PhD Position:Novel Antifouling Coatings Based on Enzymes, Denmark

PhD Position: Novel Antifouling Coatings Based on Enzymes, Technical University of Denmark.

Joint Ph.D. project between The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (www.kt.dtu.dk) and Hempel A/S (www.Hempel.com).

Background and aim:
Growth of marine organisms on the hull of ships (fouling) is a major problem resulting in increased fuel consumption, reduced speed and increased docking times and maintenance cost. The fouling is usually controlled by painting the underwater parts of ships with antifouling coatings. The best performing solution for antifouling paint is based on TriButylTin, but has effectively been banned and replaced by other solutions. Most of the present, tin-free and solvent-based coating systems rely on the action of Cu₂O and organic biocides. Although this is considered friendlier to the environment there is a need to develop better solutions. In this project we will attempt to develop new types of antifouling coatings based on enzymes.

Project contents
The project will consist of:

• Literature survey on antifouling coatings and enzymatic possibilities.
• Laboratory testing of enzymatic solutions.
• Design and formulation of novel antifouling coatings.
• Test and evaluation of novel solutions.
• Explaining the underlying physical and chemical mechanisms of the new systems.
• Full-scale testing.

During the project there will be close co-operation with coating producer Hempel A/S, in particular the Spanish R&D center.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering and top grades.

Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Application:
If you are interested and qualified please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach a concise application including CV and university certificates with grades, and a statement of motivation for applying.

Deadline for submission is October 1, 2010.

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PhD scholarship in Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of Southern, Denmark

PhD Position:Determinants of political beliefs, Denmark

Job Description: At the Department of Political Science and Public Management, five PhD scholarships within the programme “Beliefs in Politics: Actors and Determinants (Elites, Frames, and Personalities)” are available for appointment for a period of three years as of October 1, 2010 or as soon as possible hereafter. The PhD scholarship must be completed over a three-year period, and at least two of the three years, the workplace will be in Odense, Denmark. Upon approval by the advisor and the programme director up to one year can be spent at a foreign university. The allocation of a PhD scholarship presupposes enrolment in the PhD programme in Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark.

We look for candidates with a Master Degree in political science, political psychology or political communication (or a related field) who have distinguished themselves at the MA level and, preferably, have written a Master thesis about social, institutional, psychological and contextual determinants of political beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour. We prefer applicants whose strengths lie within methods, quantitative and/or qualitative. Only candidates with top academic qualifications will be considered for enrolment.

The PhD scholarships are funded by the Danish government as “mobility scholarships” which means that candidates from the University of Southern Denmark are not eligible to apply.

The application must include a detailed description of the PhD project. In addition to a general problem formulation, it should discuss relevant theory, propositions/hypotheses, research design and methods, and include a work schedule. The project description cannot exceed 7 pages. In addition to the full project description, a summary of no more than 250 words must be included.

The project must relate to the general theme of the programme. We are interested in the formation of political beliefs at both the elite and the mass level, and we particularly welcome projects that explicitly integrate insights from political science, (political) psychology, communication theory, and genetics/biology. In spite of the cross-disciplinary ambitions of the programme, the project must be relevant to political science. When we select PhD students for the programme, we are eager to cover the following broad sub-themes:

• The institutional, organizational, political and psychological determinants of elite communication and framing strategies (elites include politicians, experts, journalists, etc.).
• The influence of elite information, communication and framing strategies on the attitudes and behaviour of other elite groups.
• The effect of (a) elite communication and framing strategies and (b) quality of information on mass opinion, attitudes, and behaviour.
• The influence of individual level variables, in particular personality traits and genetic factors on mass opinion, attitudes, and behaviour. The research programme has just finished a survey among Danish twins on political attitudes and behaviour, and a representative survey on personality traits and political attitudes and behaviour. PhD students will have access to these data sources.

As a part of the scholarship, an individual programme must be followed, covering PhD courses, seminars, and active participation in conferences and workshops. The PhD student is expected to obtain teaching experiences and competences in other forms of communication and presentation. As a part of the PhD study programme, the PhD student is expected to make an extended visit to a research institution abroad for a semester or more. We also encourage PhD students to attend international conferences and summer schools. All activities are fully funded by the research programme. It is likewise expected that the student participates in the Department’s various activities and spends regular hours at the Department.

For further information about the PhD programme please contact PhD coordinator, Associate Professor Niels Ejersbo, tel. +45 6550 3193, e-mail: niels@sam.sdu.dk, or programme director Professor Asbjørn Sonne Nørgaard, tel. +45 6550 4305, e-mail: ano@sam.sdu.dk. Information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark is available at: www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk.
Your employment as a Salaried PhD Research Fellow is regulated by a government agreement. Presently, the gross salary is approximately 40,000 euro plus pensions.

Fill in the application form available on our web page www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk under the section Application forms for enrolment. Here, you will also find guidelines for preparing your project proposal within the PhD Programme for Political Science. The project description cannot exceed 7 pages. In addition to the full project description, a summary of no more than 250 words must be included. Furthermore, you should submit a certified copy of your Master’s degree certificate including examination results, CV, project description, information on teaching experience or other forms of knowledge communication and if relevant, a list of publications. All non-Danish documents must be translated into English and certified.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the evaluation committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. Potential candidates may be asked to come to Odense for an interview (expenses paid).

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or ethnic background.

Your application marked “position no. 351/556-105705” including enclosures according to above in 6 copies must be received before Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 12.00 noon at The University of Southern Denmark, The Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark.

Employment starts: 1 October, 2010
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PhD Scholarship in Environmental Stress, Denmark

A PhD scholarship is available at the Environmental Stress Research Group, Institute of Biology, University of Southern Denmark.
Job Description The project will focus on identification, expression and functional dynamics of aquaporins in osmoregulatory epithelia in fish. The scholarship is an integrated part of the project “Molecular and cellular aspects of ion and water transport across osmoregulatory epithelia in fish” granted by the Danish Council for Independent Research | Natural Sciences.

The successful student should have a good theoretical and experimental background in zoophysiology and molecular biology/biochemistry. The project involves periods of field work combined with laboratory experiments. The student is expected to collaborate with other PhD students, post docs and senior scientists working on related projects.

For further information please contact Associate Professor Steffen S. Madsen, e-mail steffen@biology.sdu.dk.

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Certified copy of diploma
• Reference letters, signed

All applications should be marked: “Job ID 103040”.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be forwarded by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format or Word XP 2003 legible format) to sciencejobs@sdu.dk.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
Closing date 14 September, 2010 at 12 noon

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PhD Position in Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry, Denmark

PhD fellowship: Study of microorganisms in marine environments using molecular ecology tools in combination with biogeochemical analysis, University of Southern Denmark

Job Description: Research will be on microorganisms living in marine water and sediments and it includes several field trips to marine environments around the world. We focus on microorganisms within the sulphur and methane cycle and combine microbial activity and molecular ecology with biogeochemistry and stable isotope analysis. The successful applicant should have interest in one or several of these areas and like to do both laboratory and field studies.

As this is a mobility fellowship, the student’s present degree must have been awarded from a university other than the University of Southern Denmark.

For further information please contact Kirsten Habicht, khabicht@biology.sdu.dk.

