Iceland: PhD Fellowships in Systems Biology of Human Metabolism?, University of Iceland

The Center of Systems Biology, University of Iceland is looking to recruit a highly motivated PhD students to join a growing effort focusing on systems biology of human metabolism. The research at the CSB UoI focuses on 1) human metabolism and 2) industrial biotechnology. The Center is an interdisciplinary center with the Schools of Medicine, Engineering and Natural Sciences participating.

The CSB UoI aims to characterize human disease using a systems biology approach. This research effort includes on 1) expanding the currently available human metabolic reconstruction, 2) discovery of new functions and pathways in human metabolism using computational and experimental techniques, 3) phenotyping of human cell lines using metabolomic techniques, 4) computational and experimental analysis of metabolic changes associated with disease, and 5) high-throughput drug screening. We use the state-of-the-art computational methods to guide and design human cell culturing experiments as well as metabolomic measurements. These technologies are embedded in a biologically driven research program that aims at systematic understanding of human metabolism, disease manifestation and drug target identification.
Job description:

• Expansion and refinement of the human metabolic reconstruction.
• Identification of missing metabolic genes using bioinformatics and modeling tools (gap filling)
• Development of cell type specific metabolic models from experimental data and the human metabolic reconstruction.
• Databases and literature mining for genomic information.
• Computational modeling of human metabolism in health and disease.
• The project will thus include key technologies used in computational systems biology and bioinformatics.

Your qualifications:

• Master´s degree (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, (Molecular) Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Medicine.
• Strong interest in human biology and computational modeling.
• Basic skills/ experience in programming and statistical data analysis.
• Communication skills and team orientated work.

Our Offer:

• Working in a scientifically stimulating, innovative, dynamic, well- equipped, and international surrounding.
• In-depth training in cutting edge technologies used in systems biology.
• Numerous training opportunities in (molecular) biology, systems biology and bioinformatics.
• Initial short-term employment contract for three years.

The position is available immediately. Please send a cover letter, a brief description of research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references in pdf file form to Professor Ines Thiele ( systemsbiology[ at ]hi.is ).
All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Salary for the positions will be according to collective wage and salary agreement.
Appointments to the University of Iceland do take into account the Equal Rights Project of the University of Iceland.

Research Assistant - PhD Candidate at Incubation Technology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Research Assistant - PhD Candidate at Incubation Technology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

The research group Measure, Model and Manage Bioresponses (M3-BIORES) headed by Prof. Daniel Berckmans is one of the leading groups at bio-monitoring and control together with research on imperfectly mixed fluids around living organisms. The research objective is to measure in an on-line manner biological responses of living organisms and their individual micro-environment and to predict their dynamic response in order to monitor and control their well being, health and performance.

Currently, there exists an open position as: Research Assistant – PhD Candidate
For one year with a global intention to complete a doctoral degree. The title of the project is:
‘ Development of a new concept of incubators for broiler eggs ‘
Project description and tasks:
By using the knowledge of the environmental requirements of chicken embryos during incubation, combined with heat transfer technology, the aim of this job is to come up with a new concept of incubation technology. To come to this point, a virtual egg might help the simulation of several concepts. Tasks include computer simulation of incubator environments possibly with CFD tools, and also experimental validation of prototypes. This job is in close collaboration with an industrial partner.
Requirements:
He/She must have a master’s degree (mechanical engineering, civil engineering, bio-engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or another relevant field).
He/She must be able to speak and write English fluently. Experience with Fluent and Gambit is obligatory. Working knowledge of the MATLAB programming environment is an advantage.
More information:
ir. Sezin Eren Ozcan
Tel.: +32-(0)16-321731
e-mail: sezin.erenozcan[ at ]biw.kuleuven.be
www.m3-biores.be
Place of work will be Leuven, Belgium.
Fee of scientific assistant at university level
Please send your detailed CV to Vasileios Exadaktylos at K.U.Leuven, Faculty of Bio-engineering, Division M3 BIORES, Kasteelpark Arenberg 30, 3001 Heverlee, Tel.: +32-16-32.17.30, Fax: +32-16-32.14.80, e-mail: Vasileios.Exadaktylos[ at ]biw.kuleuven.be

