Postdoctoral fellow in Protein crystallography

Highlights:


1. A postdoctoral position of protein X-ray crystallography is open immediately.

2. The successful candidate will work on projects related to DNA damage response and DNA repair mechanism.

3. We will apply cross-discipline methods in our research including X-ray crystallography, mutagenesis, biochemistry, and computational modeling/docking.

4. The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in life sciences or related disciplines.

5. The successful candidate will have demonstrated record of strong skills in macromolecular X-ray crystallography.

6. Send a CV, list of publications and PDB codes for deposited coordinates, and names of three references to Dr. Li Fan by e-mail at lifan@ucr.edu .

7. Contact: Li Fan

Email: lifan@ucr.edu

Phone number: 9518273630

Fax number: 9518274434

Highlights:

1 Marie-Curie PhD position available at CNR, Firenze, Italy (Initial Training Network NANO-HOST (http://www.nanohost.eu/), funded by the European Commission.
2 Recycle of selective hydrogenation catalysts: non-covalent heterogenization of metal complexes.
3 Early stage researcher Position
4 Expected starting date Sept 1st, 2009
5 Host Consiglio Nazionale delle RicercheIstituto di Chimica dei Complessi Organometallicihttp://www.iccom.cnr.it/
6 Location Area della Ricerca di FirenzeVia Madonna del Piano 10 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Firenze) Italy
7 The research and training activity comprises the synthesis and the characterization of homogeneous chemical catalysts and of their heterogenized counterparts. Immobilization onto to silica, ion-exchange resins, polymers, metal organic frameworks is foreseen.
8 The main instrumental techniques will be: NMR, AFM, SEM, GC, GC-Ms, HPLC. Catalysis experiments will be central with focus on recycling, selectivity, mechanistic studies.
9 Supervisor Pierluigi Barbaro
10 Nationality: Member State, Associated Country or any other third country. Italian citizens are excluded.
11 Post-graduate level Fellows who have received a degree that entitles them to embark in a doctorate no later than 4 years before the start date of the present position.
12 Knowledge in the field of organic and metallorganic synthesis, catalysis, chromatography and nuclear magnetic resonance.
13 Contacts:
Pierluigi Barbaro
14 e-mail: pierluigi.barbaro@iccom.cnr.it
15 Phone: 0039 055 5225287
16 Application procedure
http://www.iccom.cnr.it/vacancies/bando66/bando66.pdf
http://www.iccom.cnr.it/vacancies/bando66/bando66en.pdf

Closing date: August 8th, 2009

Chemist Postdoctoral Fellow

Highlights:

1. The fuel-cell program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has an exciting opportunity for an electrochemical engineer to simulate mathematically the behavior of polymer-electrolyte fuel cells under both steady state and transient conditions.

2. You will be in charge of developing and refining mathematical models related to ageing and durability studies in addition to transport phenomena under various operating conditions.

3. The position will also entail model validation, collaboration with industrial and research partners, and verification and explanation of predicted trends seen in experimental data.

4. Recent PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field.

5. Experience with mathematical modeling (i.e., continuum modeling) including in the application of transport phenomena in polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell systems.

6. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

7. Apply: http://cjo.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=22987&p=1

8. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

9. More details: http://www.lbl.gov/

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN, NEW ZEALAND AWARDS-2010

Highlights:
1. Applications on plain paper, as per prescribed format, are invited from Indian Nationals residing in India for the above-mentioned Commonwealth Scholarship for higher studies, research leading to Ph.D /Masters/Post Graduate Diploma Study in New Zealand.

2. Ph.D
3. MASTERS/P.GRADUATE STUDIES

4. Fields:
a. Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (including Livestock, forestry, fisheries and horticulture).
b. Education (including early childhood education, bilingual education and education management.

c. Primary Health

5. Master’s Degree in the subject or allied fields with minimum 60% marks in Sustainable Rural Livelihoods or Education or Primary Health for applying for Ph.D.

6. For Masters Degree, candidate should have completed Bachelor’s Degree in the above subjects or allied fields with minimum 60% marks. Where percentage of marks is not available and grades are mentioned, the candidates must indicate the conversion formula adopted by the University/Institution and should also indicate equivalent percentage of marks.

7. Candidates are encouraged to secure admission to their preferred New Zealand education Institution in advance of Scholarship application. Evidence of admission should be attached with the application form or produced at the time of interview.

8. Otherwise, he/she will not be given any TA for attending the interview. Study at Ph.D level will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance is demonstrated.

Postdoctoral researcher

Highlights:

1. The High Energy Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Appointee to work on the Dark Energy Survey (DES: http://www.darkenergysurvey.org/ ) for more information.

2. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the CCD tests, photometric calibration efforts, and early DES science analyses with first light in 2011.

3. Preference will be given to candidates with prior astrophysics experience, but it is not required. If the selected candidate comes from an on-going astrophysics experiment, they will be encouraged to continue with analysis of that data. Substantial knowledge of modern software environments and data analysis experience is desirable.

4. Interested candidates should send a detailed CV, along with a list of publications, and the names and addresses of three references through the Argonne web site at http://www.anl.gov/jobs under job search for postdoctoral/job openings, for requisition number 314740 HEP.

5. A U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC.

6. Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.
http://www.anl.gov/

Almende Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships

Highlights:
1. Almende BV is a high-tech commercial research company (SME) researching advanced hardware and software-agent technology. Almende in particular investigates self-organized critical agent-based network solutions to sustain and improve the coalition formation and coordination of communication and collaboration across evolving networks of humans and existing ICT infrastructures.

1. To advance science and technology Almende strongly fosters close collaboration with universities, knowledge institutes, large industrial R&D groups and other SMEs in the Netherlands and Europe. In respect to the Marie Curie Actions - International Dimension; International Incoming Fellowships Programme Almende is willing to serve as hosting organization for experienced researchers as IIF fellows for 12-24 months in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. For the IIF Programme,

2. Almende is inviting experienced researchers to set up in liaison an application on either of the following subjects:

a. Scalable Networked Social Media Indexing, Querying, Search and Retrieval

b. Contextual Personalized Networked Social Media Indexing, Querying, Search and Retrieval

c. Ambient Intelligent Service Robotics for Elderly Home- and Health-Care

d. Emerging self-organized control of swarming intelligence or robotics

e. Multi-scale purposeful synergetics amongst unmanned aerial vehicles and terrestrial robots
f. Energy-aware and other QoS-aware grid and cloud management

g. Simulation techniques for verification of large scale networked embedded system

properties

h. Formal and system engineering methodologies, techniques and tools for virtualization of (legacy) multi-core and/or reconfigurable systems.

3. Eligible candidates are welcomed to write and send a two-to-three pages application letter together with their CV to the contact person below (Closing Date July 1 2009)

4. Eligibility conditions please consult and check the Information Package.

5. After a short internal selection, all candidates will be notified about the outcomes of the selection procedure (Deadline July 14 2009). Successful candidates will be further assisted to define, set up and submit their applications (Deadline August 18 2009).

