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Introducing Data Science for Research

PhD students and postdocs across Cambridge University can apply for this training course, which will equip them will skills in data science for science. The next course takes place from 16 October - 17 November. A small number of places are still available, please contact [email protected] if you would like to join.

Aimed at helping participants apply data science tools to their own datasets and research problems, the course runs over five weeks. Previous courses have attracted participants from fields including chemistry, biochemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine and psychology.

What does the course cover? The course aims to give researchers in fields outside computer science the skills they need to use machine learning (ML) in their research, and help them apply data analysis to their own datasets and problems. On the course, you will: use data science techniques on your own datasets and research questions; collaborate on real-world data science challenges in teams; and contribute to a world-leading community of scientists and researchers. You can read more about how some of our recent participants has used the course to advance their work in the ‘How can I..?’ series on Accelerate’s blog .

Recent participants also share their experiences of the course in a short video available here.

Residents will cover 6 modules over a period of 5 weeks:

  • Introduction to Python (preparatory module)
  • Data Processing with Pandas
  • Data Visualisation
  • Web Scraping, JSON and APIs
  • Introduction to machine learning
  • Project & presentation

What are the entry requirements?

Participants should be current PhD students or researchers at the University of Cambridge and have basic programming skills (e.g. the ability to use Excel, MATLAB, R or Python). Participants should be available from Monday 16 October - Friday 17 November and can expect to spend 30 hours on the programme each week, including timetabled sessions and periods of independent study.

Completion of the Python for Science module is not a pre-requisite for this course, as participants will receive training in the use of Python. However, applicants are required to complete an assessment to demonstrate basic programming skills.

How is the course delivered?

To produce this course, the Accelerate Programme is working with Cambridge Spark, an education technology company that specialises in data science and AI training. For further information about Cambridge Spark, please see: https://cambridgespark.com/about/

The course will be run via Zoom, with sessions delivered by Cambridge Spark and their community of mentors.

How much does the course cost? The course costs £2,100 + VAT per participant. For this cohort, the Accelerate Programme are able to offer 50% funding towards the cost, meaning the course will be available to participants for £1,050 + VAT. Please note that payment arrangements must be confirmed before starting the course.

How can I apply?

A small number of places are still available, please contact [email protected] if you would like to join.

For further questions, please contact [email protected].

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We are living in a very exciting time for biology: whole-genome sequencing has opened up the field of genome-scale biology and with this a trend to larger-scale experiments, whether based on DNA sequencing or other technologies such as microscopy.  However it is also a time of great opportunity for small-scale biology as there is a new wealth of data to build from: one can turn to a computer to ask questions that previously might have taken months to answer in the laboratory. One of the great challenges for the field is analysing the large amounts of complex data generated, and synthesising them into useful systems-wide models of biological processes. Whether operating on a large or small scale the use of mathematical and computational methods is becoming an integral part of biological research.

There remains a world-wide shortage of skilled computational biologists. An important part of C2D3 Computational Biology is an MPhil course based at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. The 11-month course introduces students to bioinformatics and other quantitative aspects of modern biology and medicine. It is intended especially for those whose first degree is in mathematics and computer science and others wishing to learn about the subject in preparation for a PhD course or a career in industry. Complementing the MPhil course is the Wellcome Trust PhD programme in Mathematical Genomics and Medicine.  Run jointly with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute this programme provides opportunities for collaborative research across the Cambridge region at the exciting interfaces between mathematics, genomics and medicine.

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C2D3 Computational Biology came about by the merger of the Cambridge Computational Biology Institute (CCBI) into C2D3 in 2021. The CCBI was established in 2003 to promote computational biology, interpreted broadly, within the University and in the region. It established (2004) the MPhil in Computational Biology programme, founded (2011) the Wellcome Trust Mathematical Genomics and Medicine 4-year PhD programme, and, among other activities, started a popular computational biology annual symposium. The CCBI was involved in setting up and helping to run the Cambridge Big Data (CBD) Strategic Research Initiative out of which the C2D3 Interdisciplinary Research Centre was formed. Similarly the CCBI was part of the group that helped set up the Alan Turing Institute.  

The CCBI received financial support equally from the four science schools of the University: 

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Space was kindly provided by the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, within the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. 

