Jumat, 29 Mei 2015
PhD position on A multiscale simulation approach to metal-organic framework growth, Max Planck Graduate Center, Mainz
A multiscale simulation approach to metal-organic framework growth
This is to advertise a PhD position open within the Max Planck
Graduate School in Mainz, Germany to work under the supervision of Prof.
Marialore Sulpizi in collaboration with Dr. Katrin Domke on theory project on metal-organic framework growth.
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are increasingly attracting
attention as versatile functional materials for sensing, catalysis,
optoelectronics and energy storage/conversion applications. Particularly
appealing is the possibility of strategic combination of metallic and
organic building blocks to create custom-tailored MOF materials with
desired structure and functionality. In order to achieve such systematic
MOF device design, fundamental understanding of the nucleation phase
and early growth stages that govern the final material properties is
urgently required.
The overall aim of the proposed PhD project is to derive a
theoretical model for electrochemically controlled MOF growth which
permits to relate the relevant tunable synthesis parameters, such as
initial structure and composition, to the resulting MOF 2D/3D structure
and chemical functionality. More specific, we aim to use a molecular
dynamics based approach where small size electronic structure
calculations will be combined with large-scale atomistic simulations
including reactive force fields (Jun. Prof. M. Sulpizi, JGU). The
simulated models will be tested against experimental data, namely
electrochemical vibrational spectroscopy (nearfield and nonlinear Raman,
infrared) and complementary in situ scanning probe techniques (STM,
AFM) (Dr. K.F. Domke, MPIP). The powerful combination of theoretical and
experimental insight will provide a unique base for the development of
strategic preparation protocols for MOFs with tailored architectures
and functionalities.
Mandatory requirements are: - master in Physics, Chemistry
or Materials Science with excellent grades - good knowledge of
Statistical Mechanics or Electronic Structure Theory; good knowledge of
modern programming and scripting languages; proficiency in spoken and
written English language. The position is set in the frame of
the Max Planck Graduate Center Mainz, so eligibility criteria need to
be met according to the school regulations (http://www.mpgc-mainz.de/
To apply please contact:
Prof. Marialore Sulpizi, Physics, JGU Mainz
Prof. Marialore Sulpizi, Physics, JGU Mainz
DEADLINE June 30th, 2015
Senin, 18 Mei 2015
BCI Research Assistantships at Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA
BCI Graduate Research Assistantships at Old Dominion University
The
Advanced Signal Processing in Engineering and Neuroscience (ASPEN)
Laboratory at Old Dominion University (ODU) is seeking qualified and
ambitious graduate research assistants for several
funded Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) projects. Preference
will be given to Ph.D. students with experience in signal processing,
machine learning, and/or neural engineering, although outstanding
Masters students will also be considered.
Programming experience in Matlab and C++ is desired. A background in
neuroscience is also desirable, but not mandatory. The research
assistantships offer a competitive stipend and tuition waiver. Graduate
research assistants will be expected to contribute
to experimental design, data collection, data analysis, technical
publications; and assist with supervising lab activities for BCI
projects.
The
ASPEN Lab collaborates with the Mayo Clinic Florida Neurology
Department to conduct original Electrocorticographic (ECoG)-based BCI
studies. The lab also maintains active collaborations
with Wadsworth Center and several prominent BCI labs around the world.
For more information on the ASPEN Lab visit:
www.odu.edu/~dkrusien/.
Recent graduates from the ASPEN Lab have accepted tenure-track faculty
positions and postdoc positions at Columbia and UC San Francisco.
The
Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at ODU offers MS
and PhD degrees in Electrical, Biomedical, and Mechanical Engineering
(among others). ODU is a state-assisted,
Carnegie doctoral/research institution enrolling nearly 25,000
students. The University’s main campus is in Norfolk, Virginia, a major
seaport. The University is in close proximity to various attractions
including Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch
Gardens, and NASA Langley.
Applicants should
email a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, GRE scores,
1-3 peer-reviewed publications, and contact information for 3 references
to:
Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.
Director, ASPEN Laboratory
Graduate Program Director, Biomedical Engineering
Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Old Dominion University
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates are expected to start in Fall 2015 or Spring 2016.
Minggu, 17 Mei 2015
Postdoctoral position to study audiovisual perception of speech
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of
Antoine (Tony) Shahin at the UC-Davis Center for Mind & Brain. The position
is funded by an NIH grant that uses psychophysics, EEG and fMRI to examine the
neural underpinnings of audiovisual speech perception in adverse listening
situations.
