The University of Trento announces the 25th cycle of the Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences.
Length: three years
Scientific areas:
-BIO/10 Biochemistry
-BIO/11 Molecular Biology
-BIO/13 Applied Biology
-BIO/18 Genetics
-BIO/19 Microbiology
-CHIM/06 Organic Chemistry
-INF/01 Informatics
Head of School:
prof. Paolo Macchi
Tel. +39 0461 88 3095 - 3819; E-mail: phd.bioscie[ at ]unitn.it
Official language: English
The selection for 10 doctoral positions is announced. 7 positions will be assigned scholarships.
Degree Requirements
Applications for the doctoral positions are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have an Italian “laurea specialistica” or “laurea magistrale” in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 as amended, a university degree of the previously enforced Italian regulations, or an equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.
The degree in scientific areas will be a preferential title.
Applicants who have a foreign degree which has not been officially recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree must submit a request for equivalence in the application.
Application
The application, together with all the attachments required, must arrive at the University of Trento by the 30th of September 2009 in one of the following ways:
a) hand-delivered to the University of Trento - Ufficio Protocollo Centrale, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) from 10:00 am to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday;
b) by mail to the following address: Al Magnifico Rettore dell’Università degli Studi di Trento, Via Belenzani 12 – 38100 Trento (ITALY) (please write “Selection for Doctoral School in Biomolecular Sciences” on the envelope);
c) on-line application by 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1) at the following website:
http://portale.unitn.it/en/applyphd.htm
Applications arriving after 4:00 p.m. (GMT+1) of the 30th of September 2009 will be disregarded, even if sent before the deadline.
The University of Trento does not accept responsibility for mishandling of applications by mail or courier services, or for applications sent to an incorrect address.
Grants
The gross amount of the scholarship is Euro 13,638.47 per year 1.
Grants are normally paid bi-monthly and in advance, with the exception of undue payments in case the student is expelled or suspended.
Grants cannot be combined with other scholarships, except those awarded by national or foreign scientific institutes deemed appropriate for the research activities carried out by the doctoral student.
The scholarship will be increased by 50% for research periods spent abroad that are authorized by the Head of the School or by the Doctoral School Committee.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Australia: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2010, University of Sydney
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2010, University of Sydney, Australia
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2010
University of Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
New Postdoctoral Fellowships are being offered to attract outstanding researchers within 2-6 years from the award of their PhD to conduct full-time research in any of the schools and departments at the University of Sydney.
These will be available from January 2010 for a maximum duration of 3 years, with a starting salary of A$76,097 and a research support grant of A$25,000.
Applications close: 11 September 2009.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must contact the head of the host school/department before 7 August 2009.
For eligibility and application details see www.usyd.edu.au/research/fellowships
Contact Jane Zhang for more information
Tel: (+61 2) 8627 8103
Email: j.zhang[ at ]usyd.edu.au
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2010
University of Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
New Postdoctoral Fellowships are being offered to attract outstanding researchers within 2-6 years from the award of their PhD to conduct full-time research in any of the schools and departments at the University of Sydney.
These will be available from January 2010 for a maximum duration of 3 years, with a starting salary of A$76,097 and a research support grant of A$25,000.
Applications close: 11 September 2009.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must contact the head of the host school/department before 7 August 2009.
For eligibility and application details see www.usyd.edu.au/research/fellowships
Contact Jane Zhang for more information
Tel: (+61 2) 8627 8103
Email: j.zhang[ at ]usyd.edu.au
Friday, July 24, 2009
Germany: PhD Positions in Electrical Engineering, TU Berlin
At the Chair of Sensor and Actuator Systems within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at TU Berlin semiconductor and CMOS-based sensors are developed for biomedical purposes together with academic and industrial partners from material sciences, bio physics, bio chemistry, and medicine within the framework of interdisciplinary cooperative projects.
In this context a number of openings are available as:
Research Assistant with Teaching Responsibility (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter)
and / or
PhD Student within the Framework of Funding Projects (Doktorandin / Doktorand im Rahmen von Drittmittelprojekten)
The opportunity to work towards a PhD degree is supported in all cases. All openings are full-time positions. Alternatively, part of these openings may also be assigned as postdoc positions. The related salary follows the respective standards at TU Berlin.
The following areas and topics shall be addressed:
- CMOS microarrays for electrochemical DNA detection
- EOSFET-based sensor systems for in-vivo neural tissue interfacing
- CMOS-based sensor systems for in-vivo and in-vitro neural tissue interfacing
- Test and quality control of post-processed CMOS biosensor chips
The technical areas covered within these openings range over mixed-signal CMOS circuit design, PCB based circuit design, semiconductor device physics, assembly techniques, and experimental electrical characterization.
Applicants must have a diploma or master’s degree from a university in electrical engineering or in a similar discipline with excellent results. Knowledge in one ore more of the above mentioned areas, in particular in the area of circuit design, is desired and helpful, as well good English skills.
Please send your application with appropriate documentation by email to:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roland Thewes
TU Berlin
Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Sensor & Actuator Systems
Sekr. E3, Einsteinufer 19, D-10587 Berlin, Germany
roland.thewes[ at ]tu-berlin.de
TU Berlin is aiming for an increase of the percentage of women, applications from female candidates are explicitly welcome. In case of equal qualification, aptitude and expertise of the applicants, female applicants will be given preferential treatment for those salary groups and careers in which females are underrepresented. Applications from severely disabled people with appropriate suitability are given preferential treatment.
In this context a number of openings are available as:
Research Assistant with Teaching Responsibility (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter)
and / or
PhD Student within the Framework of Funding Projects (Doktorandin / Doktorand im Rahmen von Drittmittelprojekten)
The opportunity to work towards a PhD degree is supported in all cases. All openings are full-time positions. Alternatively, part of these openings may also be assigned as postdoc positions. The related salary follows the respective standards at TU Berlin.
The following areas and topics shall be addressed:
- CMOS microarrays for electrochemical DNA detection
- EOSFET-based sensor systems for in-vivo neural tissue interfacing
- CMOS-based sensor systems for in-vivo and in-vitro neural tissue interfacing
- Test and quality control of post-processed CMOS biosensor chips
The technical areas covered within these openings range over mixed-signal CMOS circuit design, PCB based circuit design, semiconductor device physics, assembly techniques, and experimental electrical characterization.
Applicants must have a diploma or master’s degree from a university in electrical engineering or in a similar discipline with excellent results. Knowledge in one ore more of the above mentioned areas, in particular in the area of circuit design, is desired and helpful, as well good English skills.
Please send your application with appropriate documentation by email to:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roland Thewes
TU Berlin
Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Sensor & Actuator Systems
Sekr. E3, Einsteinufer 19, D-10587 Berlin, Germany
roland.thewes[ at ]tu-berlin.de
TU Berlin is aiming for an increase of the percentage of women, applications from female candidates are explicitly welcome. In case of equal qualification, aptitude and expertise of the applicants, female applicants will be given preferential treatment for those salary groups and careers in which females are underrepresented. Applications from severely disabled people with appropriate suitability are given preferential treatment.
France: PhD Scholarship in Computer Science / Economy at IRIT and GREMAQ, Toulouse
PhD Scholarship in Computer Science / Economy at IRIT and GREMAQ, Toulouse, France
Description:
We invite, applications for an interdisciplinary 3 years PhD position in computer science and economics. The projects title is: “Epistemic states, Trust and responsibility of economical agents: from theoretical aspects to experimental studies”
Project description:
Recently computer scientists’ interest in more and more complex systems has lead to an increased use of multi-agent approaches. Multi-agent analysis allows the investigation of the interaction of autonomous agents able to make decisions and to execute the necessary actions. The characterization of these agents is done with help of a number of theoretical models, among which modal (in particular epistemic) logics. This implies that the systems and their agents are described in terms of their knowledge, beliefs, goals and intentions.
The concept of trust has been recently studied at the same time in the domain of multi-agent systems as concerning interactions of economic agents. The interaction of economic agents has been traditionally studied concerning monetary profits for the involved actors. However, today it is widely believed that decisions in economic interactions are influenced by beliefs, trust and emotions.
The objective of this research project is to study situations requiring responsibility and trust with experimental economic paradigms. We will evaluate how and when responsibility will lead to trust when interactions are repeated. The resulting states will be formally characterized by using epistemological concepts of trust and responsibility.
The ideal candidate for this position should have training in either computer science or economics, with knowledge in at least one of the areas of formal logic, game theory, simulations.
The position will be co-supervised by Andreas Herzig (IRIT, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse) and Astrid Hopfensitz (GREMAQ, Université des Sciences Sociales, Toulouse). Both institutions are world renowned research institutions in their discipline and the candidate will have the opportunity to participate and interact with researchers from both fields. Monthly salary will be according to French standards (gross salary 1650 Euros, i.e. 1360 Euros of taxable income (with approximately 10% income tax to be subtracted)). Research language in Toulouse is English however some basic knowledge of French is an advantage.
For further questions please contact:
Andreas Herzig, http://www.irit.fr/~Andreas.Herzig
or Astrid Hopfensitz, http://hopfensitz.googlepages.com
Application Deadline: August 18, 2009
Contact:
Hopfensitz, Astrid
Toulouse School of Economics (GREMAQ)
astrid.hopfensitz[ at ]univ-tlse1.fr
Description:
We invite, applications for an interdisciplinary 3 years PhD position in computer science and economics. The projects title is: “Epistemic states, Trust and responsibility of economical agents: from theoretical aspects to experimental studies”
Project description:
Recently computer scientists’ interest in more and more complex systems has lead to an increased use of multi-agent approaches. Multi-agent analysis allows the investigation of the interaction of autonomous agents able to make decisions and to execute the necessary actions. The characterization of these agents is done with help of a number of theoretical models, among which modal (in particular epistemic) logics. This implies that the systems and their agents are described in terms of their knowledge, beliefs, goals and intentions.
The concept of trust has been recently studied at the same time in the domain of multi-agent systems as concerning interactions of economic agents. The interaction of economic agents has been traditionally studied concerning monetary profits for the involved actors. However, today it is widely believed that decisions in economic interactions are influenced by beliefs, trust and emotions.
The objective of this research project is to study situations requiring responsibility and trust with experimental economic paradigms. We will evaluate how and when responsibility will lead to trust when interactions are repeated. The resulting states will be formally characterized by using epistemological concepts of trust and responsibility.
The ideal candidate for this position should have training in either computer science or economics, with knowledge in at least one of the areas of formal logic, game theory, simulations.
The position will be co-supervised by Andreas Herzig (IRIT, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse) and Astrid Hopfensitz (GREMAQ, Université des Sciences Sociales, Toulouse). Both institutions are world renowned research institutions in their discipline and the candidate will have the opportunity to participate and interact with researchers from both fields. Monthly salary will be according to French standards (gross salary 1650 Euros, i.e. 1360 Euros of taxable income (with approximately 10% income tax to be subtracted)). Research language in Toulouse is English however some basic knowledge of French is an advantage.
For further questions please contact:
Andreas Herzig, http://www.irit.fr/~Andreas.Herzig
or Astrid Hopfensitz, http://hopfensitz.googlepages.com
Application Deadline: August 18, 2009
Contact:
Hopfensitz, Astrid
Toulouse School of Economics (GREMAQ)
astrid.hopfensitz[ at ]univ-tlse1.fr
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Germany: PhD / Postdoc Position in Computational Biology, University of Halle, Germany
Applications are invited for a two-year position in the Numerical Mathematics Group at the University of Halle. The position is available immediately.
Research Topic: Multiscale structure-functional modeling of musculoskeletal mineralized tissues (MMTs)
This project is funded within the DFG Priority Research Program SPP1420 on “Biomimetic Materials Research: Functionality by Hierarchical Structuring of Materials” and involves a close cooperation with the group of Prof. K. Raum at the Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies at Charite
Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
For more information visit this page.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. Experience in computer programming (Matlab, possibly Comsol Multiphysics) is essential and acquaintance with elasticity theory is a plus. The position requires the willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research and good (English) communication skills.
In line with the university’s policy of equal opportunities, applications from qualified women are particularly encouraged. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of the same qualification. To apply (not later than 31 July 2009, review starts immediately) send full CV, cover letter, and contact
details of at least two scientists willing to provide a reference to:
Dr. Alf Gerisch, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg,
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät III, Institut für Mathematik, 06099 Halle
(Saale), Germany.
Closing date: 31 July 2009
Research Topic: Multiscale structure-functional modeling of musculoskeletal mineralized tissues (MMTs)
This project is funded within the DFG Priority Research Program SPP1420 on “Biomimetic Materials Research: Functionality by Hierarchical Structuring of Materials” and involves a close cooperation with the group of Prof. K. Raum at the Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies at Charite
Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
For more information visit this page.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in numerical mathematics and scientific computing. Experience in computer programming (Matlab, possibly Comsol Multiphysics) is essential and acquaintance with elasticity theory is a plus. The position requires the willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research and good (English) communication skills.
In line with the university’s policy of equal opportunities, applications from qualified women are particularly encouraged. Handicapped applicants will be preferred in case of the same qualification. To apply (not later than 31 July 2009, review starts immediately) send full CV, cover letter, and contact
details of at least two scientists willing to provide a reference to:
Dr. Alf Gerisch, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg,
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät III, Institut für Mathematik, 06099 Halle
(Saale), Germany.
Closing date: 31 July 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Spain: Doctoral Scholarships in Economics, Barcelona Institute of Economics
Doctoral Scholarships in Economics, Barcelona Institute of Economics, Spain
Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB)
Call for applications
4 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Under the Research Program “Fiscal Federalism” (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch-Roca) at the IEB, we are seeking applications for Four Doctoral Scholarships
The academic year starts on September 1, 2009. The scholarship is for a period of two years (Master`s period), plus two additional years (PhD period) for students who are accepted on the PhD program. The amount of each stipend is 1,000 euro/month, and tuition fees will be waived.
The successful candidates will be admitted to the Master`s program in Economics at the University of Barcelona. The Master`s program is recognized by the Ministry of Education and the PhD program has received an award of excellence by the Ministry of Science.
The Master`s program comprises core subjects during the first year (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Econometrics) and three optional subjects from a list. During the second year there are also optional subjects, apart from the Master`s thesis. We expect the candidate to be engaged in the field of “Public Economics” (optional subjects: Public Finance I: Public spending, Public Finance II: Taxation, Fiscal Federalism, Political Economics, and Health Economics). During the PhD period, the candidate will have two supervisors: one from the IEB, and another from the IEB research network. During the third and fourth years, candidates will be encouraged to undertake short periods as visiting researchers at institutions connected with the IEB.
Participation in the Research Program “Fiscal Federalism” provides a unique opportunity to help address issues such as the design of the financial system of sub-national governments, the evaluation of decentralization in the provision of public services, the analysis of inter-governmental tax competition, and the political economy of sub-national policy making. The IEB also provides an excellent research-oriented environment, as it regularly organizes research events such as seminars, workshops and summer schools. The candidate will be encouraged to actively participate in all these events.
Applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor degree in Economics, and have a good knowledge of English. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates must provide the following attachments: academic transcript / statement of purpose / curriculum vitae / reference letters
Applications should be submitted to the following address before July 15th (at latest) to ieb[ at ]ub.edu indicating in the title of the message `Application to Doctoral Scholarship.
http://www.ieb.ub.edu
Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB)
Call for applications
4 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Under the Research Program “Fiscal Federalism” (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch-Roca) at the IEB, we are seeking applications for Four Doctoral Scholarships
The academic year starts on September 1, 2009. The scholarship is for a period of two years (Master`s period), plus two additional years (PhD period) for students who are accepted on the PhD program. The amount of each stipend is 1,000 euro/month, and tuition fees will be waived.
The successful candidates will be admitted to the Master`s program in Economics at the University of Barcelona. The Master`s program is recognized by the Ministry of Education and the PhD program has received an award of excellence by the Ministry of Science.
The Master`s program comprises core subjects during the first year (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Econometrics) and three optional subjects from a list. During the second year there are also optional subjects, apart from the Master`s thesis. We expect the candidate to be engaged in the field of “Public Economics” (optional subjects: Public Finance I: Public spending, Public Finance II: Taxation, Fiscal Federalism, Political Economics, and Health Economics). During the PhD period, the candidate will have two supervisors: one from the IEB, and another from the IEB research network. During the third and fourth years, candidates will be encouraged to undertake short periods as visiting researchers at institutions connected with the IEB.
