PH.D Position in System Biology

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BACKGROUND:

Mississippi State University Institute for Digital Biology (IDB) is a unique multidisciplinary institute dedicated to excellence in research, education and service in the analysis of the function and expression of genes with an emphasis on economically important species. We focus on collaborations across disciplines to increase our understanding of complex biological systems related to health, energy, the environment, and food and agriculture using a systems biology approach. The IDB provides undergraduate and graduate students with a unique opportunity to learn and conduct research in a cross disciplinary environment addressing problems of critical importance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

IDB is currently offering two Ph.D. positions in computational Systems Biology. The Ph.D project involves working with an ongoing research program to develop systems biology resources for agricultural species using bio-ontologies and next generation sequencing technologies. The applicant will work with an established and productive team of multidisciplinary researchers to design and build computational resources that facilitate biological modeling of high throughput “omics” datasets. In addition to the PhD the applicant will be eligible to work towards a post graduate certificate in computational biology.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are expected to either have taken and done well in mathematics through differential equations and linear algebra, statistics, computer science; or have a Masters degree in computer science focusing on bioinformatics or have a bioinformatics degree/masters degree. Must be able to program well in C++ or Perl.

PREFERENCES:

Experience with PERL, R and Matlab is desirable. Course work in genetics and cell & molecular biology would be beneficial.

LOCALE: Mississippi State, MS, USA

SALARY & BENEFITS:

The successful applicant will receive a stipend of $20,000-$24,000, depending upon qualifications. Partial tuition credit is included.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume, 3 letters of reference and a statement of purpose to nanduribindu@gmail.com

DEADLINE: August 15, 2009