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The UBC Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications for a Research Associate (RA) position in Evolutionary Biochemistry to join the laboratory of Dr. Nobuhiko Tokuriki. The successful candidate will use microfluidic systems to perform single enzyme kinetics and high-throughput enzyme screening. The candidate will work on enzyme systems including alkaline phosphatase, phosphotriesterase, and APOBEC.      

Date: September 23, 2024   Postdoc/PhD positions in saRNA for Vaccine Development   We are seeking applications for multiple Senior Researcher positions, available immediately for exceptionally motivated Postdoctoral Fellows or PhD students. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering project applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to the development of RNA vaccines against emerging viral threats such as Influenza, Lassa, and Orthopox viruses.   Project Overview: This ambitious project utilises self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) technology, which offers the potential for more potent immune responses at lower doses compared to traditional mRNA vaccines. Our approach focuses on the use of structural RNA bioinformatics to design vaccine candidates and predict the effects of viral mutations, enhancing our ability to respond rapidly to evolving pandemic threats.

Our research group at York University, Toronto, requires someone with a bioinformatics background to assist with analysis of -omics datasets and in generation of highly professional publication-quality figures. The resulting data will be published as part of research manuscripts in scientific journals. Our laboratory conducts translational research studies on cardiometabolic disease. This involves fundamental research to investigate and identify new mechanisms responsible the development of cardiometabolic disease. Success of these approaches leads to identification of new potential therapeutic targets. In collaboration with pharmaceutical industry we conduct pre-clinical validation studies on potential new drug candidate(s). Our collaborative network includes research groups across Canada as well as in Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, USA and United Kingdom.

Mission or Goal of Unit: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a premier urban, public research university with a diverse student body in historic Richmond, Virginia. VCU enrolls more than 28,000 students on two campuses. The Center for Biological Data Science (https://cbds.vcu.edu) in VCU Life Sciences is a Chartered Research Center and focal point for bioinformatics instruction at VCU. The Center consists of 12 full-time, affiliate, and adjunct faculty and staff. The unit administers several academic programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and Master’s degree programs for thesis (MS in Bioinformatics) and non-thesis (Professional MS in Bioinformatics) seeking students. Chief Purpose of this position in support of the above mission or goal. The Center for Biological Data Science is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible) whose expertise in bioinformatics will contribute to the teaching and service missions of the program. The core mission of the Center for Biological Data Science focuses on bioinformatics instruction and research. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the selected individual to be part of a growing bioinformatics program and an interdisciplinary faculty.

A post-doctoral fellowships (PDF) position in the field of machine learning/computational biology is available in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia/Vancouver General Hospital. The incumbents will join an interdisciplinary team working to establish a program on machine learning applications in pathology and genomics. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: diverse areas of machine learning and statistics especially deep neural networks, statistics, and image processing. The candidate will play an important role in the project team, including authoring grants, conducting large-scale international projects, managing collaborations, disseminating research findings, and assisting in managing junior lab members. The successful candidate will report to the Principal Investigator (Director of AI Research at OVCARE, Dr. Ali Bashashati).  

Funded postdoc positions in the Carpenter-Singh lab in Cambridge MA USA (Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT), paying $70,000 (or more with years of experience post-PhD) with a flexible start date. There are two projects: – Rapidly identifying disease phenotypes from rare disease variants, and drugs to reverse their impact (as part of the NIH IGVF Consortium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RcsC4a2Ews&list=PLJG0u60zazOtRAwamVGhaJ6eGqh-HASvw&index=6) – Using Cell Painting, transcriptomics, and proteomics data to predict the toxicity of drugs and agrochemicals (as part of the OASIS Consortium https://oasisconsortium.org)Both projects will have copious data produced by this time next year! Learn more here and apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5kSSUX4A3x0CZYsTUdUtxPJYHRwZ04SIl5G06_MrlQ/preview

