We are looking for PhD students and postdocs with an interest in highly cross-disciplinary, team-oriented research! The focus of the Namec centre, ‘Namec – NAnoMEChanical sensors and actuators, fundamentals and new directions’, is to develop a platform for new mechanical sensors and vehicles for oral drug delivery. The centre will initiate a focused, fundamental and interdisciplinary research within nanomechanics with the goal of creating a platform for new types of nanomechanical components for drug delivery as well as realizing ultra sensitive sensors which give reliable and reproducible data. The centre focuses on pharmacological applications. The research project is collaboration between Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Department of Mathematics and Department of Electrical Engineering at DTU and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU. For information on the overall project you are welcome to contact Head of Centre and Professor Anja Boisen, tel.: (+45) 4525 5727 . See the available PhD Scholarships and Postdoc positions for the NAMEC project onwww.dtu.dk/vacancy and www.farma.ku.dk/job Application deadline: 10 August 2009
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Canada / China Scholarship Program for Business administration degree
Canada / China Scholarship Program CSSC is proud to provide scholarships for students wishing to attend the joint business administration degree program offered by Canada’s Athabasca University (AU) and China’s Soochow University(SU). Contact Information
Sponsoring Agency: Canada Student Service Corp. (CSSC)
For study in: North America, As
Field of Study: Business Management / Finance
Available to: Unrestricted/Worldwide
Award Amount: US $2100 - $4200
Grade Level: Undergraduate
Submission Deadline: Ongoing
110-6545 Bonsor Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5H 4N3
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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: 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): Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply:
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)
Interested candidates please send CV and a letter of research interests to Anxo Vidal at anxo.vidal@usc.es.
http://www.usc.es/
[Ireland] Master/PhD Scholarships from the Government of Ireland
GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND SCHOLARSHIPS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY IRCSET `Embark Initiative` Postgraduate Scholarship The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) `EMBARK` Scheme offers opportunities for suitably qualified students to pursue a postgraduate degree by research. The Scheme supports basic research in the broad areas of Science, Engineering and Technology. The call for applications opens on June 9th 2009 for students and researchers hoping to begin postgraduate research in the Republic of Ireland in October 2009. While a majority of postgraduate Scholarships awarded by the Council are offered to European uni0n (EU) citizens or to those who are ordinarily resident within a member state of the EU, a proportion of awards are also offered to exceptional candidates who are ordinarily resident in non EU member states. Scholarships are awarded only to those who will be full-time students and who will engage fulltime in research during the period of the award. Students awarded under the scheme must maintain their principle residence in Ireland during the term of the Scholarship and Scholarships must be held at a recognised third-level institution in Ireland.
http://www.ircset.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=66
Description of scheme
Second Call 2009
UK, International Student Scholarship 2009/10 Glyndŵr University
International students applying to study at Glyndŵr University in September 2009 may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Succesful scholarship students will have a reduction in their tuition fees as well as free accommodation for the 2009/10 academic year. Succesful candidates will be notified in writing in their conditional offer letters. Entry Requirements How to Apply
To gain entry to Glyndŵr University on a scholarship package you will need to show that you have:
Please email international@newi.ac.uk or telephone 0044 (0)1978 293433 to speak to an International Office adviser if you think you would be classed as an international student and are considering making an application to Glyndŵr University.
USA: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Computational Science or Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory
Computational Postdoctoral Fellowships Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for positions as Argonne Computational Postdoctoral Fellows. Fellows will carry out research in computational science or engineering in one of the following areas: biological science, chemistry, earth science, engineering, materials science, nuclear energy, physics, and energy science. The home research division of each fellow will be determined based on area of interest. The successful candidates will interact with both divisional researchers and staff of the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) to best utilize high-performance computers. The ALCF operates a 557-teraflop IBM Blue Gene/P system for production scientific and engineering computing and a 13.9-teraflop IBM Blue Gene/P system for system software development, software testing, and tool and application porting. Argonne is a leader in addressing the nation’s critical scientific and technological problems and has vigorous research programs in the physical, life, and environmental sciences. The laboratory is located in the southwestern Chicago suburbs, offering the advantages of affordable housing, good schools, and easy access to the cultural attractions of the city. Fellowships are awarded for a one-year term, with possible renewal for a second year. Interested candidates should apply to cpf-fellow[ at ]anl.gov. For application requirements and further information, see www.cels.anl.gov/about/opportunities A multidisciplinary fellowship selection committee will review application material. Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC. Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce
Argonne National Laboratory
Fellows will develop and implement advanced computational approaches aimed at scaling applications for high-end computing systems. Using these advanced approaches, the selected fellows will conduct large-scale simulations on leadership-class computers, with the objective of producing breakthrough research in the scientific disciplines of interest.
