BACKGROUND

We are seeking a PhD student with an interest in genome analysis and bioinformatics to work with Dr. Erik Bongcam-Rudloff as Lead supervisor and Co-supervisors; Dr. Etienne deVilliers & Dr. Richard Bishop, ILRI Nairobi, Kenya.

Studies will be focused on genomics and bioinformatics of pathogenic bacterial species isolated from camel milk. The goals are to get insights into the molecular epidemiology of pathogenic camel- and human-infective pathogenic bacteria.

REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate would have a Masters degree in either bioinformatics, molecular biology, computer science, or statistics (and an interest in the other subjects), some previous lab experience and some programming experience (ideally experience with JAVA, Perl, R, SQL, *nix, genomics).

For further details About Postgraduate studies at SLU please look at our web page at [http://www.slu.se/?ID=622] or contact: Erik.Bongcam[at]hgen.slu.se

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send your CV completed “Application for admission to
postgraduate studies Form�? which can be found at
[http://www-vh.slu.se/forskarutbildning/Antagn%20eng2.rtf]
and other relevant documents labelled with the reference number 1003/07 addressed to: Registrator, SLU, P.O.Box 7070, S-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden no later than 20th of April 2007

2- BACKGROUND:
We are seeking a PhD student with an interest in genome analysis and bioinformatics to work with Dr. Erik Bongcam-Rudloff and Dr. Göran Andersson.

Studies will be focused on dog disease genetics and utilize genome-wide association mapping to identify disease-causing mutations. The comparative aspects of the dog as a model animal for human diseases are prioritized.

REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate would have a Masters degree in either bioinformatics, molecular biology, computer science, or statistics (and an interest in the other subjects), some previous lab experience and some programming experience (ideally experience with JAVA, Perl, R, SQL, *nix, genomics).

For further details About Postgraduate studies at SLU please look at our web page at [http://www.slu.se/?ID=622] or contact: Erik.Bongcam[at]hgen.slu.se or Goran.Andersson[at]hgen.slu.se

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send your CV completed “Application for admission to
postgraduate studies Form�? which can be found at
[http://www-vh.slu.se/forskarutbildning/Antagn%20eng2.rtf]
and other relevant documents, labelled with the reference number 1002/07 addressed to: Registrator, SLU, P.O.Box 7070, S-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden no later than 20th of April 2007