Please send your applications to
Dr. Alfons H. Salden
Almende BV, Westerstraat 50, 3016 DJ Rotterdam, The Netherlands
alfons@almende.org

Postdoctoral position in Earth science

Highlights:

1. The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards Postdoctoral Fellowshipsto highly qualified investigators within 3 years of obtaining their PhD to carry out an integrated program of independent research andeducation.

2. The research and education plans of each fellowship must address scientific questions within the scope of EAR disciplines.

3. The program supports researchers for a period of up to 2 years withfellowships that can be taken to the institution or national facilityof their choice.

4. Fellowships are awards to individuals, not institutions, and are administered by the Fellows.

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09526/nsf09526.html

EPSRC PhD position

Highlights:

1. Applications are invited from well-qualified, highly motivated students for PhD studentships in the Centre for OR and Applied Statistics at the University of Salford.

2. The Centre is part of Salford Business School and 90% of output was rated of international standard at the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. With a healthy postgraduate population, the Centre offers many exciting opportunities for postgraduate training in Operational Research and Statistics.

3. Field:

a. Maintenance modelling of complex systems

b. Hierarchical forecasting systems

4. The studentships are available through the EPSRC Doctoral Training Scheme. The studentships cover fees and maintenance for UK students, and fees only for EU students, for a minimum period of 3 years.

5. The maintenance grant offered will be £14,000 per annum. Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 honours degree or an MSc in a numeric-related subject such as Mathematics, Statistics or Operational Research.

6. Further enquiries may be made to Prof. Philip Scarf (Ph 0161 295 3817; email: p.a.scarf@salford.ac.uk ).

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Highlights:
1. The Nanomaterials Chemistry Group in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications in the area of molecular simulations (classical molecular dynamics (MD) and Monte Carlo (MC)) of porous materials and ionic liquids for separations of important materials relevant to U.S. DOE.

2. The candidate will perform fundamental research in the molecular simulations of solubility and transport of targeted molecules in novel separation media such as ordered porous carbons and ionic liquids. The research will also involve a minor effort of force field development in support of the simulations. World-class computational facilities are available both at ORNL and from other DOE supercomputing sites.

3. This position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

4. Candidates must have previous experience in classical MD and/or MC simulations. Experience with modeling porous materials and/or ionic liquids is desirable. Experience with force-field development is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, and presentations and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals are expected.

5. Applicants must be within five years of their most recent degree and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. Technical Question:

6. Contact De-en Jiang (jiangd@ornl.gov and deen.jiang@gmail.com .

7. Please reference this position title in your correspondence.

8. Qualified applicants may apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST /.

9. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/orni-pdpm/application.htm When applying for this position, please reference the position title and number.

10. Applications will be accepted until July 1st, 2009 or until the position is filled.

11. The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran

12. Closing Date: 07/01/2009

http://deen.jiang.googlepages.com/

Postdoctral Computational biology

Highlights:

1. A bioinformatics postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Sue Rhee at the Carnegie Institution, Department of Plant Biology (Stanford, CA), to analyze biological networks of a model plant organism Arabidopsis thaliana (to analyze biological networks in plants).

2. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Mathematics, Biology or related field, and a strong background in algorithm development, statistics and programming.

3. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability for independent and critical thinking, excellent communication and teamwork skills.

4. Please email a brief letter describing your research experience, plus your CV and contact information for 3 references to Sue Rhee (rhee@acoma.stanford.edu ).

Doctoral Positions 2010

Highlights:
1. The University of Pisa announces a competition, based on academic qualifications, for 7 grants reserved for candidates educated abroad for admission to the gGalileo Galilei Ph.D. School.

2. The selection will be based on the scientific qualifications of the candidates, bearing in mind the balance between the different areas of the School.

3. Ph.D. programmes:

a. Informatica (Computer science)

b. Fisica e Fisica applicata (Physics and Applied physics)

c. Matematica (Mathematics)

Conservation biologist or Restoration ecologist

Highlights:

1. A postdoc position in applied research programme co-funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

2. Candidates must be familiar with agro-ecological issues and justify of previous research experience in the field (assessed by a good publication record).

3. They must master modern analytical techniques and software.

4. Knowledge of grassland indicator taxa would be advantageous.

5. Good knowledge of spoken and written English is prerequisite, while knowledge of German and/or French would be a plus for communicating with local farmers.

6. Start: summer or fall 2009. Salary: ca CHF 65'000 – 75'000.

7. The successful candidate is also expected to take part to teaching and minor administrative duties. Send a letter of motivation, your CV including a list of publications, as well as the names, institutional addresses, emails and phone numbers of three references to raphael.arlettaz@iee.unibe.ch.


http://www.conservation.unibe.ch/Pages/Intro.html

Intellectual Property Weekend courses

Highlights:
1. 1- year Post Graduate Diploma in PATENT LAW & PRACTICE Course commences : July 18, 2009 Last date for application : June 30, 2009

2. Comprehensive & in-depth study of Patents & related issues Proficient faculty of well known IP leaders & professionals including international experts Weekend course – 8 hours -convenient for professionals and student State–of–the-art Classrooms with Internet, library / digital library facilities and refreshments.

3. What Course offers: Appreciation & awareness of the significance of IPR as a tool for technology innovation and transfer.

4. An understanding of the role of IP and patent management in the creation of greater wealth and value of both corporate and individuals Awareness of many facets of patent protection including legal, economic, managerial & social Familiarity with filing and prosecution of patents and requirements of patentability.

5. Other courses:

a. 3- weekend PATENT BASICS - Commencing : July, 2009

b. 10-weekend course in PATENT SEARCHING & DRAFTING

c. 5- weekend course in TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & IP LICENSING

d. 4-Month CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Customized training workshops Seminars & guest lectures on different areas & topical issues of IP

6. Contact:

Building Knowledge into Wealth
Ground Floor., A.J. College of Commerce, N.S. Road No. 1, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai - 400 056 Tel: 91-22- 2613 25 29 / 2610 11 32 / 6451 4849 Fax.:- 2613 2532 Email: info@iips.ac.in

7. More Details Website: http://www.iips.ac.in/

Postdoctoral Fellow

Highlights:

1. A newly NIH ARRA-funded postdoctoral position is immediately available to study RNA methylations by a viral methyltransferase

(http://www.wadsworth.org/resnres/bios/lihongmin.htm).

2. Funded for 1-2 years, and may be extended dependent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

3. Candidate should have a recent Ph.D. degree with highly motivation and interest in structure biology.

4. A background in x-ray structure determination is prerequisite. Previous experience in protein-RNA complexes is highly preferred.

5. The position is at the Wadsworth Center, one of the nation's 'Best Places to Work in Academia.' (http://www.wadsworth.org).

6. Applicants should email a CV, including a list of publications, and the names of three references including the doctoral supervisor, to:

7. Contact: Hongmin Li150 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208Email: lih@wadsworth.orgPh 518-486-9154

More details:

www.wadsworth.org/resnres/bios/lihongmin.htm

Start Date: immediate

PhD position in Economics

Highlights:

1. Eight PhD in Economics at Italy for the 2009-2010.

2. All positions are tuition free.

3. 4 positions come with a scholarship.