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications
• Copy of degree certificate(s)
• Two reference letters, signed

All applications should be marked: “Job ID 103037”.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be forwarded by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format or Word XP 2003 legible format) to sciencejobs@sdu.dk.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

Closing date 10 September, 2010 at 12 noon
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PhD Position in Ecophysiology, Denmark

PhD mobility fellowship at the Institute of Biology, University of Southern Denmark,

Job description:Impact of environmental stress on nitric oxide homeostasis, respiration and gill ion transport mechanisms in fish.
Research on the influence of environmental stress (hypoxia, salinity change and other challenging conditions) on physiological mechanisms involves studies at organism, cellular and molecular levels. The investigation employs a variety of techniques, including chemiluminescence detection of nitric oxide metabolites, PCR and immunohistochemistry. The successful applicant should have a background or an interest in the field and some experience with relevant techniques.

As this is a mobility fellowship, the student’s present degree must have been awarded from a university other than the University of Southern Denmark.

For further information please contact Frank Bo Jensen; fbj@biology.sdu.dk).

Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement of 1 October 2008 on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).

The university encourages all persons interested in the position to apply, regardless of their age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:

• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information and list of publications
• Copy of degree certificate(s)
• Two reference letters, signed

All applications should be marked: “Job ID 103038”.

Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.

Applications must be forwarded by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format or Word XP 2003 legible format) to sciencejobs@sdu.dk.

Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.

Closing date 9 September, 2010 at 12 noon

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Post doc in Environmental and Maritime Transport Economics, Denmark

The University of Southern Denmark is seeking candidates for a 3 year Post doc position at the Department of Environmental and Business Economics.
Job Description: Traditionally the externalities of transport have been well researched and described for land based transport like road and rail. This is however not the case for maritime transport. As the major externalities of maritime transport are contribution to pollution and global warming the Department of Environmental and Business Economics would like enhance its research into the field of sustainable maritime transport by economic valuation of shipping externalities.

Besides this research area, the Post doc will also be involved in the Departments ongoing and future projects in environmental and transport economics whereas teaching obligations will be limited.

The Department of Environmental and Business Economics http://www.sdu.dk/ime is part of the Faculty of Social Science. The Department is located at the University of Southern Denmark’s campus in Esbjerg (55o29’27.75’’ N, 8o26’57.75’’ E).

Research in the Department is organized in four research units and two research centres. The position is linked to both the research unit for Environmental and Resource Economics and the Centre for Maritime Research and Innovation. Both units have an international working environment with English as working language.

For this position we welcome applications from candidates with recently completed PhDs in social and applied science in environmental and resource economics or transport economics.

In more detail for the position:
• 2-page outline of proposed research,
• PhD transcripts,
• Research achievements (journal articles, working papers)
• names of three academic referees

For further information please contact Professor Niels Vestergaard, phone: +45 65 50 41 81, e-mail: nv@sam.sdu.dk (Unit for Environmental and Resource Economics) or Associate Professor Jacob Kronbak, phone: +45 65 50 15 33, e-mail: jkr@sam.sdu.dk (Centre for Maritime Research and Innovation).
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Department of Environmental and Business Economics
Centre for Maritime Research and Innovation

Application, salary, etc
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and in accordance with the job description for instructors and academic personnel at institutions of higher education.

The basic salary including social benefits is app. 50.000 EUR/year before tax plus pension (17,1%). It is possible for no-natives moving to Denmark to apply for a tax reduction scheme.
The application should include (1) a detailed CV, (2) a complete list of publications, (3) the most relevant publications, please mark with an asterix on the publication list which publications (max. 10) are enclosed for assessment, (4) outline of proposed research, (5) academic diplomas, (6) names of three academic referees and (7) a list of all the enclosures, each of them numbered, supplied with the name of the applicant and assembled in sets.

The application will be assessed by a professional committee. When the committee has made its assessment, the applicants will receive the part of the evaluation concerning themselves.

Kindly be advised that the assessment committee is only obliged to include the sections of the enclosed material which the committee finds necessary to form an assessment. The committee can demand the inclusion of further material, in which case it lies with the applicant to procure the necessary copies of the material.

The faculty wishes to increase the equality of status in all scientific positions and invite all interested to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious or ethnic affiliations.

Application with enclosures in 4 copies (publications in 3 copies) marked “Position No. 341/525-105714” should reach the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark, not later than September 1th, 2010 at 12:00 noon.

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PhD Fellowship: The deconstruction of borders and unfamiliarity in the European Union, Denmark

PhD Fellowship at the Department of Border Region Studies,Syddansk University

Job Description: The deconstruction of borders and unfamiliarity in the European Union: An analysis of historical representations of otherness and contemporary practices in border regions

The Department of Border Region Studies, at Campus Sønderborg, invites applications for a PhD Fellowship to be filled by November 1, 2010 and for a period of three years.

The Department of Border Region Studies (IFG) is rooted in the unique history of the Southern Danish border region. At the same time, the department has a close relationship with the business community and the cultural institutions of the region. The comparative aspect including other (border) regions in Europe is particularly strong within the regional studies and within the border region studies. Due to a strong focus on comparative aspects the department has developed a broad international research network within Europe. In addition, the department has a special obligation to carrying out research relating to the German minority in Southern Jutland.

The fellowship is part of the research project: The deconstruction of borders and unfamiliarity in the European Union: An analysis of historical representations of otherness and contemporary practices in border regions.

Five European universities cooperate in this project which is funded by the European Science Foundation.

Under the umbrella of the overall programme, the aim of the fellowship is to analyse the interplay of labour market mobility and processes of familiarity and unfamiliarity as explanatory factors of levels in regional cohesion. A Long Durée case study is to be conducted on labour mobility in the Danish-German border region for the period spanning from the first half of the 19th century to the present day. As Danish-German border region we define roughly the territory of the former Duchy of Schleswig. The Duchy of Schleswig is challenging from a research perspective as its status has changed several times during the stipulated period. The composition of national majorities and minorities interchanges as well. Thereby the case illustrates the changing role of region, identity and state in processes of re- and de-bordering. The Long Durée perspective is used to illustrate the political, social and cultural expressions of cohesion at a small geographical scale and the importance of different, competing concepts of regions and regionalisms over time.

Candidates should hold a university degree in history or related disciplines as ethnology, anthropology or cultural studies. The master thesis should be graded at least with B according to the ECTS scale. Advanced knowledge of English is required in addition to mastering Danish and German at least at reading level. Experience with archival studies will be considered an advantage. The application must include a project proposal description of max 8 pages. The project description must include a clear research problem, which falls within the theme of the project and focuses on the Danish-German border region. It should also include a discussion of relevant theory and scholarly literature on border regions, as well as methods and data planned to be used.

PhD students are expected to active participation in department activities.

For further information on the PhD scholarship as well as the project requirements, please contact Associate Professor Martin Klatt, tel. +45 6550 1767 or mk@sam.sdu.dk.
Application, salary, etc.:

The employment as a Salaried PhD Research Fellow is governed by the agreement of 1 October 2008 on Graduate Employees in government appendix 5 – protocol on PhD Research Fellows.

Applicants for a PhD scholarship must fill in the application form available on the web page www.sdu.dk/sam/phduk under the section Application forms for enrolment. Applicants should submit a certified copy of Master’s degree certificate including examination results, curriculum vitae, project proposal description of max 8 pages, information on teaching experience or other forms of knowledge communication and if relevant a list of publications.

