[Italy] 84 PhD Positions in ICT at University of Trento

84 PhD Positions in ICT at University of Trento, Italy

The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento
Grade:
PhD, Doctoral
Study in:
The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento
Deadline:
March 16, 2011, before 13:00, local time
The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) at the University of Trento and its research and industrial partners have 84 open PhD positions in the broad ICT area, almost all of them covered by scholarship.

Details on the PhD School and a link to the online application are provided at the bottom of this letter.

The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science is one of the leading and faster-growing research institutions, characterized by a young and international faculty and by a large, international student population. Indicators for scientific production put the department among the top in Europe.

The department and the PhD school closely collaborate with - and operate in - a fertile and rapidly growing research and innovation environment characterized by top class research centers and industrial research labs, and by the participation to the European Institute of Technology via the newly formed "Trento RISE" association. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment.?

Trento is a vibrant city with a beautifully preserved historic center, consistently ranked among the best cities for quality of life in Italy. It offers a variety of cultural and sports opportunities all year around, as well as excellent food and wine.
More Information
Website:
http://disi.unitn.it/

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cancer Engineering [laboratory exp in microfluidics; develop highly functional MicroBioReactors for long-term cell culture to investigate hypoxia effects on cancer cells] / Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, Johns Hopkins University

The postdoctoral fellow will lead a collaborative project aimed at developing highly functional MicroBioReactors for long-term cell culture to investigate hypoxia effects on cancer cells.

We are looking for a motivated and creative researcher with laboratory experience in microfluidics that wants to apply microfluidic technologies to investigate biologically relevant problems in cancer physics.

The postdoctoral fellow will be co-advised by Profs. S. Gerecht and G. Drazer in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department.

Interested candidates should send a statement of interest, CV, and the names of 3 references to Prof. German Drazer at drazer@jhu.edu.

Queensland Institute of Medical Research Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Assistants

Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Assistants

Tumour Immunology
World class research institute
Attractive Salary Packaging & Superannuation Options
QIMR is one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes. We investigate the genetic and environmental causes of more than 40 diseases, and are developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies to promote health and well being for all people.

The Tumour Immunology laboratory conducts research on human immune response to herpes viruses with an aim to develop novel prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of patients with herpes virus associated diseases.

We are seeking Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Assistants to join the Tumour Immunology Laboratory. These positions are funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and Cancer Council Queensland and offer the opportunity to investigate human T cell responses against cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus in healthy virus carriers and patients with virus-associated malignancies. There are also opportunities to learn new skills in clinical translation and cell-based immunotherapy.

To be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher you must possess a PhD and for Research Assistants a recent university graduate qualification at the BSc or BSc (Hons) level in biology or in another related area is required. Previous experience in immunology/cell biology/virology is highly desirable. Applicants should be motivated, well organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Salary range is $51,136 – $69,398 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive superannuation and salary packaging benefits also apply. This is a full-time appointment for 2-3 years with the possibility for extension.

Further Information

Contact Professor Rajiv Khanna by email on Rajiv.Khanna@qimr.edu.au

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the positions vacant page.

Applications should address the selection criteria and include curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications, and the names and contact details of three professional referees.

Closing Date: 18 March 2011

Post doc position in Signal Transduction in Host-Microbial Interactions and Inflammation - Sweden

Post doc position in Signal Transduction in Host-Microbial Interactions and Inflammation
Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS)
Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) at Umeå University
Background: Innate immune detections of and responsiveness to microbes is mediated by sets of receptors known as pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). PRRs are broadly categorized into three classes: Toll-like receptors (TLRs), NOD-like receptors (NLRs) and RIG-I-like receptors (RLRs). Activation of PRRs results in the production of a large set of proinflammatory cytokines and type I interferons (IFNs) which act concertedly to coordinate host defenses against foreign invasion. Although principally meant to protect the host, excessive or deregulated induction of such innate immune responses, can either lead to self injury (e.g during sepsis or autoimmune diseases). Therefore in orders to maintain an optimal balance between anti-microbial host defenses and guarding against causing self injury, PRR signaling pathways must be regulated tightly. We are interested in understanding the mechanisms that govern the regulation of PRRs signaling pathways and how the breakdown of such regulation may lead to inflammation or impair anti-microbial host defenses. Relevant publications: Dietrich N, et al, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 May 1;107(19):8748-53; Dietrich et al. PLoS One. 2010 Apr 20;5(4).

