BACKGROUND

MSU 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. IDB is currently offering a Ph.D. position in computational Systems Biology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ph.D project involves working with an ongoing research program to develop the use bio-ontologies in systems biology modeling. 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 R and Matlab is desirable. Course work in genetics and cell & molecular biology would be beneficial.

LOCALE

Mississippi , USA

COMPENSATION

The successful applicant will receive a stipend ranging from $22,000-$25,000, depending upon qualifications. Full tuition credit is included.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and 3 letters of reference and statement of purpose to fmccarthy[at]cvm.msstate.edu or bnanduri[at]cvm.msstate.edu

DEADLINE

June 30, 2008