4. Closing Date: May 29, 2009.

5. More Details: http://www.luiss.edu/dptea/doctoral-programs/economics

Doctoral position in Information and communication technology

Highlights:
1. Doctoral School in Information and Communication Technology academic

2. Information and communication technology computer science area

Number of positions: 57

Number of grants: 47

3. Information and communication technology telecommunications area

Number of positions: 7

Number of grants: 6

4. Information and communication technologyelectronics area

Number of positions: 8

Number of grants: 7

5. Closing date: 30th of June 2009

6. Online application
http://old.disi.unitn.it/edu/appform/login.xml

More information:

http://portale.unitn.it/ateneo/portalpage.do?content_OID=31468&channelId=-9938&channel2Id=-54855&page=/jsp/editorial/editorial.jsp&programId=31469&&activeLanguage=en

Post-Doc in Cell Biology

Highlights:

1. Post-Doc position is available at University of Padua for EU applicants.

2. The position is for one researcher who is interested in mechanisms underlying the contribution of progenitor and adult stem cells during liver regeneration, fibrosis and carcinogenesis.

3. The main aim of the project is to study the molecular mechanism of liver regeneration, scaring and carcinogenesis, how liver stem/progenitor cells are involved in the above mechanisms and how these findings could influence the clinical approach to liver disease.

4. The researcher will work within the University of Padua, that is along with such universities as Paris, Oxford and Cambridge, one of the first to exemplify the idea of a Gymnasium Omnium Disciplinarum – an educational model that can now be seen throughout the world.

5. Interested applicants should be highly motivated, have a PhD and/or BSc (or science BA with at least 3 years of lab experience), with strong background in essential molecular and cellular biology experimental techniques including cell culture, DNA cloning/sequencing, PCR, QPCR, RT-PCR, RNA and protein gel electrophoresis, and blot analysis.

6. Experience in flow cytometry is highly desirable.

7. Publications in internationally recognized journals is requested.

8. The applicants should have the ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research efforts. Candidates for this full-time research position must be experienced in Applicants should be fluent in English and be available for an interview.

9. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae with the names of three references to Francesco Paolo Russo, MD/Ph.D. at francescopaolo.russo@unipd.it .

More Details: http://www.unipd.it/ricerca/assegni_ricerca/assegni.htm
Closing Date: 08.06.09

Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions and PhD Positions in Environmental Soil Science

Highlights:
1. Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences Lab (http://enbio.kangwon.ac.kr/ ) invites applications for postdoc and 3-year PhD studentships commencing during the fall 2009 in the field of the Environmental Soil Science.

2. Principal investigator: Prof. Dr. Yong Sik Ok (http://www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/terreco/en/mitarbeiter/mit/mitarbeiter_detail.php?id_obj=65655)

3. We are seeking for the most talented postdoc and graduates in Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences: Environmental Soil Chemistry, Bioremediation, Global Change (Soil Erosion and Carbon Sequestration).

4. Candidates should be in a position to enter into the Program in Department of Biological Environment at Kangwon National University in South Korea (http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english ), have the highest publications, academic marks, computer skills (e.g. SAS, SigmaPlot, Excel, Word), and be willing to work hard and travelling across the world as part of their training.

5. Positions are open in the following research projects: Monitoring and Remediation of Inorganic(Heavy Metals) and Organic Pollutants in Soil and Water Global Change(http://www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/terreco/)

6. The Kangwon National University is leading university in scientific production in Korea and is recognized for the high quality of its teaching and research.

7. Applicants should send CV to Prof. Yong Sik Ok by email at soilok@kangwon.ac.kr

More details:

http://www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/terreco/en/mitarbeiter/mit/mitarbeiter_detail.php?id_obj=65655

Closing date: Immediately

PhD fellowship in Australia

Highlights:

1. Beasiswa UNSW PhD Student Completion Scholarships are designed to enable PhD students in the final stages of their candidature, who have not received any scholarship or other financial support during their candidature, to spend uninterrupted time (up to 6 months) to complete their thesis. Up to 5 scholarships, valued at approx. $10,000 each were made available via a competitive application process for successful completion in Semesters 1 and 2 2009.
2. Duration and Funding:
a. Awards are available for six months
b. Scholarships are tax-free and will be paid fortnightly in arrears to a value of half of the standard APA (ie approx $10,000)
3. Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration of the award of a completion scholarship, applicants must:
a. not have previously held or be currently receiving any other scholarship (eg APA, APAI, EIPRS, Faculty or School scholarships) or any other form of financial support
b. be a currently enrolled PhD student at UNSW
c. enrol on a full-time basis in semester 2, 2009 (latest date for enrolment is 31 August 2009) and consistent with this enrolment status, work full-time on the thesis in semester 2, ie. devote 35-40 hours per week to candidature

PhD Interdisciplinary Programme in Structural, Computational and Chemical Biology

Highlights:
1. Two further studentships are now available for study on this programme. The programme offers opportunities to study at UCL, Birkbeck and NIMR, and to conduct interdisciplinary research in the fields of Structural, Computational, and Chemical Biology.
2. The four year structure comprises intensive training in the first year in all three disciplines, including lab rotations, providing the basis for an informed choice and an excellent platform for progress in the research project in years 2-4.
3. UCL and Birkbeck are located in Bloomsbury, in the heart of London. This provides an excellent opportunity to join in the professional and social life of the capital.
4. QualificationsAll applicants will be required to satisfy standard UCL academic and English language entry criteria, including minimum upper-second class (2.1) honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject.
5. Funding and eligibilityTwo studentships are currently available, funded by the MRC and the Wellcome Trust. Successful students will be awarded a tax-free maintenance stipend of between £15,510 – £20,191 per annum, and tuition fees paid in full at the home rate.

Funding information
Funding applies to:
EU applicants (including UK)
6. Administrative contact and how to apply:

All applicants must complete a UCL Graduate Student application form, a current CV and a one-page statement. For all details of the application procedure please visit the programme website: http://www.ismb.lon.ac.uk/wellcome_studentships.html

Application deadline:
12 June 2009

More Details:

Programme webpages for further details
http://www.ismb.lon.ac.uk/wellcome_studentships.html

Doctoral position in Nutritional Sciences

Highlights:
1 The Nutritional Sciences Division (Kings College London) manages interdisciplinary research in Nutrition. Current research is focussed on obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk, diet and intestinal health and iron and zinc metabolism.
2 The Nutritional Sciences Division currently has one studentship (covering Home fees and stipend) available to start from October 2009.
3 Duration: 4 yearsFunding Source: King's College London Graduate School StudentshipApplication Closing date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
4 The successful candidate will be able to choose between the following two research areas:
a. 1. Diet and Cardiovascular Health (informal enquiries to Prof Tom Sanders, http://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/links/goto/3856/5413/outlinks)
b. Iron and Zinc Metabolism (informal enquiries to Prof Andrew McKie, http://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/links/goto/3856/2834/outlinks)
Applications are welcome from UK graduates, or students expecting to graduate in 2009, with either a 1st Class or 2.i honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.
To be eligible for this studentship candidates must meet the standard BBSRC funding eligibility requirements that can be viewed here
For further details and details on how to apply, please see the Nutritional Sciences Division web pages (http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/biohealth/research/nutritional/studentships.html).
Value:
Stipend of approximately £15000 per year.
Administrative contact and how to apply:
For further details and details on how to apply, please see the Nutritional Sciences Division web pages (http://www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/links/goto/3856/2835/outlinks).

