PhD position in Nice, France

REGULATION OF ION CHANNELS IN CARCINOGENESIS

PhD position (CNRS/PACA funding) available from September 2010 in the Institute of

Developmental Biology and Cancer (UNSA CNRS UMR 6543), in the group of Dr Franck

Borgese at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis / CNRS, Nice, France.

Thesis supervisor: Dr Olivier Soriani

Our project will focus on the regulation of ion channels involved in cancer cell behaviour

(apoptosis resistance, extra cellular matrix adhesion and degradation, motility, proliferation).

Recently, we have demonstrated that a unique tumour biomarker, the sigma-1 receptor

(Sig1R), was functionally associated to Cl- and K+ channels in lung cancer and leukaemia

cells. We have shown that the over-expression of Sig1R in cancer cells enhances cell

apoptotic resistance through a decrease of volume-regulated Cl- channels activation kinetics

(Renaudo et al., 2007; Le Guennec et al., 2008). Moreover, exogenous sigma ligands inhibit

cell cycle through a K+ channel / p27kip1-dependent pathway (Renaudo et al. 2004).

The project will deal on the molecular mechanisms associating the Sig1R to ion channels

aberrantly expressed in leukaemia and breast cancer cells, in relation to their

aggressiveness state. Finally, in vivo significance of the described mechanisms will be

explored in a mouse metastatic model.

Main technical approaches: Molecular cell biology, genetics, microscopy imagery and

electrophysiology (patch-clamp).

We are seeking highly talented and self-motivated candidates. A background in the field of

electrophysiology and cell physiology will be appreciated. The position will be available on

September 2010.

Candidates are invited to obtain application forms from soriani@unice.fr or borgese@unice.fr

Application deadline: Friday 30th April.

Provisional date for auditions of short listed candidates: Monday 17th May

Références:

· Martial,S., Giorgelli,J.L., Renaudo,A., Derijard,B., and Soriani,O. (2008). SP600125 inhibits Kv

channels through a JNK-independent pathway in cancer cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res.

Commun. 366, 944-950

· Renaudo,A., L'Hoste,S., Guizouarn,H., Borgese,F., and Soriani,O. (2007). Cancer cell cycle

modulated by a functional coupling between sigma receptors and Cl- channels. J. Biol. Chem.

282, 2259-2267.

· Le Guennec,J.Y., Ouadid-Ahidouch,H., Soriani,O., Besson,P., Ahidouch,A., and Vandier,C.

(2007). Voltage-gated ion channels, new targets in anti-cancer research. Recent Patents

Anticancer Drug Discov. 2, 189-202.

· Renaudo,A., Watry,V., Chassot,A.A., Ponzio,G., Ehrenfeld,J., and Soriani,O. (2004). Inhibition

of tumor cell proliferation by sigma ligands is associated with K+ Channel inhibition and

p27kip1 accumulation. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 311, 1105-1114.

Post-doctoral at HEC Management School, University of Liege

HEC Management School – University of Liège

HEC Management School – University of Liège (HEC-ULg) invites applications for a one year (possibly renewable) full time post-doctoral research position starting on October 1st, 2010.

Prerequisites for qualification are a Ph.D. in Statistics or in a related field. The candidate should demonstrate excellent research potential with significant international exposure. The School is especially interested in candidates with a background in the areas of mathematical statistics, nonparametrics, survival analysis, Bayesian or robust statistics with a special attention for practical applications. A limited teaching duty (in English or French) is possible (e.g. a short course on the candidate’s area of research), and participation in various scientific activities (Graduate School in Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, local seminars…) is expected.

HEC-ULg is one of the leading Belgian business schools for graduate and postgraduate programs with 60 faculty members with international recognition and more than 2400 students as of January 2010. It results from a successful merger in Liège, at the heart of Europe, between a public university (University of Liège) and a private business school (HEC Liège). The chosen candidate will have access to a dynamic research network enabling fruitful interdisciplinary collaborations. He will be part of the recently created Centre for Quantitative Methods and Operations Management (QuantOM), gathering 20 scientists and aiming at developing innovative quantitative methods in management science. The Center for Statistics will also give him the opportunity to collaborate with statisticians of the other departments of the University (Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences…) through regular contacts and seminars.

