PhD student NIOO-CEME (m/f)

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NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research seeks PhD student (m/f)
(Noord-Holland), hours per week
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

Job description
PhD student (m/f)
Within the Sea and Coast Programme of the Dutch funding agency NWO, the NIOZ and the Netherlands Institute for Ecology (NIOO-CEME) will conduct a study on phosphorus (P) as a limiting factor for primary production in the western Wadden Sea, coordinated by Dr. J. Kromkamp (NIOO). The sediment is a large repository for phosphorus and considered an important P-source for primary production. Previous studies indicate that benthic phototrophic communities modulate sediment P-release directly via selective uptake, or indirectly by changing the chemistry of surficial sediments as a consequence of their metabolic activity. The (re-)distribution of phosphorus between the water column and sediment is hypothesized to control the productivity and species composition of both microphytobenthos and phytoplankton communities. As a consequence it may direct the carbon and energy flows and structure the foodweb in the western Wadden Sea from the very basis. Applying geochemical approaches during field surveys, the candidate will assess the contribution of sediment-P in supporting benthic and pelagic primary production. In addition, the candidate will develop a dynamic biogeochemical model, focusing on the dynamics of water-nutrient exchange and the modulating role of microphytobenthos populations.

Requirements
University Graduate
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a MSc in Bio- or Geosciences with an interest in numerical modelling.

Organization
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Department of Marine Geology (GEO)
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.

The Department of Marine Geology (GEO) performs research on marine geochemistry, sedimentology, and palaeoceanography and is composed of ca. 20 people.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. This includes a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Eric Epping
Telephone number: +31 (0)222 369444
E-mail address:eric.eppingatnioz.nl

Dr. Karline Soetaert
Telephone number: +31 (0)113 577 487
E-mail address:k.soetaertatnioo.knaw.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

* About the organization

Application
You can apply for this job before 15-04-2009 by sending your application to:

NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
HRM Department
J. Evers
P.O. Box 59
1790 AB Den Burg (Texel)
THE NETHERLANDS
E-mail address:jobsatnioz.nl
Applicants should send an application letter, a CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest.

Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.

PhD Student BGC group (m/f)

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NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research seeks PhD student (m/f)
(Noord-Holland), hours per week
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

Job description
PhD student (m/f)
Paleotemperature reconstructions are of utmost importance for understanding the underlying mechanisms of past climate changes. Continental temperature reconstructions, however, are hampered by a lack of quantitative temperature proxies. Recently, the BGC group at NIOZ developed a new continental temperature proxy (MBT/CBT index), which is based on the distribution of membrane lipids of soil bacteria. These lipids are transported from land to the ocean by rivers and deposited in marine sediments. The PhD project is part of the PACEMAKER project, recently funded by an ERC Advanced Grant. The task of the PhD student in this project is to study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America). The appointed PhD student will participate in a cruise planned in 2010 off Rio de la Plata (SW Atlantic) and in various land field trips to collect marine sediments, soils, and river water samples.

Requirements
University Graduate
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an Msc in Environmental, Bio- or Geosciences.

Organization
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Department of Marine Organic Biogeochemistry
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.

The Department of Marine Organic Biogeochemistry (BGC; department chair Prof. Dr. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté) performs research on microbial processes in the marine environment, palaeoceanography and the evolution of marine organisms and is composed of ca. 30 people.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. We offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. Dr. Jaap Sinninghe Damsté
Telephone number: +31 (0)222-369 550
E-mail address:jaap.damsteatnioz.nl

Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim
Telephone number: +31 (0)222-369 567
E-mail address:jhkimatnioz.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

* About the organization

Application
You can apply for this job before 15-04-2009 by sending your application to:

NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
HRM Department
J. Evers
P.O. Box 59
1790 AB Den Burg (Texel)
THE NETHERLANDS
E-mail address:jobsatnioz.nl
Applicants should send an application letter, CV with reference list and a statement of research interest.

Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT0052-13.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00524-15.
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PhD in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics (m/f)

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NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

The NIOZ seeks a PhD in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics (m/f)
(Noord-Holland), hours per week
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

Job description
PhD in Physical Oceanography & Seismic Acoustics (m/f)
Observations show that dynamically the ocean differs distinctly in a narrow zone of 1o near the equator compared to off-equatorial regions. This zone is not only dominated by strong, vertically alternating zonal currents that inhibit cross-equatorial transport, but also its stratification, mixing, internal wave climate and biological diversity differ widely. Global ocean and climate models often give a very simplified picture of many processes in this band, and particularly those of small-scale are badly represented, if at all. This is partly due to lack of spatial observational resolution. The consequence is that the predictive value of these models is limited. In particular, neither the choking effect of this band of zonal currents on the meridional transport of heat, in the Atlantic Ocean of relevance to Western European climate, nor its variation under climate change is known.

Geometric focusing of small-scale internal waves, traditionally neglected, might have an important effect on the dynamics of the equatorial zone, which we aim to illuminate by (1) in situ measurements of physical and acoustic fields along a cross-equatorial transect; (2) use of satellite data; (3) comparison to theoretical and numerical model predictions; and (4) development of these models.

The emphasis is on understanding (1) the strong and strongly varying equatorial current pattern; (2) the role of small-scale but intensive internal waves; (3) the role of geometric focusing of internal waves on the vertical transport and distribution of heat, momentum and particles (acoustic scatterers); and (4) the possible consequences thereof for the meridional transport of heat and changes therein due to global climate change. The strategy will be to search latitudinally for coherent patterns in underwater physical and acoustic parameters, combining them with surface meteorological and remote sensing data.

Requirements
University Graduate
Topic: Observational and theoretical study of the equatorial boundary layer.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a Msc in Physical Oceanography, physics or a related subject.

Organization
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major oceanographic institutions in Europe. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.

Marine research is carried out by five scientific departments: Physical Oceanography, Marine Geology, Marine Biogeochemistry, Biological Oceanography and Marine Ecology.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years, a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the NWO Research Institutes.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. Leo Maas
Telephone number: +31 (0)222-369 419
E-mail address:maasatnioz.nl

Dr. Hans van Haren
Telephone number: +31(0)222-369 451
E-mail address:hansvhatnioz.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

Application
You can apply for this job before 20-04-2009 by sending your application to:

NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
HRM Department
J. Evers
P.O. Box 59
1790 AB Den Burg (Texel)
THE NETHERLANDS
E-mail address:jobsatnioz.nl
Applicants should sent an application letter, CV, a statement of research interest and the name, postal and email address of two persons familiar with the previous performance of the applicant.

