Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA) Fourth Edition (2010-2012)

Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Women's and Gender Studies (GEMMA) Fourth Edition (2010-2012)


Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for European students (Category B)

Erasmus Mundus Grants for Third Country visiting scholars



The Research Centre for Women's Studies at the University of Granada is pleased to inform that the application period for European students and Third Country (non-EU) scholars to take part in the fourth edition (2010-2012) of its Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies (GEMMA).



The deadline for application is 30th April 2010.



GEMMA is a joint European Master in Women's and Gender Studies selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus master of excellence and co-ordinated by the University of Granada (Spain).



This inter-university and interdisciplinary programme is addressed to students interested in Women's Studies, Gender Studies, and Equal Opportunities Policies. It provides a unique opportunity to acquire professional qualifications in these areas at two prestigious European universities and to obtain a double Master's Degree from these institutions according to the mobility route chosen by the student. The languages of instruction are English, Spanish and Italian.



GEMMA Partner Universities:

University of Granada (Coordinator, Spain)

University of Bologna (Italy)

Central European University (Budapest, Hungary)

University of Hull (United Kingdom)

Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis (Ljubljana, Slovenia)

University of Lodz (Poland)

University of Oviedo (Spain)

Utrecht University (The Netherlands)



Scholarships:



Erasmus Mundus scholarship, Category B:

Eligibility: Category B scholarships are meant for European students (nationals of EU, EEA-EFTA countries) or third country nationals who have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries.



The scholarship covers the tuition fees and insurance, as well as personal expenses (a monthly allowance of 500 Euros) during the two years of the master.



Application deadline: 30th April 2010



Erasmus Mundus grant for scholars:

Third Country scholars can apply for research visits at one or various GEMMA European partner institutions. These visits can last between 2 weeks and 3 months and the grant is calculated on the basis of 1.200 Euros per week.


Application deadline: 30th April 2010



Application

The online application form for both types of scholarships can be found at the GEMMA webpage (www.ugr.es/local/gemma) together with all the necessary instructions.



For further information please check the GEMMA webpage:

www.ugr.es/local/gemma

Contact: gemma@ugr.es

MBA Diversity Scholarships at ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain

ESADE Business School also provides Merit Based Scholarships and Awards to outstanding ESADE MBA candidates. The Unique Perspectives, Unified Vision Diversity Scholarships is one of them. This scholarship supports and celebrates the contribution of diverse perspectives to the learning environment and the business world in general. Candidates granted these scholarships are expected to actively contribute to the ESADE community.

Host Institution(s):

ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain

Field of study:

Full-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International Students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers 10% to 50% of tuition fees and eligibility depends on superior academic records, proven professional acumen and a determination to influence the future of business.

Eligibility:

Any admitted MBA candidate fulfilling the specific requirements outlined in the Admitted Students section may apply for the scholarship.

Application instructions:

ESADE Scholarships for the 2011 intake will be awarded in 5 rounds with the following deadlines: 15 January, 5 February, 16 April, 28 May, and 2 July. The sooner candidates submit their complete application, the greater the chances of being awarded a scholarship.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Complete the Application Form located in the Admitted Students section of the official website.

Contact information:

Contact the ESADE Business School at this link.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:http://www.esade.edu/mba/eng/the_mba_programmes/full_time_mba/full_time_admissions/full_time_fees_and_financing/Full_Time_MBA_ESADE_Scholarships#desplegable-schoolarships

Spain - PhD Studentships in Applied Mathematics at BCAM, Bilbao

PhD Studentships in Applied Mathematics at BCAM, Bilbao, Spain

International Call for Researchers – IC 2010 1
BCAM International Call for Researchers – IC2010
PhD Studentships

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Scientific research in any of the research lines on applied mathematics established in the center:
• Partial Differential Equations, Numerics and Control (PDE)
• Multiphysics, Inversion and Petroleum (MIP)
• Network Design, Analysis and Optimization (NET)
• Calculus of Variations and Elasticity (CVE)
• Mathematical Biology (MB)

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree in a field related to Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Computer Sciences;
• Good qualifications; and
• 2 reference or support letters.

STARTING DATE AND DURATION:
• Starting date will be agreed with the candidate; a tentative starting date is JUNE 1st 2010.
• 4 years. Position may revert in a Research Associate position, based on available funding and a positive evaluation.