Postdoctoral position in ecology

Highlights:
1. The candidate will be in charge of developing an applied research program co-funded by the Swiss National Sciences Foundation:
2. Grassland management: designing tomorrow's farmland for biodiversityThe successful candidate will work both in Swiss lowland farmland (high intensity, but revitalized cultivated matrices) and in Alpine grassland (rapidly intensifying, but biodiversity rich meadowland).
3. Candidates must be familiar with agro-ecological issues and justify of previous research experience in the field (assessed by a good publication record). They must master modern analytical techniques and software. Knowledge of grassland indicator taxa would be advantageous. Good knowledge of spoken and written English is prerequisite, while knowledge of German and/or French would be a plus for communicating with local farmers. Start: summer or autumn 2009.
4. The successful candidate is also expected to take part to teaching and minor administrative duties.
5. Application deadline is June 15th 2009. A mini-symposium with presentations and interviews of selected candidates will take place in Bern on August 28th 2009.
6. To apply: Send a letter of motivation, your CV including a list of publications, as well as the names, institutional addresses, emails and phone numbers of three references to raphael.arlettaz@iee.unibe.ch

PhD in ECONOMICS - 2009, Siena

Highlights:
1. The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program inEconomics. The University and the city offer a unique environment forstudy and research in Europe.
2. A maximum of 16 students will be admitted. The 8 most qualifiedcandidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000),plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantageof lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-GraduateCollege “S. Chiara” (http://www.unisi.it/santachiara/homeEn.html ) sitedin the historical centre of Siena.
3. The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Formerstudents hold positions as economists in the academia, in consultingbusinesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions,such as central banks and regulators.
4. The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. Allof these are taught in English, the official language of the Program. After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics,Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses isoffered. Students are exposed to different theoretical andmethodological points of view, in order to be able to explore thefrontier of economics in an original way.
5. Students are also required toparticipate in research activities, such as economics seminars andworkshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results ofall first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students willdevelop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member.While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged toundertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In thiscase the scholarship is increased by 50%.

6. The doctorate is awarded afterdiscussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be writtenin Italian or in English). For further information about the Program,please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/

Funding for Women Scientists India

Highlights:
1. Women constitute an important section of the workforce. However, the present situation of a large number of well-qualified women scientists who due to various circumstances have been left out of the S&T activities needs to be addressed. The problems faced are several but, significantly, most often the "break in their careers" arises out of motherhood and family responsibilities. The option for revival of their profession is presently unavailable due to restrictions in age and qualification and no system at present addresses these issues.
2. The "Women Scientists Scheme (WOS)" has been evolved in this context, by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for providing opportunities to women scientists and technologists between the age group of 30-50 years who desire to return to mainstream science and work as bench-level scientists. Through this endeavour of the Department, a concerted effort would be made to give women a strong foothold into the scientific profession, help them re-enter into the mainstream and provide a launch pad for further forays into the field of science and technology, both from the point of view of pure science and its application to societal development.
3. More details:
http://dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/women-scientists.htm

PhD in Basic and Applied Molecular Life Sciences

Highlights:
1. The Faculty of Sciences of the University of Geneva together with the Merck Serono Geneva Research Centre (SPRI) offers an outstanding research environment for studies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences.
2. The departments of Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biology and the SPRI have united their efforts to provide an extensive educational background and possibilities in research that are necessary to meet the scientific challenges of the future.
3. All students in the program take part in a common curriculum creating a team spirit and facilitating exchange. Over thirty research groups participate in the program offering a wide variety of research themes. There are currently over 80 PhD students in the host labs and we predict approximately 15 new entries each year.

Postdoctoral Position in Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomics

Highlights:

1. A postdoctoral opening is immediately available in bioinformatics and comparative genomics at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine. The main focus of the research is on studying proteins and DNA sequences involved in epigenetics.
2. Candidates are required to have an excellent understanding of genetics with strong bioinformatics research background. Excellent computer programming skills are also required. Prior experience in epigenetics is welcome but not strictly required.
3. Houston is an excellent working and living environment for individuals or families, and a competitive stipend package will be provided. Necessary visa application materials will be provided for foreign applicants.

Research Project on Biomarkers and Reconstruction of Paleoclimatic Conditions

Highlights:

1. The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) has recently been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and additional partners.

2. It is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). The mission of the Centre is to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change at the organism level.

3. The Project Area A "Evolution and Climate" invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher “Biomarkers and Reconstruction of Paleoclimatic Conditions” BAT II a (approx. € 45.000 p.a.) Within the BiK-F Project groups A1 "Cenozoic diversification and climate change” and A3 “Biodiversity loss and climate dynamics in the Quaternary: the way into the icehouse“, analytical techniques such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and GC-combustion-isotopic ratio-MS (GC-C-IR-MS) will be applied to study the molecular structure and isotopic composition of biomarkers in sediments, peat and coal which are useful for the reconstruction of paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic conditions.

4. The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Geology or other disciplines related to environmental sciences. Applicants should have experience with trace analytical methods, i.e. organic mass spectrometry. Additionally, good English language skills are required. The applicant is expected to participate in the development of a research proposal in order to obtain additional funding for the Research Centre. Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (BAT IIa).

5. The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference.
6. The contract can start on 1. July 2009 and will initially be restricted until 30. June 2011 with a possible extension being subject to personal performance and availability of funds. The duty station will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

7. Official employer is the SENCKENBERG GESELLSCHAFT FÜR NATURFORSCHUNG. Please send your application including CV, list of publications and statement of research interests before 8. June 2009, to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Email to Service and Finances: recruiting@senckenberg.de .
For scientific enquiries please contact Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Püttmann
(E-mail: puettmann@iau.uni-frankfurt.de )
Enquiries regarding the position and contract conditions please contact
Prof. Dr. B. Stribrny (E-mail: bernhard.stribrny@senckenberg.de ).
More Details: http://www.bik-f.de/

Postdoc opportunities - Investigating Internet-based Politics with e-Research Tools

