Switzerland: Doctoral Program in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (EDBB)

Switzerland: Doctoral Program in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (EDBB)

February 8, 2010
The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (EDBB) aims at providing doctoral students with the education necessary to be leaders in the fast-growing industrial and academic biotechnology and bioengineering sectors, i.e. a depth of knowledge and competence in their specific research area as well as a breadth of knowledge in biology, bioengineering and biotechnology.

The combination of coursework, laboratory based research, in-house seminars, and national and international conferences, etc. will form the basis of this education.

These program themes include:

genomics and proteomics,
biomolecular engineering and biomaterials,
stem cell biotechnology,
cell and process engineering,
biochemical engineering,
orthopaedic engineering,
biomechanics, mechanobiology,
cell biophysics,
computational biology,
biomedical imaging, as well as
molecular, cell and tissue engineering.

Besides the research groups of the Institute of Bioengineering, sitting at the nterface between the Life Sciences and Life Technologies, and bridging two EPFL Schools: the School of Life Sciences (FSV) and the School of Engineering (STI), the researchers of the Global Health Institute (EPFL School of Life Sciences) also joined our PhD program offering some exciting PhD positions to talented young researchers.

Further Scholarship Information will follow towards March/April 2010

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International PhD Studies at the Nencki Institute of Experimental

International PhD Studies at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology

We are pleased to invite applications for International PhD Studies in Neurobiology, supported by the Foundation for Polish Science.
The program is designed in cooperation between the Nencki Institute and 17 international research partner institutions. Students from all countries are welcome to apply.
Application deadline: October 31, 2009.
For more details see: http://neurophd.nencki.gov.pl/


http://www.english.pan.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=275:international-phd-studies-at-the-nencki-institute-of-experimental-biology&catid=15:news

PhD studentship: Thermoelectric Materials Development

PhD studentship: Thermoelectric Materials Development

February 1, 2010
PhD studentship: Thermoelectric Materials Development

Job Description : The Laboratory of Solid State Chemistry at Empa http://www.empa.ch/abt131 is developing perovskite-type compounds and nanostructured composites for potential applications as functional materials in renewable energy- and environmental technologies. Applied methods in our lab are chimie douce techniques for nanostructured materials production, XRD, ND, EXAFS and TEM for the structural characterisation of new materials. XRF, ICP-OES, TGA with coupled mass spectrometry and TEM, SEM/EDX for the chemical and morphological characterisation.

For our MaNEP (www.manep.ch ) project on “Thermoelectricity” we are looking for

PhD student on Thermoelectric Materials Development

The position is immediately available for a candidate (m/f) with a masters or diploma degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Sciences (or related).

The project is focussed on the development of novel thermoelectric perovskite-type oxide materials, characterisation techniques of thermoelectric materials and the development of thermoelectric devices for high temperature applications.

The ideal candidate is a communicative scientist with a strong background in chemistry and/or physical sciences.

He/she has experience on the synthesis of inorganic solids and their characterisation.
Experience with thermoelectrics would be beneficial.

For further information, please contact andrey.shkabko-at-empa.ch

Please send your application with CV, your research interests and the names of two academic referees to andrey.shkabko-at-empa.ch

Job Homepage : http://www.empa.ch/abt131

Contact address : andrey.shkabko@empa.ch


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PhD position on Biological N fixation and N loss as N2O and N2 in white clover based dairy production systems

PhD position on Biological N fixation and N loss as N2O and N2 in white clover based dairy production systems

January 21, 2010
PhD position on Biological N fixation and N loss as N2O and N2 in white clover based dairy production systems

Job Description : Project description: This project aims to close some important gaps on the knowledge of N flows in Irish white clover based diary production systems. The researches include (1) measurement of biological N fixation using 15N isotope dilution method, (2) determination of N loss as N2O and N2, (3) evaluation of N2O emission from biological N fixation, (4) determination of N2O emission from nitrate leaching.

Results of this project will benefit estimate of biological fixed N (BFN) input into white clover based dairy production systems, increase the knowledge about the environmental impact when mineral fertilizer N (MFN) is replaced by BFN, and provide new information about indirect N2O emission from nitrate leaching, which will help to estimate the contribution of indirect N2O emission to total national N2O emission inventory.

Funding: This study is funded by the EU collaborative project– Legume futures under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Student stipend is €21,000 per annum.

Location: The successful candidate will be registered with the Department of Botany, Trinity College Dublin and will be based primarily at the Teagasc, Moorepark Dairy Production Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Requirements: The applicants should hold a BSc or MSc degree in environmental science, soil ecology, biology, microbiology, biogeochemistry, or comparable; have interests in field and laboratory work; fluent English language skills are required. A full driving licence is an advantage.

Supervisors: Dr James Humphreys (Teagasc, Moorepark), Dr Gary Lanigan (Teagasc, Wexford), Prof Mike Williams (Trinity College Dublin), Dr Dejun Li (Teagasc, Moorepark)

Application: Applicants should send (1) a curriculum vitae with a covering letter detailing qualifications and experience and (2) names and full contact details of at least 2 references to Dr Dejun Li (dejun.li@teagasc.ie) by 28 Feb 2010.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr James Humphreys (james.humphreys@teagasc.ie, ++353 (0)25 42444) or Dr Dejun Li (dejun.li@teagasc.ie, ++353 (0)25 42378).
Job Homepage :
Category : PhD fellowship
Contact address : dejun.li@teagasc.ie
Keywords : PhD position, Nitrogen fixation, nitrous oxide, denitrification



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PhD Researcher in Legal Philosophy

PhD Researcher in Legal Philosophy

January 20, 2010
PhD Researcher in Legal Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a three- or four-year full-time PhD position, commencing September 1, 2010. The successful candidate is expected to work on a topic of legal philosophy or a topic that combines issues of legal and political philosophy.

