PhD student position in molecular immunology
at the Division of Rheumatology of the University of Munich available.
Applications are invited from graduates with a diploma (master degree or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry or immunology to study the molecular mechanisms involved in the generation of regulatory T cells.
The project is funded by the „Förderprogramm für Forschung und Lehre (FöFoLe)“ at the University of Munich. Close interactions with projects within the graduate program „Oligonucleotides“, the center grant „Autoimmunity“ (SFB 571) and other projects within the FöFoLe are required throughout the work. The molecular biology laboratory of the Division of Rheumatology has been constructed in 2007 and allows the complete spectrum of all methods required in modern molecular immunology.
Experience in flow cytometry, cell culture and molecular biological and immunological techniques would be advantageous.
Applications should be sent no later than October 15th 2009 to:
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Schulze-Koops; Division of Rheumatology, Medizinische Poliklinik, University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 8a, 80336 Munich, Germany. e-mail: hendrik.schulze-koops@med.uni-muenchen.de
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September 11, 2009
12 PhD Grants Ruhr-University Research School Germany´s Excellence Initiative (Bochum, Germany)
12 PhD Grants Ruhr-University Research School Germany´s Excellence Initiative (Bochum, Germany)
10 PhD Grants from Ruhr-University Bochum
1 PhD Grant from Alfied Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation1 PhD Grant from Schäfersnolte-Gedächtnis –Stiftung in the field of cancer research
The Research School promotes top-level postgraduate education throughout Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany, offering unique interdisciplinary research opportunities in Germany.We provide wide prospects for an individual research project in an attractive and international research environment.
Grants include:- 1.000 € per month (max. 36 months)- in addition support for consumables and travel- special support service for foreign students- state-of-the-art research facilities- structured scientific programme- transdisciplinary Science College- training of transferable skills- supervision- and mentoring arrangements- career guidanceDeadline for application October 31, 2009
Details on admission procedure can be obtained at www.research-school.rub.de/application Read More...
10 PhD Grants from Ruhr-University Bochum
1 PhD Grant from Alfied Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation1 PhD Grant from Schäfersnolte-Gedächtnis –Stiftung in the field of cancer research
The Research School promotes top-level postgraduate education throughout Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany, offering unique interdisciplinary research opportunities in Germany.We provide wide prospects for an individual research project in an attractive and international research environment.
Grants include:- 1.000 € per month (max. 36 months)- in addition support for consumables and travel- special support service for foreign students- state-of-the-art research facilities- structured scientific programme- transdisciplinary Science College- training of transferable skills- supervision- and mentoring arrangements- career guidanceDeadline for application October 31, 2009
Details on admission procedure can be obtained at www.research-school.rub.de/application Read More...
Post-Doc or PhD Position for Cognitive Computational Neuroscience
Post-Doc or PhD Position for Cognitive Computational Neuroscience
A Post-Doc or PhD position is available at the Technical University of Chemnitz in the Department of Computer Science. The position is for three years, starting immediately.
The research position is part of the research network “Neuro-cognitive mechanisms of conscious and unconscious visual perception” (http://www.uniulm.de/unbewusst/index.htm).
The goal in our project is to elucidate the role of reentrant processing for visual masking and stimulus encoding. Subliminal perception is typically investigated using masked stimuli. Previous priming experiments of the partners in the network have demonstrated various effects of subliminal perception that altogether suggest unconscious stimulus processing to a significant degree, even when stimuli are masked. In previous computational work we have established a framework of attentive visual perception by means of reentrant processing (Hamker, 2005; Hamker, 2007), which has been used as a theoretical basis for the design of experimental studies of the partner groups in the network. We intend to extend this framework to include mechanisms of visual masking with a particular focus on reentrant processing based on previous work of learning receptive fields (Wiltschut & Hamker, 2009). This computational work complements the experimental studies of the Haynes, Ansorge and Mattler groups and also relates to the work of other partner projects. We will provide a description of the neural stimulus trace of masked stimuli that will be important for the interpretation of the experimental results obtained in other groups of the network.
See http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/informatik/KI/veroe.php for references.
The canditate should have prior experience in developing neurocomputational systems, particularly with respect to data in the neurosciences and psychology. Experience in interdisciplinary projects or own experimental studies is welcome. Good programming experience is essential.
The salary is according to German standards (E 13 TV-L). The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will receive priority in case they have equal qualifications.
Chemnitz is the third-largest city of the state of Saxony and close to scenic mountains. Major cities nearby are Leipzig and Dresden with a rich tradition of music and culture.
Applications should be sent by email (preferebly in PDF format) to (fred.hamker@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de) as soon as possible. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Read More...
