Graduate Students in Mathematics at Linköpings University

Graduate Students in Mathematics at Linköpings University

Overview

GRADUATE STUDENT IN MATHEMATICS at the Division of Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics at Linköping University and with Vladimir Kozlov as main supervisor

Research area

The student will work on an interdisciplinary project on study of quantum scattering and conductivity in novel super material graphene aiming at better understanding of the relation between microscopic properties of this material and its macroscopic observed characteristics. The project will be conducted in close collaboration with Igor Zozoulenko (ITN).

Duties

The duties consist of graduate studies and tutorial teaching at most 20 percent of the total work time.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a degree on advanced level with at least 60 ECTS credits in mathematics or other subjects with a strong mathematics content.

Appointment procedure

When evaluating applications, the ability to conduct postgraduate studies will be considered primarily.

Equal opportunities

Linköping University requires the knowledge and experience of both women and men. The university therefore welcomes applications from both women and men to all kinds of positions. Since the majority of graduate students in mathematics are men, priority for this position will be given to female applicants if the qualifications are equal.

Time of appointment

The appointment is given for one year at a time and will be renewed yearly subject to successful performance of duties. The programme corresponds to four years full-time studies. Normally, the studies are combined with 20 percent tutorial teaching, which gives a period of employment of five years. The total period of employment cannot exceed eight years.

Start of employment

According to agreement about 2011-08-01.

Salary

The commencing salary for a graduate student is at present 22 900 SEK/month. The subsequent salary will be based on locally agreed salary increments.

Information

• Head of Applied Mathematics Vladimir Kozlov, phone +46 (0)13-28 28 42, (vlkoz@mai.liu.se)
• Head of the Department Margarita Nikoltjeva-Hedberg, phone +46 (0) 13-28 19 55, (manik@mai.liu.se)
• Trade uni0n representatives are Örjan Lönnevik (SACO), phone +46 (0) 13-28 66 34, orjlo@ifm.liu.se, and Gabriel Thott (OFR/S), phone +46 (0) 11-36 36 71, (gabriel.thott@isak.liu.se)
• The Head of Administration Inga-Britt Hofstam, phone +46 (0) 13-28 14 01, (inhof@mai.liu.se), gives information about salaries and other terms of employment.

Procedure of application

The application should be sent to Registrator, Matematiska institutionen, Linköpings universitet, SE-581 83 LINKÖPING, Sweden, (registrator@mai.liu.se), and marked Dnr MAI-2011-00049; it should include a list of qualifications and such other documents as the applicant considers relevant (e.g., CV, transcripts, a Master`s Thesis (finished or draft), letters of reference etc.).

The application must be received by the registrar no later than June, 6th 2011. Late applications will not be considered. Documents that are sent electronically must be in MS Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

http://www.liu.se/

PhD fellowship in Chemical Ecology at International Max Planck Research School

Overview
Project 7: How do wood-feeding insects digest their diet? Supervisors: Prof. Jonathan Gershenzon, Dr. Axel Schmidt, Dr. Martin Kaltenpoth, MPI-CE

Wood-feeding insects are sometimes known to use microbial symbionts present in their guts to help in digestion and nutrient mobilization. However, nothing is known about how such insects cope with wood and resin. The large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis, is a serious pest on the bark of young conifer trees in northern Europe that must deal with both wood fiber and terpene-containing resin as major parts of its diet. This project will explore the metabolic fate of resin terpenes in these insects and the role of gut bacteria in processing terpenes and wood at the molecular, protein and metabolite levels. The project combines entomological, microbiological, chemical and molecular biology methods to better understand the lifestyle of one fascinating, long-lived species of insect. Collaboration between Research Group on Insect Symbiosis (Dr. Martin Kaltenpoth) and Department of Biochemistry (Dr. Axel Schmidt).

The project will be part of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques” in Jena, Germany. Students holding a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry and neuroethology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions, are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.

The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on the interaction between plants and animals, and their environment, as well as the evolutionary and behavioral consequences of these interactions.

Application deadline is June 26, 2011

For detailed information about the IMPRS, PhD topics offered and application requirements, please visit our website http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/.

