BIOINFORMATICS POSTDOC The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam 2009/2010
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
BIOINFORMATICS POSTDOC
Closing date: 30 January 2009
Topic:
Pathway-based tumour characterisation by alignment against cell panels along multiple molecular dimensions.
Research:
Astra Zeneca Oncology has constructed large cell panels to serve as in vitro models for drug response. These cell panels have been extensively characterized by mutation analysis, mRNA expression, aCGH, response to a wide variety of drugs, micro-RNA expression and phosphoprotein characterization. In parallel, the same measurements are being performed on a collection of colorectal samples. In this project two aims are pursued. First, a comparative analysis will be performed between the cell line data and the tumor data to determine the multi-dimensional molecular states spanned by the cell lines and whether these states faithfully recapitulate the space spanned by a representative and clinically relevant selection of tumor samples. Guided by this mapping and by following a pathway-based approach, integrative modeling will be applied on the cell line panel data to construct models predictive of resistance.
Job description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the bio-informatics analysis of the cell line and tissue data. More specifically, these tasks include:
1) constructing a comprehensive gene list of the PI3K and ERK network;
2) Molecular characterisation of the colorectal cell panel and tumour samples through integrative analysis of the various data sources within the space spanned by the identified network genes and
3) Pathway-based alignment of cell panel to tumours to determine the extent to which the cell panel recapitulates the heterogeneity in the tissue set.
Location:
The position is embedded within the Bioinformatics and statistics group lead by Dr Lodewyk Wessels (http://bioinformatics.nki.nl) at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam and the Oncology Informatics group, Discovery Medicine, Astra Zeneca, Alderley Park, UK lead by Dr Tim French. We plan to have regular meetings, and the postdoc will also spend time at both
locations.
Requirements:
Candidates should fulfill the following criteria.
- MSc or PhD in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, engineering, computer science, statistics, physics, biotechnology, or biology.
- Knowledge of fundamental aspects of cancer biology, especially signalling pathways.
- Knowledge of fundamental aspects of computer science (algorithms and data structures, programming languages).
- Knowledge or experience of informatics.
- Knowledge of statistics, artificial intelligence or bioinformatics is highly desirable.
Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate will be employed by the Netherlands Cancer Institute. The employment conditions follow general employment rules as laid down in the 'CAO' for hospitals. The salary will be determined depending on education and experience.
Contact and Applications:
Dr. Lodewyk Wessels, tel. +31 20 512 7987 or e-mail: l.wessels@nki.nl or Dr Tim French Discovery Medicine, Cancer
Bioscience, tel. +44 1625-519922 or e-mail: Tim.French@AstraZeneca.com. Applicants should send a CV, list of publications and the names and addresses of at least two persons that can be approached to obtain further information.
Website: http://bioinformatics.nki.nl
Address:
L.F.A.Wessels, Ph.D
Bioinformatics and Statistics
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 5127987
Fax: +31 (0)20 6691383
Mobile: +31 (0)634485714
http://bioinformatics.nki.nl/
Closing date: 30 January 2009
Topic:
Pathway-based tumour characterisation by alignment against cell panels along multiple molecular dimensions.
Research:
Astra Zeneca Oncology has constructed large cell panels to serve as in vitro models for drug response. These cell panels have been extensively characterized by mutation analysis, mRNA expression, aCGH, response to a wide variety of drugs, micro-RNA expression and phosphoprotein characterization. In parallel, the same measurements are being performed on a collection of colorectal samples. In this project two aims are pursued. First, a comparative analysis will be performed between the cell line data and the tumor data to determine the multi-dimensional molecular states spanned by the cell lines and whether these states faithfully recapitulate the space spanned by a representative and clinically relevant selection of tumor samples. Guided by this mapping and by following a pathway-based approach, integrative modeling will be applied on the cell line panel data to construct models predictive of resistance.
Job description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the bio-informatics analysis of the cell line and tissue data. More specifically, these tasks include:
1) constructing a comprehensive gene list of the PI3K and ERK network;
2) Molecular characterisation of the colorectal cell panel and tumour samples through integrative analysis of the various data sources within the space spanned by the identified network genes and
3) Pathway-based alignment of cell panel to tumours to determine the extent to which the cell panel recapitulates the heterogeneity in the tissue set.