Applications will be assessed by a committee. When the evaluation committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her.

As part of the overall assessment, an interview may be applied.

The Faculty encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Please submit 7 copies of the application including enclosures, marked no. 351/523-105718, to the University of Southern Denmark, the Faculty of Social Sciences, Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark. The application must reach the University no later than September 21, 2010 at 12.00 noon.

Employment starts: 1 November, 2010
Closing date 21 September, 2010 at 12 noon
Location: Sønderborg

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PhD Scholarships in Organic Chemistry, Denmark

Two PhD positions are available in organometallic chemistry and catalysis at DTU Chemistry.

Project description:
The purpose of the first project is to study the dehydrogenation and decarbonylation of alcohols and polyalcohols with transition metal catalysts. The project is part of a larger strategic research project funded by the Danish Council for Strategic Research where the aim is to develop new methods for converting biomass into fuels and energy.

The purpose of the second project is to study new aspects of the Grignard addition reaction as well as the dehydrogenative coupling between alcohols and amines. The project is funded by the Torkil Holm Foundation and DTU Chemistry.

Applicants should indicate if one of the two positions is preferred. Both positions will be available from 1 October 2010 or soon thereafter.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin the PhD studies before the master’s degree has been received.

Further information:
Further information may be obtained from Professor Robert Madsen, DTU Chemistry tel. +45 4525 2151.

You can read more about DTU Chemistry on http://www.kemi.dtu.dk/English.aspx.

Application Deadline: 30 August 2010.

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PhD Position in Prediction of Bacterial Pathogenicity, Denmark

PhD Position in Prediction of Bacterial Pathogenicity, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

A PhD position is available at the newly established Center for Genomic Epidemiology (CGE) at Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, DTU Systems Biology.

Within a few years, the price for whole-genome sequencing of bacterial genomes will have become so low that it is no longer a limiting factor. Rather, the challenges will lay in how to assemble, process and handle the large amount of data in a standardized way that will make the information useful for diagnosis, outbreak investigation, source tracing and surveillance. It is the aim of CGE to provide the bioinformatics and scientific foundation for future web-based solutions, including developing tools for extraction of biologically and epidemiologically relevant information from the sequence data. It is a key objective of the PhD project to develop methods for predicting, based on the sequence data, an organism’s potential as a pathogen or a non-pathogen. Initial focus will be on well characterized pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella and S. aureus, but later the developed procedures should be expanded to other organisms.

Qualifications:

• MSc degree in bioinformatics or in life science (e.g. microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering) combined with documented experience within bioinformatics.
• Excellent programming skills. Experience in Perl or Python or a similar programming language.
• Familiar with working on UNIX platforms.
• Able to work independently and to plan and carry out complicated tasks, while also being part of a large and dynamic group.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Interest in microbiology and global disease control.

Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information :
Further information may be obtained from Professor Ole Lund (+45 45 25 24 25), or from center administrator Dorthe Kjærsgaard (+ 45 45 25 24 77).
You can read more about DTU Systems Biology on www.bio.dtu.dk/English.aspx.

Application:
We must have your online application by 6 September 2010. Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.

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PhD Students/Postdocs for Instrument Simulation for the ESS, DTU, Denmark

PhD Studentship and Postdoctoral Position in Technical University of Denmark

Job Description: You will design neutron scattering instruments for ESS using the tools developed in the McStas simulation package. This work will be carried out in collaboration with instrument experts located both in Lund and around the world. For the judgement of the instrument performance, you will perform virtual experiments on samples typical for the particular instrument. In this connection, you will take part in the development of the tools and algorithms to correctly describe neutron scattering samples.

Qualifications
You must have a suitable university degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D., respectively) within Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent. You should have good computing skills, have a good sense of data quality, and be able to work within a team. Furthermore, you should have a good understanding of modeling of physical properties. Specific experience within X-ray and neutron scattering is considered an advantage, but is not required.

Terms of employment
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students or post docs. The Ph.D. position(s) is a fixed-term 3 year employment. The post doc position(s) will be a 2-year contract with a possibility for extension, given sufficient funds.

Both University of Copenhagen and DTU wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application

Applications should be submitted by email to lefmann@fys.ku.dk or pkwi@risoe.dtu.dk by 27 August 2010 and should include:

* Tement of research interests and motivation
* Transcript of examinations undertaken at your home university (for Ph.D. candidates)
* Master degree / Ph.D. degree certificate (if not available, then include proof of expected date for obtaining such degree in the CV)
* CV (max. 3 pages)
* Please mention 2 contact references in the CV

Please do not apply for the job online, but we kindly ask you to send it to the abowementioned emails.

Contact
Prof. Kim Lefmann, Niels Bohr Institute, Univ. Copenhagen, lefmann@fys.ku.dk, phone +45 29250476
Senior Development Engineer Peter Willendrup, Risø DTU, pkwi@risoe.dtu.dk, phone +45 21254612.

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Researcher/Senior Researcher in Radiation Dosimetry, DTU, Denmark

The Radiation Research Division at Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark, is seeking candidates for a Researcher/Senior Researcher position for its Radiation Physics Programme to work in the field of radiation dosimetry.

Job Description: The Radiation Physics Programme is carrying out fundamental and applied research within the areas of retrospective radiation dosimetry, medical and industrial dosimetry, and reactor physics. The programme presently consists of 25 people including researchers, technicians and PhD students, engaged in research, innovation and education.

Job description
The successful candidate will join the medical/industrial dosimetry group and is expected to perform research in high dose dosimetry aimed at developing dosimetry methods for industrial applications of radiation. The candidate will also participate in supervision of PhD or Master Students.

In addition, the candidate will be involved in customer-oriented activities within the scope of the accredited Risø High Dose Reference Laboratory (HDRL), e.g. validation of low-energy electron accelerators. Risø HDRL services the radiation processing industry in Denmark and abroad, and in particular the medical device industry that sterilizes products using radiation.

Qualifications
The candidate should have a PhD in Physics/Chemistry or similar with a background in radiation physics. Candidates for a Senior Researcher position must further have experience at least as Assistant Professor/Researcher/Postdoc or similar qualifications.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:

• scientific production and research potential at international level
• innovative skills and the ability to generate new ideas
• the ability to communicate at all levels such as the provision of scientific advice to public sector authorities
• the ability to promote and utilize research results
• an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
• the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation

We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international academic environment with excellent possibilities for professional and personal development. The successful candidate will work in an environment with activities and expertise in luminescence dating and instrumentation, radiation physics, dosimetry, radioecology and medical applications of radionuclides.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The place of work is Risø DTU in Roskilde.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Head of Programme Bent Lauritzen, +45 46774906.

Application
We must receive your online application by 8 September 2010. Follow the link “apply online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights and other relevant documents.
You must specify if you are seeking the Researcher or the Senior Researcher position.

Applicants are requested to indicate whether they apply for the position as Researcher or Senior Researcher.

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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PhD Scholarships in Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology, Denmark Technical University

PhD scholarships in the Department of Environmental Engineering,Technical University of Denmark.
Job Description: The scholarships are supported by several research grants (MIRESOWA, DW Biofilter, Ecodesign MBR) with the objective to develop and optimize biotechnological solutions for drinking water and wastewater handling.