PhD fellowship in Legume chemistry and the specificity of pea aphid host races, Chemical Ecology at IMPRS

Overview

Project 6: Legume chemistry and the specificity of pea aphid host races
Supervisors: Prof. Jonathan Gershenzon, Dr. Grit Kunert

The pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris), is actually a complex of distinct races that each live on a different group of legume species. Some live on several species, while others live on a single species or just a few. This ecological specialization can be considered as one of the first steps towards sympatric speciation since the host fidelity of races leads to assortative mating which reduces gene flow between host-races. The aim of this project is to identify plant chemical compounds that are responsible for the pattern of host plant usage by pea aphid races and test their involvement in ecological and evolutionary processes. We are seeking: a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate with some background in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or chemical ecology. The candidate should be strongly interested in interdisciplinary research questions. (Project leader: Grit Kunert).

The project will be part of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques” in Jena, Germany. Students holding a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry and neuroethology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions, are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.

The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on the interaction between plants and animals, and their environment, as well as the evolutionary and behavioral consequences of these interactions.

Application deadline is June 26, 2011.

For detailed information about the IMPRS, PhD topics offered and application requirements, please visit our website http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/.

6 PhD Fellowships in ICT, Scuola Sant'Anna, Italy

Call for application A.Y. 2011-12 - Non EU citizens

Online Application

WARNING: online application will not be available till 24 May 2011.

Selection schedule

Assessment of the Titles: 7 July 2011, 9.00 a.m.

Overview

The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation, where students can specialize in one of the following curricula:
- Embedded Systems, with emphasis on real-time systems and resource management.
- Telecommunications, especially referring to networks and photonic technologies.
- Biorobotics, including micro-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomimetic robotics, rehabilitation technologies and computer assisted surgery.
- Perceptual Robotics, with emphasis on telerobotics, cognitive robotics and virtual environments.

Admission Requirements

Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
Applicants should not be older than 35 years on June 20, 2011; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee.
the candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate-level of English knowledge.

Positions and grants:

6 positions with 6 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school's canteen + Campus facilities):
- 1 positions for curriculum Embedded Systems
- 1 positions for curriculum Telecommunications
- 3 positions for Biorobotics
- 1 position for Perceptual Robotics

- The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 6 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.
2 positions announced in this Call are dedicated to candidates with Research Projects in the field of Micro-Biorobotics, since the scholarships assigned are supported within the Agreement that Scuola Sant'Anna subscribed with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) of Genova with the aim of promoting fundamental and applied research and creating a Research Center in Micro-BioRobotics at Scuola Sant'Anna.

Deadlines:

Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by June 20, 2011, 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Admin. Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36/83, e-mail: techschool@sssup.it).

An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by June 24, 2011, regardless of forwarding date:
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy
"Application PhD in Innovative Technologies" must be written on the envelope.

Application and attachments

- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:

a.the copy of their passport;
b.two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model. ;
c.photocopy of Candidate's University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish)
d.the 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.one 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 Research Project, of no more than 3.000 words which describes 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;suitable;
h.at least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant's work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate;
i.a numbered list of the 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 Programme

The PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2011

Information

techschool@sssup.it
tel. +39 050 88.33.36, +39 050 88.33.83

Attached documents:
Call for applications- Non EU Citizens (file pdf, 60 Kb)
CV European template (file doc, 113 Kb)