Location:
The position is embedded within the Bioinformatics and statistics group lead by Dr Lodewyk Wessels (http://bioinformatics.nki.nl) at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam and the Oncology Informatics group, Discovery Medicine, Astra Zeneca, Alderley Park, UK lead by Dr Tim French. We plan to have regular meetings, and the postdoc will also spend time at both
locations.
Requirements:
Candidates should fulfill the following criteria.
- MSc or PhD in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, engineering, computer science, statistics, physics, biotechnology, or biology.
- Knowledge of fundamental aspects of cancer biology, especially signalling pathways.
- Knowledge of fundamental aspects of computer science (algorithms and data structures, programming languages).
- Knowledge or experience of informatics.
- Knowledge of statistics, artificial intelligence or bioinformatics is highly desirable.
Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate will be employed by the Netherlands Cancer Institute. The employment conditions follow general employment rules as laid down in the 'CAO' for hospitals. The salary will be determined depending on education and experience.
Contact and Applications:
Dr. Lodewyk Wessels, tel. +31 20 512 7987 or e-mail: l.wessels@nki.nl or Dr Tim French Discovery Medicine, Cancer
Bioscience, tel. +44 1625-519922 or e-mail: Tim.French@AstraZeneca.com. Applicants should send a CV, list of publications and the names and addresses of at least two persons that can be approached to obtain further information.
Website: http://bioinformatics.nki.nl
Address:
L.F.A.Wessels, Ph.D
Bioinformatics and Statistics
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 5127987
Fax: +31 (0)20 6691383
Mobile: +31 (0)634485714
http://bioinformatics.nki.nl/
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Beasiswa Jerman Phd Positions
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Beasiswa S3 jerman
Open PhD positions in Physics at IMPRS, Germany
International Max Planck Research School on Elementary Particle Physics
http://www.imprs-epp.de
Application and Admission
To apply for a place in the IMPRS Elementary Particle Physics Ph.D. program you need to have a Diploma Degree or a Master of Science Degree in Physics with excellent results, a written Diploma or Master of Science THESIS documenting at least about 6 months of research, very good English language skills. You have to fill out and to submit the electronic Application Form.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission. Please contact us if this is NOT the case. Without this form, your application will NOT be considered. Your application has to contain: your CV in pdf (preferred) or doc format, your certificates (such as the Diploma or the Master of Science Degree and your grades) as a zipped or a gzipped tar file (preferred) or as paper copies, two letters of recommendation.
Note that we will NOT approach your referees. YOU have to ask your referees to send to us these letters directly by email (imprs(AT) mppmu.mpg.de) (preferred) or by postal mail so that they arrive before the deadline.
Incomplete Applications will not be considered!
The next deadline for applications is January 5th, 2009
Postal mail address:
Max-Planck-Institut für Physik
IMPRS EPP c/o F. Rudert
Föhringer Ring 6
80805 München
Germany
Open PhD positions in Physics at IMPRS, Germany
International Max Planck Research School on Elementary Particle Physics
http://www.imprs-epp.de
Application and Admission
To apply for a place in the IMPRS Elementary Particle Physics Ph.D. program you need to have a Diploma Degree or a Master of Science Degree in Physics with excellent results, a written Diploma or Master of Science THESIS documenting at least about 6 months of research, very good English language skills. You have to fill out and to submit the electronic Application Form.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission. Please contact us if this is NOT the case. Without this form, your application will NOT be considered. Your application has to contain: your CV in pdf (preferred) or doc format, your certificates (such as the Diploma or the Master of Science Degree and your grades) as a zipped or a gzipped tar file (preferred) or as paper copies, two letters of recommendation.
Note that we will NOT approach your referees. YOU have to ask your referees to send to us these letters directly by email (imprs(AT) mppmu.mpg.de) (preferred) or by postal mail so that they arrive before the deadline.
Incomplete Applications will not be considered!
