Oferta de doctorado en bioinformática (Alemania)

The Institute for Biostatistics and Informatics in Medicine and Ageing Research at the Rostock University Medical Center (Germany) seeks a highly qualified candidate for a PhD scholarship with a focus on bioinformatics (NGS/omics) analyses.

Your tasks:

• Intervention effect analyses using omics data.
• Machine learning and network-biology based analyses and data integration.
• Writing of scientific reports and papers.

What we offer:

• A stimulating environment where your contribution can have a real impact.
• Researching the mechanisms behind biological processes (including ageing, fibrosis and hematopoiesis) is fascinating.
• A stimulating, diverse, and international research environment, fun to work in.
• Funding for travelling, equipment, books, etc.


What you need to bring to the table:

• A master degree in bioinformatics or computer science or a related research field in the medical/life/natural sciences.
• Programming/ scripting skills, e.g. in Java/ R.
• Experience in bioinformatics data analysis.
• High motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team spanning genomics, neuroscience, and ageing research.
• Strong communication skills (oral presentations and in writing).


How to apply:

If this describes you and your intentions then please send your application until 09.05.2016 in a single PDF document, consisting of:

• Cover letter explaining relevant experiences, a brief statement of research interests, and qualifications
• CV
• Copies of (final) certificates and academic degrees
• Contact details of 2-4 scientists who may write a letter of recommendation.

Please send your application to us, c/o Prof. Fuellen, bioinfo-jobs@med.uni-rostock.de.
Please indicate “Rostock_PhD_Application” in the title of the e-mail.

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