“Umer Rashid” <umer_rashid@yahoo.com>
Last Date: 31 March 2008.
PhD Studentship
Computational Genomics and Systems Biology
Centre for Bioinformatics
Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship in Computational
Genomics and Systems Biology at the Centre for Bioinformatics, King’s
College London.
The aim of the project will be the large-scale analysis of cellular
gene networks and their interactions in order to link the structural
and functional network properties and further our understanding of the
rules governing species evolution and molecular interactions. Previous
work involved the development of mathematical procedures for module
discovery and data mining of microbial interaction networks. The work
under this PhD studentship is expected to enhance these approaches
through the use of appropriate database technologies, mathematical and
statistical modelling as well as relevant computational biology software.
The King’s College London Centre for Bioinformatics (KCBI) was
established in September 2007 through a collaboration between the
Schools of Physical Sciences & Engineering and Biomedical & Health
Sciences. Research expertise comprises Systems Biology, Computational
and Comparative Genomics, Pathway and Microarray Informatics,
Structural Bioinformatics. The Centre runs a Masters course in
Bioinformatics that aims to provide training in the theoretical
foundations and practical understanding of computational techniques in
the study of molecular biology. Further details of the Centre can be
found at: http://www.kcl. ac.uk/schools/ pse/bioinform/
The PhD studentship will cover tuition fees up to the UK/EU level
(currently £3,240 p.a.) and provide a stipend at standard research
council rates (currently £14,600 p.a.). Candidates not eligible for
UK/EU tuition fees are welcome to apply but must be able to fund the
difference between UK/EU fees and overseas fees (overseas fees are
currently £12,820 p.a.).
Applicants must have a first or upper second class degree from a UK
University or the overseas equivalent in a discipline related to
Biological Sciences, Computing, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or
Engineering. Experience in computer programming is a major advantage.
A Masters degree in Bioinformatics or related area would also be
advantageous.
Applicants should apply for a place on the PhD course by downloading
the application form from:
http://www.kcl. ac.uk/graduate/ apply/rstep4. html. Applications should
also include a CV, a statement of the motivation for applying for the
studentship and contact details of two professional referees.
Applications and enquiries should be addressed to: Dr Sophia Tsoka,
Centre for Bioinformatics, King’s College London, Strand, London WC2R
2LS, UK, email sophia.tsoka@ kcl.ac.uk
Deadline for applications: 31 March 2008.