Participation in the Research Program “Fiscal Federalism” provides a unique opportunity to help address issues such as the design of the financial system of sub-national governments, the evaluation of decentralization in the provision of public services, the analysis of inter-governmental tax competition, and the political economy of sub-national policy making. The IEB also provides an excellent research-oriented environment, as it regularly organizes research events such as seminars, workshops and summer schools. The candidate will be encouraged to actively participate in all these events.
Applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor degree in Economics, and have a good knowledge of English. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates must provide the following attachments: academic transcript / statement of purpose / curriculum vitae / reference letters
Applications should be submitted to the following address before July 15th (at latest) to ieb[ at ]ub.edu indicating in the title of the message `Application to Doctoral Scholarship.
http://www.ieb.ub.edu
Belgium: PhD Studentships in Evolutionary Systems Biology Group, Ghent University
PhD Studentships in Evolutionary Systems Biology Group, Ghent University, Belgium
The Evolutionary Systems Biology lab of the Plant Systems Biology department at VIB/Ghent University is seeking two talented PhD students to work on the modeling of lateral root development in Arabidopsis thaliana and its evolution.
Project description
The goal of the Evolutionary Systems Biology lab is to understand how plant developmental systems work and how they evolve. The Arabidopsis root system is in many ways an ideal model system to study developmental processes in plants. Roots have a simple morphology and a relatively small number of cell types, and they exhibit all developmental stages simultaneously. They can be efficiently transformed and chemically perturbed and due to their near transparency, they offer unmatched opportunities to observe the molecular phenotypes of such treatments. The development of lateral root organs is one of the research foci at the Plant Systems Biology department. We are looking for a PhD student to reverse engineer the lateral root initiation (LRI) process and its interface with hormone signaling and cell cycle processes from molecular and morphological data. We are also looking for a PhD student to study the impact of duplication and functional divergence of developmental regulators on the evolution of LRI and other developmental processes. The project will initially be focused on Aux/IAAs and ARFs, two classes of transcriptional regulators that play important role in auxin responses and plant development.
Profile
Master degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
Interested in evolution of biological systems
Fluent in English and a programming language
Please e-mail your CV with the contact details of two references and a letter of motivation to Dr. Steven Maere ( steven.maere[ at ]psb.vib-ugent.be ). For further information, visit us at www.psb.vib-ugent.be/esb/.
VIB is a world-class non-profit research institute in Flanders, Belgium with 1100 employees and excellent facilities. The Plant Systems Biology department is located in Ghent, a beautiful and vibrant city in the heart of Europe, 30 min from Brussels, 2 hours form Paris, London, Amsterdam and Cologne.
The Evolutionary Systems Biology lab of the Plant Systems Biology department at VIB/Ghent University is seeking two talented PhD students to work on the modeling of lateral root development in Arabidopsis thaliana and its evolution.
Project description
The goal of the Evolutionary Systems Biology lab is to understand how plant developmental systems work and how they evolve. The Arabidopsis root system is in many ways an ideal model system to study developmental processes in plants. Roots have a simple morphology and a relatively small number of cell types, and they exhibit all developmental stages simultaneously. They can be efficiently transformed and chemically perturbed and due to their near transparency, they offer unmatched opportunities to observe the molecular phenotypes of such treatments. The development of lateral root organs is one of the research foci at the Plant Systems Biology department. We are looking for a PhD student to reverse engineer the lateral root initiation (LRI) process and its interface with hormone signaling and cell cycle processes from molecular and morphological data. We are also looking for a PhD student to study the impact of duplication and functional divergence of developmental regulators on the evolution of LRI and other developmental processes. The project will initially be focused on Aux/IAAs and ARFs, two classes of transcriptional regulators that play important role in auxin responses and plant development.
Profile
Master degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
Interested in evolution of biological systems
Fluent in English and a programming language
Please e-mail your CV with the contact details of two references and a letter of motivation to Dr. Steven Maere ( steven.maere[ at ]psb.vib-ugent.be ). For further information, visit us at www.psb.vib-ugent.be/esb/.
VIB is a world-class non-profit research institute in Flanders, Belgium with 1100 employees and excellent facilities. The Plant Systems Biology department is located in Ghent, a beautiful and vibrant city in the heart of Europe, 30 min from Brussels, 2 hours form Paris, London, Amsterdam and Cologne.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sweden: PhD Student Position in Theoretical Physics at Integrated Science Lab (IceLab), Umeå University
PhD Student Position in Theoretical Physics at Integrated Science Lab (IceLab), Umeå University, Sweden
Umeå University - with its 29,000 students and over 4,000 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development. Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden. We are one of Sweden’s largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We wish to co-operate with companies and organisations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.
PhD Student Position in Theoretical Physics at Integrated Science Lab (IceLab)
The Department of Physics at Umeå University has a staff of approximately 90 people, including 12 professors, 28 researchers/teachers with a PhD degree, approximately 35 PhD students, a technical/administrative staff of about ten, and several individuals in temporary employment positions such as post docs. The department does active research in the areas of interdisciplinary physics of complex systems, optical physics, condensed matter physics, plasma and space physics, and theoretical physics.
We are looking for an exceptional PhD student to join our interdisciplinary group at the newly started Integrated Science Lab, where we work on solving problems of the life sciences using tools from physics, mathematics, and computer science. Hosted by the Department of Physics at Umeå University, this is a full-time position over a period of four years, during which an opportunity for part-time teaching may be offered. The expected start date is September 1, 2009.
The PhD student will contribute to the ongoing project “Mapping and modelling of information flow in living systems,” which seeks to answer the question: How do information, communication, and structure co-evolve in living systems? We are interested in, for example, the interactions between bacteria and their environments on an evolutionary timescale, the effects human interactions have on communication and the spreading of diseases across social networks, and how these structures change over time. To approach these problems, we work with many different techniques. For example, to comprehend the flow of information through the complex structure of living systems, we develop information-theoretic clustering tools. To better understand how the structure affects communication conditions and, vice versa, how ongoing communication affects the structure, we take a modelling approach and simulate the different systems. To connect our theory to real-life observations and exchange knowledge with experts outside our own field, we collaborate with physicists, biologists, and sociologists both nationally and internationally.
For this project, the PhD student is expected to do analytical and computational work and develop models and tools to study the role of information in living systems. The successful candidate should have excellent programming skills and experience in C, C++, Java, Matlab, Perl, and/or Python. Moreover, the candidate should have a strong record in theoretical physics and/or computer science.
Prerequisites include either (i) 240 ECTS credits (swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) in physics or similar relevant field, or (ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
The application should include a description of past research accomplishments, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of references.
For further information, contact Martin Rosvall, martin.rosvall[ at ]physics.umu.se, www.tp.umu.se/~rosvall, or Petter Holme, petter.holme[ at ]physics.umu.se, www.tp.umu.se/~holme.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SECO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96, and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. Documents sent by mail should be sent in three copies.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-564-09, should be sent to jobb[ at ]umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive August 14, 2009 at the latest.
Closing date: August 14, 2009
Umeå University - with its 29,000 students and over 4,000 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development. Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden. We are one of Sweden’s largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We wish to co-operate with companies and organisations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.
PhD Student Position in Theoretical Physics at Integrated Science Lab (IceLab)
The Department of Physics at Umeå University has a staff of approximately 90 people, including 12 professors, 28 researchers/teachers with a PhD degree, approximately 35 PhD students, a technical/administrative staff of about ten, and several individuals in temporary employment positions such as post docs. The department does active research in the areas of interdisciplinary physics of complex systems, optical physics, condensed matter physics, plasma and space physics, and theoretical physics.
We are looking for an exceptional PhD student to join our interdisciplinary group at the newly started Integrated Science Lab, where we work on solving problems of the life sciences using tools from physics, mathematics, and computer science. Hosted by the Department of Physics at Umeå University, this is a full-time position over a period of four years, during which an opportunity for part-time teaching may be offered. The expected start date is September 1, 2009.
The PhD student will contribute to the ongoing project “Mapping and modelling of information flow in living systems,” which seeks to answer the question: How do information, communication, and structure co-evolve in living systems? We are interested in, for example, the interactions between bacteria and their environments on an evolutionary timescale, the effects human interactions have on communication and the spreading of diseases across social networks, and how these structures change over time. To approach these problems, we work with many different techniques. For example, to comprehend the flow of information through the complex structure of living systems, we develop information-theoretic clustering tools. To better understand how the structure affects communication conditions and, vice versa, how ongoing communication affects the structure, we take a modelling approach and simulate the different systems. To connect our theory to real-life observations and exchange knowledge with experts outside our own field, we collaborate with physicists, biologists, and sociologists both nationally and internationally.
For this project, the PhD student is expected to do analytical and computational work and develop models and tools to study the role of information in living systems. The successful candidate should have excellent programming skills and experience in C, C++, Java, Matlab, Perl, and/or Python. Moreover, the candidate should have a strong record in theoretical physics and/or computer science.
Prerequisites include either (i) 240 ECTS credits (swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) in physics or similar relevant field, or (ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.
The application should include a description of past research accomplishments, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of references.
For further information, contact Martin Rosvall, martin.rosvall[ at ]physics.umu.se, www.tp.umu.se/~rosvall, or Petter Holme, petter.holme[ at ]physics.umu.se, www.tp.umu.se/~holme.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SECO civil, +46-(0)90-786 52 96, and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. Documents sent by mail should be sent in three copies.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-564-09, should be sent to jobb[ at ]umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive August 14, 2009 at the latest.
Closing date: August 14, 2009
Sweden: PhD Positions in Sociology, Umeå University
PhD Student Positions in Sociology, Umeå University, Sweden
Umeå University - with its 29,000 students and over 4,000 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development. Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden. We are one of Sweden’s largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We wish to co-operate with companies and organisations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.
Two PhD student positions in Sociology
The Department of Sociology offers a stimulating and intellectual environment with good career opportunities. The department carries on extensive research and emphasizes a work climate that enhances intellectual development.
For further information about the department see: www.umu.se/soc/
and for more information about the PhD programme in general see this link.
To qualify for any of the positions you must have a degree awarded at the advanced level or have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits were awarded at the advanced level, or have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or have equivalent qualifications. In addition you need 90 higher education credits in Sociology and 60 higher education credits in Sociology at the advanced level.
The two positions are related to different research programmes at the department. See the link for further description of the content and direction of those programmes.
1. Childhood and lifelong welfare, ref nr 313-417-09
2. Education and welfare in transitions into adulthood, ref nr 313-418-09
The application should include (1) a signed letter of application (no more than one A4 page), including a personal resume, motivation for your application and area of interest (2) a verified CV (including relevant academic degrees and former positions and a list of which university courses you have taken and the grades you were given) (3) a copy of your graduate work (4) any other document that can be a merit.
For further information please contact the responsible for the PhD programme; Mikael Hjerm, Ph +46 (0)90-786 95 17 or by e-mail, mikael.hjerm[ at ]soc.umu.se
For further information about the specific programmes please contact the responsible person, see link.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.
Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number according to the list above, should be sent to jobb[ at ]umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden, to arrive September 1, 2009 at the latest.
Decisions about the positions are expected in mid November.
Closing date: September 1, 2009
Umeå University - with its 29,000 students and over 4,000 employees - is an organisation in constant change and development. Umeå University conducts groundbreaking research within several areas - several in which we are among the best in the world - within others regarded as the leaders in Sweden. We are one of Sweden’s largest providers of education and offer a broad and attractive range of courses and programmes. Our campus constitutes an inspiring environment for everyone that studies and works here. We wish to co-operate with companies and organisations throughout the Umeå region and all over the world.
Two PhD student positions in Sociology
The Department of Sociology offers a stimulating and intellectual environment with good career opportunities. The department carries on extensive research and emphasizes a work climate that enhances intellectual development.
For further information about the department see: www.umu.se/soc/
and for more information about the PhD programme in general see this link.
To qualify for any of the positions you must have a degree awarded at the advanced level or have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits were awarded at the advanced level, or have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or have equivalent qualifications. In addition you need 90 higher education credits in Sociology and 60 higher education credits in Sociology at the advanced level.
The two positions are related to different research programmes at the department. See the link for further description of the content and direction of those programmes.
1. Childhood and lifelong welfare, ref nr 313-417-09
2. Education and welfare in transitions into adulthood, ref nr 313-418-09
The application should include (1) a signed letter of application (no more than one A4 page), including a personal resume, motivation for your application and area of interest (2) a verified CV (including relevant academic degrees and former positions and a list of which university courses you have taken and the grades you were given) (3) a copy of your graduate work (4) any other document that can be a merit.
For further information please contact the responsible for the PhD programme; Mikael Hjerm, Ph +46 (0)90-786 95 17 or by e-mail, mikael.hjerm[ at ]soc.umu.se
For further information about the specific programmes please contact the responsible person, see link.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.
Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.
Your complete application, marked with reference number according to the list above, should be sent to jobb[ at ]umu.se or to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden, to arrive September 1, 2009 at the latest.
Decisions about the positions are expected in mid November.
Closing date: September 1, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
UK: PhD Studentships in Media Studies, University of Sunderland
PhD Studentships in Media Studies, University of Sunderland, UK
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Building on our recent success in RAE 2008 (65% World Leading/Internationally Excellent research), the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies invites applications for five fully-funded PhD research studentships. Applicants should be suitably qualified and motivated to undertake a full-time programme of research leading to a PhD. Although we welcome applications from across the field of media and cultural studies, we would be particularly interested in research projects that fall within one of the Centre’s general research themes:
Histories and Theories
Texts, Performances and Identities
Technologies and Spaces of Communication
Further details of staff research interests are available at:
http://centres.sunderland.ac.uk/crmcs/
The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry an annual bursary for a maximum of three years. Students will be provided with a programme of research training and excellent facilities on the University of Sunderland’s new St Peter’s Campus.
Further details of these studentships and application forms are available from: Diane Davis, University of Sunderland, Graduate Research School, diane.davis[ at ]sunderland.ac.uk
+44 (0) 191 515 2072
For informal discussion, please contact either Professor John Storey (john.storey[ at ]sunderland.ac.uk) or Professor Shaun Moores (shaun.moores[ at ]sunderland.ac.uk).
Closing date for the receipt of applications: 1 September 2009.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Building on our recent success in RAE 2008 (65% World Leading/Internationally Excellent research), the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies invites applications for five fully-funded PhD research studentships. Applicants should be suitably qualified and motivated to undertake a full-time programme of research leading to a PhD. Although we welcome applications from across the field of media and cultural studies, we would be particularly interested in research projects that fall within one of the Centre’s general research themes:
Histories and Theories
Texts, Performances and Identities
Technologies and Spaces of Communication
Further details of staff research interests are available at:
http://centres.sunderland.ac.uk/crmcs/
The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry an annual bursary for a maximum of three years. Students will be provided with a programme of research training and excellent facilities on the University of Sunderland’s new St Peter’s Campus.
Further details of these studentships and application forms are available from: Diane Davis, University of Sunderland, Graduate Research School, diane.davis[ at ]sunderland.ac.uk
+44 (0) 191 515 2072
For informal discussion, please contact either Professor John Storey (john.storey[ at ]sunderland.ac.uk) or Professor Shaun Moores (shaun.moores[ at ]sunderland.ac.uk).
Closing date for the receipt of applications: 1 September 2009.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Italy: PhD Scholarships for Foreign Students at University of Padova
PhD Scholarships for Foreign Students at University of Padova, Italy
The University of Padova, through the funding of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, offers research fellowships for foreign students to attend Doctoral Schools/International Courses. During the 3-year doctoral programme, successful candidates will be offered full board and lodging.
Notification of 15 PhD grants for foreign students (25th series)
Deadline: 3rd September 2009
Info: Research Training Office
Via del Padovanino, 9 - 35123 Padova
phone +39 049 827 3754/3935 fax +39 049 827 3780
e-mail: formazione.ricerca@unipd.it
Mail address: via 8 febbraio 2 - 35122 Padova
For more information, please see official annoncement at:
http://www.unipd.it/en/doctorates/grants.htm
The University of Padova, through the funding of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, offers research fellowships for foreign students to attend Doctoral Schools/International Courses. During the 3-year doctoral programme, successful candidates will be offered full board and lodging.
