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    BACKGROUND

    Institut Imagine is a leading European research center dedicated to better understanding and treating genetic diseases. Imagine fosters a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment among 28 dynamic research groups by uniquely integrating basic and translational science.

    The Imagine Institute is seeking for applications from outstanding Junior Group Leaders in the fields of RNA biology and Epigenomics with a strong interest in biological systems and genetic diseases. This position comes with an internationally competitive start-up package.

    POTENTIAL AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE

    • Epigenetics & Epitranscriptomics: DNA methylation, regulatory regions, and non-coding elements
    • RNA Biology
    • RNA Therapeutics & Diagnostics
    • Gene Editing Technologies: Use CRISPR & ADAR for precise DNA, RNA, and epigenome editing
    • mRNA Vaccine & Therapy Development

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience with a strong focus on RNA biology & regulation and/or epigenomics.
    • A keen interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic diseases through the lens of RNA biology& regulation and/or epigenomic regulation.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications should be submitted to teamcallapplication[at]institutimagine.org and must include:
    • A full CV (including a detailed list of publications)
    • Past and current research interests (2 pages)
    • Future research proposal (3 pages)
    • Recommendation letters (3).

    DEADLINE

    Applications must be received by February 28th 2025.

    Pre-selected candidates will be notified from March 8th 2025 for auditions by the Scientific Advisory Board.

    Integration of the new group can be effective from September onwards.

    BACKGROUND

    Institut Imagine is a leading European research center dedicated to better understanding and treating genetic diseases. Imagine fosters a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment among 28 dynamic research groups by uniquely integrating basic and translational science.

    Institut Imagine is seeking an outstanding Systems and Computational Biology expert to join our team as a Junior Group Leader. This position comes with an internationally competitive start-up package.

    KEY COMPETENCIES

    • Established expertise in system biology, including skills in causal inference and statistical predictions and/or demonstrated experience developing mechanistic or dynamic models that mimic biological systems, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications
    • Ability to lead a system biology program, as evidenced by publications and grants
    • Ability to collaborate with basic and clinical research teams to develop multidisciplinary project

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in a quantitative field such as Systems, Synthetic, or Computational Biology; Bioinformatics; Data Science; Statistics; Applied Mathematics; or a related discipline
    • Experience with health applications of computational modeling and AI
    • Experience with modern machine-learning libraries and tools, especially in bioinformatics
    • Experience with cellular/molecular biophysics

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications should be submitted to teamcallapplication[at]institutimagine.org and must include:
    • A full CV (including a detailed list of publications)
    • Past and current research interests (2 pages)
    • Future research proposal (3 pages)
    • Recommendation letters (3).

    DEADLINE

    Applications must be received by February 28th 2025.

    Pre-selected candidates will be notified from March 8th 2025 for auditions by the Scientific Advisory Board.

    Integration of the new group can be effective from September onwards.

    DESCRIPTION

    Located in the heart of Paris on the Necker – Enfants Malades Hospital campus, Institut Imagine and Institut Necker Enfants Malades (INEM) are equipped with cutting-edge core facilities and foster a collaborative environment, uniquely positioning them to bridge research and patient care.

    Institut Imagine and INEM seek outstanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts to join their teams as tenure-track Junior Group Leaders. These positions focus on applying AI to Biomedical Research, with a strong interest in Genetic Medicine, and offer internationally competitive start-up packages.

    Successful candidates will develop an ambitious research program in collaboration with Institut Imagine, INEM, and the PR[AI]RIE AI community, pioneering novel AI approaches to understand, diagnose, and treat Mendelian and complex diseases.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Candidates should have a strong AI development background in at least one of the following areas:
    • Imaging Analysis and Computer Vision
    • Multimodal Data Integration
    • Therapeutic Target Identification using machine learning and AI approaches
    • Disease Pathogenesis Modeling by constructing AI-enhanced models or simulations
    • Diagnosis and Treatment Response Modeling
    Minimum Job Requirements:
    • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computational Biology, or a related field.
    • Expertise in the theoretical underpinnings, implementation, and biomedical applications of AI methods, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications should be submitted to teamcallapplication[at]institutimagine.org and must include:
    • A full CV (including a detailed list of publications)
    • Past and current research interests (2 pages)
    • Future research proposal (3 pages)
    • Recommendation letters (3).

    DEADLINE

    Applications must be received by February 28th 2025.

    Pre-selected candidates will be notified from March 8th 2025 for auditions by the Scientific Advisory Board.

    Integration of the new group can be effective from September onwards.

    BACKGROUND

    The https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-biology/ (CCB) of the https://www.simonsfoundation.org 's https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron is actively seeking enthusiastic, full-time post-doctoral Flatiron Research Fellows to join its https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-biology/genomics/.

    The Genomics group works to interpret genomes and distill the immensely complex networks that form the foundation of human biology and disease, through accurate machine learning models. Current areas of interest include developing deep learning approaches for genome interpretation; development of methods for multi-omic and spatial data analysis and integration with phenotypic and clinical data; and machine learning and AI approaches for network modeling and regulatory module detection. These and other methods are developed in tight collaboration with experimental biologists, biomedical scientists, and clinicians and are applied to specific biological problems, both fundamental and biomedical.

    DESCRIPTION

    Flatiron Research Fellows in CCB are individuals at the postdoctoral level with backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, biophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematical physics, or related disciplines. Reporting to Research Scientists, Data Scientists or the Center Director, as appropriate, Fellows are expected to carry out an active research program that can be independently directed and/or involve substantial collaboration with other members of CCB or the Flatiron Institute. In addition to their research, Fellows help build the rich scientific community at CCB and the Flatiron Institute by participating in seminars, colloquia, and group meetings; developing their software, mathematical and computational expertise through internal education opportunities; and sharing their knowledge through scientific publications, presentations, and/or software releases, with the financial support of the Institute. Fellows have access to the Flatiron Institute's powerful https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2021/03/04/computation-opens-new-doors-for-science/. (For more information about careers at the Flatiron Institute, please click https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/careers.)