A Post-Doc or PhD position is available at the Technical University of Chemnitz in the Department of Computer Science. The position is for three years, starting immediately.
The research position is part of the research network “Neuro-cognitive mechanisms of conscious and unconscious visual perception” (http://www.uniulm.de/unbewusst/index.htm).
The goal in our project is to elucidate the role of reentrant processing for visual masking and stimulus encoding. Subliminal perception is typically investigated using masked stimuli. Previous priming experiments of the partners in the network have demonstrated various effects of subliminal perception that altogether suggest unconscious stimulus processing to a significant degree, even when stimuli are masked. In previous computational work we have established a framework of attentive visual perception by means of reentrant processing (Hamker, 2005; Hamker, 2007), which has been used as a theoretical basis for the design of experimental studies of the partner groups in the network. We intend to extend this framework to include mechanisms of visual masking with a particular focus on reentrant processing based on previous work of learning receptive fields (Wiltschut & Hamker, 2009). This computational work complements the experimental studies of the Haynes, Ansorge and Mattler groups and also relates to the work of other partner projects. We will provide a description of the neural stimulus trace of masked stimuli that will be important for the interpretation of the experimental results obtained in other groups of the network.
See http://www.tu-chemnitz.de/informatik/KI/veroe.php for references.
The canditate should have prior experience in developing neurocomputational systems, particularly with respect to data in the neurosciences and psychology. Experience in interdisciplinary projects or own experimental studies is welcome. Good programming experience is essential.
The salary is according to German standards (E 13 TV-L). The university is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants will receive priority in case they have equal qualifications.
Chemnitz is the third-largest city of the state of Saxony and close to scenic mountains. Major cities nearby are Leipzig and Dresden with a rich tradition of music and culture.
Applications should be sent by email (preferebly in PDF format) to (fred.hamker@informatik.tu-chemnitz.de) as soon as possible. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Read More...
Ph.D. Positions in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
Ph.D. Positions in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
Description : International Max Planck Research School (Ph.D. Program) Physics of Biological and Complex Systems The International Max-Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Physics of Biological and Complex Systems is a newly-founded Ph.D. program. It involves close interdisciplinary collaboration between 40 renowned research groups of the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-organization. Göttingen is a national region of excellence in the life sciences. The program is dedicated to the elucidation of primary functions of living systems. The courses will train and bring together students from different areas of research, including biomolecular dynamics, function, and design, nano-imaging and biophotonics, computational biophysics and simulation, molecular motors, biological membranes, molecular aggregates, and single molecule spectroscopy, liquid and solid state NMR, EPR, biomolecular and time-resolved X-ray crystallography, X-ray optics, electron microscopy, cytoskeletal structure and dynamics, microfluidics, complex fluids, soft matter, self-organization and cooperative phenomena in complex systems and large networks, biochemical networks, synaptic transmission, computational neuroscience, and artificial neural networks. Open for students from all world-wide, the program attracts highly-qualified and motivated young scientists which aim for a doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, or biology. It offers dedicated teaching programs, high quality research experience, outstanding research facilities, and generous financial support, thus providing a unique and inspiring environment. The Ph.D. program belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). All courses are in English. Each Ph.D. candidate receives individual counseling and is guided in his/her thesis work by a thesis committee of three faculty members. All participants are expected to complete their degree within three years. We invite applications for Ph.D. Positions in Physics/Chemistry/Biology Scholarships and institutionally financed Ph.D. positions are available. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or biology and an excellent academic record may apply by 15 September 2009. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. For details regarding the application and admission procedures, the doctoral program, research groups, projects, please refer to www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de/imprs-pbcs .
Homepage : www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de/imprs-pbcs
Category : Ph.D. Positions
Contact address : Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry International Max Planck Research School for Physics of Biological and Complex Systems Am Fassberg 11 37077 Göttingen Germany Phone: +49-(0)551-201 2322 Fax: +49-(0)551-201 2302 E-mail: imprs-pbcs@gwdg.de www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de/imprs-pbcs
Keywords : doctoral candidate, Ph.D. program, graduate school, life science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Master, Diploma, Biophysics, Read More...