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 Group of IMDEA Energía is opening a Postdoctoral Scientist Position on Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Technologies and Applications, with the following characteristics: Your Tasks: Your Qualification: 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
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.
https://www.imdea.org/internationalcall
Italy: Scholarships PhD in Business Administration, University of Bologna
The PhD program in Business Administration of the University of Bologna trains brilliant researchers in the fields of management, by offering courses in several areas such as organization theory, business strategy, marketing, technology and innovation management, research methods, advanced statistics, econometrics. In addition to the courses, PhD students have the opportunity to attend seminars held by internationally renowned scholars, present their work at conferences, spend a research period of at least 6 months in international academic institutions. The courses are held in English. The PhD in Business Administration (3-year program) is organized by the Department of Management of the University of Bologna (www.sa.unibo.it). For further details on the PhD program in Business Administration, the admission requirements and the selection procedures, please visit the website. or contact the PhD Coordinator, Professor Federico Munari (federico.munari[ at ]unibo.it). The call for application will be published at the beginning of August 2009 on this website. The deadline to submit all the application documents (approx. 14th September 2009) will be specified in the call.
In order to apply, a Master degree (laurea specialistica/magistrale) is required. The 2010 edition of the PhD in Business Administration (25th cycle) will start in January 2010. 10 students will be admitted to the program and 5 scholarships will be offered. The number of scholarship-assisted places may increase thanks to the financial support of public or private institutions. The net amount of the scholarship is around 1000 Euro per month, for a 3-year period. The amount of the scholarship can be increased during the research period spent abroad (+50%) and through assistantships in teaching or contract research activities. Applications from foreign students are encouraged.
[Netherlands] MSc MMD scholarships, Radboud University
In the 2006 - 2008 period, 9 talented students from outside the EER received financial support from our MMD Study Fund. For the 2009 curriculum year, 6 talented non-EER students have been selected that receive full scholarships covering all study and living costs. These students come from Turkey, India, Ethiopia, and Zambia. For the 2010 curriculum year, we will also select 6 non-EER students that will receive a full scholarship. Candidates for the MMD scholarship however must apply before 1 December 2009 and thereby can also apply for HFP or NFP fellowships (deadlines 1 February and 1 March 2010 respectively). PhD positions in the NCMLS graduate school Personal PhD grants For the students starting their MMD or BMS masters in 2009 and thereafter, 6 PhD projects will be available on yearly basis. Students who want to apply for (almost) full scholarships such as HSP, NFP and MMD Study Fund should send in their application before 1 December 2009 (to start in September 2010). For Dutch students For all international students Radboud Scholarship Programme For international students from selected countries Click here for more information
Approximately 160 PhD students are part of the Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences graduate school. Each year, more than 40 PhD positions become available. MSc MMD graduates are prime candidates for these PhD positions, which have been written by one of the 40 Principal Investigators of the NCMLS.
A successful research career starts when a masters student writes his/her own research project. The Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre has provided 3 PhD grants for the best projects written by Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (MMD) or Biomedical Science (BMS) students that started their masters in 2007. The selected students will start their projects in September of 2009. Likewise, 3 PhD projects have been reserved for MMD and BMS students who have started their masters in 2008.
This master's programme has been accredited by the Dutch Ministry of Education. This means that Dutch students enrolled in this programme may apply for a government scholarship. For international practical research training, students can apply for a grant from the 'HSP Talentenprogramma': www.nuffic.nl/hsp
Huygens Scholarship Programme (HSP): www.nuffic.nl/hsp (see: international students).