The next deadline for applications is January 5th, 2009
Postal mail address:
Max-Planck-Institut für Physik
IMPRS EPP c/o F. Rudert
Föhringer Ring 6
80805 München
Germany
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Beasiswa Pemerintah China 2009/2010 S2 dan S3
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Chinese Government Special Scholarship - Postgraduate Program
Fudan University Detailed Implementation of the 2009 “Chinese Government Special Scholarship - Postgraduate Program”
In order to increase the cooperation and understanding between the people of China and other countries, develop outstanding international talent and improve the perception of China’s higher education, under the mandate of the Department of Education, Fudan University is opening application for full-time postgraduate studies under the 2009 Chinese government scholarship program.
In order to facilitate the implementation of the Chinese Government Scholarship, the following detailed implementation has been issued in accordance with the “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Method”
I. Scholarship scope and distribution
1. The Scholarship is aimed at assisting Master’s and Doctorate candidate students who apply for Fudan University in 2009.
2. 30 Scholarships are available for 2009.
3. Scholarship scope:
- Students are exempt from registration fees, tuition, laboratory fees, internship fees, study materials and accommodation costs;
- A living stipend is provided (Masters Students 1700RMB/month, Doctorate Students 2000RMB/month)?
- New arrival one time set up subsidy 1500RMB/person;
- To provide out-patient medical fees and Chinese Government Scholarship Foreign Students Medical Insurance 600RMB/person/year.
Note: For details?please consult Chinese Government Scholarship Council Webpage at www.csc.edu.cn
II. Qualifications for Scholarship Application
1. Applicants must be foreign nationals, and in good health;
2. Education and age requirements:
Applicants for doctorate studies should have obtained a master’s degree and not be older than 40; applicants for master’s studies should have obtained a bachelor’s degree and not be older than 35;
3. Applicants should be graduates of internationally known overseas universities, or those universities that have established exchange programs with Fudan University. Applicants should have excellent grades; or should be a student from overseas university recommended by a Fudan University postgraduate advisor;
4. Applicants should not be holding scholarship of any other category.
III. Application for area of study
All Chinese-taught and English-taught programs open to international students. (Not including MBA, IMBA and all cooperation programs with foreign universities or institutions.)
For more information, please consult http://www.fso.fudan.edu.cn
IV. Application materials
1. Two copies of the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form, can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/6-????????.pdf or www.fso.fudan.edu.cn/downloads/cscform.pdf
2. A copy of Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study at Fudan University can be downloaded from
http://www.fso.fudan.edu.cn/downloads/application.doc
3. A certified copy of the certificate for the highest education level attained. If the applicant is still in school or working, evidence of studies or current position should be provided. Non English or Chinese language documentation requires a certified English or Chinese language translation;
4. Complete original or certified Undergraduate or Master’s transcripts. Non English or Chinese language documentation requires a certified English or Chinese language translation;
5. Personal Statement. Masters applicants should write no fewer than 1000 Chinese words, and Doctorate applicants no fewer than 1500 Chinese words, when applying for courses given in Chinese. Applications for courses given in English require a 2000 word personal statement in English. The content should include education and work experience, results of academic research, research plan, and personal goals and plans after graduation, etc.
6. If the applicant has published a paper, received an award or scholarship or any other evidence of academic ability, the title, abstract and publication or any other valid documentation should be provided.
7. Two recommendation letters from professor or associate professor, written in Chinese or English.
8. A copy of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners can be downloaded from Chinese Government Scholarship Council web page http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/foreinphy.pdf and should be printed double-sided.
Note: 1. Please provide a valid email address in the application form for good contact.
2. Whether or not the application is successful, the application materials will not be returned.
V. Application time and approval process
Application is open until the 15th of April, 2009.We will count on the postmark.
1. Applicants should send the application materials to the Fudan University Foreign Students Office. The Foreign Students Office will pass the application materials of qualified applicants to the relevant department;
2. After inspection and comment, the departments will return the materials to the Foreign Students Office within the allocated time.
3. The final results will be made by the Review Committee of Fudan University for International Students Scholarships. Fudan University will report the results to the Chinese Government Scholarships Council for approval.
4. Fudan University will send the admission notice and Visa Application Form (JW201) to the successful applicants right after the results are approved by the Chinese Government Scholarships Council
VI. Scholarship recipients must go to Fudan University to register on the date stipulated by the university. Students who have not received permission and arrive late for this process will have their Scholarship status automatically cancelled.