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The Cambridge-MIT Institute provided funds to establish the MPhil in Computational Biology and subsequently studentships have been provided by: 

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Applications open for new 'Data Science For Science' course

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Submitted by Rachel Gardner on Tue, 06/12/2022 - 12:46

PhD students and postdocs across Cambridge University can apply for a new training course that will equip them with skills in using data science to advance their own scientific research.

The course is being run by our colleages at the accelerate programme for scientific discovery , which is based here in the department of computer science and technology..

My research focuses on harnessing the power of AI to help clinicians make data-driven decisions about postoperative bleeding. The Data Science for Science Residency helped me with... practical data science processes essential for getting data into a usable format in order to visualise, analyse and start to build AI models. PhD candidate Diana Robinson

Starting on 27 February 2023, the new five-week course is aimed at helping participants apply data science tools to their own datasets and research problems.  Applications are now open and will close at 5:00 pm on Friday 13 January 2023.

Previous courses have attracted participants from many fields. They include archaeology, chemistry (like Ryan Geiser, pictured above, who wanted to use AI in his PhD research into Alzheimer's Disease), physics, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine and psychology. Participants have been looking for answers to a range of questions, including:

  • How can we... use AI to enable doctors to build their own models with clinical data?     
  • How can we…create next-generation solar technologies using machine learning?    
  • How can we…understand the crafts of ancient communities using machine learning?

Practical data science skills The course aims to give researchers in fields outside computer science the skills they need to use machine learning (ML) in their research, and help them apply data analysis to their own datasets and problems. Many of them have found this extremely helpful in advancing their work:

During the course, participants will use data science techniques on their own datasets and research questions and collaborate on real-world data science challenges in teams. They will also contribute to a world-leading community of scientists and researchers. You can see and hear from some of them in the video below.

See full details, including how to apply, on the Accelerate Programme website .

Data Science for Science course

How long does it run? 5 weeks.

When does it start? Monday 27 February 2023

Who can apply? Cambridge University PhD students or researchers with basic programming skills.

What's the time commitment? 30+ hours per week for five weeks. 

How much does it cost? £1,050 (plus VAT). 

How do I apply? Online via the Accelerate Science website .

What's the deadline to apply?  5:00 pm, Friday 13 January 2023.

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The PhD degree is the Department of Earth Sciences' principal research degree for postgraduate students. As a large and integrated department, the expertise and current research of our staff spans the breadth of Earth Sciences. We have 37 academic staff who are available to supervise PhD students. 

We welcome research enquiries from students who are currently working toward, or have acquired, first degrees in: Earth Science subjects, physics, chemistry, mathematics, material science, biology, or other related subjects.

The Department of Earth Sciences is a partner in two Doctoral Training Programmes (outlined below), who award research-council-funded studentships. Other studentships are available through different funding sources. 

If you wish to find out more about a project or the Department, or want to discuss devising your own project with us, then please contact a relevant member of academic staff —you can discover their interests on our Research pages .

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Environmental science is at the heart of our most pressing societal challenges: climate change and the need for secure energy; biodiversity loss in the context of food production and land use pressures; natural and climate-induced hazards in the face of growing vulnerability.

The Cambridge Research Experience and Advanced Training for Environmental Scientists ( CREATES ) Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) unites the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey as hosts for PhD training and projects, working with a wide range of collaborative partners. Its aim is to nurture and train environmental scientists from a variety of backgrounds, creating diverse cohorts of interdisciplinary, problem-solving environmental science postgraduates qualified to take up a broad spectrum of careers. DLA is the new terminology for Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs), and CREATES is our new programme, which we hope will take in 5 cohorts of students, with the first cohort starting in October 2026. CREATES follows on from C-CLEAR which recruited 6 cohorts of students. Various departments of the University of Cambridge, as well as the British Antarctic Survey, are members of CREATES and eligible to host PhD students. Students will apply to work in broad areas with a named lead supervisor and will co-develop detailed PhD projects with full supervisory teams (and potential CASE partners) on arrival.

Cambridge AI4ER CDT

The Cambridge UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in the Application of Artificial Intelligence to the study of Environmental Risks ( AI4ER )  offers around ten 4-year UKRI-funded PhD studentships each year to start in October. The programme comprises a one-year MRes (two terms taught, one term research), and a three-year PhD to apply AI methodologies.

