[Switzerland] IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships

Each year IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships award three scholarships to candidates who demonstrate leadership understanding through an essay competition.
Amount: CHF 30,000
Geographical Region: Worldwide
Who can qualify: Accepted candidates who demonstrate exceptionally strong leadership potential
Criteria: Submitting an essay on: 'Leadership in an era of Globalization'
Include in your essay the criteria that you would use to select a future global leader, and why (maximum 750 words)
Deadline: September 30
Scholarship Conditions
Applicants must have been accepted into the IMD MBA program prior to their application.
Our scholarship applications are essay based, with winning essays typically including the following features:
Relevance to the essay title
Organization and structure
Fully developed arguments
Persuasiveness
Personal element and/or passion
IMD reserves the right not to award a scholarship if the criteria are not met to the satisfaction of the jury / sponsors.
Contact:
Scholarship essays, or questions, should be sent to mbafinance@imd.ch
Click here to read more information about IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships

Switzerland : Ph.D. Program at Faculty of Informatics

We encourage applications from highly qualified candidates. Admission to the Ph.D. program is competitive. Each year we receive many strong applications from around the world. Applicants are admitted based on their research interests and experience, potential for success in the program, and compatibility with current needs of the Faculty.


The official language of the Ph.D. program is English. Students must be able to demonstrate fluency in English prior to admission.

The Ph.D. program is governed by regulations adopted by the Faculty.

In order to be admitted, the applicant must have completed a Masters degree in computer science, informatics, or a closely related field prior to joining the program (but not necessarily prior to applying to the program).

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. program are reviewed two times per year. Admission is typically for the Fall semester (commencing in September).



Applications for admission to the Ph.D. program - Dates Application Deadline Approximate Notification Date Start Date

December 1

February 1

March 1 (Spring Semester)

May 1

July 1

September 1 (Fall Semester)





Students must complete their applications to arrive on or before the appropriate deadline, and will be notified of acceptance or rejection by the approximate notification date.

The application for admission to the Informatics Ph.D. program consists of the following completed materials.



General USI Ph.D. application

At least one (but preferably two) letter(s) of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic abilities (e.g., a thesis advisor).

Please note that the letter of recommendation must be sent by the recommender under separate cover.

A one- or two-page statement of purpose, written in English by the applicant, describing: the applicant's motivation for obtaining a Ph.D. degree; how the applicant acquired fluency in English; any particular research interests; any prior research experience; reason for applying to the USI program; and current plans for a professional career after obtaining the Ph.D. degree

Completed application materials should be mailed to the following address.

Ph.D. Admissions

Faculty of Informatics

University of Lugano

Via G. Buffi 13

6904 Lugano, Switzerland


Financial Assistance

Most students in the Ph.D. program are supported as assistants. The support covers tuition and provides a stipend. Responsibilities of assistants include both teaching and research duties. Generally students receive support as long as funds are available and the student is making adequate progress through the program (as described in the regulations).

Questions?

Please contact the Dean's Officce (decanato dot inf at usi dot ch) for further information on the Ph.D. program and admission process.

[Switzerland] International PhD Program in Biomedical Research

Deadline: May 10, 2010

Applications are invited for internally funded PhD student fellowships at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) in Basel, Switzerland. The FMI is part of the Novartis Research Foundation. Our research focuses on epigenetics, growth control and neurobiology. We employ state-of-the-art technologies to explore basis molecular mechanisms of cells and organisms in health and disease.
Current topics include:
Biology of aging / Cancer and metastasis / Cell adhesion / Protein structure / Proteomics and genomics / Molecular mechanisms of cell signaling / Cell type specification and differentiation / Connectivity and function of neuronal circuits / Vision, olfaction, motor control / Synaptic plasticity / Learning and memory / Epigenetic regulation and chromatin modification / Gene expression and silencing / Genomic integrity / MicroRNAs and posttranscriptional regulation
Our international PhD program has 100 graduate students from more than 25 countries. The working language is English. Most students are registered at the University of Basel. The successful candidate holds a Diploma (or M.Sc.) acceptable for matriculation at the University of Basel and has a strong background in cell and molecular biology.
Financial support is in accordance with the scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Your income will be generous relative to international standards for PhD students. Duration of the appointment: typically 4 years.
Application deadline: May 10, 2010
For application forms and further information see www.fmi.ch, or contactphdprogramme@fmi.ch,
Friedrich Miescher
Institute for Biomedical Research,
Maulbeerstrasse 66, 4058 Basel,
Switzerland