Closing Date: April 20th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT0052-12.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00524-14.
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2 PhD’s Membrane-based olefin/paraffin separation: A route to energy efficient separation

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University of Twente

2 PhD’s Membrane-based olefin/paraffin separation: A route to energy efficient separation
Enschede, 7500 AE, (Overijssel), 38 hours per week
University of Twente

Job description
2 PhD’s Membrane-based olefin/paraffin separation: A route to energy efficient
Membrane technology is an attractive, energy efficient alternative for molecular separations because of its high energy efficiency, reliability, and small foot print. The separation of olefins and paraffins, traditionally performed in large distillation columns, is one of the currently most energy intensive separation processes in the petrochemical industry and the energy savings obtainable with membrane technology are significant. In the present project we develop membranes for the energy efficient separation of especially lower olefins and paraffins.

Requirements
University Graduate
The focus of this project is on the development of new polymeric and/or carbon membranes for gas separation and on the determination of the structure properties relationship that determine the overall performance of the membrane. The project integrates and combines the practical experience and the more, but far from complete fundamental understanding on polymeric olefin/paraffin separation membranes with the more explorative knowledge on carbon membranes. The combination of these aspects offers new ways towards the development of highly selective and permeable membranes for the separation of olefins and paraffins at higher feed pressures and temperatures.

The project is a collaboration between 7 partners ranging from research institutes (University of Twente, ECN, University of Düsseldorf) to industrial membrane developers (Hyflux CEPAration BV, SolSep BV) and the chemical industry (Shell Global Solutions and Dow Benelux BV).

Organization
University of Twente Faculty of Science and Technology
Sharing knowledge, working together, research, innovation. It is all part of the only campus university in the Netherlands: the University of Twente (UT). A university with an international character. We have for example many foreign doctoral students, and master programmes are provided in English. Divided over 5 faculties, we provide more than 50 Bachelor and Master programmes, varying from Applied Physics and Public Administration to Applied Communication Science and Biomedical Technology. In beautiful green surroundings, more than 8000 students and 2700 staff live, work and recreate at the UT. It is also a place where talented people get every opportunity to perform cutting edge research. But as an entrepreneurial university this is not all we do. In Kennispark, for example, we work together with the business community, we support our students in setting up their own businesses and participate in many projects in the area of knowledge development. In brief, a dynamic climate in which to work and study.

The Faculty of Science and Technology (700 faculty members, 1100 students) offers a range of bachelor and master courses (NanoTechnology, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering and Technical Medicine). The facultys research is organized in three of the universitys interdisciplinary research institutes: MESA+, BMTI, and IMPACT. These institutes increase the vitality of research by enabling collaboration between programs and disciplines, by providing shared facilities, and by attracting funding for joint projects. They also provide a conduit to industrial partners and help in attracting new faculty.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer you a PhD position for 4 years. Your starting salary will be 2042, - gross per month in the first year and up to 2612, - gross per month in the last year.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

mrs. Dr. D.C. Nijmeijer
E-mail address: d.c.nijmeijeratutwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

• About the organization
• About the department
• About the function
• website faculty Science en Technologie
• website Membrane Technology Group

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Application

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You can apply for this job before 26-04-2009 by sending your application to:

University of Twente
faculty Science and Technology
dr. D.C. Nijmeijer
Postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address: d.c.nijmeijerutwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/063.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00355-703.
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PhD position: Salinity Gradient Energy: Hydrodynamics, fouling and scale up

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University of Twente

PhD position: Salinity Gradient Energy: Hydrodynamics, fouling and scale up
Leeuwarden, 8934 CJ, (Friesland), 38 hours per week
University of Twente

Job description
PhD Salinity Gradient Energy: Hydrodynamics, fouling and scale up
Reversed Electro Dialysis (RED or Salinity Gradient Energy) is a new, sustainable and very attractive technology for the production of energy from the mixing of fresh and salt water. In RED, a concentrated salt solution and a less concentrated salt solution are brought into contact through an alternating series of anion exchange membranes (AEM) and cation exchange membranes (CEM) to generate electricity. During the last years major steps have been made regarding the development of this technology.
One of the key issues in the RED process are the ion exchange membranes. Currently available membranes, which are not specially developed for RED do not fulfill the requirements for application in RED. Further improvement towards economically viable power production requires the development of ion exchange membranes especially designed and developed for RED. A large community of polymer chemists deals with the development of cation-exchange membranes, but the research on anion exchange membranes is only limited. This project aims at developing such anion exchange membranes for application in RED.

Requirements
University Graduate
Profile
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.

We prefer candidates with a good team spirit, who like to work in an internationally oriented environment. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.

Organization
University of Twente Faculty of Science and Technology
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.

The Faculty of Science and Technology (700 faculty members, 1100 students) offers a range of bachelor and master courses (NanoTechnology, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering and Technical Medicine). The facultys research is organized in three of the universitys interdisciplinary research institutes: MESA+, BMTI, and IMPACT. These institutes increase the vitality of research by enabling collaboration between programs and disciplines, by providing shared facilities, and by attracting funding for joint projects. They also provide a conduit to industrial partners and help in attracting new faculty.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Salaryscale 09.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer you a PhD position for 4 years. Your starting salary will be 2042, - gross per month in the first year and up to 2612, - gross per month in the last year.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. ir. Kitty Nijmeijer
Telephone number: +31 53 4894185
E-mail address: d.c.nijmeijeratutwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

• About the organization
• About the department
• About the function
• website Faculty of Science and Technology
• website Group Materials Science and Technology of Polymers

Application

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You can apply for this job before 26-04-2009 by sending your application to:

University of Twente
faculty TNW
Dr. ir. Kitty Nijmeijer
Postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address: d.c.nijmeijerutwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/065.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00355-704.
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PhD position: Salinity Gradient Energy: Anion exchange membrane design and development

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University of Twente

PhD position: Salinity Gradient Energy: Anion exchange membrane design and development
Enschede, 7500 AE, (Overijssel), 38 hours per week
University of Twente

Job description
PhD Salinity Gradient Energy: Anion exchange membrane design and development
Reversed Electro Dialysis (RED or Salinity Gradient Energy) is a new, sustainable and very attractive technology for the production of energy from the mixing of fresh and salt water. In RED, a concentrated salt solution and a less concentrated salt solution are brought into contact through an alternating series of anion exchange membranes (AEM) and cation exchange membranes (CEM) to generate electricity. During the last years major steps have been made regarding the development of this technology.
One of the key issues in the RED process are the ion exchange membranes. Currently available membranes, which are not specially developed for RED do not fulfill the requirements for application in RED. Further improvement towards economically viable power production requires the development of ion exchange membranes especially designed and developed for RED. A large community of polymer chemists deals with the development of cation-exchange membranes, but the research on anion exchange membranes is only limited. This project aims at developing such anion exchange membranes for application in RED.