Highlights:
1. YeungNam University in South Korea is currently recruiting 2 post-doctoral researchers for an immediate start. (http://www.yu.ac.kr/_english/main/index.php )
2. As part of the World Class Universities (WCU) project, we have recently been awarded a 3-year competitive grant, running from September 2009 to June 2012, by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. (For further details: http://www.kosef.re.kr/english_ new/programs/ programs_ 06_02.html )
3. Successful applicants will join the team led by Prof. Han Woo Park of YeungNam University, Prof. Greg Elmer of the Infoscape Research Lab (Canada, http://www.infoscap elab.ca) and Prof. Maurice Vergeer of Radboud University (the Netherlands) and carry out a project entitled “Investigating Internet-based Politics with e-Research Tools”. Monthly salary will be in the region of 3 million Korean Won and conference travel funds will also be available.
4. Successful applicants should have English communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Experience in computer programming, statistical modelling, network analysis, information science, or Internet politics is desirable but not a must.For further information or to be considered for the post, please send your CV, a personal statement, and a list of two referees to Dr Han Woo Park at . The application process will be closed as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
5. Contact:

Dr. Han Woo PARK (Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo)

Dept of Media & Communication, YeungNam University,214-1,

Dae-dong, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk- do,

South Korea, Zip Code 712-749

http://yu.ac.kr/%7Ehanpark/HanWooParkVita.PDF

http://www.hanpark.net

PhD Scholarships In Economics & Business Management,

Highlights.
1. The School offers two doctoral programs: Economics (DEC) and Business Management (DEA). They cooperate and share most activities.
2. There are 5 three-year fellowships available for DEC and another 5 for DEA.
3. Classes start on September 1st, 2009. Most first-year classes are common across the two programs.
4. The general application procedure is similar for the two programs, with minor differences. Please make sure to carefully read the relevant information for the program you wish to apply for: DEA or DEC.
5. Separate applications are required for either program. Simultaneous applications to more than one program are possible.
6. An application must abide by the statute of their respective “Bando” (Official Advert) as published on the Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana. The official version of each Bando is available from the website of the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice following the path Offerta Formativa -> Dottorati di Ricerca -> Scuola Superiore di Economia - SSE. (With a bit of luck, this dynamic link should get you there in one click.) Links to the necessary documents are in the grey box on the right-hand column. You can also download a copy of each Bando using the links posted in the admission page of the program you wish to apply for.
7. Brief GUIDELINES ON HOW TO APPLY - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS A:Y 2009/2010. These are guidelines to assist you in making your application to the SSE Doctorate programs 2009 and should be considered as informal information and are in no way legally binding.1- Read official announcement carefully2 – Download attachments A, B & C3 – Read all attachments carefully4 – Compile attachment B (application form)5 - Ensure you have the obligatory documents to include with the application formAttachment B - see list below6 – Where necessary (original foreign qualifications without legal translation) fill out attachment C7 – You should put your application and all attachments in an envelope and put the following phrase on the envelope:Domanda di ammissione alle Scuole di dottorato di ricerca 25° ciclo (A.A. 2009/2010)(Application for admission to Research Doctoral schools 25th cycle – AY 2009/2010)Dottorato di ricerca in(Research doctorate in) [please indicate the doctoral course]
8. Deadline: Ensure that your application arrives by and not after June 23rd, 2009 at 12.30. Applications arriving after this time will not be accepted.
http://venus.unive.it/sse/pag/applicat ions2009.html

PhD in Life Sciences at Univ of Zurich

Highlights:
1. The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of nine highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.
2. Education: Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.
1.3. Application: Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format: http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108 .
4. Application deadlines are July 1 and December 1
5. Contact details:Dr. Susanna BachmannLife Science Zurich Graduate SchoolUniversity of ZurichInstitute of Molecular BiologyWinterthurerstrasse 1908057 ZurichEmail: gradschool@lifescie nce.uzh.ch.
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/ .
http://www.jobs. ac.uk/jobs/ ME032/Internatio nal_PhD_Programs

Bangor University 125th Anniversary Research Scholarships

Highlights:
1. We are pleased to announce the next stage of our major postgraduate expansion campaign, 125th Anniversary Research Scholarships. A huge number of people have responded to our announcement, so we apologise for the slight delay in moving forward.
2. Fifty PhD studentships and bursaries, spread across all six of our Colleges. They are open to Home/EU and International students. Whilst some are targeted at particular research specialisms, there are flexible opportunities in a very wide range of subject areas. Further opportunities will be announced later in the year.
3. The scholarships provide opportunities to the very best students, nationally and internationally, to work with the University’s leading academics and rising international research stars. They also provide opportunities to develop a variety of both academic and transferable skills, which should substantially enhance your career prospects.
4. Successful applicants for the prestigious 125 Studentships receive a maintenance grant and pay no fees. The bursaries provide a lower level of support.

Research StudentshipsThe Vice-Chancellor’ s full-time research studentships at Thames Valley University

Highlights:
1. Thames Valley University (TVU) is among just three London universities to climb 17 places or more in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. To celebrate TVU’s performance in the RAE2008 and strengthen our research student base, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter John is pleased to announce a number of research scholarships, ranging from Art and Design to Nursing.
2. The scholarships will cover full UK/EU tuition fees and provide a maintenance allowance of £15,290 per annum for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
3. Applications are invited from suitably qualified students to commence study in September 2009.
4. You should hold or expect to be awarded a 2 (i) Hons degree or above. A Master’s degree in an appropriate subject area is desirable. Those candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 7. In addition to their PhD studies, duties will include up to 6 hours per week (during term time) assisting with teaching on appropriate modules.
5. Informal academic enquiries may be directed to Professor Sibel Roller, Head of Graduate School, sibel.roller@tvu.ac.uk .
6. Application Procedure: Send your full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter indicating your area of interest and including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words describing your reasons for wishing to undertake a research degree to Maria Pennells, Graduate School, Thames Valley University, St Mary’s Road, London W5 5RF (researchdegrees@tvu.ac.uk). If applicable, evidence of English language proficiency should also be included.
7. Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 12 June 2009.
8. If short-listed for one of these awards, you should be prepared to attend an interview at TVU in London in June/July 2009.
9. More Details: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/DG616/Research_Studentships

Postdoctoral Fellow: Protein Adsorption / Ellipsometry

Highlights:
1. We are currently looking for a research associate to work in a new NIH-funded project focused on the new and exciting area of Interaction of Proteins with Nanomaterials.
2. Emphasis is placed on (but not limited to) design of biosensors, drug delivery devices, and biocompatible materials.
3. The candidate (who must have a solid background in adsorption of proteins and/or ellipsometry) will be involved in the study of adsorption of proteins to different surfaces using a brand new variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometer (WVASE32, from Woollam).
4. Salary will be adjusted according to experience and productivity. An additional comprehensive benefits package is provided to complement the salary. The position will remain open until filled. ONLY CANDIDATES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Contact:
Dr. Carlos D. Garcia (carlos.garcia@utsa.edu):
Brief statement of research background (detailed CV (including all the peer-reviewed publications))

More Details: http://utsa.edu/chem/faculty/carlosGarcia/Garcia.html
Contact information for 2 professional references - date and score of your last TOEFL exam (if relevant) - salary aspirations

Closing Date: Immediate

PhD Studentships, Broadband & Wireless Communications; Image Processing & Computer Vision; Instrumentation, Control & Embedded Systems; Digital Media

Highlights:
1. The Department of Electronics has a number of fully funded studentships available for 2009/10 across its range of postgraduate programmes and subjects:
2. Four of these studentships are associated with EPSRC Research projects.
3. The remaining seven studentships are directly funded via Kent University Studentship routes, DTA awards and/or EU funding.
4. Three of these studentships have specific projects associated with them, while the remaining four can be chosen from a wide ranging list of projects.
5. Details of all the projects can be viewed at http://www.ee. kent.ac.uk/ postgraduate/pg_studentships.aspx
6. All studentships cover tuition fees at the home/EU rate plus a maintenance grant which is equivalent to that offered by the Research Councils.
7. The Department is engaged in high-quality research with significant national and international impact while offering excellent opportunities for graduate studies over a wide range of projects.
8. Applications are invited from students from the disciplines of Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Maths or a related discipline.

