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Just got this announcement and am posting here:

Apply to join the 2016 UCD iGEM team to participate in a synthetic biology project to address real world problems using cutting edge techniques in chemistry, molecular biology, and computer science.

You will gain valuable interdisciplinary training in computatonal and experimental biology, including laboratory skills!

You will have the opportunity to travel to Boston in November 2016 to meet and compete with teams from around the world!

The UC Davis iGEM team has received an iGEM Gold Medal six years in a row. Be part of the next generation of award winners!

No previous biology experience is needed. All majors are welcome to apply—Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Art, English, Communications, and more!

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UCD_2016_iGEM Applications Due February 1st 2016

2016_flyer_final.pdf

Postdoctoral Position, Evolutionary Genomics, University of California, Davis.

Post-doctoral position available in the area of Evolutionary Genomics applied to mosquito vectors of human malaria, starting January 2016. Qualifications include expertise in comparative evolutionary and population genetics approaches for the study of genome architecture and its consequences for adaptive evolution. Candidate should be capable of engaging in the study of genomes to tackle key problems in the genetics and evolution of fundamental biological processes, such as insecticide resistance, pathogen susceptibility, physiological adaption, symbiosis, response to a changing environment, invasiveness, behavior, signaling, stress tolerance and/or speciation/extinction. Ideally, the candidate will be proficient at developing novel bioinformatics approaches to the comparative study of genomes. Researchers that utilize techniques such as advanced statistical methods and computer-programming skills are desired. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research group in the Vector Genetics Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. The VGL has links to multiple Graduate Groups and Centers on the UC Davis campus, including the Center for Population Biology, Department of Evolution and Ecology and One Health Institute. The successful candidate will also have access to modern campus facilities in genomics/bioinformatics, proteomics and microscopy. Opportunities for conducting field work at sites in sub-Saharan Africa are available. Consult http://popi.ucdavis.edu/vgl/ for details about the VGL. Applicants will be assisted in the pursuit of extramural funding and will be expected to contribute to mentoring select undergraduate students. A Ph.D. and demonstrated excellence in research are required.

Applicants should send material by e-mail to: Gregory Lanzaro, gclanzaro Please include: a curriculum vitae and separate statements of research interests. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.

Tuesday, November 17, 4:10pm in 1022 Life Sciences *****

November 17, 2015: Andrew Siefert
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Evolution and Ecology, UC Davis
Title: “Intraspecific trait variation, soil microbial communities, and plant community assembly”
Host: Sharon Strauss

There are just a few seats left. Don’t miss out!

UCSC Genome Browser Workshop, December 7-8, 2015

This workshop is co-hosted by the UC Davis Bioinformatics Training Program and the Data Intensive Biology Training Program.

Instructors: Dr. Robert Kuhn and Angie Hinrichs, UCSC

General Information … The UCSC Genome Browser (http://genome.ucsc.edu/) is a powerful tool for interacting with genome assemblies of many organisms. This workshop will introduce you to the wealth of data contained in the browser and related databases, and will allow you to integrate and compare results of your genomic and transcriptomic experiments.

Who should attend? … Prior workshop participants have included faculty, post docs, grad students, staff, and industry researchers. There are no prerequisites.

Where is the workshop? … It will be held in Gladys Valley Hall on the UC Davis campus and will run from 9am to 5pm on Monday Dec. 7 and Tuesday Dec. 8.

What do I need to bring? … A laptop! The UCSC Browser works best on recent versions of Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Internet Explorer (in that order).

How much does it cost? … The registration fee is $75 and includes all workshop materials, coffee, lunch, beverages and snacks, but does not include dinner, lodging or parking fees.

How do I apply? … Registration is “first-come, first-served”. There is no application process. More information and the direct link to the registration site can be found at: http://training.bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu/2015/07/14/ucsc-genome-browser-workshop-december-7-8-2015/

Questions? … email us at bioinformatics.core

We hope to see you in December!

The UC Davis Bioinformatics Core Team

http://training.bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu

http://bioinformatics.ucdavis.edu/

Tabor Flier.pdf

Via an NSF listserv:

Dear Colleagues,

An NSF funding opportunity update is now available:

Critical Techniques, Technologies, and Methodologies for Advancing
Foundations and Applications of Big Data Sciences and Engineering (BIGDATA)

Full Proposal Deadline Date: February 9, 2016

Please see

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504767&org=DMS

for details and links to additional information.

Who: Susan Holmes (Stanford Univ.)
When: Thursday, Nov 12, 4:10pm,
Where: MSB 1147, UC Davis
What: Analyzing data from perturbation experiments: the case of the human microbiome.

Posting this email I just got – everyone around #UCDavis should go. YARILKB.

Hi,

After (almost) 11 years working in the Genome Center I am finally moving on and heading back to the UK. Join me for a highly informal ‘Exit seminar’ on my last day (November 20th) where I will reminisce about lessons learned from a decade at the Genome Center (including the challenges of organising foosball tournaments).

There will be cakes!

+ Friday 20th November, 10:00 am. GBSF room 4202.

Regards,

Keith