VII. Foreign Students who have received scholarships should participate in annual scholarship evaluation. Scholarship holders who fail to meet the requirements will have their scholarship cancelled.
VIII. Fudan University reserves the final right of interpretation of these detailed implementation regulations.
IX?Contact
Address: Foreign Students Office,Fudan University
No.220 Handan Road,Shanghai,China 200433
Tel?0086-21-55664568 Fax?0086-21-65117298
E-mail: xr_zhang@fudan.edu.cn; lei_wang@fudan.edu.cn
www.fso.fudan.edu.cn
Fudan University Detailed Implementation of the 2009 “Chinese Government Special Scholarship - Postgraduate Program”
In order to increase the cooperation and understanding between the people of China and other countries, develop outstanding international talent and improve the perception of China’s higher education, under the mandate of the Department of Education, Fudan University is opening application for full-time postgraduate studies under the 2009 Chinese government scholarship program.
In order to facilitate the implementation of the Chinese Government Scholarship, the following detailed implementation has been issued in accordance with the “Chinese Government Scholarship Application Method”
I. Scholarship scope and distribution
1. The Scholarship is aimed at assisting Master’s and Doctorate candidate students who apply for Fudan University in 2009.
2. 30 Scholarships are available for 2009.
3. Scholarship scope:
- Students are exempt from registration fees, tuition, laboratory fees, internship fees, study materials and accommodation costs;
- A living stipend is provided (Masters Students 1700RMB/month, Doctorate Students 2000RMB/month)?
- New arrival one time set up subsidy 1500RMB/person;
- To provide out-patient medical fees and Chinese Government Scholarship Foreign Students Medical Insurance 600RMB/person/year.
Note: For details?please consult Chinese Government Scholarship Council Webpage at www.csc.edu.cn
II. Qualifications for Scholarship Application
1. Applicants must be foreign nationals, and in good health;
2. Education and age requirements:
Applicants for doctorate studies should have obtained a master’s degree and not be older than 40; applicants for master’s studies should have obtained a bachelor’s degree and not be older than 35;
3. Applicants should be graduates of internationally known overseas universities, or those universities that have established exchange programs with Fudan University. Applicants should have excellent grades; or should be a student from overseas university recommended by a Fudan University postgraduate advisor;
4. Applicants should not be holding scholarship of any other category.
III. Application for area of study
All Chinese-taught and English-taught programs open to international students. (Not including MBA, IMBA and all cooperation programs with foreign universities or institutions.)
For more information, please consult http://www.fso.fudan.edu.cn
IV. Application materials
1. Two copies of the Chinese Government Scholarship Application Form, can be downloaded from http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/6-????????.pdf or www.fso.fudan.edu.cn/downloads/cscform.pdf
2. A copy of Application Form for Foreigners Wishing to Study at Fudan University can be downloaded from
http://www.fso.fudan.edu.cn/downloads/application.doc
3. A certified copy of the certificate for the highest education level attained. If the applicant is still in school or working, evidence of studies or current position should be provided. Non English or Chinese language documentation requires a certified English or Chinese language translation;
4. Complete original or certified Undergraduate or Master’s transcripts. Non English or Chinese language documentation requires a certified English or Chinese language translation;
5. Personal Statement. Masters applicants should write no fewer than 1000 Chinese words, and Doctorate applicants no fewer than 1500 Chinese words, when applying for courses given in Chinese. Applications for courses given in English require a 2000 word personal statement in English. The content should include education and work experience, results of academic research, research plan, and personal goals and plans after graduation, etc.
6. If the applicant has published a paper, received an award or scholarship or any other evidence of academic ability, the title, abstract and publication or any other valid documentation should be provided.
7. Two recommendation letters from professor or associate professor, written in Chinese or English.
8. A copy of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners can be downloaded from Chinese Government Scholarship Council web page http://www.csc.edu.cn/uploads/forms/foreinphy.pdf and should be printed double-sided.
Note: 1. Please provide a valid email address in the application form for good contact.
2. Whether or not the application is successful, the application materials will not be returned.
V. Application time and approval process
Application is open until the 15th of April, 2009.We will count on the postmark.
