Archive for March, 2011

The molecular microbial ecology group seeks to recruit highly qualified candidates for PhD programs in microbiology and biotechnology within our research program in Microbial Metagenomics

Study Subject: Molecular Microbial Ecology
Employer: University of Copenhagen
Level: PhD

The aim of this research project is to further develop and improve the modern microbial metagenomics tools to study natural microbial communities. In this project we will use high throughput sequencing to study the composition of bacterial communities in various natural environments with great resolution.
Furthermore, the project includes studies of the presence and evolution of plasmid-borne traits in different natural habitats in order to resolve the role of the mobile gene pool in microbial adaptation. We are specifically interested in studying the effect of anthropogenic activity on the evolution and prevalence of multi resistant bacteria.

We expect that the 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.

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University of Cambridge Announce PhD Studentship in the Department of Haematology, UK

Study Subject: Functional characterization of novel regulators of haematopoiesis and platelet function in Danio rerio
Employer: University of Cambridge
Level: PhD

Functional characterization of novel regulators of haematopoiesis and platelet function in Danio rerio A PhD position is available jointly supervised by Dr Ana Cvejic and Professor Willem H Ouwehand who have an international track record in megakaryocyte and platelet biology and genomics. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) provide a new and powerful approach to identify novel regulators of haematopoiesis and platelet function. In a next step we want to explore the mechanisms by which common sequence variation exerts its effect on haematopoiesis. This PhD project will initially apply high-throughput screening methods in Danio rerio to determine the function of novel genes, identified by GWAS, in haematopoiesis. Further studies will focus on novel genes encoding proteins that are important regulators of transcription. The successful applicant will be trained in performing experiments with Danio rerio applying a variety of molecular biology and next generation sequencing techniques, state-of-the-art imaging systems, in situ hybridisation and immunohistochemistry and will mainly work in the Zebrafish genetics group of Dr Derek Stemple at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. Read the rest of this entry »

Department of Robotics and Mechatronics, AGH – University of Science and Technology offers Postdoctoral and PhD position in Mechatronics

Study Subject: Mechatronics
Employer: AGH – University of Science and Technology
Level: Postdoctoral and PhD

We are one of Poland’s leading Universities committed to maintaining our position at the forefront of our field in research. We are delighted to invite applications for eight unique and prestigious positions sponsored by the Foundation for Polish Science under the WELCOME programme and financed from the European Funds. The offer is directed to outstanding individuals willing to perform multidisciplinary research in collaboration with leading research groups across the world. The WELCOME programme supports research projects carried by outstanding scientists from abroad establishing research teams in Polish Scientific institutions. The project “Universality of Non-classical Approaches in Mechatronics” will be carried in our laboratories in 2011-2015.

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2011 Postdoctoral Positions in the field of Machine Learning in KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden

Study Subject: Machine Learning
Employer: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Level: Postdoctoral

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engi-neering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13.344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6.955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5.545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1.314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3.900 employees.CSC is one of Sweden’s most advanced and successful research and education.
Applicants should have a PhD related to any of the specific fields mentioned or in general computer science where Machine Learning forms a substantial component. Good pro-gramming skills and experience with large sets of data is also a requirement.
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Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology’s Announce Research Associate and JRF Positions in Genetic Manipulation of ‘Coirret’ – for application on coir for quality improvement, India

Study Subject: Genetic Manipulation of ‘Coirret’ – for application on coir for quality improvement
Employer: Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology’s
Level: Master’sand PhD

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for one position of Research Associate and one position of Junior Research Fellow in a collaborative research project with Central Coir Research Institute, Alappuzha, funded by Coir Board, Govt. of India on “Genetic Manipulation of ‘Coirret’ – for application on coir for quality improvement” in the Laboratories of Dr. Sabu Thomas and Dr. K Hari Krishnan. Only those fulfilling the above criteria need apply and will be called for interview. Suitably qualified candidates may send applications in the prescribed format with a copy of full resume and attested photocopies of credentials & experience to reach the undersigned on or before 8th April, 2011. The envelopes must be superscripted with abbreviated title of the project, the advertisement number and job title. Selection to the position will not entitle the candidate to any future positions at RGCB (permanent or otherwise). As with all project positions at RGCB, Read the rest of this entry »

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is a merit-based, federally funded, renewable scholarship for graduating high school seniors

Study Subject: Programs taught at the post-secondary school
Employer: FAME
Level: Tertiary education

In addition to completing FAME’s application, a student must:
-Be a Maine resident and high school/home schooled senior graduating by June 2011
-Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average based on a 4.0 scale
-Demonstrate academic rigor and community service involvement
-Be enrolled full-time at an eligible post-secondary school beginning fall 2011
-Submit all required supplemental forms and documents by the required deadline

The award amount for the 2011-2012 academic year is $1,500.

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Scholarship For High School Senior graduating this year for Higher studies in the field of Viticulture and Enology

Study Subject: Viticulture and Enology
Employer: Robert Miller Foundation
Level: Tertiary education

Robert “Bob” Miller was an effective leader in the California wine community and a significant contributor to establishing the Central Coast as a premier winegrowing region of California. His family has created this scholarship to honor his memory, his passion for innovation and his commitment to producing high quality grapes and wine.
Bob’s enthusiasm for building a world-class wine region will be perpetuated by investing in the future of young people from the Central Coast who want to make their career in the Central Coast grape and wine industry. Each year either a $500 (for Alan Hancock Community College) or a $1,000 (for CalPoly, San Luis Obispo) scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:
Children of current directors or employees of the California Wine Grape Growers Foundation are not eligible to apply;
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