Algorithms & Theoretical Bioinformatics
We design algorithms to study the properties of structural and mutational landscape of RNA and Proteins. Applications of these techniques range from evolutionary to synthetic biology studies.
Biophysical modeling
We develop computational tools to simulate folding dynamics and assembly of large biomolecular systems. Our research interests includes the analysis of Amyloid fibrils involved in diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.
Human-Computing Games
Computer games are not just fun, they also provide us an amazing tools to harness the computational power of crowds on the web. We develop video games to solve hard problems in genomics, and analyze their theoretical performance.
WEB RESOURCES
RNA bioinformatics
IncaRNAtion
Design of RNA sequences folding into target secondary structures with nucleotide distribution.
ArchARNement
Reconstruction of ancestral RNA sequences under multiple structural constraints.
RNApyro
Error-correction of RNA sequencing data using secondary structure information.
SPARCS
A program to predict structured and unstructured regions in coding RNA sequences.
Human-Computation & Visualization
Open-Phylo
An open crowd-computing platform to solve the multiple sequence alignment problem.
Protein Folding
Fribilizer
Web servers and databases to study the stability of polymorphic amyloid fibrils.
PUBLICATIONS
MEMBERS
Alumni
David Becerra, PhD (2012-2017).
Atefeh Mohajeri, Postdoc (2015-2017).
Vladimir Reinharz, M.Sc. (2011-2012), PhD (2012-2016).
Olivier Tremblay-Savard, Postdoc (2013-2015).
Sriswetha Rajagopal, M.Sc. (2013-2015).
Mohamed Smaoui, M.Sc. (2010-2011), PhD (2011-2014).
Yang (Olivia) Zhang, M.Sc. (2012-2014).
Zheng Dai, B.Sc. (2015-2017).
Jason Yao, B.Sc. (2016-2017).
Daniel Kwak, B.Sc. (2010-2013).
Alfred Kam, B.Sc. (2010-2014).
Rudolf Lam, B.Sc. (2010-2011).
Gary Roumanis, B.Sc. (2010-2011).
Alexander Kawrykow, B.Sc. (2010-2011).
Solomon Shenker, B.Sc. (2010-2011).
OPEN POSITIONS
We welcome applications at M.Sc. and PhD levels!
We have multiple open positions for PhD students in the field of RNA bioinformatics and/or Human-Computing. We are primarily looking for (i) candidates with a strong theoretical background in mathematics and computer science, or (ii) software engineers with expertise in the development of web and mobile applications, or (iii) biochemists with experience in computational simulation of molecular systems. We do not require a background in biology, but we expect from you curiosity and a genuine interest in inter-disciplinary sciences.
Our research group is bilingual, multi-cultural, and has active collaborations with other groups in Canada, France, USA, Switzerland and New-Zealand.
Before submitting your online application dossier, we recommend you to contact the principal investigator. Please describe your background, strengths and area of interest. Explain also why you are a good fit for the position. Finally, indicate in your email if you already have applied/received a scholarship (E.g. NSERC or FRQNT).
When you will fill your McGill online application form, indicate ``Applications'' as a research area, wether you are interested in theoretical or applied research in our lab. This information is important to ensure a proper routing of your files.
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CONTACT
Our lab is located at the third floor of the Trottier Building:
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Contact Information
(Laboratory) 3630 University Street, Room 3106, Montreal QC
(Mailing address) 3480 University Street, Room 318, McConnell Engineering Bldg, Montreal QC H3A 0E9
(E-mail) jerome.waldispuhl@mcgill.ca
(Phone) +1 514 398 5018