POST DOCTORAL POSITION FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST AND BIOSTATISTICIAN AT NIAMS/NIH

POST DOCTORAL POSITION FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST AND BIOSTATISTICIAN  AT NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF ARTHRITIS MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES, BETHESDA, MD AND SURROUNDING AREA

The Office of the Clinical Director of the National Institutes of Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking an outstanding biostatistician or statistician to support: efficient study designs for cohort and case-control studies, genetic association studies based on modern genotyping and sequencing technologies, identifying and describing interactions among genetic and environmental factors. Ongoing projects include the exploration of signaling and transcriptional networks that govern cell differentiation, analysis of signaling networks, microRNAs and other factors governing development or severity of autoimmune, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, and studies on proliferation and migration in immune cells as well as in other normal tissue such as, for example skin and muscle.

The Office is also currently involved in several clinical studies aimed at the treatment of autoimmune, autoinflammatory and immune-mediated diseases.We seek qualified applicants with interest in both basic and clinical studies enhancing the scientific and public health effort of our research in autoimmune diseases and other disorders within the NIAMS mission.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in epidemiology (preferably with experience in autoimmune, musculoskeletal or skin diseases), and knowledge of biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an ability to conduct or support research on statistical methods is required. Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical, biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable.

To Apply:

Applications should include a personal statement of clinical and research experience and interests, a current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of 3 references. Applications from women and individuals in minority and disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information concerning this position, contact Ms. Susan Bozak (bozaks@mail.nih.gov ) or Dr. Massimo Gadina, Director, Office of Science and Technology, at 301-443-5457 or email: gadinama@mail.nih.gov . Applications should be sent to: 

Ms. Susan Bozak 

NIAMS/NIH 
10 Center Drive, MSC 1616 

Rm. 6N-204 

Bethesda, MD 20892-2350 

E-mail: bozaks@mail.nih.gov  

Postdoc position(Gene Expression Networks) at NIDDKD, Bethesda

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda

We are an integrated and interdisciplinary group using molecular genetics, genomics, and computational biology to understand how the genome is differentially deployed to generate female and male Drosophila. We seek a likeminded individual with extensive computational experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful applicant will be a recent Ph.D. with strong computer skills and a collaborative spirit.

TO APPLY:

Send a creative statement outlining work on sex determination and differentiation in Drosophila, a CV, Bibliography, and contact information for three references to: Brian Oliver oliver@helix.nih.gov  .

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER https://www.training.nih.gov/postdoc_jobs_nih/view/_31/1125/Gene_Expression_Networks

Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow post(Capturing the ‘active’ chromatin in mammalian nucleus) at IISER, Pune

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER), PUNE

(An autonomous Institution of Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India)

1st Floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi Road , Pashan, Pune –4110 21

ADVT. NO.: 04/2012

Advt. No.: 04/2012. IISER-P/Rect/24.01.2012

Recruitment for the post of “Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow” under funded project Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.

Institute invites applications from Indian nationals for the following position on contract basis:

NAME OF POST: Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow

 NAME OF THE PROJECT: “Capturing the ‘active’ chromatin in mammalian nucleus”

FUNDING AGENCY: Swarnajayanti fellowship by Department of Science and Technology.

PROJECT CODE: 31210035

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology OR equivalent degree.

PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to the candidates having experience with computational and functional genomics and/or proteomics. Programming experience in PERL/Python and statistical analysis using R is desired.

Working knowledge of various operating systems such as Linux, Solaris and Windows. Previous research experience (at least two years) in the above-mentioned field is desired. Candidates with research publication(s) to support their experience would be preferred.

SALARY Rs. 22,000-24,000/- per month + 20% HRA based on academic record and work experience of the candidate.

NO. OF POSTS: One

Tenure Initially for a period of one year which may be extended subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.

AGE: 35 (must not exceed as on the closing date of advertisement)

LAST DATE: February 15, 2012

 Applications must be filled up in the Application_Form.doc available on the website under this advertisement and sent by email to bio_app@iiserpune.ac.in  on or before February 15, 2012. Please mention the name of the Post and Project code in the subject line.

