[alife] Research Assistant or/and PhD Student position available

Daniel Lobo lobo at umbc.edu
Mon Aug 15 12:15:29 PDT 2016


*Description*

The Lobo Lab (http://lobolab.umbc.edu) has an NSF-funded opening for a
Research Assistant and/or PhD student in the fields of Computational
Biology and Systems Biology. The project involves the development of new
computational systems and methods to automatically reverse-engineer
quantitative dynamic models from experimental data, produce testable
hypothesis, and find the best next set of novel experiments to test at the
bench. The global vision of the lab is to understand, control, and design
the dynamic regulatory mechanisms that direct complex biological processes.
We seek to discover the mechanisms of development and regeneration, find
therapies for cancer and other diseases, and streamline the application of
systems and synthetic biology.


*Qualifications*

BS degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, or equivalent is
required.

Knowledge or experience with C++, computer simulation, high performance
computing, and Windows/Linux/Mac multi-platform development are desirable.

Biological, mathematical, artificial intelligence, or databases knowledge
or research experience are a plus.


*How to Apply*

To apply, please send an email to lobo (at) umbc.edu with your CV or resume
and a statement outlining how your experience and interests fit with the
research done in the lab. Good luck!


*About UMBC*

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research
and service, and located on 500 acres 15 minutes from Baltimore’s Inner
Harbor and 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. This year UMBC has again been
honored as one of the world’s top higher education institutions by both the
Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) and Academic Ranking of World
Universities (ARWU), which focus on such qualities as faculty research
output and major awards. The Chronicle of Higher Education has named UMBC
an outstanding academic workplace for the seventh consecutive year. For the
fourth consecutive year, UMBC also captured a coveted spot on Times Higher
Education’s list of top 100 universities around the globe under age 50.
This ranking recognizes institutions with strong research, innovation, and
an international outlook and, like the U.S. News “Most Innovative” list, is
meant to highlight rising, “forward-looking” leaders beyond “the academy’s
traditional, ancient elite.” UMBC continues to lead U.S. News national
university rankings for strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, tied
with Yale at #6 on the list and ranked ahead of Stanford and Duke. In a new
ranking of “Most Innovative Schools,” UMBC is #4 in the nation, joining MIT
and Stanford in the top five. The rankings reflect results of a poll of
presidents, provosts, and admissions officers at other national research
universities.


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