Description : International Max Planck Research School (Ph.D. Program) Physics of Biological and Complex Systems The International Max-Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Physics of Biological and Complex Systems is a newly-founded Ph.D. program. It involves close interdisciplinary collaboration between 40 renowned research groups of the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-organization. Göttingen is a national region of excellence in the life sciences. The program is dedicated to the elucidation of primary functions of living systems. The courses will train and bring together students from different areas of research, including biomolecular dynamics, function, and design, nano-imaging and biophotonics, computational biophysics and simulation, molecular motors, biological membranes, molecular aggregates, and single molecule spectroscopy, liquid and solid state NMR, EPR, biomolecular and time-resolved X-ray crystallography, X-ray optics, electron microscopy, cytoskeletal structure and dynamics, microfluidics, complex fluids, soft matter, self-organization and cooperative phenomena in complex systems and large networks, biochemical networks, synaptic transmission, computational neuroscience, and artificial neural networks. Open for students from all world-wide, the program attracts highly-qualified and motivated young scientists which aim for a doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, or biology. It offers dedicated teaching programs, high quality research experience, outstanding research facilities, and generous financial support, thus providing a unique and inspiring environment. The Ph.D. program belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). All courses are in English. Each Ph.D. candidate receives individual counseling and is guided in his/her thesis work by a thesis committee of three faculty members. All participants are expected to complete their degree within three years. We invite applications for Ph.D. Positions in Physics/Chemistry/Biology Scholarships and institutionally financed Ph.D. positions are available. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or biology and an excellent academic record may apply by 15 September 2009. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. For details regarding the application and admission procedures, the doctoral program, research groups, projects, please refer to www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de/imprs-pbcs .
Homepage : www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de/imprs-pbcs
Category : Ph.D. Positions
Contact address : Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry International Max Planck Research School for Physics of Biological and Complex Systems Am Fassberg 11 37077 Göttingen Germany Phone: +49-(0)551-201 2322 Fax: +49-(0)551-201 2302 E-mail: imprs-pbcs@gwdg.de www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de/imprs-pbcs
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Doctoral Fellowships at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC)
Doctoral Fellowships at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC)
Description : Outstanding candidates with a background in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Economics, Sociology and Applied Ethics who are interested in interdisciplinary research are invited to apply for Doctoral Fellowships at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC). The Jena Graduate School, funded by the Federal Programme “ProExzellenz” of the Free State of Thuringia, is supported by the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the School of Economics and Business Administration, and the Max Planck Institute of Economics. The common research approach within the GSBC is interdisciplinary oriented and addresses the analyses of human behaviour with respect to social and economic change. We are particularly interested in the analysis of individual as well as collective behaviour and decisions that lead to change, or adapt and even resist to change at the level of individuals, groups, industries, regions and countries. Our major concerns are the dynamics of these behaviours and/or decisions and their interrelatedness, as well as the underlying, often feedback driven, mechanisms of change. We investigate these phenomena from different disciplinary angles, which taken together provide a better understanding of social and economic change. Methods include analytical models, controlled experiments, empirical and field studies and historical investigations. From applicants we expect a sustained research interest in one of the following four interdisciplinary research areas: • Responses to accelerated change • Innovation as intended change • Changing social and economic contexts and changing identities • Change across the lifespan For further information on the research programme as well as on the application requirements please visit www.gsbc.uni-jena.de. Fellowships start any time
(latest: January 2010, Deadline for application: September 30th, 2009).
Doctoral fellowships include funding for up to three years (2+1). The language of the GSBC is English. The job advertisements and the application form are available at http://www.gsbc.uni-jena.de/index.php?id=9. For further questions please contact Kristina von Rhein: kristina.von-rhein@uni-jena.de.
Homepage : www.gsbc.uni-jena.de
Contact address : Dr. Kristina von Rhein Scientific Coordination Jena Graduate School “Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change”(GSBC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3 07743 Jena, Germany Phone +49 (0)3641 – 943205 Fax +49 (0)3641 – 943202 Read More...
Description : Outstanding candidates with a background in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Economics, Sociology and Applied Ethics who are interested in interdisciplinary research are invited to apply for Doctoral Fellowships at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC). The Jena Graduate School, funded by the Federal Programme “ProExzellenz” of the Free State of Thuringia, is supported by the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the School of Economics and Business Administration, and the Max Planck Institute of Economics. The common research approach within the GSBC is interdisciplinary oriented and addresses the analyses of human behaviour with respect to social and economic change. We are particularly interested in the analysis of individual as well as collective behaviour and decisions that lead to change, or adapt and even resist to change at the level of individuals, groups, industries, regions and countries. Our major concerns are the dynamics of these behaviours and/or decisions and their interrelatedness, as well as the underlying, often feedback driven, mechanisms of change. We investigate these phenomena from different disciplinary angles, which taken together provide a better understanding of social and economic change. Methods include analytical models, controlled experiments, empirical and field studies and historical investigations. From applicants we expect a sustained research interest in one of the following four interdisciplinary research areas: • Responses to accelerated change • Innovation as intended change • Changing social and economic contexts and changing identities • Change across the lifespan For further information on the research programme as well as on the application requirements please visit www.gsbc.uni-jena.de. Fellowships start any time
(latest: January 2010, Deadline for application: September 30th, 2009).