The drinking water projects have a specific emphasis on analyzing and optimizing biological rapid sand filtration technologies for both bulk and trace pollutant removal. The wastewater project has a specific emphasis on analyzing and optimizing autotrophic N removal in membrane-bioreactors. In both projects, candidates are sought with training and interest in one or more of the following: molecular microbial ecology, bioprocess engineering, and process modeling.

The successful candidates will be employed at DTU Environment within the framework of the Urban Water Technology graduate school (www.urbanwatertech.dk), and work under the supervision of the PIs and post-doctoral associates. DTU Environment offers state-of-the art chemical, microbial, and biomolecular analytical facilities, process laboratories, and equipment to execute this project. These project benefits from several interactions (and possible research exchanges) with other leading research groups in DK, EU, and USA and interactions with leading-edge technology providers.

This research is supported by the projects MIRESOWA, DW Biofilter, and EcoDesign MBR, funded by the Danish Council for Strategic Research (DSF).

The 6 PhD scholarships
PhD1: Molecular mapping of the diversity of ammonia and iron/manganese oxidizing bacteria at full-scale biological rapid sand filters.

PhD 2 & 3: Analysis and optimization of conditions that drive biological ammonia or iron/manganese removal in bench-scale rapid sand filters.

PhD 4: Model-based Analysis and Optimization of biological rapid sand filters at pilot and full-scale.

PhD 5: Trace pollutant removal via bioreactive barriers in groundwater extraction wells: Characterization and enhancement of microbial processes

PhD 6: Molecular and microscopic analysis of spatial and metabolic interactions in nitritation/annamox bioaggregates

Qualifications
The successful candidates will have a high motivation for research and solid written and oral communication skills. The applicants will enjoy working in and contributing to an international and cross-disciplinary research team. English is the operational language of the department.

At the date of appointment, candidates must have obtained a M. Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology or related discipline, evidence of research experience, and significant exposure to one or more of the following fields: basic molecular microbiology; microbial ecology; mathematical modeling and computational analysis applied to environmental/microbial systems; bioreactor technology.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
The positions are available for a three-year period with start from 1 September 2010 or as soon as possible.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Barth F. Smets bfs@env.dtu.dk or Professor Hans-Jørgen Albrechtsen hja@env.dtu.dk. Please do not send complete applications to these e-mails, but use the electronic submission system.

You can read more about DTU Environment on www.env.dtu.dk/English.aspx.

Application
We must have your online application by 31 August 2010. To apply please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

* A cover letter stating your application and preferred PhD research project (See above), 1 page max.
* A personal statement describing research expertise and interests
* A curriculum vitae providing relevant academic, employment and personal details
* Authorized academic transcripts and copies of master thesis or scientific publications
* Contact details for two referees
* Documentation of English language competence.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their research and academic potential, and selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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PhD Position in Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry, University of Southern Denmark

PhD Position in Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry, Institute of Biology, University of Southern Denmark.

We wish to fill one PhD mobility fellowships at the Institute of Biology, University of Southern Denmark, with the following description:
Activity study of microorganisms in marine environments using molecular ecology tools in combination with biogeochemical analysis.
Research will be on microorganisms living in marine water and sediments and it includes several field trips to marine environments around the world. We focus on microorganisms within the sulphur and methane cycle and combine microbial activity and molecular ecology with biogeochemistry and stable isotope analysis. The successful applicant should have interest in one or several of these areas and like to do both laboratory and field studies.
As this is a mobility fellowship, the student’s present degree must have been awarded from a university other than the University of Southern Denmark.

Contact Person: Kirsten Habicht,
Email: khabicht@biology.sdu.dk.

Contact Address:
Kirsten Habicht,
Department of Biology,
University of Southern Denmark,
Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M
Denmark

Closing date: 10 September, 2010 at 12 noon.

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Two Ph.D. Fellowships for International Students in Molecular Microbial Ecology, Denmark

PhD Scholarship,Molecular Microbial Ecology,University of Copenhagen,Denmark

Job Description: The molecular microbial ecology group aims to recruit two highly qualified PhD candidates to conduct research and training in microbiology and biotechnology. More specifically, applications will be considered for two research programs:

1) Microbial Metagenomics and Metatranscriptomics
The aim of this project is to further develop and improve the modern microbial metagenomics tools to uncover a range of novel enzymatic activities in a natural environment. In this project we will use high throughput sequencing to explore the bacterial biodiversity and composition in various natural environments to a hitherto unseen level.

2) Survival and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria
The aim of this project is to establish a fundamental understanding of survival and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the childcare institutional environment. Formation of bacterial coatings on surfaces known as biofilms, may create micro-environments where bacteria can survive and possibly multiply in the external environment. Biofilms have also been shown to protect bacteria against disinfectants. A basic understanding of the overall incidence of bacteria and their lifestyles in institutional environments is therefore an indispensable prerequisite for successfully combating infection in institutional childcare.

The fellowships are open to both Danish and international applicants. We expect that applicants have obtained an MSc degree in biology or biochemistry, a good grasp of theoretical concepts, and some expertise in laboratory techniques used in molecular microbial ecology, DNA sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. Fluency in English is a requirement.

An assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the applications. The final selection of successful candidates will be made by the supervisors, Søren Sørensen and Anders Priemé and by Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the evaluation committee. Successful candidates will then be requested to formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science, University of Copenhagen.

Terms of appointment and payment are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Federation of Professional Associations (AC). The starting salary for candidates with an MSc degree will be a minimum of DKK 300.174 per year (April 2010 level) plus pension contribution and the possibility to negotiate wage. The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 12:00 noon Danish local time. Applications received after the deadline, or with insufficient documentation or otherwise not complying with the above requirements, may not be considered. It is expected that the successful candidates are enrolled at the PhD School of the Faculty of Science by September 30, 2010.

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PhD fellowships in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Denmark

Eight PhD fellowships in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Job Description: Applications are invited for the three-year fellowships from candidates that hold or expect to hold a master’s degree in a field relevant to the following projects:

1. Drug Delivery
Cubosomes and hexosomes as drug nanocarriers. Main supervisor: Associate Professor Anan Yaghmur, Department of Pharmaceutics and Analytical Chemistry (email: aya(at)farma.ku.dk).

2. Optimal Drug Therapy
Adverse drug reactions and pharmacogenomics: Improving knowledge about medicines safety. Main supervisor: Associate Professor Lise Aagaard, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy (email: laa(at)farma.ku.dk).

3. Optimal Drug Therapy
Computational simulation of rule-based adaptive regulation in circulation. Main supervisor: Associate Professor Harrie C. Boonen, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy (email: hcmb(at)farma.ku.dk).

4. Neuropharmacology
Novel role of Ca2+ for regulating cellular brain bioenergetics. Main supervisor: Associate Professor Lasse Bak, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy (email: laba(at)farma.ku.dk).

5. Medicinal Chemistry – Structure-Based Drug Research
Design and synthesis of the first selective ligands for the GPRC6A receptor – a novel human G-protein coupled receptor with unknown physiological function.
Main supervisor: Professor Hans Bräuner-Osborne, Department of Medicinal Chemistry (email: hbo(at)molpharm.net).