A wide range of projects will be available under the broad themes of:

  • Weather, climate, and air quality
  • Natural hazards
  • Natural resources (food, water and resource security, and biodiversity)

For more information on this Centre for Doctoral Training, including training structure and applying to the course, please visit the  AI4ER CDT pages .

Fully-funded studentships are also available at the  BPI Institute , and through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Nuclear Energy Futures .

We are also happy to devise projects with you, particularly if the projects outlined above are not of interest and you have interests that we share. Explore our  Research pages to see which members of academic staff you would like to work with, and then contact them directly.

DTP studentships will be funded by UK research councils. Other studentships available in department will be funded by industry and several Cambridge Colleges. 

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Before applying, applicants are advised to contact the relevant member of academic staff for their chosen project to discuss your research interests.

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If you are applying from outside the UK, then please read our  PhD (Overseas Students)  page.

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  • an IELTS certificate with an overall band score of 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in speaking, listening, and writing, and 6.5 in reading – if English is not your first language
  • the ability to interpret data and analytic output and draw conclusions that help to inform data-driven decision-making
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In some cases, we can be flexible with certain requirements. For example, if you lack an undergraduate degree we may still be able to accept your application if you are able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

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We are pleased to announce our second PhD conference at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge.  This is an excellent opportunity for PhD researchers across the UK to present their work and engage with others working in criminology and related disciplines.

We invite abstract submissions that critically and creatively engage with the themes of crime, harm, and (in)justice. This includes empirical and theoretical contributions, methodological and ethical considerations, and implications of your research for policy and practice.  

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Data science, master of science in data science.

Accelerate your upward career mobility with a master’s degree in data science from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Jointly operated by the VCU College of Engineering and the Department of Statistical Science and Operations Research in the College of Humanities and Sciences, coursework will encompass theory and application of data science techniques.

Technological advancements and the proliferation of collected data have enabled businesses to use information for more precise strategic decisions. Because of these trends, data science continues to evolve as a distinct discipline.

Our program teaches the advanced knowledge necessary to employ tools and strategies for the analysis and interpretation of complex data to solve real-world problems. Become part of this rapidly growing field with graduate-level education focused on interdisciplinary coursework in statistics, computer science and industry-specific knowledge tailored to your interests. Students seeking to work in a healthcare-related field, for example, would develop industry-specific medical knowledge in order to interpret data effectively.

We are among the best graduate programs in the nation as ranked by U.S. News and World Report . Combined with our industry connections and access to Richmond-area businesses, VCU Engineering is a solid choice for your continuing education.

What you’ll learn

Our 30-credit program can be completed in about two years by full time students. It emphasizes ethical considerations, real-world projects and integration of industry-specific information, focusing on effective data communication and culminating in a two-semester practicum experience serving a client. Your knowledge of business, manufacturing and research will also grow to help advance your career and provide a mechanism for lifelong learning and professional development. Graduates will be prepared to process data with computational methods and advanced algorithms for any business that generates data for decision-making.

Through hands-on opportunities, the advanced computing skills you master will be complemented by an ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and apply advanced problem solving to computing challenges in cross-disciplinary teams.

The master’s in data science at the VCU College of Engineering will teach you about:

  • Data manipulation
  • Machine learning algorithms
  • Data visualization
  • Big data technologies
  • Database management 

You will also learn programming languages like: 

Virginia has a significant need for qualified data scientists. According to The Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the state has a high concentration of employers seeking qualified data scientists. In 2020, the recruitment platform Zippia ranked Virginia as a top location for companies actively looking for data scientists.

Etched into the landscape of Richmond, the commonwealth's capitol, The VCU College of Engineering gives students access to a culturally vibrant and diverse city full of potential. We focus on developing close partnerships with public institutions and private businesses in order to give you unique learning and job opportunities.

Our proximity to Virginia policymakers and the importance of supplying industry with capable data scientists will position you to make the most of VCU’s partnerships.

Master’s program students also have access to benefits like:

  • Applying classroom knowledge to real-world problems through a two-semester practicum experience serving a client. Working professionals can choose to design their project around existing duties with their employer.
  • Cooperation on A.I. data science projects through access to VCU programs employing the technology.
  • In-depth learning of statistical analysis theory and application through joint operation with the Department of Statistical Science and Operations Research in the College of Humanities and Sciences.
  • Dedicated Career Services department that provides internship and employment opportunities.
  • Industry connections through college partnerships with public and private industry.
  • Interdisciplinary education to teach collaboration with engineering practitioners outside your field of study.

