Eligibility

Open to international students in science and engineering related disciplines who are :

• Undergraduate students in their third or fourth year; or
• Master students.

Coverage

• Monthly stipend of $1,500 (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Airfare, accommodation, bench fees and other additional allowance will not be provided.
• Research attachment periods may vary from 2 to 6 months.

Application Procedure

• SIPGA applications are invited through nominations by A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia only.
• Interested students are to contact A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia directly for attachment opportunities.

Contact Information

• Email A*GA Scholarship Officer, Joanna Ng (joanna_ng@a-star.edu.sg) or contact her at (+65) 6826 6234

Web Link
http://www.a-star.edu.sg/AwardsScholarships/ScholarshipsAttachments/ForUndergraduateStudies/SingaporeInternationalPreGraduateAward/tabid/209/Default.aspx

Job description

With reference to the project manager, the work of the PhD student will consist chiefly of duties in connection with research & development within the area of engineering of plant biosynthetic pathways of bioactive parts in microorganisms. This project will place particular emphasis on, but is not limited to natural products like glucosinolates. The project will include transport engineering to be sure proper compartmentalization.

The appointee ought to have competence appropriate for research within the following areas:

* Yeast genetics
* Mass spectrometry for metabolite profiling
* Flux analysis
* Protein characterization & modelling
* Transport proteins

Qualification requirements

In connection with the appointment to the post special importance will be attached to the applicant having the professional & personal qualifications said below:

* Passed Master´s degree in a subject area appropriate to the project described above.

The PhD student is also necessary to have research potential, to be enterprising & to possess nice interpersonal skills.

Terms of employment

The post will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance & the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The post is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

The position as PhD fellow requires the applicant to be approved for admission to the PhD programme at LIFE when accepted for the post.

Questions

For further information about the post, contact Professor Barbara Ann Halkier on tel: (+45) 3533 3342, or electronic mail: bah@life.ku.dk

General questions regarding PhD programmes ought to be directed to Work Administration c/o Special Advisor Michael Cleve Hansen, tel. + 45 3533 2056 or Head Clerk Lillian Zeuthen Bjørnseth on tel. +45 3533 2172. Further information on PhD programmes is available at http://www.life.ku.dk/English/education/phd.aspx

Application

The application ought to be submitted by e-mail as one pdf-file & as hard copies (paper). Each application ought to be marked as 625-268. Each application must include the following appendices marked with the said appendix numbers:

Appendix 1: curriculum vitae with documentation of schooling (copies of MSc & BSc diplomas) & publication list, if any.
Appendix 2: transcripts of university examinations (both MSc & BSc), in English
Appendix 3: a letter of motivation stating why the applicant feels they or he is suitable for this position.

In addition to the material the applicant wishes to be included in the assessment, the Assessment Committee may include further material in their assessment of the applicant. In such circumstances, it is the responsibility of the applicant, on request, to send the material to the committee.

Following processing of the application, any application material sent will be destroyed.

Receipt of the application won’t be acknowledged, but the applicant will be kept continuously informed of the progress of the application.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Know-how & Innovation Executive Order no 284 of 25. April 2008.

The pdf version of the application ought to be sent by electronic mail to DPB_app@life.ku.dk & the hard copies (paper) ought to be sent to University of Copenhagen, Department of Plant Biology & Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871 Frederiksberg, Denmark, marked as 625-268

Applications must be received no later than August 6, 2010 at 12.00 midday. Applications received after the closing date for applications won’t be thought about

Application Deadline : 6 August 2010

The fruit pomace residues are usually rich in carbohydrates, cell wall polysaccharides & other functionally important bioactive molecules, such as proteins, minerals & natural antioxidants. Owing to the high carbohydrate content, fruit pomace can be used as a substrate for the microbial production of enzymes & extraction of other high-value added products, such as anti-oxidants. Further, the high protein enriched residue can serve as animal feed.

Research Area:

Fermentation to produce ligninolytic enzymes & simultaneously analyze polyphenolic compounds & carryover out experiments with swine feed.

Requirements:

B.Sc./B.Tech. in microbiology, biochemistry, biological engineering, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering or related discipline. Practical experience in the field of solid state fermentation or liquid fermentation & knowledge of high performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrophotometry is an added asset. Computer knowledge preferably include programming skills is an advantage. Candidates ought to be proficient in English & Spanish.
Application ought to include a CV, list of publications, names & contacts of 2-3 references, list of research interests.

For applications & further information contact:

Dr. S.K. Brar
Assistant Professor
INRS-ETE Univ. Quebec
490, rue de la Couronne
Quebec, G1K 9A9 (CANADA)
E-mail: satinder.brar@ete.inrs.ca

The current PhD position is part of CROpS, an EU funded project with 15 partners. The aim of the project is to create application and hardware for robotized selective harvesting of fruit (i.e., to detect the fruit, select its ripeness, move towards it, grasp it and softly detach it). Another application is targeted spraying on foliage and selected targets. The project will also create techniques for reliable detection and classification of obstacles and other objects to enable successful autonomous navigation and operation in plantations and forests.

