Bioinformatics PostDoc Position
The Alberta Ingenuity Centre of Machine Learning [AICML], and the PolyomX
(cancer genomics) researchers of the Cross Cancer Institute of the Alberta
Cancer Board [ACB] are looking to hire a bright responsible Post Doctoral
Fellow, to work with us in Edmonton on various bioinformatic projects: to help
analyze biological and medical data, from microarrays, single nucleotide
polyomorphisms (SNPs), and metabolic profiles, both to produce effective
classifiers/regressors and also help identify the relevant biomarkers for
further analysis.
The ideal candidate is knowledgable in both biology (genetics, molecular
biology and population genetics) and machine learning, especially graphical
models, learning algorithms (Weka), and also tricks for dimensionality
reduction -- ie, coping with "large p, small n" problems. Interest and ability
in programming (Matlab) is essential.
This PDF will take a lead role in coordinating a team of computing scientists
(students and staff of the AICML, as well as several principle investigators)
with researchers and clinicians from the ACB, on various projects. This may
involve initiating new projects (from designing new experiments and obtaining
funding), as well as working on existing projects, to understand a large
inventory of already collected data. This is a great chance to both help solve
important real-world problems, and also produce high-quality publications, in
both artificial intelligence and medical journals.
This position is available immediately, for up to 2 years (possible extension
of one more year, for a total of 3 years). The salary is commensurate with
experience; we are an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested, please send your information
* a cover letter, indicating why you qualify;
* your academic transcript;
* your CV, including a description of any previous research or industrial
jobs you have held; and
* a list of your references, preferably including their email addresses.
to R Greiner: greiner -at- cs -dot- ualberta -dot- ca .
For full consideration, we must receive your complete application by
15/January/2009.
(This information appears in
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~greiner/PDF-AICML-ACB.html.)
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