PhD & Postdocin Computational Systems Biology - Transcriptional and epigenetic regulatory networks in cellular differentiation
Start date :As soon as possible 
Application deadline : As soon as possible

Employment fraction :  Full-time

Job reference : PhD and Postdoc positions in Computational Systems Biology
City   : Basel  

Job description

PhD and post-doctoral positions in computational systems biology are available in the group of Prof. E. van Nimwegen at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, which is also a member of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. The research in our group is highly interdisciplinary, involving application of methodologies from theoretical physics and computer science to problems in molecular systems biology. The overarching research interest of our group concerns the functioning and evolution of genome-wide molecular interaction networks that regulate cellular behaviors including transcription regulatory networks and signaling networks.

Profile requirements

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in mathematics and programming. Requirements for the PhD position are a master's diploma, or equivalent, preferably in physics, applied mathematics or computer science, but applications from students with a diploma in molecular biology that can demonstrate extraordinary mathematical knowledge and programming experience will also be considered. Working knowledge of mathematical techniques from dynamical systems theory, stochastic processes, statistical mechanics, probability theory and Bayesian statistics is highly desirable. Candidates should have experience in computer programming, preferably in C/C++ and a scripting language like Perl or Python. Finally, applicants should have familiarity with the basics of molecular biology and should have a strong desire to learn in this field. For the post-doctoral positions requirements are a PhD in an appropriate field and a demonstrated ability to perform independent research in computational biology or a closely-related field. Although a formal training in molecular biology is not required the succesful candidates will be expected to collaborate closely with experimental colleagues and good communication skills will be highly desirable.
Please send your application to

 Please send your application letter, CV and the names of two or three references (preferably by email) to:
Prof. Erik van Nimwegen
erik.vannimwegen@unibas.ch This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Department of Bioinformatics
Biozentrum, University of Basel
Klingelbergstrasse 50/70
http://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/~nimwegen/

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