GROSS YEARLY SALARY:
It will be negotiated with each candidate, depending on the qualifications and research track, and it will be revised yearly, in accordance with the candidate's performance and merits. In addition, the selected candidates will also receive Spanish Social Security coverage, comprising health care and contribution towards retirement pension.

LOCATION:
BCAM is a recently created research center established in Bilbao that provides excellent working conditions and opportunities for advanced research.

DEADLINE
OPEN CALL.

website link:
http://www.bcamath.org/documentos/archivos/ofertas/BCAM_IC2010_-_PhDs.pdf

application online:
http://www.bcamath.org/public_job/ctrl_job.php?accion=apply&idOffer=9

Catalonia: PhD Position in Interactions of Lipid Membranes with Nano-objects and Molecular Priniples of Cytotoxicity, Universitat Rovira i Virgili

PhD Position in Interactions of Lipid Membranes with Nano-objects and Molecular Priniples of Cytotoxicity, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia

PhD Position in Soft matter physics

Overview:
The aim of this project is to model the interactions of lipid membranes with nano-objects including functional biomimetic polymers, peptides, polymeric micelles and polymer therapeutic complexes/conjugates in order to enable the intelligent design of new materials with improved bilayer modifying properties. This study may provide the molecular basis for the cytotoxicity of nano-objects and indicate the ways to reduce it. The Single Chain Mean Field theory can test the inferred mechanisms for the interaction of nano-objects with phospholipid bilayers allowing to distinguish between different possible pathways to penetrate the living cells.

Background and State of the Art:
Membrane bilayers are readily formed by self-organization of lipid molecules. Membrane lipids can form different structures such as micelles, liposomes or vesicles. Fluid membranes display a surface tension and bending stiffness which depends on the order and mobility of the lipids. Their properties can be addressed using concepts of statistical physics and computer simulations and, in particular, principles of polymer and soft matter physics. There are several nano-objects that can preferentially interact with the membranes or easily penetrate the living cells, although the exact mechanism of interactions with membranes remains an open question.

Project Contribution and Methodology:
Our theoretical method, the Single Chain Mean Field Theory, see http://arxiv.org/abs/1002.4997 can describe phospholipid membranes and their interactions with different nano-objects at the molecular level. This method allows to examine the interaction of block copolymers with membranes in order to get insight into physical mechanisms of the possibility for nano-objects of different architectures to disrupt the membranes, form different aggregates and structures.

The ideal candidate:
Ideal candidate will have MSc in theoretical physics with strong background in computer simulations, computational soft matter physics and numerical methods.

Finishing this project:
The graduate will benefit the multidisciplinary environment and the expertise of the international network of collaborators working together on the project.

References:
S. Pogodin, V.A. Baulin, Coarse-Grained Models of Phospholipid Membranes within the Single Chain Mean Field Theory , Soft Matter, DOI: 10.1039/B927437E (2010).

Contact:
vladimir.baulin[ at ]urv.cat

Europe: Open PhD Positions for Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Interactive and Cognitive Environments

Open PhD Positions for Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Interactive and Cognitive Environments, Europe
Please kindly mention ScholarshipNet when applying for this position

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate in Interactive and Cognitive Environments (EMJD ICE) opens 10 PhD positions for Master graduate students in the areas of assistive technologies, network embedded systems, people inspired technologies, designed intelligence and mulri-sensor surveillance.
(please visit http://www.icephd.org/research_areas).

The ten grants will be covered by the European Commission funds and students will be enrolled under a three year employment contract leading to the acknowledgement of a joint or a double PhD title recognized by ICE partner universities which are: Università degli Studi di Genova – UNIGE, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven – TUE, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – UPC, Universitaet Klagenfurt – UNIKLU, Queen Mary, University of London - QMUL.

The total gross amount of the grant is 43,300 € per year. For more information and for application please visit www.icephd.org

European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies 2010, Belgique

*The European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies invites applications to the Doctoral Programme 2010 commencing on October 1st. ** **

Sess.EuroPhD*

The European PhD in Socio-Economic and Statistical Studies, co-ordinated by Humboldt-Universitä t zu Berlin, is an international, interdisciplinary graduate programme cooperating with eight partner universities. After the completion of the programme the doctoral degree *Doctor Europaeus *is awarded.