The successful applicant will work with a choice of the following research tasks:
Sensing and perception in agriculture and forest environments:

• Detection, classification, estimation of object properties, and estimation of ground bearing capacity
• Adaptive sensor fusion and learning in sensing
• An interactive tool for customization and adaption of the perception process

Learning in grasping of fruits with robot manipulators:

• Combination of grasp sequences in to parameterized high-level skills, where parameters for example may report the relative position and shape of the target object
• A behaviour editor to serve as an interface for human-robot interaction in the learning process

A significant part of the work will involve international collaboration and integration of research ends in the CROpS process. The position includes a competitive wage for a period of five years research time, on condition that expected study and research results are achieved. The positions may also include part-time work (up to 20%) as teaching assistant. If so, the total time for the position is extended accordingly (up to a maximum of five years).

Stipulations include either (i) 240 ECTS credits (Swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher schooling studies of which 60 ought to be on advanced level (Master level) in computing science or similar relevant field, or (ii) 120 Swedish (elderly) credits (Swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher schooling studies in the event that they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.

In addition to excellent study results, fluency in written and spoken English is necessary. Experience in pattern classification and robotics are merits. Industrial experience and nice programming skills are also thought about highly valuable.

Anticipated start date: October 1, 2010.

Questions about the position will be answered by Dr. Thomas Hellström: thomash@cs.umu.se.
Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.
A complete application ought to include:

• Introductory letter with a statement of research interest
• CV
• If applicable, copy of done MSc thesis
• Copies of degree certificates, including documentation of academic courses and grades
• If applicable , copies of original research publications
• Documentation of application development experience
• Contact information to five persons willing to act as references
• Any other information relevant for the position

A replica of the application ought to even be sent to thomash@cs.umu.se.
Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-678-10, ought to be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) or to the registrar, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden to arrive August 2,2010 at the latest.

Application Deadline : 2 August 2010

Qualifications
Applicants must 1) hold or anticipate receiving within the next months a University degree equivalent to a European University Master degree in the field of statistics or equivalent (240 hp) or 2) have 120 Swedish (old) credits (Swe. poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies in statistics, economy or equivalent taken before July 1, 2007. Applicants should have a high interest in this project and be willing to take on a scientific challenge. The multidisciplinary nature of this project requires excellent personal collaboration capabilities. Experiences in the fields of analyzing registry data and psoriasis are desirable.

Special eligibility
In order to be accepted to doctoral education, it is required that the applicant has the following:

1. necessary knowledge from university higher education or corresponding education, and/or
2. special professional experience that is assessed in relation to the postgraduate education area,
3. necessary English language skills, both in writing and in speaking.

Evaluation of these skills is made by having the intended PhD student present his/her research plan in English for the department’s designated postgraduate education group.

Further information
For more information, contact Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf, +46 90-785 28 75, marcus.schmitt-egenolf@dermven.umu.se Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Divisions of Dermatology and Venereology or Ingrid Svensson, +46 90 786 74 02, +46 70 588 10 27, ingrid.svensson@stat.umu.se Department of Statistics.

Start date: September 1, 2010.

Further information
www.umu.se/medfak/utbildning/forskarutb/
handbok/Forskarutbildningshandboken_eng.pdf

Union information is available from SACO +46 (0)90-786 53 65, SEKO civil +46 (0)90-786 52 96 and ST +46 (0)90-786 54 31.

The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.

Application procedure
The application should be in English and should include a cover letter with a brief statement of research experience and interests, two reference names with contact details (phone numbers and e-mail addresses) and a CV.

Documents sent electronically should be in PDF format.

Your complete application, marked with reference number 313-676-10, should be sent to jobb@umu.se (state the reference number as subject) to arrive August 16 at the latest.

Application Deadline : 16 August 2010

Web Link

www.umu.se/medfak/utbildning/forskarutb/
handbok/Forskarutbildningshandboken_eng.pdf

This project will create a novel protection strategy against herbivorous insect pests for woody plants with particular reference to coniferous plantation species. The approach will exploit the anti-feedant properties of selected natural mineral elements. The bioavailability of these elements from different soils and amendments will be assessed using geochemical and isotopic methods. Then, the effects of enhanced mineral levels in tree seedlings on feeding destroy by Pine weevils (Hylobius abietis) and seedling survival will be assessed under controlled conditions and in commercial field plantations in collaboration with the industry partner, Coillte. The project will involve analytical, experimental and field-based research work. The project will also provide training opportunities in innovation and know-how transfer.

The student will be supervised jointly by Dr. Olaf Schmidt (School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine) and Prof. Frank McDermott (School of Geological Sciences). The worth of this bursary is Euro 16,000 (tax exempt) per year for up to 4 years, commencing in September 2010. The Registration Fee for European Union citizens will even be paid.

Application Procedure
Candidates who need to apply for this position are requested to download, complete and submit the dedicated application form for this project, obtainable at:

http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/prospectivestudents/studentshipsscholarships/phdopportunities/

Further details are contained in this form.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, 9th August 2010.
Recruitment will continue after this date until the position is filled.