6. Medicinal Chemistry - Structure-based Drug Research
Elucidating the structure and mechanism of proton coupled peptide transporters.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Osman Mirza, Department of Medicinal Chemistry (email: om(at)farma.ku.dk).

7. Drug Delivery – Pharmaceutical Technology
In vivo and in vitro gastric physico-relevant dissolution.
Main supervisor: Associate Professor Anette Müllertz, Department of Pharmaceutics and Analytical Chemistry (email: amu(at)farma.ku.dk).

The project is cofinanced by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and AstraZeneca Mölndal, Sweden.

8. Drug Delivery - Pharmaceutical Technology
Rational development of oromucosal drug delivery systems by use of predictive in vitro models.
Main supervisor: Associate Professor Jette Jacobsen, Department of Pharmaceutics and Analytical Chemistry (email: jeja(at)farma.ku.dk).

The project is cofinanced by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Innnovation Consortium “Predicting Drug Absorption”.

The PhD fellowships are to be completed in accordance with the Ministerial order on the PhD programme at the universities (PhD order) from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Regulations and guidelines for the conferment of the PhD degree by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The terms of employment are stated in the agreement between The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the Ministry of Finance.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications from all interested candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin or religion.

For further information, applicants may contact the main supervisor.
How to apply

Step One: Make one pdf-file (max 10 mb) with the following contents:

1. Letter stating the interest and qualifications for the project (max. one page)
2. CV
3. Master’s degree diploma (including grade transcripts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
4. Possible publication list
5. Possible references
6. Applicants with a Master’s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used.

Step Two: Fill in the following form and upload the pdf: Application form

Step Three: Print the pdf-file and send one hard copy in an envelope marked “Reference 211-0042/10-0900″ to:

University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Universitetsparken 2
DK – 2100 Copenhagen
Denmark

The hard copy has to be received at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences before the application deadline.

Deadline for applications: Monday 30 August 2010 at 12 o’clock noon.

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2010 TIGP Fellowship, China

The 2010 Fellowship is now open for application for graduate students with MD, DDS or DMD and are pursuing Ph.D.degrees at Academia Sinica.

Applicants should note the following information:

1. Please read Fellowship Information and Eligibility Guidelines first.
2. The Application Deadline is August 29, 2010.
3. Please submit your application before the deadline. We will not accept any overdue applications.
4. You may submit your application only once, and once it is submitted, you cannot make any changes.
5. We will announce the list of Fellowship recipients online around the end of September or early October and will also inform you the result via e-mail.
6. The following guidelines have been established by Academia Sinica (AS) to encourage Doctors of Medicine, Doctors of Dental Surgery, or Doctors of Dental Medicine to pursue PhD degrees.
7. Eligibility: The fellowship is open to graduate students with an M.D, D.D.S or D.M.D degree studying at any Ph.D. degree program at AS (including the Taiwan International Graduate Program).
8. Application Procedures:
   Eligible Ph.D. students who do not currently receive any fellowships are qualified to apply for this fellowship. This fellowship support is for 24 months. The chairman of the Program and the recipient’s advisor should submit a progress report to AS two months before the end of the first year of the fellowship. The recipient may obtain the fellowship for the second year upon approval by the fellowship review committee. The fellowship is granted for a maximum of two years.
9. The number of recipients each year may vary depending on the need and the budget approved by the President of AS. The benefits of the fellowship are as follows:

   a.Type I: A Ph.D. student who has a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery, or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, but no clinical training will receive NTD 60,000 per month (a stipend comparable with a Resident’s salary).

   b.Type II: A Ph.D. student who has a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery, or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, and has completed residency training and obtained license will receive NTD 80,000 per month.

10. AS appoints 3-6 outstanding scholars to form the fellowship review committee responsible for evaluating and determining the qualifications of candidates and the amounts of the fellowship. All appointment letters will be issued by the President of AS, with one member assigned as a chairperson.
11. The recipients are not allowed to receive any other fellowships granted as monthly salary installments.
12. The recipients have to fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed below. Recipients who violate the conditions of the fellowship are required to return the full amount of the fellowship.Recipients of type I fellowship must devote full time doing bench research in a laboratory at AS or at a university medical center while receiving the fellowship.Recipients of type II fellowship must devote at least 80% of his/her time doing bench research in a laboratory at AS or at a university medical center while receiving the fellowship. The recipient’s clinical obligation should not exceed two half-days per week at the hospital. And the recipient shall resume working for his/her original employer after obtaining the Ph.D. degree for no less than the award period. Any changes of employment require the approval of the recipient’s original employer.
13. Recipients must sign a contract prepared by AS.
14. The guidelines have been approved by the General Assembly of AS and signed by the President of AS into effect.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica, China

Applications for the 2011 First Session of Postdoctoral Fellows Program being Accepted from August 1 to September 1, 2010

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Academia Sinica for the first Session of 2011 are now being accepted. Starting from August 1, 2010, all applications are to be processed on-line. It is not necessary to send hard copies of application materials. All applications must be submitted between August 1 and September 1, 2010. Appointment of postdoctoral fellows for this session commences on January 1, 2011.

If an applicant has not yet received the doctoral degree, the applicant’s thesis supervisor must provide a letter confirming that the applicant is expected to receive the PhD diploma before the appointment starts. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be received by Academic Affairs Office (AAO) before the September 1 deadline.

A principal investigator may sponsor as many postdoctoral fellows as he or she wishes. However, each project is limited to one applicant only.

Applicants whose affiliation is not with the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences may also apply under this Division if their research involves mathematical or scientific content.

For research in an institute within the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, applicants are required to submit a proposal of 5000-6000 words specifying the aim, significance, background, and methodology of their research project. Application proposals lacking consideration of these issues will be adversely affected.

For more information, please contact Dr. Shu-ling Song of AAO, tel. 02-2789-8051, or visit the website:

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Hsiao Scholarship for University of Minnesota Students

Hsiao Scholarship for University of Minnesota students.

By establishing this endowed fund, donors Jennie and Fred Hsiao, wish to provide an opportunity for University of Minnesota students to incorporate an educational experience in China as part of their academic studies (including approved internships or professional training). The scholarship shall be used for the payment, partially or totally, of travel, tuition, or personal expenses.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of Minnesota
• Applicant must be in good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA, with potential in their field
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Application will be reviewed by a committee; scholarship recipients will be notified of scholarship awards by mail approximately three weeks after the application deadline.

Application Deadlines:

Term for Study in China Deadline

Spring 2011 12/10/10

May & summer 2011 3/25/11

Fall & winter 2011 7/29/11

Full 2011-12 academic year 7/29/11

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The Red Pockets Scholarship

The Red Pockets Scholarship for University of Minnesota students to incorporate an educational or research experience in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau.

The Red Pockets Scholarship was created in 2004 as the result of generous donations to the China Center’s annual fund drive in honor of its 25th anniversary. The scholarship will provide an opportunity for University of Minnesota students to incorporate an educational or research experience in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau as part of their academic studies, internships, research, or professional training. The scholarship will be used for the payment, partially or totally, of travel or tuition. Awards are between $250 and $1,500.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of Minnesota
• Applicant must be in good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA, with potential in their field
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Application will be reviewed by a committee; scholarship recipients will be notified of scholarship awards by mail approximately three weeks after the application deadline.

