Information for students interested in working in my group
(PhD or MSc studies or computational biology projects)
1) Requirements:
- BSc Biology /advanced lab: As of July 2011, we need students only for computational projects. Students doing advanced lab with us are required to take the course in immunology (3rd year, fall term); and to participate in our lab meetings (currently Wednesday mornings) all year. In future years we may have positions for both experimental and computational projects. The computational projects are good for students with a strong background in mathematics and/or computer programming.
- BSc Computational Biology / Final Project: Requirements are the same as above. Any additional experience with computers or higher level math will be an advantage.
- MSc: Knowledge levels needed (Comp Bio graduates have all this background): Math: Understanding of differential equations, their analysis and usage; + at least basic statistics. Computers: A background and/or work experience in computer programming (preferably object-oriented programming), at least equivalent to a minor BSc degree. Biology: basic knowledge. If you are looking for an MSc project and you do not have a biology background as detailed above, you will first have to take a completion year of additional studies in biology - please see the faculty website.
- PhD: Same knowledge requirements as for MSc, plus research experience (MSc project). As of July 2011 we only need MSc students, for computational projects.
- Post-Doctoral Training: As of July 2011, the position is filled, but you are welcome to apply if you have your own funding. Strong proof of your productivity (publications), independence and motivation (recommendations) is necessary.
- Note: ALL students in our group are required to participate in our lab meetings (currently Wednesday mornings) all year.
2) When to apply:
Prof. Mehr is willing to advise students any time (by email, see below). However, the best times are as follows.
- Post-Doctoral Training: any time.
- PhD studies: any time.
- MSc studies: The MSc program in the Life Sciences Faculty starts in the fall term only. Registration is in the previous spring. So it is best to start asking around February, but you can ask until the fall term starts.
- Computational Biology Final Projects: Contact us in the spring/summer for projects the following year.
- Advanced lab projects: registration for these projects is around March every year for the following year.
3) How to contact us:
Please send email ramit.mehr@biu.ac.il mailto:ramit.mehr@biu.ac.il , explaining what you are interested in, and attach:
- Your CV,
- Any publications or reports you have from your previous research projects,
- Your grades in your previous studies (full lists),
- A brief statement of your research interests, career goals and plans,
- Names of people who will be willing to recommend you e.g., advisors from previous studies, projects or jobs (please give names + phone numbers and/or email addresses of these persons).