 The list of shortlisted candidates for interviews with details of date, time and venue will be put up on the Institute website under this advertisement and candidates will be informed by email only.

 The print out of the application form sent by email signed and dated by the applicant along with recent passport size photograph and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. will be collected at the time of interview. Applicant must bring all the original certificates at the time of interview for the purpose of verification, along with one set of photocopies.

GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POST

1. Appointment is purely temporary and will terminate automatically without any notice or compensation on termination of the research project.

2. The appointed person shall have no claim of appointment / absorption in Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.

3. Appointment of the applicant will be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said project 4. The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities / Institutions.

5. The prescribed educational qualifications are the bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitled candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to this advertisement is large, it will not be convenient or possible to interview all the candidates. Based on the recommendations of the Screening Committee, the Project Leader may restrict the number of candidates to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit after taking into consideration qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. Therefore, it will be in the interest of the candidates, to mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field at the time of applying.

6. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing for the interview.

7. Selected candidates will have to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer.

8. Reservation as per Govt. of India norms will be followed.

9. No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.

10. Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

 http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/userfiles/files/Web%20Advertisement%2004%202012(1).pdf

Bioinformatics postdoc(Epigenetics, Stem Cells and Cancer ) at University of Copenhagen

University of Copenhagen

POSITION: Bioinformatics postdoc in group working on Epigenetics, Stem Cells and Cancer

A 3-years postdoctoral position is available in the group of Prof. Kristian Helin at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. Research in the group is focused on identifying novel mechanisms and genes involved in the development of human cancer. In the recent years, the group has made several outstanding contributions to the field of Epigenetics and Cancer.

 AREA OF RESEARCH

For our ongoing efforts to understand the molecular mechanisms leading to cancer, we are currently analyzing the function of several transcription factors, chromatin remodeling complexes and "epigenetic enzymes". This involves the generation of large sets of high-throughput sequencing data based on techniques such as ChIP-seq, RNA-seq and genome sequencing. As our bioinformatics postdoc, you will be working closely with a group of biologists and be involved in design of projects and analysis of data. Moreover, you will have the possibility to closely interact with scientists and staff at the Bioinformatics center, situated in the same building as BRIC.

 QUALIFICATIONS

If you have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics and related fields and are highly motivated and ambitious, we encourage you to apply. You should also have excellent skills in both programming and communication and have a strong interest in interacting with biologists.

 PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORK

The employment is at BRIC, University of Copenhagen. BRIC is located close to the centre of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a young, dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a number of core facilities shared between the 20 research groups at BRIC and the neighbor Finsen laboratory. We have weekly journal clubs, data clubs and seminars with invited speakers.

 More about Helin Group, the Bioinformatics center and BRIC on http://www.bric.ku.dk/

 TERMS OF SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT

The appointment is for 3 years and scheduled to start as soon as possible. Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Academics Central organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts around 31.400 DKK/ca. 4.220 Euro plus 17,1% in pension. Depending on qualifications, a higher salary may be negotiated. Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

 For further information on the position please contact Kristian Helin, kristian.helin@bric.ku.dk .

 APPLICATION

Your application for must be submitted electronically by clicking "Apply online" below or via this advertisement found on http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/. The application must include the following documents/attachments:

·         Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

·         Curriculum vitae incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

·         A certified/signed copy of a) Master of Science certificate and b) PhD certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

·         Publication list.

 Furthermore, the applicant should provide two letters of recommendation sent directly to jobs@bric.ku.dk  with subject "Hel-Postdoc-Jan2012" from the supporting persons before application deadline. Please make sure that an easy match between the recommendation letter and the individual applicant is possible.

 In all future correspondence, please refer to "Hel-Postdoc-Jan2012".

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 28, 2012.