1. Applicants should send the application materials to the Fudan University Foreign Students Office. The Foreign Students Office will pass the application materials of qualified applicants to the relevant department;
2. After inspection and comment, the departments will return the materials to the Foreign Students Office within the allocated time.
3. The final results will be made by the Review Committee of Fudan University for International Students Scholarships. Fudan University will report the results to the Chinese Government Scholarships Council for approval.
4. Fudan University will send the admission notice and Visa Application Form (JW201) to the successful applicants right after the results are approved by the Chinese Government Scholarships Council
VI. Scholarship recipients must go to Fudan University to register on the date stipulated by the university. Students who have not received permission and arrive late for this process will have their Scholarship status automatically cancelled.
VII. Foreign Students who have received scholarships should participate in annual scholarship evaluation. Scholarship holders who fail to meet the requirements will have their scholarship cancelled.
VIII. Fudan University reserves the final right of interpretation of these detailed implementation regulations.
IX?Contact
Address: Foreign Students Office,Fudan University
No.220 Handan Road,Shanghai,China 200433
Tel?0086-21-55664568 Fax?0086-21-65117298
E-mail: xr_zhang@fudan.edu.cn; lei_wang@fudan.edu.cn
www.fso.fudan.edu.cn
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UK PhD Research Studentships Health History/History of Medicine 2009/2010
PhD Research Studentships
Health History/History of Medicine: Two Studentships
Division of Social Sciences, School of Law and Social Sciences
Applications are invited for two full-time PhD Research Studentships in the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare at Glasgow Caledonian University, one of which is funded by the Wellcome Trust and the other by Glasgow Caledonian University. The studentships are for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provide payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend.
The overall aim of these studentships will be to conduct research in the area of Health History/History of Medicine. Potential candidates should propose a research project complementary to the research interests of Centre members based at GCU. The successful candidates may also be expected to undertake 6 hours of academic activity per week.
Requirements:
Applicants should hold an MSc/MA in History, preferably with a significant Health History/History of Medicine component; and a good first degree in history (2/1 or above) or a cognate discipline.
Potential candidates for Health History/History of Medicine should propose a research project complementary to the research interests of Centre members based at GCU.
How to apply:
An application form can be downloaded from the following web page:
http://www.gcal.ac.uk/graduatecentre/downloads/applicationform2.doc
Please return the completed application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic qualifications, references and all other required documentation to Ms Diane Dickie, The Graduate Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK.
Tel: +44(0)141 331 8096; E: D.Dickie@gcal.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is Thurs 4 December 2008; short-listed candidates will be contacted to attend for interview in early January and a commencement date of February/March 2009 is anticipated.
For further information and informal enquiries about these PhD studentships, please contact Professor John Stewart, Director of the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare, (T: +44(0)141 331 3325; Email: John.Stewart@gcal.ac.uk)
Health History/History of Medicine: Two Studentships
Division of Social Sciences, School of Law and Social Sciences
Applications are invited for two full-time PhD Research Studentships in the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare at Glasgow Caledonian University, one of which is funded by the Wellcome Trust and the other by Glasgow Caledonian University. The studentships are for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provide payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend.
The overall aim of these studentships will be to conduct research in the area of Health History/History of Medicine. Potential candidates should propose a research project complementary to the research interests of Centre members based at GCU. The successful candidates may also be expected to undertake 6 hours of academic activity per week.
Requirements:
Applicants should hold an MSc/MA in History, preferably with a significant Health History/History of Medicine component; and a good first degree in history (2/1 or above) or a cognate discipline.
Potential candidates for Health History/History of Medicine should propose a research project complementary to the research interests of Centre members based at GCU.
How to apply:
An application form can be downloaded from the following web page:
http://www.gcal.ac.uk/graduatecentre/downloads/applicationform2.doc
Please return the completed application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic qualifications, references and all other required documentation to Ms Diane Dickie, The Graduate Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK.
Tel: +44(0)141 331 8096; E: D.Dickie@gcal.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is Thurs 4 December 2008; short-listed candidates will be contacted to attend for interview in early January and a commencement date of February/March 2009 is anticipated.
For further information and informal enquiries about these PhD studentships, please contact Professor John Stewart, Director of the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare, (T: +44(0)141 331 3325; Email: John.Stewart@gcal.ac.uk)
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