Requirements
University Graduate
Profile
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.

We prefer candidates with a good team spirit, who like to work in an internationally oriented environment. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.

Organization
University of Twente Faculty of Science and Technology
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.

The Faculty of Science and Technology (700 faculty members, 1100 students) offers a range of bachelor and master courses (NanoTechnology, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering and Technical Medicine). The facultys research is organized in three of the universitys interdisciplinary research institutes: MESA+, BMTI, and IMPACT. These institutes increase the vitality of research by enabling collaboration between programs and disciplines, by providing shared facilities, and by attracting funding for joint projects. They also provide a conduit to industrial partners and help in attracting new faculty.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
Offer
We offer you a PhD position for 4 years. Your starting salary will be 2042, - gross per month in the first year and up to 2612, - gross per month in the last year.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. ir. Kitty Nijmeijer
E-mail address: d.c.nijmeijeratutwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

• About the organization
• About the department
• About the function
• website Faculty of Science and Technology

Application

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You can apply for this job before 26-04-2009 by sending your application to:

University of Twente
faculty TNW
Dr. ir. Kitty Nijmeijer
Postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address: d.c.nijmeijerutwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/064.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00355-705.
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PhD’s Secure Patient-Centric Management of Health Data 3,0 fte

University of Twente

PhD’s Secure Patient-Centric Management of Health Data 3,0 fte
Enschede, 7500 AE, (Overijssel), 38 hours per week

University of Twente

Job description
Project Description
There is trend in health care to move towards personalized treatment that stretches out from the hospital to the patients home, as exemplified by ambient assisted living. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on prevention by means of healthy lifestyles. As a result healthcare becomes more patients oriented, which will lead to increasing influence and responsibility of the patient. An ideal personal health record (PHR) would provide a complete and accurate summary of the health and medical history of an individual by gathering data from many sources and making this information accessible online to anyone who has the necessary electronic credentials to view the information. Since PHRs are sensitive personal data, illegitimate disclosure of such information may cause a negative influence of the patient’s life. To a certain extent, the law gives patients control over who can access patient data so as to safeguard the privacy of the patient. However, the patient needs a mechanism to enforce privacy policies for her PHRs in a trustworthy manner.
On the other hand the healthcare information is sensitive data that needs to be shared amongst organizations with heterogeneous systems and different levels of trustworthiness. Main issues in securely sharing data are the lack of interoperable access control and policy management mechanisms, and methods to determine the trustworthiness of organizations, systems and users.

Requirements
University Graduate
What we ask
You have completed a university education or are about to graduate in an area that is relevant to our research, i.e. computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics. You like working in a team and have knowledge of one or more of the following topics: data bases, networking, and security. Your main task will be to do research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience.

Additional information about the job:
3 PhD positions
Secure Patient-Centric Management of Health Data
Members of the project team will be stationed at CTIT (Enschede) and for at least one year at Philips Research (Eindhoven).

Organization
University of Twente CTIT & Philips Research
The University of Twente (UT) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers twenty educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology. Research takes place within the context of institutes and focuses, among other things, on information and communication technology, nanotechnology, biomedical technology, policy studies, construction management & engineering, and mechanics. More than 7,000 students and 2,700 staff members live and work at the UT, the Netherlands’ only campus university.

CTIT & Philips Research
The Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) is a multidisciplinary
research institute of the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. CTIT coordinates the research activities in all the areas relevant to the development, the introduction and the usage of information technology systems. http://www.ctit.utwente.nl/
Philips Research is one of the world’s major private research organizations. With laboratories in three regions (Europe, East Asia, North America) and staffed by around 1,800 people, Philips Research creates innovations in the areas of Healthcare, Lifestyle and Technology. Our common vision is to create technologies that will lead to products that improve people’s lives. Our activities have led to more than 130,000 patent (total R&D) and design rights, and the publishing of many thousands of technical and scientific papers. http://www.research.philips.com/

CTIT and Philips Research collaborate in a 4 year research project aimed at
developing methods and tools

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
What we offer
As PhD student you will be appointed for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed a PhD thesis. During this period you have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge by joining international exchange programs, to participate in national and international conferences and workshops, and to visit other research institutes and universities worldwide. The PhD students will be appointed at CTIT. The monthly salary of a PhD student ranges from 2042,- gross in the first year to
2612,- gross in the fourth year. In addition to this we offer a holiday allowance (8%) and an end-of-year bonus (8,3%) and a number of additional benefits. The labor agreements are in accordance with the CAO-NU for Dutch universities.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Svetla Nikova
E-mail address:s.i.nikovaatutwente.nl

Prof. Pieter Hartel
E-mail address:pieter.hartelatutwente.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

• About the organization
• About the department
• About the function
• Website CTIT
• Website Philips Research

Application

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You can apply for this job before 14-06-2009 by sending your application to:

University of Twente
EWI
Ing. H. van Egmond
postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede

E-mail address:jobsctit.utwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/074.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00355-710.
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PhD Student Position in Academic Cancer Biology / Lymphocyte Signaling : Cologne Medical School Campus, CECAD Campus, GSfBS Campus, Max-Planck Institu

The Laboratory of „Lymphocyte Signaling and Oncoproteome“ under Dr. med. Marco Herling at the Department of Internal Medicine I (Chair Prof. Dr. med. M. Hallek) at the University Hospital of Cologne, Germany, is looking for a full-time

PhD student in academic cancer research

starting her/his position in Mai – June 2009.

The position is open for a 3-4 year project on the topic of

Interrogation of the contribution of TCL1 in molecular cascades of antigen receptor signaling of malignant B-cells in the context of lymphoma initiation and progression.

