PhD Scholarships in Computational Biology, Queen’s University Belfast, UK

Available: One PhD Studentship in Computational Biology

A newly funded position for a PhD student is available in the Computational Biology group at Queen’s University Belfast. In general, the group is interested in the analysis of high-throughput data from microarray experiments from complex diseases and especially from cancer.

We develop and apply computational and statistical methods with an emphasis on pathway related questions. Current projects comprise but are not limited to the inference of gene networks and the identification of differentially expressed gene sets to obtain a functional understanding of molecular biological processes in relation with complex diseases.

Our group is located in the Center for Cancer Research and Cell Biology (CCRCB) and we work in close collaboration with experimental groups.

Project:
The analysis of high-dimensional data from microarray experiments is a challenging task. The major purpose of this project is to develop a statistical method that allows to infer causal regulatory networks from large scale microarray data from cancer. The data are provided by our experimental collaborators.

Qualifications:
The applicant should have a Master in Computational Biology, Biostatistics or Applied Statistics. Good programming skills in at least one programming language (R/python/C++/Java) preferably in a Linux environment and good communication skills. Knowledge in Molecular Biology is desirable but not necessary.

Essential criteria is a good background in statistics.

The ideal candidate would be highly motivated and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Eligibility:
Eligible for this position is either an ordinary UK resident or those EU residents who have lived permanently in the UK for the 3 years immediately preceding the start of the studentship.

To apply, submit your CV and the names of two references to:
Frank Emmert-Streib (fes[ at ]bio-complexity.com)

Deadline: 15 April 2009.

Dr Frank Emmert-Streib
Center for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Queen’s University Belfast
http://www.bio-complexity.com
http://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/CentreforCancerResearchCellBiology/