Job ID: 3007
Job date: 2015-03-17
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Company : University of the Witwatersrand Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2015-03-17
End Date:
Company : University of the Witwatersrand Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
Postdoctoral and Doctoral FellowsUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSydney Brenner Institute for Molecular BioscienceSouth Africa-Johannesburg We are strengthening our research team to build critical mass to explore genomic, transcriptomic and epidemiological data related to disease susceptibility and treatment in African populations. Doctoral bursaries and postdoctoral fellowships are available for the following research projects:
1. Exploring the impact African genomic variation and environmental factors on health (NRF funded).
2. HIV positive elite and long term controllers: viral host targets for HIV functional cure study (MRC funded).
3. Potential for personalised medicine in an African setting (NRF funded)
Understanding the interactions between genome structure and environmental influences is essential to interpreting their role in human health and susceptibility to disease. There is also a unique opportunity to explore host-pathogen interactions in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite rapid increases in infectious and non-communicable diseases on the African continent, there is a dearth of genomic studies on African populations. The positions require good bioinformatics skills and will be based at the multi-disciplinary Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in South Africa. All candidates will be required to undertake and promote cross-disciplinary research. Positions are subject to approval by the National Research Foundation (NRF) or MRC and thus South African candidates are encouraged to apply, although other nationalities will be considered since these are scarce skills.
-- Doctoral support is for three years
-- The Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded provisionally for two or three years, with renewal for the second/third year subject to performance and progress of submitted journal publications.
  An appropriate degree (Masters for Doctoral Bursary; PhD for Postdoc) obtained within the last 5 years. Previous research experience in bioinformatics/genomics techniques, biostatistics, mathematics, as well as an ability to work with large data sets, would be an advantage.
An appropriate degree (Masters for Doctoral Bursary; PhD for Postdoc) obtained within the last 5 years. Previous research experience in bioinformatics/genomics techniques, biostatistics, mathematics, as well as an ability to work with large data sets, would be an advantage.
Job Information
Position Type: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships Reference (Job ID number): SBIMB/PD/ISCB
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Status: open
Contact Information
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Michele Ramsay
michele.ramsay@wits.ac.za
http://www.wits.ac.za/research/sbimb/7212/sydney_brenner_institute_for_molecular_bioscience.html
How To Apply:Please email your application through as follows:
-- Your CV(max 4 pages)
-- A cover letter (max 2 pages) indicating how your knowledge and skills would align to the research topic and what your expectations are should you be successful. Contact details for three potential academic referees Please make the subject of the email: APPLICATION-DoctoralBursary-YourSurname or APPLICATION-PostDoc-YourSurname, as appropriate.
Email your application through to sbimb@wits.ac.za and michele.ramsay@wits.ac.za by Tuesday 31 March 2015, though applications will also be considered beyond this if suitable candidates have not been identified. You are welcome to also contact Scott Hazelhurst (scott.hazelhurst@wits.ac.za) or Caroline Tiemessen (carolinet@nicd.ac.za) for further information on the projects on offer.
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Postdoctoral and Doctoral FellowsUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSydney Brenner Institute for Molecular BioscienceSouth Africa-Johannesburg We are strengthening our research team to build critical mass to explore genomic, transcriptomic and epidemiological data related to disease susceptibility and treatment in African populations. Doctoral bursaries and postdoctoral fellowships are available for the following research projects:
1. Exploring the impact African genomic variation and environmental factors on health (NRF funded).
2. HIV positive elite and long term controllers: viral host targets for HIV functional cure study (MRC funded).
3. Potential for personalised medicine in an African setting (NRF funded)
Understanding the interactions between genome structure and environmental influences is essential to interpreting their role in human health and susceptibility to disease. There is also a unique opportunity to explore host-pathogen interactions in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite rapid increases in infectious and non-communicable diseases on the African continent, there is a dearth of genomic studies on African populations. The positions require good bioinformatics skills and will be based at the multi-disciplinary Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in South Africa. All candidates will be required to undertake and promote cross-disciplinary research. Positions are subject to approval by the National Research Foundation (NRF) or MRC and thus South African candidates are encouraged to apply, although other nationalities will be considered since these are scarce skills.
-- Doctoral support is for three years
-- The Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded provisionally for two or three years, with renewal for the second/third year subject to performance and progress of submitted journal publications.
  An appropriate degree (Masters for Doctoral Bursary; PhD for Postdoc) obtained within the last 5 years. Previous research experience in bioinformatics/genomics techniques, biostatistics, mathematics, as well as an ability to work with large data sets, would be an advantage.
An appropriate degree (Masters for Doctoral Bursary; PhD for Postdoc) obtained within the last 5 years. Previous research experience in bioinformatics/genomics techniques, biostatistics, mathematics, as well as an ability to work with large data sets, would be an advantage.
Job Information
Position Type: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships Reference (Job ID number): SBIMB/PD/ISCB
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Status: open
Contact Information
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Michele Ramsay
michele.ramsay@wits.ac.za
http://www.wits.ac.za/research/sbimb/7212/sydney_brenner_institute_for_molecular_bioscience.html
How To Apply:Please email your application through as follows:
-- Your CV(max 4 pages)
-- A cover letter (max 2 pages) indicating how your knowledge and skills would align to the research topic and what your expectations are should you be successful. Contact details for three potential academic referees Please make the subject of the email: APPLICATION-DoctoralBursary-YourSurname or APPLICATION-PostDoc-YourSurname, as appropriate.
Email your application through to sbimb@wits.ac.za and michele.ramsay@wits.ac.za by Tuesday 31 March 2015, though applications will also be considered beyond this if suitable candidates have not been identified. You are welcome to also contact Scott Hazelhurst (scott.hazelhurst@wits.ac.za) or Caroline Tiemessen (carolinet@nicd.ac.za) for further information on the projects on offer.
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