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We are seeking for a couple of post-docs at University of Ferrara, Italy. The posts are in microarrays data mining and are for people with a degree in Statistics, IT or related. A documented interest in biological problems, network analysis and system biology would be an advantage.
These are up to three years appointments starting from Fall 2004. The project in which the two successful candidates will be involved is a Telethon Facility for Microarray Analysis. The environment includes up-to-date molecular biology facilities, such as for example an Affymentrix station.The salary will be according to experience.

Biostatistician

REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with R. Must be able to execute statistical methods including linear and nonlinear models, Hidden Markov Models, and Bayesian methods. Familiarity with multiple testing, permutation, cross-validation, cluster analysis is needed. Be able to perform simulations and test experimental design strategies.

To work closely with biologists in the area of microarray analysis and software development, by using both Bioconductor and R.
Strength in computer programming is a plus. Array data includes open source and Affymetrix platform.

Bioinformatician

REQUIREMENTS:
Good knowledge of object-oriented programming, SQL and proven skills in Perl and/or C++. Bioinformatics background is a plus.

The position is for the further development of the GOAL online system (http://microarrays.unife.it), its integration with different databases and the implementation of tools for data analysis and visualization by WWW interfaces.
A knowledge of PHP, or Python together with experience in relational database design and management is desirable.

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