Study of foundational data science topics and their application is the focus of the master’s program curriculum. Reference the VCU Bulletin for a full list of data science classes. Master’s program courses are 500 level and above (for example, CMSC 502). Below are a few signature courses from the program:

  • Advanced Natural Language Processing (CMSC 516) : Learn about recent advances in natural language processing and apply this knowledge to the processing of unstructured text using natural language processing algorithms. You will study word-level, syntactic and semantic processing in addition to topicslike rule-based and statistical methods for creating computer programs that analyze, generate and understand human language; regular expressions and automata; context-free grammars; probabilistic classifiers; and machine learning. Apply your knowledge to real-world problems like spell-checking, Web search, automatic question answering, authorship identification and developing conversational interfaces.
  • Introduction to Machine Learning (CMSC 606) : You will gain a foundational understanding of machine learning and recent advances in modern machine learning approaches, like deep learning. Topics covered include: automated differentiation for machine learning, linear models based on maximum likelihood, feedforward deep models and techniques for improving effectiveness and efficiency of training models. The course also covers specialized deep architectures like convolutional networks, generative models and large language models.
  • Statistical Data Analysis (STAT 534) : You will become familiar with processing different data types from multiple sources; presentation of complex data; programming, statistical and machine learning algorithms (like maximum likelihood and least squares); design, implementation and analysis of simulation studies; and other topics that reflect the current needs of data scientists.

Data science can be applied to many fields, infusing your career with near limitless opportunity. The VCU College of Engineering master’s in  data science can facilitate career advancement in fields like:

  • Computer science
  • Manufacturing
  • Mathematics
  • Pharmaceuticals

With a master’s in data science from the VCU College of Engineering, you will be ready for roles like:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst: Help stakeholders create actionable strategies from collected data to increase a company’s efficiency and maximize profits. Parse large amounts of data using effective database querying to produce reports and identify trends that generate actionable business insights.
  • Data Scientist: Gather and interpret data to solve a specific problem or model and present data to convey key information to stakeholders.
  • Machine Learning Engineer: Build large-scale software systems for processing massive data sets, using these systems to train algorithms capable of learning cognitive tasks and generating useful insights and predictions. Machine learning engineers manage the entire data science pipeline, including sourcing and preparing data, building and training models, and deploying models to production.

With the help of our Career Services team, VCU College of Engineering graduates have many opportunities to network with alumni and industry professionals. Our students work at companies like:

  • Black Knight Technology Inc.
  • Blue River Technology
  • Capital One
  • CoStar Group
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
  • Micron Technology Inc.
  • MITRE Corporation
  • NT Concepts

How to apply

VCU offers an online, self-managed application process. See what’s needed to apply for an engineering graduate program and reference our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .

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Established in 1983, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) International PhD Programme provides students with the best starting platform for a successful career in science. Characterised by first-class training, internationality, dedicated mentoring and early independence in research, it is among the world's most competitive PhD training schemes in molecular biology. All of EMBL's six outstations participate in the programme.

EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) provides a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment in which research and service provision are closely allied. We are a world leader in bioinformatics research and service provision, as we are at the centre of global efforts to collect and disseminate biological data. We share a campus with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, 12 miles south of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. PhD students at EMBL-EBI are members of the University of Cambridge and one of its Colleges. They receive their degree from Cambridge University; the programme is coordinated in Heidelberg with local support at EBI. Please visit the EMBL International PhD Programme pages to learn about how to apply. Please note all applicants must secure a place on the EMBL programme before submitting an application to the University of Cambridge.

EMBL PhD students receive theoretical and practical training and conduct a research project under the supervision of an EMBL faculty member, monitored by a thesis advisory committee. The duration of PhD studies is normally three-and-a-half to four years.

In Year 1 all new PhD students will attend the EMBL Predoctoral Core Course in Molecular Biology in Heidelberg; attend Primers for Predocs; undergo nomination of a thesis advisory committee to monitor student progress, and submit and defend a project proposal.

In Year 2 students will need to submit a second annual report to the thesis advisory committee, participate in the Bioinformatics course and predoc seminar day.

In Year 3 students will need to submit a third annual report to the thesis advisory committee.

In Years 3/4 students will need to write and submit their thesis:  PhD awarded following Degree Committee approval and successful completion of an oral examination.