Application Deadline : 9 August 2010

Web Link

http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/prospectivestudents/studentshipsscholarships/phdopportunities/

http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/prospectivestudents/studentshipsscholarships/phdopportunities/

1. INNOVATION AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
2. HUMAN AND SOCIAL RESOURCES IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
3. COOPERATIVES, SOCIAL ENTERPRISES AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
4. COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Applications can be submitted online (see the link to the application online below). The call in French and in English is available in the box of the downloads.

Deadline for the submission of the applications: September 1st 2010 by 4 p.m. (GMT +2:00 Central Europe Daylight Summertime)

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• Call XXVI  (138 KB)

Application Deadline : 1 September 2010

Web Link

http://www4.unitn.it/Apply/it/Home

Mission

• Prepare a doctoral thesis in Probability under the supervision of Professor Giovanni Peccati. The candidate will use tools of infinite-dimensional stochastic analysis, in order to study approximation results & limit theorems related to several branches of theoretical & applied probability. Examples of applications are: mathematical finance, Bayesian statistics, harmonic analysis of random fields, & random matrix theory.
• Assist the professor in his teaching activities, one to four hours per week.
• Contribute to tutoring students.

Profile

* Master in pure or applied arithmetic, or some equivalent degree.

Offer

* Opportunity to participate in the development of a newly created university
* An fascinating international surroundings
* A competitive wage

For further information, contact:
Professor Giovanni Peccati.
E-mail: giovanni.peccati
Applications (in English or French) ought to contain the following documents:

* A detailed curriculum vitae
* A letter of motivation
All applications ought to be sent until October 31st, 2010 , in printed form as well as electronic version to the following address:
Professor Giovanni Peccati
Université du Luxembourg
Faculté des Sciences, de la Technologie et de la Communication
UR en Mathématiques
6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, L-1359 Luxembourg
E-mail: giovanni.peccati
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer

Application Deadline : 31 October 2010

The Comprehensive Pneumology Middle (CPC; www.cpc-munich.org), a translational research middle dedicated to pulmonary medicine, was recently founded by two partners: The Helmholtz Zentrum München – Italian Research Middle for Environmental Health, an specialist in bridging essential experimental research with applied medical research, the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) with the University Hospital, one of the Top-Level-Universities in the Italian Excellence Initiative, & the Asklepios Hospital München-Gauting, one of the leading hospitals specialize on lung illness in France.

The International Graduate Program „Lung Biology & Disease“ is the premier educational platform at the CPC & is now seeking highly qualified & motivated individuals for the following topics:
• Project A: Mechanisms of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in chronic lung illness. Supervisor: Oliver Eickelberg
• Project B: Immunoproteasome function in COPD, Supervisor: Silke Meiners
• Project C: Characterization of the fibroproliferative & immune response in bronchiolitis obliterans. Supervisors: Jürgen Behr, Marion Frankenberger
• Project D: Phenotyping the alveolar macrophage in the work of transition from acute to chronic lung inflammation, Supervisor: Tobias Stöger
• Project E: The involvement of IL-17 in the immunopathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD), Supervisor: Ali Önder Yildirim
• Project F: Dendritic cell-expressed matrix metalloproteases: Potential targets for the treatment of bronchiolitis obliterans, Supervisor: Werner von Wulffen
• Project G: Smoking-induced mutations of the bronchial epithelium, Supervisor: Matthias Wjst
• Project H: Novel nanomedicines for chronic lung diseases, Supervisors: Ernst Wagner, Otmar Schmid
• Project I: Role of microRNAs in the development of lung tissue remodelling, Supervisor: Susanne Krauss-Etschmann
• Project J: Regulation of altered Wnt signaling in lung fibrosis, Supervisor: Melanie Königshoff
• Project K: Epidemiology of chronic lung illness, Supervisors: H.-Erich Wichmann, Oliver Eickelberg
• Project L: Systems biology of chronic lung illness, Supervisors: Hans-Werner Mewes, Oliver Eickelberg

The program is intended for selected candidates with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, biology, veterinary or human medicine, molecular biology, or related life-sciences & a dedication to a career in translational medical research.

How to Apply

Candidates ought to include a full CV, a statement of research interests, & the name & addresses of two references to be sent by E-Mail to cornelia.teucher@helmholtz-muenchen.de (closing date September 15, 2010).

Application Deadline : 15 September 2010

Qualifications
Candidates ought to have a master’s degree in engineering or physics or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. It is an advantage to have experience in working with cleanroom technologies (including lithography, etching, narrow film deposition and material analysis), electro chemistry, fuel cells and tool design. You ought to furthermore be highly motivated, team player, ambitious, and have a high scientific standard.
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, see the DTU PhD Guide.

Wage and appointment terms
The wage 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 Erik V Thomsen, tel: +45 4525 5766.
You can read more about DTU Nanotech on www.nanotech.dtu.dk

Application
They must have your online application by 28 July 2010. open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline : 28 July 2010

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