*Research*
As dissertation projects seven major areas of research, to be pursued in an
interdisciplinary approach, are favoured:
1. The interrelationship between economic and social structure
2. Processes of change in economic organisations and institutions
3. Markets understood as social structures and networks
4. Labour markets, employment, and conflict
5. Welfare state analysis and social security
6. Economic and social inequality and perceptions of social justice
7. Social ethics of the market in face of globalization

*International Faculty*
More than 40 academic teachers of the eight partner universities and associated national research institutions share in teaching und supervising the doctoral students.

* **Admission*
Admission is based upon academic excellence and is open to students with an economic or social science background who meet the admission requirements of their home university. Candidates may be citizens of countries other than those of the partner universities. The application procedure is identical in all Sess.EuroPhD partner universities. Applicants should decide at which university his or her research interests are represented best and should direct their application to the respective university. Candidates must have completed an academic education with above average results of a minimum of five years in the fields of social sciences or economics. They should meet the degree requirements equivalent to a Master of Arts as established by the respective national grant authorities or laid down in the guidelines of the respective university. The degree must be obtained by the beginning of the academic year they want to apply for. English proficiency at an academic
level is assumed.

The application deadline might vary depending on the university applied to and should be checked with the respective contact person. For Humboldt University the application deadline is *February 15th *for the following winter semester. Applicants who proceed to the second round of applications will be interviewed in late April. For admission details go to * www.europhd.org/admission* *where you
can submit your application electronically between January 5th and February 15th CET. **

*Network*
The following partner universities are currently admitting and tutoring Sess.EuroPhD candidates:

*Universitat de Barcelona*
*Humboldt-Universitä t zu Berlin*
*Université Libre de Bruxelles*
*University of Haifa*
*Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille*
*Sapienza Università di Roma*
*University of Southampton*
*University of Tampere*

*Contact*
For all concerns please contact:

*Dr. Ulrike Tikvah Kissmann** *

*Academic Manager Sess.EuroPhD* * *

*Humboldt** University of Berlin** *

*Institute** of Social Sciences** *

*Unter den Linden 6** *

*D-10099 Berlin** *

*sess@europhd. org** *

Spain: PhD Fellowships at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO)

PhD Fellowships at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), Spain
In 2008 “la Caixa” Foundation launched a scholarship programme to offer interdisciplinary training and research opportunities to outstanding young graduate students of any nationality to pursue a PhD project at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO).

The “la Caixa”/CNIO international PhD programme offers cross-disciplinary training in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international scientific environment. Ten fully funded four year fellowships will be available in 2010. Candidates should have an excellent academic track record, a solid knowledge of English and previous research experience.
Applications must be received by March 15th, 2010.
For further information on this programme and on the different research programmes and groups at the CNIO, please follow the links below:

• Call (full text; 107 KB)
• List of participating groups (55 KB)
• Poster (166 KB)
• Advertisement (New Scientist, September 26, 2009 issue) (521 KB)
• 2008 Scientific Report
• Application form

Outside this special programme, specific PhD training opportunities will be posted in the “Jobs” section of our web page together with directions on how to apply.
For further information, please contact our Training Manager, Mar Pérez at phd[ at ]cnio.es
Via: official announcement

[Europe] Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarship 2010 in Transnational Trade Law and Finance

The European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) has been selected by the European Commission among the Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years. This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students to follow the EMTTLF Masters Course.

Participation in the European Master in Transnational Trade Law and Finance is open to graduate students of Law, Business Administration and related fields and lawyers of all nationalities. Enrolment numbers are limited and admission is based on merit.

Requirements and selection criteria

Admission may be granted to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must be have completed at least a good level first cycle degree in a discipline related to Law and Business Administration (ILF accepts only Law, Economics or Business Administration graduates).
• The Course seeks those who demonstrate a proven interest in issues of Transnational law and finance and/or have related international work experience.
• Candidates are required to have a recognized qualification in the languages of instruction of the university that they plan to attend. Applicants will have to enclose the documentation attesting their level of English (TOEFL test results 580* or IELTS 6.5) or French (DELF, DALF or other diploma), if they apply for the Strasbourg Track. Check the “TOEFL Internet Based Test score comparison”.
• Study mobility periods abroad and practical experience in European and/or international organizations and institutions is valued.
• Selection criteria include motivation, academic qualifications, languages skills, research experience, and professional experience.

N.B. If you are applying for a Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, please, note that as of the academic year 2009/2010, the number of applications is limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum, i.e., if you apply to more than three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, you will be automatically excluded from the selection process of all of them.
* The ILF requires TOEFL test results 600.