This work includes in vitro cell line systems, primary cell (co)cultures, and the study of engineered animals, all with respect to protein (kinase) interactions and receptor affinity.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with sufficiently practical research experience as well as theoretical background in the above field of lymphocyte cell signaling. Please refrain from applying if you can not prove experience in the above area. The candidate should have had exposure to a broad variety of techniques in molecular biology and protein biochemistry and have aquired a strong background in immunology.

Our main focus are the mechanisms of oncogenic transformation in lymphocytes to be exploited for clinical applications in the future. Our institution is one of 4 German officially accredited Excellence Centers in Oncology. In addition, we are also part of the new CECAD initiative clustering the most renowned research teams of the Cologne Campus in the field of aging research with exclusive curricula and facilities. Our department is the home of Europe’s largest clinical trial group in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

We are a young and ambitious 7-person team (2 post-doc’s, 3 PhD students, 1 Research Technician, 1 MD student) embedded in an excellent environment of multiple expertises and collaborations at the Medical School main campus. This 3-4 year degree-granting work in our laboratory will also be part of an enrollment in the Graduate School for Biomedical Sciences (GSfBS) with a multidisciplinary Thesis committee. It would expose the candidate to a variety of experimental methods of protein detection, isolation and biochemistry, as well as techniques in molecular biology and experimental immunology, using cancer models and patient material.

Basic requirements for this position are a Diploma / Masters in the natural sciences as well as proficiency in basic methods of molecular biology and cell signaling research. In order to be approved by the GSfBS, the candidate must have completed a single continuous 9 months – 1 year experimental Masters / Diploma work. We will give preference to candidates with additional (extracurricular) under- or postgraduate (after Diploma / Masters) training with proven productivity (publications).

The application should comprize a CV including a photograph and undergraduate grades (German Abiturnoten), list of technical expertise, two phone numbers of people providing references, and your contact information. The application deadline is March 31st, 2009. The application process includes written questionnaires and interviews subsequent to the submission of the above requested information.

We are looking forward to your application.

For further information please contact Dr. M. Herling under +49 221 478-5465 or -5194 or at marco.herling@uk-koeln.de

or

visit our web-site: http://www.uk-koeln.de/kliniken/innere1/forschung/e_lab_lymphocyteSignalingOncoproteome

University of Cologne
Website:
http://www.uk-koeln.de/klinik…
Location:
Cologne Medical School Campus, CECAD Campus, GSfBS Campus, Max-Planck Institute Campus

Expires:
May 18, 2009

PhD Studentship:Motif and domain determinants of protein localization in mammalian cells : UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4

Science jobs from University College Dublin: job description

NB: this position is restricted to European Union candidates (EU status is based largely on recent residency – www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/eu_fees.htm#2)

Are you interested in interdisciplinary research in mathematics, computing and biology?

New high-throughput technologies in biology have opened up exciting opportunities for numerate scientists to work in advanced areas of biological research. Our programme takes students from a variety of backgrounds (statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics) and gives them a structured training during their PhD, tailored to their needs. Each project is jointly run by two supervisors, one with a background in modelling or computational analysis and one with an experimental research programme. The student is integrated into the research teams of both research groups.
Applications are invited from EU students for 4-year PhD positions under the graduate education programme (GREP) of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET). Most studentships commence Oct 2009

Motif and domain determinants of protein localization in mammalian cells
Co-supervisors: Prof Jez Simpson UCD (Experimental protein subcellular imaging); Denis Shields, UCD
Co-localisation of proteins within cellular sub-compartments is critical for many protein-protein interactions, mediating cell signaling processes. But why do proteins go where they go in the cell? Our imaging methods allow the visualization of proteins, based on fluorescent tags attached to both the N and C termini. However, N- and C-terminally tagged proteins do not always go to the same location. This suggests that elements at the N and C termini may be important for localization of these proteins. In this project, the cellular distribution of proteins will be investigated in relation to the presence and absence of proteins domains, and of computationally identified terminal motifs (http://bioware.ucd.ie/slimfinder). A key question that will be addressed is whether particular combinations of motifs and domains play a role in specificity of localization and co-complex membership within the protein interaction network. Predictions arising from this computational modeling of protein localization will then be tested by experimentally visualizing the location of protein constructs with mutations in terminal motifs and domains.
Application procedure procedure and further details

http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/PhD/apply_09.html

This studentship is funded by IRCSET (www.ircset.ie). Funds are available for a student stipend (€16,000), fees, some lab consumables ( up to €5,000 per year), and a travel budget to allow the student to get work experience abroad and industrial work experience in a company in Ireland or abroad.

Contact Details: bioinfo@ucd.ie
Closing date: 30th March 2009

University College Dublin
Website:
http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/…
Location:
UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4
Expires:
May 15, 2009

PhD Studentship: Spatiotemporal code of signal specificity and systems-level modeling of pathway crosstalk : Conway Institute, UCD, Dublin

Science jobs from University College Dublin: job description
NB: this position is restricted to European Union candidates (EU status is based largely on recent residency – www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/eu_fees.htm#2)

Are you interested in interdisciplinary research in mathematics, computing and biology?

New high-throughput technologies in biology have opened up exciting opportunities for numerate scientists to work in advanced areas of biological research. Our programme takes students from a variety of backgrounds (statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics) and gives them a structured training during their PhD, tailored to their needs. Each project is jointly run by two supervisors, one with a background in modelling or computational analysis and one with an experimental research programme. The student is integrated into the research teams of both research groups. Applications are invited from EU students for 4-year PhD positions under the graduate education programme (GREP) of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET). Most studentships commence Oct 2009 .

Spatiotemporal code of signal specificity and systems-level modeling of pathway crosstalk
Supervisors: Boris Kholodenko UCD, Zoltan Neufeld UCD, Walter Kolch; (Systems Biology)
Cells respond to a myriad of external cues using a limited number of signaling pathways that convert multiple inputs into diverse cellular decisions. A challenge in cell signaling research is to understand how different cues and receptors give rise to unique gene expression responses despite the promiscuous routing of signals through overlapping pathways. The current modeling and experimental project will connect cell response specificity with distinct temporal and spatial activation profiles of key effector kinases, such as the mitogen-activated protein kinases, protein kinase B/AKT, and critical transcriptional regulators (immediate early genes). A closely related topic, which will be explored in this project, is how pathway crosstalk influences the spatiotemporal activation profiles of these key regulators. In fact, during the past 25 years of signaling research, individual receptors and pathways have been extensively studied, yet how signaling networks integrate multiple cues is not understood.

This project will focus on understanding signal specificity and crosstalk in receptor tyrosine kinase networks stimulated by a variety of growth factors, including epidermal growth factor, insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1, fibroblast growth factor and some other stimuli. Central to the research will be the construction and analysis of mechanistic, compartmental ordinary differential equation models for signal propagation in time and space. The PhD candidate may choose to work only on the modeling aspects of the project, or alternatively can also be involved with both modeling and experimental aspects. Modeling work will benefit from large amounts of quantitative data that will be generated specifically for modeling purposes by experimentalists working on the project.

Application procedure procedure and further detailshttp://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/PhD/apply_09.html

This studentship is funded by IRCSET (www.ircset.ie). Funds are available for a student stipend (€16,000), fees, some lab consumables ( up to €5,000 per year), and a travel budget to allow the student to get work experience abroad and industrial work experience in a company in Ireland or abroad.

Contact Details: bioinfo@ucd.ie
Closing date: 30th March 2009
University College Dublin
Website:
http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/…
Location:
Conway Institute, UCD, Dublin
Posted:
March 16, 2009
Expires:
May 15, 2009

PhD Studentship: Understanding design principles of regulatory and metabolic networks : Conway Institute, UCD, Dublin

Science jobs from University College Dublin: job description

NB: this position is restricted to European Union candidates (EU status is based largely on recent residency – www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/eu_fees.htm#2)

Are you interested in interdisciplinary research in mathematics, computing and biology?

New high-throughput technologies in biology have opened up exciting opportunities for numerate scientists to work in advanced areas of biological research. Our programme takes students from a variety of backgrounds (statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics) and gives them a structured training during their PhD, tailored to their needs. Each project is jointly run by two supervisors, one with a background in modelling or computational analysis and one with an experimental research programme. The student is integrated into the research teams of both research groups.
Applications are invited from EU students for 4-year PhD positions under the graduate education programme (GREP) of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET). Most studentships commence Oct 2009 Understanding design principles of regulatory and metabolic networks
Supervisors: Zoltan Neufeld UCD (Systems Biology), Denis Shields, UCD
Biochemical reactions between different types of molecules (proteins, metabolites, genes etc.) form a complex network of interactions composed of metabolic and regulatory pathways. Although the reaction dynamics of metabolic networks can be described by a system of kinetic equations this is of limited use since the parameters and the functional forms of reaction fluxes and parts of the regulatory interactions are largely unknown. New approaches have been proposed that instead of analysing the full reaction dynamics focus on the constraints arising from the structure of the stoichiometric matrix that describes the network of interactions between the components. Taking into account these constraints, flux balance analysis (FBA) can determine the flux distribution corresponding to an optimal state of the system (e.g. corresponding to maximal growth rate). Such approaches have been validated experimentally and can also be used to predict effects of genetic knockouts.

The PhD project will aim to understand the mechanism of dynamic regulatory processes through which the optimal metabolic states are reached and maintained in biological systems. First synthetic metabolic network models will be used with full reaction dynamics to design “genetic” regulatory schemes that by adjusting reaction fluxes can drive the system to the optimal metabolic state for the given network. Understanding the characteristic features of the regulatory interactions in the synthetic metabolic networks will then be used to formulate hypotheses than can be tested on real biological systems (e.g. using data available on metabolic and genetic interactions in microbial systems). In a later stage the work will be extended to study adaptation in response to changes or fluctuations in the external environment (e.g. due to variable sources of nutrients) by designing signaling interactions that can optimise the systems behavior under such conditions. Finally robustness and evolvability of the regulation with respect to genetic mutations will also be considered.

The project will involve mathematical and computational modeling and analysis of biological data and is most suitable for a student with strong quantitative mathematical background and some knowledge and/or interest in biology.

References

Price et al. Genome-scale models of microbial cells: evaluating the consequences of constraints. Nat Rev Microbiol (2004) vol. 2 pp. 886
Covert et al. Integrating high-throughput and computational data elucidates bacterial networks. Nature (2004) vol. 429 pp. 92-96
Ibarra et al. Escherichia coli K-12 undergoes adaptive evolution to achieve in silico predicted optimal growth. Nature (2002) vol. 420 (6912) pp. 186-189
Prill et al. Dynamic Properties of Network Motifs Contribute to Biological Network Organization. Plos Biol (2005) vol. 3 (11) pp. e343
Min Lee et al. Dynamic Analysis of Integrated Signaling, Metabolic, and Regulatory Networks. PLoS Comput Biol (2008) vol. 4 (5) pp. e1000086
Application procedure procedure and further details

http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/PhD/apply_09.html

This studentship is funded by IRCSET (www.ircset.ie). Funds are available for a student stipend (€16,000), fees, some lab consumables ( up to €5,000 per year), and a travel budget to allow the student to get work experience abroad and industrial work experience in a company in Ireland or abroad.

Contact Details: bioinfo@ucd.ie
Closing date: 30th March 2009

University College Dublin
Website:
http://bioinformatics.ucd.ie/…
Location:
Conway Institute, UCD, Dublin
Expires:
May 15, 2009

4 year MRC Industrial Collaborative PhD Studentship : London, UK

Science jobs from UCL Cancer Institute: job description

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL Cancer Institute (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/)

We are seeking applications from highly motivated candidates for a 4 year MRC Industrial Collaborative PhD Studentship, awarded to the UCL Cancer Institute, to commence in October 2009. The project is in collaboration with Merck-Serono and entitled “Optimising effects of EGFR inhibition in cancer therapy”

Applicants should hold, or realistically expect to obtain, at least an Upper Second Class Honours Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject and fulfil Research Council eligibility guidelines: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Applicanthandbook/Studentships/Eligibility/index.htm

The research will be carried out in the UCL Cancer Institute (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/), a new purpose-built facility opened in 2008 with state-of-the-art laboratories in the Paul O’Gorman building located close both to the main UCL campus and the UCLH tower. This building houses over 350 scientists involved in cancer prevention, early detection, basic biology and novel therapeutics in over 4,500 m2 of space. The Cancer Institute has exceptional core equipment facilities, an active research seminar series, and a full time Graduate Tutor who mentors students, follows their progress and organises student seminars.