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=473&area=46

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA 2011

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies
ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA [UP]
	To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:- a) Not be more than 45 years of age during application. b) Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out. c) Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required: - IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or - TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92. d) In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants e) Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only) f) Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS [UP]
	Each scholarship consists of:- a) Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia b) An approved tuition fees c) Monthly maintenance allowance d) Annual grant for books and internal travel e) Medical / Health Insurance f) Installation and Termination grant g) Thesis allowance (will be paid at the beginning of research (after proposal defense) and the balance will be paid only upon submission of the thesis) – For PhD and Post-Doctoral only h) A conference travel grant and journal publication grant (PhD and Post-Doctoral only) * The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at anytime (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).
PRIORITY STUDY AREAS [UP]
	Field of studies are in the following priority areas: a) Science and Engineering b) Agriculture and Fisheries c) Economics and Islamic Finance d) Information and Communication Technology e) Biotechnology f) Biosecurity and Food Safety g) Infrastructure and Utility h) Environmental Studies i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy * Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
SELECTION CRITERIA [UP]
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:- a) High-level academic achievement b) The quality of the research proposal and it’s potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well being. c) Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language
GENERAL CONDITION OF AWARD [UP]
a) Scholarship holder must undertake full-time studies for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies at a campus of Malaysian Universities. b) It is the responsibility of the scholarship holders to confirm admission to the university. c) Scholarship holders must not change their programme during tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. d) Scholarship holders must follow the approved programmes and abide by the university’s rules, regulations and codes of conduct. Any suspension from the university will result in immediate suspension of award. Monthly allowances are not payable during suspension, including suspension due to illness. e) It is the responsibility of successful candidates to apply for and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa. f) Scholarship holders must maintain satisfactory progress and good standing as stipulated by their host university and degree programme, or the scholarship will be withdrawn. g) The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and research must be carried out in Malaysia. h) Scholarship holders are not allowed to take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university.
HOW TO APPLY [UP]
All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://www.mohe.gov.my/MIS starting from April 2011. STEP 1 o REGISTER your Passport Number or National Identication Number, password and email address. o LOGIN to online application form and fill in all section completely. o Please ensure all informations are correct before you print the application and logout. STEP 2 o Please attach printed application form together with the following documents: i.) Recent passport size photograph. ii.) Completed Medical Report. [download] iii.) A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship. iv.) A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements. v.) A clear and precise study or research plan vi.) A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS) vii.) Curriculum Vitae. viii.) Admission letter from Malaysian University. ix.) Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support your application. [download] x.) Endorsement Form. [download] o You are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in your country to get the endorsement. STEP 3 o Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. [How to convert documents to PDF format] o You are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. You will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES [UP]
For further enquiries, please contact us :- SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA LEVEL 4, BLOCK 1, PJH TOWER PRECINCT 2 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE 62100 PUTRAJAYA email : international_scholar@mohe.gov.my Tel No. : +603-8884 4600 Fax No. : +603-8884 4701

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA 2011

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies

https://www.mohe.gov.my/MIS/

Post-doctoral position in Plasmonically-enhanced Optoelectronic Devices (PEOD) : Castelldefels (Barcelona), Spain

ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences: job description

ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences is a centre based in Castelldefels (Barcelona), devoted to the research and education of the optical and photonic sciences, at the highest international level.

ICFO is looking for a highly-motivated post-doctoral researcher to lead a project on plasmonically-enhanced optoelectronic devices based on colloidal quantum dots.
The ideal researcher should have demonstrated experience in design and fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures, hands-on expertise in advanced nanofabrication techniques (e-beam nanolithography, FIB) and strong background in physics and characterization of plasmonic structures (near-field SOM, SEM etc.).
Experience in optoelectronic device characterization will be considered an asset.

Eligibility and Conditions
Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized PhD-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the near future) in the field of physics or electrical engineering.
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO post-doctoral contracts.
The position is available initially for one year with possibility of extension for up to three years.

Application procedure
Potential applicants may contact Gerasimos Konstantatos (gerasimos.konstantatos@icfo.es).
The formal application should be submitted by e-mail to: icfojobs@icfo.es (cc: gerasimos.konstantatos@icfo.es).
E-mail submissions must include the mailing label “PEOD” and your last name printed before the label. Suitable candidates are requested to submit:
- A presentation letter with a declaration of interest,
- A Curriculum Vitae, including full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address,
- The contact e-mail of up to three potential referees.
Applications can also be submitted by post to the Post-Doc Screening Committee.
Candidates should be willing to be contacted by phone during the selection process.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Deadlines
The position is available as soon as possible and will remain open until an appropriate candidate has been identified.
For updated information about ICFO, please visit http://www.icfo.es/

PhD Studentships - Early Language Acquisiton : Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT

Max Planck Child Study Centre - University of Manchester: job description

The Max Planck Child Study Centre (MPCSS) invites applications for two fully-funded PhD studentships commencing in September 2011. The studentships provide three-year funding covering a tax-free stipend equating to approximately 16,000 Euros per annum plus generous support for travel and equipment. UK/EU tuition fees will also be covered.