Doctoral fellowships include funding for up to three years (2+1). The language of the GSBC is English. The job advertisements and the application form are available at http://www.gsbc.uni-jena.de/index.php?id=9. For further questions please contact Kristina von Rhein: kristina.von-rhein@uni-jena.de.
Homepage : www.gsbc.uni-jena.de
Contact address : Dr. Kristina von Rhein Scientific Coordination Jena Graduate School “Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change”(GSBC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3 07743 Jena, Germany Phone +49 (0)3641 – 943205 Fax +49 (0)3641 – 943202 Read More...
Post-Doc Scholarship at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC)
Post-Doc Scholarship at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC)
Description : Outstanding candidates with a background in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology and Applied Ethics who are interested in interdisciplinary research are invited to apply for a Post-Doc Scholarship at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC) The Jena Graduate School, funded by the Federal Programme “ProExzellenz” of the Free State of Thuringia, is supported by the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the School of Economics and Business Administration, and the Max Planck Institute of Economics. The common research approach within the GSBC is interdisciplinary oriented and addresses the analyses of human behaviour with respect to social and economic change. We are particularly interested in the analysis of individual as well as collective behaviour and decisions that lead to change, or adapt and even resist to change at the level of individuals, groups, industries, regions and countries. Our major concerns are the dynamics of these behaviours and/or decisions and their interrelatedness, as well as the underlying, often feedback driven, mechanisms of change. We investigate these phenomena from different disciplinary angles, which taken together provide a better understanding of social and economic change. Methods include analytical models, controlled experiments, empirical and field studies and historical investigations.
From applicants we expect a sustained research interest in one of the following four interdisciplinary research areas: • Responses to accelerated change • Innovation as intended change • Changing social and economic contexts and changing identities • Change across the lifespan For further information on the research programme as well as on the application requirements please visit www.gsbc.uni-jena.de. Fellowships start any time
(Deadline for application: September 30th, 2009)
All fellowships include funding for two years. The language of the GSBC is English. The job advertisements and the application form are available at http://www.gsbc.uni-jena.de/index.php?id=9. For further questions please contact Kristina von Rhein: kristina.von-rhein@uni-jena.de.
Homepage : www.gsbc.uni-jena.deContact address : Dr. Kristina von Rhein Scientific Coordination Jena Graduate School “Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change”(GSBC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3 07743 Jena, Germany Phone +49 (0)3641 – 943205 Fax +49 (0)3641 – 943202 www.gsbc.uni-jena.de Read More...
Description : Outstanding candidates with a background in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology and Applied Ethics who are interested in interdisciplinary research are invited to apply for a Post-Doc Scholarship at the Jena Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change (GSBC) The Jena Graduate School, funded by the Federal Programme “ProExzellenz” of the Free State of Thuringia, is supported by the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the School of Economics and Business Administration, and the Max Planck Institute of Economics. The common research approach within the GSBC is interdisciplinary oriented and addresses the analyses of human behaviour with respect to social and economic change. We are particularly interested in the analysis of individual as well as collective behaviour and decisions that lead to change, or adapt and even resist to change at the level of individuals, groups, industries, regions and countries. Our major concerns are the dynamics of these behaviours and/or decisions and their interrelatedness, as well as the underlying, often feedback driven, mechanisms of change. We investigate these phenomena from different disciplinary angles, which taken together provide a better understanding of social and economic change. Methods include analytical models, controlled experiments, empirical and field studies and historical investigations.
From applicants we expect a sustained research interest in one of the following four interdisciplinary research areas: • Responses to accelerated change • Innovation as intended change • Changing social and economic contexts and changing identities • Change across the lifespan For further information on the research programme as well as on the application requirements please visit www.gsbc.uni-jena.de. Fellowships start any time
(Deadline for application: September 30th, 2009)
All fellowships include funding for two years. The language of the GSBC is English. The job advertisements and the application form are available at http://www.gsbc.uni-jena.de/index.php?id=9. For further questions please contact Kristina von Rhein: kristina.von-rhein@uni-jena.de.
Homepage : www.gsbc.uni-jena.deContact address : Dr. Kristina von Rhein Scientific Coordination Jena Graduate School “Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change”(GSBC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Carl-Zeiss-Straße 3 07743 Jena, Germany Phone +49 (0)3641 – 943205 Fax +49 (0)3641 – 943202 www.gsbc.uni-jena.de Read More...
