From etienne.ruppe at genomic.ch Fri Sep 1 14:10:20 2017 From: etienne.ruppe at genomic.ch (Etienne =?UTF-8?B?UnVwcMOp?=) Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:10:20 +0200 Subject: [SocBiN] FEMS sponsorship for the next ICCMg Message-ID: <1504267820-17311552fa3a01c9d12e1e65c5ed95da@genomic.ch> Dear SFBI members,  as our conference on clinical metagenomics (www.clinicalmetagenomics.org) is approaching, we are deligthed to announce that the Federation of European Microbiology Societies (FEMS) will sponsor up to 20 registrations to the conference. The only condition? Being an early career scientists! See details at https://kuonicongress.eventsair.com/iccmg2017/registration Please note that abstracts are still welcome! Looking forward to seing you in Geneva, Etienne Ruppé ICCMg, Geneva, October 19-20 From J.deRidder-4 at umcutrecht.nl Mon Sep 4 08:01:30 2017 From: J.deRidder-4 at umcutrecht.nl (Jeroen de Ridder) Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2017 06:01:30 +0000 Subject: [SocBiN] PhD / PD in Genetics / Bioinformatics at UMC Utrecht Message-ID: Dear all, Open position for a PhD or Postdoc in my lab at the UMC Utrecht to work on the NWO-Vidi funded project: The 4D Genome Atlas - finding noncoding disease driver mutations using genome shape maps. We aim to develop novel methods to cancer-omics data integration using machine learning. The primary focus of the project is to integrate information on the noncoding genome, such as 3D conformation and epigenomic data, with cancer genomics data. 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Bioinformatics methods, standards, tools, applications and experiences deployed over Internet. See detailed list of topics at http://www.igst.it/nettab/2017/submissions/topics/ . Deadlines Submission of abstracts for posters and for software demonstrations: Wednesday September 13, 2017. Submission of abstracts for late posters: Friday October 6, 2017. Two-page abstracts are welcome. Submission instructions at http://www.igst.it/nettab/2017/submissions/instructions-for-authors/ . Proceedings and Post workshop publications Proceedings of the workshop will consist in a collection of preprints on PeerJ Preprints. A post workshop Special Issue will be published with best full papers from presentations, both oral and poster, given at the Workshop. A purpose agreement is under discussion with BioMed Central for the publication of Supplements in BMC Bioinformatics and in the Journal of Translation Medicine. Call for participation Keynote speakers Inna Kuperstein, Institute Pasteur, Paris, France. Anita Grigoriadis, King’s College of London, United Kingdom. Winston Hide, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, USA. Alfonso Valencia, Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain. See keynote abstracts at http://www.igst.it/nettab/2017/programme/speakers/ . Guest talks Raffaele Giancarlo, University of Palermo, Italy Alexander Kel, GeneXplain Gmbh, Germany. Chiara Marchiori, IBM Research - Zurich, Switzerland. Emanuela Merelli, University of Camerino, Italy. Francis Ouellette, Genome Quebec, Canada. Allegra Via, ELIXIR-IIB, Italy. See guest talk abstracts at http://www.igst.it/nettab/2017/programme/speakers/ . Tutorials Tutorial 1, Monday October 16, 2017, 10:00 – 12:30 An introductory tour on Big Data, Big Data technologies, and Big Data applications in Biology and Medicine Simona Rombo, University of Palermo. Tutorial 2, Monday October 16, 2017, 10:00 – 12:30 Biological network-based analysis of "-omics" for precision medicine: overview, interaction databases and network diffusion approaches Ettore Mosca, CNR / ITB, Segrate (MI). Tutorial 3, Wednesday October 18, 15:00 – Thursday October 19, 17:00 Biological Networks: data analysis, visualisation and medical application Alberto Calderone, ELIXIR-IIB, Inna Kuperstein, Institut Curie, Paris, Luana Licata, ELIXIR-IIB. The list of tutorials is available at http://www.igst.it/nettab/2017/programme/tutorials/ . Attendance to tutorials is free for workshop participants. Registration fees Early registrations fees (within September 23, 2017). · Students/ PhD Students: 170.00 € · Academy/Research: 270.00 € · Industry: 400.00 € A discount of 30.00 € will be applied to researchers from many societies, institutes and projects. Check the full list at http://www.igst.it/nettab/2017/registration/reg_newinfo/ . 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You can find the programme at http://www.swedishcollegium.se/Symposium2/Symp_Programme.html Speakers include: Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University and Harvard University, USA Richard Bonneau, New York University, USA Michael Brent,Washington University in St Louis, USA Brian Cleary, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA David Gomez-Cabrero, King's College London, UK, and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden Mika Gustafsson, Linköping University, Sweden Rebecka Jörnsten, Chalmers University of Technology/University of Gothenburg, Sweden Olli Kallioniemi, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden Edda Klipp, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany Edward Marcotte, University of Texas at Austin, USA Christian von Mering, Universität Zürich, Switzerland George Michailidis, University of Florida, USA Sach Mukherjee, DZNE, Bonn, Germany Sven Nelander, Uppsala University, Sweden Jens Nielsen, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Stéphane Robin, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France Mona Singh, Princeton University, USA Erik Sonnhammer, Stockholm University, Sweden Jussi Taipale, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden Jesper Tegnér, Karolinska Institutet Sweden Jean-Philippe Vert, École Normale Supérieure and MINES Paris-Tech, France Hans Westerhoff, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands Ernst C. Wit, University of Groningen, the Netherlands Synopsis: /High-throughput biology (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, etc.) is producing // //massive amounts of data that in different ways can help us understand biology. A major challenge