 BRIC and University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

 Deadline: 28-01-2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.offentlige-stillinger.dk/sites/cfml/kbhuni/kbhuniVis.cfm?plugin=1&englishJobs=Yes&nJobNo=201410&nLangNo=2

Post doc(Computational RNA systems biology) at University of copenhagen

Department of Basic Animal and Veterinary Sciences,

University of Copenhagen

POSITION:

Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health (RTH) at Department of Basic Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as post doc for 2 years and 3 months (with a potential extension for additional 3 months) from March 1st, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 The position is financed primarily by the Danish Independent Research Council (Technology and Production), but also by the Danish Strategic Research Council (Strategic Growth Technologies).

 Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health (RTH) was established in 2010 to take a multi-disciplinary research strategy in the area of non-coding RNAs. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are important cellular components and the mammalian genome holds plenty of room to harbour them. In concordance both experimental and computational methods predict up to hundreds of thousands (structured) ncRNAs.

 Read more at http://rth.dk/ .

 JOB DESCRIPTION

The outset of the post doc project is to correlate the ncRNA candidates to protein coding genes through RNA-RNA and RNA-protein interactions and possible co-expression patterns. This will be applied in the context of gene interactions (STITCH) based on information from multiple sources. Furthermore, literature mining can be included as an additional layer of seeking information about the ncRNA candidates.

 The project will be in collaboration with Lars Juhl Jensen at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen.

 The post may include teaching to a limited extent.

 QUALIFICATIONS - SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate should have qualifications within the following areas:

Hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

Documented contributions in at least one of the areas: Bioinformatics or Systems Biology.

Proven skills in applying statistics in data analysis

Perl

One of: C, C++ or Java

General knowledge about methods applied in biological sequence analysis

 The following qualifications would be useful, but are not a requirement:

Experience with non-parametric statistical tests and/or stochastic simulation

Knowledge about algorithms in RNA bioinformatics, such as folding, search for structured RNAs, RNA-RNA and RNA protein interactions

 The post doc is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills.

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The post will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

 Applications will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 284 of 25. April 2008. Read more about the recruitment process at LIFE here.

 The University of Copenhagen welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background.

 QUESTIONS

For further information about the post, please contact Prof. Jan Gorodkin on tel. (+45) 353 33578 or e-mail gorodkin@rth.dk .

Potential applicants from outside Denmark will find information about life in Denmark (taxation, healthcare etc) at http://ism.ku.dk/.

 Application

Apply by clicking "Apply online" below.

Applications - in English - must include:Cover letter

CV with documentation of education

 A complete list of publications

A maximum of 10 relevant scientific works which the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment

Documentation for additional research qualifications

 Please submit your application no later than January 26th, 2012.

 Only electronic applications are accepted.

DEADLINE: 26-01-2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.offentlige-stillinger.dk/sites/cfml/kbhuni/kbhuniVis.cfm?plugin=1&englishJobs=Yes&nJobNo=201158&nLangNo=2

Post doc in computational RNA systems biology

Scientific positions at National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, India

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous society under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India)

NIOT Campus, Velachery–Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600 100

Phone : 91-44-6678 3310/6678 3300 Fax : 91-44-6678 3308

ADVERTISEMENT No. NIOT/E&P/05(PROJECT)/2011

(For Scientific Positions)

Applications are invited from the interested and eligible candidates. The candidates should apply on-line and forward a hard copy duly signed by the candidate by Post along with Registration No. of online submission, enclosing the required copies of certificates for consideration.

The consolidated salary will be fixed anywhere in the salary range given, depending upon the qualifications, experience and suitability of the candidate.

The duration of the engagement will be for a period of 3 years or co-terminus with the project in which he/she is engaged, whichever is earlier.

For detailed advertisement, please visit NIOT website http://www.niot.res.in/recruit/cv/advertisement.php

Last Date for Online Applications: 03.02.2012

Last date for receipt of Hard copy of the Applications: 10.02.2012

NAME OF THE POST: Project Scientist – II

SALARY RANGE: Rs. 45500 – 50500

AGE LIMIT: Below 40 years

Qualification in the relevant discipline and Job requirement in one or more of the following areas as mentioned below under each category are required:

Post Code: PS211-LS

NO. OF POST(S): 3 (Three)

DISCIPLINE: Life Sciences

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL: Master’s Degree in Life Science/ Marine Biology from a recognized university/Institute with at least first class not less than 60% marks.