HEC-ULg is located in Liège, Belgium’s third largest city, and the largest agglomeration of the French-speaking Walloon region. Liège is the third inland port of Europe and the eighth freight airport in Europe. Recognized for its quality of life and its rich historical patrimonium, Liège is ideally situated within the Meuse-Rhin Euregio, 40 kilometers from Maastricht (the Netherlands) and 60 kilometers from Aachen (Germany). It is less than 1.5 hours away from Köln, 2.5 hours from Paris and 4 hours from London by high-speed train (TGV) starting from the new magnificent train station designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

Candidates should send

- a full curriculum vitae,

- a copy of their PhD diploma,

- a copy of their recent publications and

- a letter describing their research interests to:

C. Heuchenne, HEC Management School, Université de Liège, Bd du Rectorat 7 (B31), 4000 Liège, Belgium (C.Heuchenne@ulg.ac.be). We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications received before June 1st will be given full consideration. Applications received after June 1st will be considered as they arrive, until the position is filled.

For further information, please contact C. Heuchenne (C.Heuchenne@ulg.ac.be).

Fullbright For Undergraduate

Community College Summit Initiative Program

This international educational exchange program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professionals, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Agriculture, and Engineering Science. Applicant must :

• have completed a secondary school education (High School Diploma)
• have relevant work experience or be currently working in the field in which they are applying
• have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 6 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.
• submit a complete application
• a minimum Institutional TOEFL score 500 or TOEIC score 650 (only scores less than 2 years old are valid)

Deadline: November 1, 2010

Note: Preference wil be given to applicants with High School Diploma. Applicants with D1, D2 or D3 degrees may apply. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree (S1) are eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree and have relevant work experience in the field for which they are applying. Applicants with MA or Ph.D degrees are not eligible to participate.

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

The Global UGRAD Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of U.S. Study in a NON-DEGREE Program. All global UGRAD Program participants will be enrolled full time in undergraduate course work chosen from the US institution’s existing curriculum. Student will also be provides with opportunities to participate in up to ten hours of community service per semester and an internship to all academic-year participants. Applicant must:

• enroll in S1 degree programs and have completed their firsts semester or are entering their 5^th semester by the time of application (students of 6^th semester and above are not eligible)
• have a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 500
• Preference will be given to those who had little or NO experience in the U.S.

Deadline: November 1, 2010

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms and return them to AMINEF by the application deadline. Forms are available either by mail, in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6^th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720, or via the AMINEF Website at the following URL: http://www.aminef. or.id/. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes : – Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective. – Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report. – One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer. – Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation) . – Copy of identify document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address :

infofulbright_ ind@aminef. or.id< /a>infofulbright_ ind@aminef. or.id

Regards,

Mr. Muhammad Fikri
ACICIS Program Assistant
Australian Consortium for "In-Country" Indonesian Studies
http://www.acicis.murdoch.edu.au/

15 Master Scholarships at University of Exeter, UK

International Masters Scholarship Scheme
Applications for 2010 Entry
http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/postgraduate/intmasters.shtml

The University has up to 15 full tuition-fee merit-based scholarships for International students commencing taught Masters programmes starting in October 2010.

These scholarships are open to applicants interested in programmes from the following Schools only.

•Biosciences (two available)
•Education (one available)
•Geography (two available - one each for the Exeter and Cornwall campuses)
•Humanities (three available)
•Psychology (one available)
•Sports and Health Sciences (two available)

All of these awards are aimed at International students with high academic ability (typically at least an upper second class honours or international equivalent). Applicants who require pre-sessional English will be considered but will have a lower priority for an award than those applicants who already satisfy the University's English language requirements. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate, through their application, the potential to progress to doctoral study at the University of Exeter.

Please note that a number of programmes are specifically excluded from these Scholarships:

Masters in Public Administration (MPA) within Humanities

Masters by Research (MA or MSc), are excluded as they offer the opportunity to pursue a one year research project without a taught element.

All Business School Masters are excluded from this Scholarship Scheme.

How to Apply

Students should send a completed application form by email to imss@exeter.ac.uk or by fax to +44 (0) 1392 263039 to arrive by 7 May 2010 at the latest. Please note applications will only be considered from candidates already holding an offer (either conditional or unconditional) from the University and who are classified as an International student for fee purposes. Successful applicants will be advised of the University's decision by 14th June 2010 including any conditions for the award of the Scholarship (e.g. degree classification). Successful candidates will need to notify us of their acceptance of the Scholarship and return their deposit within three weeks of receiving our decision.

http://admin.exeter.ac.uk/academic/scholarships/postgraduate/intmasters.shtml

Endeavour Awards 2011, Australia

Endeavour Awards
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au

The 2011 round is now open and will close on 31 July 2010.

Please go to Apply Now for further details on how to apply for a 2011 Endeavour Award.

