Archive for July, 2010

Postdoctoral Position,Modeling of Biological Systems,Clinical and/or biological data, and mathematical physics,France

The current projects of our group are centered on the modelling of biological systems (especially diffuse brain tumors but also bacterial colonies) based on clinical and/or biological data, and mathematical physics for the study of dynamical systems.

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to address some theoretical issues raised by our modelling projects. The applicant should have a solid background in modelling, theoretical physics of complex systems (or statistical physics), computer simulations or mathematical physics, and show his/her interest in biological questions. Knowledge in image processing is welcome. Demonstration of good oral and written communication skills in English is essential.

The fellow will benefit from the stimulating interdisciplinary environment offered by the IMNC laboratory, on the Orsay Campus, near Paris. Activities are centered on cancer studies and neurobiology; some current research themes of the others groups in the lab are: experimental studies of the energetic cerebral metabolism in small animals, Monte Carlo simulations and reconstructions of PET imaging, the design of per-operative Imagers. Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarship for interested freshmen and transfer High School Students in Black Hills State University, USA

Black Hills State University has an outstanding scholarship program established by friends, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Scholarships recognize students’ accomplishments and they may vary from a one semester to a four year award. All interested freshmen and transfer students are encouraged to complete the general scholarship application.

Scholarship Eligibility:
By completing the General Scholarship Application, you will be considered for all scholarships awarded by the BHSU Foundation.

How to Apply: Read the rest of this entry »

Scholarship,John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship,USA

The scholarship, known as “The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund,” is open to United States citizens only, both men and women, single or married, irrespective of race creed or color. The age limit is between 18 and 35 years. Appointments will normally be for one year and the amount available for distribution will approximate $5,000.00. At the discretion of the Committee, this may be awarded in quarterly installments to one or more applicants.

The Committee reserves the right to disburse funds in whole or in part, as it deems advisable from careful study of the merits of the applicants as shown by their work and personal data. The decision of the Committee shall be final. Also, the Committee reserves the right to withhold appointments if, in its judgment, the work submitted fails to comply with the required standard or is inferior in quality. Read the rest of this entry »

Research fellowship for PhD studies to New Zealand students as well as overseas students at New Zealand Universities .

Awarded by the N.Z. Apple and Pear Marketing Board to encourage postgraduate study in N.Z. universities, as well as research that will contribute to the further development of the pip fruit industry. The fellowship is available to persons studying full-time for a Ph.D. degree. Preference will be given to N.Z. students but overseas students at N.Z. universities can apply.

Special Selection Criteria:

• Development of Pip Fruit Industry.

Application:

Applications close on 30 November the year before taking up the fellowship, with the Corporate Research Manager, N.Z. Apple and Pear Marketing Board, P.O. Box 3328, Wellington. Read the rest of this entry »

PhD Scholarship, University of Copenhagen,Primary care: Medical, Ethical and Organizational aspects

The Department of Public Health, the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen is offering one PhD scholarship in Discontinuation of preventive drugs in primary care: Medical, ethical and organizational aspects” to commence the 1st of October 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is offered for a period of three years.
The Center for Healthy Aging was established in 2009 to promote new avenues of research and education focused on a lifespan approach to healthy aging. The approach is multidisciplinary and the research programs span a broad spectrum, from the molecular and cellular level to individuals and society ((http://healthyaging.ku.dk/). The Center is organized around five research programs:
1a. Cellular Stress and Aging
1b. Neurobiology of Aging
2. Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
3. Individual Aging through the Lifespan
4. Society, Culture and Health Care Policy
5. Health Promotion, Communication and User-driven Innovation Read the rest of this entry »

PhD Scholarship, University of Copenhagen,Climate Change

Applications are welcomed within the following 15 areas; please observe that only 8 PhD scholarships will be filled.
1. Research to prevent methane emission from ruminant livestock and associated damage to the environment
2. Downscaling climate change information for agriculture and natural resource management
3. patial characterisation and modelling of bio-production, eco-systems and climate driven spatial change
4. Climate change effects on ecology and pest status of noxious species
5. Developing sustainable, climate-favorable fertilizer technologies for industrial and third world agriculture
6. Waste management effects on GHG emissions and climate change – in a life cycle assessment perspective
7. Climate Change and Mitigation: Forestry and land-use change
8. Climate Change and Adaptation: Forestry and land-use change
9. Impact of climate change on emerging plant diseases and their threat to food security
10. Climate and contaminants in agricultural drainage water
11. Climate change: Costal Flooding Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in Urban Planning.
12. Economics of Climate Change and Natural Resources Management
13. Climate change-GIS-based models for assessing changes in transmission patterns and human health risks of food-borne zoonotic trematode infections in south-east Asia
14. GIS-based models and risk assessment to establish effect of climate change on Salmonella in aquacultures in South-east Asia
15. Effect of climate change on the disease biology of vector-borne helminth diseases in Africa Read the rest of this entry »

PhD Scholarship, University of Copenhagen, In Molecular Biology,Biochemistry,Plant Biology ,Protein engineering

The Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology wishes to appoint a PhD candidate in the area of Bioengineering of light signalling. The position will start on November 1, 2010 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will run for 3 years.
With reference to the project manager, the work of the PhD student will consist mainly of duties in developing connection of light signalling pathway to understand how the signals regulate metabolic changes in plants. This project will place particular emphasis on defining relation of light signaling components that transmit signals to downstream and is part of the UNIK Synthetic Biology program http://www.life.ku.dk/English/education/phd.aspx). The PhD project will focus on the investigating possible network of light signaling and downstream genes which involve in metabolism. This project will also extend to developing nano-photosensory system in connection with nano-sensor technology.

The appointee should have competence appropriate for researches within the following areas:
* Molecular Biology
* Biochemistry
* Plant Biology
* Protein engineering Read the rest of this entry »