Notification of 15 PhD grants for foreign students (25th series)
Deadline: 3rd September 2009
Info: Research Training Office
Via del Padovanino, 9 - 35123 Padova
phone +39 049 827 3754/3935 fax +39 049 827 3780
e-mail: formazione.ricerca@unipd.it
Mail address: via 8 febbraio 2 - 35122 Padova
For more information, please see official annoncement at:
http://www.unipd.it/en/doctorates/grants.htm
Saturday, July 18, 2009
UK: PhD Studentship in Uncertainty Quantification Project, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
PhD studentship in Uncertainty Quantification project
Subject: PhD studentship at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Machine learning for uncertainty quantification of reservoir models
Uncertainty of complex natural systems is difficult to describe effectively within traditional parametric modelling approach. Many of relations in natural systems are vague and not transparent to capture and describe analytically. Machine learning provides an alternative way to detect dependencies from uncertain data and propagate them into forecasting models.
Machine learning will enable to integrate oblique data, which are not directly related to the modelling subject but still bear non-parametric relation with the modelled dependencies, into the uncertainty modelling framework. Data-driven statistical learning methods such as Support Vector Machines and Artificial Neural Networks are foreseen to be used to capture and describe dependencies in regression and classification problems, and define informative multidimensional prior models. Machine learning approach fits perfectly to tackle the task to eliciting and modelling prior information in high dimensions from multiple sources with feature selection/extraction techniques. Geomanifold modelling based on a recently emerged theory of semi-supervised learning is capable of integrating different sources of information from high dimensional input space.
The challenge of the project is to link contemporary machine learning algorithms with the state-of-the-art Bayesian framework for uncertainty quantification developed in the group. The work will involve application of advanced machine learning methods and recent achievement in multiple point geostatistics.
The candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team of post-docs and PhDs lead by Prof. Mike Christie. The research carried out by the team addresses aspects of uncertainty quantification including stochastic optimisation methods, geostatistics, machine learning, and employs high-level scientific computation (including a 84 node Linux cluster). The research is funded by a consortium of oil companies, and the skills acquired in while studying for the PhD are likely to be applicable to a wide range of areas, including the oil industry.
Desired skills:
The successful candidate must have a strong background in machine learning and numerical methods as well as advanced computational skills. Knowledge of geosciences modelling, geostatistics and petroleum engineering in particular will be beneficial.
To apply send a CV to Dr V Demyanov, vasily.demyanov[ at ]pet.hw.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st July 2009.
Subject: PhD studentship at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Machine learning for uncertainty quantification of reservoir models
Uncertainty of complex natural systems is difficult to describe effectively within traditional parametric modelling approach. Many of relations in natural systems are vague and not transparent to capture and describe analytically. Machine learning provides an alternative way to detect dependencies from uncertain data and propagate them into forecasting models.
Machine learning will enable to integrate oblique data, which are not directly related to the modelling subject but still bear non-parametric relation with the modelled dependencies, into the uncertainty modelling framework. Data-driven statistical learning methods such as Support Vector Machines and Artificial Neural Networks are foreseen to be used to capture and describe dependencies in regression and classification problems, and define informative multidimensional prior models. Machine learning approach fits perfectly to tackle the task to eliciting and modelling prior information in high dimensions from multiple sources with feature selection/extraction techniques. Geomanifold modelling based on a recently emerged theory of semi-supervised learning is capable of integrating different sources of information from high dimensional input space.
The challenge of the project is to link contemporary machine learning algorithms with the state-of-the-art Bayesian framework for uncertainty quantification developed in the group. The work will involve application of advanced machine learning methods and recent achievement in multiple point geostatistics.
The candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team of post-docs and PhDs lead by Prof. Mike Christie. The research carried out by the team addresses aspects of uncertainty quantification including stochastic optimisation methods, geostatistics, machine learning, and employs high-level scientific computation (including a 84 node Linux cluster). The research is funded by a consortium of oil companies, and the skills acquired in while studying for the PhD are likely to be applicable to a wide range of areas, including the oil industry.
Desired skills:
The successful candidate must have a strong background in machine learning and numerical methods as well as advanced computational skills. Knowledge of geosciences modelling, geostatistics and petroleum engineering in particular will be beneficial.
To apply send a CV to Dr V Demyanov, vasily.demyanov[ at ]pet.hw.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st July 2009.
Friday, July 17, 2009
UK: PhD Studentship in Uncertainty Quantification Project, the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
PhD Studentship in Uncertainty Quantification project
Subject: PhD Studentship at the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Geological realism in reservoir models: uncertain data integration
A PhD studentship is available in the Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, to work on an industry funded Uncertainty Quantification project.
Improvement of geological realism in reservoir models is one of the ultimate goals in assessing uncertainty of production predictions. One of the ways to characterize realistic geology is to describe model components and relations in a form of prior distributions, which are based on relevant geological knowledge and data. For instance, a relation between curvature and widths for fluvial channels is supported by observation of contemporary river systems.
The PhD work will be focused on integration of geo-data from different fields – geology, hydrology, paleo-geology, geography – into sub-surface reservoir models. More efficient use of relevant data as informative priors aims to improve realism and prediction capability of the petroleum reservoir forecasting model. Uncertain forecast can be improved by using realistic quantification of model unknowns described by statistical priors, elicited from geological prior knowledge. Use of informative prior distribution in prediction modelling requires self-consistent description of complex dependencies hidden in data, which are subject to vast uncertainties and usually cannot be well represented analytically.
The candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team of post-docs and PhDs lead by Prof. Mike Christie. The research carried out by the team addresses aspects of uncertainty quantification including stochastic optimisation methods, geostatistics, machine learning, and employs high-level scientific computation (including a 84 node Linux cluster). The research is funded by a consortium of oil companies, and the skills acquired in while studying for the PhD are likely to be applicable to a wide range of areas, including the oil industry.
Desired skills:
The successful candidate must have a degree in geology, strong numeric geological knowledge and understanding of natural systems behaviour and data acquisition. Experience in subsurface geology, paleo-geology, hydro-geology and ground water modelling will be beneficial. Knowledge of computational methods and petroleum engineering is desirable.
To apply send a CV to Dr V Demyanov, vasily.demyanov[ at ]pet.hw.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st July 2009.
Subject: PhD Studentship at the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Geological realism in reservoir models: uncertain data integration
A PhD studentship is available in the Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, to work on an industry funded Uncertainty Quantification project.
Improvement of geological realism in reservoir models is one of the ultimate goals in assessing uncertainty of production predictions. One of the ways to characterize realistic geology is to describe model components and relations in a form of prior distributions, which are based on relevant geological knowledge and data. For instance, a relation between curvature and widths for fluvial channels is supported by observation of contemporary river systems.
The PhD work will be focused on integration of geo-data from different fields – geology, hydrology, paleo-geology, geography – into sub-surface reservoir models. More efficient use of relevant data as informative priors aims to improve realism and prediction capability of the petroleum reservoir forecasting model. Uncertain forecast can be improved by using realistic quantification of model unknowns described by statistical priors, elicited from geological prior knowledge. Use of informative prior distribution in prediction modelling requires self-consistent description of complex dependencies hidden in data, which are subject to vast uncertainties and usually cannot be well represented analytically.
The candidate will join a dynamic and diverse team of post-docs and PhDs lead by Prof. Mike Christie. The research carried out by the team addresses aspects of uncertainty quantification including stochastic optimisation methods, geostatistics, machine learning, and employs high-level scientific computation (including a 84 node Linux cluster). The research is funded by a consortium of oil companies, and the skills acquired in while studying for the PhD are likely to be applicable to a wide range of areas, including the oil industry.
Desired skills:
The successful candidate must have a degree in geology, strong numeric geological knowledge and understanding of natural systems behaviour and data acquisition. Experience in subsurface geology, paleo-geology, hydro-geology and ground water modelling will be beneficial. Knowledge of computational methods and petroleum engineering is desirable.
To apply send a CV to Dr V Demyanov, vasily.demyanov[ at ]pet.hw.ac.uk
Closing date: 31st July 2009.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Norway: PhD Student Positions within Data Communications and Networking at SimTel Innovation
Fully financed PhD student positions within data communications and networking at SimTel Innovation, Norway
We are looking for skillful and hard working candidates with high academic credentials/results for PhD student positions within the area of data communication, computer networks and distributed systems at SimTel Innovation, a joint research project between Simula and the telecom operator, Telenor.
The PhD positions are targeted at the following research topics:
Peer-to-Peer (P2P), overlay networking
Multi-link access
Cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access, with focus on higher layers
Applications should be submitted by July 31st 2009. The applications must follow the guidelines described at http://simula.no/jobs/SimTel09 .
We offer a competitive salary that reflects that we are hand-picking only top candidates. The successful candidate should not need additional funding.
SimTel Innovation holds office at Simula Research Laboratory, a 15 minutes drive from the center of Oslo, Norway. The chosen PhD candidates will be enrolled in the 3-year PhD-program of the Simula School of Research and Innovation. The PhD degrees will be awarded by the University of Oslo.
More information about the positions can be found at http://simula.no/jobs/SimTel09 .
Closing date: July 31st 2009
We are looking for skillful and hard working candidates with high academic credentials/results for PhD student positions within the area of data communication, computer networks and distributed systems at SimTel Innovation, a joint research project between Simula and the telecom operator, Telenor.
The PhD positions are targeted at the following research topics:
Peer-to-Peer (P2P), overlay networking
Multi-link access
Cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access, with focus on higher layers
Applications should be submitted by July 31st 2009. The applications must follow the guidelines described at http://simula.no/jobs/SimTel09 .
We offer a competitive salary that reflects that we are hand-picking only top candidates. The successful candidate should not need additional funding.
SimTel Innovation holds office at Simula Research Laboratory, a 15 minutes drive from the center of Oslo, Norway. The chosen PhD candidates will be enrolled in the 3-year PhD-program of the Simula School of Research and Innovation. The PhD degrees will be awarded by the University of Oslo.
More information about the positions can be found at http://simula.no/jobs/SimTel09 .
Closing date: July 31st 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
UK: PhD Studentships in Informatics, School of Computing, Napier University, Edinburgh
PhD Studentships in Informatics, School of Computing, Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
Centre for Informatics Research School of Computing Edinburgh Napier University Applications are invited for a number of funded three-year PhD studentships within the Centre for Informatics Research. The studentships will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend), currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 becoming available.
Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study.
The studentship is expected to start on 01 October 2009.
The Centre for Informatics Research contains a number of research centres and undertakes research across a broad range of areas in computing and informatics. These include: bioinformatics; computer security and digital forensics; data mining; e-Democracy and e-Government; e-Health; emergent computing (optimisation, computer games & information retrieval); human-computer interaction; information society; information visualization; interaction design; knowledge management; mobile and distributed computing; pervasive adaptation; social informatics; and software reuse.
Details of the research areas and research centres can be found at http://www.cir.soc.napier.ac.uk/
Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study.
Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching.
Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.
Please send all formal applications, a research proposal, a CV and a completed “Supplementary Personal Information Form” and “Tuition Fee Classification Questionnaire” 01 August 2009 to:
Caroline Graham, Research Office, Edinburgh Napier University, Room 423, Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5LG Email: c.graham[ at ]napier.ac.uk Phone: 0131 455 6132
Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Smyth, Reader, m.smyth[ at ]napier.ac.uk, Phone: 0131 455 2733
Closing date: 01 August 2009
Centre for Informatics Research School of Computing Edinburgh Napier University Applications are invited for a number of funded three-year PhD studentships within the Centre for Informatics Research. The studentships will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend), currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 becoming available.
Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study.
The studentship is expected to start on 01 October 2009.
The Centre for Informatics Research contains a number of research centres and undertakes research across a broad range of areas in computing and informatics. These include: bioinformatics; computer security and digital forensics; data mining; e-Democracy and e-Government; e-Health; emergent computing (optimisation, computer games & information retrieval); human-computer interaction; information society; information visualization; interaction design; knowledge management; mobile and distributed computing; pervasive adaptation; social informatics; and software reuse.
Details of the research areas and research centres can be found at http://www.cir.soc.napier.ac.uk/
Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study.
Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching.
Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.
Please send all formal applications, a research proposal, a CV and a completed “Supplementary Personal Information Form” and “Tuition Fee Classification Questionnaire” 01 August 2009 to:
Caroline Graham, Research Office, Edinburgh Napier University, Room 423, Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5LG Email: c.graham[ at ]napier.ac.uk Phone: 0131 455 6132
Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Smyth, Reader, m.smyth[ at ]napier.ac.uk, Phone: 0131 455 2733
Closing date: 01 August 2009
Norway: Research fellow in Petroleum Engineering, The University of Stavanger
Research fellow in Petroleum Engineering, The University of Stavanger, Norway
The University of Stavanger invites applications for a three-year doctorate scholarship in petroleum engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Petroleum Engineering.
The title of the project is “Frontier petroleum geology exploration”.
Accretionary prisms are large wedges of sedimentary rocks that have been scrapped off the top of the descending oceanic plate along convergent plate margins. These sedimentary wedges have complex tectonic and infill history and are not well understood because they are located mostly under water with little subaerial exposure. Most geological data is limited to marine seismic. Few commercial hydrocarbons are produced from these tectonic settings, even though they are located in the proximity of large giant oil and gas fields. Therefore these regions are underexplored for hydrocarbons and may hold large quantities of reserves. The aim of the PhD research project is, by compiling and analyzing surface and subsurface data along accretionary prisms worldwide (e.g. Barbados, northern Australian shelf, Offshore Colombia, among others), to understand the different geologic processes that control their petroleum systems. Some specific geologic problems include: interaction between tectonics and sedimentation, source and reservoir rock distribution, preservation potential of hydrocarbon traps, etc. The project will develop from interpretation into classification schemes dependant on geologic processes that will have an impact on the understanding of the petroleum system and their economic importance for hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Applicants must have a Master degree in a geosciences related field related to petroleum. Previous experience in seismic and well interpretation using computer software, structural restorations, stratigraphy, and plate tectonics is desirable, but not necessary.
Applicants must have earned a Master of Science/-Technology degree. It is necessary to have obtained an average grade of B or better in order to qualify. The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a team, be creative and innovative. The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and written English.
The selected candidate will be admitted to the PhD program at the University of Stavanger with an agreement to complete the PhD within the duration of the scholarship.
The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, apart from a period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant centre of research.
The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 45, of NOK 353 200 per annum.
The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favourable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favourable interest rates.
Project description and further information about the position can be obtained from associate Professor Alejandro Escalona, telephone +47 51 83 22 59, e-mail alejandro.escalona[ at ]uis.no
Information about appointment procedures can be obtained from Senior Executive Officer Kathrine Molde, telephone +47 51 83 17 44, e-mail kathrine.molde[ at ]uis.no
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The University currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
The application must contain the following documents and material and be submitted in three copies:
A curriculum vita; including educational background and employment history
The form Utvidet søkerskjema (Information to be made available to the applicants)
Diplomas and certificates (certified by the educational institution)
References
List of publications
Any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant
addressed to:
University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
Institute of Petroleum Engineering
N-4036 Stavanger
Or to be sent to jobb-tn[ at ]uis.no
The application should be marked st.id 30029987.
Closing date for applications is July 31, 2009.
The University of Stavanger invites applications for a three-year doctorate scholarship in petroleum engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Petroleum Engineering.
The title of the project is “Frontier petroleum geology exploration”.
Accretionary prisms are large wedges of sedimentary rocks that have been scrapped off the top of the descending oceanic plate along convergent plate margins. These sedimentary wedges have complex tectonic and infill history and are not well understood because they are located mostly under water with little subaerial exposure. Most geological data is limited to marine seismic. Few commercial hydrocarbons are produced from these tectonic settings, even though they are located in the proximity of large giant oil and gas fields. Therefore these regions are underexplored for hydrocarbons and may hold large quantities of reserves. The aim of the PhD research project is, by compiling and analyzing surface and subsurface data along accretionary prisms worldwide (e.g. Barbados, northern Australian shelf, Offshore Colombia, among others), to understand the different geologic processes that control their petroleum systems. Some specific geologic problems include: interaction between tectonics and sedimentation, source and reservoir rock distribution, preservation potential of hydrocarbon traps, etc. The project will develop from interpretation into classification schemes dependant on geologic processes that will have an impact on the understanding of the petroleum system and their economic importance for hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Applicants must have a Master degree in a geosciences related field related to petroleum. Previous experience in seismic and well interpretation using computer software, structural restorations, stratigraphy, and plate tectonics is desirable, but not necessary.