Procedure

1. Check the Application form on-line to see how you have to proceed in order to upload the files (.doc, .jpg, .pdf) with all the necessary documentation.
2. Make electronic copies in .doc, .jpg or .pdf format (preferably in .pdf – note that .docx files are not accepted) of the requested documentation and make sure that none of the files exceed 1Mb (1Mb = 1024 Kb is the maximum sized allowed per file, if you try to upload a heavier file the system will not be able to process your application and you will have to re-start typing all the requested information). If you use shareware, beta or trial versions software, please try to minimize any watermarks.
3. Complete the Application form on-line. Please, take your time and review all the information that you provide us before clicking on “Save”). You will receive an email of confirmation. Keep it.
4. Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to send via ordinary mail the original hard copies of the certificates and the documentation uploaded in their application forms on-line to the following postal address:

EMTTLF Secretariat
School of Law, University of Deusto
Avda. de las Universidades 24
E-48007 Bilbao (SPAIN)

It is strongly recommended that you send your application by means that provide you with proof of dispatch (registered post, express courier, etc.).

Documentation

Applicants MUST include in their on-line applications the following documents:

• Copy of the applicant’s passport.
• Academic credentials, with a copy of diploma (if this document is not in English then it must be officially translated) and, if available, diploma supplement.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts.
• Academic and/or professional CV.
• Letter of motivation (type your motivation letter in the “Personal Statement Section” within the Application form on-line).
• Original English proficiency test: TOEFL test results 580 or IELTS 6.5 (the ILF requires TOEFL test results 600). Please, note that a certain time is needed to pass TOELF or ILTS exams. Note that nationals of countries which official language is English (including the USA) are exempted of this requirement. Besides, university degrees (only Bachelor or equivalent undergraduate studies of at least 180 ECTS) obtained in a country where English is the official language by applicants for whom English is not the first language may be accepted instead of the approved IELTS/TOEFL score. Check the FAQ.
• Copy of any other language Diploma (e.g. the French DELF or DALF Diploma).
• 2 reference letters.

Pre-selected candidates MUST send by ordinary post, besides the original hard copies of the previous documents:

• 1 copy of your on-line Application Form (remember to print a second copy for your own records).
• 2 passport-sized photos (one glued to the application form in the appropriate place, the other with the applicant’s name and application No. in the back side).
• Any other documentation uploaded in your application form on-line.

Pre-selected candidates will be contacted to send via ordinary mail the original documents of the requested information.

Deadlines

• Candidates applying for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship MUST complete the application on-line no later than JANUARY 31st 2010 (0:00 GMT).

• Other candidates: MAY 31st 2010 (0:00 GMT).

Foreseeable dates for decisions on applications

• Candidates applying for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship MARCH 2010.
• Other candidates: JUNE 2010.

Scholarship

The European Master’s in Transnational Trade Law and Finance (EMTTLF) has been selected by the European Commission among the Erasmus Mundus masters courses for five years. This implies that the European Commission will grant scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students to follow the EMTTLF Masters Course.

Number of Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

As for the third edition of this Master (2010-2012), the EMTTLF Consortium will award around 17 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships to highly qualified third-country graduate students.

Third-country graduate student means:

• a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and candidate countries for accession to the European Union (presently Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey);
• who has already obtained a first higher education degree;
• who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries (EEA-EFTA States and EU candidate countries for accession);
• who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries.

Important notice

Please note that as of the current academic year the number of applications by third country students must be limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum, i.e., if you apply to more than three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses, you will be automatically excluded from the selection process for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

In addition, only individuals who have not previously benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship are eligible to apply. Applicants are asked to sign a declaration confirming that they have not previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship in the Scholarship Application Form.

Western Balkans and Turkey Window

In addition to the scholarships financed under the Erasmus Mundus programme, it is expected a limited number of additional student scholarships will be available for the 2010/11 academic year via a specific regional window for students from the Western Balkans and Turkey.

The total number of additional scholarships for students coming from the Western Balkans and Turkey will be up to 140 (for all the Erasmus Mundus Programmes included in the Old Action 2).

The following countries will be covered by the “Western Balkans and Turkey Window”: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, as well as the three candidate countries, namely Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey.

