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Within the bioinformatics group of the Institute for Mathematics and Computer Sciences at the University of Greifswald, we are seeking a PhD student in the field of Bioinformatics/sequence analysis. The position will be available for 3 years starting from November 1st 2010. Funding is granted by the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the tariff level TV-L 13 at 65% time. (This translates to a salary of ~1200 Euros/month after tax.)

The project has two goals: First, methods for the improvement of structural genome annotation via usage of next generation deep
sequencing transcriptome data (RNA-Seq) shall be developed and implemented. Second, methods for the estimation of expression levels
of all transcripts shall be developed. The latter is an alternative to the array approach and shall simultaneously provide hints about a
possibly incomplete genome annotation.

Applicants are expected to have good knowledge in genome analysis, mathematical modeling, programming and the English language.
Furthermore, familiarity with Hidden Markov Models, Conditional Random Fields, linear algebra, C++ programming, Perl and Bash scripting and German language are desirable.

Prerequisite: Masters, Diplom or equivalent in Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field.

The university is trying to elevate the percentage of women in areas where women are underrepresented. Therefore, applications of women are particularly welcome. Severely handicapped persons with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered.

The region Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will not be able to cover application expenses.

An application should contain a cover letter, a CV, and copies of credentials. Other meaningful documents, e.g. your own works (relevant project reports, publications, tools) or references to those are welcome. Please send your application before 10/10/10 to Prof. Dr. M. Stanke by e-mail with the subject 10/MA59 (mario.stanke@uni-greifswald.de, PDF, <20MB), or to the following adress:

Prof. Dr. Mario Stanke
Institute for Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald
Walther-Rathenau-Str. 47
17487 Greifswald

Application Deadline : 10 October 2010

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