Fakhrinur Huseynli Master on Peace and Conflict Transformation

Fakhrinur Huseynli Master on Peace and Conflict Transformation




MAS Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation


Degree

This Masters program is accredited by the University of Basel, which will also issue the degree. The title "Master of Advanced Studies" is internationally recognized.



Content

The Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation is concerned with the various forms and conditions of peace as well as the obstacles to them. Peace means the absence of war, and much more. Galtung introduced the distinction between direct, structural and cultural violence. Direct violence means hurting and killing; structural violence is the slow death from hunger and preventable or curable diseases caused by extreme inequality and political oppression; and cultural violence consists of the justification of direct and structural violence in education, the media, literature and art, in the form of nationalism, racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination and prejudice. Peace means the absence of those three forms of violence and includes measures both to alleviate and heal past violence as well as to prevent future violence.



This program explores all of these aspects of peace. Its objective is to enable the participants to play an active role in peaceful conflict transformation and in creating a culture of peace. In addition to conveying theoretical knowledge and practical skills for peace work, our program emphasizes also the personal development of the participants. They learn to analyze conflicts, to make prognoses, and to design and implement creative solutions. They learn to detect growing tensions early and know methods to deescalate conflicts and prevent violence. They learn how to mediate between conflict parties and how to encourage conciliation after violence. They learn how to promote peace and development through education and action, and how to facilitate intercultural understanding and cooperation.



Course Format

The educational concept combines interdisciplinary peace research with the teaching of constructive conflict transformation, the practical experience of multicultural coexistence and the development of personal competencies for peace.



The study is divided into 10 modules, addressing the following topics: (1) Introduction to the Methodology of Peace Research; (2) Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding; (3) Regional Conflicts and Field Work; (4) International Relations and International Law; (5) From National to Human Security; (6) Peace Education and Ethics; (7) Human Rights, Gender and Democratization; (8) Sustainable Development and Its Contributions to Peace; (9) Peace Culture and the Media; (10) Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.



During the 9 months fulltime study period, the students will learn and work together, building a multi-cultural community. Such a unique learning situation will enable the participants to train in everyday situations what needs to be realized on a global scale: mutual understanding, tolerance, cooperation and the willingness to learn from each other.



The total workload (including thesis) comprises 2100 hours, equivalent to 70 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). It includes lectures, seminars, exercises, presentations, simulations, group activities, excursions, self-study, library research and writing papers. Students write an MAS thesis on a relevant topic of their choice, under the guidance of a faculty member. After successfully completing the course, the participants are awarded the accredited degree of Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation, issued by the University of Basel.



The World Peace Academy will consider accepting students wishing to complete their MAS in a longer period of time and/or those wishing to have previously obtained graduate level credits recognized and counting towards their MAS diploma. This is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please click here for more information.



Fees

CHF 15'000 course fees, including thesis supervision.



Rooms in the Student House (500 CHF per month), meals and health-accident insurance are at the students' expenses.



Intended Audience

Students from all over the world, from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, including young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, officers, psychologists, artists, and anyone interested in solving conflicts by peaceful means.



Requirements

A first university degree (bachelors or equivalent) is required, or equivalent professional experience.

Applicants should have good knowledge of English both written and oral. Expected is a level of English that is usually acquired by studying for at least one year in an English speaking country.

Scholarships will be sought to invite participants from crisis and conflict areas.



