RNA Bioinformatics: PhD fellowship, Uni. Of Copenhagen 1242 views

RNA Bioinformatics

Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health (RTH), Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, Faculty Health and Medical Sciences at University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD position in Bioinformatics. Duration of the project is three years starting from 1 Sep 2016.

Tasks involved:

1. Manage, carry through and conclude your research projects
2. Actively participate in PhD courses
3. Write scientific articles and finalize your PhD thesis
4. Participate in international congresses
5. Conduct a research stay at an institution abroad
6. Teach and disseminate your research

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have master degree in Bioinformatics/Computer Science or degree in a similar area
• Knowledge of biological areas of genome structure and transcriptomes
• Experience with script languages such as Perl or Python (or similar)
• Some experience with the Linux/Unix environment, command lines and shell scripting
• Applicant must have good interpersonal skills
• Applicant must be excellent in English (writing and speech)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with RNA folding analysis
• Experience with transcriptome analysis
• Strong experience in at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++ or Java

Application Procedure:

• Cover Letter with motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Grade transcripts
• List of publications (if any), peer reviewed
• Personal Recommendations (if any)
• A maximum of 3 relevant scientific works which the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment

Contact: Jan Gorodkin

E-mail: gorodkin@rth.dk

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