Amount

Each grantee will receive 1,600 € each month for living costs during the months of duration of the program (1 academic year = 10 months) plus a fixed amount of 10,000 € to be paid in two installments of 5,000 € each per year. In order to facilitate the management of the transfer of the lump sum and the registration fee and to reduce costs for money transfer students can authorize the EMTTLF Consortium to deduct the registration fee from the lump sum.

For more information about the grants, please consult the official website of Erasmus Mundus (and the Frequently Asked Questions –FAQ- section)

Nota Bene: please note that the information herein is subject to the formal adoption of the second phase of the Erasmus Mundus Programme and of its specific 2010 work Programme (both scheduled for January 2010).

Source:

http://www.transnational.deusto.es/EMTTL

[France] Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarship 2010 in Media Engineering for Education

In the course of the program: the students participate in the design and conception of large scale projects and acquire professional experience through an internship in a company.


•the students will be able to manage projects in design, conduct and evaluation of computer mediated environments. They will have the opportunity to carry on these functions in the current contect of the massive deployment of distance education.

•the students can continue their studies by a doctorate.

The Euromime Consortium

The Euromime master is run by a consortium of

•3 European universities recognized for their experience in teaching and research in the field of Educational Technology

◦University of Poitiers – Fance

◦National University of Distance Education of Madrid – Spain

◦Faculty of Human Motoricity of Lisbon – Portugal

•Latin American Universities

•University of Los Lagos, Osorno

•Catholic University of Peru – Lima

•National University of Brasilia – Brazil

Scholarship

For international students


•A 21000 Euro scholarship per year for international students

For european students

•A 3100 Euro scholarship for study perion in Latin America

•An Erasmus grant for the second year

Deadline:

International candidates can apply on line until January 15;

European candidates can apply on line until June 15

For further information: contact@euromime.org

[Europe] 16 Erasmus-Mundus Studentships Computer Vision and Robotics

Applications are currently being considered for 16 fully funded scholarships (fees and stipend for 8 EU and 8 non-EU students) on the prestigious 2-year Erasmus-Mundus European Masters programme on Computer Vision and Robotics (VIBOT) between Heriot Watt University (UK), the Universite de Bourgogne (France) and the Universitat de Girona (Spain).
VIBOT is one of the European Union`s flagship Erasmus-Mundus courses. The key aim of VIBOT is to produce the next generation of leading engineering researchers to solve important future challenges in a broad range of engineering applications. Starting from a comprehensive coverage of the prerequisites in the field of digital imagery and basic image processing, the students will cover at specialized level all subjects of artificial vision applied to robotics, medical imagery and 3D vision.
This Masters programme will provide an unrivalled knowledge in computer vision and robotics applied to industrial problems and medical imagery. Moreover, the students will have also acquired a mobility, a broadmindedness and the language skills which constitute, in an age of globalization, a major asset for finding research work either in a public laboratory or in a private company.

VIBOT encompasses a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering research from fundamental theoretical results to applied engineering solutions that have strong industrial relevance. Individuals within the VIBOT research network are leading authorities on areas ranging from computer vision, autonomous vehicles, statistical signal processing, robotics and image processing.
The Masters candidates will experience research cultures in three different European countries and will be able to draw on the expertise from leading experts in different disciplines and different nationalities. The students spend the first semester in Scotland, the second in Spain and the third in France. The fourth semester is reserved for the 5-month Masters research project at one of the host universities or in industry.

Selection Criteria
Admission to VIBOT is highly competitive and based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a minimum of a BSc degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or mathematics. The VIBOT research programme is intended for top level non-EU and EU students with a fluent knowledge in spoken and written English (TOEFL 550). Applicants are expected to provide a statement of their research interests and motivation.

Closing date: 15th January 2010

Spain: Postdoctoral Positions in Wireless Communications, University of Vigo

Postdoctoral Positions in Wireless Communications, University of Vigo, Spain

Description
The Signal Processing in Communications Group (GPSC, www.gts.tsc.uvigo.es/gpsc ), affiliated with the Department of Signal Theory and Communications at University of Vigo, Spain, invites applications for one postdoctoral position in the field of wireless communications. The selected candidates will join GPSC to investigate fundamentals and algorithm design/evaluation for communication and sensor networks. Areas of particular interest include:
- Sensor networks
- Cognitive Radio
- Compressed Sensing