Academic Directors

Prof. Dr. Ueli Mäder, Institute for Sociology, University of Basel

Prof. Dr. Dietrich Fischer, World Peace Academy and Transcend Peace University

Catherine Brunner Dubey, MA in Peace and Conflict Studies, World Peace Academy



Teaching Staff

Professors and experts from the University of Basel, and from Institutions on every continent. We invite the best specialists in their field from around the world, including Johan Galtung, founder of the academic discipline of peace studies.



Best wishes:



Fakhrinur HUSEYNLI

Master of Advanced Studies in Peace & Conflict Transformation

World Peace Academy (WPA) - Swiss Centre for Peace Studies with Basel University

E-mail: hfaxrinuratga@yahoo.com, fakhrinur.huseynli@stud.unibas.ch

MSN:faxrinurh@hotmail.com

Skype:fakhrinur. huseynli



Sincerely:



Fakhrinur Huseynli

President of Azerbaijan Tafakkur Youth Association

AZ-0100, Azerbaijan, Absheron reg.,

Khirdalan city, 28th district, 7 house

E-mail: atyadonation@ yahoo.com

http://www.world-peace-academy.ch/?sid=1300d27bd0f1cb6a158d7e15a7650013&lang=en

Swiss Government scholarships for Foreign Students

Swiss Government scholarships for university, fine arts and music schools for foreign students for the academic year 2010-2011

The Swiss government awards a range of scholarships to foreign students through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS): university scholarships (Swiss universities and Federal Institutes of Technology), arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts) and scholarships for universities of applied sciences. These scholarships provide graduates from all disciplines with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at a public funded university or recognised institution.

Please use the drop-down menu below to see whether your country of origin is part of the Swiss government’s scholarship scheme. You will also find the necessary information regarding eligibility criteria and the application procedure.
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Switzerland : PhD student in International Political Economy

The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) at ETH Zurich is seeking a PhD student in International Political Economy

 

Research area: The International Political Economy research group at the CIS is led by Prof. Thomas Bernauer (http://www.ib.ethz.ch ). It studies the interactions between states (politics) and markets (economics) in an open world economy in areas such as environment, finance, trade, and technology.

Your background:We are looking for a candidate who holds an MA/MSc in political science and/or economics. Applicants should have strong methodological skills, a keen interest in questions of political economy, good knowledge of political science and political economy theories, and a strong command of English.

Your application: Please submit a full application that includes a motivation letter, a CV, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (e.g., a published article, a chapter from your MA/MSc thesis, a seminar paper). Only online applications are considered. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

PhD in Environmental/Organic Chemistry - ETH Zurich

PhD in Environmental/Organic Chemistry - ETH Zurich

PhD Studentship

Environmental Chemistry / Organic Chemistry

ETH Zurich - Department of Environmental Sciences

Applications are invited for one PhD position in the Environmental Chemistry Group of Prof. Kristopher McNeill at ETH Zurich. The research is focused on the development and implementation of chemical probes for reactive oxygen species. The ultimate goal of the research is to determine the mechanisms involved in photochemical virus inactivation, relevant to natural and engineered water purification. This project will bring together chemical synthesis, photochemistry, spectroscopy, and novel analytical techniques, and is a collaborative effort with the group of Prof. Tamar Kohn at EPFL. This project is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in synthetic organic chemistry and a strong interest in environmental organic chemistry. Good knowledge of English (spoken and written) is essential. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in environmental sciences, chemistry, or a related discipline. Employment will be according to standard regulations at ETH (funding secured for 3 years). The project will start in February 2010 or later upon mutual agreement.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, addresses of 2-3 potential referees, a 2-3 page summary of the applicant's master thesis (if already completed) to Prof. Kristopher McNeill (kristopher.mcneill@ env.ethz. ch) by email as single pdf file. For further details on the project please contact Prof. McNeill. For further general information about the McNeill research group, please visit the group's homepage (http://www.ibp. ethz.ch/research /). Evaluation of applicants will start 10 January, 2010 and continue until the positions are filled.