Finnish Studies and Research/Scholarships for Post Masters’ Studies

Scholarships for post-Master’s studies and research at Finnish universities are available for international postgraduate students and researchers of Finnish language and culture.The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 1200 euros. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO. The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting student or researcher must have established contacts with the Finnish host university. The Finnish university department wishing to host him or her applies to CIMO for the grant. Applications should be submitted at least 3 months before the intended scholarship period.
Study Subject:     Finnish language and literature, Finno-Ugric linguistics, ethnology and folklore

For more details :
    http://finland.cimo.fi/scholarships/postgraduate_studies_and_research/finnish_studies_and_research.html

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

Postdoctoral Vacancy, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand

Postdoctoral Vacancy
Description : The NFFRDC is a leader in Nutraceutical and Functional Food Research residing at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand. NFFRDC has 2 post-doctorate positions opening in the areas of functional foods and clinical/biological testing or trials. Post-graduates having completed a Ph.D. in the following fields are encouraged to apply; Food Science, Pharmaeuticals, Allied Health, Nutrition, and Life Sciences
Homepage : http://agro.psu.ac.th/
Category :
Contact address : Faculty of Argo-Industry , Prince of Songkla University.
Hatyai, Songkhla, 90112
THAILAND

Alfa Fellowship Program in Business, Economics, Journalism, Law, and Public Policy

Alfa Fellowship Program: high-level professional program placing 10 qualified Americans per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy. Key goals are expanding networks of American/Russian professionals and advancing US/Russian relations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizen between the ages of 25 and 35
• Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, international relations, political science, government, or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field
• Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
• Active involvement in community or public service
• Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, they will need to demonstrate proficiency in a second language to qualify for the program.
• Evidence of leadership potential

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.
Application Information: The application deadline for the Alfa Fellowship Program is December 1. Applications can be completed online. Program information and application forms can also be downloaded or requested by mail from the CDS website at: www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/alfa.htm.
For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:
CDS International, Inc.
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Fax. (212) 497-3535
Email. alfa@cdsintl.org
Web. www.cdsintl.org
OJSC Alfa-Bank is incorporated, focused and based in Russia, and is not affiliated with U.S.-based Alfa Insurance.

Fellowship for Live Consulting Project to B-Tech/BE/MBA Students – India

Poland: PhD Positions in Spin Transfer and Relaxation in Magnetic Nanostructures, Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences Poland

PhD Positions in Spin Transfer and Relaxation in Magnetic Nanostructures, Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
PhD position - theoretical project on Spin transfer and relaxation in magnetic nanostructures (project A6) at Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw, Poland) in collaboration with Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (London, UK) and Open University (Milton Keynes, UK)

Project duration: 4 years
The student will be based in Warsaw and supervised by Dr. Marek Cinal (IPC PAS), He/she will visit and collaborate with Prof. David M. Edwards (Imperial College) and Dr. Andrey Umerski (Open University)
for 12 months (in total) during the project.
Monthly scholarship is 3000 PLN + 500 PLN insurance in Poland and 4500 PLN + 500 PLN insurance during visits to foreign partners
The aim of the proposed study is a quantum-mechanical description of processes that determine the dynamics of magnetization in ferromagnetic metallic nanowires and ultrathin films. The research will be focused on magnetic relaxation (via Gilbert damping and other relevant mechanisms) and its relation to
spin-orbit coupling (SOC), and on spin-transfer torque due to an electric current carried by the system. The systems investigated will include iron and permalloy flat nanowires as well as Fe and Co thin films, both types of systems being unsupported or located on a substrate with large SOC, like Pd and Pt. The obtained results will be compared with experimental data on nanowire domain-wall velocities. This work is applicable to a wide variety of potential spintronic devices - such as MRAM, magnetic domain racetrack memories and logic devices - and the results of the calculations should aid the design of systems with parameters which optimize their performance.
Further information (and how to apply):
http://ichf.edu.pl/mpd/
This project is a part of “International PhD Studies at the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (IPC PAS). Fundamental research with applications in bio- and nanotechnology and information processing. ”
funded by International PhD Projects Programme of the Polish Science Foundation (Programme operated within the Innovative Economy Operational Programme 2007-2013)

[Singapore] Scholarships and Merit Awards

Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore offers two types of scholarships for our two full-time Master’s Degree programmes.