Methods: These studies will involve using various in vivo mouse models of inflammation and infection as well in vitro studies using a variety of techniques including flow cytometry, microscopy, lentiviral transduction, mass spectrometry, standard cell culture, protein biochemistry, and cell/molecular biology techniques.

Location: Our new lab in Sweden belongs to the MIMS (The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) within the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine). MIMS constitutes the Swedish node within the Nordic partnership for Molecular Medicine that is formed together with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the Finland and Norway nodes. MIMS is established within the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) at Umeå University. The groups of the MIMS work in modern laboratories with well-equipped common facilities and platforms in a creative, inspiring and highly interactive environment.

Qualifications: We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are interested in innate immunity and who have received or are about to receive a Ph.D preferably in immunology, microbiology, virology, cell/molecular biology. The position is available for the initial 2 years with a possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be expected to design and execute his or her project independently but also work in close collaboration with the other members of the team.

Applicants should submit their CV along with the names and contact details of three referees, preferably via email to Dr. Nelson O. Gekara (nelson.gekara@mims.umu.se). For more information visit our webpage www.mims.umu.se

Multiple research positions in statistical genetics (Post-doctoral and PhD studentship)

Multiple research positions in statistical genetics (Post-doctoral and PhD studentship)

Psychiatric Genetics and Queensland Statistical Genetics Laboratories of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), Brisbane, Australia
Lab heads: Naomi Wray and Peter Visscher
Project: Estimation and prediction analysis of complex traits using genome-wide marker data

Description:
Advances in technology which allow typing of millions of DNA markers simultaneously have revolutionized gene mapping in human genetics, making it one of the most exciting and fast moving fields in science. Genetic studies such as these generate large volumes of data and require advanced statistical and computational methods to link disease and trait phenotypes from often thousands of individuals to the high density genetic data. We have pioneered the use of multi-marker statistical genetic methods in human genetics to elucidate the genetic architecture of complex traits and have developed a framework for predicting an individual’s risk to disease from genome-wide marker data. We have secured funding from for post-doctoral positions to enable us to build upon this foundation and develop and implement better methods to predict phenotypes from SNP data. This research could ultimately lead to diagnostic and prognostic genetic testing for complex genetic diseases. The successful applicants will be involved in the development and testing of methodologies for innovative whole-genome analyses of existing data, development and testing of new prediction methods, evolutionary modelling of the distribution of causal variants and new analyses of meta-analysis summary data.

The research will be directed by Dr. Naomi Wray and Professor Peter Visscher whose laboratories already contain 8 post-doctoral researchers. QIMR is one of the largest medical research institutes in the southern hemisphere, with programs in areas such as cellular and molecular sciences, epidemiology and population health, cancer biology, biotechnology, infectious diseases and vaccine development.

Postdoctoral positions
QIMR Research Officer (RO) $64,649-$69,397 depending on experiences. Appointment as Senior Research Officer (SRO) $73,049-$78,529 may be possible for applicants meeting the QIMR criteria for appointment at this level. These are full-time appointments for three years.

PhD studentship
Fully funded PhD stipend (AUS $25K per annum tax free).

Closing date: 1st April 2011.
For informal enquiries, please contact Naomi Wray (naomi.wray@qimr.edu.au)
For more details and to apply: recruitment.qimr.edu.au/currentjobs.aspx

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genetic Epidemiology/Statistical Genetics

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genetic Epidemiology/Statistical Genetics
Lund University Diabetes Center
Lund University is one of Europe’s foremost universities and Sweden’s strongest for research. Here, tradition combines with dynamic development and cutting edge qualifications. Our extensive activities cover education, research and innovation in the areas of technology, science, law, social sciences, economics, medicine, humanities, theology, art, music and theatre. 46 000 students study at the university, which has 6 000 employees, mainly in Lund, Malmö and Helsingborg.

The university is an elected member of two prominent international networks, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21; it is one of eleven higher education institutions within the Öresund University. We have agreements with over 600 partner universities in about fifty countries around the world.

Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC); www.ludc.med.lu.se is one of 20 strong research programmes in Sweden to be awarded the 10-year Linnaeus grant by the Swedish Research Council in 2006. The aim of LUDC is to identify strategies for slowing disease progression in diabetes and, ultimately, to prevent the disease. LUDC includes 10 research groups in Malmö and Lund as well as several collaborators. The participating groups are all internationally renowned and form one of the strongest diabetes research environments world-wide. The position is administrated by the Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, and is situated at the Clinical Research Centre, Malmö.

Lund University invites applications for a

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genetic epidemiology/statistical genetics

located within the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö into the Genetic & Molecular Epidemiology (GAME) Unit at Lund University Diabetes Center, at Faculty of Medicine.
See: www.ludc.med.lu.se/research-units/genetic-and-molecular-epidemiology for more information.

Duties
Work assignments mainly include own scientific work and supervision. The position may also include other assignments such as administrative service to the Department/Faculty/University and teaching of different student categories. The purpose of the position is to strengthen diabetes research within the GAME Unit. Securing external funding from national and international funding bodies, leading scientific publications in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals, and participation in education and research dissemination are key expectations of the successful applicant. The GAME Unit has strong ties with Harvard School of Public Health (http://ping.fm/4Adtq) in the US and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the UK; therefore, some of the work assignments may include opportunities to work with and/or within these additional centers of excellence.

Eligibility
To qualify for appointment as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (forskarassistent in Swedish) you must have a PhD degree or have corresponding academic qualifications. Priority is given to applicants who have completed their PhD within 5 year of the application deadline. Applications are invited for a 4 year position which will start not later than October 2011.

Basis for assessment
Particular importance is given to scientific excellence in the subject field, which should adhere to and complement the existing research activities at LUDC. Documented ability to independently develop, lead and perform research of internationally competitive standards, as well securing external funding in national or international competition is a particular merit. The successful applicant is expected to provide proof of his/her ability to disseminate research and other work assignments related to the University. Qualifying is documented teaching and supervision skills.

In addition to what is prescribed by the Higher Education Ordinance, as regards the appointment of teachers the Lund University teachers Appointment Regulations also apply, see www5.lu.se/upload/Anstalldsidan/FRONESIS/Ny_hogskolelag_och_hogskoleforordning_2011.01.01_efter_US.pdf
Lund University is striving to achieve a more gender balance in its research and teaching staff.

For further information about the position please contact:
Prof Paul Franks, tel: +46 40-39 11 49, e-mail: Paul.Franks@med.lu.se

Information on application formalities may be obtained from Mrs Helene Berggren, Tel: + 46 46-222 71 11, e-mail: Helene.Berggren@med.lu.se

Applicants’ name will be shown on the medical faculty website on the Internet unless it is made clear in the application that the applicant objects to this.

The application, quoting the Journal Entry No. 2010/2323 should be made to Rektor, Lund University (the Vice-Chancellor, Lund University) and reach the Registrar not later than March 25, 2011. (Address: Registrator, Lunds University, Box 117, 221 00 LUND, SWEDEN).

By the application deadline the following documentation should have been delivered in the form of 5 copies, divided into 5 packages

A summarised, attested CV should be placed first in each package using the template given at the following web link: www.cv.med.lu.se
Full list of publications as instructed by the academic appointments committee at: www.med.lu.se/lfn/publikationslista
NB! Abstracts should not be included in the publication list!
A list of your 5 chosen publications plus 5 copies of each packaged in 5 separate packets that without further sorting can be send directly to the referees. The applicant should be prepared with short notice to send copies of the remaining publications from their comprehensive list of publications if the Appointments Board so desires.
A short statement of scientific, pedagogical and administrative activity including a research programme for the next two-year period.
A summary of the applicant’s activities in the so called “Third Task” describing interaction and information spreading beyond the applicants employment site.
Copies of those documents containing the applicant’s grades and merits together with any other relevant documentation requested.
An electronic copy quoting Ref No. with CV, full list of publications, a short statement of scientific, pedagogical and administrative activity including a research programme for the next two-year period and a summary of the applicant’s activities in the so called “Third Task” should also be sent to: registrator@lu.se

Postdoctoral positions in Computer Science and Engineering for Talented Young Scholars

