Opportunities

[VanBUG] Next VanBUG Talk: Dr. Tamara Munzner Oct 8th 2015‏

Dear VanBUGger, Following our successful season opener (sorry we ran out of pizza, but I trust everyone had at least a slice or two), Dr. Tamara Munzner from UBC Dept of Computer Science will give a talk titled “Visualization Analysis and Design for Biology” on October 8th, 2015 at 6pm. Abstract:Computer-based visualization systems provide visual […]

STAT 540 – TAs Wanted – Deadline for application – October 15‏

STAT 540 (BIOF 540/GSAT 540) requires two TA’s for term 2.  We usually hire one BIOF student and one GSAT student.  If you are interested in this position, please send me your current CV by Oct 15th. Thanks, Sharon ————————————————————————– Professors Sara Mostafavi (course coordinator) and Paul Pavlidis are seeking teaching assistants for STAT 540, cross-listed […]

Statistical Opportunity for Students (SOS)‏

**The Statistical Consulting and Research Laboratory (SCARL) is proud to offer an hour of statistical consulting to UBC graduate students at no charge to the student. The SOS program is designed to help graduate students formulate and understand the statistical issues involved in their research projects. The program is open to all UBC graduate students. […]

Gairdner Symposium – Genomics and Cancer – November 17th‏

Genomics and Cancer – SaveTheDate – November 17   Sent on behalf of Kelly Curwin (Terry Fox Research Institute),    A Canada Gairdner Symposium brought to you by The Terry Fox Research Institute and Genome BC   http://gairdner.org/content/vancouver-british-columbia

BIOC 421 TA posting‏

BIOC 421 TA posting 2015-2016 TA Application BIOC.421.2015-2016

Genomics post-doc opportunity in prostate cancer research

Wyatt, Alex Post-doctoral Fellow 2015

VanBUG Talk: Fiona Brinkman, September 17, 2015 at 6pm, BCCRC‏

VanBUG is kicking off the 2015-2016 school year with a talk by Dr. Fiona Brinkman on September 17, 2015 at 6pm. Dr. Brinkman’s talk is titled: “Microbes (and why all bioinformaticists should care about them)”. Abstract: As sequencing technology now allows us to rapidly sequence many microbial genomes daily, microbial bioinformatics is facing multiple challenges […]

Call for Applications: DAAD Scholarships and Research Grants‏

DAAD ( Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) Scholarships and Research Grants are available for highly qualified graduate students, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral researchers in all disciplines to study and carry out research at universities or research institutes in Germany. These scholarship provide funds for a period of study and/or research in Germany beginning in 2016. Application […]

VanBUG 2015-16 Season Opener: Dr. Fiona Brinkman – Sept 17th 6pm‏

VanBUG is opening its 2015-2016 season with a talk by Dr. Fiona Brinkman on September 17, 2015 at 6pm. Dr. Brinkman’s talk is titled: “Microbes (and why all bioinformaticists should care about them)”. Abstract: As sequencing technology now allows us to rapidly sequence many microbial genomes daily, microbial bioinformatics is facing multiple challenges in large […]

UBC MD/PhD Open House‏‏‏

Dear professors, administrators and students, We would appreciate you distributing the following announcement for our upcoming event to the undergraduate and Master’s students in your school/program: UBC MD/PhD Program Open House Friday Sept 11th, 2015 1:30PM-4:30PM Location: Michael Smith Lab, 102 Lecture Theatre, G/F, 2185 East Mall, UBC Campus Speakers: Amanda Dancsok, Adam Ramzy, and […]