August 27, 2009
DAAD PhD Scholarships Announcement 2010/2011-For Indian Students in Germany
PhD Scholarships Announcement 2010/2011
To do a PhD degree at one of the German Universities or Research Institutions
Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month
• A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
• Exemption from payment of university tuition fees
• A study and research subsidy
• Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD
• 2 months German Language Course in India – free tuition*
• 4 months German Language Course in Germany – free tuition, boarding, lodging plus pocket allowance during the period of the German language course in Germany (preceding stud- ies/research)
• Spouse allowance** and additional rent subsidy***
• Financial support for field research (see appendix)
The application submission process is online. The link is available on our website. The deadline for submission of applications is
1st October
of each year at DAAD New Delhi Office. Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications. All short-listed candidates have to attend a personal interview.
Read More...Ph.D. Positions in Evolutionary Biology, Germany
Ph.D. positions in Evolutionary Biology
University of Freiburg, Germany
Dept. of Evolutionary Biology and Animal Ecology
Application deadline:
30. September 2009
Start of the position
Between 1.11. 2009 and 1.1. 2010
A PhD position (BAT IIa/E 13 (50%) ~ 1100 ¤) is available within the research group of PD Dr. H. Martin Schaefer at the University of Freiburg. The project will focus on the contemporary evolution of reproductive isolation among blackcap populations (Sylvia atricapilla) that differ in migratory orientation. The project will investigate the rapid evolution of isolating barriers in sympatry, hybrid-speciation and compare different models that analyse speciation with ongoing gene flow. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with Dr. Segelbacher, Department of wildlife ecology, University of Freiburg. Field work will take place in southern Germany (for more information, see
http://www.biologie.uni-freiburg.de/data/bio1/schaefer/index.html).
To study genetic and ecomorphological adaptations the Ph.D. candidate will capture blackcaps upon spring arrival on the breeding grounds and before departure in autumn at different sites in southern Germany. The PhD project includes independent field work, genetic analyses in the lab (nuclear markers and candidate genes) as well as modelling the evolution of population divergence. In addition to the data gathered throughout the project a dataset of >600 birds from the last years is available for analysing the contemporary evolution of reproductive isolation.
The successful candidate should have a strong background in evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, genetics and advanced statistical analyses. Further experience in working with birds will be beneficial. A Diplom/M.Sc. degree in Biology or a related subject will be required. A driving licence and the availability of an own car would be useful for getting to field sites. We expect the candidate to have good communication skills and the ability to work independently
as well as in a team. Application should include a cover letter, C.V., list of publications, a statement of research interests, a copy of the last degree, and names and email-addresses of two references within a
single PDF. The closing date for applications will be 30. September 2009. Applications in English or German are sent preferentially by e-mail. We especially encourage women to apply. Physically handicapped persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications. Interviews will be held in mid-October.
PD Dr. H. Martin Schaefer
Dept. of Animal Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Faculty of Biology
University of Freiburg
79104 Freiburg
Germany
http://www.biologie.uni-freiburg.de/data/bio1/schaefer/
August 20, 2009
PhD Student in Neuroscience (Ophthalmic Research) (Tübingen
A PhD student position in Neuroscience is offered for the investigation of chromatic signal processing in the mammalian retina (for details seewww.fg-retina.uni-oldenburg.de/en/18947.html). Our approach employs optical, electrophysiological as well as anatomical techniques to investigate the functional properties of retinal neurons and the connectivity of the microcircuits they are embedded in.
We offer well equipped physiology setups and a stimulating interdisciplinary scientific environment (for details see alsowww.cin.uni-tuebingen.de). Highly motivated candidates, with a sound background in electrophysiology (patch-clamp recordings), basic programming skills and experience with modern light microscopy techniques (confocal and/or two-photon microscopy) are encouraged to apply. Note that applicants require a university degree (Diploma or equivalent M.Sc.).
Funding of the position (salary, meeting participation etc.) is available for three years within the DFG Research Unit “Dynamics and stability of retinal processing” (FOR 701,www.fg-retina.uni-oldenburg.de/en/), which also provides opportunities for meeting other retinal neuroscientists in established collaborations.
Please send your application (cover letter and statement of interests), together with your CV and a list of references, preferentially via email, to Thomas Euler.
Read More...PhD Student Position, Germany
Networked Control Systems (NCS) are control systems where the spatially distributed control elements (sensors, actuators and controllers) communicate over a shared communication network which might lead to time varying delays and information losses. Therefore, the design and analysis of these systems have to take the effects of the communication links into account. Smart power grid is a concept where, among others, the high percentage of renewable energy sources leads to a qualitatively new dynamic behaviour which requires new control approaches. It is expected that real-time information exchange between the control elements will be necessary for optimizing the performance of the grid. Therefore, the sensitivity of the control design with respect to delays and information losses will be of high importance.