Switzerland: PhD Position in Geomatics, University of Lausanne

PhD Position in Geomatics, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Institute of Geomatics and Analysis of Risk (IGAR);
Faculty of Geosciences and Environment (FGSE), University of Lausanne
Position: Assistant, PhD student
Starting Date: February-March 2010
Place of work: Institute of Geomatics and Analysis of Risk (IGAR), University of Lausanne

Education and skills:
MS degree in one of the following disciplines: statistics, machine learning, computer science, physics, geosciences, applied mathematics. Candidates should have a sound background in spatio-temporal data analysis using machine learning and geostatistical approaches. Knowledge of scientific programming languages as Matlab, C, or R is important.
Description: 
IGAR opens a position in the field of application of machine learning algorithms (neural networks of different architectures, support vector machines, etc.) and geostatistics for geo/environmental sciences. The main tasks concern the development, adaptation, and programming of data mining (pattern recognition) models and tools. In particular, topics to be studied include modeling of data clustering, novelty detection, feature selection, manifold learning, risk mapping, and spatio-temporal simulations. In addition to the PhD the candidate is expected to assist in teaching (French, English) and other projects at the institute.
Remarks: 
Motivation letter, CV, list of publications, MS thesis or equivalent, and recommendation letter should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Kanevski.
Deadline for applications: 10.01.2010
Contact
IGAR, Prof. M. Kanevski
Mikhail.Kanevski[ at ]unil.ch
Homepage:
http://www.unil.ch/igar
website link

[Switzerland] 2 PhD Positions in Soil Environmental Chemistry

[Switzerland] 2 PhD Positions in Soil Environmental Chemistry

We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions in the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics at ETH Zurich. The successful candidates will investigate the physicochemical structure and biogeochemical reactivity of nano-crystalline Fe(III)-(hydr)oxides formed in the presence of natural organic matter. In natural environments, the precipitation of Fe(III)-(hydr)oxides is often influenced by dissolved or particulate organic matter such as humic substances or polysaccharides originating from microorganisms and plants. The structure and reactivity of such Fe(III)-precipitates containing significant amounts of organic carbon are of fundamental importance for understanding many biogeochemical processes, including contaminant behavior, carbon sequestration, weathering and soil formation. One subproject will focus on the molecular and microscopic level characterization of such precipitates and their interactions with trace metals in abiotic systems. In the other subproject we will study their dissolution behavior in abiotic and biotic systems using Shewanella and Geobacter strains, and track speciation changes of trace metals associated with these solids. Both students will apply state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The two sub-projects will be strongly linked and international collaborations are planned. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in detailed laboratory research. Previous experience in the fields of mineralogy/crystallography, microbiology, and inorganic chemistry would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in soil chemistry, environmental geochemistry, mineralogy, microbiology or a related basic science discipline. Good knowledge of spoken and written English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start from March 2010 or upon mutual agreement. Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F23.1, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to christian.mikutta@env.ethz.ch). For further details on the project please contact Dr. Christian Mikutta. Evaluation of applications will start 15.01.2010 until the positions are filled. More information on our research group can be found atwww.soilchem.ethz.ch.

[Switzerland] PhD position in Quantitative Modeling at ETH Zurich

PhD position in Quantitative Modeling at ETH Zurich

The Chair of Systems Design, ETH Zurich, offers a position for a PhD student working in the project "On the Interplay between Social Interactions and Software Architecture in Open Source" funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), starting as soon as possible.

