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| * Undergraduate students seeking a Computational Biology/Bioinformatics research position for the summer are encouraged to contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail, ideally between January-April of that year, to find out about available summer positions. Select students from the [http://www.mshri.on.ca/summer.html Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital summer program] may also be hired. Computer programming ability and a strong interest in biology is required. | * Undergraduate students seeking a Computational Biology/Bioinformatics research position for the summer are encouraged to contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail, ideally between January-April of that year, to find out about available summer positions. Select students from the [http://www.mshri.on.ca/summer.html Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital summer program] may also be hired. Also, the Molecular Genetics Department has a [http://www.utoronto.ca/medicalgenetics/undergradresearch.htm summer program that you can apply to]. Computer programming ability and a strong interest in biology is required. * {{{ Want to write open source code? Want to make money? Want to do both? In 2007 alone, Google Summer of Code brought together 900 students and nearly 1500 mentors across 90 countries to contribute to over 130 different open source software projects. We¹re looking for mentors and students to join us in making 2008 the best Summer of Code yet! We¹ll be offering successful student contributors a 4500 USD stipend, enabling them to focus on their coding projects for three months. Google will accept student applications from 24 - 31 March. We are pleased to announce that GenMAPP is planning to participate again this year as one of the mentoring organizations. We will be serving as an umbrella organization for Cytoscape, GenMAPP-CS, and WikiPathways projects. These projects are at the intersection of Biology and Computer Science, enabling discovery through visualization and analysis of biological data in the context of pathways and networks. Check out our Google Summer of Code "Ideas Page" to learn more about our projects and how to apply: http://conklinwolf.ucsf.edu/genmappwiki/Google_Summer_of_Code_2008 }}} |
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| * If you plan to take an undergraduate project course and are interested in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics, please contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail to explore the possibilities of completing a research project in the Bader group. | * If you plan to take an undergraduate project course and are interested in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics, please contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail to explore the possibilities of completing a research project in the Bader group. These courses are available in most departments, for instance in [http://www.utoronto.ca/medicalgenetics/undergradresearch.htm Molecular Genetics] |
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| Job Title: Bioinformatics Research Programmer in Integrative Biology | Senior and Junior Bioinformatics Programmers |
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| Job Description: Are you interested in biology and computer science? We are looking for a motivated individual to work on open-source biological pathway and network databases and visualization and analysis software. Interest in applications of graph theory or statistical methods to biology is desirable. This is a good opportunity to learn about the emerging field of bioinformatics and to contribute to important research projects and the development of software applications that are currently in use by an international community of scientists. |
Are you interested in biology and computer science? We are looking for a motivated individual to work on open-source biological pathway and network databases and visualization and analysis software. This is a good opportunity to learn about the emerging field of bioinformatics and to contribute to important research projects and the development of software applications that are currently in use by an international community of scientists. |
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| Working in a small bioinformatics team, the incumbent will provide software development, data management and analysis services for a large-scale experimental study of yeast genomics involving multiple research groups, integrating yeast genomic information from diverse internal and external sources. The candidate will be responsible for requirements gathering, design, implementation, operation and maintenance of data structures, graphical user interfaces, database driven websites, algorithms, reporting and technical documentation. Candidate must be well versed (at least 3 years experience) in programming in Java using open-source programming libraries and databases including database driven websites and graphical user interface (GUI) design in Java Swing, and other modern technologies. Good communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, thorough understanding of good software engineering practices, software architecture and experience with group software development are essential. Biology background or interest desirable. | Working in a small bioinformatics team, the incumbent will provide software development and data management services for the GeneMANIA gene function prediction system targeted at biologist and computational biologist users. Candidates will be responsible for requirements gathering, design, implementation, operation and maintenance of data structures, graphical user interfaces, database driven websites, algorithms, reporting and technical documentation. Candidates must be well versed (at least 2 years experience) in programming in Java using open-source programming libraries and databases including database driven websites, and graphical user interface (GUI) design in Java Swing, and other modern technologies. Good communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, thorough understanding of good software engineering practices, software architecture and experience with group software development are essential. Biology background or interest desirable. |