Application Deadlines:

Term for Study in China Deadline

Spring 2011 12/10/10

May & summer 2011 3/25/11

Fall & winter 2011 7/29/11

Full 2011-12 academic year 7/29/11

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The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem/China Scholarship Council Joint Scholarship Scheme offers Post-Doctorate Research

The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem / China Scholarship Council Joint Scholarship Scheme offers high quality post-doctorate level research training at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, to selected Ph.D. graduates from Chinese Institutions, for a period of 12 months.

The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment is the only institute of higher education in Israel offering university degrees in agriculture and is also home to the only Schools of Nutritional Sciences and of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1942 as the Institute for Agricultural Sciences with 21 students, the Faculty today has a student body of 2,300 students. The Faculty offers academic programs leading to B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Agriculture, B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Nutrition, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The Faculty also offers through its Division for External Studies international short-term postgraduate courses on various agricultural subjects, and a Masters of Science in Agriculture degree program and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Plant Sciences, all of which are conducted in English for foreign students. The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment is the only institute of higher education in Israel offering university degrees in agriculture and is also home to the only Schools of Nutritional Sciences and of Veterinary Medicine. Established in 1942 as the Institute for Agricultural Sciences with 21 students, the Faculty today has a student body of 2,300 students. The Faculty offers academic programs leading to B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D.degrees in Agriculture, B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Nutrition, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The Faculty also offers through its Division for External Studies international short-term postgraduate courses on various agricultural subjects, and a Masters of Science in Agriculture degree program and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Plant Sciences, all of which are conducted in English for foreign students.

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have signed an agreement to support up to 10 post-doctorate students each year in the following areas: The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have signed an agreement to support up to 10 post-doctorate students each year in the following areas:
horticulture, food technology and nutrition, plant protection, soil, water and environment, agricultural environment and resource economics, animal and veterinary sciences. horticulture, food technology and nutrition, plant protection, soil, water and environment, agricultural environment and resource economics, animal and veterinary sciences.

Criteria:

• Candidates must be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application; Candidates must be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application;
• Candidates must not be currently working or studying outside the People’s Republic of China; Candidates must not be currently working or studying outside the People’s Republic of China;
• Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their research; Successful candidates must return to China upon completion of their research;
• Candidates must receive a letter of invitation from HU. Candidates must receive a letter of invitation from HU.
• Candidate should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC by completing the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form at http://apply.csc.edu.cn/ . Candidate should satisfy the selection criteria set out by CSC by COMPLETING the CSC Application Form and the CSC Employer Reference Form at http://apply.csc.edu.cn/ .

Application and selection process Application and selection process

• Candidates should directly apply for admission to HU by December 15, 2010 . Candidates should specify in their application that they are applying for the HU/CSC joint scholarship scheme. Candidates should directly apply for admission to HU by December 15, 2010. Candidates should specify in their application that they are applying for the HU / CSC joint scholarship scheme.
• Selected candidates will receive a letter of invitation from HU, candidates must also apply to CSC for funding by completing an application for funding and employer reference (forms are available online at http://apply.csc.edu.cn). A hard copy of the signed CSC Application Form along the completed CSC Employer Reference Form, a copy of the full application to HU(including other supporting documents such as communications with the supervisor), and a copy of the letter of invitation from HU must be submitted to CSC through CSC’s a application agencies by March 20 ^th ,2011. Selected candidates will receive a letter of invitation from HU, candidates must also apply to CSC for funding by completing an application for funding and employer reference (forms are available online at http://apply.csc.edu.cn). A hard copy of the signed CSC Application Form along the completed CSC Employer Reference Form, a copy of the full application to HU (including other supporting documents such as communications with the supervisor), and a copy of the letter of invitation from HU must be submitted to CSC through CSC’s a application agencies by March 20 ^th, 2011.

For additional information, contact research@agri.huji.ac.il

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PhD Position with Scholarship in Materials Science, UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, Canada

PhD Position with Scholarship in Materials Science, UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, Canada

Job Description : A funded position for a PhD student is immediately available in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Materials Science.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of materials characterization techniques is necessary (optical microscopy, SEM, EDX, image analysis, microstructure characterization).

Experience with thermal analysis, diffraction techniques, high-temperature mechanical behavior measurement, powder metallurgy and metalcasting are an asset.

The student will work on the development of creep-resistant magnesium alloys, and their subsequent characterization.

For details, please contact Prof. Lukas Bichler at UBC-Okanagan, Canada, at: lukas.bichler@ubc.ca

Please include your resume/CV with a brief description of your research experience.

Contact Person and Contact Address:
Lukas Bichler, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
School of Engineering

University of British Columbia – Okanagan
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC, Canada V1V 1V7
Tel: 250-807-8816
Fax: 250-807-9850
E-mail: lukas.bichler@ubc.ca

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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements Program 2010, Canada

Canada Graduate Scholarships,Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements Program,Canada

Job Description: The Canada Graduate Scholarships – Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) Program supports high calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian universities and affiliated research institutions and universities, or other research institutions outside of Canada.

Supplements of up to $6,000 are available to active CGS (master’s or doctoral) or eligible Vanier CGS holders to help offset the costs of undertaking research studies outside Canada for a defined period. A total of 250 awards are available each year and will be divided among the three granting agencies to reflect the distribution of CGS and eligible Vanier CGS across the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related disciplines: 125 for SSHRC, 80 for NSERC and 45 for CIHR.

Each university will be allocated a set number of supplements by each granting agency, as appropriate. The Faculty (School) of Graduate Studies will be informed of the number of supplements available to them in each of the three areas of research disciplines. The Faculty (School) of Graduate Studies is required to set up an internal selection process to select which applications (requesting CGS-MSFSS funds) are to be forwarded to the respective granting agencies.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this program, you must:

* be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
* be registered at an eligible Canadian institution at the time of application;
* for SSHRC applicants: have accepted or hold a Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS (This link will take you to another Web site master’s or This link will take you to another Web site doctoral level) or a This link will take you to another Web site Vanier CGS (if eligible) administered by SSHRC;
* for NSERC applicants: have accepted or hold an Alexander Graham Bell CGS (master’s or doctoral level) or a Vanier CGS (if eligible) administered by NSERC;
* for CIHR applicants: have accepted or hold a Frederick Banting or Charles Best CGS (master’s or doctoral level) or a Vanier CGS (if eligible) administered by CIHR;
* undertake your proposed trip abroad no earlier than the competition deadline date; and
* not hold, or have held, any other CGS-MSFSS during the course of your graduate studies.

Award value

The value of the CGS-MSFSS is up to $6,000, based on the information and budget justification provided in the application. The supplements are non-renewable.

The supplement will be paid separately from the related CGS or Vanier CGS.

Application procedures

Universities are allocated a predetermined number of CGS-MSFSS supplements on an annual basis, in proportion to the number of CGS and Vanier CGS held at that university. Allocations are specific to each granting agency. If you are a qualified applicant, you must complete the necessary documentation and submit it to your Faculty (School) of Graduate Studies for consideration.

The common tri-agency application form is available on the Web sites of the respective granting agencies. Only this form must be used to apply for the CGS-MSFSS.