The salary for a full-time employment agreement increases from 2.042 Euro gross a month in the first year to 2.492 Euro gross a month, if a three-year PhD, or to 2.612 Euro gross a month, if a four-year PhD.

The length of the PhD will be determined by the Department on the basis of the successful candidate’s previous academic degrees and level of earlier education. The position is open to candidates with a master’s degree or equivalent in philosophy and/or law, and an interest in working in a very active international and interdisciplinary research environment.

Candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal of 1000 to 2000 words, academic certificates, a transcript of courses taken (including grades), and two letters of recommendation.

Please send your application package to PhD Position Search Committee, c/o P & O, Department of Philosophy, Tilburg University, Warandelaan 2, P.O. 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, or email to solliciterenGW-at-uvt.nl.

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2010. Please mention the vacancy number 500.10.02 in your letter. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Hans Lindahl (email: Lindahl-at-uvt.nl).



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A PhD research studentship in civil engineering at Brunel University available to UK home and EU students

A PhD research studentship in civil engineering at Brunel University available to UK home and EU students

February 1, 2010
A PhD research studentship in civil engineering at Brunel University available to UK home and EU students

Job Description : Available Research Funding Opportunities
An Innovative Method for Assessing Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete / Fibre-reinforced Concrete: Experimental and Numerical Modelling
Applications are invited for a 3-year research studentship to be based at the School of Engineering and Design at Brunel University (BU), leading to the award of the PhD degree. The research area will be on the development of an innovative method for assessing shrinkage cracking of concrete / fibre-reinforced concrete, involving both experimental and numerical investigation.

Eligibility: Applications are invited from candidates with a 2.1 degree or higher, a master degree preferred, in civil engineering or other closely related engineering discipline. The successful candidate is expected to be an innovative thinker with good communication skills and should be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to conduct research to meet demanding deadlines. Please note this studentship is ONLY available to UK home and EU students subjected to EPSRC student eligibility. Please refer to EPSRC link to check your eligibility before making application
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/PostgraduateTraining/StudentEligibility.htm.

For EU students, he/she has to live in the UK for at least years when taking this PhD studentship.
The Scholarship: The studentship will cover tuition fees to home/EU level and provide an enhanced living allowance over the basic stipend (currently £13,200 per annum).
How to apply: Please send a University application form, CV, and covering letter with contact details of two referees to Dr Xiangming Zhou, School of Engineering and Design, H256, Howell Building, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UK, or via email: Xiangming.Zhou@brunel.ac.uk. (Please check whether you are eligible to the studentship or not before sending your application or contacting Dr. Zhou.)

Contact address : Dr Xiangming Zhou, School of Engineering and Design, H256, Howell Building, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH, UK
Keywords : Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; Concrete; Numerical Modelling; Experiment



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Scholarships for the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance at CEMFI

Scholarships for the Graduate Program in Economics and Finance at CEMFI

February 1, 2010
Job Description : Scholarship up to EUR 10,000 per year offered for students of Graduate Program in Economics and Finance at CEMFI, Madrid

THE MASTER IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE AT CEMFI is a 2-year full-time program intended to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the public and the private sectors. It also serves as the first two years of the PhD in Economics at CEMFI. This flexibility is very attractive to many students that initially are not sure whether they would like to follow a professional or an academic track. The program is taught in English.

The distinctive feature of the program is the combination of an orientation towards applied and policy issues with a strong emphasis on analytical and quantitative approaches to these issues. This requires a solid understanding of the relevant economic, econometric, and computational techniques. The faculty teaching the courses are all active researchers at the frontier of their area of expertise. About 25 students are enrolled each year, which allows for close interaction with CEMFI’s faculty.

The Master in Economics and Finance at CEMFI is an official degree granted by Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) according to the regulations of the Spanish Ministerio de Educación.

Each academic year is divided into three 10-week terms. Courses are concentrated in the first five terms, with three courses per term. Each course comprises three hours of lectures and one and a half hours of problem set classes per week. The sixth term is fully devoted to research work on the Master thesis that students must submit at the end of the program. In addition, a 2-week introductory course of Mathematics is taught in September of the first year.

The first two terms contain the core courses, while in the next three terms a wide range of elective courses are offered. The electives are grouped into four areas of specialization: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Finance. The choice of electives does not have to be concentrated in one of these areas, so students can decide their own degree of specialization.

In the summer between the first and the second year students are offered a Summer internship at a financial institution, a consultancy firm, a public sector department, or collaborating as a research assistant for a project of a faculty member.

In addition, from the second to the fifth term there is a workshop in which students present and discuss applied economics papers and debate papers on economic policy issues. Throughout the year there is a series of invited lectures and several series of research seminars that students regularly attend.

Job Homepage : Graduate Scholarships at CEMFI http://www.cemfi.es/studies/master/program.asp?lang=en
Category : Scholarships
Contact address : CEMFI
Casado del Alisal, 5
28014 Madrid (Spain)
Keywords : scholarship, economics, graduate, master



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