We are seeking an individual with a PhD, who has a
background in auditory an or visual perception and neurophysiology. The
candidate should have experience with EEG acquisition, analysis and signal
processing. Also, programming experience using Matlab is required.
Salary will be set according to the NIH postdoc scale. The position starts on September 1, 2015,
however, the start date can be negotiable. Preference will be given to U.S.
Citizens and Permanent Residents, but well qualified international applicants will
also be considered.
The UC Davis Center for Mind & Brain is an
interdisciplinary research center devoted to perceptual and cognitive
neuroscience research, and is located 2 miles off campus in a beautiful new
building with state-of-the-art facilities (see http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/)
To apply, send a letter addressed to Tony Shahin, describing
your background and interests, a CV, PDFs of publications, and at least two
letters of recommendation to audneurophys@gmail.com.
PhD Positions in Computational Condensed Matter Physics PhD Positions in Computational Condensed Matter Physics
PhD Positions in Computational Condensed Matter Physics
are available in the Kuneš group at the Institute of Physics, ASCR in Prague (Czech Republic).
The positions are funded by the ERC Consolidator grant (project EXMAG). The project is focused on numerical investigations of ordering phenomena in Hubbard-type models and/or real materials. The work will involve development and application of numerical methods based on dynamical mean-field theory and/or density functional theory.
Successful applicant(s) should have M.Sc. or equivalent degree in physics or quantum chemistry, be fluent in English and be able to write computer codes in Fortran or C++. Interested candidates with a background in computer science or numerical mathematics will also be considered. Experience with numerical simulations of quantum lattice or impurity problems, or with density functional theory are welcome.
Applicants should send their CV, transcript (academic record) and a letter of interest to Jan Kuneš (kunes@fzu.cz). They should also arrange for one letter of reference to be sent to the same address. The review of applications will start on June 20, 2015 and continue until the positions are filled.
The duration of the contract will be four years with initial appointment for one year. The salary is commensurate with similar positions on German universities.
are available in the Kuneš group at the Institute of Physics, ASCR in Prague (Czech Republic).
The positions are funded by the ERC Consolidator grant (project EXMAG). The project is focused on numerical investigations of ordering phenomena in Hubbard-type models and/or real materials. The work will involve development and application of numerical methods based on dynamical mean-field theory and/or density functional theory.
Successful applicant(s) should have M.Sc. or equivalent degree in physics or quantum chemistry, be fluent in English and be able to write computer codes in Fortran or C++. Interested candidates with a background in computer science or numerical mathematics will also be considered. Experience with numerical simulations of quantum lattice or impurity problems, or with density functional theory are welcome.
Applicants should send their CV, transcript (academic record) and a letter of interest to Jan Kuneš (kunes@fzu.cz). They should also arrange for one letter of reference to be sent to the same address. The review of applications will start on June 20, 2015 and continue until the positions are filled.
The duration of the contract will be four years with initial appointment for one year. The salary is commensurate with similar positions on German universities.
Jumat, 15 Mei 2015
PhD vacancy in "Understanding Social Relationship", Uni Goettingen, Germany
The Research Training Group RTG 2070 „Understanding Social Relationships“(Speaker: Prof. Julia Fischer) at
the Georg-August-University Göttingen and the German Primate Center Göttingen offers positions for
12 Ph.D. candidates
beginning on October 1 st, 2015. The salary is in accordance with the German public service salary scale (E13
TV-L) with 65% of the regular working hours (currently 25.87 hours per week) for up to three years. The
scientific disciplines involved in the RTG are Behavioral and Cognitive Biology, Psychology, and (Psycho-)
Linguistics.
The research projects of the RTG focus on the social relationships of human and non-human primates. The
common aim is to identify core principles explaining the development, maintenance and function of social
relationships. Research is structured in the three domains “social signals”, “social monitoring” and “social
coordination”, but specific emphasis will be laid upon the interplay between the domains.