Applicants must have earned a Master of Science/-Technology degree. It is necessary to have obtained an average grade of B or better in order to qualify. The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a team, be creative and innovative. The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and written English.
The selected candidate will be admitted to the PhD program at the University of Stavanger with an agreement to complete the PhD within the duration of the scholarship.
The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, apart from a period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant centre of research.
The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 45, of NOK 353 200 per annum.
The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favourable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favourable interest rates.
Project description and further information about the position can be obtained from associate Professor Alejandro Escalona, telephone +47 51 83 22 59, e-mail alejandro.escalona[ at ]uis.no
Information about appointment procedures can be obtained from Senior Executive Officer Kathrine Molde, telephone +47 51 83 17 44, e-mail kathrine.molde[ at ]uis.no
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The University currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
The application must contain the following documents and material and be submitted in three copies:
A curriculum vita; including educational background and employment history
The form Utvidet søkerskjema (Information to be made available to the applicants)
Diplomas and certificates (certified by the educational institution)
References
List of publications
Any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant
addressed to:
University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
Institute of Petroleum Engineering
N-4036 Stavanger
Or to be sent to jobb-tn[ at ]uis.no
The application should be marked st.id 30029987.
Closing date for applications is July 31, 2009.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
France: Postdoctoral Position in Surface Discharges Used as Plasma Actuator for Airflow Control Applications, University of Poitiers, France
Surface discharges used as plasma actuator for airflow control applications
A post-doctoral position of 12 months is proposed from September 2009 at Laboratoire d’Etudes Aérodynamiques, UMR 6609 CNRS, University of Poitiers, in the Electrohydrodynamic group. It deals with airflow control by plasma actuators.
The candidate will have to investigate different types of surface plasma discharges in quiescent and moving air at atmospheric pressure, and to develop specific measuring techniques to diagnostic the plasma and the associated electric wind. In fact, the experimental works conducted will deal with the electromechanical characterization of conventional and new plasma actuators such as large-scale extended plasmas, wall jets, plasma vortex generator. This will consist of pointing out the electrical behaviour of the different discharges, their mechanical effectiveness and the underlying electric wind dynamic.
These experimental works will be conducted within the framework of a European project (Plasmaero, FP7-AAT-2008-RTD), which seeks to demonstrate how surface discharges and spark discharges could be used to control aircraft aerodynamic flow. The Electrohydrodynamic group of University of Poitiers is well-known all over the world for its works on plasma actuators applied to airflow control (about 30 papers on this topic in international journal since 2000). The candidate will work in collaboration with recognized European partners. She (He) will benefits of a dynamics and favourable environment to
develop personal skills.
The candidate will have to be a specialist of non-thermal plasmas, knowledge in fluid mechanics and flow control are not prerequisite but would be appreciated.
The annual salary is of about 22 k€ (net salary)
Contact Informations:
Pr. Eric Moreau
LEA/University of Poitiers
Bld Marie et Pierre Curie
Teleport 2, BP 30179
86962 Futuroscope Cedex
email : Eric.moreau[ at ]lea.univ-poitiers.fr
A post-doctoral position of 12 months is proposed from September 2009 at Laboratoire d’Etudes Aérodynamiques, UMR 6609 CNRS, University of Poitiers, in the Electrohydrodynamic group. It deals with airflow control by plasma actuators.
The candidate will have to investigate different types of surface plasma discharges in quiescent and moving air at atmospheric pressure, and to develop specific measuring techniques to diagnostic the plasma and the associated electric wind. In fact, the experimental works conducted will deal with the electromechanical characterization of conventional and new plasma actuators such as large-scale extended plasmas, wall jets, plasma vortex generator. This will consist of pointing out the electrical behaviour of the different discharges, their mechanical effectiveness and the underlying electric wind dynamic.
These experimental works will be conducted within the framework of a European project (Plasmaero, FP7-AAT-2008-RTD), which seeks to demonstrate how surface discharges and spark discharges could be used to control aircraft aerodynamic flow. The Electrohydrodynamic group of University of Poitiers is well-known all over the world for its works on plasma actuators applied to airflow control (about 30 papers on this topic in international journal since 2000). The candidate will work in collaboration with recognized European partners. She (He) will benefits of a dynamics and favourable environment to
develop personal skills.
The candidate will have to be a specialist of non-thermal plasmas, knowledge in fluid mechanics and flow control are not prerequisite but would be appreciated.
The annual salary is of about 22 k€ (net salary)
Contact Informations:
Pr. Eric Moreau
LEA/University of Poitiers
Bld Marie et Pierre Curie
Teleport 2, BP 30179
86962 Futuroscope Cedex
email : Eric.moreau[ at ]lea.univ-poitiers.fr
Monday, July 13, 2009
USA: Postdoctoral Position in Protein / Antibody Engineering for the Therapy of Autoimmunity (85), University of Texas
Protein/Antibody Engineering for the Therapy of Autoimmunity (85)
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. E. Sally Ward at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Projects will include the use of state-of-the-art approaches to generate novel antibody-based therapeutics for autoimmunity and cancer. The work will involve the engineering of antibody-Fc receptor interactions and the use of new transgenic mouse models. These studies are of considerable relevance to the rapidly expanding use of antibodies as diagnostics and therapeutics in the biopharma industry. The projects are supported by institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the biopharma industry.
In collaboration with Prof. R.J. Ober, the laboratory provides a unique inter- and multi-disciplinary environment. Students have the opportunity to work on challenging technological problems in the framework of a laboratory that is devoted to the study of questions of fundamental biological relevance.
For more information on the research carried out in the laboratory see www4.utsouthwestern.edu/wardlab, or consult publications such as Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, in press, 2009; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 103, 18709-18714, 2006; Nature Biotechnol., 23, 1283-1288, 2005; J. Mol. Biol., 345, 1071-1081, 2005; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 101, 11076-11081, 2004;Nature Biotechnol., 15, 637-640, 1997; Nature, 341, 544-546, 1989.
Highly motivated applicants with a Ph.D. in any biological area, biotechnology or chemistry will be considered, but preference will be given to those with relevant research experience.
For inquiries please send materials (full resume, statement of interest, transcripts and names/contact information for three references) to wardlab[ at ]utsouthwestern.edu.
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. E. Sally Ward at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Projects will include the use of state-of-the-art approaches to generate novel antibody-based therapeutics for autoimmunity and cancer. The work will involve the engineering of antibody-Fc receptor interactions and the use of new transgenic mouse models. These studies are of considerable relevance to the rapidly expanding use of antibodies as diagnostics and therapeutics in the biopharma industry. The projects are supported by institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the biopharma industry.
In collaboration with Prof. R.J. Ober, the laboratory provides a unique inter- and multi-disciplinary environment. Students have the opportunity to work on challenging technological problems in the framework of a laboratory that is devoted to the study of questions of fundamental biological relevance.
For more information on the research carried out in the laboratory see www4.utsouthwestern.edu/wardlab, or consult publications such as Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, in press, 2009; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 103, 18709-18714, 2006; Nature Biotechnol., 23, 1283-1288, 2005; J. Mol. Biol., 345, 1071-1081, 2005; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 101, 11076-11081, 2004;Nature Biotechnol., 15, 637-640, 1997; Nature, 341, 544-546, 1989.
Highly motivated applicants with a Ph.D. in any biological area, biotechnology or chemistry will be considered, but preference will be given to those with relevant research experience.
For inquiries please send materials (full resume, statement of interest, transcripts and names/contact information for three references) to wardlab[ at ]utsouthwestern.edu.
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Postdoctoral Position in Control of Separation at the Trailing Edge of a NACA 0015 Airfoil by Plasma Actuators, University of Poitiers, France
Control of separation at the trailing edge of a NACA 0015 airfoil by plasma actuators
A post-doctoral position of 12 months is proposed from September 2009 at Laboratoire d’Etudes Aérodynamiques, UMR 6609 CNRS, University of Poitiers, in the Electrohydrodynamic group. It deals with airflow control by plasma actuators.
The candidate will have to perform aerodynamic experiments with different plasma actuators to prove and optimise their efficiency for aerodynamic flow control. He will investigate the ability of different plasma actuators in controlling the flow separation at the trailing edge of a NACA 0015 airfoil. She(He) will focus especially on the spatio-temporal dynamic of the natural detachment occurring at the trailing edge and the forced reattachment. Experiments will be performed in a large-scale wind tunnel (Re up to 106) by time-resolved measurements (high-speed visualization, high-speed PIV, LDV). The goal is to characterize accurately the dynamic of the control process in order to optimize the electrical input parameters of the actuator. An important part of the post-doctoral works will be dedicated to the design of largescale experiments in wind tunnel. Furthermore, the researcher will investigate how the noise produced by the flow separation occurring on the suction side of the airfoil may be reduced and she (he) will contribute to help for experiments conducted at ONERA about the control of wing tip vortex still by plasma actuation.
These experimental works will be conducted within the framework of a European project (Plasmaero, FP7-AAT-2008-RTD, 12 partners), which seeks to demonstrate how plasma discharges could be used to control aircraft aerodynamic flow. The Electrohydrodynamic group of University of Poitiers is well-known all over the world for its works on plasma actuators applied to airflow control (about 30 papers on this topic in international journal since 2000). The group as develop competence in plasma analysis and benefits of the large experience from LEA in advanced metrology.
The candidate will collaborate in lab with a plasma physician colleague supporting the definition and operations of the plasma actuator. Collaborative measurements performed in the large-scale wind tunnels of University of Poitiers are planned in the project. The candidate will assist these experiments guaranteeing strong interaction with international partners and a work in a favourable environment.
The candidate has to be a specialist of aerodynamics with knowledge in large-scale wind tunnel tests. Obviously, knowledge in flow control would be appreciated as well as experience in time-resolved data processing.
The contract is renewable for 12 months.
The annual salary is of about 22 k€ (net salary)
Contact:
Nicolas Benard
Assistant Professor, ‘Electrofluidodynamic’ Group
Laboratoire d’Etudes Aérodynamiques (LEA) UMR CNRS6609
Bld Marie et Pierre Curie
Téléport 2
BP 30179
86962 Futuroscope Cedex
France
Email: Nicolas.benard[ at ]lea.univ-poitiers.fr
A post-doctoral position of 12 months is proposed from September 2009 at Laboratoire d’Etudes Aérodynamiques, UMR 6609 CNRS, University of Poitiers, in the Electrohydrodynamic group. It deals with airflow control by plasma actuators.
The candidate will have to perform aerodynamic experiments with different plasma actuators to prove and optimise their efficiency for aerodynamic flow control. He will investigate the ability of different plasma actuators in controlling the flow separation at the trailing edge of a NACA 0015 airfoil. She(He) will focus especially on the spatio-temporal dynamic of the natural detachment occurring at the trailing edge and the forced reattachment. Experiments will be performed in a large-scale wind tunnel (Re up to 106) by time-resolved measurements (high-speed visualization, high-speed PIV, LDV). The goal is to characterize accurately the dynamic of the control process in order to optimize the electrical input parameters of the actuator. An important part of the post-doctoral works will be dedicated to the design of largescale experiments in wind tunnel. Furthermore, the researcher will investigate how the noise produced by the flow separation occurring on the suction side of the airfoil may be reduced and she (he) will contribute to help for experiments conducted at ONERA about the control of wing tip vortex still by plasma actuation.
These experimental works will be conducted within the framework of a European project (Plasmaero, FP7-AAT-2008-RTD, 12 partners), which seeks to demonstrate how plasma discharges could be used to control aircraft aerodynamic flow. The Electrohydrodynamic group of University of Poitiers is well-known all over the world for its works on plasma actuators applied to airflow control (about 30 papers on this topic in international journal since 2000). The group as develop competence in plasma analysis and benefits of the large experience from LEA in advanced metrology.
The candidate will collaborate in lab with a plasma physician colleague supporting the definition and operations of the plasma actuator. Collaborative measurements performed in the large-scale wind tunnels of University of Poitiers are planned in the project. The candidate will assist these experiments guaranteeing strong interaction with international partners and a work in a favourable environment.
The candidate has to be a specialist of aerodynamics with knowledge in large-scale wind tunnel tests. Obviously, knowledge in flow control would be appreciated as well as experience in time-resolved data processing.
The contract is renewable for 12 months.
The annual salary is of about 22 k€ (net salary)
Contact:
Nicolas Benard
Assistant Professor, ‘Electrofluidodynamic’ Group
Laboratoire d’Etudes Aérodynamiques (LEA) UMR CNRS6609
Bld Marie et Pierre Curie
Téléport 2
BP 30179
86962 Futuroscope Cedex
France
Email: Nicolas.benard[ at ]lea.univ-poitiers.fr
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Canada: Postdoctoral Fellow in Polymeric Biomaterials, University of British Columbia
Postdoctoral Fellow in Polymeric Biomaterials, University of British Columbia, Canada
Postdoctoral positions in the area of polymeric biomaterials at the UBC Centre for Blood Research (www.cbr.ubc.ca): We are looking for talented scientists with experience in polymeric biomaterials, polymer conjugates, polymer synthesis, surface modification and surface characterization for projects involving the development of materials for biomedical applications.
Requirements include a recent PhD with excellent publication record and relevant research experience. Experience with polymer conjugates, surface grafting & modification, surface analysis, monomer synthesis, biocompatible surfaces, blood compatible polymers and their assessment will be an asset. University of British Columbia offers a highly competitive research environment and is an equal opportunities employer.
Application
Please submit a letter of interest that includes research experience and career goals as well as a CV and names for three references electronically to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu at jay[ at ]pathology.ubc.ca
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu
2350 Health Sciences Mall
Centre for Blood Research
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
Email: jay[ at ]pathology.ubc.ca
Postdoctoral positions in the area of polymeric biomaterials at the UBC Centre for Blood Research (www.cbr.ubc.ca): We are looking for talented scientists with experience in polymeric biomaterials, polymer conjugates, polymer synthesis, surface modification and surface characterization for projects involving the development of materials for biomedical applications.
Requirements include a recent PhD with excellent publication record and relevant research experience. Experience with polymer conjugates, surface grafting & modification, surface analysis, monomer synthesis, biocompatible surfaces, blood compatible polymers and their assessment will be an asset. University of British Columbia offers a highly competitive research environment and is an equal opportunities employer.
Application
Please submit a letter of interest that includes research experience and career goals as well as a CV and names for three references electronically to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu at jay[ at ]pathology.ubc.ca
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu
2350 Health Sciences Mall
Centre for Blood Research
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
Email: jay[ at ]pathology.ubc.ca
USA: Postdoctoral Scientist in Molecular Mechanisms of Synapse Formation, Yale University
Postdoctoral Scientist in Molecular Mechanisms of Synapse Formation, Yale University, USA
A position is available for a postdoctoral scientist interested in studying the molecular mechanisms of synapse formation. We are investigating the roles of trans-synaptic adhesion molecules in the organization of synapses in the CNS. The structural and functional plasticity of synapses and the signaling pathways that operate during synapse assembly are two areas of specific interest. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a relevant background. Experience with live imaging of neurons in vitro and in vivo, electrophysiological techniques or mouse models is important for this position. Yale University offers a highly interactive neuroscience research environment and is an equal opportunities employer.
Please submit a letter of interest that includes research experience and career goals as well as a CV and names for three references electronically to Dr. Thomas Biederer at thomas.biederer[ at ]yale.edu
Dr. Thomas Biederer
Yale University
Department of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry
Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair
333 Cedar Street, SHM C 127
New Haven, CT 06520
USA
http://info.med.yale.edu/mbb/biederer/
A position is available for a postdoctoral scientist interested in studying the molecular mechanisms of synapse formation. We are investigating the roles of trans-synaptic adhesion molecules in the organization of synapses in the CNS. The structural and functional plasticity of synapses and the signaling pathways that operate during synapse assembly are two areas of specific interest. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a relevant background. Experience with live imaging of neurons in vitro and in vivo, electrophysiological techniques or mouse models is important for this position. Yale University offers a highly interactive neuroscience research environment and is an equal opportunities employer.
