Connectionists: faculty position in quantitative biology and neuroscience at ICTP

[Riccardo Zecchina]

Please find hereafter the announcement  of a faculty position in
quantitative biology at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics
(ICTP) in Trieste (Italy).

ICTP has a close collaboration with the International School for Advanced
Studies (SISSA, Trieste) where several research groups in neuroscience are
active.

ICTP is an International Institution, as such the announced salary should
be understood as net salary.


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FACULTY POSITION in QUANTITATIVE BIOLOGY


The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks
applications for a faculty position in quantitative biology starting from 1
October 2013.



ICTP, based in Trieste, Italy, provides a top class multi-disciplinary
research environment in theoretical sciences, with cutting edge research,
education and training, and it has been a driving force behind global
efforts for the advancement of science in the developing world. We are now
seeking to establish a new research section in quantitative biology in
order to respond to the theoretical challenges arising from recent advances
in large-scale experiments in biology and neurosciences. The programme will
be open to, and actively seeking collaborations with, external partners.



Areas of interest include: biological networks; genomics, transcriptomics
and proteomics; bioinformatics, machine learning and statistical inference
approaches to biological systems; population genetics and evolution
biology; and systems and computational neuroscience.



The successful applicant will play a leading role in establishing the new
section, promoting cutting-edge research in quantitative biology, and
graduate student supervision. Applicants should have an outstanding
international reputation and a solid track record in obtaining external
funding.



The position will be at the P3 UNESCO level, with a starting salary of
$89200. Other benefits include family allowance, home travel, education
grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.
Applicants should submit their application through the UNESCO website (
https://unesco.taleo.net/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) before 4 June 2013.
For further information please contact qbio at ictp.it.
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