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BS plus 2 years relevant experience or, MSc, or PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biology, or a related field.... From GlaxoSmithKline - 16 Jul 2016 08:18:04 GMT - View all Collegeville jobs [More]

The Wellcome Genome Campus has been at the forefront of genetic and genomic research since its inception, when it played a key role in the successful completion of the Human Genome Project. The Human Cell Atlas is a new generation of international collaborative genome-scale project focused on comprehensive sequencing of human cells and tissues at the resolution of individual cells with single cell transcriptomics.  This is an exceptional opportunity, at a scientifically fascinating moment in time, to build a team focused on profiling human cells and tissues using single cell genomics techniques coupled with computational analysis. Exciting recent advances in high-throughput single cell genomics have made a systematic, high-resolution map of cell in the human body a realistic prospect. This will offer unprecedented insights into biological processes and provide a new level of understanding of human health and disease.  The project lends itself to a modular workflow consisting of three elements: sample collection (including cell disaggregation and sorting), genomics and bioinformatics. These three elements will be supported by a team of wet and dry lab staff, brought together by an overarching management structure comprised of a Principal Staff Scientist who will be assisted by a Project Coordinator. Communication skills in order to ensure fruitful interactions with faculty within and outside Sanger/UK will be key to the success of the Principal Staff Scientist in this role. You will be passionate about science and research, able to lead and develop a team of wet and dry lab scientists, and a natural collaborator who can build new partnerships and networks. You will play a key role in driving forward this exciting and ambitious genomics project over the next five to ten years.  [More]

The Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry (MMB; department chair Prof. dr. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté), is looking for a Senior Marine Prokaryotic Microbiologist with a solid experience in bioinformatics, computer science, applied mathematics, physics or related science with good knowledge of application in biological sciences. LOCATION: ROYAL NIOZ-TEXEL (NL) VACANCY ID: 2016-50 CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15th, 2016 THE RESEARCH MMB performs detailed studies on marine microbial populations and communities by field and experimental approaches. We study the ecology, physiology and diversity of eukaryotic phytoplankton, prokaryotes (archaea and bacteria) and viruses and their interaction in diverse marine environmental settings. The microbial ecologists in the department rely more and more on modern omics techniques, including environmental genomics, that generate vast amounts of biological data. To this end we collaborate with the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center (UBC) of Utrecht University. MMB is equipped with state-of-the art laboratories and analytical equipment and has an excellent level of technical support. It receives extensive external funding through, amongst others, two ERC advanced grants and its participation in two Gravitation grants. The department is closely cooperating with other scientific departments within the Royal NIOZ, and with national universities. THE VACANCY To further advance our activities using omics techniques we seek a computational scientist with a solid track record reflecting innovative biological research that is based on bioinformatics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and externally funded research program. You will develop the facilities for bioinformatic approaches at MMB and work in close collaboration with the microbial ecologists and our partners at Utrecht University. Start-up packages include a 4 year PhD position and limited start-up funds, financed from the collaborative research program with Utrecht University. Internal financial support for sequencing and access to Nano-SIMS facilities at Utrecht University is guaranteed for a period of ten years. Dedicated technicians running the microbiology, microbial ecology and biogeochemistry labs are available and will also be assisting the newly hired staff. Some of these positions for technicians (e.g., for cultivating marine prokaryotes and in marine molecular ecology) will be filled in the near future.  [More]

We are seeking 1-2 postdoctoral fellows for laboratory research in the field of transplantation immunobiology, xenogeneic transplantation, tissue engineering, and nanomedicine. A Ph.D. or M.D. degree with previous research experience in cellular or molecular immunology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, nanomedicine or related fields is the minimal requirement for application. Candidates with previous experiences in animal models of transplantation immunobiology, infection, autoimmunity, immune tolerance, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and tissue engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have the choice of working on a variety of projects including but not limited to the following areas: 1. transplantation tolerance strategies and mechanisms; 2. translational protocol development for clinical transplantation tolerance; 3. tolerance-infection interface; 4. nanotechnology for local and systemic immune modulation; 5. bioengineering approaches for cellular immune tolerance therapies for autoimmunity and transplantation; 6. innate immunity in chronic kidney diseases. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis as they are submitted until the appropriate candidate has been identified. The position can start as early as August 1, 2016.  [More]

The Genome Centre Cologne at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) in Cologne is seeking a Head of Genome Centre to lead the genomics service group. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing state of the art next generation DNA sequencing technology and related genomics methods to scientists at the MPIPZ and partner Max Planck Institutes. Responsibilities include managing support staff working in the laboratories, bioinformatics and robotics to provide high-quality DNA sequencing, updating the service as new technologies become available and proposing non-standard solutions to genomics-related problems. In addition, the successful applicant is expected to show excellent communication skills in order to interact with the many users of the Genome Centre at the MPIPZ and other Max Planck Institutes. Fluent written and spoken communication in English is essential, and German would be advantageous.  [More]