You will be required to provide the following information:

* the name and contact information of your current research supervisor and of the host supervisor, and the name and location of the foreign institution where you intend on pursuing your research / study activities;
* a maximum two-page description of your intended research activities during your research study period abroad (including objectives, methodology, time lines and expected outcomes), an indication as to how this relates to your main graduate research topic, and a description of the potential benefits that you will derive from working at, or attending, the host institution in relation to your current research objectives; and
* a budget that provides estimates for costs of travel, living and other expenses during your research study period abroad (to a maximum of $6,000).

In addition, both your current research supervisor and the potential host supervisor must submit letters detailing their support of your research study period abroad (maximum one page each). The host supervisor must also indicate that they have the resources available (financial [if any], supervision time, equipment, library access, etc.) to support your planned research activities.

Application Deadline: There are two deadlines for the CGS-MSFSS program are June 10 and October 10.

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Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships 2010, Canada

Graduate Scholarships,Alexander Graham Bell Canada,Canada

Job Description: Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) provide financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in master’s or doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering. The CGS will be offered to the top-ranked applicants at each level (master’s and doctoral) and the next tier of meritorious applicants will be offered an NSERC PGS. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies and seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields. NSERC encourages interested and qualified Aboriginal students to apply.

Since total NSERC scholarship support is limited to a maximum of four years full-time equivalence, scholars are encouraged to complete their studies in an expeditious manner.

Are you eligible for scholarship support?
To be considered eligible for support, as of the application deadline date, you must:

* be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
* hold, or expect to hold (at the time you take up the award), a degree in science or engineering from a university whose standing is recognized by NSERC (if you have a degree in a field other than science or engineering, NSERC may accept your application at its discretion);
* intend to pursue, in the following year, full-time graduate studies and research at the master’s or doctoral level in an eligible program (see Eligibility Criteria) in one of the areas of the natural sciences and engineering supported by NSERC; and
* have obtained a first-class average (a grade of “A-”) in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent).

You are not eligible to receive scholarship support while you are in a qualifying year of study.

NSERC uses the date of degree completion to determine the eligibility of applicants. This is the date on which all the requirements of your degree have been met, including successful defence and submission of the corrected copy of your thesis (in accordance with your university’s regulations).

To be eligible to apply:

* you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between zero and 12 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in the master’s program for which you are requesting funding; or
* if you were admitted into a doctoral program directly from your bachelor’s program, you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, between zero and 12 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in the doctoral program for which you are requesting funding; or
* you must have completed, as of December 31 of the year of application, no more than 12 months of studies (full-time equivalent) in a master’s program, and you are requesting funding for your doctoral program; and
* you must not have previously taken up an NSERC PGS A, PGS M, IPS 1,* or a CGS M for the program of study to which you are currently applying for funding; and
* you must not hold, or have held, a CGS M from either CIHR or SSHRC.

In evaluating your eligibility, NSERC will consider all studies counted towards the graduate degree for which funding is requested, whether completed at the degree-granting institution or not. NSERC will count two sessions of part-time study as one session of full-time study.
To hold these awards you must:

* be registered full-time in your master’s or doctoral program at an eligible university;
* take up the award in May following the announcement of the results, if you have completed 12 months of studies as of December 31 of the year of application.

Application Deadline 15October2010

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geothermal and Environment, University of Manitoba, Canada

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geothermal and Environment, University of Manitoba, Canada.

Job Details: The Department of Civil Engineering is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with a strong interest in low temperature geothermal energy and the environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for working with a highly skilled pan-university interdisciplinary team. Our University, along with a few other Canadian Universities, is a renowned center of scientific expertise in the many facets of energy related fundamentals and applied science.

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals with advanced training in either engineering, hydrogeology, hydrology, physics, (or a related discipline), and a genuine interest in low temperature (<>o C) geothermal systems. Good computer simulation skills are desirable as is research experience in numerical heat transfer. You must be able to work in a self directed manner and have the interpersonal skills to interface with the larger research team.

Interested candidates should send their resume, academic transcripts, and the names and addresses of three referees to Dr. Allan Woodbury, P.Eng. (e-mail: woodbur@cc.umanitoba.ca, phone: 204-474-9137)

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PhD Researcher in Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Belgium

PhD Researcher in Law, Intellectual Property Rights, K.U.Leuven, Belgium

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights is an interdisciplinary research centre initiating and encouraging research initiatives in relation to evolving areas of intellectual property law, such as the protection of software, semi-conductor products and biotechnological inventions, standardisation and technology transfers, with a particular focus on patents, trade marks, designs and copyright see.
The Department of Managerial Economics, Strategy and Innovation (MSI) is a research department stimulating research in the domains of managerial economics, industrial organization, international business, innovation economics and management, political economy, and entrepreneurship. The department contributes to theoretical and empirical research on the organization of firms, industries and markets in an international context.

Your opportunities:
• You will engage in doctoral research in the context of a research project investigating the interaction between legal architectures and open innovation strategies, leading to a Ph.D in Law.
• You will contribute to current and future research activities of the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIR) and the Department of Managerial Economics, Strategy and Innovation (MSI).

Your profile:
• You obtained a Master in Laws with a clear interest (and, if possible, demonstrable expertise) in intellectual property law and competition law.
• Your knowledge of English is excellent.
• During your studies you obtained excellent results at a leading University, preferably great distinction (magna cum laude) or at least 77%.

Our offer:
We offer employment as a full-time doctoral researcher starting around October 1, 2010, in principle for 4 years.

If Interested then :
Please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/vacatures and apply online.
For more information about the job description, please contact Prof. dr. Geertrui Van Overwalle (geertrui.vanoverwalle@law.kuleuven.be ), tel. +32 16 323736 or Prof. Bart Van Looy (bart.vanlooy@econ.kuleuven.be ), tel. +32 16 326901 or +32 16 326700
K.U.Leuven carries out an equal opportunity and diversity policy.

Application Deadline: 10 September 2010

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Artist in Residence Program for International Students, Austria

Artist in Residence Program for International Students, Austria.

The objective of this program is to expand the role of the MuseumsQuartier Wien as one of the world’s largest contemporary cultural complexes and to promote international cultural exchange, in particular with Austria’s direct neighbours and other European countries. Since the beginning of 2003, seven live/work studios have been available in quartier21 to international artists who do not normally reside in Austria.

• Eligibility and Conditions
  - There are no age limits for stipends.
  -English language skills are required.
  -Stipends are awarded for a minimum period of two month and a maximum of six months.
  -Stipends in quartier21 require the artists’ presence on location, i.e. artists are required to spend at least three quarters of the stipend period in the MuseumsQuartier.
• Fund
  -MuseumsQuartier Errichtungs- und BetriebsgesmbH makes the studios available for the duration of the stipend including all utilities (note: no telephone connection currently available in the studios);
  -The artist is given EUR 1,050.00 per month to cover expenses.
  -Coordination of selection and time scheduling as well as support service for the artist in cooperation with the recommending institution.

• Application procedure:

In order to apply for the residency prgramme following information must be provided in digital form no later than upon the registration of an artist:
1. Application letter
2. Completed application form
3. CV
4. Ideas or concrete project proposals for quartier21
5. Visual or audio material, catalogs, etc.