is// //to turn this Big Data into knowledge that generates novel biological insights. Diverse types of data // //can be analysed together to build models of the complex interplay between genes, proteins, and other // //molecular entities. The current knowledge of signalling and regulatory pathways is still at a very // //rudimentary level, and generally there is incomplete understanding of the molecular mechanisms that // //when perturbed cause common diseases. By bringing together the world’s top scientists in the field// //we want to give all participants insights into the most novel techniques and results. The aim of the // //symposium is also to stimulate beneficial collaborations between network and systems biology groups// //in the international scientific community and various research groups in Sweden. / anyone interested in attending the symposium may register on the website. Please note that pre-registration is required. Since the number of seats is limited, registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The symposium is free of charge. ___________________________________ Erik Sonnhammer, Ph.D. Professor of Bioinformatics DBB, Stockholm University Science for Life Laboratory Stockholm, Sweden Email: Erik.Sonnhammer at scilifelab.se Web: http://sonnhammer.org Description: twitter (20x20) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Hvidsten Professor in Bioinformatics Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science Norwegian University of Life Sciences Guest professor Umeå Plant Science Centre Department of Plant Physiology, Umeå University Phone: +4747957383 http://www.trhvidsten.org http://tinyurl.com/google-scholar-hvidsten -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From asta.laiho at btk.fi Wed Sep 20 13:06:54 2017 From: asta.laiho at btk.fi (Asta Laiho) Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:06:54 +0000 Subject: [SocBiN] Two postdoctoral/senior researchers at Bioinformatics Unit, Turku Centre for Biotechnology Message-ID: Two positions for a postdoctoral/senior researcher are available in the Computational Biomedicine group at the Bioinformatics Unit, Turku Centre for Biotechnology for a two-year period starting from 1.11.2017. The starting date is negotiable. One position is available in the ERC project DynaOmics of Dr. Elo, focusing on the modelling of longitudinal proteomics data (From longitudinal proteomics to dynamic individualized diagnostics; http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/203223_en.html). The other position is available in the Academy of Finland project of Dr. Elo, focusing on other levels of high-dimensional molecular and clinical data (Boosting personalized prediction of disease and treatment risks). In that project, especially expertise in genomics is considered a strength. The postdoctoral/senior researcher has the opportunity to target the research according to his/her own research interests within the projects running at the Bioinformatics Unit and to lead a small team within the Unit. We are looking for highly motivated scientists with expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics, proteomics, machine learning and/or genomics. The application deadline is 9.10.2017. Please fin more information at www.utu.fi/careers. 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Genetics is a pillar for our research on forest tree breeding, and we further pursue epigenetics, genetic structure/diversity of species and genetic questions in ecology. NIBIO has a formal collaboration agreement with the Norwegian Forest Seed Station who has the practical responsibility for the national forest tree breeding. In addition, the Department is involved in various administrative management efforts at the European, Nordic and national levels. The position is located at Ås. The position involves some travelling. NIBIO's activities lie within agriculture, food, climate and the environment. The Institute conducts research and management support, and provides knowledge for use in national preparedness, governmental and district management, industry, and the society at large. Work tasks and responsibility A main task for the position is to assist the forest tree breeding with necessary genetic knowledge to ensure continuing development of methods to increase the efficiency and maintain sustainability of tree breeding. Other tasks are to research genetic structure, adaptation and molecular ecology of forest trees for use in gene resource management. The researcher will be responsible for developing proposals and carrying out projects within these fields. The research questions are not limited to tree species. Specifically, the new employee is to work on: · Genomics and population genetics · Implementing and developing methods in forest tree breeding based on quantitative and molecular data · Dissemination for the scientific and forestry community · Surveys and management task, e.g. in cooperation with the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre Professional qualifications · PhD in genomics/ population genetics, preferably in combination with breeding theory · In depth experience with molecular laboratory work · Good publishing rate · National and international scientific networks · Experience in developing and leading research projects · Scandinavian language, persons which do not have Norwegian as mother tongue have to commit themselves to learn written and spoken Norwegian within two years. Personal qualifications · High scientific competence and work capacity · Independent and good cooperation skills · Interest for interdisciplinary research questions · Willingness to take on challenges Salary and benefits · The position is remunerated according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale as Researcher code 1109 (PhD), salary grade 57-72 (NOK 490.900 - 650.200 pr. år) or Research professor code 1183, salary grade 69-75 (NOK 611.700 - 686.900 pr. år), commensurate with qualifications and experience. · Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which includes a good occupational pension scheme, occupational injury and group life