The PhD work will focus on the design of novel NCS design concepts, among others, in:
a) wind park control
b) weak grids with a high percentage of renewable sources.
The candidates should have a master (or equivalent) degree in Electrical Engineering with an excellent academic record and be familiar with control theory and with the concepts of power generation and distribution, preferably with renewable energy sources (wind and solar). It is expected that the selected PhD student spends some time at Siemens AG Corporate Technology in Munich, Germany.
The financing is obtained through a stipend of 1500€ per month from the International Graduate School of Science and Engineering (IGSSE) at TUM. T
Read More...13 PhD positions in the International Graduate School, Germany
International Graduate School at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
The International Graduate School ’Molecular Interactions of Pathogens with Biotic and Abiotic Surfaces’ (funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) offers 13 PhD and 8 MD fellowships in the Life Sciences.
The second class will start on January 1st, 2010.
Funding will be for 36 months.
Deadline for applications is
September 1st, 2009.
The Graduate School combines research interests of groups from the Departments of Medicine, Biology, and Chemistry to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions of pathogens with cellular barriers and abiotic surfaces. The three year PhD program will provide excellent training and research opportunities in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, infectiology, microbiology, and molecular biomedicine accompanied by additional soft skills programs. The Graduate School offers a continuous educational program including training courses in methods and techniques. Seminars given by leading scientists will foster a broad view on current topics in molecular life sciences. The program encourages close cooperation across scientific disciplines in a stimulating scientific environment.
For application forms and further information please visit
http://zmbe.uni-muenster.de/GRK1409
DAAD Scholarship Offer 2010-2011 in Germany for Indian Students
DAAD Scholarship Offer 2010-2011
The German Academic Exchange Service offers the following scholarships and fellowships for qualified Indian nationals for studies and research at universities and research institutes in the Federal Republic of Germany for the academic year 2010/2011:
- Fellowships for Doctoral Studies in Germany
- Sandwich Model Fellowships for PhD Registered Scholars
- Fellowships for PhD registered Scholars (2-6 months)
- Fellowships for Young Researchers and Recent Post Doctoral Scholars
- Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
- Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
- Master’s Scholarship for Public Policy and Good Governance
- Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with Special Relevance to Developing Countries
- WISE-Working Internships in Science and Engineering (under ”A New Passage to India”)
- Study Visits/Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany by Foreign Students
- IAESTE
Deadline: 01.10.2009
Apart from these Programms, from time to time other programmes are announced. The details of all these programmes can be found on:newdelhi.daad.de.
Read More...PhD position: Host-Parasite Coevolution, Germany
Job offer within DFG SPP 1399
PhD position: Host-Parasite Coevolution
We invite applications for a PhD position in the group of Animal Evolutionary Ecology at the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity, University of Münster, Germany (http://ieb.uni-muenster.de/).
With the project host-parasite coevolution will be investigated, using the three spined stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus as a host and the cestode Schistocephalus solidus as a macroparasite. The research concept is based on comparisons of host-parasite pairs from different locations with differential evolution of parasite-virulence and host-resistance. In laboratory infection experiments, virulence traits of the parasite and immune traits of the hosts will be investigated, both, on the functional and molecular level. Excellent fish keeping facilities are available, which allow the controlled manipulation of temperature to mimic environmental change. Available techniques include micro array, quantitative PCR and flow cytometry.
Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent in biology or a related field. Background in evolutionary biology, immunology or parasitology and experience with cellular or molecular techniques are advantageous. Working language of the lab is English.
The project is supervised by Dr. Jörn Peter Scharsack and Prof. Joachim Kurtz and funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG; position according to TV-L E13/2). The project is part of the German priority program SPP 1399 on Host-Parasite Coevolution and thus includes comprehensive interactions with various research groups, e.g. for state-of-the-art genomic analyses, in particular with the Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Biology and the IFM-Geomar.
Münster hosts many excellent scientific institutions and is a dynamic city with a high number of students and a rich choice of social, cultural and sporting facilities (see http://www.muenster.de/en/ for further details).
Interested candidates should send applications (preferentially as a single E-mail attachment) containing a CV, a list of publications (if available), a research statement and the addresses of two potential referees to:
Dr. Jörn Peter Scharsack
Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity, University of Münster, Hüfferstr. 1, DE-48149 Münster
joern.scharsack-at-uni-muenster.de
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Closing date is August 15, 2009.