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Performing theoretical and computational research
    • Developing, implementing and maintaining scientific software
    • Participating in the organization of CCB and Flatiron-wide collaborative activities including seminars, workshops and meetings
    • Participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and of presentations at scientific conferences
    • Assisting in student mentorship
    • Sharing expertise and providing training and guidance to CCB staff and visitors as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:
    • Ph.D. in a relevant field (applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, biophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematical physics, or related disciplines)
    Related Skills & Other Requirements:
    • Demonstrated abilities in mathematical modeling, analysis and/or scientific computation, scientific software and algorithm development, data analysis and inference, and image analysis
    • Ability to do original and outstanding research in computational biology, and expertise in computational methods, data analysis, software and algorithm development, modeling machine learning, and scientific simulation
    • Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary environment, and to collaborate with experimentalists
    • Strong oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills

    TERMS

    FRF positions are generally two-year appointments that can be renewed for a third year, contingent on performance. Fellows will be based, and have a principal office or workspace, at the Simons Foundation's offices in New York City. Fellows may also be eligible for subsidized housing within walking distance of the Flatiron Institute.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

    • The full-time annual compensation for this position is $91,000.
    • In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Required application materials:

    To apply, please submit the following via the application portal:

    1. Cover Letter, which should include a summary of applicants' most significant contributions in graduate school
    2. Curriculum vitae with publications list and, if relevant, links to software
    3. Research statement of no more than three (3) pages describing the applicant's past important results, current and future research interests which may include both scientific topics and algorithm and software development, and potential synergies with activities at CCB
    4. Two (2) letters of recommendation

    To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5963933

    DEADLINE

    Applications for available positions that begin in 2025 will generally be reviewed beginning February 2025, and will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For full consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their complete application by February 17, 2025.

    BACKGROUND

    The South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) is a multi-institutional, national genomics and bioinformatics facility that is supported by Bioplatforms Australia (BPA) through the Australian Government's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The SAGC has consolidated genomics and bioinformatics expertise in the state, with a group of ~16 genomics and bioinformatics staff working side-by-side to deliver innovative genomics and bioinformatics solutions across all areas of genomics research, including agriculture, healthcare and ecology.

    An exciting opportunity now exists for an entry level post-doctoral researcher or experienced MSc-level bioinformatician to join the SAGC bioinformatics team. To flourish in this role, you will need to be able to work across multiple different projects and to possess excellent organisational and time-management skills.

    This role is primarily responsible for conducting bioinformatics analyses on a wide variety of client projects with varying levels of complexity. You will have a varied and interesting workload across projects in different biological disciplines.

    There are significant opportunities for professional growth and development through exposure to data sets from different genomics technologies. Staff are expected to enable research by leading the development of reproducible, standardised pipelines for genomics data analysis and, where necessary, new methods and pipelines. Your career development will be supported and you will be encouraged to publish your research and to collaborate on major funding applications to NHMRC, ARC or MRFF.

    You will also be supported to develop your bioinformatics capabilities; ensuring that the SAGC can remain at the forefront of genomics. It is expected that you will have interest in and develop your capabilities in at least one specialist area of bioinformatics.

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Key responsibilities include:
    • Develop reproducible analytical workflows with a view to improve internal efficiencies as well as client experiences
    • Provide end-to-end bioinformatics analysis support to SAGC clients
    • Contribute to/or lead the drafting of reports and publications

    ABOUT YOU

    The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

    Essential criteria:
    • MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience, in either bioinformatics, computer science, physics, statistics or other relevant discipline
    • Have a broad understanding of at least two of the following areas and a significant interest in developing a deep understanding in at least one:
    • DevOps: version control: test driven development and continuous integration, containerisation using Docker/Singularity
    • Workflow systems: Nextflow
    • Visualisation: data visualisation and User Interface/Experience design
    • Prior experience with at least one of the following scripting languages: bash, R, Python and Perl
    • A highly collaborative person, a strong team player and an excellent communicator
    • Ability to work in an organised, methodical way and to manage multiple ongoing projects
    • Attention to detail and a desire to understand a project and the intricacies of the data analysis
    • Prior experience working in a high-performance computing environment
    Desirable Criteria:
    • Transcriptomics: bulk RNAseq, scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics,
    • Genomics: variant, haplotype and diversity analysis, genome assembly, metagenomics, epigenetics
    • Systems biology: multi-omics data integration, network analysis
    • Other Omic's technology: metabolomics, proteomics
    • Statistics: linear models, ANOVA, hypothesis testing
    • Prior experience working in a client-oriented bioinformatics role
    • Prior experience working in a biomedical, agricultural or environmental context
    • Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Go, Rust, Java
    • Working in a cloud computing environment
    • Linux systems administration

    TERMS

    As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

    This is a Full-Time (2-Year Contract) position.

    LOCATION

    This position will be based at the South Australian Genomics Centre at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To view a copy of the position description, please view the vacancy on the SAHMRI website: https://sahmri.org.au/careers-and-study/working-at-sahmri/vacancies

    To start your application, please click here https://aurecruitment.actionhrm.com/myrecruit/newApplicationWizard.htm?pc=ozJgfXWi0VJ9C0RpQorRZwxx

    DEADLINE

    Applications close Sunday 23rd February 2025.

     

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