Application procedure:
Applicants should apply online at
http://www.kent.ac.uk/studying/postgrad/gradapply.html
Stating in which project/studentship they are interested.

Closing Date:
17.00 on Friday, 3rd July 2009.
More Detailshttp://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/RP750/PhD_Studentships/

International Ph.D. ProgramsLife Sciences

Highlights:
1. The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of nine highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich.
2. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree.
3. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest.
4. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.

Requirements:
Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program.

Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

Application procedure:
Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application.
Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format: http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108 .

Closing date: July 1 and December 1

Contact:

Dr. Susanna Bachmann Life Science Zurich Graduate School

University of ZurichInstitute of Molecular BiologyWinterthurerstrasse 1908057 Zurich

Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/ME032/International_PhD_Programs

Doctoral Scholars in Mathematics

Highlights:
1.  The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government's Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:
2.  Algebra and number theory (J. Franke, G. Harder, M. Rapoport, J. Schröer, C. Stroppel, D. Zagier) Algebraic and arithmetic geometry (G.Faltings, G.Harder, D.Huybrechts, N. Perrin, M.Rapoport) Differential geometry (W. Ballmann, U. Hamenstädt) Discrete mathematics and complexity theory (S. Hougardy, M. Karpinski, B. Korte, T. Nieberg, N. Saxena, J. Vygen) Global analysis (M. Lesch, W. Müller) Mathematical models in the natural sciences (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, M. Griebel, F.Otto) Moduli spaces (W. Ballmann, C.-F. Bödigheimer, G. Faltings, U. Hamenstädt, G. Harder, M. Marcolli, Y. Manin, S. Schwede, D. Zagier) Numerical analysis (M. Griebel, R. Krause) Partial differential equations (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, H. Koch, F.

The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics

Highlights:

1. The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation,
2. Embedded Systems, with emphasis on real-time systems and resource management.
3. Telecommunications, especially referring to networks and photonic technologies.
4. Biorobotics, including micro-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation technologies and computer assisted surgery.
5. Perceptual Robotics, with emphasis on telerobotics, cognitive robotics and virtual environments.
6. Requirements:
7. Applicants must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title
8. They should not be older than 35 years on June 18, 2008; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee;
9. The candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate- level of English knowledge.




Positions and grants:
4 positions with 4 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school’s canteen + Campus facilities): 1 position for each curriculum

Closing Date:
Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/
phdapplicationonline by June 11, 2009, 12.00 pm GMT.

In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Administration Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36-88. 33.83), e-mail: techschool@sssup. it).

An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach (regardless of forwarding date) by June 18, 2009:

Scuola Superiore Sant’AnnaDivisione Formazione Universitaria e alla RicercaPiazza Martiri della Libertà 3356127 PISA, Italy

“Application PhD in Innovative Technologies” must be written on the envelopment.

Application and attachments:Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:a) a copy of their passport;b) two copies of their Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum. Please, use the EU modelc) photocopy of Candidate’s University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish);d) detailed list of academic courses taken. This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;e) a copy of their degree thesis (or two abstracts in English) and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;f) the certificates of knowledge of the English language;g) two copies of a detailed Research Project, of no more than 3,000 words, which will describe the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:- a title;- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;- the aim and expectations of the research;- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;h) at least two Reference Letters written by Faculty Members who have supervised the applicant’s work during his/her university studies;i) a numbered list of documents attached

Selection of applicants:Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.
Beginning of the PhD ProgrammeThe PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2009techschool@sssup. it +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.83

PhD position in Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of polymers

Highlights:

1 Chemical grafting of antibactetrial copolymers onto biomaterial surfaces and study of the physico-chemical and biological properties of the surfaces.

2 Requires strong skills in molecular and macromolecular organic synthesis.

3 Knowledge in biochemistry and in microbiology would be desirable. The candidate must have a Master’s degree or equivalent diploma with scientific research laboratory training.

Contact:

Send a detailed CV and a letter in support of application.

Salary: about 1380 Euros (take-home pay).

Laboratoire Polymères Biopolymères Surfaces (PBS, FRE-CNRS n°3101)

Equipe Matériaux Macromoléculaires (L2M) INSA de Rouen Place Emile Blondel 76131 Mont-Saint-Aignan

Name : KEBIREmail : nasreddine.kebir@insa-rouen.fr

More details: http://www.insa-rouen.fr/

Post-doc position in Chemistry for next generation process chemometrics in pharmaceutical industry

Highlights:
A new generation of chemometrics for pharmaceutical products in collaboration with AstraZeneca R&D.

This project offers considerable chemometric challenge and requires a multi-faceted approach, including both data modelling and experimental lab work across the disciplines of analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation, and processing.

The post-doc candidate will interact with Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC),

a joint effort to stimulate, organize and advance computational life science in Umeå. CLiC hosts researchers from several departments and centres at the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Medicine, Umeå University.

Oral and written communication in English,

Able to work independently as well as in collaboration with others.

Requirments:

A CV, including academic grades, and a list of publications,

Two personal references along with a personal letter of one A4 sheet describing yourself and why you apply for this position.

To qualify for the position you should have a PhD degree or equivalent, preferably not more than three years old.

Contact:Associate professor Johan Trygg,

e-mail: johan.trygg@chem.umu.se,
mobile +46 730 647 137 or
Mats Josefson, Principal Scientist,

Pharmaceutical Analytical R&D, AstraZeneca,
e-mail: mats.josefson@astrazeneca.com.

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.
Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format and sent to

jobb@umu.se or

to the Registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87

Umeå, Sweden

Closing date: 06/01/09

Prolonged Functional Balanced Standing in paraplegic patient

PhD position available at LIRMM, Université Montpellier, France


Highlight:
Knee locking under surface FESSeveral strategies will be considered:
a) moving from continuous stimulation to intermittent one ,
b) alterning stimulation on the two sides,
c) optimizing stimulation patterns (frequency, amplitude,
d) involving frontal plane movements (lateral oscillations) and stimulating other muscles. (lateral oscillations controlled by verticality of the trunk),
e) bifocal stimulation of thigh muscles,
f) matrix stimulation to modify the localization of stimulation point.