Read More...Ph.D. Positions, The Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), Germany
Ph.D. Positions, The Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), Germany
Description : The Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) was founded in 2007 as a joint enterprise between the University of Göttingen, three Max Planck Institutes, and the German Primate Center. GGNB is funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments. Twelve doctoral programs are currently united under the roof of GGNB, sharing a common interdisciplinary training platform for their Ph.D. candidates. All courses are in English. Each Ph.D. candidate is affiliated with one of the doctoral programs of GGNB where he/she receives individual counseling and is guided in his/her thesis work by a thesis committee of at least three faculty members. We invite for applications for Ph.D. positions in Biology / Physics / Chemistry in the following doctoral programs: • Biomolecules: Structure – Function – Dynamics • Molecular Biology of Microbial, Animal and Plant Cells • Molecular Biology of Development and Interaction between Organisms • International Max Planck Research School “Physics of Biological and Complex Systems” • Molecular Physiology of the Brain • Sensory and Motor Neuroscience • Systems Neuroscience • Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience Scholarships and institutionally financed Ph.D. positions are available. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in the natural sciences or related disciplines and an excellent academic record may apply by15 September 2009or also independent of deadlines. See www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de for details on the application procedure and open positions.
Homepage :www.ggnb.uni-goettingen.de
Category : Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Contact address : GGNB Office Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11 37077 Goettingen, Germany
keywords : Ph.D. positions, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
PhD Student Position, Study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells, Germany
PhD Student Position, Study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells, Germany
A PhD-student position is available to study mechanisms of integrin regulation in endothelial cells and their role for angiogenesis.
We offer an international competitive, inspiring and open academic environment with excellent technical equipment. Applications of students from all countries are welcome.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Diploma (PhD–student) in biology or biochemistry and strong experience in standard molecular and cell biology techniques, in biochemistry and in state-of-the-art imaging technologies. Candidates should have an excellent command of English, good team working skills and enthusiasm.
Salary/Funding:
Funding is available for 3 years and is provided by the Collaborative Research Center “Vascular differentiation and remodelling” (SFB/TR23,www.transregio23.info).
Application Details:
Candidates should send their application (including a CV, a letter of motivation and references)preferably via e-mail to Dr. Emmanouil Chavakis, Principal Investigator, Institute of Cardiovascular Regeneration and III. Department of Internal Medicine, Theodor-Stern-Kai Str. 7, HS25, 60590 Frankfurt a. Main, Germany, email: chavakis-at-em.uni-frankfurt.de
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July 30, 2009
PhD student position available in Neuroimmunology (Regensburg)
In a joint project at the University of Regensburg (Thomas Langmann, PhD), the Charité in Berlin (Klaus Rüther, MD) and the King´s College in London (Jon Cooper, PhD) financed by the National Contest for Life (NCL)-Foundation, a PhD Position is immediately available at the Institute of Human Genetics in Regensburg under the supervision of Thomas Langmann.
The aim of the project is to characterize the contribution of early neuroimmune responses in the development of Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) within the retina by studying microglial activity.
Impaired vision is the leading symptom and a long-term problem in juvenile NCL. Therefore, targeted immune-related therapies blocking retinal microglia activation and possibly retinal degeneration could be helpful to preserve vision in JNCL patients.
Please send your application (including CV) to:
PD Dr. Thomas Langmann
University of Regensburg
Institute of Human Genetics
Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11
93053 Regensburg, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)941 9445423
e-mail: thomas.langmann-at-klinik.uni-regensburg.de
Several PhD Positions in DFG Priority Program, Germany - Open to Any Nationality
Several PhD Positions will be available from October 2009 within the recently started DFG Priority Program 1399 -Host-Parasite Coevolution - Rapid Reciprocal Adaptation and its Genetic Basis’
Research areas include Evolutionary Biology, Parasitology, Genomics, Immunology, Bioinformatics, and more.
The priority program offers cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research. Host-parasite coevolution is used as a powerful and versatile model for analysing the causes and processes of evolutionary adaptation across scales (from genomes to ecosystems).
The program is funded by the German Science Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) across various locations in Germany: Berlin, Bonn, Gießen, Halle, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Kiel, Köln, Leipzig, München, Münster, Osnabrück, Plön, Regensburg.
We invite applications from highly qualified candidates of any nationality. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to disabled applicants in case of equivalent qualification.
The application deadline is August 15, 2009.