This project brings together the fields of software engineering, statistical physics, and management to reap synergies between them and to advance the understanding of the complex socio-technological dynamics underlying Open Source Software, beyond the scope of one particular discipline.
The aims of this project are:

• To establish a holistic picture of the phenomenon of Open Source
• To understand the statistical laws governing the evolution of the software architecture, which may help developers to steer development towards favorable architectures
• To study the self-organization of projects and the resulting social dynamics, on the level of both software users and developers
• To analyze the link between software architecture and the project organization, as well as between the corresponding dynamics, which may enable new management principles or provide tools for smoothening the interface between software, developers, and users

Requirements:

• MSc degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field
• ability to develop formal models and computer simulations
• ability to combine data analysis and modeling
• good knowledge about graph algorithms and social network analysis is a plus
• strong abilities to communicate in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
• interest in becoming acquainted with methods from physics, economics, and management

We offer excellent working conditions in a lively team and cooperations with leading institutions worldwide.
Applicants are kindly requested to send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, names of at least three references, and an overview of their research interests (all in PDF files), to
Ms. Rahel Dulik
Email: rdulik@ethz.ch

For specific inquiries, please contact
Prof. Dr. Dr. Frank Schweitzer

Email: fschweitzer@ethz.ch

Click here for more information about the PhD Position

Switzerland : 2 PhD positions in Soil Chemistry/Isotope Geochemistry at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions based jointly in the Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) and the Isotope Geochemistry Group (Prof. Bernard Bourdon) at ETH Zurich. The research topic will be the development of stable mercury (Hg) isotopes as novel tracers for biogeochemical Hg cycling in soil environments. Mercury is an important pollutant element and Hg isotope ratios provide a promising new tool to trace Hg sources and transformations in natural ecosystems. One PhD project will focus mainly on the investigation of field samples, whereas the other PhD project is dedicated to perform laboratory based experiments. Both project parts will be strongly linked and use the state-of-the-art facilities of the Soil Chemistry and Isotope Geochemistry laboratories at ETH Zurich. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest to perform interdisciplinary research at the interface of soil chemistry and isotope geochemistry. Previous experience in these fields and/or analytical chemistry would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, geoecology, or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start in March 2010 or upon mutual agreement. Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F23.1, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to jan.wiederhold[AT]env.ethz.ch). For further details on the project please contact Dr. Jan Wiederhold. Evaluation of applications will start 4.1.2010 and continue until the positions are filled. More information on our research group can be found at http://www.soilchem.ethz.ch

[Switzerland] PhD Studentship Computational Linguistics – University of Geneva

 Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Computational Learning and Computational Linguistics (CLCL) group of the University of Geneva (http://clcl.unige.ch/). The successful candidate will pursue research in
connection with a project on statistical machine translation funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, in collaboration with researchers in Geneva’s Linguistics Department and the IDIAP Research Institute.
Candidates should have a solid background in computer science or computational linguistics. They should have excellent programming skills as well as communication skills in English (and ideally in French as well).
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interest and/or experience in machine learning or statistical methods, and in computational linguistics or natural language processing. A strong academic record,
excellent analytical skills, and a clear aptitude for autonomous, creative research will be priority selection criteria.
Funding is guaranteed for 3 years through a Swiss National Science Foundation PhD studentship, with a possible extension for a fourth year. Starting salary will be around the range 3300-4400 CHF/month (gross)
depending on the conditions of employment (1 CHF = 0.66 EUR).

The position is available starting 1 March 2010 or soon thereafter. We will
begin considering applications immediately, and will give priority to
applications received before 30 November 2009.
How to apply:
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, academic transcripts
indicating their degrees and all their courses with grades, a statement of
purpose, and names and addresses (with e-mail and telephone number) of at
least two references to the email address James.Henderson@unige.ch, or to
the postal address given below. Electronic applications are strongly preferred.
Informal inquiries should be directed to Dr. James Henderson at
James.Henderson@unige.ch or Dr. Paola Merlo at Paola.Merlo@unige.ch.
About the institution:
CLCL is an interdisciplinary group between the Artificial Intelligence
Laboratory of the Computer Science Department and the Laboratory for the
Analysis and Technology of Language of the Linguistics Department. Further
information on related research activities of the CLCL group can be found
on the CLCL group’s website (http://clcl.unige.ch/) and on the home pages
of Dr. James Henderson (http://cui.unige.ch/~hendersj/) and Dr. Paola Merlo
(http://www.latl.unige.ch/personal/paola.html).
The University of Geneva is one of the leading research universities in
Europe and offers excellent working conditions, as well as a stimulating
scientific environment. The University of Geneva wishes to increase the
proportion of female academic staff and, for this reason, especially
welcomes applications from women.
Keywords: computational linguistics, natural language processing, machine
learning, machine translation
Application Deadline: 07-Dec-2009
Mailing Address for Applications:
Dr James Henderson
CUI – University of Geneva
Battelle bâtiment A
7 route de Drize
Carouge, Geneva CH-1227
Switzerland
Email: James.Henderson@unige.ch