DESIRABLE: Doctorate in the relevant field.

EXPERIENCE

3 years experience in Research and Development, Survey/Planning in the relevant field.

JOB REQUIREMENT MB-3:

Culture of marine organisms in open sea cages / design, fabrication and deployment of fish aggregating devices / emplacement of artificial reef in coastal areas/ organizing/participation in scientific cruises on board research vessels.

Name of the Post: Project Scientist – I (83 Posts)

Salary Range: Rs. 43300 - 48100

Age Limit: Below 35 years

Qualification in the relevant discipline and Job requirement in one or more of the following areas as mentioned below under each category are required:

POST CODE: PS110-BTE

NO. OF POST(s): 1

DISCIPLINE: Bio-technology

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL: Master’s Degree in Bio technology / Bio Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized university/Institute with at least first class not less than 60% marks.

DESIRABLE: Doctorate in the relevant field.

JOB REQUIREMENT MSS-1:

Experience in gene based remote bio sensor using electro chemical methods and optical fiber hybridization for microbial population. Io-electronics and underwater applications.

POST CODE: PS111-LS

NO. OF POST(S): 14

DISCIPLINE: Life Sciences

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL: Master’s Degree in Life Science/ Marine Biology from a recognized university/Institute with at least first class not less than 60% marks.

DESIRABLE: Doctorate in the relevant field.

JOB REQUIREMENT CEE-2 MB-12:

i) Biological and chemical Oceanographic field observations, hydrodynamic modelling related to coastal and estuarine engineering.

ii) Collection, isolation, identification, maintenance, mass culture and biochemical analysis of marine micro algae / macro algae. Collection, isolation, identification, maintenance, mass culture and biochemical analysis of marine microbes. Physico-chemical and biological analysis of seawater and sediment. Extraction, isolation of bioactive and anti microbial compounds from marine organisms. Biochemical / molecular analysis and/or characterization of bioactive compounds extracted from marine organisms. EIA studies related to coastal and marine environment. Culture of marine organisms in open sea cages. Organizing / participation in scientific cruises on board research vessels.

POST CODE: PS115-BIO

NO. OF POST(S): 1 (One)

DISCIPLINE: Bioinformatics

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

ESSENTIAL: B.E. / B.Tech. (OR) Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics /Computation Biology from a recognized university/Institute with at least first class not less than 60% marks.

DESIRABLE: Doctorate in the relevant field.

JOB REQUIREMENT MB-1: Marine Bioinformatics, development, maintenance of database for various in-house requirements and development of tools and techniques to utilize biological information using in-silico process for modeling and validation

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

The candidates are requested to note the following :

1. Candidates must be citizens of India.

2. The application form is available online on NIOT website http://www.niot.res.in/recruit.cv/advertisement.php. The candidate has to fill the application online and upon submission, applicants will be provided with an online Registration Number. After allotment of Registration Number, the candidate has to take a print out, duly sign and send along with copies of the following certificates by 25.01.2012. Online applications must invariably be followed with hard copy along with enclosures. Online applications without hardcopy submission will lead to rejection of application. Similarly hard copy applications without online registration will not be considered. The application without the following enclosures shall summarily be rejected.

a. Qualification certificates

b. Mark List

c. Experience certificates

d. Caste certificate in the prescribed form issued by the Competent Revenue Authority.

3. Paste a recent passport size colour photograph in the space provided for at the right top portion on the first page of the application.

4. Experience in a discipline / area of work, wherever prescribed, shall be counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed qualifications for that post.

5. The candidates should not have exceeded the maximum age limit specified above as on the last date of receipt of Applications. A maximum relaxation of 5 years in age is applicable to SC/ST and candidates working in Government of India / Autonomous organizations of GOI; 10 years in age is applicable to physically disabled persons and 3 years for OBC candidates. Relaxation will be given only on production of original caste certificate.