Information on the various projects and application procedure can be found at:
http://ieb.uni-muenster.de/spp/jobs
PhD fellowships at Department of Chemistry, University Goettingen
PhD fellowships at Department of Chemistry, University Goettingen
Description : PhD fellowships (Lichtenberg-Stipendien) are available in the newly founded International PhD program Catalysis for Sustainable Synthesis (CaSuS) funded by the Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony at Georg-August-University Göttingen. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates for research projects in the Institutes of Inorganic Chemistry, Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. The interdisciplinary program provides exciting research opportunities in the field of catalysis chemistry with main focus on molecular catalysis. The high-level teaching program contains lectures and courses in all relevant state-of-the-art technologies as well as excursions, conferences and secondary skill courses. The program is intended for selected applicants from all countries holding an excellent academic degree (Master degree, German Diplom or equivalent) in chemistry or closely related fields. It provides fellowships of Euro 1.500 per month for up to 3 years. The program starts in October 2009 and application deadline is 15th of August. For additional information please contact the CaSuS office (mail to: casus@uni-goettingen.de) and visit http://www.casus.uni-goettingen.de
Homepage : Homepage CaSuS
Category : PhD scholarships
Contact address : Dr. Hanna Steininger Georg-August-Universität Goettingen Institut fuer Anorganische Chemie Tammannstr. 4 37077 Goettingen
Keywords : PhD fellowships, PhD program, catalysis
July 22, 2009
International Doctoral Program -Giessen Graduate School for the Life Sciences (GGL)
The International Giessen Graduate School for the Life Sciences (GGL) of the Faculties for Medicine and Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural, Nutritional and Environmental Sciences, Biology and Chemistry as well as the Ph.D. Program of the Faculties of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine invite applicants for the Doctoral Programs in the Life Sciences.
The Doctoral Programs consist of a three-year interdisciplinary curriculum combined with an experimental project leading to a dissertation. Each doctoral researcher will be supervised by two professors from different faculties and will benefit from our Doctoral Researcher Development Program. Seminars and courses are conducted in English; German language courses are offered for international students. Depending on the project selected and own qualifications students may receive a stipend and may be eligible to register for one of the doctoral degrees offered at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Ph. D., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. biol. hom., Dr. med. vet., Dr. biol. anim., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. agr. and Dr. oec. troph).
Applicants may choose between eight interdisciplinary research sections: Man, Nutrition and Environment; Infection and Immunology; Heart, Lung and Blood Vessels; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Neurosciences; Reproduction in Man and Animals; Stress Resistance and Adaptation; Synthetic Molecules and Materials for the Life Sciences. A Masters degree or equivalent is required for admission.
Open research projects as well as other information necessary for application can be found at:
http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/fbz/zentren/ggl/application
Please submit your application using our online application system before August 15, 2009.
Read More...Doctoral Fellowships of the DLGS – Dresden Leibniz Graduate School, Germany
Announcement
Doctoral Fellowships of the DLGS – Dresden Leibniz Graduate School
(2nd cohort 2010 – 2012)
“Dealing with Change – Regional Strategies in Times of Demographic, Economic, and Climate Change”
The DLGS – Dresden Leibniz Graduate School is a joint activity of the IOER (Leibniz Institute of Ecological and Regional Development, Dresden) and the TU Dresden in co-operation with the ARL (Academy for Spatial Research and Planning, Hanover).
Beginning in January 2010, the DLGS announces
8 Doctoral Fellowships
for three years as the 2nd cohort of the Graduate School. The fellowships are in accordance with DFG grant rates for the new Länder (1.340,- EUR per month).
The 1st cohort of doctoral students of the DLGS (2008-2010) addresses the theme of “Demographic Change and Regional Development Strategies.” The announcement of the 2nd cohort takes this theme a step further and pays more attention to linking demographic change with other long-run developments (such as climate change or structural economic developments). Doctoral students may focus on new concepts for dealing with change and uncertainty (e. g., resilience) and on implementation strategies for regional development.
The first year is devoted to intensive work in courses and on the doctoral thesis. Workshops about qualitative and quantitative methods, international events, and summer schools offer opportunities to acquire special skills and general competencies. The interdisciplinary composition of the group and the support provided by DLGS partners as well as possible research visits abroad enable graduates to rapidly complete innovative doctorates. Graduates will work in Dresden.
This announcement addresses graduates (M.A., M.Sc., or equivalent) in
· Spatial Planning (including City and Regional Planning, Landscape Planning) and Geography,
· Social Sciences (including Sociology, Economics).
Applications from outside of Germany are particularly welcome. Applicants should be capable of fluently speaking and writing English, of cooperating in teams, and of taking up residence at the work location. Fellowship holders must comply with the regulations for a doctoral degree enacted by the relevant faculties of the TU Dresden.
Written applications should comprise the following documents:
· Application letter,
· Filled-in application form (includes outline of the proposed thesis, see download),
· Copies of certificates,
· Letter of reference from a university professor,
· Chronological CV.
For downloads see: www.dlgs-dresden.de
Please send applications (single pdf-file) to the following e-mail address by 10th September 2009: dlgs@ioer.de
Selection interviews are planned for October 2009. For further information please contact the IOER, Dr Gérard Hutter, Tel. +49 (0)351-4679-259.
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