Deadline: 31st of May 2015
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Kamis, 14 Mei 2015
Big Data Ecosystems and Port Resilience - Collaborative PhD studentship
- Closing Date Monday, 1st June 2015
- Department Business School – ESRC DTC PhD with the UK Department for Transport (Maritime Security and Resilience)
The topic of focus is Big Data Ecosystems and Port Resilience:
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Port resilience seeks to make ports more able to stand up to crises –
such as in response to a severe tidal surge (e.g. the one experienced on
5 December 2013), maritime accidents, and transport network failures
(Grainger, A and Achuthan, K, “Port Resilience: a primer”, 2014:
Nottingham eprints, http://eprints.nottingham.ac.
uk/2279/). - Port resilience planning seeks to mitigate the effects of unforcastable crises and their duration. This PhD studentship will address this need by critically examining how the sector, with the encouragement of policy makers, can share information to improve upon port resilience planning.
- Necessary data to plan ahead and mitigate the impact of any crisis and aid recovery (i.e. to increase resilience) includes: operational shipping data, environmental and geographical data, metrological data, human resource data, manufacturing data, capacity and utilisation data, and data about assets and equipment. Much of this data is currently not readily available for resilience planning purposes; leaving those concerned with ensuring that ports are operational, poorly equipped.
The studentship will:
- Identify the stakeholder’s respective requirements for data and information relevant to port resilience planning;
- Develop a framework that defines obstacles to information sharing, especially with regard to confidentiality and privacy issues; and
- Explore with the sector and UK policy makers how such obstacles can be overcome.
The studentship will require both qualitative and quantitative research skills, and will require the study and application of complex social theories.
Applying for the Studentships
Applicants should:
- Have a 2.1 or higher Honours or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- An interest in international trade, transport, supply chains, ports and logistics
- An interest in how data is starting to be used to improve businesses and other operations.
The successful applicant will be based with Doctoral Researchers at
Nottingham University Business School. Depending on the candidates
training requirements the DTC pathway will either be the 1+3 Business
and Management route or the 4 year Digital Society route. The candidate
will be expected to visit research sites on a regular basis, and so
should be able to travel freely across the UK and beyond. The studentship is open to Home/EU candidates only (due to funding restrictions) and will commence on 1 October 2015.
To apply for this studentship, applicants should initially provide the following:
- A full CV;
- A personal statement (2 sides of A4 maximum, size 10 font minimum) clearly indicating why you want to undertake this study, what you have to offer and any other information that you think we should know;
- An example of academic writing;
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Supporting information (e.g. academic transcripts, research skills,
computing skills and experience, English Language proficiency, etc.) in
order to verify that you meet the entry requirements for our PhD
programme: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
business/programmes/phd/apply. aspx - The names, postal and email address of two referees, one of which must be an academic who knows your work.
Application Process (Stage One)
Applications should be sent to: Andrea Tomlinson, Nottingham University
Business School, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK, or by email
to Andrea.Tomlinson@nottingham.
Short-listed candidates at Stage One of the application process will be
invited to attend an interview, which will be held in Nottingham on 15 June 2015.
Application Process (Stage Two)
The successful candidate at Stage One will then be required to complete
a further ESRC DTC application form, in conjunction with the
Supervisors by Friday 10 July 2015. The final ESRC DTC application will then be submitted to the ESRC DTC Panel by Friday 17July 2015 and the candidate will be notified of the final outcome following the ESRC DTC Panel on or soon after Friday 24 July 2015.
For further information:
E-mail:
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Academic queries - Supervisors: Andrew.Grainger@nottingham.ac.
uk and Duncan.Shaw@nottingham.ac.uk. -
Application queries: Amanda.Shacklock@nottingham.
ac.uk or telephone 0115 846 6031
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
- Information for candidates ( pdf | doc )
2 PhD positions at the Juelich Research Center (Germany) on “Metals in neurodegenerative diseases”
PI: Paolo Carloni
Aim and Scope: QM/MM approaches are established
tools to investigate structure, dynamics, energetics and spectroscopic
properties of complex transition-metal ion based biomolecules of
pharmacological relevance (Brunk E. and Roethlisberger U., Chem. Rev.
2015. DOI: 10.1021/cr500628b; Dal Peraro M., et al. Curr. Opin. Struct.
Biol. 2007. 17(2): p. 149-156; http://psi-k.net/download/
We seek PhD students with a master in physics or in chemistry,
possibly with experience in density functional theory and/or in
molecular simulation, for projects on copper and iron proteins involved
in neurodegeneration. The projects will be carried out in close
collaborations with experimental labs. For more details of the research
carried out in the lab, see our webpage
Applications should include CV and the names of at least two people to be contacted as references. They should be sent to p.carloni@fz-juelich.de. Search will continue until the positions are filled.
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