Please submit a letter of interest that includes research experience and career goals as well as a CV and names for three references electronically to Dr. Thomas Biederer at thomas.biederer[ at ]yale.edu
Dr. Thomas Biederer
Yale University
Department of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry
Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair
333 Cedar Street, SHM C 127
New Haven, CT 06520
USA
http://info.med.yale.edu/mbb/biederer/
Saturday, July 11, 2009
USA: Postdoctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Yale University, Department of Psychiatry
Postdoctoral Associate in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Yale University, Department of Psychiatry, USA
Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of MedicineThe Department of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position. The positions will involve participation in a new NIMH-funded functional imaging study of social neuroscience of schizophrenia.
Successful candidates will work closely with the Principal Investigator (Professor Bruce Wexler, M.D.), and coinvestigators with complimentary expertise in severe mental illness and cognitive neuroscience (Cenk Tek, MD, Morris Bell, PhD), and functional imaging (Todd Constable PhD). Positions are available August 2009 but start dates are flexible.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in 1)clinical psychology, including completion of an APPIC-approved internship, and experience in working with with severe mental illness; or 2) cognitive neuroscience or 3) social neuroscience and related disciplines. Past experience with schizophrenia and/or functional imaging studies is preferable.
The position follows NIH-levels for post-doc stipends. The position meets requirements for psychology licensure if necessary, is tailor-made for competitive application for the NIH loan repayment program, and is ideal for persons interested in pursuing either clinical or clinical-research careers. Intensive training and supervision will be provided and there are extensive (mentored) opportunities for collaborative research.
Interested candidates should send a CV and statement of interests and experiences (reference letters will be requested after initial review) by email to: Bruce Wexler, MD., Department of Psychiatry and Connecticut Mental Health Center, Yale University School of Medicine (bruce.wexler[ at ]yale.edu).
Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of MedicineThe Department of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a postdoctoral position. The positions will involve participation in a new NIMH-funded functional imaging study of social neuroscience of schizophrenia.
Successful candidates will work closely with the Principal Investigator (Professor Bruce Wexler, M.D.), and coinvestigators with complimentary expertise in severe mental illness and cognitive neuroscience (Cenk Tek, MD, Morris Bell, PhD), and functional imaging (Todd Constable PhD). Positions are available August 2009 but start dates are flexible.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in 1)clinical psychology, including completion of an APPIC-approved internship, and experience in working with with severe mental illness; or 2) cognitive neuroscience or 3) social neuroscience and related disciplines. Past experience with schizophrenia and/or functional imaging studies is preferable.
The position follows NIH-levels for post-doc stipends. The position meets requirements for psychology licensure if necessary, is tailor-made for competitive application for the NIH loan repayment program, and is ideal for persons interested in pursuing either clinical or clinical-research careers. Intensive training and supervision will be provided and there are extensive (mentored) opportunities for collaborative research.
Interested candidates should send a CV and statement of interests and experiences (reference letters will be requested after initial review) by email to: Bruce Wexler, MD., Department of Psychiatry and Connecticut Mental Health Center, Yale University School of Medicine (bruce.wexler[ at ]yale.edu).
Belgium: Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics of Public Policy / Law & Economics, Hasselt University
Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics of Public Policy / Law & Economics, Hasselt University, Belgium
Research will be carried out within the research group Public Economics in the fields of Economics of Public Policy or Law & Economics. The candidate is expected to make significant research contributions to the field of Economics of Public Policy or Law & Economics by means of publications in journals included in the SSCI-index. He is also expected to contribute to the development of the research group PEC. The current members are active in the field of regulatory impact assessment, but research in other areas within Economics of Public Policy or Law & Economics are welcomed. Initial appointment of 2 years, extendable with 3 years.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2009
Contact:
Vereeck, Lode
Hasselt University
lode.vereeck[ at ]uhasselt.be
Research will be carried out within the research group Public Economics in the fields of Economics of Public Policy or Law & Economics. The candidate is expected to make significant research contributions to the field of Economics of Public Policy or Law & Economics by means of publications in journals included in the SSCI-index. He is also expected to contribute to the development of the research group PEC. The current members are active in the field of regulatory impact assessment, but research in other areas within Economics of Public Policy or Law & Economics are welcomed. Initial appointment of 2 years, extendable with 3 years.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2009
Contact:
Vereeck, Lode
Hasselt University
lode.vereeck[ at ]uhasselt.be
Friday, July 10, 2009
Belgium: PhD Fellow in the Field of Medical Microbiology, University of Antwerp
PhD Fellow in the Field of Medical Microbiology, University of Antwerp, Belgium
The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.600 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy.
The Laboratory of Medical Microbiology within the Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute(VAXINFECTIO) of the faculty of Medicine has a fulltime position (m/v):
PhD fellow (100%) in the field of Medical Microbiology
Tasks:
you will prepare a PhD in the framework of a project studying medically relevant biofilms
you will study biofilm development and co-aggregation as well as antibiotic resistance in biofilms, utilizing both standard microbiological and state-of-the art molecular techniques .
Project:
Bacterial biofilms are a new concept in infectious disease, and can explain resistance to antibiotics and to host defenses along with being one of the most important factors responsible for bacterial persistence evidenced as chronic infections.
Profile:
you are holder of a master degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related subject with a strong interest in bacterial genetics and in laboratory work
good knowledge of English is required.
We offer:
a dehousse mandate for 12 months, which will be extended up to 3-4 years upon excellent performance
starting date is 1/10/2009
Interested?
To apply: Mail or e-mail your curriculum vitae + a one page letter in which you explain your interest in the position and in the field of research to:
herman.goossens[ at ]uza.be
Universiteit Antwerpen
Campus Drie Eiken
Vaxinfectio, Labo Medische Microbiologie
Universiteitsplein 1
2610 Antwerpen (Wilrijk)
Belgium
Phone: + 32 3 821 37 89
no later than 15/09/2009
For more information please contact prof. dr. Herman Goossens, herman.goossens[ at ]uza.be, + 32 3 821 37 89
The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.600 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy.
The Laboratory of Medical Microbiology within the Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute(VAXINFECTIO) of the faculty of Medicine has a fulltime position (m/v):
PhD fellow (100%) in the field of Medical Microbiology
Tasks:
you will prepare a PhD in the framework of a project studying medically relevant biofilms
you will study biofilm development and co-aggregation as well as antibiotic resistance in biofilms, utilizing both standard microbiological and state-of-the art molecular techniques .
Project:
Bacterial biofilms are a new concept in infectious disease, and can explain resistance to antibiotics and to host defenses along with being one of the most important factors responsible for bacterial persistence evidenced as chronic infections.
Profile:
you are holder of a master degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related subject with a strong interest in bacterial genetics and in laboratory work
good knowledge of English is required.
We offer:
a dehousse mandate for 12 months, which will be extended up to 3-4 years upon excellent performance
starting date is 1/10/2009
Interested?
To apply: Mail or e-mail your curriculum vitae + a one page letter in which you explain your interest in the position and in the field of research to:
herman.goossens[ at ]uza.be
Universiteit Antwerpen
Campus Drie Eiken
Vaxinfectio, Labo Medische Microbiologie
Universiteitsplein 1
2610 Antwerpen (Wilrijk)
Belgium
Phone: + 32 3 821 37 89
no later than 15/09/2009
For more information please contact prof. dr. Herman Goossens, herman.goossens[ at ]uza.be, + 32 3 821 37 89
UK: PhD Studentships in Computing, Edinburgh Napier University
PhD Studentships in Computing at Napier University, UK
PhD Studentships
Centre for Informatics Research
School of Computing
Edinburgh Napier University
Applications are invited for a number of funded three-year PhD studentships within the Centre for Informatics Research. The studentships will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend), currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 becoming available. Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study. The studentship is expected to start on 01 October 2009.
The Centre for Informatics Research contains a number of research centres and undertakes research across a broad range of areas in computing and informatics. These include: bioinformatics; computer security and digital forensics; data mining; e-Democracy and e-Government; e-Health; emergent computing (optimisation, computer games & information retrieval); human-computer interaction; information society; information visualization; interaction design; knowledge management; mobile and distributed computing; pervasive adaptation; social informatics; and software reuse. Details of the research areas and research centres can be found at http://www.cir.soc.napier.ac.uk/
Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study. Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.
An application form (RD1 form) and more general details on research can be found
at this page.
Please send all formal applications, a research proposal, a CV and a completed “Supplementary Personal Information Form” and “Tuition Fee Classification Questionnaire” 01 August 2009 to:
Caroline Graham, Research Office, Edinburgh Napier University, Room 423, Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5LG
Email: c.graham[ at ]napier.ac.uk
Phone:0131 455 6132
Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Smyth, Reader, m.smyth[ at ]napier.ac.uk, Phone: 0131 455 6132
PhD Studentships
Centre for Informatics Research
School of Computing
Edinburgh Napier University
Applications are invited for a number of funded three-year PhD studentships within the Centre for Informatics Research. The studentships will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend), currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 becoming available. Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study. The studentship is expected to start on 01 October 2009.
The Centre for Informatics Research contains a number of research centres and undertakes research across a broad range of areas in computing and informatics. These include: bioinformatics; computer security and digital forensics; data mining; e-Democracy and e-Government; e-Health; emergent computing (optimisation, computer games & information retrieval); human-computer interaction; information society; information visualization; interaction design; knowledge management; mobile and distributed computing; pervasive adaptation; social informatics; and software reuse. Details of the research areas and research centres can be found at http://www.cir.soc.napier.ac.uk/
Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study. Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.
An application form (RD1 form) and more general details on research can be found
at this page.
Please send all formal applications, a research proposal, a CV and a completed “Supplementary Personal Information Form” and “Tuition Fee Classification Questionnaire” 01 August 2009 to:
Caroline Graham, Research Office, Edinburgh Napier University, Room 423, Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5LG
Email: c.graham[ at ]napier.ac.uk
Phone:0131 455 6132
Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Smyth, Reader, m.smyth[ at ]napier.ac.uk, Phone: 0131 455 6132
Thursday, July 9, 2009
UK: PhD Studentships at University of the West of England
PhD Studentships at University of the West of England, UK
This is an exciting time to be at the University of the West of England. An excellent performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reinforced UWE’s position as one of the leading and fastest growing post-92 universities for research, and this growth is set to continue. In a move designed to create a truly distinctive 21st century university, we are doubling the size of the main Frenchay campus!
We now plan to build on this success and to take the University into the next stage of its research development by offering up to 32 new fully-funded PhD studentships in a range of subjects that have been identified as areas of world-class and internationally excellent research.
Current opportunities
Health and life sciences
Business and management
Environment and technology
Creative arts, culture and media
Law, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
For more information, please visit this page.
This is an exciting time to be at the University of the West of England. An excellent performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reinforced UWE’s position as one of the leading and fastest growing post-92 universities for research, and this growth is set to continue. In a move designed to create a truly distinctive 21st century university, we are doubling the size of the main Frenchay campus!
We now plan to build on this success and to take the University into the next stage of its research development by offering up to 32 new fully-funded PhD studentships in a range of subjects that have been identified as areas of world-class and internationally excellent research.
Current opportunities
Health and life sciences
Business and management
Environment and technology
Creative arts, culture and media
Law, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
For more information, please visit this page.
Singapore: Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Positions in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Positions in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Singapore
Dr. Qihua Xiong won 2nd batch Singapore National Research Foundation Research Fellowship (NRF-RF) and recently joined Nanyang Technological University as a Nanyang Assistant Professor. With a strong support from both NRF and NTU, Dr. Xiong is expecting to establish a vibrant group dedicated into the research in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Dr. Xiong finished his B.Sc. degree in Physics at Wuhan University in 1997. After obtained his M.Sc. degree in physics from Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2000, he went to United States of America to pursue his Ph.D. research. In 2006, he received his Ph.D. degree in materials science at The Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Professor Peter Eklund. His Ph.D. research covers from fundamental physical properties especially phonon properties of semiconductor nanowires, to nanomechanical properties and twinning superlattices in nanowires. He joined Professor Charles Lieber laboratory at Harvard as a postdoctoral research fellow in 2006. During his postdoctoral training, he has extended his research to include nanoelectronics and nanoelectronic devices for single molecule biosensing.
Dr. Xiong received several awards and fellowships during his graduate and undergraduate studies, including Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) fellowship (DOE and NSF, 2006), Graduate Award for Academic Excellence (The Pennsylvania State University, 2006), Excellent Graduate Fellowship Award (1998 and 1999, CAS), Hui Kai Fellowship Award (Wuhan University, 1996), Gui Zhiting-Xu Hailan Fellowship Award (Wuhan University, 1995) and Outstanding Student Award (Wuhan University, 1994).
Dr. Xiong’s group is seeking strongly motivated postdoctoral research fellows to carry out a multi-million dollar project (funded by Singapore National Research Foundation and Nanyang Technological University), which is on the cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, energy and nanoelectronic-bio interface for single molecule biosensing. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the project, candidates with a Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, chemistry (physical or polymer), biochemistry and biophysics are all encouraged to apply. Annual salary ranges from S$ 36,000-60,000, depending on qualification. Starting date is flexible and multiple positions are available.
We also keep hiring Ph.D. students with full scholarships support, undergraduate students who want to expand their horizon. For perspective Ph.D. students, please be advised that TOEFL and GRE scores are recommended but NOT required. Applicants can take equivalent English test organized by the school. Interested candidates from Physics, Chemistry, Biological, MatSE or EE should contact Dr. Qihua Xiong with their CVs. We are looking for highly passionate young students who are willing to devote themselves in the world-wide ambition and enterprise of nanotechnology. A master’s degree or demonstrated research experience in undergraduate is a plus.
Dr. Qihua Xiong
Email: Qihua[ at ]ntu.edu.sg
Tel: (65)-6513 8495
Mailing Address:
Nanyang Technological University
Division of Physics and Applied Physics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
21 Nanyang Link, SPMS-PAP-04-14
Singapore 637371
Dr. Qihua Xiong won 2nd batch Singapore National Research Foundation Research Fellowship (NRF-RF) and recently joined Nanyang Technological University as a Nanyang Assistant Professor. With a strong support from both NRF and NTU, Dr. Xiong is expecting to establish a vibrant group dedicated into the research in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Dr. Xiong finished his B.Sc. degree in Physics at Wuhan University in 1997. After obtained his M.Sc. degree in physics from Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2000, he went to United States of America to pursue his Ph.D. research. In 2006, he received his Ph.D. degree in materials science at The Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Professor Peter Eklund. His Ph.D. research covers from fundamental physical properties especially phonon properties of semiconductor nanowires, to nanomechanical properties and twinning superlattices in nanowires. He joined Professor Charles Lieber laboratory at Harvard as a postdoctoral research fellow in 2006. During his postdoctoral training, he has extended his research to include nanoelectronics and nanoelectronic devices for single molecule biosensing.
Dr. Xiong received several awards and fellowships during his graduate and undergraduate studies, including Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) fellowship (DOE and NSF, 2006), Graduate Award for Academic Excellence (The Pennsylvania State University, 2006), Excellent Graduate Fellowship Award (1998 and 1999, CAS), Hui Kai Fellowship Award (Wuhan University, 1996), Gui Zhiting-Xu Hailan Fellowship Award (Wuhan University, 1995) and Outstanding Student Award (Wuhan University, 1994).
Dr. Xiong’s group is seeking strongly motivated postdoctoral research fellows to carry out a multi-million dollar project (funded by Singapore National Research Foundation and Nanyang Technological University), which is on the cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, energy and nanoelectronic-bio interface for single molecule biosensing. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the project, candidates with a Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, chemistry (physical or polymer), biochemistry and biophysics are all encouraged to apply. Annual salary ranges from S$ 36,000-60,000, depending on qualification. Starting date is flexible and multiple positions are available.
We also keep hiring Ph.D. students with full scholarships support, undergraduate students who want to expand their horizon. For perspective Ph.D. students, please be advised that TOEFL and GRE scores are recommended but NOT required. Applicants can take equivalent English test organized by the school. Interested candidates from Physics, Chemistry, Biological, MatSE or EE should contact Dr. Qihua Xiong with their CVs. We are looking for highly passionate young students who are willing to devote themselves in the world-wide ambition and enterprise of nanotechnology. A master’s degree or demonstrated research experience in undergraduate is a plus.
