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A three-year PhD student position, Medical Bioinformatics at the University of Rostock, Germany (Rostock)

A three-year PhD student position is currently open in the Medical Bioinformatics group at the University of Rostock, Germany (http://www.ibima.med.uni-rostock.de/), to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data in a medical context.
 The successful applicant should have a master's degree and a strong background in computer science and biology, including proficiency in at least one major programming or scripting language (such as R). Experience with next generation sequencing analyses is a plus. Excellent communication skills and knowledge in spoken and written English are very helpful.
 Please email applications to bioinfo-jobs@med.uni-rostock.de with the subject "PhD Studentship-#2". An application package contains the following documents in English (please, all in one PDF file):
 1. Cover Letter.
 2. Brief statement of research interests.
 3. Complete curriculum vitae.
4. Contact information of 2-4 scientists who can provide a letter of recommendation upon request.
 Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities will be preferred if they possess equal qualifications. Unfortunately, due to state regulations, application expenses cannot be reimbursed.
 Rostock and the Baltic Coast is a number one vacation area in Germany, with a very pleasant climate and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
 Application deadline: June 15, 2014. The position will remain open until filled.

Prof. Dr. Georg Fuellen
bioinfo-jobs@med.uni-rostock.de
UniversitÃĪtsmedizin Rostock, Institut fÞr Biostatistik und Informatik
Rostock

Ansprechpartner: Prof. Dr. Georg Fuellen