2) Balance control
We will propose strategies to ensure balance by combining different solutions (orthoses, Vanini boots, FES)
Contact:

This PhD thesis will be co-supervised by
PhD Christine AZEVEDO,
PhD David GUIRAUD,
MD PhD Charles Fattal (PROPARA)
Pr. P. Fraisse.Email: fraisse@lirmm.fr ,
azevedo@lirmm.fr

Postdoctoral Research Associate for Neutron Diffraction on HB-3A
Highlights:

1 Postdoctoral Research Associate for Neutron Diffraction on HB-3A Four-Circle Diffractometer Instrument Neutron Scattering Science Division (Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tennessee ORNL09-82-NSSD)
2 Requirements:
a. A recent Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields
b. Expertise in the area of diffraction studies of condensed matter magnetism and/or small-molecule crystallography.
c. Experience and knowledge with data acquisition systems and data analysis for single-crystal neutron diffraction are desirable.
d. Strong written and oral communication skills

3 Contact
a. Dr. Bryan Chakoumakos (chakoumakobc@ornl.gov).
b. Please reference the position title and number when corresponding about this position.
c. Application Procedure:
i. Please submit: Online application https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/
ii. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application.
iii. Please see the instructions (http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm)
iv. When applying for this position, please reference the position title and number.
v. The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
d. Person to contact: Dr. Bryan Chakoumakos
i. Email address: chakoumakobc@ornl.gov
More information:
http://orise.orau.gov/sep/needs/files/ORNL09-82-NSSD.pdf

postdoctoral fellowship in nanotechnology

Highlights:
1. To design, fabricate, characterise and model ZnO Schottky diode device structures for a range of applications including detection and power electronics.
2. Experience with semiconductor device design and characterisation,
3. Relevant PhD essential requirements.

More information steven.durbin@canterbury.ac.nz
mailto:martin.allen@canterbury.ac.nz
4 Applicants must complete an on-line application form,

a) Provide a cover letter and full curriculum vitae,
b) Contact details for three professional references
5. The on-line form can be found at
http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/

Closing date: 06/30/09
Contact: Human Resources E-mail: hr@engineering.canterbury.ac.nz
Phone: +64 3 364 3473 Fax: +64 3 364 3881

Human Resources Administrator, College of Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand

PhD in Mid-infrared Spectroscopy of Narrow-Gap Semiconductor Structures

PhD studentship funding from SEPnet (www.sepnet.ac.uk)

This experimental spectroscopy project will investigate fundamental aspects of the narrow-gap, quantum well semiconductor material systems used to make a variety of novel devices.
Closing: Jan 15, 2010

Contact: Dr Jeff Hosea
E-mail: J.Hosea@surrey.ac.uk
Phone: (+44) (0)1483 68-9412
Address: Physics Department, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK

PhD studentship in DFT calculations in Materials Science

Performs investigative projects using computational methods based on density functional theory. Modeling of materials for DFT calculations.

Carrying out computational schemes.

Requirments:

MSc or equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.

Closing: Jun 20, 2009

Contact: Bill Gibson

E-mail: bill.gibson@KAUSTUK.eu

Phone: 0044 207 355 5918

Fax: 0044 207 355 5917

Address: 17-19 Maddox Street London W1S 2QH

Electromechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer,

Description: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer,

This person will work

1. The High-Productivity Machines department and will analyze electrical drive motor combinations for varying load profiles to optimize the energy efficiency.

2. Develop methodologies and (software) tools to help them define optimal drive motor configurations for different machines and applications.

Requirements:

PhD or equivalent by experience in Power Electronics and Control or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)

• Willingness to learn the Dutch language

Send your application to

vitaly.pryadka@gmail.commentioning

More details : http://headhunter.e-biznes.org/

Closing date: 07/19/2009

Contact: Vitaly Pryadka

E-mail: vitaly.pryadka@gmail.com

Associate Research Scientist

Highlights:

1. Protein biochemistry / crystallography group of the Northeast Structural Genomics Consortium (www.nesg.org) at Columbia University.

2. Appointment as an Associate Research Scientist

3. Cutting-edge projects at using structural information to elucidate the function of uncharacterized protein families as well as engineering proteins for improved crystallization.

Requirments:

A PhD in a related field and at least three years of post-doctoral experience in protein crystallization / crystallography are required.

Contact

Philip Manor

PM2047@Columbia.edu.

More details: http://www.nesg.org/

A postdoctoral position in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics

Highlights:

1. A postdoctoral position in computational biology

2. One year, with possibility of renewal

3. Study transcription factor-DNA interactions

Requirement:

Ph.D. in Computational Biology or relevant disciplines, research experience in computational biology, computer programming skills and knowledge of molecular biology, protein structure and bioinformatics.

Contact:
e-mail their curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating research interests and career goals

three references to Dr. Julia Ponomarenko

Julia Ponomarenko, PhD.
Email: jpon@sdsc.edu
Telephone: (858) 822-5415Fax: (858) 822-0873

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY (NPL)

Highlights:

(Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - CSIR)

Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg (Near Pusa), New Delhi - 110012Advertisement No. 02/2009

Highlights:

1. Qualification in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Biology, Biochemistry & Instrumentation

2. Applications are invited from the citizens of India for Scientist

Closing date : 15/06/2009.

Please view http://www.nplindia.ernet.in/recruit/advt-2-2009.pdf for more details and application format.

Call for Faculty of Medicine in Portugal

Highlights:

1. Physiology and Neurosciences
2. Cardiovascular Physiology

Requirments:

1. A cover letter,-
2. Curriculum vitae,- Description of teaching experience,-
3. Reprints of the 5 more recent and representative originalscientific publications,- A summary of current and future research plans,-
4. Three letters of recommendation.Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until thepositions have been filled.
Contact:

Chairman of Physiology Search Committee:
Prof. Doutor Fernando Lopes da Silva, MD, PhD

Institute of Pharmacology and Neurosciences,

Faculty of Medicine, Universityof Lisbon1649-028, Lisbon,
PortugalE-Mail: jaribeiro@fm.ul.pt and cdirectivo@fm.ul.ptwww.fm.ul.pt/jobs

PhD positions in Computing in Structural and Cell Biology, University of Lübeck, Germany

Highlights:

1. PhD scholarships in the fields of Crystallography, Bioinformatics, Protein Topogenesis, Algorithms, RNA Structure.

2. More details: http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-positions-in-computing-in-structural-and-cell-biology-university-of-lubeck-germany/2009/05/19/#ixzz0G2cxqQOv&A

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in computer science, mathematics or engineering.

2. Prior experiences in scientific publishing are of advantage.

3.Submit your application online: http://www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de/?q=node/20

Contact:
Email

management@gradschool.uni-luebeck.de

http://www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de/.

Closing : 06/30/09

2 Postdoctoral Positions in Robotics at MIT

Hihghlights:

1. Postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA

2. Appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months.

3. Focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion andinternal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body.

3. Some knowledge of computer networking is also desirable.

Requirmnts: PhD in a robotics-related discipline.