Dr. Qihua Xiong
Email: Qihua[ at ]ntu.edu.sg
Tel: (65)-6513 8495
Mailing Address:
Nanyang Technological University
Division of Physics and Applied Physics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
21 Nanyang Link, SPMS-PAP-04-14
Singapore 637371
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
France: Postdoc in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)
France: Postdoc in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)
Postdoc in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), France
Identification of molecular mechanisms of pollutant-induced endocrine disruption in the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis.
Chemically-induced endocrine disruption mechanisms are poorly understood in most mollusc classes, so that specific biomarkers of such alterations remain at an early stage of development. In this context, the main objectives of the post-doc are :
(i) to identify relevant, mechanistically-based biomarkers of endocrine disruption (e.g., hormones, peptides, enzymes involved in hormone metabolism) in the freshwater gastropod Lymnaea stagnalis. Biomarker responses will be investigated in snails isolated from maternal lineages submitted to various levels of selection pressure due to exposure to known endocrine disruptors (e.g., EE2, MT) and selected pesticides for which endocrine disruption is suspected.
(ii) to link, in a mechanistic way, these biomarkers with fitness-related life-history traits (e.g., fecundity, growth, and embryonic viability). Cause-and-effect relationships will be further used in modelling approaches currently developed in the Group.
Candidates experience is required on mollusc (gastropod) endocrinology, and a thorough knowledge on the mode of action of endocrine disruptors in invertebrates is highly desirable. Methodological developments could be based on spectrophoto/fluorometry and HPLC.
Experimental facilities and technical staff will be provided to support the post-doc activities. Health insurance, low cost accommodation and catering facilities will also be provided.
More information can be found on www.inra.nl
Applications can be send by e-mail to Laurent.Lagadic[ at ]rennes.inra.fr
Closing date: 15 august 2009
Postdoc in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology, French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), France
Identification of molecular mechanisms of pollutant-induced endocrine disruption in the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis.
Chemically-induced endocrine disruption mechanisms are poorly understood in most mollusc classes, so that specific biomarkers of such alterations remain at an early stage of development. In this context, the main objectives of the post-doc are :
(i) to identify relevant, mechanistically-based biomarkers of endocrine disruption (e.g., hormones, peptides, enzymes involved in hormone metabolism) in the freshwater gastropod Lymnaea stagnalis. Biomarker responses will be investigated in snails isolated from maternal lineages submitted to various levels of selection pressure due to exposure to known endocrine disruptors (e.g., EE2, MT) and selected pesticides for which endocrine disruption is suspected.
(ii) to link, in a mechanistic way, these biomarkers with fitness-related life-history traits (e.g., fecundity, growth, and embryonic viability). Cause-and-effect relationships will be further used in modelling approaches currently developed in the Group.
Candidates experience is required on mollusc (gastropod) endocrinology, and a thorough knowledge on the mode of action of endocrine disruptors in invertebrates is highly desirable. Methodological developments could be based on spectrophoto/fluorometry and HPLC.
Experimental facilities and technical staff will be provided to support the post-doc activities. Health insurance, low cost accommodation and catering facilities will also be provided.
More information can be found on www.inra.nl
Applications can be send by e-mail to Laurent.Lagadic[ at ]rennes.inra.fr
Closing date: 15 august 2009
Belgium: PhD Studentship Bioinformatics / Systems Biology, University Gent
PhD Studentship Bioinformatics / Systems Biology, University Gent, Belgium
Job description:
For our group, we are looking for enthusiastic PhD students in bioinformatics/systems biology. You will be involved in a project which is highly complementary to ongoing research in the group, where microarray, proteomics and interaction data related to growth control is generated. You will be responsible for the application and development of computational methods to analyze and integrate these data. You will collaborate with both experimental and computational biologists to obtain a systems-level understanding of leaf growth.
Profile:
You have a degree in Bioinformatics, Informatics or in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Bioengineering.
You have a good knowledge/experience in programming (Perl, R, Java and/or C++).
You have knowledge or experience with databases (mySQL).
You have an interest in web design (PHP).
You speak English fluently.
You have good communication skills. You are a team player. You are independent and like to take initiative. You are flexible.
We offer a contract of 2 years, within University Gent, with the possibility of prolongation. We offer a diverse job in a young team, an open and informal work atmosphere and in modern facilities. The Department of Plant Systems Biology, VIB, University Gent (www.psb.ugent.be) is an internationally renowned and dynamic research institute that employs molecular genetics, genomics and bioinformatics to unravel developmental processes in plants and is led by Prof. Dirk Inzé.
Start date: as soon as possible, the position remains vacant until a suitable candidate is found.
Information: Further information can be obtained by contacting Stefanie De Bodt (stefanie.debodt[ at ]psb.ugent.be)
Application: Send your letter of motivation, your CV and if possible references to:
Hilde Diegenant
Department of Plant Systems Biology
Technologiepark 927
9052 Gent
Tel: +32 93313806
or through email to hilde.diegenant[ at ]psb.ugent.be
Job description:
For our group, we are looking for enthusiastic PhD students in bioinformatics/systems biology. You will be involved in a project which is highly complementary to ongoing research in the group, where microarray, proteomics and interaction data related to growth control is generated. You will be responsible for the application and development of computational methods to analyze and integrate these data. You will collaborate with both experimental and computational biologists to obtain a systems-level understanding of leaf growth.
Profile:
You have a degree in Bioinformatics, Informatics or in Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/Bioengineering.
You have a good knowledge/experience in programming (Perl, R, Java and/or C++).
You have knowledge or experience with databases (mySQL).
You have an interest in web design (PHP).
You speak English fluently.
You have good communication skills. You are a team player. You are independent and like to take initiative. You are flexible.
We offer a contract of 2 years, within University Gent, with the possibility of prolongation. We offer a diverse job in a young team, an open and informal work atmosphere and in modern facilities. The Department of Plant Systems Biology, VIB, University Gent (www.psb.ugent.be) is an internationally renowned and dynamic research institute that employs molecular genetics, genomics and bioinformatics to unravel developmental processes in plants and is led by Prof. Dirk Inzé.
Start date: as soon as possible, the position remains vacant until a suitable candidate is found.
Information: Further information can be obtained by contacting Stefanie De Bodt (stefanie.debodt[ at ]psb.ugent.be)
Application: Send your letter of motivation, your CV and if possible references to:
Hilde Diegenant
Department of Plant Systems Biology
Technologiepark 927
9052 Gent
Tel: +32 93313806
or through email to hilde.diegenant[ at ]psb.ugent.be
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Netherlands: PhD Position in Galactic Magnetism and Radio Astronomy, Leiden University / ASTRON
PhD position in Galactic Magnetism and Radio Astronomy at Leiden University/ASTRON
Leiden Observatory, in close collaboration with the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), invites applications for a graduate student position in observational radio astronomy. The successful applicant will work on Galactic interstellar medium and magnetic field studies with dr. Marijke Haverkorn (Leiden/ASTRON), in collaboration with dr. Peter Katgert (Leiden) and prof.dr. Ger de Bruyn (ASTRON/Kapteyn). He or she will make frequent visits to ASTRON to collaborate with ASTRON astronomers and engineers and work with the new and innovative low-frequency radio telescope LOFAR, which is being commissioned at ASTRON at the moment.
The PhD research will entail observational studies of the Galactic magnetic field and its interaction with the interstellar medium, using various telescopes. In particular, the student is expected to gain in-depth knowledge of the LOFAR telescope in order to obtain the science goals, and play a role in its commissioning. He or she will be part of the international LOFAR Magnetism community, and will interact closely with its members throughout Europe.
Leiden University has the largest department in astronomy in the Netherlands, and is a vibrant and active environment with cutting-edge science in a wide range of research areas. ASTRON, the Dutch focal point for radio astronomy, is an exciting and dynamic place especially now that the development of LOFAR, the largest telescope in the world, is finalizing.
We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic candidate who is eager to solve some of the mysteries of Cosmic Magnetism, as well as advance the commissioning and testing of LOFAR. The 4-year position is open to students of all nationalities with a Masters degree in astronomy or physics or the equivalent. The position is available immediately but the starting date is flexible. Review of applications will start July 15 but continue until the position is filled.
Applications should contain a curriculum vitae (including a list of university courses with grades), a statement of research experience and interest, and two letters of reference to be sent separately. Applications can be sent by email or regular mail to:
Marijke Haverkorn
ASTRON/Leiden University
PO Box 2
7990 AA Dwingeloo
Netherlands
+31 521 595708
haverkorn[ at ]astron.nl
Leiden Observatory, in close collaboration with the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), invites applications for a graduate student position in observational radio astronomy. The successful applicant will work on Galactic interstellar medium and magnetic field studies with dr. Marijke Haverkorn (Leiden/ASTRON), in collaboration with dr. Peter Katgert (Leiden) and prof.dr. Ger de Bruyn (ASTRON/Kapteyn). He or she will make frequent visits to ASTRON to collaborate with ASTRON astronomers and engineers and work with the new and innovative low-frequency radio telescope LOFAR, which is being commissioned at ASTRON at the moment.
The PhD research will entail observational studies of the Galactic magnetic field and its interaction with the interstellar medium, using various telescopes. In particular, the student is expected to gain in-depth knowledge of the LOFAR telescope in order to obtain the science goals, and play a role in its commissioning. He or she will be part of the international LOFAR Magnetism community, and will interact closely with its members throughout Europe.
Leiden University has the largest department in astronomy in the Netherlands, and is a vibrant and active environment with cutting-edge science in a wide range of research areas. ASTRON, the Dutch focal point for radio astronomy, is an exciting and dynamic place especially now that the development of LOFAR, the largest telescope in the world, is finalizing.
We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic candidate who is eager to solve some of the mysteries of Cosmic Magnetism, as well as advance the commissioning and testing of LOFAR. The 4-year position is open to students of all nationalities with a Masters degree in astronomy or physics or the equivalent. The position is available immediately but the starting date is flexible. Review of applications will start July 15 but continue until the position is filled.
Applications should contain a curriculum vitae (including a list of university courses with grades), a statement of research experience and interest, and two letters of reference to be sent separately. Applications can be sent by email or regular mail to:
Marijke Haverkorn
ASTRON/Leiden University
PO Box 2
7990 AA Dwingeloo
Netherlands
+31 521 595708
haverkorn[ at ]astron.nl
The Netherlands: PhD Studentships, a Systems Analysis of Rodent Animal Models of Human Disease, Academic Medical Center
PhD Studentships, a Systems Analysis of Rodent Animal Models of Human Disease, Academic Medical Center, The Netherlands
Function title: PhD student
Where:
Bioinformatics Laboratory, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam
Apply before July 15, 2009
Project
Model organisms have been essential for improving our knowledge of human disease. Especially rodents, mainly mouse and rat, are often used for this purpose, as well as for pre-clinical trials of new drugs and toxicology screens. However, often animal models fail to mimic human disease adequately. As a consequence drugs successfully tested in animal models fail in costly clinical trials or are falsely discarded. Goal of this project is to explore the suitability of rodents as a model organism for human disease, specifically metabolic syndrome. Since metabolic syndrome is a complex multifactorial group of metabolic conditions, a systems approach will be taken to uncover the molecular networks perturbed by disease. Specifically, we aim to validate the similarity of a large number of rodent models for metabolic syndrome to their human counterparts. The project is tightly linked to ongoing projects in biological and clinical groups at the AMC. This project is part of the second round of the BioRange programme of the Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre (NBIC; www.nbic.nl).
Tasks
The successful candidate will work towards a PhD degree in bioinformatics. We will build a compendium of rodent and human metabolic syndrome related gene expression datasets. We develop module-based joint analysis methods that search for conserved patterns consisting of sets of genes and sets of conditions in both rodent model and human under which they are co-expressed. These patterns are used to evaluate the molecular similarity of rodent models and their human counterpart. Conserved patterns will be further interpreted by constructing functional networks for metabolic syndrome in rodents and human. We expect methods developed and resulting conserved patterns and functional networks to be useful for elucidating the model mismatch and for increasing the predictive value of preclinical trials and toxicity screens.
Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic communicative team player with
a MSc in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, statistics, physics, plus a proven interest in biology
strong background in computer science (machine learning, graph algorithms, relational databases)
good programming knowledge (R, C/Java/C++, SQL)
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be on temporary basis for a maximum period of four years. Based on a full-time appointment (36 hours per week), compensation will be according to standard salary levels for PhD students starting with a salary of € 2046,- with a yearly growth to € 2622,- gross a month. The collective employment agreement of the AMC is applicable. Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. ir. P.D. Moerland
Bioinformatics Laboratory
Telephone number: +31 (0) 20 566 4660
E-mail address: p.d.moerland[ at ]amc.uva.nl
Contact:
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation, and be sent to:
AMC Medical Research BV.
Mevrouw M.J.Scholtemeijer
Personeel & Organisatie, J1A-229
Postbus 22660
1100 DD Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Function title: PhD student
Where:
Bioinformatics Laboratory, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam
Apply before July 15, 2009
Project
Model organisms have been essential for improving our knowledge of human disease. Especially rodents, mainly mouse and rat, are often used for this purpose, as well as for pre-clinical trials of new drugs and toxicology screens. However, often animal models fail to mimic human disease adequately. As a consequence drugs successfully tested in animal models fail in costly clinical trials or are falsely discarded. Goal of this project is to explore the suitability of rodents as a model organism for human disease, specifically metabolic syndrome. Since metabolic syndrome is a complex multifactorial group of metabolic conditions, a systems approach will be taken to uncover the molecular networks perturbed by disease. Specifically, we aim to validate the similarity of a large number of rodent models for metabolic syndrome to their human counterparts. The project is tightly linked to ongoing projects in biological and clinical groups at the AMC. This project is part of the second round of the BioRange programme of the Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre (NBIC; www.nbic.nl).
Tasks
The successful candidate will work towards a PhD degree in bioinformatics. We will build a compendium of rodent and human metabolic syndrome related gene expression datasets. We develop module-based joint analysis methods that search for conserved patterns consisting of sets of genes and sets of conditions in both rodent model and human under which they are co-expressed. These patterns are used to evaluate the molecular similarity of rodent models and their human counterpart. Conserved patterns will be further interpreted by constructing functional networks for metabolic syndrome in rodents and human. We expect methods developed and resulting conserved patterns and functional networks to be useful for elucidating the model mismatch and for increasing the predictive value of preclinical trials and toxicity screens.
Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic communicative team player with
a MSc in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, statistics, physics, plus a proven interest in biology
strong background in computer science (machine learning, graph algorithms, relational databases)
good programming knowledge (R, C/Java/C++, SQL)
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be on temporary basis for a maximum period of four years. Based on a full-time appointment (36 hours per week), compensation will be according to standard salary levels for PhD students starting with a salary of € 2046,- with a yearly growth to € 2622,- gross a month. The collective employment agreement of the AMC is applicable. Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. ir. P.D. Moerland
Bioinformatics Laboratory
Telephone number: +31 (0) 20 566 4660
E-mail address: p.d.moerland[ at ]amc.uva.nl
Contact:
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation, and be sent to:
AMC Medical Research BV.
Mevrouw M.J.Scholtemeijer
Personeel & Organisatie, J1A-229
Postbus 22660
1100 DD Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Monday, July 6, 2009
Hong Kong: PhD Positions in Biometrics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
PhD Positions in Biometrics
Two PhD positions with full scholarship are available in the Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Starting from August/September 2009. The applicants should have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering with relevant Master’s degree.
The applicants are also expected to have strong background in Pattern Recognition and/or Image Processing. The applicants should have excellent programming skills and candidates with experience in biometrics related work can expect preference. The successful candidate(s) are expected to directly work with Dr. Ajay Kumar in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The scholarships offered are highly competitive (about 13,000 HK$ p.m.). The applications received before 30/06/2009 will be reviewed immediately.