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| The integrative biology research project is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of excellence in genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto. | Multiple positions are available. Projects include: -AJAX network visualization application -Gene function prediction algorithm -Database driven website -Database and automated data import pipeline -Gene function prediction Java application The GeneMANIA research project is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of excellence in genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto. |
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| Required Skills: Excellent problem solving skills, analytical ability, project leadership, presentation and communication skills, interpersonal skills, initiative/motivation, organizational, ability to supervise others. Others as required for standard office functions. | Skills: Apart from the software development skills mentioned above, the candidate should have excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal, initiative/motivation skills. Senior positions require organizational, project leadership skills and ability to supervise others. Other skills as required for standard office functions. Email resume and details of three references to: ccbr.software.jobs@gmail.com |
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| = Project Manager, Training and Outreach Coordinator = {{{ Are you a biologist turned manager interested in computational biology? We are looking for a motivated and highly organized individual to help manage a bioinformatics and genomics software development project and coordinate community outreach and training. Helping to lead a small bioinformatics team, the incumbent will provide project management, community outreach and training for the GeneMANIA gene function prediction system targeted at biologist and computational biologist users. The candidate will be responsible for project management (recruiting; reporting; prioritizing software features; user testing of software; organizing and chairing meetings), training (creating education material; organizing online and in-person tutorials and workshops), and community outreach (presenting at conferences; identifying and reaching out to scientist users; soliciting, responding to and tracking user feedback, advertising the project by writing website content, tracking usage statistics, working with relevant organizations like biological standards organizations and model organism database groups) to coordinate development). The GeneMANIA research project is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of excellence in genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto. Minimum Qualifications: Education: M.Sc. in a biology (or a related field), preferably in genomics or bioinformatics, and teaching experience or an M.Sc in education with experience in genomics or bioinformatics. Skills: an organizational genius, a go-getter personality, excellent communication skills, public speaking, project management, writing, leadership, problem solving Email resume and details of three references to: ccbr.software.jobs at gmail.com }}} |
Students
Graduate Students
Potential graduate students (e.g. students looking for a rotation) who have already been accepted to the departments of [http://www.utoronto.ca/medicalgenetics/ Medical Genetics] or [http://www.cs.toronto.edu Computer Science] are encouraged to contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail about positions. Please familiarize yourself with this website and express your research interests in your e-mail. Experience or strong interest in biology and computer science is expected. Computer programming ability is required, preferably in Java.
Co-op Students
Co-op students (e.g. from the [http://www.math.uwaterloo.ca/navigation/Prospective/programs/bioinfo.shtml University of Waterloo co-op program]) are encouraged to contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail about positions.
Summer Students
Undergraduate students seeking a Computational Biology/Bioinformatics research position for the summer are encouraged to contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail, ideally between January-April of that year, to find out about available summer positions. Select students from the [http://www.mshri.on.ca/summer.html Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital summer program] may also be hired. Also, the Molecular Genetics Department has a [http://www.utoronto.ca/medicalgenetics/undergradresearch.htm summer program that you can apply to]. Computer programming ability and a strong interest in biology is required.
