Job:PhD scholarship in Bioinformatics, Rostock University Medical Center (Rostock, Germany)

Question

[Israel Barrantes]

The Institute for Biostatistics and Informatics in Medicine and Ageing Research at the Rostock University Medical Center (Germany) seeks a highly qualified candidate for a PhD scholarship with a focus on bioinformatics (NGS/omics) analyses.

Your tasks:

• Intervention effect analyses using omics data, specifically in a study of the effect of food on cellular senescence and health.
• Biomarker analyses using omics data, specifically in a study investigating cellular senescence and disease.
• Machine learning and network‐biology based analyses and data integration.
• Writing scientific reports and papers.

What we offer:

• Investigating the exciting biological mechanisms behind cellular senescence, ageing, microbiome changes and fibrosis
• A stimulating diverse and international research environment, where your contribution can have a real impact.
• Funding for travelling, equipment, books, etc.

Requisites:

• A master degree in bioinformatics or computer science or a related field in the medical/life/natural sciences.
• Programming/ scripting skills, e.g. in Java/ R.
• Experience in bioinformatics data analysis.
• High motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team spanning cancer, neuro, and ageing research.
• Strong communication skills (oral presentations and in writing).

How to apply:

Send the following documents until March 20th 2020 as a single PDF document:

• Cover letter explaining relevant experiences, a brief statement of research interests, and qualifications
• CV (including your current position and country of residence)
• Contact details of 2‐4 scientists who may write a letter of recommendation.

To: c/o Prof. Fuellen, bioinfo-jobs[at]med.uni-rostock.de Please indicate “Rostock_PhD_Application” in the e‐mail subject.

[anjaliku28]

is this email address bioinfo‐[e-mail]‐rostock.de correct??

[Israel Barrantes]

Yes. Did you get any errors after sending a message?

[anjaliku28]

Yes Israel, My mail got bounced back saying its wrong email ID

[Israel Barrantes]

Replacing the hyphens with standard ASCII ones should work.

[anjaliku28]

Yo mean to say instead of "-" between "bioinfo-jobs" and "uni-rostock" I should use ASCII value "45" ? Can I write to you for this position?

[Israel Barrantes]

Yes, please use standard hyphens. Alternatively, you can send me the required documents at: israel.barrantes[at]uni-rostock.de

Answer 1

[anjaliku28]

Hi Israel,

I have sent you the required documents for the position on the mentioned mail ID. Please have a look.