The Director of Scientific Operations and Engagement has responsibility for promoting and enhancing the full range of activities of the Biotechnology Resource Center (BRC) at the Institute of Biotechnology at Cornell University (www.biotech.cornell.edu).  The Director provides the following services for the BRC: • Identification of emerging biotechnologies and funding opportunities • Assessment of campus needs for new instrumentation and services • Evaluation and optimization of instrumentation and applications across core facilities • Promotion of BRC services and life sciences research activities both on campus and externally, including providing outreach, workshops, and website/social media presence. The BRC includes core facilities that offer resources and services in genomics, proteomics and mass spectrometry, imaging, bioinformatics and bio-IT. The Director fosters interactions between faculty researchers and the BRC, and among the BRC core facilities, to promote cutting edge, innovative life sciences research. In concert with faculty and BRC core facility directors, the Director assesses interest in, and need for, emerging biotechnology instrumentation, infrastructure and services. The Director catalyzes the development of service linkages, instrument acquisition, and outreach to make existing and emerging technologies known to the greater academic community. Job responsibilities for this position include: Scientific and workflow assessment of emerging biotechnology instrumentation, infrastructure and services. Facilitating effective communication with faculty, core facility directors and other stakeholders regarding the need for new and existing services and equipment. Providing leadership, grant-writing and coordination for instrumentation grants. Promoting the BRC to internal and external audiences using the Institute website, presentations, written communications, and digital media, including leading user group assessments, designing content and service flow, directing third-party vendor participation, testing, and roll-out to users. Establishing effective relationships with BRC core facility directors, faculty, researchers, vendors, and colleagues of related professional organizations. Providing educational seminars and workshops for faculty and others interested in BRC technologies and services. Liaising between the BRC and the Institute’s Center for Advanced Technology, to ensure effective communication.  [More]

The Campus Vida Research Centers Network of the University of Santiago de Compostela is seeking 3 postdoctoral researchers for a period of two years The Network of Singular Research Centers in the areas of Medicine (CiMUS), Chemistry (CiQUS) and Information Technology (CiTIUS) hosts about 500 researchers, including 5 ERC Grants and 16 large European collaborative projects, and they are endowed with a self-demanding model of organization and operation, clearly differentiated from the classic university structures. The International Campus Vida - Postdoctoral Programme is partially funded by the Spanish Government. Download the Call in the following link: International Postdoctoral Programme. This call offers 3 postdoctoral positions in the following areas: RESEARCH AREA OPENINGS This International Postdoctoral Programme is partially funded by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte (publication date 4/11/2015). The call offers 3 postdoctoral positions in the following areas: Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases, CiMUS: Neuroscience, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Endocrinology and Obesity, Experimental Therapies, Nanomedicine, Genomics and Biostatistics/Bioinformatics. See here the research lines. Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials, CiQUS: Biological Chemistry and New Materials, including Nanobiomaterials, Synthetic Methodology, Structural Chemistry, Computational Chemistry. See here the research lines. Information Technology, CiTIUS: High performance computing and cloud computing, e-Health, Data engineering, Ambient intelligence and multimodal interfaces, Business and web intelligence, Personal robots, Artificial vision. See here the research lines. CONDITIONS The postdoctoral position is for a period of two years. The candidate will join the selected research group (see Research Area Openings), under the supervision and mentoring of the corresponding group leader(s), to develop an individual project in a stimulating scientific environment, having access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a number of training and career development opportunities. Employment contract with a gross salary of 30.000 € per year. The contract includes medical care coverage and work accident insurance through the Spanish Health Care System (Seguridad Social), providing access to the Spanish public health care system for the candidate and his/her family and also pension and unemployment benefits. Travel allowance of 1.100 €/year. Training programme in transversal skills: intellectual and property rights, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, communication, management, etc. The estimated starting date is October-December 2016. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE Selection criteria will be scientific excellence of the candidate, the interest of the research proposal described in the motivation letter, and the other required information. Number of positions: 3 APPLICATION The application must contain information of research background and work experience, including: A detailed CV, including personal contact information, education, list of publications and any other relevant information (projects, awards…) A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) outlining background, experience and a brief research proposal in at least one of the research area openings. Candidates are invited to select one of the listed research lines and contact the prospective group leaders for guidance. Applications without a research proposal or not aligned with the Center’s research lines will not be considered. At least two reference letters.   Interested candidates can apply by clicking the “Apply Through Website” button.  Closing date for applications: 31.08.16 at 23h59 CET (UCT + 02:00)      [More]

Are you interested in postdoctoral opportunities in a world-class research institute, with state-of-the-art facilities and faculty mentors who are global leaders in their fields?  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, TN, is an academic research institute and a hospital where investigators conduct cutting-edge research into the molecular basis of both normal cellular and diseased processes. We are currently searching for highly motivated postdoctoral fellows who wish to be trained for successful scientific careers in basic or translational research. Opportunities are available for recent PhD graduates in a wide range of areas including bioinformatics, cancer biology, chemical biology, developmental biology, epidemiology, immunology, infectious diseases, neurobiology, pharmaceutical sciences, proteomics, and structural biology.  Please visit www.stjude.org/postdoc for additional details.   Please send CVs and research interests to postdoc@stjude.org.  [More]

Salary is commensurate with experience. : USACE ERDC: The USACE ERDC is soliciting applications from individuals specializing in mechanistic toxicology, structural/computational biology or bioinformatics. Vicksburg, Mississippi  [More]

$87,094.00 to $133,796.00 / Per Year: Environmental Protection Agency/Office of Resarch and Development: Bioinformatics Scientist Durham, NC US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-42-2016-0004  EPA’s Office of Research De... Research Triangle Park, North Carolina  [More]