The MPCSS, based in the School of Psychological Sciences, is part of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig. Research is focused upon children’s early language acquisition, carried out through both experimental studies and analysis of naturalistic data.

Our studentships are not tied to pre-defined projects, however the topic of the PhD must be within the field of first language development using naturalistic and/or experimental data. Our focus is on children learning either English or German although we have ongoing studies of Polish, French, Russian and Finnish. We are increasingly conducting comparative studies in different languages. We are also interested in how children learn to use pragmatically appropriate language (for example, using appropriate referring expressions) and in the relation between social cognition and language development.

Our research concerning naturalistic studies involves tracking the sources of children’s developing constructions, including transitives, questions and complex sentences as well as conducting quantitative analyses of the children’s input.

Experimental studies focus on a number of aspects of language acquisition, such as the development of general syntactic categories (such as noun and verb), constructions (such as transitives and questions) and the development of inflectional morphology. We also look at how children learn the pragmatics of language (comprehension and production of referring expressions, answering questions appropriately and registering given/new relations in an utterance).

Previous examples of PhD research conducted within the Centre include:

• How children learn to identify referents for their listeners
• Cross-linguistic comparisons of early language development
• The pragmatics and syntax of argument omission
• English pronouns and how they help children understand constructions
• Explaining children’s errors (e.g. Me do it instead of I do it, I want go there instead of I want to go there)

Our aim is to further develop constructivist approaches to language development to the point that our understanding of typically developing children’s development in English and other languages allows us to inform the many relevant applied areas such as multilingualism and bilingualism in early development, language delay and speech therapy.

There is the possibility for students to spend short periods of time in Leipzig, designing and, if appropriate, running their studies.

Typical next destinations for PhD graduates of the Centre are University lectureships and postdoctoral research fellowships, followed, in some cases, by training programmes in Clinical or Educational Psychology.

Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in psychology, linguistics or an associated discipline. A Masters degree in a similar area would be an advantage.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Professor Elena Lieven with a brief summary of their academic/professional background and any research proposal they would be keen to conduct within the Centre: lieven@eva.mpg.de.

Applicants are encouraged to express interest as early as possible as studentships will be allocated on an ongoing basis.

Further information on the Centre and our 2011 PhD studentships can be found on the Max Planck website:

http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/research/groups/languageandcommunication/maxplanck/

Research Fellow (Comparative Plant Phylogeography) : Belfast, BT7 1NN, UK

Queen’s University Belfast : job description

Queen’s University Belfast

Research Fellow (Comparative Plant Phylogeography)
Ref: 11/101678

School of Biological Sciences

Immediately available for a period of 2 years in the first instance.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 16 June 2011

Salary scale: £29,972 – £39,107 per annum (including contribution points)

Closing date: Monday 6 June 2011

Please visit our website for further information and to apply online – www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Early Stage Researcher / PhD student "Mode of action of novel dengue virus inhibitors" in Mechelen (BE) : Mechelen

EU Marie Curie Initial Training Network EUVIRNA: job description

EUVIRNA is a European Marie Curie Initial Training Network on (+)RNA Virus Replication and Antiviral Drug Development.

EUVIRNA seeks an Early Stage Researcher for the project ‘Mode of action of novel dengue virus inhibitors’. The successful candidate is planned to obtain a PhD with this project.

Full description of the project, eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found at http://www.euvirna.eu.

Please note:
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE APPLICATIONS PROCEDUREARE CONSIDERED.

Project Description

Tibotec-Virco is currently screening for small molecule inhibitors of Dengue virus replication. Experiments will reveal whether a particular compound interacts with the initial phase of infection (binding, fusion, entry), intracellular replication, virus maturation or release. Genotyping and phenotyping of drug-resistant variants allows identification of viral protein targets. The interaction between inhibitor and target will be studied by expressing wt and mutant target proteins and determining the crystal structure of the inhibitor/target complex. This will allow rational design of second generation analogues with increased inhibitory effect.

