The Department of Biosciences, Department of Computer Science and Institute of Biotechnology, at the University of Helsinki, invite applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Computational Genomics and Evolution

Research themes:

  • Theory and methods for evolutionary prediction and control
  • Algorithms for biomedical applications of Big Data
  • Characterization of the emergence of drug resistance

Requirements:

  • Applicant must have an extensive experience in genomic data analyses, machine learning and evolution.
  • Applications are invited from exceptional candidates, with a quantitative background, from other fields.
  • Applicant must have genuine interest in Biology and Evolution.
  • Applicant must demonstrate strong programming skills and experience in working with large data sets.
  • Applicant must hold PhD in a relevant subject area viz. Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Biology
  • Applicant must have capabilities to develop novel quantitative models and read mathematical literature; experience in formulating statistical models and applying them to real data
  • Applicant must possess full working proficiency in a scripting language (e.g. Python, R, Perl) and UNIX/Linux, and in a compiled language (e.g. C, C++) and cluster based computing.
  • Applicant must have knowledge of genomics and molecular biology and proven record in problem solving, data analysis and generation of novel ideas

Applications:

Applications to be submitted as a single pdf file which much includes:

  • CV
  • List of publications
  • Copy of transcript records (MSc/PhD)
  • Contact details of two references (MSc/PhD thesis supervisors)
  • Cover letter with a description of research interests

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————–Quick Overview————-
Organization University of Helsinki
Fellowship Level Postdoctoral
Country Finland
Subject areas

Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Biology

Fellowship amount approximately 3 000-3 500 €/month (gross)
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 28.05.2017
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