The successful applicant will be expected to spend a period of time in Merck-Serono headquarters in Darmstadt – Germany. This position is for a U.K. national or those who meet the U.K. recognised residency requirement as detailed in the link above.

Project outline

The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway has been extensively investigated in colorectal cancers and over-expression of EGFR is associated with worse prognosis and advanced disease. Previous work by a number of groups has shown that EGFR inhibition can work in synergy with chemotherapy and radiation treatment in pre-clinical studies and in cancer cell lines. The mechanisms of these interactions remain unclear. However, recent studies have demonstrated that inhibition of EGFR resulted in inhibition of repair of DNA strand breaks and DNA interstrand crosslinks and that this involved the DNA-dependent protein kinase pathway.
Better understanding of the interactions between EGFR expression and inhibition, and DNA repair, will allow optimization of combinations in clinical studies, although effects of EGFR inhibition on modulating DNA repair have been described, the specific ligands and downstream events within the EGFR pathway influencing these effects are not known. Therefore colorectal cancer cell lines and in-house microarray technology will be used to precisely define specific ligands, receptors and downstream genes affecting repair of specific DNA lesions.

This position is funded for university fees and a stipend at standard MRC rates (for an October 2009 start). Project related enquiries (but not applications) may be directed to Professor Daniel Hochhauser (d.hochhauser@ucl.ac.uk).

Applications including a CV, names and addresses of two referees and a covering letter should be sent to Danielle Cahill (d.cahill@ucl.ac.uk)

The closing date for applications is April 30th, 2009.

UCL Cancer Institute
Website:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk
Location:
London, UK

Expires:
April 30, 2009

PhD Project Studentship in Chemical Engineering : London

PhD Project Studentship

Freeze Drying (Lyophilisation)

Department of Chemical Engineering,
Imperial College London

Freeze drying, also known as lyophilisation, represents the final stage in the manufacturing process for many biopharmaceuticals. Despite its wide use, however, there is a dearth of research and expertise in the UK on freeze drying. It is also commonly accepted that the conditions employed to freeze dry commercial products are rarely optimised, often leading to poor product control and batch variability. The lack of attention to detail for this crucial stage often stems from a failure to appreciate the importance of the combined effects of critical product and process parameters on product quality and economic, energy-efficient processing. The opportunity here is to undertake a multi-variable, multi-product study in the field of lyophilisation, to help bridge the knowledge gap that currently persists. In this study, the effects of various aspects of formulation and the freeze-drying process on biopharmaceutical materials in terms of their structure, function, activity, and other aspects of product quality, including the level of residual water and its distribution within the freeze-dried material, will be investigated. It is expected that this project will inform on the rational and optimised design of industrial biopharmaceuticals that use freeze drying as part of the manufacturing process.

The stipend is of the order of £15,000/pa for 4 years. In addition, home fees will be covered (i.e. the fees applicable for most UK and EU students). An enhancement in bursary (£2-3k) may be available for exceptional candidates. To be eligible for support, applicants must be ‘UK students’ as defined by the BBSRC; this includes EU citizens who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years for any purpose, including undergraduate studies. Candidates should ideally have a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in chemical engineering, chemistry or a related subject.

This project is funded by a BBSRC Industrial Case studentship with Biopharma Technology Ltd (BTL), a leading freeze-drying R&D and consultancy company with laboratories in Winchester, UK. BTL has worked on over 500 freeze-dried products for more than 130 clients worldwide. Enquiries and applications (c.v. and contact details of 2 referees) should be sent to: Dr J. Heng or Dr D. Williams, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, SW7 2AZ, UK. Email jerry.heng@imperial.ac.uk or d.r.williams@imperial.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 10th April 2009
Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity
Imperial College London
Website:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/su…
Location:
London

Expires:
May 16, 2009

Science jobs from Imperial College London: job description

Science jobs from Imperial College London: job description

PhD Project Studentships- Physics

Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy (PALS) of Porous Solids

Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London

We are looking for a physics graduate who would be interested in entering the world of chemical engineering by joining our Surfaces and Particle Engineering Laboratory! We wish to recruit a PhD student to use a new PALS instrument for studying the nanoporosity of complex polymer films. A key objective of the project will be the development of new PALS methods, as well as using PALS as a technique to obtain an improved understanding of nano-porosity and its measurement in complex polymer films. The project would suit a hand on experimental focused physicist keen to work with state of the art instrumentation applied to real world engineering problems.

Funding will be for 3.5 years with a tax free bursary of between £16k-£17k per annum and is available for UK or European students resident in the UK. Applicants should have a 1st class or 2:1 degree in physics or a related discipline to be eligible for this position. We also imagine a range of international collaborations linked to this position- so an interest in international travel is also desirable.

Enquiries and applications (c.v. and contact details of 2 referees) should be sent to: Dr. D.R. Williams, Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, SW7 2AZ, UK. Email d.r.williams@imperial.ac.uk.
Closing Date: April 10th 2009
Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunit

Imperial College London
Website:
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/su…
Location:
London
Expires:
April 10, 2009

4 year PhD Studentship : Norwich, East Anglia : PhD studentship scheme

Science jobs from John Innes Centre: job description

Size matters: improving crop plant yield by understanding size control- CASE studentship

Full funding to UK Nationals and EU Nationals who have resided in the UK (in full-time education or full-time residency) for 3 years prior to the start date of the studentship. In most other cases EU Nationals will receive funding to cover their tuition-fees only. Please enquire about eligibility before applying.

We have recently identified a plant gene that controls the final size of organs such as petals, leaves, stems and seeds. Plants with a particular mutation in the gene are significantly larger because they take longer to reach their final size. We think the gene functions to limit the final size of organs by controlling how long cell division occurs during organ formation. The mutation in the gene confers an interfering function on normal copies of the gene and on other closely related genes, such that if the interfering version of the gene can cancel the effect of a normal growth inhibiting gene. This means that the mutant gene can be used to increase organ size in otherwise normal plants. In this project we will assess whether this organ size control pathway works in the small model grass species Brachypodium distachyon, and in oil seed rape. The work will establish new ways of increasing seed size in the UK’s most important crops.

