From Fredrik.Ronquist at nrm.se Fri Nov 3 15:58:23 2023 From: Fredrik.Ronquist at nrm.se (Fredrik Ronquist) Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 14:58:23 +0000 Subject: [SocBiN] Postdoc in probabilistic machine learning for evolution and biodiversity Message-ID: Postdoctoral researcher in probabilistic machine learning for evolution and biodiversity The Ronquist lab (https://ronquistlab.github.io) at the Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, is looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher in probabilistic programming and probabilistic machine learning for problems in evolution and biodiversity. The lab has a long track record of developing advanced statistical analysis software for phylogenetics, evolution and biodiversity research. Tasks. You will work within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team aiming to develop the next generation of tools for probabilistic inference in evolution and biodiversity. The work is funded by the Swedish Research Council, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, among others. The team includes computational biologists, computer scientists and evolutionary biologists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, BI Norwegian Business School, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. The general goal is to separate model specification from the implementation of the inference machinery through universal probabilistic programming (see https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-021-01753-7). This paves the way for the development of probabilistic machine learning, which extends partially specified models through the application of generative methods to large datasets. The team is in the process of releasing the first version of the TreePPL platform (https://treeppl.org), which represents an important first step in this direction. The successful candidate will work with evolutionary biologists and biodiversity researchers in developing and implementing probabilistic models in TreePPL that address challenging scientific problems in areas such as host-parasite evolution, diversification, online tree inference or species circumscription. In particular, we expect the candidate to extend the TreePPL inference machinery to support efficient inference for these models, using novel inference strategies or novel combinations of current techniques like Markov chain Monte Carlo, sequential Monte Carlo, and parallel tempering. We also expect the candidate to extend the framework with generative machine learning capabilities. The work will involve documentation of the platform, teaching at user workshops, and other outreach activities. The project runs until 2026-12-31, and if successful, can be extended further. Qualifications. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in a relevant field, such as computational statistics, computer science or bioinformatics. Experience of postdoctoral research would be advantageous. We expect you to have a solid background in and experience of advanced modeling and statistical analysis, including the design or development of new models or inference techniques. We also expect some previous exposure to probabilistic programming and machine learning algorithms. Experience with modeling and analysis of relevant problems, such as inference of phylogeny from genetic data or analysis of environmental DNA data, would be advantageous. Similarly, previous experience with machine learning would be an asset. The work requires excellent skills in written and oral communication in English. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical and communicative skills, and who is results-oriented. 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URL: From arne.elofsson at gmail.com Tue Nov 7 16:47:54 2023 From: arne.elofsson at gmail.com (Arne Elofsson) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2023 16:47:54 +0100 Subject: [SocBiN] Fwd: Broad call for a position in Life Science Engineering at EPFL In-Reply-To: <0920A6FD-1F63-45F5-ABF4-8677DF4179C1@epfl.ch> References: <7DBDA32F-5454-465D-87E4-432D1C408041@epfl.ch> <0920A6FD-1F63-45F5-ABF4-8677DF4179C1@epfl.ch> Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paolo De Los Rios I’m writing as our School of Life Sciences is looking for outstanding candidates in the very broad areas of Life Science Engineering. Here is the ad: https://www.epfl.ch/about/working/professor-in-life-science-engineering/ Such totally broad searches are quite rare so there’s a real opportunity! EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family-friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages women to apply. If you know anyone who might be interested please pass it along. Best, Paolo ----- Prof. Paolo De Los Rios Laboratory of Statistical Biophysics Institute of Physics and Institute of Bioengineering Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From arne.elofsson at gmail.com Wed Nov 8 17:57:34 2023 From: arne.elofsson at gmail.com (Arne Elofsson) Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2023 17:57:34 +0100 Subject: [SocBiN] Fwd: Applied computational biology course, 2024 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Shilpa Garg Hello, I am Shilpa Garg, an associate professor at the Technical University of Denmark. I am delighted to announce the course cum summer school on “Applied Computational Biology” in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, May end, 2024. Here is the link: https://lifelonglearning.dtu.dk/en/bioengineering/course/applied-computational-biology/ . 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The event is co-organized with the COST Action ML4NGP (CA21160). This training school provides participants with a comprehensive insight into recent advancements in computational resources and hands-on training for the study of non-globular proteins. The REFRACT consortium will design the sessions related to computational tools on tandem repeat proteins. *APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2024. * To submit your application and find out more on this event, go to: https://ml4ngp.eu/training-school-2/ *Active seconded staff members in Europe at the time of the Training School* will be invited to apply to the event. If selected by the organizing committee, REFRACT will reimburse the costs related to their participation (travel, accommodation and meals). Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. 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