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C2D3 seeks to create an interdisciplinary data science and AI community for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and students, as a place for supporting researchers and their ideas, sharing solutions and networking. 

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Principal Scientist with PhenoCycler Fusion experience (PhD)

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Internal Job Title: Principal Scientist I/II

Position Location: Cambridge, MA, onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual passionate about cutting-edge technology to explore single cell multiplex spatial proteomics. This role involves working with the latest generation PhenoCycler Fusion instrument and collaborating with translational immunologists, cancer biologists, and other researchers to advance our understanding of cellular processes in complex tissues and their application to drug development. This role offers exciting opportunities for career development, enhancing leadership skills and influencing collaborative efforts within various disease areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate, maintain, and utilize the PhenoCycler Fusion (formerly CODEX).
  • Build and optimize antibody panels.
  • Conjugate and perform quality control of reagents.
  • Consult with users on potential projects, including sample accessibility and experimental design.
  • Optimize procedures, design panels, and provide data analysis consultation.
  • Conduct multiplex imaging experiments.
  • Perform basic data quality evaluation.
  • Analyze data using licensed software.
  • Maintain records of procedures and resultant data, both manually and on the computer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Serve as a leader in spatial proteomic single cell biology and translational research applications, focusing on new targets, biomarkers/patient population selection, and treatment strategies.
  • Focus efforts in priority application areas in Biomedical Research (BR) at Novartis to deliver impactful results through matrix collaboration with DA teams.
  • Building on success from initial focused efforts, develop broader application strategies at BR in translational and reverse translation research, with support from leaders in Discovery Science, Disease Areas and Biomedical Research.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for close collaboration with team members.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
  • Good judgment, technical problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability as technology evolves.
  • Prior experience in imaging techniques and applications in biological research.
  • General lab skills and knowledge of lab safety and infection control.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in immunology, biological sciences, biochemistry, or a related field, and 2+ years of related postgraduate work experience
  • Other technical and academic degrees will be considered with relevant research experience.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated skill and experience using CODEX/PhenoCycler.
  • Possess deep knowledge and expertise in immunology, biology, and multi-omics applications in translational research across various disease areas such as oncology (ONC), immuno-oncology (IO), immunity-driven diseases, and related treatment strategies.
  • Understanding sample preparation, instrument optimization, and data analysis.
  • Interest in bioinformatics and experience with software.
  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot critical issues.
  • Detail-orientated

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $112,800 to $186,000/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

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    Currently undertaking an undergraduate or integrated master's degree in a Data science/computer science subject with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2024. At the time of application, candidates should have completed at least one year of their undergraduate course. Strong planning and organisation skills.

  22. PhD Conference 2024: Social Science Approaches to Crime, Harm, and (In

    We are pleased to announce our second PhD conference at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for PhD researchers across the UK to present their work and engage with others working in criminology and related disciplines.

  23. M.S. in Data Science

    Study of foundational data science topics and their application is the focus of the master's program curriculum. Reference the VCU Bulletin for a full list of data science classes. Master's program courses are 500 level and above (for example, CMSC 502). Below are a few signature courses from the program:

  24. PhD in Biological Science (EBI)

    The duration of PhD studies is normally three-and-a-half to four years. In Year 1 all new PhD students will attend the EMBL Predoctoral Core Course in Molecular Biology in Heidelberg; attend Primers for Predocs; undergo nomination of a thesis advisory committee to monitor student progress, and submit and defend a project proposal.

  25. March 2022 Data Science for Science Residency

    PhD students and postdocs across Cambridge University can apply for this funded training course, which will equip them will skills in data science for science. We are offering PhDs and postdocs from across Cambridge University a funded 'Data Science for Science' training course. Aimed at helping participants apply data science tools to their ...

  26. Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery

    The Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery (C2D3) brings together researchers and expertise from across the academic departments and industry to drive research into the analysis, understanding and use of data science and AI. C2D3 is an Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Cambridge. Supports and connects the growing data ...

  27. Principal Scientist with PhenoCycler Fusion experience (PhD)

    Internal Job Title: Principal Scientist I/IIPosition Location: Cambridge, MA, onsiteAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated individual passionate about cutting-edge technology to explore single cell multiplex spatial proteomics. This role involves working with the latest generation PhenoCycler Fusion instrument and collaborating with translational immunologists, cancer biologists, and ...