All documents need to be submitted to Elisabeth Hajek at: ehajek@mqw.at

Important: As a condition for award of the scholarship, written documentation including photographic material is to be submitted to Elisabeth Hajek (ehajek@mqw.at) in digital form upon completion of the visiting scholarship.

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Max F. Perutz International PhD Program Vienna 2010

Max F. Perutz International PhD Program Vienna 2010, Austria

The Max F. Perutz Laboratories invite talented students from all over the world to apply for our graduate program. We provide a comprehensive and challenging PhD education. At the MFPL we emphasize student mentoring and aim to nurture creative and independent scientists. Our research covers a broad range of areas dedicated to exploring life at the cellular, molecular and atomic level. Located at the Vienna Biocenter Campus, a major European science hub, our students greatly benefit from the opportunity to do cutting-edge research in a prolific international environment.

The Max F. Perutz Labs are a joint-venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. All MFPL PhD students are employed with an internationally competitive salary according to the guidelines of the Austrian Research Funds (FWF). The program is open to everyone who holds a Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in the biosciences, chemistry, medicine, or related fields. The language of the PhD Program is English. Students are recruited by a structured selection and interview process. The PhD degree will be awarded by the Vienna University or the Medical University of Vienna.

This year’s winter selection is jointly organized with the special Doctoral Program in RNA Biology at the MFPL.

Application deadline: 26th September 2010.

For general inquiries please contact the PhD Program Office:

Gerlinde Aschauer
Max F. Perutz Laboratories
Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9
A-1030 Vienna, Austria
phone: 0043-1-4277 52853
fax: 0043-1-4277 52854
e-mail: positions@mfpl.ac.at

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International PhD Programme in Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP), Austria

International PhD Programme in “Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP)”at the Vienna Institute of BioTechnology of BOKU – University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria.

Job Description: BioToP offers a research-based doctoral education at the interface of basic and applied science in the field of protein biotechnology.
Supported by a thriving scientific environment and state-of-the-art facilities, BioToP aims at a comprehensive and interdisciplinary training in the fields of:
-structure-function analysis, engineering and design of proteins.
-protein synthesis, targeting and post-translational modifications.
-expression systems and cell factories.
-bioinformatics and molecular modelling.

The BioToP-specific educational programme comprises lectures, seminars and instructional courses that complement the research work in the participating groups.
Highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality are invited to apply. Each position is funded for a minimum of three years according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. Additional financial support is available for research stays abroad and the attendance of international conferences.

Application deadline: September 30th, 2010

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Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Job Description: Applications are now accepted for AstroMundus, a 2years international Master Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics offered by a partnership of 5 universities: University of Innsbruck (Austria), University of Padova and University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (Italy), University of Goettingen (Germany), and University of Belgrade (Serbia). The Master Course is funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus Mundus programme, 2nd Edition, Action 1.

The course is open to students of all nationalities. Admitted students will conduct their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the partner Universities and, upon successful completion of their studies, they will be awarded a Joint Master Degree by all universities where they studied during the Master Course. The course is held in the English language, however students will have the possibility to learn the language of the host countries through courses offered by the host universities. Full details about the programme and the application procedure are given in the AstroMundus website.

Eligible students have a certified good knowledge of the English Language and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or Mathematics, or an equivalent amount of certified learning (3 years, 180 ECTS credits) in the same field(s). A number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available both for non-European and European students. The admission to the Master Course and assignment of scholarships are based on excellence.

Deadline for applications: November 30th 2010 for both Non-European and European students. The Master Course starts in September 2011.

Contact Person: Giovanna Temporin
Email: astromundus@uibk.ac.at

Contact Address:
Institute of Astro- and Particle Physics
University of Innsbruck
Technikerstrasse 25/8
6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
Email: astromundus@uibk.ac.at

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PhD Scholarship (Synthesis of photosensitisers for water splitting), Australia

PhD Scholarship in Chemistry: “Clean energy generation: Synthesis of photosensitisers for water splitting”, The University of Queensland, Australia.

Job Description : The Role: The School is offering a PhD scholarship in chemistry, involving a research project related to “Clean energy generation: Synthesis of photosensitisers for water splitting”, working at a new research centre, Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics.

Commencement: The Scholarship will commence once the student has enrolled in a PhD program through the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, the University of Queensland (For further information on the Basis of Admission to a UQ research higher degree, please see :

It is desirable that the successful candidate will take up the position as soon as possible.

The Person: Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree with 1st class honours in chemistry, or a master’s degree with a research component (chemistry related fields). Both domestic and overseas applicants will be considered if they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission of the University of Queensland and demonstrate excellent research capacity. For overseas applicants, valid English language proficiency test results that meet with the University requirements: are required for the application.

Remuneration: Successful candidates not holding an APA will be awarded a research scholarship valued at $22,500 per annum for 3 years (tax exempt). There is also a possible 6 month extension to the appointments. For international students, it is possible to waive the tuition fee for highly competitive applications.

Contact: Further information may be obtained by contacting Dr Lo (s.lo@uq.edu.au) on the project in your area of interest.

How to apply: Applicants should include a covering letter, giving full contact details andan outline of their research interests, current curriculum vitae, academic record, the names and contact details of 3 academic referees, and valid English language proficiency test results(for international students). The applications should be sent to Dr ShihChun Lo, Level 9, Chemistry Building (68), Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia, or email, s.lo@uq.edu.au

Closing Date for Applications: Closes when the position is filled

Contact Person: Dr Shih-Chun Lo

Email ID: s.lo@uq.edu.au

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2010-11 Act Women’s Director Scholarships Program, Australia

2010-11 Act Women’s Director Scholarships Program, Australia

The ACT Women’s Plan identifies key priority areas to improve equity for women and girls in our society.
The ACT Women’s Directors Scholarships Program is a key action under this objective that aims to develop the skills and expertise of women who currently are or who aspire to be in decision-making roles.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Directors Scholarship applicants must be:

(a) female;
(b) an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
(c) a resident of the ACT, or working in the ACT for the past 2 years;
(d) an aspiring director (i.e. you have taken steps to be nominated for appointment to a government or non-government organisation, board, committee or company); or
(e) a newly appointed director of a government or non-government organisation, board, committee or company; or
(f) a director-owner of a private company; or
(g) currently in a management role that requires an understanding of governance issues to effectively fulfil that role.

Please note: previous recipients of a Scholarship through the ACT Women’s Director Scholarship Program are not eligible to apply.

The Scholarships

Two Scholarships are available for the Company Directors course. The Company Directors Course is conducted by arrangement with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. The course assists with developing the skills and knowledge of directors and senior officers, thereby contributing to improved individual, company and board performance.

More detailed information about the course and course dates can be obtained by accessing the Australian Institute of Company Directors website at: www.companydirectors.com.au.

Application form and supporting information
To be eligible for consideration for a Scholarship, you must:complete and sign an application form; and address the assessment criteria.
Please forward your original completed and signed application form, including your claims against assessment criteria, plus three additional copies to the following address by COB Friday 8 October 2010:

In person:

The Secretariat
ACT Women’s Director Scholarship
Office of Women
Department of Disability Housing and Community Services
Ground Floor Lobby
11 Moore Street
Canberra City ACT 2601

Postal:

The Secretariat
ACT Women’s Director Scholarship
Office of Women
Department of Disability Housing and Community Services
GPO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601

For Application form:

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