6. Women candidates fulfilling the requirements are encouraged to apply for the posts.

7. Candidates working in NIOT are entitled for age relaxation to the extent of the number of years of service rendered in NIOT.

8. Candidates who are in Government / autonomous Institutions and PSU should forward their applications only through proper channel.

9. NIOT may fix suitable norms for short listing the applications depending upon the vacancies available in the area in which the vacancies exist.

10. Mere possession of the education qualifications and requisite experience will not entitle any right to call for interview or selection.

11. The Advt. No., Post Code No., Post Name and Discipline should be clearly indicated on the envelope.

12. Outstation candidates called for the interview will be reimbursed to and fro Second Class Sleeper Train fare by the shortest route from the place of duty / residence and back on production of Rail tickets.

13. The candidates selected are liable to work anywhere in India and can be posted in any of the projects in NIOT.

14. Attested copies of certificates / testimonials (for age, qualification and experience proof) should be enclosed along with the applications. Enclose publications / re-prints etc., if any also with the application. Write “Enclosure Sl. No. _____’ as mentioned in the application.

15. The applications received after due date or without enclosures or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. NIOT cannot take any responsibility for transit and other delays.

16. The number of posts mentioned in the advertisement may vary depending upon the requirements. NIOT reserves the right not to fill up any post(s) without assigning any reasons what so ever.

17. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.

18. Any unsolicited communication regarding this advertisement is strictly prohibited.

19. The decision of NIOT in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application shall be final and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency.

20. The engagement is time bound and purely temporary on contract basis and on consolidated salary, against the XII Five Year Plan project sanctions. The duration of the engagement would be initially for a period of 1 year and extendable to 3 years or coterminous with the project, whichever is earlier,subjected to anual performance reviewThe consolidated salary will be fixed anywhere in the salary range given, depending upon the experience and suitability of the candidate based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

21. If the candidate wants his/her application to be considered for more than one post, separate application should be submitted for each post.

22. The candidates selected against the post with Life Science qualification are liable to be posted in Andaman & Nicobar / Lakshadweep Islands.

23. The minimum qualifications / experience can be relaxed for candidates with exceptional and deserving cases.

24. The candidates interviewed and found not suitable for the post applied for, may be considered for a lower Post / Scale.

25. For Posts at Sl. No. 1 to 5, 9, 13 & 14, marine / ocean technology related experience will be an added advantage.

26. Additional weightage will be given to Candidates with GATE and other higher academic qualification.

27. Applications should be sent to The Director, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Velachery – Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai–600100, INDIA so as to reach on or before the due date, duly superscribing on the envelope “the post name and discipline for which applied”.

LAST DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS: 03.02.2012

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF HARD COPY OF APPLICATIONS: 10.02.2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.niot.res.in/recruit/cv/application/NIOT-E&P-05(PROJECT)2011/03-02-2012-Project_Scientists.pdf

Beaufort Senior Research Fellowship at Queen’s university, Belfast

Queen’s university, Belfast

POSITION: Beaufort Senior Research Fellowship

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: School of Biological Sciences

REFERENCe: 11/101888

CLOSING DATE: Friday 27 January 2012

SALARY: £37,990 per annum

ANTICIPATED INTERVIEW DATE: February 2012

DURATION: 3.5 years

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead and conduct pioneering research in theoretical marine community ecology of relevance to fisheries management within the Beaufort project-plan and raise the University’s international reputation by taking significant rôles in international fora and publishing high impact papers in relevant journals. Also to contribute significantly to the planning of Beaufort research activities, supervision of

research students and to provide world-class specialist advise to theoretical ecology research projects in the School.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Lead scientific innovation by planning and conducting original theoretical research in marine community ecology, leading the subject into new territory through the publication and dissemination of pioneering research so that it can provide a theoretical foundation for ecosystem management of commercial fisheries.

2. Construct and evaluate computer-based models of marine community dynamics in fulfilment of the plans agreed for the Beaufort programme in theoretical ecology for fisheries management.

