Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Oslo: The Computational Biology & Gene Regulation group at the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM), a part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher in Computational Biology & Gene Regulation. The selected candidate will join a collaborative project involving internationally renowned groups led by Drs. Anshul Kundaje (Stanford University, USA), Wyeth Wasserman (University of British Columbia, Canada), and Anthony Mathelier (NCMM, Norway). The position is based in Oslo, Norway, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in computational biology and gene regulation.
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher in Computational Biology & Gene Regulation |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow (Position Code 1352)/Researcher (Position Code 1109) |
| Research Area | Computational Biology & Gene Regulation |
| Location | Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM), Oslo Science Park, Oslo, Norway |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field; Proficiency in programming; Experience in computational genomics data analysis; Experience in machine learning; Experience in web development for scientific applications or databases; Ability to collaborate with researchers from different fields; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. |
| Job Description | Contribute to enhancing JASPAR and UniBind databases; Generate BPnet deep learning models; Extract TF-DNA interactions; Develop a framework for database enrichment; Collaborate with international research groups; Advance computational resources for transcription factor-DNA interactions analysis. |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter, CV with list of publications, and contact information for two-three referees as a single PDF document in the electronic recruiting system. |
| Last Date for Apply | 17th December 2023 |
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (Position Code 1352)/Researcher (Position Code 1109)
Research Area: Computational Biology & Gene Regulation
Location: Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM), Oslo Science Park, Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification: Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field; Proficiency in programming; Experience in computational genomics data analysis; Experience in machine learning; Experience in web development for scientific applications or databases; Ability to collaborate with researchers from different fields; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Job Description: The selected candidate will contribute to a cutting-edge project aimed at enhancing and expanding computational resources to decipher transcription factor (TF) – DNA interactions. The focus will be on the enhancement of the JASPAR (https://jaspar.elixir.no) and UniBind (https://unibind.uio.no) databases, which are officially recognized by ELIXIR Norway as Norwegian bioinformatics services. Specifically, the candidate will utilize advanced deep learning techniques to provide refined models and data crucial for the analysis of disease mutations affecting gene expression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generation of BPnet deep learning models on ChIP-seq datasets from the GEO database.
- Employing interpretation tools like DeepLIFT and TF-MoDISco to meticulously extract TF-DNA interactions.
- Development of a framework for integrating these models into JASPAR and enriching the UniBind database with high-resolution interactions.
How to Apply: Applicants should include (1) a cover letter outlining motivations, career goals, relevant experience, and research interests, (2) a CV with a list of publications, and (3) two-three referees’ contact information. These should be uploaded as a single PDF document in the electronic recruiting system. All documents should be in English.
Last Date for Apply: 1 December 2023