Description The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) and Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) invite applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment with a starting Fall 2025. We seek an innovative, creative and collaborative computational biologist who will establish a discipline-leading, student-involved, cross-disciplinary and externally funded research program; build collaborations within and outside the University; and work with colleagues and students toward OU’s Lead On Strategic Plan. We invite individuals with innovative, and dynamic research programs who would like to be part of a collaborative group of researchers to apply for this faculty position. We are seeking a scholar whose home department would be School of Biological Sciences but would also be affiliated with the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR) at the University of Oklahoma. LMAMR represents an interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to understand biocultural, ecological and evolutionary dimensions of life. We study biomolecules retrieved from extant, forensic, historical, archaeological, and environmental materials, with special attention to humans and human-associated organisms including commensals and pathogens. LMAMR is also home to a world-class ancient DNA laboratory. The ideal candidate will specialize in Computational Biology with a focus in Metagenomics or Machine Learning with genomic data. This position will contribute substantially to the ongoing research in Metagenomics and Paleogenomics at the University of Oklahoma, particularly in the context of one or more of the four SBS research themes “Ecology of Changing Planet”, “Biological Foundations of One Health”, “Mechanisms of Biodiversity”, or “Behaviors: From Molecules to Ecosystems”. We are especially interested in scholars who are innovating tools, methods and algorithms for the analysis of genomic data. The successful candidate will be expected to provide training for graduate students and postdocs and mentor undergraduates in research and will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching (one course per semester) in areas such as in Metagenomics, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning for Biologists, and/or in their specific area of expertise. For additional details, please visit https://www.ou.edu/cas/sbs and https://lmamr.org/ The University of Oklahoma invests in its faculty by providing support and resources through the Center for Faculty Excellence and Vice President for Research and Partnerships Office. The Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences supports faculty development through mentoring, new faculty orientation series, and access to research and educational supports. We encourage candidates to apply who are seeking to work in a collaborative multi-PI lab setting and a rapidly growing college with collegial interdisciplinary groups and strong academic units. University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 32,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. The Norman Community Norman is a vibrant university town of more than 130,000 inhabitants with a growing entertainment and art scene. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender in “best place to live” rankings. Visit http://soonerway.ou.edu for more information. Within an easy commute, Oklahoma City features a dynamic economy and outstanding cultural venues adding to the region’s growing appeal.

About OICR OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives. Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Job Details Position: Platform Manager Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto Department: Adaptive Oncology Reports To: Director of Bioinformatics.ca Salary: Commensurate with level of experience Hours: 35 hours/week Job Type: Hybrid Status: Full-time, Temporary (1 year, with renewal option) Position Summary The Canadian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (CB2) Platform is a CIHR-funded initiative designed to establish a pan-Canadian network of training and community sites in six provincial regions with the aim to increase bioinformatics, computational biology and data science capacity among researchers. Currently hosted by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), Bioinformatics.ca will manage the development of a centralized CB2 platform for the coordination of bioinformatics, computational biology and health data science training opportunities. The platform will also coordinate CB2 career supporting activities including a mentorship program, professional skill development, awards as well as community building activities. The CB2 Platform aims to grow CB2 capacity among all health and life science researchers, especially Early Career Researchers and equity-deserving professionals. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Manager to provide strategic guidance, operational governance, and administrative execution of the CB2 Platform, to oversee the overall progress, as well as integration of the Platform’s Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) framework. The individual will also lead implementation and administration of the Platform’s virtual mentorship program. Reporting to the Director of Bioinformatics.ca, who serves as both the scientific lead for the CB2 Platform and Chair of the Executive Management Committee, the Platform Manager will operate as part of the Executive Management Committee and will liaise closely with the Platform Advisory Committee (PAC), IDEA Committee, Partnerships Committee, Education Advisory Committee (EAC) and Community Outreach Committee (COC). This role is critical for harmonizing the activities across the committees to realize the CB2 Platform. This position is temporary, full-time for one-year with renewal option.  

This fellowship (offering $35K-$40K annually for four years) is offered to work on developing computational algorithms in cancer and epigenetics. The potential projects range from data analysis to developing deep-learning algorithms. Learn more about our research at: https://panchenko-lab.org/ Available PhD programs: Pathology PhD Program Computer Science PhD Program Biochemistry & Molecular Sciences PhD Program

BRAINCODE, the bioinformatics team at the Neuro – McGill University, Dr. Kevin Petrecca’s Lab, is recruiting Bioinformatics Research Assistant, Associate. We are applying state-of-the-art technologies, including our single cell spatial transcriptomics platform, to our highly valuable and unique human brain datasets, enabling us to uncover fundamental biological mechanisms that govern brain cancer initiation, development and evolution, as well as the biology of human brain. We offer a competitive salary, in line with McGill’s salary range, and based on your skills and experience. Under the direction and supervision of BRAINCODE lead (Javad Nadaf, PhD), you will perform advanced bioinformatics analyses to interpret biological Omics data such as variant calling, annotations, single-nucleus ATAC-seq, single cell transcriptomic, spatial transcriptomics, and other Omics data on brain datasets. The job is a Hybrid of dry lab and wet lab. Most of the responsibilities are bioinformatics with some wet lab work related to upstream and potentially downstream of the data analysis.