3. Significantly contribute to planning and development of theory components of Beaufort EAFM through work-plan specification,collaboratively establishing goals for research students, contributing to Beaufort planning meetings and strategic developments and mentoring and advising research students and staff.

4. Initiate and develop grant applications for further funding in marine ecology and fisheries management and make appropriate contributions to their execution (upon success), including the establishment and cultivation of international scientific collaborations.

5. Take a significant role in Beaufort Consortium programme of stake-holder engagement by initiating and taking part in meetings and other communications designed to engage fisheries managers, marine ecosystem management decision makers and other identified stake-holders.

6. Take a significant role in planning for the future continuation of the marine theory research group beyond the Beaufort Grant,

including the preparation of research plans to secure funding for the research group and its lateral extensions. Ensure that research projects are completed on time and within budget.

7. Contribute to the strategic thinking and planning of the theoretical ecology research group and wider Ecology, Evolution, Behaviour and Environmental Economics research cluster, following the School’s Academic Plan, including taking part in the coaching and developing of research staff where appropriate.

8. Manage the use of specialist resources within the research group and contribute to planning and maintenance of computational biology resources for the research group, including assisting in basic system management tasks.

9. Represent the School, the University, and the Beaufort Consortium in international meetings, advisory bodies and scientific publications, to enhance the reputation of the hosting bodies, and to gain wider recognition in the subject field and advance the theory of marine ecosystem management.

PLANNING AND ORGANISING:

1. Plan and organise own work over remaining contract.

2. Lead the supervision of one PhD student and support in supervision of two others.

3. Lead in collaborations and grant development work to extend beyond Beaufort funding.

4. Significantly contribute to annual reports and work-plans.

5. Establish academic priorities within the Beaufort work-plan.

6. Organise scientific communications meetings and significantly contribute to Beaufort stake-holder group meetings and scientific conferences.

7. Act independently in leading research activity, operating within broadly defined research objective over a 3.5-year time-span with significant decision making latitude.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for own working environment and resources and provision of computational services on unix compute-servers.

2. Responsible for day-to-day work of one to two PhD students.

3. Responsible for resource management of own research grants, collaborative enterprises and meeting organisation.

4. Significantly contribute to resource management of those of the School’s bio-theory group and to goal setting for other researchers in the team and collaboration.

5. Act as a mentor for students and Research Fellows.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Report to leader of the School bio-theory research group.

2. Direct, advise and motivate research students.

3. Represent the University in international fisheries committee – negotiation and specialist advice.

4. Act as key contact with external funding projects - exchanging information, motivating and negotiating.

5. Take a lead in stake-holder engagement – communicating complex and conceptual ideas at various levels of understanding appropriate to a diverse range of audiences.

essential criteria:

1. A relevant degree with a PhD completed in a mathematical subject (e.g. physics, mathematics, mathematical biology, mathematical computation, computational fisheries science).

2. A high academic standing with a growing reputation in research within theoretical community ecology and / or quantitative fisheries science.

3. A sustained RAE returnable record of peer reviewed journal publications in theoretical or mathematical modelling.

4. Expertise with at least one mathematical modelling language such as Matlab, Mathematica, or R.

5. Experience, achievement and growing reputation in the discipline, reflected in relevant international committee memberships (e.g.ICES) and/or involvement in international research events.

6. Experience of leading the research field in new areas by pioneering creative thinking.

7. Mastery of the subject and ability to lead academic research.

8. Ability to communicate complex information effectively in a wide variety of academic fora and engaging with stake-holders.

9. Supervise research projects of post graduate students.

10. Ability to communicate in English.

11. Ability to manage resources.

12. Demonstrable intellectual ability.

13. Ability to supervise work of others in research team and persuade colleagues and stakeholder groups.

14. The Beaufort Fellowship in EAFM was created to provide a platform for new leadership in marine community ecology relevant to Ecosystem Management.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

1. Experience with Unix tools and willingness to learn basic Unix cluster management .

2. Experience of parallel computing for numerical modelling.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=4674261eHH&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA

or https://knock.qub.ac.uk/itrent_web_rec_docs/job_desc/11_101888.pdf