PhD student positions in bioinformatics

Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

Updated: 26 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Apr 2024

3 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava
Research Field

Computer science » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Slovakia
Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 12:59 (Europe/Bratislava)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37.5
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Computational Biology Research Group is looking for applicants to fill doctoral student positions in computer science on topics focused on models and algorithms for processing large-scale genomic data, computational analysis of bacterial plasmids, and other similar topics in bioinformatics.

Successful candidates will be working in research group of Dr. Brona Brejova and Dr. Tomas Vinar. The applicants must contact us before April 15, 2024 with CV and motivation statement in order to arrange for a virtual meeting to complete a joint short research statement that is required as a part of the admission application. The deadline for admission applications is April 30, 2024.

The position is for the period of 4 years starting on September 1, 2024, with a monthly fellowship of 1000-1200 EUR (equivalent to approx. 1550-1850 EUR gross salary since the fellowship is not subject to taxes). Funding for research travel and other similar costs is available through participation in research grants secured by principal investigators. The applicants from outside of EU will be required to secure proper visa in a timely fashion, no support beyond providing required documentation is available to assist with the process.

Further information:

  • research group: https://compbio.fmph.uniba.sk/
  • doctoral study program: https://fmph.uniba.sk/en/admissions/doctoral-degree-programs/computer-science/
  • admissions:  https://fmph.uniba.sk/en/admissions/admissions-process/doctoral-degree-admissions/

Requirements
Research Field
Computer science » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidates must have finished (or expect to finish by August 2024) master's degree in computer science, bioinformatics or related areas. In addition to this, we expect:

  • knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and probability
  • proficiency in programming (Python preferred)
  • experience with machine learning is welcome
  • fluency in English language

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
2
Company/Institute
Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics
Country
Slovakia
City
Bratislava
Postal Code
84248
Street
Mlynska dolina 5692
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

Bratislava
Website

https://fmph.uniba.sk
Street

Mlynska dolina
Postal Code

842 48

STATUS: EXPIRED

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