Archive for July, 2011
Open PostDoc Positions at Software Technology Group, TU Darmstadt, Germany
Open PostDoc Positions at Software Technology Group, TU Darmstadt, Germany
The Software Technology Group, headed by Prof. Mira Mezini, conducts research dedicated to developing new technologies that help to construct high-quality software in a productive way. We use and develop an exciting set of technologies involving object-oriented, domain-specific and aspect-oriented programming languages, language support through runtime mechanisms such as virtual machines, programmer support in Integrated Development Environments, and static and dynamic program analysis. For more information consult http://www.stg.tu-darmstadt.de/
Darmstadt has a unique concentration of IT security expertise that is provided via CASED (Advanced Security Research Darmstadt ) and the Fraunhofer SIT, as well as the BMBF “Spitzencluster” (the Initiative for Excellence started by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research) and the European Institute of Technology (EIT), with well over 200 scientists in the area of IT security.
CASED offers an attractive, international environment with students and scientists from all over the world. PostDocs will become members of the CASED PostDoc Program, which offer similar support targeted towards developing a strong professional career path.
Successful PostDocs are regularly given the opportunity to found their own Junior Research Groups in CASED.
Darmstadt is an attractive city at the heart of the Rhein-Main Area right in the center of Germany. We are only a 20-minutes ride away from Frankfurt, and from Frankfurt Airport in particular, which will bring you to many destinations worldwide in a single hop. Munich, Cologne and Paris can be reached within two hours.
We are looking to increase the proportion of female scientists and therefore particularly encourage applications of female PostDocs.
To apply for a position, please email your CV, while in your email clearly stating the following information: Read the rest of this entry »
Postdoctoral Position, Protein Biogenesis, Medical Research Council, UK
Postdoctoral Position, Protein Biogenesis, Medical Research Council, UK
Postdoctoral Scientist : Cambridge, Britain
Employer: Medical Research Council
Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk
Location: Cambridge, Britain
Type: Postdoctoral
Expires: July 26, 2011
Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Postdoctoral Scientist ?Cambridge? £26,022 to £27,623 per annum
A postdoctoral scientist is required to join Dr. Ramanujan Hegde’s research programme on protein biogenesis at the ER. You will be involved in mechanistic studies of protein translocation across or insertion into the ER membrane. The primary approach will be biochemical dissection and reconstitution, but will also involve cell biological analysis and possibly imaging as part of an interdisciplinary and interactive group.
You should have (or anticipate obtaining within 6 months) a PhD in a biological subject with experience in the general field of protein trafficking. Extensive familiarity with biochemical dissection of complex pathways would be highly beneficial. Significant publications in these areas are an advantage. Read the rest of this entry »
PhD Positions in Ecosystem Science (Biodiversity, Water, Carbon, Vulnerability, Socio-Economic), The University of Melbourne, Australia
PhD Positions in Ecosystem Science (Biodiversity, Water, Carbon, Vulnerability, Socio-Economic), The University of Melbourne, Australia
10 PhD projects: Forest ecosystem science (Biodiversity, Water, Carbon, Vulnerability, Socio-Economic)
The University of Melbourne – Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science
The University of Melbourne’s Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science in partnership with the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) have established a new $10M research program that will examine the effects of climate, management, and disturbances on forest ecosystem processes at landscape scales.
We seek expressions of interest from prospective PhD students in the following research areas:
-Forest Biodiversity: quantify relationships between future fire regimes and risks to forest biodiversity (particularly fauna), structure and function.
-Forest Water: help identify key threats to future water security from forested catchments. Read the rest of this entry »
PhD Position in Novel Aerospace Materials, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
PhD in ‘Novel Aerospace Materials’
PhD in Novel Aerospace Materials (Aerospace Engineering Department of Delft University of Technology in close collaboration with the Membrane Technology Group of the University of Twente)
Job description
Currently Delft University is collaborating with the Membrane Technology Group at the University of Twente (UTwente) on a project in which we explore novel, high-performance polymer architectures based on poly(ether-imide) and poly(ether-amide) chemistries as potential materials for high-pressure gas separation applications. In this project we will design and synthesise new monomers and polymers, investigate their thermo-mechanical properties and study their usefulness as films for a variety of gas separation applications (e.g. separation of CO2/CH4 and olefin/paraffin mixtures). You will not only be in charge of polymer synthesis and polymer characterisation but you will also assist with inventorying the membrane properties, which will be done in close collaboration with the UTwente. Read the rest of this entry »
PhD Position in Nature-inspired Membranes, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Ph.D. in Nature-inspired membranes
Within the Membrane Science & Technology group (www.membrane.nl) we have a vacancy for a Ph.D. position on:
‘Nature-inspired membranes’
Safe and sufficient water relies on reliable and efficient separation processes. Over the past decades, membrane separations have emerged as the most viable solution to problems such as virus retention, ion retention (desalination) and ion separation (softening). Membranes used in these processes are characterized by an amorphous porosity, broad pore size distribution and low membrane porosity. Even though limited by these morphological constraints, ingenious process schemes on extremely large scale make membrane technology the technology of choice. It is highly desirable to discover new fabrication methods of new membrane materials that overcome those limitations. Filtration with high porosity, thin and isoporous membranes will be the technical solution of choice for particulate matter such as viruses and nano-particles.
The aim of this project is the fabrication of bio-inspired nanoporous layers, for performing molecular separations such as desalination and disinfection. Two routes will be followed, the first aspires fabrication of supported isoporous 2D monolayer films, the second is directed at thin film enzyme activated composite membranes.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers with an MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or a related topic, with adequate experimental and theoretical skills. Read the rest of this entry »
PhD Position in Effect of Nanoparticles in Membrane Filtration, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Ph.D. Effect of nanoparticles in membrane filtration
Within the Membrane Science & Technology group (www.membrane.nl) we have a vacancy for a Ph.D. position on:
‘Effect of nanoparticles in membrane filtration
Because of the increasing use of nanoparticles, they are ending up more and more in the environment and in drinking water sources. Not much is known on the toxicity of nanoparticles, nor on the effectiveness of membrane filtration in removing them. This project makes and inventory of which nanoparticles are present in natural water, their removal efficiency at drinking and waste water plants, the fouling behavior of feed waters containing nanoparticles and the analysis of the particles. Read the rest of this entry »