To non-EEA (European Economic Area) students, the Radboud University provides several scholarships to compensate the higher tuition fee. Students who are accepted before 15 April are eligible to these scholarships. Please read more details on the RU website.
International Fellowship Programme (IFP) Ford Foundation, for students from Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatamala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and Vietnam.
PhD fellowship Ecosystem Management Research Group 2009
University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is an open, student-oriented, democratic and pluralistic university. It aims for high quality and stimulates innovation in education, research and service. It is the ambition of the Universiteit Antwerpen to find answers for actual and relevant scientific, social and policy problems. Starting from a solid tradition, it continuously aims for a renewing, original and multidisciplinary approach. As a privileged actor in the contemporary knowledge society, the Universiteit Antwerpen considers itself predestined to play a pioneering role in the context of a number of pillars of research of national and international renown. It thinks of multidisciplinary collaboration as an important stimulator of innovative research and supports the development of initiatives in virgin paths and territories of research that might lead to innovating insights. The University of Antwerp takes special care over all employees, as the quality of education, research and service also depends on them. Every member of staff as an individual can count on the recognition of his/her dignity and of his/her contribution to the realization of the tasks of the university. All members of staff are expected to treat each other on equal terms and in a spirit of mutual respect and trust. Staff policy is oriented at bringing about sustainable staff relations by means of e.g. aiming for maximal opportunities for development and promotion for those who have the appropriate qualifications and capacities, aiming for maximal job security, with a strong social concern, in particular for the family duties of the members of staff, and aiming for equal opportunities for women and members of staff with a migrant background. In the department of biology of the Faculty of Sciences is following full-time position (m/f) available: PhD-fellowship Biological control on silica fluxes through upland ecosystems Background: The Ecosystem Management Research Group (ECOBE) is active in basic scientific research towards ecological and biogeochemical processes in rivers, wetlands and ecosystems in general, and in applied environmental research aimed at optimizing ecosystem management. Function: - You are directly participating in innovative research towards the role of ecosystems in the terrestrial silica cycle. This is a quickly developing research topic, in which the Ecosystem Management Research Group has gained international recognition. - During your fellowship, you will develop silica-signatures for several ecosystems (forest, cropland and grassland), using advanced isotope techniques and weathering product ratios. These signatures will be linked to silica signatures observed in riverine ecosystems, to track the relative influence of upland ecosystems in controlling riverine fluxes of silica. - The fellowship is part of cooperative FWO (Research Foundation Flanders, 2009-2013) project involving the KULeuven (Research Group Physical Geography), University of Antwerp (Ecosystem Management Research Group and the Research Group Ecophysiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology) and Africamuseum in Tervuren (Brussels). - You are required to apply for a PhD fellowship sponsored by FWO during your first year of employment. The team leaders will help you in preparing this application. Meanwhile, you are funded as a University of Antwerp PhD fellow. Your profile: - You have a masters degree in Biology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences or in a relevant research field. - Knowledge of the statistical software R or S-PLUS and GIS-applications is a plus. - You are an ambitious young researcher, prepared to dig her- or himself for 100% into an innovative new research topic - Knowledge of biogeochemical cycles in either aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems, or both, is a plus. - Expertise in laboratory techniques is welcome Our offer: - A challenging and rewarding research fellowship in a dynamical research environment - A starting contract for one year, that can be prolonged to 4 years after positive evaluation - The contract can take effect from September 2009. The starting date can be determined together with the successful applicant. - A wide range of possibilities to attend scientific courses - Regular dissemination of you research at international conferences - A flexible research environment, where you receive a significant freedom in developing your own research project. This occurs in continuous interaction with the team leaders, and should enhance and stimulate the scientific achievements within the research group. Apply: - Please apply before August 30, 2009 - To apply, complete the mandatory application form (in attachments your curriculum vitae and briefly (250 words) summarize your motivation and relevant knowledge). More information about the fellowship can be obtained by contacting either Dr. Eric Struyf (eric.struyfatua.ac.be, phone +32 3 2652304) or Ir. Stefan Van Damme (stefan.vandammeatua.ac.be, phone +32 3 2652263).
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