research Stimulus Fund Programme. This is a three year PhD studentship, and it provides annual funding of €21,000 - €25,000 (to cover both fees and stipend).

Continue Reading October 6th, 2008

USA - Cornell University Postdoc Position in Genetics / Genomics

Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

A full-time postdoctoral associate is sought for genetic/genomic studies in apple (Malus x domestica). The project will focus on studying genes influencing plant architecture, fruit quality and disease resistance. Genetic maps will be developed and new molecular markers will be identified. The successful candidate will develop and use genomics tools for the genetic enhancement of apple, and is expected to contribute to a variety of studies within the apple genetic improvement program.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular Biology or related disciplines. Hands-on experience in diverse PCR-based markers systems and linkage map construction is required. Experience in marker development and linkage analysis in allopolyploids is desired. A strong theoretical background in Statistical Genomics will be viewed favorably. Association mapping, genomic sequence analysis, genomic data mining and bioinformatics experience is surely desireable. Candidates should have a proven record of research productivity and proficiency and the ability to work collaboratively with other researchers and graduate students. Excellent English written and oral communication skills are required. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Continue Reading September 16th, 2008

Italy - Edmund Mach Foundation PhD Research Positions in Genomics

Four research fellowships leading to PhD degree in international recognized Universities (Cod. 012_BGM_VG)

The Research Centre of the Edmund Mach Foundation (San Michele all’Adige, Trento, Italy) is one of the most important for horticultural research in Europe. Research includes improvement of crop productions of grapevine and apple. During 2007 the Research Centre obtained the genome sequence of grape and a similar effort in apple is expected to be completed during 2008. Following these achievements, we started an interdisciplinary translational genomics programme aimed at the fully exploitation of the knowledge generated by the two genome sequencing projects.

We are looking for young and motivated researchers that will join an already established team of scientists working with state-of-the-art genomic facilities, in an international English-spoken research environment.

Please find the profile, the application form and general information in the document available in the download area.

Continue Reading September 8th, 2008

United Kingdom - University of Oxford PhD Programme in Genomic Epidemiology

PhD Programme - 4 x Studentships
Genomic Epidemiology
MRC Centre for Genomics and Global Health

The MRC Centre for Genomics and Global Health is developing a unique PhD programme that will provide interdisciplinary training in statistical genetics, bioinformatics and population genetics, and the opportunity to apply these skills to cutting edge research on major diseases of the developing world.

Four studentships are available to start in October 2008. They will be based at Oxford University but students will be encouraged to develop collaborative research projects at the Centre’s partner institutions at the MRC Laboratories in The Gambia, the KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kenya, the Wellcome Trust Programme in South-east Asia and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the UK. Each studentship covers full course fees and research costs, together with an annual stipend (currently £12,600 per annum).

Candidates from all countries are eligible to apply for the studentships. Applications are particularly encouraged from talented candidates from the regions where the Centre operates in Africa and Asia.

The funding is for 4 years. The first year of the programme will be tailored to the individual’s background and will involve taught courses linked to the new Oxford doctoral training programme in Genomic Medicine. There may also be opportunities to take modules from the MSc in Applied Statistics or the MSc in Bioinformatics. During the first year students will be able to develop their research focus by working alongside the Centre’s Informatics Fellows in The Gambia, Kenya, Viet Nam or Thailand.

Continue Reading February 21st, 2008

Australia - CSIRO PhD Studentships in the field of Quantitative Genetics / Genomics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

There are 3 PhD positions open at the JM Rendel laboratories, Rockhampton in the Division of Livestock Industries, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia. These 3 PhD positions relate to scientific research projects in the area of Quantitative genetics/genomics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology and are funded by the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) of CSIRO, CSIRO Livestock Industries (CLI) postgraduate studentship program and Beef CRC for Genetic Technologies’ studentship awards. Students will be trained in research projects under joint supervision with a University. The division of CLI has a well established PhD training programme and there are currently around 70 doctoral and masters students within CLI.

OCE PROJECT 1: Genetic Improvement using SNP Genotyping Arrays in Livestock
This project is based on prediction of molecular (SNP) breeding values and comparison of genetic improvement/economic responses from SNP panel versus traditional selection methods in animals. Computer simulations will be used but the developed prediction methods will be tested on SNP Chip data from sheep parasite resistance whole genome scan experiments. The successful candidate will be enrolled at the University of New England (UNE), Armidale. He/She will be supervised by Dr Haja Kadarmideen at CSIRO Rockhampton and co-supervised by Prof. Julius van der Werf at UNE, Armidale.

Continue Reading October 9th, 2007

Germany - University of Heidelberg PhD Position in Medical Image Analysis

PhD Position offered by the Biomedical Computer Vision Group Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB in collaboration with the Dept. Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

The research group “Biomedical Computer Vision” (BMCV, head: Prof. Dr. Karl Rohr) at the University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB, Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, and the DKFZ Heidelberg, Dept. Theoretical Bioinformatics is developing algorithms and methods for computer-based analysis of biological and medical images.

Currently, the BMCV group and the Dept. of Radiology (Dr. Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk) offer a joined PhD position in Medical Image Analysis, an interdisciplinary field between medical and computational sciences. The research topic is the development of automatic methods for segmentation and quantification of the morphology and pathomorphology of the human vascular system based on 3D tomographic images.

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September 1st, 2007

Canada - McGill University PhD Fellowship: GTPase Signalling Pathways

The Zheng lab in the Department of Biology, McGill University, Canada is seeking for a PhD student to study the function and molecular mechanism of small Rab GTPase signalling pathways in intracellular membrane trafficking and cell and tissue morphogenesis in plants. We are using a combined approach of genetics, genomics, in vivo imaging and molecular biology in the model plant species arabidopsis to investigate those important and interested issues.

Application
Students with or expected to obtain BSc/MSc degree are encouraged to apply by sending me(hugo.zheng[at]mcgill.ca) a cover letter, CV, transcripts, names of two referees.

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August 30th, 2007

USA - University of Utah Post-doctoral Fellowships in Translational Bioinformatics

The laboratory of Dr. Andrea Bild is seeking motivated post-doctoral fellows to use novel bioinformatics methods for translational and basic cancer research. The long-term research goal of the Bild Lab is to develop/apply bioinformatics methods for analyses of deregulated signal transduction pathways in human tumors.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or M.D. with a strong background in genomics, bioinformatics, or statistics. Experience programming with Perl, Python, and/or Java is required. Prior experience with Matlab and the R statistical packages would be ideal, as well as databases such as MySQL. This exciting work will be guided by multidisciplinary collaborations with top scientists in cancer cell biology, computer science, and oncological sciences.

Continue Reading January 3rd, 2007