Want to write open source code? Want to make money? Want to do both? In 2007 alone, Google Summer of Code brought together 900 students and nearly 1500 mentors across 90 countries to contribute to over 130 different open source software projects. We¹re looking for mentors and students to join us in making 2008 the best Summer of Code yet! We¹ll be offering successful student contributors a 4500 USD stipend, enabling them to focus on their coding projects for three months. Google will accept student applications from 24 - 31 March. We are pleased to announce that GenMAPP is planning to participate again this year as one of the mentoring organizations. We will be serving as an umbrella organization for Cytoscape, GenMAPP-CS, and WikiPathways projects. These projects are at the intersection of Biology and Computer Science, enabling discovery through visualization and analysis of biological data in the context of pathways and networks. Check out our Google Summer of Code "Ideas Page" to learn more about our projects and how to apply: http://conklinwolf.ucsf.edu/genmappwiki/Google_Summer_of_Code_2008
Undergraduate Project Courses
If you plan to take an undergraduate project course and are interested in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics, please contact [:GaryBader:Gary Bader] by e-mail to explore the possibilities of completing a research project in the Bader group. These courses are available in most departments, for instance in [http://www.utoronto.ca/medicalgenetics/undergradresearch.htm Molecular Genetics]
Post-Doctoral Fellows
Job Title: Postdoctoral positions in computational biology/bioinformatics of cellular networks Required Skills: Strong background in molecular biology or biochemistry, bioinformatics, statistics, computer programming. Job Description: Post-doctoral positions are immediately available in the group of Dr. Gary Bader at the University of Toronto (http://baderlab.org) to study the organization and evolution of biological systems using computational biology and bioinformatics techniques. We seek to accurately predict links, such as specific molecular interactions, in eukaryotic cell signaling systems using comprehensive genomics data. We are interested to find how these links are rewired by mutations to cause disease. This work is supported through the development of open-source biological pathway and network databases and visualization and analysis software. Successful applicants should have strong interest and/or experience in: * Predicting biologically relevant protein interactions * Cellular network evolution * Detection of cell type and stage active biological processes using molecular profiles * Biological pathway and network databases and analysis tools The Bader group is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto. Please send your CV, research interests and the names of 3 references to gary.bader@utoronto.ca
Bioinformatics Software Developers
Senior and Junior Bioinformatics Programmers Are you interested in biology and computer science? We are looking for a motivated individual to work on open-source biological pathway and network databases and visualization and analysis software. This is a good opportunity to learn about the emerging field of bioinformatics and to contribute to important research projects and the development of software applications that are currently in use by an international community of scientists. Working in a small bioinformatics team, the incumbent will provide software development and data management services for the GeneMANIA gene function prediction system targeted at biologist and computational biologist users. Candidates will be responsible for requirements gathering, design, implementation, operation and maintenance of data structures, graphical user interfaces, database driven websites, algorithms, reporting and technical documentation. Candidates must be well versed (at least 2 years experience) in programming in Java using open-source programming libraries and databases including database driven websites, and graphical user interface (GUI) design in Java Swing, and other modern technologies. Good communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, thorough understanding of good software engineering practices, software architecture and experience with group software development are essential. Biology background or interest desirable. Multiple positions are available. Projects include: -AJAX network visualization application -Gene function prediction algorithm -Database driven website -Database and automated data import pipeline -Gene function prediction Java application The GeneMANIA research project is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of excellence in genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent and/or acceptable combination of education and experience Skills: Apart from the software development skills mentioned above, the candidate should have excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal, initiative/motivation skills. Senior positions require organizational, project leadership skills and ability to supervise others. Other skills as required for standard office functions. Email resume and details of three references to: ccbr.software.jobs@gmail.com
Project Manager, Training and Outreach Coordinator
Are you a biologist turned manager interested in computational biology? We are looking for a motivated and highly organized individual to help manage a bioinformatics and genomics software development project and coordinate community outreach and training. Helping to lead a small bioinformatics team, the incumbent will provide project management, community outreach and training for the GeneMANIA gene function prediction system targeted at biologist and computational biologist users. The candidate will be responsible for project management (recruiting; reporting; prioritizing software features; user testing of software; organizing and chairing meetings), training (creating education material; organizing online and in-person tutorials and workshops), and community outreach (presenting at conferences; identifying and reaching out to scientist users; soliciting, responding to and tracking user feedback, advertising the project by writing website content, tracking usage statistics, working with relevant organizations like biological standards organizations and model organism database groups) to coordinate development). The GeneMANIA research project is situated in the newly built Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, a major international centre of excellence in genomics, proteomics and systems biology research, in the heart of the exciting cosmopolitan city of Toronto. Minimum Qualifications: Education: M.Sc. in a biology (or a related field), preferably in genomics or bioinformatics, and teaching experience or an M.Sc in education with experience in genomics or bioinformatics. Skills: an organizational genius, a go-getter personality, excellent communication skills, public speaking, project management, writing, leadership, problem solving Email resume and details of three references to: ccbr.software.jobs at gmail.com
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