insurance, and low-interest home loans. General information · In accordance with the Norwegian Civil Service equal opportunities policy, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply - regardless of age, gender, functional disabilities or national or ethnic background. · We would like to point out that information about applicants may be subject to public disclosure, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Offentlighetsloven), Section 25. An applicant can request to be exempted from inclusion on a public list of applicants. If the request for confidentiality is denied, the applicant will be notified thereof. Contact persons · Head of Department Tor Myking, 404 61 745 · Researcher Arne Steffenrem, 916 70 420 Please send your application with CV electronically via the link on this page. Take diplomas and letters of recommendation with you if invited to an interview, or submit them as an attachment along with the electronic application/CV. If you need assistance, filling in your application or CV on the website or general questions regarding the system, you can call Jobbborge at: +47 75 54 22 20. About NIBIO The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) was established 1 July 2015 and is one of Norway's largest research institutes. NIBIO has approximately 700 employees present in all parts of the country. Its main office is located at Ås in Akershus. NIBIO is owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Division of Forest and Forest resources deals with interdisciplinary research, forest inventories and dissemination to promote science based management and added value of forests. Areas of work include sustainable use and optimal production of forest, surveying forest condition, climatic impacts of forests and forestry, and business development based on forests and forest resources. The main tasks of Department of Forest Genetics and Biodiversity are to generate and disseminate knowledge relevant for management of biological and genetic diversity of forests, for forest tree breeding, and for climatic adaptation and regeneration of forests. Our research contributes both to improved production of timber and forest based biomass, and to safeguarding biodiversity of forests. The Department therefore works on solutions for grand challenges of our time. We actively contribute in a wide array of projects, inter alia financed by the EU and The Research Council of Norway. [http://www.miksmaster.no/kunder/2015/NIBIO/logo.png] Vennlig hilsen / Kind regards Dr Adam Vivian-Smith research scientist Forest Genetics NIBIO, Norsk institutt for bioøkonomi / Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research Pb 115, NO-1431 Ås M(+47) www.nibio.no -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The position is placed at the department of Cell and Molecular Biology (ICM) in Uppsala as part of the Bioinformatics Long-term Support team at NBIS/SciLifeLab (www.nbis.se, www.scilifelab.se), and you will thereby be tightly connected to several of the largest ongoing sequencing projects in Sweden. Your role will be to work with systems experts, application experts, and bioinformatics research scientists to identify and remove technical roadblocks and enable world-leading research. We are looking forward to your application by October 10, 2017 http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=170057 The position is initially funded for 2 years. 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URL: From arne at bioinfo.se Fri Sep 29 16:21:36 2017 From: arne at bioinfo.se (Arne Elofsson) Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:21:36 +0200 Subject: [SocBiN] Fwd: [All NGP-Net] Tenure-track Junior Group Leader positions in Vienna In-Reply-To: <015b081f-3051-fcfc-d7a3-5f556501da74@univie.ac.at> References: <015b081f-3051-fcfc-d7a3-5f556501da74@univie.ac.at> Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Kristina Djinovic Carugo" Date: 29 Sep 2017 15:17 Subject: [All NGP-Net] Tenure-track Junior Group Leader positions in Vienna To: Cc: Dear colleagues, the Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL, www.mfpl.ac.at, joint venture between Uni. Vienna and Medical Uni. Vienna) have an open call for *tenure-track Junior Group Leader positions*. We are recruiting outstanding scientists from any research field that addresses fundamental biological questions in the *research areas* of MFPL: *Biochemistry and Biophysics; Structural and Computational Biology*; Developmental Biology; Molecular Mechanisms of Disease; Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Immunology and Pathogens; Molecular Cell Biology; Nucleus and Chromosome Biology; RNA Biology (http://www.mfpl.ac.at/research/research-areas.html). MFPL is also interested in recruiting scientists, who work at the interface of medicine and biology. Together with the IMP, GMI and IMBA, MFPL is part of the Vienna BioCenter (VBC) with 40 faculty holding ERC grants (present and past). The VBC is home to 1400 scientists and 700 students from over 40 different countries and provides access to state of the art facilities ( http://www.viennabiocenter.org), highly competitive international PhD programs and numerous joint scientific activities. Please forward the message to promising postdoctoral fellows. These positions are offered *initially* for *six years with the possibility of tenure and include internationally competitive salaries and start-up-packages*. *Application deadline* is November 5th, 2017. *Application details:* https://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/ 625395-junior-group-leaders-tenure-track -- Department of Structural and Computational Biology Max F. Perutz Laboratories University of Vienna Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Campus Vienna Biocenter 5 A-1030 Vienna Austria e-mail: kristina.djinovic at univie.ac.at Phone: +43-1-4277-52203 Phone: +43-1-4277-52201 (secretary) Mobile A: +43-664-602 77-522 03 Fax: +43-1-4277-9522 _______________________________________________ all mailing list all at ngp-net.bio.unipd.it http://ngp-net.bio.unipd.it/mailman/listinfo/all -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: