Three PhD Studentships
Three PhD Studentships
Bioinformatics, Visualisation, Statistics/Computer Science
University College Dublin
Clique Strategic Research Cluster, Funded by Science Foundation Ireland
Number of positions available: 3
Brief Project description Clique addresses four of the core research challenges in network analysis and visualisation. These are; the identification of coherent communities, the identification of nodes that have pivotal roles, the identification of network structure that is remarkable or anomalous and the question of how to model and analyse information flow. In particular the research will address datasets that are; massive, multi-attribute and dynamic. These research challenges require diverse expertise and Clique brings together experts on three aspects of network analysis, i.e. experts on visualisation, matrixdecomposition techniques and probabilistic modelling. Our research agenda is driven by the requirements of companies operating in Ireland and the technology will be applied in internet services, fraud detection and bioinformatics. Clique is offering 3 phd positions in the areas of Bioinformatics, Visualisation and Statistic/Computer Science. For details visit:
Background
Clique is a large multidisciplinary Science Foundation Ireland funded (SFI) Strategic Research Cluster focused on graph and network analysis and visualisation. Clique’s industry partners, in this joint initiative are IBM, Idiro Technologies and Norkom Technologies. Our academic partners are UCD and DERI at NUI Galway along with collaborating academics around the world.
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Terms and conditions
Information for Applicants
Students should have a minimum of a relevant 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Further qualifications or training in bioinformatics and experience of a computer programming language will be an advantage. Students should be enthusiastic and have excellent organisational skills. Ideally, they should also have an understanding of molecular biology and an interest in applying computer technologies to biological problems.
This studentship is available for a period of three years and provides the standard IE postgraduate stipend.
Further info/apply
Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Prag Sharma, Programme Manager for Clique, Email: prag.sharma@ucd.ie
Interested students should apply by email to Prag Sharma at prag.sharma@ucd.ie and include a CV, the names and addresses of two referees and details of degree and module results no later than 5th March 2010.
Closing date for application: 19th March 2010.
Start date: 2010
