Applied Computational Genomics Course (ACGC) running between July 14th and July 20th 2009
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The Bioinformatics Platform (BIP) is offering the Applied Computational Genomics Course (ACGC) to Bioinformatics/ Biology researchers and students as well as to doctors and residences.
The ACGC will run full-days from July 14th to July 20th in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and will feature instruction from some of the best bioinformaticians across Canada on software applications such as BioMoby, Birch, Bluejay, Helpdesk, and more.
- Registration deadline: 14th July 2009
- Early bird registration deadline: 1st June 2009 - offering a $500 reduction on course fees (at $1250 for Canadian registrants and $1500 for non-Canadian registrants)
- PrioNet Canada is offering bursaries (covering basic costs associated with the course) for PrioNet student members only.
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For details on this and other events and training opportunities in the GCP calendar, please visit our Events page
Young scientist vacancy, Plant Genetics and Breeding Division of INRA
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Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), France is seeking a young scientist to join their team. Main responsibilities of the position will include the development and evaluation of new methods for association genetics and related approaches to investigate genetic determinism of traits of interest in agricultural plants, in view of molecular breeding applications. These methods include the combination of Linkage and Linkage Disequilibrium mapping to map determinants of quantitative traits. Application to maize within the research group and other crops in cooperation with other groups of the division will also be required.
The permanent position (equivalent to tenure) is at the Associate Research Scientist (CR2) level and based in Gif-sur-Yvette (near Paris), France.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should have:
- PhD or equivalent
- Strong background in statistical and quantitative genetics
- Programming skills in standard languages
More information on general hiring process information and documents for application
Deadline for submission of complete application package (including CV, 8 -10 pages report and publication list): 27th February 2009
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'Biotechnology, biosafety and the CGIAR: Promoting best practice in science and policy’ workshop now available
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A draft report of a workshop on 'Biotechnology, biosafety and the CGIAR: Promoting best practice in science and policy’, organised by the Science Council (SC) of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bioversity International, and held in Los Baños, The Philippines, from 22–24 April 2008, is now available. The workshop focused on biotechnology-related work in the CGIAR and partner National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS), with discussions centering around three major issues: i) How CGIAR Centers can best work with NARS to ensure a smooth and timely delivery of research products to target farmers; ii) CGIAR's need for a Biotechnology Research Support Network, its roles and functions; and iii) How CGIAR should deal with policy issues related to biotechnology and be represented in international fora.
More information visit the Science Council website or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information