Requirements

• The candidate should possess a MSc degree in virology, cell biology, immunology or related discipline. Good knowledge and experience of assay development and molecular biology is an advantage. Prior experience with transcriptome/proteome analyses is an asset. The ideal candidate would have a background in infectious diseases, preferably related to Dengue virus or other related RNA viruses.
• Proactive participation and contribution to the scientific community will be expected through presentations and critical thinking at internal scientific forums, requiring excellent English presentation and writing skills. The successful candidate will actively contribute to publications, presentations at external meetings and patent applications. In addition, strong communication skills and the capability to work will in a team are important.
• Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for Marie Curie Initial Training Networks (FP7).
• Candidates should submit the complete application package.
• Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview by the supervisor of the project.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Carbon Dynamics

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Carbon Dynamics

Environmental Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

ORNL10-19-ESD

Project Description:

The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), www.esd.ornl.gov, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), www.ornl.gov, has an immediate opening for a post doctoral research associate in soil carbon dynamics.

The post-doc will have the opportunity to design, execute, and analyze bench and field-scale experiments to better understand mechanisms controlling soil organic matter protection and stabilization. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated background and interest in plant root inputs to soil organic matter (SOM) pools, soil aggregate dynamics, and physio-chemical mechanisms that regulate carbon accrual in SOM fractions that range in chemistry and residence time. Process-level knowledge gained in these investigations will be incorporated into carbon models at local to global scales.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, interpretation, and publication of experimental and modeling results in high-visibility journals. Work will be conducted in collaboration with others having expertise in plant and microbial science, soil chemistry, carbon cycle science, and modeling. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and interest in integration of soil dynamics across temporal and spatial scales. The applicant will join others engaged in climate change research as part of the Consortium for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems (CSiTE; http://csite.esd.ornl.gov). The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. required in Soil Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Technical Questions:

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Stan Wullschleger at wullschlegsd@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants must apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. 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 www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). 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.

EUVIRNA is a European Marie Curie Initial Training Network on (+)RNA Virus Replication and Antiviral Drug Development.

EUVIRNA is a European Marie Curie Initial Training Network on (+)RNA Virus Replication and Antiviral Drug Development.

EUVIRNA seeks an Early Stage Researcher for the project ‘Identification of inhibitors of protein-protein interactions essential for enterovirus replication’. The successful candidate is planned to obtain a PhD with this project.

Full description of the project, eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found at http://www.euvirna.eu.

Please note:
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE APPLICATIONS PROCEDUREARE CONSIDERED.

Project Description

Tibotec-Virco is exploring novel ways to agonize and antagonize the innate immune system with small molecules and biological that impact on the replication of (+)RNA viruses. As an example, RIG-I and MDA5 are cytosolic RNA sensors that upon recognizing viral RNA initiate a signaling pathway leading to IFN production. Viruses have evolved mechanisms to counter this pathway and our interest is to understand how to modulate this pathway or the interaction itself to facilitate viral clearance. We will develop RIG-I/MDA5 expression and IFN reporter systems (GFP or luciferase) to identify small molecules that modulate the RIG-I/MDA5 pathway or that block the antagonistic activity of the viral IFN suppressors. In addition, we will use siRNA libraries to identify new nodes in the innate immune response that may influence viral replication and perhaps identify new points for pharmacological modulation.

Requirements

The candidate should possess a PhD degree in pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, medicine, biomedical engineering or related discipline. Good knowledge and experience of assay development and molecular biology is an asset. The ideal candidate would have a prior experience in infectious diseases, especially related to RNA viruses.
Proactive participation and contribution to the scientific community will be expected through presentations and critical thinking at internal and consortium oriented scientific forums, requiring excellent English presentation and writing skills. The successful candidate will actively contribute to publications, presentations at external meetings and patent applications. In addition, strong communication skills and the capability to work will in a team are important.

PhD: Far Shore Wind Climate Modelling

PhD: Far Shore Wind Climate Modelling

Job description

In the FLOW (Far and Large Offshore Wind Energy) project, the Dutch offshore wind industry and research community are cooperating to realise far-offshore wind power stations. TU Delft has more than 12 PhD’s participating in the research. Cooperation between the PhD’s and with the other partners is essential. Part of the programme involves an internship with one of the FLOW partners.
This PhD research is part of the FLOW R&D programme. The research is focused on three important questions:
1) What are the representative wind conditions a far-offshore wind turbine will experience during its lifetime?
2) What do these wind conditions predict with respect to power production and loads of offshore wind farms?
3) How should these conditions correctly be described in design calculations and standards?