GPSC is formed by 6 faculty members from the University of Vigo as well as several MSc and PhD students, and participates in several research projects funded by the European Commission and the Spanish Government. Among these, the recently launched COMONSENS project (www.comonsens.org) integrates investigators from 10 different top research institutions in Spain. GPSC members also actively collaborate with the Galician R&D Center in Advanced Telecommunications (GRADIANT, www.gradiant.org ) in diverse contracts with ICT companies.
Thus, the selected candidates will enjoy unique opportunities to participate in exciting research projects with both industry and academia.
Desirable background

• A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering is required; PhD obtained before January 1, 2007
• Knowledge and experience in sensor networks, cognitive radio and/or compressed sensing
• Good verbal and written skills in English are required
• Strong publications in international conferences and journals in the area of communications
• Postdoctoral experience in a recognized group with expertise in the field is a plus
• Experience in the organization, management and training of technical staff/students is a plus
• Communication, computing and interpersonal skills are important
• Capacity to work both independently and within a team

Contract conditions
The initial appointment will be for one year, with annual renewal dependent on funding and performance. Expected start date is January 2010. Successful applicants will be offered a -36,000 € yearly gross salary depending on qualifications, as well as health benefits.
Applications
Interested candidates may apply to Prof. Nuria González Prelcic (nuria[ at ]gts.tsc.uvigo.es). Applications should include electronic copies of the following:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae. (*Please include your e-mail address and a recent picture.)
• A cover letter addressing the specified job qualifications.
• A letter of recommendation by a senior Professor/Researcher.
• A copy of the publication deemed as best representative of the candidate’s creative
  research.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2009.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Contact: Nuria González Prelcic
Departamento de Teoría de la Señal y Comunicaciones
ETSET. University of Vigo
36310 Vigo. Spain
Phone: +34 986 818656, e-mail: nuria[ at ]gts.tsc.uvigo.es

CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme 2009 call, Spain

CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme 2009 call
Description : We offer from three to six positions to scientists from all nationalities holding a PhD or MD degree.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must hold a PhD or MD degree before the start of the fellowship but
not necessarily when applying. Candidates may also apply if they will obtain their
degree before May 2010.
- The date when the degree was awarded must be no more than 3 years prior to
the deadline of this call.
- Applicants must have a proven record of research accomplishments and at least
one original first author publication (including joint authorship), either published or
accepted, in an international peer-reviewed journal with a high impact factor at the
time of application.
- The upper age limit for eligibility is 35 years.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Postdoctoral scientists hired under the CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral
Programme will receive a gross annual salary of 32,000 to 36,000 Euros (depending on
marital status, children, etc., this salary corresponds to a net income of approximately
2,000 – 2,250 Euros per month). The starting salary will depend on the applicant’s
experience at the time of the application.
HOW TO APPLY
Application is only possible online. A link to the online application form can be found at
http://www.cnio.es/postdoc.
DEADLINE
Applications are considered at regular monthly or bi-monthly intervals. Yet, no application
will be considered after December 31st, 2009, the closing date of this call.
Homepage : www.cnio.es/postdoc
Category : CNIO-Caja Navarra International Postdoctoral Programme
Contact address : Training Office
Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO)
C\ Melchor Fernández Almagro, 3
28029 Madrid

Postdoctoral Position in Cell Cycle and Cancer Research, University of Santiago

Spain - University of Santiago, Postdoctoral position in Cell Cycle and Cancer Research

Postdoctoral positions are available to join the Cell Cycle and Oncology Group at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.

We are looking for highly motivated people, with a Ph.D. in life sciences and a background in Molecular Biology, Genetics or Biochemistry. Experience in the generation and/or analysis of genetically modified mice is a plus. International publications are required.

Current research interests:

• Cdk inhibitors in tumor suppression: functions on and beyond cell cycle.
• Functional genomics in tumor marker discovery and validation.
• Genetically modified mice as preclinical models in new anti-cancer therapeutic approaches.

The Cell Cycle and Oncology group was established in 2003. Since then the lab have generated several high-impact papers and is funded by public and private agencies. The group is currently composed by 7 PhD students and 2 technicians.