Contact:

a) Send a CV (with a brief research statement)

b) List of references by email

Rebecca Yadegar:

ryadegar@csail. mit.edu

The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus.

www.groups.csail.mit.edu/drl

PhD Position in Medical Image Analysis, University of Basel, Switzerland

Highlights:

1. PhD Student Position in Medical Image Analysis

2. PhD position is part of a larger multidisciplinary project in the field of cranio maxillo facial (CMF) surgery planning.

3. The project involves both theoretical and applied research aspects,

Requirments:

1. Strong communication skills,

2. Ability to combine basic research activities with the needs of clinicians and be willing to work in a clinical environment.

3. Background in computer science, biomedical engineering, physics, mathematics or other related field.

4. Solid programming skills, as well as a good background in general engineering mathematics.

5. A MSc degree or comparable previous experience is required

Contact:~

1. Send CV and references and school transcripts

to Prof. Dr. Philippe Cattin

Medical Image Analysis CenterUniversity of Basel Spitalstrasse 21CH-4031 Basel,

Switzerland

email: philippe.cattin@ unibas.chmiac.unibas. chwebsite

http://miac.unibas.ch/miac/index.php?id=58

Ph.D.-students and Post-Doc researchers in Bioinformatics und Biostatistics at the University of Regensburg, Germany

Highlights:

1. Ph.D.-students and Post-Doc researchers in Bioinformatics und Biostatistics

2. At the University of Regensburg, Germany

3. The successsful candidate will have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. respectively in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, mathematics, medicine or biology.

4. Knowledge in one or more of the following fields are advantageous but not required:

a) Machine learning

b)Statistics

c) Microarray analysis

d) Cancer biology

Contact:

http://www-compdiag.uni-regensburg.de/

University of RegensburgDepartment of Functional GenomicsProf. Dr. Rainer SpangJosef-Engert- Str. 9 (Biopark 1)93053

RegensburgGermany

Email: Rainer.Spang@ klinik.uni- regensburg. de

4 Doctoral Fellowships in Economics, University of Bielefeld

Highlights:

1. Starting in October 2009,

2. Doctoral Fellowship is for 2 years (an extension by up to one additional year is possible) of 1.468 € per month (plus child allowances).

2. Degree in Mathematics, Economics or related fields with excellent grades, have a strong quantitative methodological background and genuine interest in carrying out active research.

3. Send

a) Application Forms (download as .doc or .rtf file),

b) CV

c) Transcripts

d) A personal Statement (1 page)

e) Research papers (if available)

f) Names, affiliation and email address of 2 references

Contact:

Dr. Ulrike HaakeInstitut für Mathematische Wirtschaftsforschun g (IMW)Universität BielefeldPostfach 100 13133501

Bielefeld Germany

E-Mail: ebim@wiwi.uni-bielefeld.de

Closing date 06/15/09

website link:http://www.ebim.de/applications.html

Senior Software Engineer & Data Analyst (Bioinformatics)

Highlights:

1. A software engineer position is available ( Dr Rune Linding’s Cellular & Molecular Logic Team at the ICR in London).

2. An experienced and motivated senior software developer & data analyst to support research projects within the Integrative Network Biology initiative at ICR is required.

3. The successful applicant will hold a PhD in computer science or a closely related field (e.g. math, physics or statistics).

4. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required in addition to the ability to work individually and supervise others.

Contact:

Dr Rune Linding (linding@icr.ac.uk). (this address is for enquiries only and CVs must be submitted in line with the instructions below).

How to apply, please visit our website at http://www.icr.ac.uk/

You may call our 24 hour recruitment line on +44 20 7153 5475

Closing date: 05/29/09

Interview date: June 2009

Postdoctoral Researcher (Molecular Biology/Cell Physiology)

Highlights:

1. Postdoctoral Researcher (Molecular Biology/Cell Physiology/Type 2 Diabetes)

2. Investigate the molecular mechanisms that regulate Adiponectin secretion in adipocytes.

3. A PhD in Biology or a relevant biomedical discipline with broad experience in cellular and molecular biology skills.

4. Experience in confocal/electron microscopy will be highly desirable.

5. This post is Available for 14 months

Closing Date: 06/10/09

Contact:
Detailed Application http://www.liv.ac.uk/working/job_vacancies/

or e-mail jobs@liv.ac.uk

Tel 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone)

International PhD Program Germany 2009

The Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory in Tuebingen
would like to invite applications for PhD positions in:
Molecular & Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Developmental & Quantitative Genetics
Structural Biology
Ecological Genomics
Plant & Animal Development
Evolutionary Biology
Bioinformatics
Highly qualified applicants from all countries are invited to apply.
All applicants must hold or anticipate to receive a Diploma or Masters degree by the time of their start as a PhD student at our institutes.
Candidates have to be fluent in written and spoken English.
The positions are funded by Max Planck Fellowships.
Application form, evaluation forms (2 needed) and all details about our online registration are available at www.eb.mpg.de/phd-program
Application deadline is July 10, 2009.
After the review of completed applications selected candidates will be invited for personal interviews in Tuebingen during September 16-18, 2009.

Postdoctoral and visiting scholar openings

Postdoctoral and visiting scholar openings are available immediately in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology. The research focus of our laboratory is bioactive peptides and their interactions with cell membranes. Individuals with backgrounds in Biochemistry, cell biology, and biophysics are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in related topics is welcome but not strictly required. In addition, Ph.D student positions are also available in our lab. Motivated students who are interested in our research projects are encouraged to apply. A competitive stipend package will be provided. Necessary visa application materials will also be provided for foreign applicants. Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. Hoboken is an excellent living environment for individuals or families. Interested candidates should contact Dr. James Liang at Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Biomedical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030. Tel.: 201-216-5640; email: jliang2@stevens.edu.

Website: http://www.stevens.edu

Expires: July 14, 2009

Postdoctoral Research Position

A postdoctoral position is open for a talented scientist to be part of a project studying structure, function (in vitro and in vivo) and translational applications of a novel gene expressed at elevated levels in the majority of brain cancers, astrocyte elevated gene-1. A PhD/MD with strong background in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, virology, signal transduction and immunology is required. Candidate with expertise in analyzing protein-protein interactions, gene expression profiles, nude mouse xenograft studies and transgenic animal models of cancer preferred. Applications with CV and names of three references: Dr. Paul B. Fisher, Prof and Chair, Dept of Human and Molecular Genetics, Director, VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond, VA;

E-mail: hmgvimm@vcu.edu

Expires: June 24, 2009

Postdoctoral fellowship in viral entry and immune response

The Division of Viral Pathogenesis, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in viral entry and immune responses of HIV-1. We welcome applications from candidates with strong research background in virology and immunology. Scientists with general expertise in biochemistry and cell biology, especially in membrane biology, sub-cellular trafficking, and signaling, are also strongly encouraged to apply. BIDMC is a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Applications should be directed to Dr. Xinzhen Yang via email (xyang1@bidmc.harvard.edu).

Expires: June 21, 2009