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Job date: 2014-10-15
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Company : University of East Anglia Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2014-10-15
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Company : University of East Anglia Country : Role : Research Scientist
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The discovery of small RNAs in plants and animals has revolutionised our knowledge gene regulation. However, although much progress has been made on certain small RNAs and their targets (such as microRNAs), very little is known about genome-wide scale small RNA regulatory networks. In this project, the student will work together with a unique combination of world-class experts in bioinformatics, genomics and small RNAs with the aim of identifying, validating and visualising regulatory interaction networks of small RNAs and their target genes. This will build on recent work developed in Moulton's group on genome-wide target identification and validation using the “degradome”. The student will work on developing algorithms and computer programs for identifying small RNAs regulatory interaction networks in plants with Professors Vincent Moulton and Tamas Dalmay (UEA) and Dr. Leighton Folkes (The Genome Analysis Centre). A background in computer science or a related discipline is required, although a prior knowledge of biology is not necessary. This project has been shortlisted for funding by the Norwich Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP). Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed as part of the studentship competition. Candidates will be interviewed on either the 13th, 14th or 15th January 2015. The Norwich Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP) offers postgraduates the opportunity to undertake a 4 year research project whilst enhancing professional development and research skills through a comprehensive training programme. You will join a vibrant community of world-leading researchers. All NRPDTP students undertake a three months professional internship (PIPS) during their study. The internship offers exciting and invaluable work experience designed to enhance professional development. Full support and advice will be provided by our Professional Internship team. Students with, or expecting to attain, at least an upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, are invited to apply.
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The discovery of small RNAs in plants and animals has revolutionised our knowledge gene regulation. However, although much progress has been made on certain small RNAs and their targets (such as microRNAs), very little is known about genome-wide scale small RNA regulatory networks. In this project, the student will work together with a unique combination of world-class experts in bioinformatics, genomics and small RNAs with the aim of identifying, validating and visualising regulatory interaction networks of small RNAs and their target genes. This will build on recent work developed in Moulton's group on genome-wide target identification and validation using the “degradome”. The student will work on developing algorithms and computer programs for identifying small RNAs regulatory interaction networks in plants with Professors Vincent Moulton and Tamas Dalmay (UEA) and Dr. Leighton Folkes (The Genome Analysis Centre). A background in computer science or a related discipline is required, although a prior knowledge of biology is not necessary. This project has been shortlisted for funding by the Norwich Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP). Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed as part of the studentship competition. Candidates will be interviewed on either the 13th, 14th or 15th January 2015. The Norwich Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NRPDTP) offers postgraduates the opportunity to undertake a 4 year research project whilst enhancing professional development and research skills through a comprehensive training programme. You will join a vibrant community of world-leading researchers. All NRPDTP students undertake a three months professional internship (PIPS) during their study. The internship offers exciting and invaluable work experience designed to enhance professional development. Full support and advice will be provided by our Professional Internship team. Students with, or expecting to attain, at least an upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, are invited to apply.
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