Publications (2004-2008):
Vidal A et al. p130 and p27 co-operate to control mobilization of angiogenic progenitors from the bone marrow. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 102: 6890-6895. (2005)
Canibano C et al. The dependence receptor Ret induces apoptosis in somatotrophs through a Pit-1/p53 pathway, preventing tumor growth. EMBO J. 26: 2015- 2028 (2007)
Vidal A et al. Of mice without pockets: mouse models to study the function of Rb family proteins. Front Biosci 12: 4483- 4496 (2007)
Yeh N et al. Cooperation between p27 and p107 during endochondral ossification suggests a genetic pathway controlled by p27 and p130. Mol Cell Biol 27: 5161-5171.(2007)
Pazos Chantrero E et al. Cyclin A probes by means of intermolecular sensitization of terbium-chelating peptides. J Am Chem Soc, 130(30):9652-9653 (2008)
Castro-Feijóo L et al. Hypochondroplasia and acanthosis nigricans: a new syndrome due to the p.Lys650Thr mutation in the FGFR3 gene? Eur. J. Endocrinol. 159: 243-249 (2008)
Lozano MV et al. A highly efficient system to delivery taxanes into tumor cells: Docetaxel-loaded chitosan oligomer nanocapsules. Biomacromolecules, 9: 2186-93 (2008)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

To apply:
Interested candidates please send CV and a letter of research interests to Anxo Vidal at anxo.vidal@usc.es.
http://www.usc.es/

Spain: Postdoctoral Scientist Position at IMDEA Energía to work on Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Technologies and Applications

IMDEA is a network of research centres promoted and recently created by the Regional Government of “Comunidad de Madrid” in Spain. This new institutional framework is aimed to put together public and private supports for science and to lead scientific research towards excellence by creating a framework that will be appealing for international talented scientists. IMDEA Energía Institute develops R&D activities in energy-related themes, with main emphasis in renewable energy and clean energy technologies. The ultimate goal will be to achieve outstanding scientific and technological contributions for reaching a sustainable energy system.

The Solar Energy R&D Group of IMDEA Energía is developing the science and technology for the production of electricity and chemical energy carriers using concentrated sunlight at high temperatures and high solar flux.

The Solar Energy Group of IMDEA Energía is opening a Postdoctoral Scientist Position on Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Technologies and Applications, with the following characteristics:

Your Tasks:

• Research and development in the field of high temperature solar technology.
• R&D on solar thermal concentrating systems and/or high temperature solar receivers/reactors.
• R&D work for national and international research projects on CSP.
• Dissemination and publication of research results in scientific journals.
• Supervision of doctoral students.

Your Qualification:

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Material Sciences, or a related area
• Solid background in optics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
• Background on CSP technologies
• Fluent in English.

Location: Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.

Remuneration: Between 28,000-40,000 € per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

Duration: Up to 4 years.

We are looking forward to your application.

For further information please contact Dr. Manuel Romero, Tel. +34 914888565,

E-Mail: manuel.romero[ at ]imdea.org

Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae (publications list included) only through the corresponding electronic form available at the website. Please upload your application at
https://www.imdea.org/internationalcall

15 PhD positions at the GATEWAY Project

New Marie Curie Initial Training Network

GATEWAYS *

Multi-level assessment of ocean-climate dynamics: a gateway to
interdisciplinary training and analysis

GATEWAYS invites applications* * for

15 Early-Stage Researchers (ESR) at the PhD student level
The GATEWAYS project conducts interdisciplinary climate change research on the ocean circulation and its linking with climate processes on regional to global scales. The project combines modern observations, climate (ocean, atmosphere) modelling and marine palaeoclimatology. GATEWAYS sets out to test the sensitivity of the ocean circulation to changing climates of the past. It will assess the dynamics of the ocean circulation as a function of climate change; the influence of ocean circulation on continental climate; and the impact of inter-ocean water transports on the basin- wide overturning circulation.

The project provides training in laboratory-based analytical protocols and instrumentation, data processing and management, and numerical climate modelling. Complementary skills training focuses on project management and communication techniques. Trainees receive an integrated interdisciplinary grounding in the marine and climate sciences; proficiency in analytical procedures, climate modelling and statistical data processing; managerial skills to design and carry out research in an efficient and pragmatic way.

An information package providing project overview and application information is available at the Institut de CieÌncia i Tecnologia Ambientals of the Universitat AutoÌnoma de Barcelona at

www.uab.cat/ icta

* GATEWAYS is sponsored by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Community
** Deadline for applications is 30 September 2009

http://www.math- jobs.com/ j.php?i=123
http://icta. uab.es/divulgaci on/index. jsp?id=569& id_idioma= 0
http://icta. uab.es/99_ recursos/ 1245673088874. pdf