Employer:

John Innes Centre

Website:

http://www.jic.ac.uk/STUDENTS…

Location:

Norwich, East Anglia

Expires:

March 27, 2009

PhD Studentship in CFD of two-phase pipe flows

Industry-sponsored PhD Studentship in CFD of two-phase pipe flows

Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in two-phase flows. The project is sponsored by a large consortium of industrial partners (called TMF5) that is led by the Department, see http://multiphase.tech.cranfield.ac.uk/index.html for details.

Within the broad range of two-phase flows, the project will focus on stratified flows, which commonly occur in oil/gas transport. The aim is to use accurate numerical methods to obtain crucial insight in the entrainment of droplets from a liquid layer at the bottom of horizontal pipelines into a turbulent gas stream. The work will involve the further development of numerical methods (developed in-house) for this purpose, specifically, to achieve an accurate resolution of the interaction between turbulent structures and large-amplitude waves and liquid ligaments on the liquid layer at large Reynolds numbers.

Results of the CFD work will be compared with high-quality observations from experimental studies that are being conducted by other PhD students at the large-scale facilities in the Department as part of the TMF5 project. The final aim of the present project is to attempt (based on the CFD results) to formulate key parameters that are required in the development of practical models for large-scale oil/gas transport. Results of the work will be disseminated through regular presentations at regular meetings of the TMF5 industrial consortium.

The project will suit a candidate who would graduate this year, or has recently graduated, in a subject in Engineering or in Applied Mathematics. A good knowledge of fluid mechanics is essential. Some experience with programming would be an advantage.

Requirements

Applicants should have achieved (or should predicted to achieve) a First or Upper Second Classification from a UK university or equivalent (the studentship is open to international applicants). The studentship is for three years, commencing in October 2009, and consists of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and a stipend at the standard UK research council rate (this is expected to be in the range GBP 14,000-15,000 per annum).

Application

If you have questions about the project, feel free to contact the supervisor of the project, Dr Peter Spelt (www3.imperial.ac.uk/people/p.spelt ; email: p.speltimperial.ac.uk, tel: (+44) 20 7594 5571, fax: (+44) 20 7594 5629).

Applications, including CV and contact details of two referees, should be sent to the above email address, or to:

Dr Peter Spelt
Department of Chemical Engineering
South Kensington Campus
Imperial College London
London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.

There is no specific closing date for this studentship. Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity.

PhD: Inelastic Electron Tunneling Spectroscopy Studies of High-k/gate Structures : Cork, Ireland

Science jobs from Tyndall National Institute: job description

Science Foundation Ireland has recently made a major award of a Strategic Research Cluster (SRC) Grant to a group of researchers based at the Tyndall National Institute and University College Cork, Dublin City University and Queen’s University Belfast together with industrial partners Intel Ireland and Seagate Technologies. This SRC is entitled ‘FORME’- for Functional Oxides and Related Materials for Electronics. The specific aims of this Cluster are to study a range of processes associated with the development of next-generation CMOS devices and also to work towards device architectures that go far beyond CMOS technology. The team concerned represents a mixture of Materials Chemists, Physicists and industrial partners with activities spanning materials synthesis and characterisation, advanced thin layer growth, surface science studies and the optical, electrical and magnetic characterisation of a wide range of oxides and related materials.

Following this award the FORME SRC wishes to announce a major postgraduate student recruitment opportunity, through which up to 14 postgraduate students will be appointed across partner laboratories in Cork and Dublin. The specific projects/supervisors and institutions concerned are listed below.

Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified individuals possessing a first class or upper second class Honours degrees (or equivalent), in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related disciplines.

Studentship Number: PhD 1.2.2

Title: Inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy studies of high-k/gate structures

Job Description:
• Perform research in the area noted above, under the guidance of the FORME-nominated supervisor
• Work as part of a closely-knit research team, sharing resources and experimental facilities with other research personnel
• Acquire specific skills in sample preparation and characterisation
• Learn how to work safely, and adopt these practices as required by Tyndall and the associated partner institutions in FORME
• Work within the ISO guidelines as required by Tyndall (NB the other institutions involved may have other guidelines that must be adopted)
• Acquire specific ‘transferable skills’ in terms of time management, reporting, keeping of formal laboratory notebooks and communication of results
• Present findings at a variety of national and international meetings including both closed and open seminars, workshops and conferences
• Prepare and defend reports and other materials designed to be effective metrics of progress, as required by Tyndall and its partner institutions where appropriate
• Attend training courses and lectures as required by the supervisor and achieve appropriate standards in the assessments associated with these.
• Prepare a thesis of the standard required for the award of the degree of PhD as laid down in the code of practice for PhD students specified by Tyndall/UCC and its associated partner organisations
• At the end of the period of study, attend a defence of thesis examination and satisfy the examiners in terms of the procedures laid down for such examinations by UCC/Tyndall and its associated partner institutions.

For further information, please contact Professor Martyn Pemble at martyn.pemble@tyndall.ie.

To apply, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.ie quoting the reference number.

Employer:

Tyndall National Institute

Website:

http://www.tyndall.ie

Location:

Cork, Ireland

Expires:

May 02, 2009

PhD position (September 2009-August 2012), Numerical aspects of polynomial optimization for systems control,

The PhD topic lies on the boundary of several branches of applied mathematics: numerical analysis (stability of algorithms, linear algebra), real algebraic geometry (polynomial equations and inequalities), functional analysis (theory of moments), mathematical programming (convex optimization over the cone of positive semidefinite matrices), with systems control engineering applications (automatic control, linear and nonlinear dynamical systems). At the end of the project the candidate should be able to solve numerically some difficult problems like fixed-order robust controller design.

Requirements: A good background in applied mathematics is required (numerical analysis, functional analysis, mathematical programming), as well as a good knowledge of the scientific computing package Matlab. Some knowledge of systems control is welcome.

Application: A 3-year PhD fellowship (funded by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research) is available for this project, interested candidates please contact D. Henrion at henrionlaas.fr before 31 May 2009.

PhD Studentship in CFD of two-phase pipe flows

Industry-sponsored PhD Studentship in CFD of two-phase pipe flows

Applications are invited for a PhD Studentship in two-phase flows. The project is sponsored by a large consortium of industrial partners (called TMF5) that is led by the Department, see http://multiphase.tech.cranfield.ac.uk/index.html for details.

