Computational Biology in Colombia

PLoS Computational Biology: Computational Biology in Colombia

High-throughput techniques are somewhat restricted in developing countries. However, computational resources have evolved in recent years to become available to the general public, with greater ability to solve intense computational problems at low cost. Therefore, the vast amount of information that is currently being generated and the need for finding the underpinnings of several issues in biology, have been the impetus of the computational biology area in Latin America. Colombia is no exception, as its rich genetic diversity has convened the attention of several institutions, including both governmental and academic departments, to find how, where, and when these resources could be employed to its benefit. In this review, we introduce the efforts being made throughout the country to spread the word and establish a strong network from a mid- and long-term perspective.

In Colombia, computational biology is just starting to be known as a field of research in its own right. Until now, mainly chemists and biologists have used bioinformatics as a tool to try to solve their particular research problems. We start by reviewing the work of some research groups and their projects. Next, we identify the driving forces of computational research and the problems to be faced in the future. This review is not exhaustive and we apologize for any groups that were not mentioned or acknowledged.

Restrepo S, Pinzón A, Rodríguez-R LM, Sierra R, Grajales A, et al. (2009) Computational Biology in Colombia. PLoS Comput Biol 5(10): e1000535. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000535

http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pcbi.1000535

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Vertebrate Evolution - University of Arizona

George Gaylord Simpson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Vertebrate Evolution -
University of Arizona

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology announces one
postdoctoral fellowship position for Fall 2010, named in honor of G. G.
Simpson's long tenure at the University of Arizona.

Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program in evolutionary biology,
especially projects that are facilitated and complemented by the
Department's extensive natural history collections in ichthyology,
herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. The positions are part of a
renewed commitment to natural history collections on the University of
Arizona campus and an initiative in biodiversity informatics
(http://loco.biosci.arizona.edu/bdii/). Postdoctoral Fellows are
encouraged to establish research collaborations with faculty in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and are expected to teach
or contribute to one course per year in the Fellow's research specialty.
Salary is $37,500 plus benefits (nine-month appointment). A research
stipend of $5000 will also be included. The positions are renewable for
at least a second year contingent on satisfactory performance.

Applicants should submit application materials online at the University
of Arizona Human Resources website (https://www.uacareertrack.com; look
for job #44102), including C.V., statement of research and teaching
interests and experience, and two letters of reference. Reference
letters should be emailed directly to sand...@email.arizona.edu.
Position is open until filled, but we anticipate reviewing applications
beginning on Jan. 15, 2010.
Contact Dr. Peter Reinthal (p...@email.arizona.edu),
Dr. Renee Duckworth (r...@email.arizona.edu),or
Dr. Michael Sanderson (sand...@email.arizona.edu) for further information.

NESCent:: Call for Proposals

NESCent: Science & Synthesis: Call for Proposals

Description:
We are now accepting proposals for Postdoctoral Fellowships at The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent). We are looking to fund innovative approaches to outstanding problems in evolutionary biology.

Applications:

Proposals are due December 1.

For more information, please see our website at https://www.nescent.org/science/proposals.php.

Proposal Categories

Post-Doctoral Fellowships (December 1st deadline)

Sabbaticals (July 10th and December 1st deadlines)

Short-Term Visitors (Jan. 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Sept. 1st deadlines)

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Genomic basis of adaptation and speciation in Senecio

Postdoctoral Research Assistant at University of Oxford

Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral position on a NERC-funded project, Genomic basis of adaptation and speciation in Senecio, led by Dr Dmitry Filatov, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. This project is devoted to a genome-wide analysis of molecular bases of speciation and adaptation in plant genus Senecio. In collaboration with Professor Hiscock’s laboratory in Bristol (UK) we will conduct functional and evolutionary genetic analyses of coding and regulatory regions in Senecio genome in order to study their evolution during adaptation to contrasting environments of high and low altitudes. The research will involve high throughput DNA pyrosequencing from three Senecio species and population genetic and evolutionary genomic analyses of these sequences.
Further particulars of the post are available at www.plants.ox.ac.uk/. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin on 1 February 2010 or soon thereafter and should hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
For more details of the Filatov laboratory see: dps.plants.ox.ac.uk/plants/staff/DmitryFilatov.aspx.
Applications, including application form, full curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of two referees, and clearly quoting reference AP09014 should be sent to the Departmental Administrator, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB or by email to recruit [at] plants.ox.ac [.] uk. The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 19 November 2009.

III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología. Medellin

III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología,

Medellín - Antioquia, 

21 al 26 de noviembre de 2010.

En nombre de las instituciones organizadoras, me es grato extenderles una invitación especial a participar en el III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología que se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Medellín - Antioquia, del 21 al 26 de noviembre de 2010.
Motivados por el hecho de pertenecer a un país que ostenta un lugar privilegiado, al ser depositario de gran parte de la riqueza natural de nuestro planeta, este evento estará enfocado en compartir los avances en el conocimiento de los diferentes tópicos de la diversidad animal y en dimensionar la importancia de los servicios ambientales que ésta nos ofrece, especialmente sobre el impacto al que se enfrenta la humanidad con la alteración del equilibrio natural, incluyendo los efectos del cambio climático global. Siendo coherentes con este reto en el congreso hemos decidido minimizar el impacto ambiental de su desarrollo mediante la utilización de medios digitales informáticos a todo nivel y durante las diferentes fases del Evento.


José Vicente Rodríguez Mahecha

Coordinador General

III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología

Presidente Asociación Colombiana de Zoología – ACZ

X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología Y Bioestratigrafía - VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología

X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología Y Bioestratigrafía - VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología

La Comisión Organizadora del X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología y Bioestratigrafía y VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología se complace en invitarlos a participar en esta reunión conjunta que se realizará en la ciudad de La Plata, Argentina, del 20 al 24 de Septiembre de 2010.

Toda la información referida a este evento se canalizará a través de nuestra página web, incluyendo la presentación de resúmenes, simposios, inscripción y fechas límite.

EDIT General Meeting (Carvoeiro, Portugal)

European Distributed Institute of Taxonomy



The European Distributed Institute of Taxonomy is a network of excellence gathering 28 major institutions devoted to knowing the living world better with the support of the European Commission.

EDIT General Meeting 2009
15-17 December 2009, Hotel Tivoli Almansor, Carvoeiro

This year’s edition of EDIT’s main events will take place once again in the small town of Carvoeiro (southern Portugal). We hope to meet as many as possible of you there to discuss EDIT’s past, present and future.

EDIT Young Taxonomist Symposium
15 December 2009

Demonstrating the future of taxonomy, EDIT invites earl-career researchers to present their work. The call for applications from EDIT institutions (up to two candidates per institution) is now open.

EDIT General Meeting
15-16 December 2009

As EDIT approaches its final year, we hope to engage in a practical discussion of what taxonomy and taxonomists achieve when working together in EDIT. We will discuss the transformation of taxonomy into a global cyberscience, with speakers inside and outside EDIT defining a picture of a discipline that experiences growing relevance and capability. As in previous editions, all EDIT institutions will be able to send a number of delegates to this event.

Click here to see the event programme and speakers.

Poster and Demonstration Sessions
15-17 December 2009

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