We are seeking a candidate for a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship position
at the Laboratory of Optimization and Combinatorics (LOCo
<https://www.loco.ic.unicamp.br/>), Institute of Computing (IC
<https://ic.unicamp.br/en>), University of Campinas (Unicamp
<https://www.unicamp.br/unicamp/english>), Brazil. This fellowship entitled
"Sorting by Genome Rearrangements Problems" is part of a Thematic Project,
entitled "Investigation of hard problems from the algorithmic and
structural standpoints'', funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (
FAPESP <http://www.fapesp.br/en/>).
*Goals:*
Development of exact and approximation algorithms, as well as heuristics
for genome rearrangement problems involving reversals and transpositions
and focused on prefix/suffix, considering both the length-weighted version
and the traditional approach.
*Eligibility:*
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics,
Applied Mathematics or in a related field. The candidate must have finished
the Ph.D. less than seven years before the beginning of the PD fellowship.
The candidate must have a solid experience in the design and analysis of
algorithms, approximation algorithms, and heuristics, demonstrated by
publications in peer-reviewed venues such as conferences and journals. The
candidate is expected to interact with other members of the project,
including masters and Ph.D. students and professors. Written and oral
communication skills in English are needed.
Previous experience with genome rearrangement problems is desirable. Have
work experience in research lab abroad, during the Ph.D. period, is a
positive aspect to be considered in the selection process.
*Fellowship:*
The post-doctoral fellowship includes a monthly stipend of R$ 7.373,10
(about USD 1,750 and EUR 1,580), access to the health-care system of
Unicamp, and research contingency funds (15% of the annual value of the
fellowship, each year). For more details, check out Fapesp's webpage
<http://www.fapesp.br/en/5427>. The expected start date is February/2020
and its total duration may not exceed February/2022.
*How to Apply:*
The candidate must send an email to Zanoni Dias (zanoni@ic.unicamp.br) with
the following documents:
- CV with a list of publications;
- Cover letter describing the motivation and experience (up to 2 pages);
- Contact of an earlier supervisor that can give a recommendation letter.
Please include "Post-doctoral Fellowship Application" in the subject of
your email. Applications will be given full consideration if received by
December 15, 2019.
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