Beekeeping Training Course: Four month Program

Highlights:

1. This four-month intensive training course addresses all aspects involved in developing beekeeping into a powerful factor of rural development. Students learn the crucial tricks of the art of beekeeping and the production of high quality bee products. They are also taught how to diversify market products, approach the local population and engage them in beekeeping.

2. Other topics include ensuring the provision of sufficient sources of nectar and pollen; linking beekeeping with farming and nature conservation; good contacts with policymakers and authorities; and channels for attracting finance. An interdisciplinary attitude is a key feature of the programme.

3. Notwithstanding its academic level, the training programme is fully molded to substantive application in rural areas. Students are asked to present the problems of beekeeping in their region or country at the beginning of the course. At the end they have the opportunity to formulate specific solutions in discussion with the group and the lecturers.

4. There are trips to renowned bee research centres and apiarists in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Several excursions with and towards related enterprises are organized. There is plenty of room for exchanging views and experiences.

5. The detailed list of the courses is as follows: Morphology of Apis mellifera; Taxonomy and Biology of Tropical Bees; Technological Aspects of Apiculture; Pathology and Parasitology of Bees; Genetics and Selection of Bees; Bee botany; Practical Course in Queen Rearing; Practical Beekeeping; Ecology of Pollination; Nectar and Pollen Sources; Introduction in Palynology; Bee Products (Harvest Methodology, Applications and Quality Control); Diversification of Bee Products; Rural Development and Agricultural Economy; Participative Methods and Project Cycle Management; Medical aspects of bees and bee products; Finding Funding.

6. Admission requirements: Holders of a bachelor’s degree with experience in beekeeping that wish to implement beekeeping for rural development purposes. Good written and spoken command in English. Candidates meeting any of the following profiles are preferred:

• Researchers connected to local universities or research institutes, preferably with a clear link to extension;

• Staff members of extension centers, NGOs or other institutions actively involved in rural development and with some (applied) research facilities;

• People who have recently completed their studies and have a firm intention to commit themselves to rural development.

7. Type of certificate: A certificate attesting the participation of the student and listing the topics of the training.

8. For additional information, visit the following pages:

9. How to apply for an international training programme?

10. VLIR-UOS country list from where scholarships are possible

11. Application for this scholarship is possible from 01/10/2009 until 01/02/2010

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Postdoctoral Associate in Biology

Highlights:

1. Post-doctoral Associate - Biological Small-Angle Solution Scattering Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source The Macromolecular Diffraction Facility of the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (MacCHESS) has an opening for a post-doctoral associate.

2. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to structural biology. Preference will be given to those with experience in x-ray solution scattering on biological systems (SAXS and WAXS).

3. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with visiting research groups collecting data at MacCHESS. Activities will include applying state-of-the art algorithms to BioSAXS data, modeling macromolecular complexes, or studying conformationally- variable regions of proteins.

4. Experience in developing hardware and software for automation including microfluidics is also desirable. Located on an ivy-league university campus in picturesque upstate New York, the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) serves a world-wide user base of structural biologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers. MacCHESS is an NIH-supported National Resource providing support for structural biology at CHESS. MacCHESS is a heavily team-oriented environment. Good clear communication skills are a must, including fluency in the English language.

5. This position is a 1-year appointment, renewable for up to 3 years total, contingent upon availability of funds and employee performance. Please provide an application and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Dr. Marian Szebenyi, Chair Postdoctoral Associate Search Committee Newman Lab Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 USA Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a publication list, and a detailed summary of research experience and interests.

6. Electronic submissions and inquiries may be addressed to search-lepp@cornell.edu. Deadline for application is November 15, 2009.

7. Starting date is negotiable. Cornell is an equal opportunity employer.

8. Cornell University, MacCHESS

Ithaca, NY

search-lepp@cornell.edu

Phone number: 607-255-4952

Fax number: 607-254-4552

Research position in Enzymes for animal nutrition

Highlights:

1. Researcher in Enzymes for animal nutrition (M/W), Permanent contract, France (Auvergne) In the research team, you are responsible for the scientific programs in the development of enzymes for animal nutrition. You will:

2. Lead a group of post-doctoral, PhD researchers and internship students in the field of innovative research on enzymes as additives for animal nutrition,

3. Drive and monitor relationships with both internal and external partners (team, marketing, research labs?)

4. Define the research strategy and innovation lines,

5. Communicate and boost internally the results of your team: reporting, committee decision, training of the technical managers,

6. Enhance externally the results of your research: conferences, publications, network.

7. You have a PhD in Nutrition (animal or human) or in Enzymology (through a biochemical or microbiological or physiological approach) and you have done research studies, ideally in the field of enzymes as nutritional additives, during a postdoctoral and international position of at least five years. Preferably, you have a first experience of management.

8. Through your professional experience, you have demonstrated your scientific creativity and innovation capabilities. An analytical and synthetic mind, combined with your scientific curiosity, allow you to carry out high level projects. Result oriented and pragmatic, you appreciate applied research in an industrial context. You know how to motivate your team thanks to your leadership and your ability to listen to others.

9. You are able to communicate scientific information to an international community and interface with multidisciplinary teams. If possible, you speak French.

10. Please send your complete application (resume + cover letter) to isabelle.augustins@jobs.hudson.com. Please precise reference FR586381/CH in your mail object.

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Postdoctoral Position in theoretical physics: Postdoctoral Position in chemistry

Highlights:

1. A postdoc position in theoretical physics/chemistry is available at the theoretical and computational Division of the National Nanotechonology Laboratory, Lecce, Italy. (http://www.theory-nnl.it)

2. The position is available immediately and will be three-years long. The monthly net (e.g. in your pocket) salary will be in the range 1800-2300 depending on experience.

3. The position is funded by the ERC-Starting Grant Project DEDOM (DEvelopment of Density Functional methods for Organic-Metal interaction)

4. The research project is focused on the study of the electronic and optical properties of organic molecules with noble metal surfaces, using and developing new density functional theory methods.

5. A large experience in simulation tools for quantum chemistry and/or solid-state-physics is required.

6. Applicants should have a PhD degree in theoretical/computational chemistry, condensed matter physics and other closely related fields.

7. Applications (by e-mail to fabio.dellasala@unile.it) should include: CV , list of publications, description of research experience.

Institution: National Nanotechonology Laboratory, Lecce, Italy

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Postdoctoral Position in Inorganic Chemistry. Postdoctoral Position in organic Chemistry

Highlights:

1. A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the research group of Professors Gary R. Weisman and Edward H. Wong in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA.

2. The project is a National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)-sponsored effort with Professor Carolyn J. Anderson of Washington University School of Medicine to synthesize and evaluate second-generation metal chelators for radiodiagnostic (Positron Emission Tomography) and radiotherapeutic applications.

3. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. (minimum requirement) in organic chemistry or inorganic chemistry, a strong background in experimental synthetic organic chemistry, familiarity with or a commitment to learn inorganic coordination chemistry, interest in working on an interdisciplinary team, a strong work ethic, an ability to communicate effectively, and an ability to write drafts of research papers in English. Further details of the project will be provided to prospective hires.

4. The term of the appointment is one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year if progress is exceptional. The position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

5. Interested applicants should send a complete CV and a statement of research experiences to gary.weisman@unh.edu (subject line: Postdoc Application).

Please also arrange for three current, confidential letters of recommendation (as pdf files) to be sent to the same email address.

6. The University of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer.

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA

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