Requirements

The candidate should have a background in Wind Energy Engineering and/or Meteorology with a relevant MSc degree (e.g. aerospace engineering or physics). He/she should be fluent in English (spoken and written), eager to learn and comfortable with a multidisciplinary PhD topic.

Conditions of employment

The offered position is for a temporary period of 4 years (1 year and an additional 3 years after a positive performance evaluation).
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

For more information about this position, please contact Wim Bierbooms, phone: +31 (0)15-2782097, e-mail: W.A.A.M.Bierbooms@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 1 June 2011 to Mrs. Willems, S.M.Willems@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number LR11-13.

Contract type

Temporary
4 years

Organisation

Delft University of Technology
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Department

Aerospace Engineering

The AWEP Department focuses on fundamental and applied aerodynamics, wind energy, performance and propulsion. The department runs extensive wind tunnel and other experimental facilities, including the OJF, dedicated to wind energy research.


The Wind Energy Section is active in research on rotor aerodynamics and dynamics, wind turbine loads and conceptual design of wind turbines and wind farms.

Additional information

Wim Bierbooms
+31 (0)15-2782097
W.A.A.M.Bierbooms@tudelft.nl
Technische Universiteit Delft

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Italy Opportunity as Postdoctoral Research Scientist for Molecular microbiologist / Biotechnologist

Italy Opportunity as Postdoctoral Research Scientist for Molecular microbiologist / Biotechnologist at

on May 8th, 2011

CRI, the Research and Innovation Centre of the Fondazione Edmund Mach is a major research Institution focusing on Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability. Its mission is the improvement of the land based economy by increasing the quality and value of fruit crops and providing innovative solutions to sustain biodiversity and the environment. Currently, the Centre comprises over 250 staff, coordinates international PhD programmes and operates research programs fully integrated with state-of-the-art genomics and postgenomics platform technologies

With a view of strengthening its expanding research effort, the Centre is now seeking to recruit:

• Position : Postdoctoral Research Scientist
• Qualifiction : Molecular microbiologist / Biotechnologist
• Job Description : Research will focus on microbial bio-effectors on plants. The objective is to dissect to mechanisms involved in the tripartite interactions between rhizosphere microorganisms, pathogens and the plant, with specific insight in the plant self-protection mechanisms elicited by the soil microbes and their bio-active metabolites. Experience in chemical analysis of microbial metabolites and metagenomic techniques are preferred; Ref. Code ENVMIC

FEM is a non-profit organization, with private legal status. Employment conditions are in line with prevailing European standards, including benefits and a highly competitive salary scheme. All openings are effective immediately and will be for three years initially, with a possibility of extension and/or transformation into permanent position for the best candidates. Researchers coming to work in Italy from abroad may obtain up to 75 % income tax reductions.

How to Apply : All candidates, with at least 2 years of Postdoctoral experience, proven ability to publish and attract funding, are invited to send a complete CV, publication list, names and email addresses of three referees, and a statement of research interests and accomplishments to: ric.recruiting@iasma.it quoting in the title the relevant reference code of the position. Information provided will be treated confidentially.

Closing date for applications : 31 May 2011

APPLICATION CALL for DAAD Scholarships

APPLICATION CALL for DAAD Scholarships for the academic year 2012/2013 are opened !

PROGRAM	Application Deadline
Scholarship for selected Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries (holding S1 or S2-Degree, for Master or PhD in Germany)	28th July 2011
Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)	28th July 2011
Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowships	20th June 2011
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research	check Website
Long-term Research Grants for Graduates of All Disciplines (holding S2-Degree, for PhD in Germany) Study scholarship for Architecture, Music, Fine Arts, Design and Film	closed closed
Short-term Research Grants in Germany for Post-docs, for DAAD-Alumni	Each year: 15 October and 15 April
Short-term Research Grants in Germany for Doctoral Candidates,	5 months prior to the proposed visit
Other Fellowships, please check: DAAD News or German Higher Education News