PhD scholarship within bioinformatics
- Norge
- Midlertidlig
- Fulltid
- Build an R package with relevant analysis tool and includes a user-friendly way to operate VSEARCH.
- Explore the adaptability of existing methods to diverse bacterial compositions.
- Evaluate the stability and performance of methods in handling unknown samples.
- Provide insights into the uncertainties surrounding the observed data.
- Contribute to the development of methodologies for handling the high complexity of environmental microbiota data.
- The BIAS group has an extensive course portfolio. As a PhD candidate in our group you may get a broader experience and extend your PhD period by participating in teaching activities.
The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.Required Academic qualifications
- Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant field (e.g., Bioinformatics, Statistics, Data Science, Microbiology)
- High proficiency in one or more programming languages, preferably R.
- Strong background in microbial ecology, bioinformatics, or a related field
- Proficiency in high-throughput sequencing data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English, oral and written, in and between different scientific fields.
- High proficiency in one or more programming languages, preferably R.
- Some experience with C++ code is preferred
- Have a strong motivation for and understanding of the aim of the project. Use your previous experience to demonstrate a strong sense of self-efficacy and creative problem-solving.
- Demonstrate excellent scientific writing skills and communication abilities. Demonstrate your ability to do structured and tidy work when handling large data sets and complex analyses.
- Be able to make realistic plans and execute them in time.
- Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
- Complete CV
- Certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates. (i.e. Di-ploma, transcript. Diploma supplement for both bachelor and master). Diplomas, transcripts and diploma supplements that are not in Norwegian or English must be uploaded in the original language. An English translation of these documents must also be attached.
- Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement, or a similar document, which describes in detail the study program and grading system.
- Documentation of proficiency in written and oral English in accordance with
- Additional relevant documentation of professional knowledge (for example, list of scientific works). If it is difficult to judge the applicant's contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant's contribution must be included.
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