A four-year PhD Student program in Bioinformatics in Singapore
We are looking for a Ph.D. student for January 2013 intake at NTU. The 4-year program in Bioinformatics will receive full scholarship, and is supervised jointly by the School of Computer Engineering (SCE), Nanyang Technological University, with Bioinformatics Institute (BII), A*STAR, Singapore.
Topics of interest
- Algorithm design for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Computational modeling of Cancer Systems Biology
- Computational data analysis of Epigenetics in gene regulation, cancer, stem cell research, etc.
- Other Bioinformatics topics with medical applications
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (a Master’s degree will be a plus) from a reputable university, in Computer Science and Engineering, Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
- A good GPA
- Good GRE and TOEFL (or IELTS) scores
- Strong quantitative skills (computer programming, algorithm design, mathematical modeling)
- A strong interest in Life Sciences, project experience in Bioinformatics will be desirable
- Research publications will be a plus
- Names and contacts of at least 2 references
How to Apply
Please submit your application (with required documents) on-line to NTU’s admission webpage:
h t t p : // admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/R-Programs/Pages/default.aspx
And also fill out an application form for SCE-BII PhD Programme and email to scebii (AT) bii.a-star.edu.sg:
h t t p : // www . bii.a-star.edu.sg/014.php
(Pls. omit the blanks in between links)
In both forms, please propose Prof. Zheng Jie as the supervisor so that I can review your application promptly. Meanwhile, please send your letter of application and CV to my email address zhengjie (AT) ntu.edu.sg.