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==Research Positions (Summer 2016)== | ==Research Positions (Summer 2016)== | ||
===Hunter-MSKCC Joint Summer Internship Program in Microbial Genomics=== | ===Hunter-MSKCC Joint Summer Internship Program in Microbial Genomics=== | ||
* | * '''Title''': Bioinformatics Research Assistant | ||
* Number of positions: Two | * '''Number of positions''': Two | ||
* | * '''Supervisors''': Dr Weigang Qiu (Hunter) & Dr Joao Xavier (MSKCC) | ||
* Location: Belfer Research Building, 413, East 69 Street, New York, NY 10021 | * '''Location''': Belfer Research Building, 413, East 69 Street, New York, NY 10021 | ||
* Dates: June 1 - July 13, 2016 (6 weeks) | * '''Dates''': June 1 - July 13, 2016 (6 weeks) | ||
* Hours: 18 hours a week (Three 6-hour work days) | * '''Weekly Hours''': 18 hours a week (Three 6-hour work days) | ||
* Stipend: $2, | * '''Stipend''': $2,100 per position | ||
* Project: Identification of genomic determinants of phenotypic evolution in ''Pseudomonas aeruginosa'' | * '''Project Title''': Identification of genomic determinants of phenotypic evolution in ''Pseudomonas aeruginosa'' | ||
* Project | * '''Project Description''': We have previously sequenced the entire genomes of 20 hospital isolates of ''P. aeruginosa'' and measured their phenotypes including antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and swarming motility. An algorithm has been developed to identify genetic variations associated with these phenotypes. The objective of the summer project is to design computational methods to validate the effectiveness of the genotype-phenotype mapping algorithm. Our approach would be to design and implement algorithms to simulate the evolution of traits in bacterial populations. | ||
* Minimum Qualifications: | * '''Minimum Qualifications''': | ||
** Familiar with the LINUX Operating System (e.g., Hunter CS 132) | ** Familiar with the LINUX Operating System (e.g., Hunter CS 132) | ||
** Fluency with at least one programming language (Perl/BioPerl, Python/BioPython, or C++) (e.g., Hunter BIOL 425) | ** Fluency with at least one programming language (Perl/BioPerl, Python/BioPython, or C++) (e.g., Hunter BIOL 425) | ||
** B or better grade in a molecular genetics course (e.g., Hunter BIOL 203) | ** B or better grade in a molecular genetics course (e.g., Hunter BIOL 203) | ||
* Background Readings: | * '''Background Readings''': | ||
* Application | * '''Application Contact''': Email Dr Qiu (weigang@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu) for an interview during his office hours on Wed 5-7pm (or other dates & hours by appointment) | ||
===Bioinformatics Research Assistant=== | ===Bioinformatics Research Assistant=== | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 16 April 2016
Research Positions (Summer 2016)
Hunter-MSKCC Joint Summer Internship Program in Microbial Genomics
- Title: Bioinformatics Research Assistant
- Number of positions: Two
- Supervisors: Dr Weigang Qiu (Hunter) & Dr Joao Xavier (MSKCC)
- Location: Belfer Research Building, 413, East 69 Street, New York, NY 10021
- Dates: June 1 - July 13, 2016 (6 weeks)
- Weekly Hours: 18 hours a week (Three 6-hour work days)
- Stipend: $2,100 per position
- Project Title: Identification of genomic determinants of phenotypic evolution in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Project Description: We have previously sequenced the entire genomes of 20 hospital isolates of P. aeruginosa and measured their phenotypes including antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and swarming motility. An algorithm has been developed to identify genetic variations associated with these phenotypes. The objective of the summer project is to design computational methods to validate the effectiveness of the genotype-phenotype mapping algorithm. Our approach would be to design and implement algorithms to simulate the evolution of traits in bacterial populations.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Familiar with the LINUX Operating System (e.g., Hunter CS 132)
- Fluency with at least one programming language (Perl/BioPerl, Python/BioPython, or C++) (e.g., Hunter BIOL 425)
- B or better grade in a molecular genetics course (e.g., Hunter BIOL 203)
- Background Readings:
- Application Contact: Email Dr Qiu (weigang@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu) for an interview during his office hours on Wed 5-7pm (or other dates & hours by appointment)
Bioinformatics Research Assistant
- PI: Dr Weigang Qiu
- Location: Belfer Research Building
- Dates: June 1 - July 13, 2016 (6 weeks)
- Hours & Stipend: 18 hours a week, $20/hour (total $2,160)
- Project:
- Project description:
- Minimum Qualifications:
QuBi News Letters
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