• Singapore Scholarship Awards, deadline 1 February 2010, for April intake, 30 July 2010 for September intake.
• Singapore Open Merit Award, deadline 15 January 2010.

For an application form for entry onto one of our academic programmes starting in April and September 2010, please click here.
For further information on scholarships, please contact our Registrar in Singapore, Ivy Lim, on email: info.sg@sothebysinstitute.com.
Please note that Sotheby’s Institute of Art receives a very high volume of scholarship applications each year and is therefore regrettably unable to provide detailed feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
1. Singapore Scholarship Awards
Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Scholarship Awards are for studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in Singapore on either the Master’s Degree programme in Art Business or the Master’s Degree programme in Contemporary Art.

Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria:

• Performed consistently well academically
• Be proficient in English language
• No age restriction
• No nationality restriction

Requirements
Applicants will be required to submit the following:

• A covering letter which states clearly why the applicant is applying for a scholarship.
• A 1500-2000 word essay chosen from one of the questions provided. Essays should be typed in 11-point text and double spaced.

* Essay questions are available upon application.
Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes.

• Application deadlines: 1 February 2010, for April intake, 30 July 2010 for September Intake
• Notification of Scholarship award: 1 March 2010, for April intake, 31 August 2010 for September intake
• Start of MA programme: April or September 2010

Terms and Conditions

• Award of between 10% – 30% of tuition fees
• There is no bond attached to the Scholarship Award

2. Singapore Open Merit Award
Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore Merit Awards are for studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in Singapore on either the Master’s Degree programme in Art Business or the Master’s Degree programme in Contemporary Art programmes. The annual academic Award is for Singapore citizens and permanent residents of Singapore.
The Award will be a Merit-based Bursary Award for students with limited financial resources.
Candidates who are not short-listed for the Merit Award will be considered for the institute’s general scholarships.
Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria:

• Citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore
• Performed consistently well academically
• Be proficient in English language
• No age restriction

Requirements
The award will require applicants to submit the following:

• A covering letter which states clearly why the applicant is applying for a Bursary Award.
• A 1500-2000 word essay chosen from one of the questions provided. Essays should be typed in 11-point text and double spaced.

Important Dates
Any dates given below are tentative and are subject to changes:

• Application deadline: 15 January 2010
• Selection interview dates: tba (candidates short-listed for the selection interview will be notified a week before the selection interview dates)
• Award of Merit Awards: tba
• Start of MA degree programme: April and September 2010

Terms and Conditions

• Waiver of tuition fees
• Successful applicants will still be required to pay for the cost of non-tuition fees.
• There is no bond attached to the Merit Awards

General Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
The Institute of Art – Singapore Scholarships and Awards are open to applicants who have applied and been offered a place on an Institute postgraduate degree programme.
Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Completed application
• A covering letter which states clearly why you are applying for a scholarship, or award. You must also state which award (scholarship or award) you are applying for.
• A 1500-2000 word essay. Essay should be typed, in 11-point text and double spaced. The essay questions will be provided upon application.

Applications will be assessed by the Institute’s Scholarship Committee which shall have sole and absolute discretion in assessing Essays and making Awards, and whose decisions will be final and binding without obligation for explanation or justification.
The providers of an Award will not be liable for any loss howsoever incurred in connection with the supply of the Award.
Information provided in an application for an Award will remain confidential, with the exception that the Institute retains the right to publicise the event of an Award to a successful applicant, including the successful applicant’s identity and Essay, should the Institute so wish.
Contact Details:
Ivy Lim
Registrar
info.sg@sothebysinstitute.com
Tel: +65 6305 2600 
more info click here