The National Bioinformatics Network (NBN) of South Africa has awarded funds for a project in evolutionary modelling at the Computer Science Division, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The project, which has ties with researchers at the University of Cape Town, University of California San Diego, and Stanford University, focusses on using ideas from machine learning and probabilistic modelling to model the evolution of recombining protein-coding sequences, with application to studying the evolution of HIV.
We are seeking postgraduate students to fill one PhD and one MSc position (available immediately); more positions are likely to become available for students wanting to start in January 2009. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a mathematical science (e.g. Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics; knowledge of machine learning/probabilistic modelling is a plus); however, applicants with a background in other subjects (e.g. Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) will also be considered, provided they have strong computer programming skills. Successful candidates will be expected to complete coursework in a variety of bioinformatics topics offered by the NBN. Remuneration is according to the highly competitive NBN scales. With roots going back to 1866, Stellenbosch University is one of the oldest universities in South Africa. It is a medium-sized comprehensive public university, situated in a classic university town and surrounded by the magnificent mountain scenery of the Jonkershoek Valley. Stellenbosch University is proud of being recognized as a research driven university with over 33% percent of its enrolments at the postgraduate level and the highest publication productivity in the country. If you meet the requirements above and would like to get involved in an exciting and challenging research project, with the potential to impact on the important South African HIV research arena, please send a complete academic CV (which should include information on your most advanced computer programming project to date) and a covering letter to Dr Konrad Scheffler ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Alternatively, please get in touch by e-mail or phone (021 808 4306) to request more information about the project. ------------------------------------ Dr Konrad Scheffler Computer Science Division Dept of Mathematical Sciences University of Stellenbosch +27-21-808-4306 http://www.cs.sun.ac.za/~kscheffler/ ------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ uai mailing list uai@ENGR.ORST.EDU https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/uai