For detailed information on eligibility requirements, Award values, list of participating countries and other important information please see the Applicant Guidelines.

You should download these Guidelines and ensure you read and understand them before starting your application.

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.

The Endeavour Awards aim to:

Develop on-going educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries;
Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness;
Contribute to Australia's position as a high quality education and training provider, and a leader in research and innovation; and
Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.

http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au

5 PhD Grants, International Studies, U of Trento, Italy

Doctoral School in International Studies

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: 26th cycle – academic year 2010/11

Specialized curricula:
1st International and European Law
2nd International Politics and Society
3rd International Economics

Number of positions: 7
Number of grants: 5

Announcement of selection: published in Gazzetta Ufficiale nr. 23 of 23 March 2010 available in Box Download.
Application's deadline to participate in the selection: 28 April 2010

Admissions Committee - Examination's time and location:
See box More when available

ENROLMENT: deadlines
Enrolment in the 1st year: to come

Go to the application online

In case of questions concerning the application on line please read the admissions FAQ on the School's webpage before writing to:phd@sis.unitn.it

http://portale.unitn.it/sociologia/hp_event.do?HP_Request=HP_News&newsId=341921&rootchannelId=-13115

http://portale.unitn.it/ateneo/portalpage.do?content_OID=48586&channelId=-9938&channel2Id=-54863&page=/jsp/editorial/editorial.jsp&programId=48587&&activeLanguage=en

PhD positions at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy

Call for applications for the Research Doctorate schools at Ca'
Foscari University of Venice 26th cycle – Academic Year
2010/2011
http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=73711

Art. 1 - Announcement purposes and general conditions

1. This announcement regulates the admission requirements to the research doctoral schools of Ca' Foscari University of Venice for the 26th cycle (2010/11 academic year)
2. Failure to comply with the regulations of this announcement will result in the exclusion from the examination.
3. The submission of the application, as set forth in article 5, entails acceptance of the regulations of this announcement by the candidate.
4. The attachments are integral part of the herewith mentioned call.
5. All the communications to the candidates that concern the present call will be sent per email by the University. For this purpose, the University will use the email provided by the candidate when he/she registers online (art. 5, subsection 2).
6. Any further change or addition to the present call will be published online following this path: www.unive.it
(English Version) > Programmes and courses > Research Doctorates.

Art. 2 - Available courses

1. Ca' Foscari University of Venice starts the 26th cycle of the following research doctoral courses for the
2010/2011 academic year:
§ Higher School of Economics
1. Research Doctorate in Business
2. Research Doctorate in Economics
§ Inter-University Doctoral School in "Global Change Science and Policy"
3. Research Doctorate in Science and Management of Climate Change
§ Doctoral School in Languages, Cultures and Societies
4. Research Doctorate in Languages, Cultures and Societies
§ Doctoral School in Language, Cognition and Education Sciences
5. Research Doctorate in Linguistics
6. Research Doctorate in Cognition and Education Sciences
§ "Ca' Foscari" Inter-University Doctoral School in Juridical Sciences
7. Research Doctorate in European Law on Civil, Commercial and Labour Contracts
§ International Doctoral School in the Social History of Europe and the Mediterranean
8. Research Doctorate in European Social History from the Middle Ages to the Present Times
§ Doctoral School in Humanities
9. Research Doctorate in Philosophy
10. Research Doctorate in Ancient History and Archaeology
11. Research Doctorate in Italian Studies and Classical and Medieval Philology
§ Doctoral School in Sciences and Technologies (SDST)
12. Research Doctorate in Computer Science
13. Research Doctorate in Environmental Sciences
14. Research Doctorate in Chemical Sciences
2. The admission to the doctoral courses is subject to a competitive examination based either on the
assessment of both qualifications and examinations, or simply on the assessment of qualifications.
3. For each of the courses listed above in paragraph 1, please refer to the attached sheets (Attachment "A"),
which are an integral part of this announcement for what concerns research topics, available places, admission
requirements, as well as assessment criteria and procedures to draw up the lists of the qualified students.
Call for applications for the Research Doctorate schools – 26th cycle – Academic Year 2010/2011
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4. The candidates are required to come to the examinations (if expected) on the day and at the time indicated
in Attachment "A" with a valid ID card.
5. Without prejudice to the terms for the application submission, the number of available places may be increased
through future provisions of funds granted by public research bodies or by private qualified corporations.
6. Courses will start in the month of September 2010. The length of the doctoral course is three years.

http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=73711