[Switzerland] Scholarships from The Graduatu Institute Geneva

The Graduatu Institute Geneva award several scholarships to Master and PhD students based on academic merit and financial need.
There are three categories of scholarship:

• Full scholarships: with a few exceptions, these are worth CHF 18,000. Recipients are exempt from Graduate Institute tuition fees; however they are still required to pay University of Geneva tuition fees. Some full grants are awarded subject to special conditions (duration of study and/or geographical origin of students).
• Partial scholarships: the value of these grants varies according to the individual needs of the recipient students. These grants do not cover tuition fees which recipients of partial grants are required to pay.
• Tuition scholarships: these grants cover tuition fees for one academic year. They are awarded to exceptional students.

Scholarships are awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
Candidates who wish to apply for financial assistance must return the duly completed scholarship request form together with their application form by 15 January 2010.
Current students may also apply for scholarships to assist them with their studies. The deadline for applications is 30 May 2010.
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Switzerland; Ph.D. Research Position at the Center for Competitiveness

Ph.D. Research Position at the Center for Competitiveness of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland)

Funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation

The Center for Competitiveness of the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for a 2-year full-time research Ph.D. position beginning in 2010. A third year is not excluded.

Job Description:

We are looking for candidates who can maintain a stream of quality research and deliver high quality research in the research Field of Chinese Foreign Direct Investments in Europe with a special focus on their impact on competitiveness of host countries, in particular Switzerland.

The thesis will be written in English. The position is a 100% research Ph.D. position and is affiliate with the Center of Competitiveness. The position is fullly funded for two years by the Swiss National Science Foundation (a third year is not excluded). The salary is competitive and in the range of around 40,000 CHF per year (brutto). The person we hire will have a completed master degree.

To be registered as a phd candidate at the university of Fribourg: Candidates who have a master degree from the University of Fribourg should comply with the acceptance requirements of the University of Fribourg. Candidates who have a master degree from another university need to provide a statement that he/she would be accepted at a phd candidate in his/her home university.

Start of the project: 2010 (starting month to be determined). For more information about the Center for Competitiveness, please visithttp://www.unifr.ch/competitiveness and http://www.unifr.ch/pes

Application:

Please apply directly by e-mail and sending (1) your motivation letter, and (2) your CV/resume directly to Prof. Dr. Philippe Gugler (Philippe.Gugler@unifr.ch ).

Prof. Dr. Philippe Gugler
Center for Competitiveness
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
University of Fribourg – Switzerland
Bd Pérolles 90
CH – 1700 Fribourg
tel. +41 26 300 82 26
philippe.gugler@unifr.ch
http://www.unifr.ch/pes
http://www.unifr.ch/competitiveness

PhD position in computational evolutionary genomics

PhD position in computational evolutionary genomics

Homepage : http://cegg.unige.ch/

Contact address : We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative PhD student candidate (~4 years) to explore the wealth of genomic data from evolutionary perspective using bioinformatics approaches. Our group has a broad range of interests related to the functional evolution of genomes, and actively contributes to international genome analysis consortiums. The specific project will be developed together with the candidate.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in bioinformatics, including programming skills (or the willingness and drive to acquire them), and a good understanding of molecular biology (preferably with some experience/background in molecular evolution). A Diploma or MSc degree in Biology or Bioinformatics, practical experience in the Unix environment, and fluency in English are required.