Postdoctoral positions in Computer Science and Engineering for Talented Young Scholars

Study Subject: Computer Science and Engineering
Employer: The University of Aizu
Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description: The University of Aizu offers a number of special postdoctoral fellowships for talented young scholars for doing collaborative and independent research in one of several strategic research themes. The post is fixed term for a period of 18 months starting from within a period of June-October 2011.
Eligibility:
In principle, candidates must have acquired or expect to acquire a doctoral degree on or after April 1, 2005.
Research Fields: High-performance Computing, Internet Computing, Software Engineering, and Cloud Computing that relate to the strategic research being conducted at the University of Aizu.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

15 Doctoral Studentships at BEEGS 2011, Sweden

Call for Applications for Doctoral Studentships at BEEGS, Södertörn University


Study Subject: Business Administration, Ethnology, History, Political Science, Sociology
Employer: BEEGS
Level: Doctoral
Scholarship Description: A total of 15 doctoral studentships are available this year in the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS). Södertörn University invites applications within five disciplines: Business Administration, Ethnology, History, Political Science and Sociology. These disciplines belong to two research areas: Historical Studies, and Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society .
Research in BEEGS focuses on Baltic and Eastern Europe, and successful applicants for the studentships must focus their research on this region. We welcome applicants from all over the world. We require fluency in English, since this is the working language at BEEGS.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March 2011

Slovak Government Scholarships for International Students in Various Subjects

Slovak Government Scholarships for International Students in Various Subjects

Study Subject: Various
Employer: Government of the SR
Level: Higher Education
Scholarship Description: The provision of development aid of the Slovak Republic (SR) in the area of education takes the form of the award of scholarships of the Government of the SR that are consistent with the conditions approved by the Government Resolution No.344/2010 of 25 May 2010 for developing countries and for Slovaks living abroad, the Government Resolution No. 625/2008, of 17 September 2008, for academic year 2011/2012.
The official range of scholarship positions available is annually notified through the diplomatic offices of the SR abroad.
Under the development aid for the developing countries, the official offer is sent to the ministry of foreign affairs of the relevant country in accordance with the approved breakdown of countries and scholarship places in particular academic years.
Under the aid to Slovaks living abroad, the offer is sent to the official compatriot representatives according to the approved breakdown of countries and scholarship positions in relevant academic years.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 May 2011

Fellowship for Postdoctoral Applicants at International Water Management Institute in Syria

Fellowship for Postdoctoral Applicants at International Water Management Institute in Syria

Study Subject: Systemic Analysis of Irrigation Systems
Employer: IWMI
Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:If you possess a PhD in water sciences or geography, or an equivalent discipline, and have at least 3 years’ experience in systemic analysis of irrigated agriculture using approaches that combine technical understanding of water management and farming systems, and have the ability to coordinate and carry out research activities on irrigation scheme development and management in northeastern Syria and contribute to studies on irrigation, water management, agricultural performance, poverty reduction and investment strategies, then this could be the job for you. This position reports to François Molle, Senior Researcher, at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) office in Aleppo, Syria.
You will:
• examine irrigation development policies and strategies in Syria, compile and synthesize existing scientific information on
irrigation and water management in the Euphrates Basin, with emphasis on the Syrian part;
• contribute to designing and carrying out research activities on water and agricultural management in the irrigated systems supplied by
waters from the Euphrates;
• contribute to advising Master’s students involved in specific field research; and
• contribute ideas and assist in bibliographical searches regarding research activities to be carried out in other parts of Syria
(e.g., Orontes or Quweq river basins).
You must possess:
• PhD in water sciences or geography, or an equivalent discipline;
• ability to carry out a systemic analysis of irrigated agriculture using approaches that combine technical understanding of water
management and farming systems, together with consideration of institutional dimensions, as demonstrated in successfully completed
reports, a dissertation or journal articles;
• sensitivity to, and interest in, social and institutional dimensions of water resources management;
• computer literacy, with skills in handling and quality controlling hydrological and water management data;
• ability to articulate quantitative and qualitative analyses;
• good communication and writing skills, with an excellent command of both oral and written English;
• ability to effectively establish priorities, plan, organize and monitor own work in an interdisciplinary and multiple task environment;
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity; and
• ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, with local and international partners.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 February 2011