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From: William Stafford Noble <noble@gs.washington.edu>
Date: Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Subject: Undergraduate research opportunity
Undergraduate research position in computational biology
One undergraduate research position is available in the lab of William Stafford Noble in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
The project involves developing and improving software used to interpret mass spectrometry data for use in proteomics experiments.
Our research group develops and applies computational techniques for modeling and understanding biological processes at the molecular level. Our research emphasizes the application of statistical and machine learning techniques, such as dynamic Bayesian networks and support vector machines. We apply these techniques to various types of biological data, including DNA and protein sequence data, shotgun proteomics mass spectrometry data, and a variety of high-throughput genomic data types. We also develop and maintain a variety of software to support research in molecular biology. More information is available at http://noble.gs.washington.edu.
This is a paid, part-time position; however, it is also possible for a student to perform some or all of the work for research credit. The start date is the beginning of winter quarter, though it could be earlier.
Having some background knowledge in biology would be helpful, but is not necessary for the position. Knowledge of C++ is required, and knowledge of Unix system programming and Python are strongly recommended.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of interest, a resume, and a copy of your transcript to Benjamin Diament (bdiament@cs.washington.edu).