Within the broad range of two-phase flows, the project will focus on stratified flows, which commonly occur in oil/gas transport. The aim is to use accurate numerical methods to obtain crucial insight in the entrainment of droplets from a liquid layer at the bottom of horizontal pipelines into a turbulent gas stream. The work will involve the further development of numerical methods (developed in-house) for this purpose, specifically, to achieve an accurate resolution of the interaction between turbulent structures and large-amplitude waves and liquid ligaments on the liquid layer at large Reynolds numbers.

Results of the CFD work will be compared with high-quality observations from experimental studies that are being conducted by other PhD students at the large-scale facilities in the Department as part of the TMF5 project. The final aim of the present project is to attempt (based on the CFD results) to formulate key parameters that are required in the development of practical models for large-scale oil/gas transport. Results of the work will be disseminated through regular presentations at regular meetings of the TMF5 industrial consortium.

The project will suit a candidate who would graduate this year, or has recently graduated, in a subject in Engineering or in Applied Mathematics. A good knowledge of fluid mechanics is essential. Some experience with programming would be an advantage.

Requirements

Applicants should have achieved (or should predicted to achieve) a First or Upper Second Classification from a UK university or equivalent (the studentship is open to international applicants). The studentship is for three years, commencing in October 2009, and consists of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and a stipend at the standard UK research council rate (this is expected to be in the range GBP 14,000-15,000 per annum).

Application

If you have questions about the project, feel free to contact the supervisor of the project, Dr Peter Spelt (www3.imperial.ac.uk/people/p.spelt ; email: p.speltimperial.ac.uk, tel: (+44) 20 7594 5571, fax: (+44) 20 7594 5629).

Applications, including CV and contact details of two referees, should be sent to the above email address, or to:

Dr Peter Spelt
Department of Chemical Engineering
South Kensington Campus
Imperial College London
London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom.

There is no specific closing date for this studentship. Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity.

Scholarship Information & Application, BBSRC CASE PhD Studentship : Nottingham

Bioinformatic and data mining analysis of proteomic and microarray data from an explant model of articular cartilage inflammation

Applications are invited from students who possess, or expect to graduate with a first or upper second class degree and/or Masters degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology or physiology to work on a BBSRC CASE studentship in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition.

Articular cartilage degradation is the major cause of synovial joint dysfunction and disability in inflammatory osteoarthritis (OA) in ageing humans and companion animals. We are currently using in vitro models of cartilage to investigate the early stages of the disease and explore the effects of anti-inflammatories on inflammatory pathways and secreted biomarkers. This CASE project will apply data mining and network biology approaches to identify potential biomarkers of early OA development, with an expectation that this work will also provide insight into the response of chondrocyte to inflammatory perturbation. The successful student will apply proteomics, bioinformatics and microarray techniques to an in vitro model of cartilage degradation. The work will provide invaluable experience as part of the PhD training programme and will include industrial supervision from WALTHAM, a sponsor with an outstanding reputation in companion animal research.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr A Mobasheri, tel: 0115 951 6449 or Email: Ali.Mobasheri@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Applications (preferably by Email), with a detailed CV and the names and addresses of two academic referees, should be sent to Helena Percival, Admissions Officer, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, College Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD. Email: postgrad-vet@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Expires:

May 30, 2009

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Science jobs from The University of Nottingham: job description

Mechanisms associated with encystment in protozoan pathogens

Acanthamoeba is an opportunistic protozoan parasite that is widely distributed in the environment and can serious and sometimes fatal infections. The life cycle of Acanthamoeba consists of a vegetative infective, trophozoites form. However, under harsh environmental conditions and/or during drug treatment, trophozoites can transform into a metabolically inactive and resistant cyst form. The aim of this studentship is to investigate the molecular, cellular and immunological mechanisms associated with the encystment process, with an eye toward identification of potential targets for chemotherapeutic interventions.

This three-year full-time studentship is supported by the University of Nottingham with a tax-free stipend of at least £17,600 per annum for a science graduate.

Applications are invited from students who can work independently and possess a genuine interest in the biology of protozoa. Knowledge of molecular/cellular biology techniques and enthusiasm to work as part of a team will be an advantage.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr N Khan, Email: Naveed.Khan@Nottingham.ac.uk

Further details about how to apply for these studentships is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/postgraduate/admissions-process.php#online. Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to Helena Percival, Postgraduate Administrator, Email: postgrad-vet@Nottingham.ac.uk. This studentship is open until filled.

Don’t forget to mention Nature jobs when applying.

Expires:

April 28, 2009

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Science jobs from The University of Nottingham: job description

Molecular dissection of E. coli O157:H7 interaction with its host cell

E. coli O157:H7 is an enteric pathogen that presents a significant risk to human health. Potential strategies for the treatment of E. coli O157 infections in humans or the reduction of colonisation of the organism within the gut of asymptomatic animals include passive or active immunization against bacterial surface proteins. The research will define specific regions of E. coli O157 proteins that are vital for bacterial-host cell interaction and will characterise their use as potential peptide-vaccines to disrupt each of the main stages of E. coli O157 colonisation of the gut; namely, diffuse adherence, secretion of effector molecules and intimate attachment.

Techniques within the study will primarily be mammalian cell culture, in vitro organ culture models, antibody phage-display technology and recombinant protein production. The successful student will carry out research training at both the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham (Sutton Bonington campus) and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency at Weybridge, Surrey.

This is an innovative collaborative initiative and a great opportunity to work at the forefront of veterinary research in a supportive and exciting environment. Project Supervisors are: Dr Kevin Gough (School of Veterinary Medicine & Science, The University of Nottingham), Dr Roberto La Ragione and Professor Martin Woodward (both Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Weybridge, Surrey).

Entry criteria are a 2:1 or 1st class degree in a relevant discipline, or a first or second class degree along with a Masters degree.

This studentship is available for a period of three years from September 2009 and provides a tax-free stipend of £15,750 per annum. Due to funding restrictions, this studentship only provides funding for students from the UK/EU.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr K Gough, tel: 0115 951 6272, Email: Kevin.Gough@Nottingham.ac.uk or c/o Chris Holland, Email: Chris.Holland@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Applications (preferably by Email), with a detailed CV and the names and addresses of two academic referees, should be sent to Helena Percival, Admissions Officer, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, College Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD. Email: postgrad-vet@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Don’t forget to mention Nature jobs when applying.

Expires:

March 20, 2009