The project will be supervised by Prof. E. Zdobnov at the Department of Genetic Medicine and Development of the University of Geneva Medical School. We are also part of the renowned Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, and offer a stimulating research environment with excellent facilities.

The international city of Geneva, described as ‘the smallest of the large capitals’, offers a vibrant city life within easy reach of the picturesque lake and stunning Alps.

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2009.

To apply: send *your CV*, *statement of research interest*, and names and contact details of at least *two referees* by e-mail to Evgeny.Zdobnov@isb-sib.ch

International Ph.D. Program, Zurich, Switzerland

International Ph.D. programs
The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several Ph.D. programs that cover distinct areas of the life sciences. 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
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 deadlines: December 1^st and July 1^st
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

13 PhD student positions available for participation in Marie Curie ITN on “Small Artery Remodelling”

13 PhD student positions available for participation in Marie Curie ITN on “Small Artery Remodelling”
Description : The aim of the EU ITN network is to provide a structured PhD / young researcher training programme on small artery physiology and pathophysiology, including cell biological, molecular biological and physiological aspects. The network consists of 10 partners from 7 European countries – see www.smallartery.eu for partner details and projects offered by each partner – employment conditions will be in accordance with the country of employment.
PhD applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences (e.g. medical science, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, chemistry or related fields, with relevant preparative training. Participation in the training programme in small artery function and pathophysiology of the SmArt ITN network is mandatory and will involve summer schools, workshops and training in partner laboratories, including collaboration between partners. Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential. Application forms and detailed information regarding each position are available at www.smallartery.eu. Applications should be sent via email to the respective project leader by the time indicated for each position.
• 2 at the University of Lund, Sweden. PI: Per Hellstrand (Per.Hellstrand@med.lu.se)
1) Effects of pressure, flow and smooth muscle tone on smooth muscle differentiation and growth: role of calcium handling mechanisms
2) Pathways of mechanosensing and the role of cellular microdomains in vascular remodelling.
• 2 at the University of Muenster, Germany. PI: Lydia Sorokin (sorokin@uni-muenster.de)
1) Role of smooth muscle laminins for small artery remodelling using cell-specific knock-out of laminin isoforms.
2) Role of endothelial cell laminins for small artery remodelling using cell-specific knock-out.
• 2 at the University of Munich, Germany. PI: Ulrich Pohl (upohl@lmu.de)
1) Shear stress dependent modulation of matrix proteins and their role in control of short-term vascular plasticity.
2) Matrix-dependent control of endothelial cell function and communication.
• 1 at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. PI: Christian Aalkjaer (ca@fi.au.dk)
Decreasing expression of voltage-dependent and intracellular calcium release channels – effect on vascular tone and structure.
• 1 at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. PI: Ed van Bavel (e.vanbavel@amc.uva.nl)
Cross-linking of the collagen matrix: role of transglutaminases in vascular remodelling.
• 1 at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. PI: Curzio Ruegg (Curzio.Ruegg@unil.ch)
Endothelial and progenitor/inflammatory cell response to shear stress and extracellular matrix modifications: role of integrins.
• 1 at the University of Pécs, Hungary. PI: Ákos Koller (akos.koller@aok.pte.hu)
Pressure and shear stress-induced microvascular remodelling mechanisms: role of ROS.
• 1 at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. PI: Markus Hecker (hecker@physiologie.uni-heidelberg.de)
Role of the cytoskeletal protein zyxin and the transcriptional repressor Zfm1 in mechanosensitive gene expression.
• 1 at King´s College London, Great Britain. Project leader: Qingbo Xu (qingbo.xu@kcl.ac.uk)
Role of monocytes / macrophages in the extracellular matrix for vascular remodelling.
• 1 at NeuroSearch A/S, Denmark. Project leader: Søren-Peter Olesen (spo@neurosearch.dk)
Pharmacological modulation of vascular Ca2+- and K+- channels and functional consequences of downregulation of the genes coding for these channels using siRNA technology in vivo and in vitro
Homepage : www.smallartery.eu
Contact address : Prof. Per Hellstrand
Department of Experimental Medical Science
University of Lund
BMC D12
SE221 84 Lund
Sweden