Please send your detailed CV (including aggregate marks, courses undertaken, project undertaken) to Dr. Ajay Kumar, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University via email at csajaykr[ at ]comp.polyu.edu.hk
The applicants who do not receive any response within four weeks of their application should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Two PhD positions with full scholarship are available in the Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Starting from August/September 2009. The applicants should have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering with relevant Master’s degree.
The applicants are also expected to have strong background in Pattern Recognition and/or Image Processing. The applicants should have excellent programming skills and candidates with experience in biometrics related work can expect preference. The successful candidate(s) are expected to directly work with Dr. Ajay Kumar in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The scholarships offered are highly competitive (about 13,000 HK$ p.m.). The applications received before 30/06/2009 will be reviewed immediately.
Please send your detailed CV (including aggregate marks, courses undertaken, project undertaken) to Dr. Ajay Kumar, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University via email at csajaykr[ at ]comp.polyu.edu.hk
The applicants who do not receive any response within four weeks of their application should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Germany: Research Associate and Doctoral Student in Behavioral Economics, Jacobs University Bremen
Research Associate and Doctoral Student in Behavioral Economics, Jacobs University Bremen, Germany
The Professor of Behavioral Economics at the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development, Jacobs University Bremen? invites applications for the position of a Research Associate and Doctoral Student in Behavioral Economics.
Necessary qualifications are:
Master’s degree or Diploma in Economics or Business Administration
Excellent knowledge in the fields of Micro-Economic Theory and Statistics / Micro-Econometrics
Excellent written and spoken German and English
Strong interest in an academic career and influential applied research
Strong quantitative research skills
Additionally, beneficial for the position are prior experience in experimental economics and an interest in any of the following topics: personnel and labor economics, social norms and strategic interaction, change across the life span, and the ramifications and exigencies of demographic changes in society.
Job description:
Assisting in the ?acquisition of third party funding and other administrative tasks. Conducting research on the above topics; developing and pursuing own research ideas; preparing a PhD thesis.
We offer a contract for 24 months with 50% of the normal working hours.
Candidates should submit a complete application – including a CV, a description of the applicant’s (research) experience and future research interests, a PDF version of the Master thesis as well as one reference – asap to
d.dittrich[ at ]jacobs-university.de
or to the following address:
Jacobs University Bremen
Prof. Dr. D. A. V. Dittrich
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany
Electronic application is encouraged. For further information on our research center, please visit us at this page and http://behavioraleconomics.eu
Application Deadline: July 17, 2009
The Professor of Behavioral Economics at the Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development, Jacobs University Bremen? invites applications for the position of a Research Associate and Doctoral Student in Behavioral Economics.
Necessary qualifications are:
Master’s degree or Diploma in Economics or Business Administration
Excellent knowledge in the fields of Micro-Economic Theory and Statistics / Micro-Econometrics
Excellent written and spoken German and English
Strong interest in an academic career and influential applied research
Strong quantitative research skills
Additionally, beneficial for the position are prior experience in experimental economics and an interest in any of the following topics: personnel and labor economics, social norms and strategic interaction, change across the life span, and the ramifications and exigencies of demographic changes in society.
Job description:
Assisting in the ?acquisition of third party funding and other administrative tasks. Conducting research on the above topics; developing and pursuing own research ideas; preparing a PhD thesis.
We offer a contract for 24 months with 50% of the normal working hours.
Candidates should submit a complete application – including a CV, a description of the applicant’s (research) experience and future research interests, a PDF version of the Master thesis as well as one reference – asap to
d.dittrich[ at ]jacobs-university.de
or to the following address:
Jacobs University Bremen
Prof. Dr. D. A. V. Dittrich
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany
Electronic application is encouraged. For further information on our research center, please visit us at this page and http://behavioraleconomics.eu
Application Deadline: July 17, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Germany: PostDoc Position in Micro Economic Theory, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin
Germany: PostDoc Position in Micro Economic Theory, Humboldt-Universität, Berlin
PostDoc Position in Micro Economic Theory, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Germany
The Humboldt-Universität of Berlin invites applications for a PostDoc position (full-time until 31.12.2012). This position is part of the collaborative research center 649 (http://sfb649.wiwi.hu-berlin.de/) and deals with “regulatory risk”.
Applicants should have a primary research interest in micro economic theory. The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in economics and an established research program that may include, but is not limited to: contract theory, industrial organization, the economics of regulation, mechanism design, information economics.
The following documents should be included for your application to be complete: (1) Cover letter, (2) statement of research; (3) current curriculum vita; (3) up to three reference letters; (4) up to three research papers.
Please send your application with reference DR/099/08 electronically or via postal mail to Prof. Dr. Roland Strausz, Institute for Micro Economic Theory, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Spandauerstraße 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany.
Application Deadline: July 10, 2009
Contact:
Roland Strausz
Humboldt Universität Berlin
strauszr[ at ]wiwi.hu-berlin.de
PostDoc Position in Micro Economic Theory, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Germany
The Humboldt-Universität of Berlin invites applications for a PostDoc position (full-time until 31.12.2012). This position is part of the collaborative research center 649 (http://sfb649.wiwi.hu-berlin.de/) and deals with “regulatory risk”.
Applicants should have a primary research interest in micro economic theory. The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in economics and an established research program that may include, but is not limited to: contract theory, industrial organization, the economics of regulation, mechanism design, information economics.
The following documents should be included for your application to be complete: (1) Cover letter, (2) statement of research; (3) current curriculum vita; (3) up to three reference letters; (4) up to three research papers.
Please send your application with reference DR/099/08 electronically or via postal mail to Prof. Dr. Roland Strausz, Institute for Micro Economic Theory, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, Spandauerstraße 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany.
Application Deadline: July 10, 2009
Contact:
Roland Strausz
Humboldt Universität Berlin
strauszr[ at ]wiwi.hu-berlin.de
Austria: PhD Studentships in Quantitative Methods / Logistics, University of Vienna
PhD Studentships in Quantitative Methods / Logistics, University of Vienna, Austria
PhD-position in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Quantitative Methods
The chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Vienna offers a PhD-candidate position in its expanding international research team. The position includes participation in the faculty’s PhD program in Logistics and Operations Management and the opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. A four year scholarship, the possibility to spend some time at a foreign research institution, and to present research results at leading international conferences are provided. The position further offers the opportunity to gain teaching experience (all Logistics and Supply Chain courses are taught in English) and to disseminate the research results within projects with industry. Our research areas include supply chain inventory management (especially service parts and retail applications), supply chain coordination (using game theoretic approaches), and strategic network design.
The Department of Business Administration is, according to the latest ranking by Handelsblatt, the #1 research institution in Business Administration in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The city of Vienna, according to the latest Mercer survey, offers the highest quality of life worldwide.
If you are interested you should have completed (or be close to completion) of a master degree (Diploma / Magister) in Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Information Systems, or Mathematical Economics with excellent records. Please send us your full application, including
letter of motivation,
resumé,
transcript of records,
relevant certificates.
to alexandra.ederer[ at ]univie.ac.at
Application Deadline: July 13, 2009
Contact:
Minner, Stefan
University of Vienna
stefan.minner[ at ]univie.ac.at
PhD-position in Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Quantitative Methods
The chair of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Vienna offers a PhD-candidate position in its expanding international research team. The position includes participation in the faculty’s PhD program in Logistics and Operations Management and the opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of experienced senior researchers. A four year scholarship, the possibility to spend some time at a foreign research institution, and to present research results at leading international conferences are provided. The position further offers the opportunity to gain teaching experience (all Logistics and Supply Chain courses are taught in English) and to disseminate the research results within projects with industry. Our research areas include supply chain inventory management (especially service parts and retail applications), supply chain coordination (using game theoretic approaches), and strategic network design.
The Department of Business Administration is, according to the latest ranking by Handelsblatt, the #1 research institution in Business Administration in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The city of Vienna, according to the latest Mercer survey, offers the highest quality of life worldwide.
If you are interested you should have completed (or be close to completion) of a master degree (Diploma / Magister) in Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Management Information Systems, or Mathematical Economics with excellent records. Please send us your full application, including
letter of motivation,
resumé,
transcript of records,
relevant certificates.
to alexandra.ederer[ at ]univie.ac.at
Application Deadline: July 13, 2009
Contact:
Minner, Stefan
University of Vienna
stefan.minner[ at ]univie.ac.at
Saturday, July 4, 2009
UK: PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Oxford Brookes University
PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Oxford Brookes University, UK
Three Fully funded 3-year PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems
Intelligent Transport Systems
Oxford Brookes University Doctoral Training Programme
Stipend:
£14,000 tax-free per annum UK/EU students (plus fees paid)
£12,000 tax-free per annum International students (plus fees paid)
Start Date: Sept/October 2009
Deadline: 10 July 2009
Eligibility: Applicants should have or hope to obtain a first class degree or postgraduate degree in a engineering, mathematical, computer science or analytical subject. If you are interested in these studentships then please fill in the application form and obtain references as per instructions in the given form below. Open to Home, EU and International candidates.
The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Doctoral Training programme resides within the School of Technology at Oxford Brookes University. The School is situated in a new £8 million teaching and research facility. The School also has an international reputation in several research areas and performed well in the recent Research Assessment Exercise. For more details about our research please see http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research.
The ITS programme focuses on the development of intelligent vehicle and traffic systems. The two main motivations for this research are: (a) the need for safe and environmentally sustainable transport systems, and (b) to develop technology for autonomous vehicles.
The programme invites applications for three fully funded PhD studentships for application details, please contact: neil.fellows[ at ]brookes.ac.uk
Further details:
http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research/intelligent-transport-systems
Three Fully funded 3-year PhD Studentships in Intelligent Transport Systems
Intelligent Transport Systems
Oxford Brookes University Doctoral Training Programme
Stipend:
£14,000 tax-free per annum UK/EU students (plus fees paid)
£12,000 tax-free per annum International students (plus fees paid)
Start Date: Sept/October 2009
Deadline: 10 July 2009
Eligibility: Applicants should have or hope to obtain a first class degree or postgraduate degree in a engineering, mathematical, computer science or analytical subject. If you are interested in these studentships then please fill in the application form and obtain references as per instructions in the given form below. Open to Home, EU and International candidates.
The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Doctoral Training programme resides within the School of Technology at Oxford Brookes University. The School is situated in a new £8 million teaching and research facility. The School also has an international reputation in several research areas and performed well in the recent Research Assessment Exercise. For more details about our research please see http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research.
The ITS programme focuses on the development of intelligent vehicle and traffic systems. The two main motivations for this research are: (a) the need for safe and environmentally sustainable transport systems, and (b) to develop technology for autonomous vehicles.
The programme invites applications for three fully funded PhD studentships for application details, please contact: neil.fellows[ at ]brookes.ac.uk
Further details:
http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research/intelligent-transport-systems
France: PhD Scholarship in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing, FEMTO-ST, Besançon
Applications are invited for a three year PhD scholarship in the FEMTO-ST Institute (see www.femto-st.fr) at Besançon FRANCE.
This PhD project will form part of a wider project which aims to develop new mathematical tools and a general software dedicated to Arrays of Microsystems. Arrays of Microsystems have been developed and continue their expansion in a number of scientific and technical fields. The research of the project will focus on deriving general multi-scale multi-physical models able to cover large classes of such systems. The multi-scale mathematical methods will be rooted in recently developed techniques by our group or collaborators. Part of mathematical modeling will be done in collaboration with a Laboratory of Mathematics.
The scholarship is valued at about €1.000 net per month for three years. It will be available from 1 October 2009. Application to a room on the campus is possible for low rate. Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree and, preferably, a master’s qualification in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics or Mechanics, or comparable postgraduate work experience.
Closing date for applications: July 15th, 2009.
Please email a CV and letter outlining your areas of research interest, along with names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your academic suitability to Dr Michel Lenczner (michel.lenczner[ at ]utbm.fr).
Further information on this project can be obtained by contacting:
Professor Michel Lenczner
FEMTO-ST
26, Chemin de l’épitaphe
25030 Besançon
phone: +33 (0) 81 40 28 27
email: michel.lenczner[ at ]utbm.fr
This PhD project will form part of a wider project which aims to develop new mathematical tools and a general software dedicated to Arrays of Microsystems. Arrays of Microsystems have been developed and continue their expansion in a number of scientific and technical fields. The research of the project will focus on deriving general multi-scale multi-physical models able to cover large classes of such systems. The multi-scale mathematical methods will be rooted in recently developed techniques by our group or collaborators. Part of mathematical modeling will be done in collaboration with a Laboratory of Mathematics.
The scholarship is valued at about €1.000 net per month for three years. It will be available from 1 October 2009. Application to a room on the campus is possible for low rate. Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree and, preferably, a master’s qualification in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics or Mechanics, or comparable postgraduate work experience.
Closing date for applications: July 15th, 2009.
Please email a CV and letter outlining your areas of research interest, along with names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your academic suitability to Dr Michel Lenczner (michel.lenczner[ at ]utbm.fr).
Further information on this project can be obtained by contacting:
Professor Michel Lenczner
FEMTO-ST
26, Chemin de l’épitaphe
25030 Besançon
phone: +33 (0) 81 40 28 27
email: michel.lenczner[ at ]utbm.fr
Friday, July 3, 2009
UK: PhD Scholarships at University of Teesside
PhD Scholarships at University of Teesside, UK
University of Teesside, UK
Research Doctoral Scholarships
We are offering seven full-time Research Doctoral Scholarships across a broad range of subject areas including: computing, psychology, health, science and engineering and the arts.
The scholarships are aligned to key areas of research strength within our research institutes allied with those subjects. The awards will be for a period of three years and include fees (home/EU or international rate) and an annual stipend of £12,600. Successful applicants should be in a position to take up the scholarships in August 2009 or shortly thereafter.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/research/scholarship.cfm
University of Teesside, UK
Research Doctoral Scholarships
We are offering seven full-time Research Doctoral Scholarships across a broad range of subject areas including: computing, psychology, health, science and engineering and the arts.
The scholarships are aligned to key areas of research strength within our research institutes allied with those subjects. The awards will be for a period of three years and include fees (home/EU or international rate) and an annual stipend of £12,600. Successful applicants should be in a position to take up the scholarships in August 2009 or shortly thereafter.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/research/scholarship.cfm
France: PhD Studentships in Multiscale Models for Arrays of Microsystems, FEMTO-ST
Phd: Multiscale Models for Arrays of Microsystems
Research Area: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Scientific Computation
Required Background: Partial Differential Equations, Continuum Mechanics, Numerical Methods, Programming skill
Grant: Supported by the Region Council of Franche-Comté, FRANCE
Expected work: At FEMTO-ST, we are developing both new mathematical tools and a software dedicated to this new field of Arrays of Microsystems described hereafter. During the thesis, we aim at deriving general multi-scale multi-physical models able to cover large classes of these systems. The multi-scale mathematical methods will be rooted in recently developed techniques, as homogenization in strongly heterogeneous media for dynamical problems, our new wave two-scale convergence and two-scale convergence in periodic electrical networks. Part of mathematical modeling will be done in collaboration with the Laboratory of Mathematics at Besançon.
Arrays of Microsystems: Micro-fabrication techniques yield a large variety of devices used as sensors, as actuators or even as complete systems including sensors/actuators/control processing. In an increasing number of applications, there is an interest in designing networks of micro-systems (in a same chip) instead of single ones. They are made of a repetition of a same unit or of a parameterized unit.
We cite a number of micro-system arrays, some of them being fabricated in our institute: Cantilever Arrays (like for Atomic Force Microscope Arrays, with a large range of applications in nanosciences and nanotechnologies), Micro-mirror arrays, or Micro-lens arrays (used for beamers, adaptive telescopes, lithography masks, as well as for numerous optic filters for optic fibers or laser arrays), Coupled Resonator arrays, Acoustic Probes based on micro-fabricated transducers (operating thanks to a capacitive, or a piezoelectric or a magneto-strictive effect), Surface or Body Acoustic Waves devices (converting acoustic waves into electric signal and reciprocally, used in particular for phone cells), Photonic crystals or Phononic structures (for emission, transmission, amplification, detection, and modulation of wave light or acoustic waves), and Micro-membrane arrays (for pressure regulation or for sonography and other acoustic applications).
