Opportunity: PhD scholarship in bioinformatics @ University of Rostock -- Rostock (Baltic Coast), Germany

Opportunity: PhD scholarship in bioinformatics @ University of Rostock -- Rostock (Baltic Coast), Germany
Submitted by Georg Fuellen; posted on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

DESCRIPTION

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, specifically in a study of the effect of food on cellular senescence and health
Biomarker analyses using omics data, specifically in a study investigating cellular senescence and disease
Machine learning and networkâ€biology based analyses and data integration
Writing of scientific reports and papers

What we offer:

Investigating the exciting biological mechanisms behind cellular senescence, ageing, microbiome changes and fibrosis
A stimulating diverse and international research environment, where your contribution can have a real impact
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 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 cancer, neuro, and ageing research
Strong communication skills (oral presentations and in writing)

LOCALE

For most of the year, Rostock (at the Baltic Coast) is a number one vacation area in Germany, with a very pleasant climate and nice beaches nearby.

HOW TO APPLY

If this describes you and your intentions then please send your application until 22.02.2020 in a single PDF document, consisting of:

Cover letter explaining relevant experiences, a brief statement of research interests, and qualifications
CV
Contact details of 2â€4 scientists who may write a letter of recommendation

Please send your application to us, c/o Prof. Fuellen, bioinfo-jobs[at]med.uni-rostock.de. Please indicate "Rostock_PhD_Application" in the title of the eâ€mail.

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