International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences, Zurich

Deadline: December 1st, 2009
Open to: Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in the field of natural sciences, medical sciences, computer sciences or engineering
Funding: Provide

International Ph.D. Programs in the Life Sciences, Switzerland


To be eligible for the Ph.D. programs of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School, applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in the field of natural sciences, medical sciences, computer sciences or engineering. Applicants admitted to the programs will have to register with either the University of Zurich or the ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future mentor.

Application Process
Online application STEP 1 and STEP 2

For further information please contact the LSZGS administrator:

Life Science Zurich Graduate School
Dr. Susanna Bachmann
University of Zurich
Institute of Molecular Biology
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich

Fax: ++41 44 635 68 61
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More information can be found HERE.

[Switzerland] Leadership MBA Program and Scholarship

Redesigned in collaboration with CEOs and HR Directors across Europe, BuAdd Newsiness School Lausanne's new MBA aims to develop future leaders equipped to address tomorrow's business challenges. BSL is ranked in the top fifth of the QS Global 200 Business Schools 2009 listing.

'Leadership is to transform ordinary people into extraordinary people in order to achieve extraordinary things together,' said Daniel Vasella, Novartis CEO and Chairman of the Board. To mark the launch of the program, BSL has established a Future Leader Scholarship to reward a future leader's plan for professional growth by granting him/her with a scholarship to the new MBA program.

Siegfried Gerlach, President & CEO of Siemens, and Benoit Dumont, Chairman of JP Morgan, were among the executives consulted in designing the BSL MBA and will act as honorary BSL judges in selecting the scholarship recipient.

Objectives:
BSL's new MBA program focuses on personal leadership. It highlights success criteria defined by business leaders: adaptability to change, the ability to grasp the bigger picture, to remain calm under pressure, to communicate effectively, and to work well in a team.

To develop the new MBA program, BSL interviewed business executives of companies such as ABB, Allianz, Alcoa, AstraZeneca, BCV, Bobst, British Petroleum, Bulgari, Cadbury, Coop, Ernst & Young, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Kaz, Kudelski Group, Medtronic, Migros, Nespresso, Nestle, Novartis, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Siemens, Starbucks, UBS, Vibro-Meter.

'Why did no other business school ever think of asking us what we think,' said Charles Bill, Learning & Development Leader EMEA & India for PriceWaterhouseCoopers. ' We need business acumen; personal effectiveness and interactive skills are essential.'

Courses:
The Future Leader Scholarship award may be applied to the BSL Executive MBA, Full-time MBA or Flex-MBA degree program. The Executive MBA takes place on Saturdays and is completed in 1½ years. The full-time and flex programs follow a modular format, with the full-time being completed in 1 year. Participants in the part-time, Flex-MBA determine their own study schedule and may take up to 3 years to complete. Tuition for an MBA at BSL is CHF 44,800.

Starting Date:
The new MBA programs begin in September, with guaranteed openings for those applying in May and June.

Applications:
To apply for the scholarship, eligible candidates are asked to submit an essay of 2000-2500 words on how they will use a BSL MBA to achieve their professional vision(s). All applications and essays must be received by July 31, 2009.

BSL is pleased to establish the Future Leader Scholarship to mark the launch of its redesigned modular MBA program. BSL's new MBA aims to develop future leaders for tomorrow's business challenges.

Through the Future Leader Scholarship, BSL honors a future leader's plan for professional growth by providing him/her with a full scholarship to an MBA program of choice. A BSL MBA is fully accredited by the ACBSP and has a monetary value of 44,800 CHF.

Click here for further scholarship information and application