Contact and Technical Staff
Michel LENCZNER
FEMTO-ST, Frequency-Time Department
32, rue de l’Observatoire
25044 Besançon Cedex - FRANCE
email: michel.lenczner[ at ]utbm.fr
Tél : 03 81 83 26 69 / 03 81 85 39 89
Research Area: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Scientific Computation
Required Background: Partial Differential Equations, Continuum Mechanics, Numerical Methods, Programming skill
Grant: Supported by the Region Council of Franche-Comté, FRANCE
Expected work: At FEMTO-ST, we are developing both new mathematical tools and a software dedicated to this new field of Arrays of Microsystems described hereafter. During the thesis, we aim at deriving general multi-scale multi-physical models able to cover large classes of these systems. The multi-scale mathematical methods will be rooted in recently developed techniques, as homogenization in strongly heterogeneous media for dynamical problems, our new wave two-scale convergence and two-scale convergence in periodic electrical networks. Part of mathematical modeling will be done in collaboration with the Laboratory of Mathematics at Besançon.
Arrays of Microsystems: Micro-fabrication techniques yield a large variety of devices used as sensors, as actuators or even as complete systems including sensors/actuators/control processing. In an increasing number of applications, there is an interest in designing networks of micro-systems (in a same chip) instead of single ones. They are made of a repetition of a same unit or of a parameterized unit.
We cite a number of micro-system arrays, some of them being fabricated in our institute: Cantilever Arrays (like for Atomic Force Microscope Arrays, with a large range of applications in nanosciences and nanotechnologies), Micro-mirror arrays, or Micro-lens arrays (used for beamers, adaptive telescopes, lithography masks, as well as for numerous optic filters for optic fibers or laser arrays), Coupled Resonator arrays, Acoustic Probes based on micro-fabricated transducers (operating thanks to a capacitive, or a piezoelectric or a magneto-strictive effect), Surface or Body Acoustic Waves devices (converting acoustic waves into electric signal and reciprocally, used in particular for phone cells), Photonic crystals or Phononic structures (for emission, transmission, amplification, detection, and modulation of wave light or acoustic waves), and Micro-membrane arrays (for pressure regulation or for sonography and other acoustic applications).
Contact and Technical Staff
Michel LENCZNER
FEMTO-ST, Frequency-Time Department
32, rue de l’Observatoire
25044 Besançon Cedex - FRANCE
email: michel.lenczner[ at ]utbm.fr
Tél : 03 81 83 26 69 / 03 81 85 39 89
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Germany: MSc Scholarships in Geospatial Technologies and Geoinformatics, University of Muenster
MSc Scholarships in Geospatial Technologies and Geoinformatics, University of Muenster, Germany
Call for applications - scholarships for MSc in Geospatial Technologies and MSc in Geoinformatics (specific countries)
With the support of the North-Rhine-Westphalian Ministry for Innovation, Science, Research and Technology (MIWFT), the Institute for Geoinformatics offers
Five scholarships for the MSc program in Geoinformatics (4 semesters, start October 1, 2009)
Two partial scholarships for the MSc program in Geospatial Technologies (3 semesters, start September 4, 2009) for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China (P.R.), Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay.
The scholarships include
Tuition waiver for all semesters
Scholarship: 850 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
Support health insurance: 70 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
Support travel costs according to real costs: up to 1.000 € for a flight to/from Europe before starting/after finishing the program and up to 1.000 € for one home flight to/from Europe in between.
Application deadline: July 31, 2009
Call for applications - scholarships for MSc in Geospatial Technologies and MSc in Geoinformatics (specific countries)
With the support of the North-Rhine-Westphalian Ministry for Innovation, Science, Research and Technology (MIWFT), the Institute for Geoinformatics offers
Five scholarships for the MSc program in Geoinformatics (4 semesters, start October 1, 2009)
Two partial scholarships for the MSc program in Geospatial Technologies (3 semesters, start September 4, 2009) for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China (P.R.), Costa Rica, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay.
The scholarships include
Tuition waiver for all semesters
Scholarship: 850 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
Support health insurance: 70 € per month (not for the first semester in Spain or Portugal (September 4, 2009 – February 28, 2010) in the MSc in Geospatial Technologies)
Support travel costs according to real costs: up to 1.000 € for a flight to/from Europe before starting/after finishing the program and up to 1.000 € for one home flight to/from Europe in between.
Application deadline: July 31, 2009
Canada: PhD Positions in Chemical and Material Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton
PhD - Position in Chem. & Mater. Eng. Dept, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Applications are invited for up to two fully funded PhD positions at the newly established Distributed Parameter Systems Chemical Research Laboratory (DPSCRL) in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering Depatment, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
The successful candidates will be enrolled in the PhD Program in Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at UofA, supervised by Dr. Dubljevic Stevan. Contingent upon satisfactory performance in both research and teaching duties, a total fi nancial support of approximately CDN$ 24-26,000 per annum for a maximum of 4 years (with possible half/one year extension), will be provided to the successful candidate.
A suitable background is Master of Science in Chemical engineering, Process Control, Chemical Engineering with Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics; speci cally with interest in control, applied mathematics and transport phenomena.
The research project aims at development of distributed process control algorithms which can successfully serve in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology based industries. In particular, the model predictive control of the distributed parameter systems (tubular reactors, packed-bed reactors, fluid flow systems) is going to be explored from the theoretical and practical controller realizations applicable in the real world applications. In addition, relevant research topics also include the recent advances in development of highly important medical devices such as de brillators and an analysis of transport phenomena in blood fluid flow, multiscale modeling and computation of relevant semiconductor processing conditions for the optimization and control purposes.
Application procedure:
The application shall be written in English and should includethe following items:
An application of a maximum of one/two A4 pages containing your speci c quali cations for the position, with explanation of your speci c interests in projects
Copies of education certi cates, including grade reports and other documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents to e-mail:
Stevan.Dubljevic[ at ]ualberta.ca
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Stevan Dubljevic
Chemical & Materials Engineering Department
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2V4
Tel: 780-248-1596
Fax:780-492-2881
e-mail:Stevan.Dubljevic[ at ]ualberta.ca
Applications are invited for up to two fully funded PhD positions at the newly established Distributed Parameter Systems Chemical Research Laboratory (DPSCRL) in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering Depatment, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
The successful candidates will be enrolled in the PhD Program in Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at UofA, supervised by Dr. Dubljevic Stevan. Contingent upon satisfactory performance in both research and teaching duties, a total fi nancial support of approximately CDN$ 24-26,000 per annum for a maximum of 4 years (with possible half/one year extension), will be provided to the successful candidate.
A suitable background is Master of Science in Chemical engineering, Process Control, Chemical Engineering with Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics; speci cally with interest in control, applied mathematics and transport phenomena.
The research project aims at development of distributed process control algorithms which can successfully serve in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology based industries. In particular, the model predictive control of the distributed parameter systems (tubular reactors, packed-bed reactors, fluid flow systems) is going to be explored from the theoretical and practical controller realizations applicable in the real world applications. In addition, relevant research topics also include the recent advances in development of highly important medical devices such as de brillators and an analysis of transport phenomena in blood fluid flow, multiscale modeling and computation of relevant semiconductor processing conditions for the optimization and control purposes.
Application procedure:
The application shall be written in English and should includethe following items:
An application of a maximum of one/two A4 pages containing your speci c quali cations for the position, with explanation of your speci c interests in projects
Copies of education certi cates, including grade reports and other documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents to e-mail:
Stevan.Dubljevic[ at ]ualberta.ca
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Stevan Dubljevic
Chemical & Materials Engineering Department
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2V4
Tel: 780-248-1596
Fax:780-492-2881
e-mail:Stevan.Dubljevic[ at ]ualberta.ca
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ireland: PhD Scholarship in Geocomputation, Spatial Statistics and Geovisual Analytics - SSGA, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
The National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG, http://ncg.nuim.ie) at the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM, http://www.nuim.ie) currently has an open position for a PhD Scholarship in Geocomputation on research topic “Spatial Statistics and Geovisual Analytics - SSGA”. The student will be expected to look at a spatial statistcal method, the spatio-temporal Geographically Weighted Regression and investigate how to combine this methodology with Geovisual Analytical exploration.
See the following for a brief project description and more information on how to apply:
http://ncg.nuim.ie/ncg/funding/positions/ssga.html
We are looking for students who have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (computer science / spatial statistics / applied mathematics / computational science / geography / GIScience / geoinformatics), preferably a masters degree and relevant programming/computer skills (or if not, are willing to learn these).
The successful applicant will be provided with desk space, office and computing facilities, travel funding, research training and a supportive work environment. In return, he/she will partake in the full life of NCG, including attending courses and events and providing assistance in the organisation of activities and part-time teaching.
The scholarship is valued at 18,000 EUR per year for a period of four years as a tax-free stipend. In addition, tuition fees will be paid for the successful candidate at Irish/EU rates. Scholarship duration: 1 Sept 2009 - 31 Aug 2013.
Please note that unfortunately we can not provide the international supplement to tuition fees for non-EU students (this currently amounts to additional 5,000 EUR per year, but that amount might increase) and non-EU applicants will have to find their own funding to cover the supplement.
Application deadline: 10 July 2009
See the following for a brief project description and more information on how to apply:
http://ncg.nuim.ie/ncg/funding/positions/ssga.html
We are looking for students who have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (computer science / spatial statistics / applied mathematics / computational science / geography / GIScience / geoinformatics), preferably a masters degree and relevant programming/computer skills (or if not, are willing to learn these).
The successful applicant will be provided with desk space, office and computing facilities, travel funding, research training and a supportive work environment. In return, he/she will partake in the full life of NCG, including attending courses and events and providing assistance in the organisation of activities and part-time teaching.
The scholarship is valued at 18,000 EUR per year for a period of four years as a tax-free stipend. In addition, tuition fees will be paid for the successful candidate at Irish/EU rates. Scholarship duration: 1 Sept 2009 - 31 Aug 2013.
Please note that unfortunately we can not provide the international supplement to tuition fees for non-EU students (this currently amounts to additional 5,000 EUR per year, but that amount might increase) and non-EU applicants will have to find their own funding to cover the supplement.
Application deadline: 10 July 2009
Germany: PhD Studentship in Computational Biology, Institute of Structural Biology and Biophysics (ISB-3)
PhD Studentship in Computational Biology, Institute of Structural Biology and Biophysics (ISB-3), Germany
The PhD position is available in the Young Investigator Group “Multiscale Modelling of Protein-Protein Interactions”, which is integrated in the Computational Biology Cluster of Young Investigator Groups at the Research Centre Jülich. The research in this group is supervised by Dr. Birgit Strodel and is mainly focused on the understanding and prediction of protein-protein interactions using computer simulations, giving special attention to the interactions governing the process of amyloid formation. The group is part of the Institute of Structural Biology and Biophysics (ISB-3) and collaborates closely with the experimental groups (Prof. Willbold and Prof. Heise) in this institute. Furthermore, the group has access to excellent computational facilities at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre.
Project description:
The focus of this PhD project is on the investigation of the interactions between Alzheimer’s Abeta peptide and aggregation inhibitors using molecular simulations. In the group of Prof. Dieter Willbold, also in Jülich, such aggregation inhibitors are investigated experimentally, and it was shown in mice that they indeed have the potential to cure Alzheimer’s disease. However, little to nothing is known how and why these inhibitors are effective.
The aim of this PhD project is to gain structural information about the Abeta/inhibitor complexes and elucidate the mechanism of the inhibition effect. Such information would be valuable in the search of drugs against Alzheimer’s disease. This project will involve a close collaboration with the experimental group of Prof. Dieter Willbold. One aim, for instance, is to match experimental and calculated NMR data, which would allow one to make structural predictions from molecular simulations.
Requirements:
Candidates are expected to hold a diploma or master degree with a background in physics, biophysics, chemistry, computational biology or a related field, should have first experiences with molecular simulations and should enjoy computational work. Programming skills and experiences with UNIX/Linux are advantageous.
The potential starting date could be between 1 August and 30 Septmber 2009.
Interested candidates should send their application, accompanied with a CV, transcripts from their undergraduate studies and the names of individuals which might give references by email to B. Strodel (b.strodel[ at ]fz-juelich.de) before 10 July 2009.
Closing date: 10 July 2009
The PhD position is available in the Young Investigator Group “Multiscale Modelling of Protein-Protein Interactions”, which is integrated in the Computational Biology Cluster of Young Investigator Groups at the Research Centre Jülich. The research in this group is supervised by Dr. Birgit Strodel and is mainly focused on the understanding and prediction of protein-protein interactions using computer simulations, giving special attention to the interactions governing the process of amyloid formation. The group is part of the Institute of Structural Biology and Biophysics (ISB-3) and collaborates closely with the experimental groups (Prof. Willbold and Prof. Heise) in this institute. Furthermore, the group has access to excellent computational facilities at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre.
Project description:
The focus of this PhD project is on the investigation of the interactions between Alzheimer’s Abeta peptide and aggregation inhibitors using molecular simulations. In the group of Prof. Dieter Willbold, also in Jülich, such aggregation inhibitors are investigated experimentally, and it was shown in mice that they indeed have the potential to cure Alzheimer’s disease. However, little to nothing is known how and why these inhibitors are effective.
The aim of this PhD project is to gain structural information about the Abeta/inhibitor complexes and elucidate the mechanism of the inhibition effect. Such information would be valuable in the search of drugs against Alzheimer’s disease. This project will involve a close collaboration with the experimental group of Prof. Dieter Willbold. One aim, for instance, is to match experimental and calculated NMR data, which would allow one to make structural predictions from molecular simulations.
Requirements:
Candidates are expected to hold a diploma or master degree with a background in physics, biophysics, chemistry, computational biology or a related field, should have first experiences with molecular simulations and should enjoy computational work. Programming skills and experiences with UNIX/Linux are advantageous.
The potential starting date could be between 1 August and 30 Septmber 2009.
Interested candidates should send their application, accompanied with a CV, transcripts from their undergraduate studies and the names of individuals which might give references by email to B. Strodel (b.strodel[ at ]fz-juelich.de) before 10 July 2009.
Closing date: 10 July 2009
The Netherlands: PhD Studentships in Telemonitoring Technologies, University of Twente
PhD Studentships in Telemonitoring Technologies, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Job description
The PhD candidate will conduct a study of the design practices of telemonitoring technologies currently developed and implemented in health care in Europe. In your research you will employ and further develop theoretical perspectives of sociology and philosophy of technology concerning the co-construction of users, technologies and norms of care.
Requirements
You have a master degree in one of the social sciences (technology and culture; philosophy of technology; sociology; or media studies) and affinity with societal problems related to the introduction of ICT in healthcare. You are motivated and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.
Organization
University of Twente School of Management Governance (MB)
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.
The School of Management and Governance offers undergraduate and graduate training in business and in the social sciences. The School focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the School provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various settings, such as health care, tertiary education, banking, and service business industries. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) and the Center of expertise in Healthcare Operations Improvement and Research (CHOIR). The School has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a very challenging position in an inspiring environment. As a PhD candidate you will be appointed in a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD increases from 2042 in the first year to 2612 in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. We provide a PhD educational programme within the research school WTMC (Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture).
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. N.E.J. Oudshoorn
Telephone number: 053-489 3353
E-mail address: n.e.j.oudshoorn[ at ]utwente.nl
Job description
The PhD candidate will conduct a study of the design practices of telemonitoring technologies currently developed and implemented in health care in Europe. In your research you will employ and further develop theoretical perspectives of sociology and philosophy of technology concerning the co-construction of users, technologies and norms of care.
Requirements
You have a master degree in one of the social sciences (technology and culture; philosophy of technology; sociology; or media studies) and affinity with societal problems related to the introduction of ICT in healthcare. You are motivated and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.
Organization
University of Twente School of Management Governance (MB)
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.
The School of Management and Governance offers undergraduate and graduate training in business and in the social sciences. The School focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the School provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various settings, such as health care, tertiary education, banking, and service business industries. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) and the Center of expertise in Healthcare Operations Improvement and Research (CHOIR). The School has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a very challenging position in an inspiring environment. As a PhD candidate you will be appointed in a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD increases from 2042 in the first year to 2612 in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. We provide a PhD educational programme within the research school WTMC (Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture).
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. N.E.J. Oudshoorn
Telephone number: 053-489 3353
E-mail address: n.e.j.oudshoorn[ at ]utwente.nl
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