PhD fellow (100%) in the field of Medical Microbiology University of Antwerp 2009

University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.600 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy

The Laboratory of Medical Microbiology within the Vaccine & Infectious Diseases Institute(VAXINFECTIO) of the faculty of Medicine has a fulltime position (m/v):

PhD fellow (100%)

in the field of Medical Microbiology

Tasks:

you will prepare a PhD in the framework of a project studying medically relevant biofilms

you will study biofilm development and co-aggregation as well as antibiotic resistance in biofilms, utilizing both standard microbiological and state-of-the art molecular techniques .

Project:

Bacterial biofilms are a new concept in infectious disease, and can explain resistance to antibiotics and to host defenses along with being one of the most important factors responsible for bacterial persistence evidenced as chronic infections.

Profile:

you are holder of a master degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related subject with a strong interest in bacterial genetics and in laboratory work

good knowledge of English is required.

We offer:

a dehousse mandate for 12 months, which will be extended up to 3-4 years upon excellent performance

starting date is 1/10/2009

Interested?

To apply: Mail or e-mail your curriculum vitae + a one page letter in which you explain your interest in the position and in the field of research to

herman.goossensatuza.be

Universiteit Antwerpen

Campus Drie Eiken

Vaxinfectio, Labo Medische Microbiologie

Universiteitsplein 1

2610 Antwerpen (Wilrijk)

Belgium

Phone: + 32 3 821 37 89

no later than 15/09/2009

For more information please contact prof. dr. Herman Goossens, herman.goossensatuza.be, + 32 3 821 37 89.

PhD or Postdoc Delft University of Technology 2009

Delft University of Technology

One step in the drinking water treatment process consists of filtering water through sand. Filtration quality is a topic of great interest for waterworks. At present, however, there is no clear understanding of how filters perform and evolve over time. For optimal design, operation and maintenance, insight is needed into filter structure and composition, but there are currently no tools that provide this insight efficiently.
In contrast, many techniques and applications exist in the field of hydroacoustics where sediment parameters such as density, porosity and grain size are determined using acoustic waves. This projects aim is to develop tools employing acoustic remote sensing techniques to obtain a 3D image of sand filter parameters.
Steps may include: 1) Design an imaging approach based on tomography for sand filters: What acoustic signal features contain relevant information? What frequencies should be employed? How should the acoustic sensors be distributed around and in the sand filter? 2) Make a prototype of the measurement system. A test environment will be provided by several Dutch waterworks. 3) Evaluate the imaging approach: How do the obtained images compare with groundtruthing measurements, e.g. samples from the sand filter? What is the spatial resolution, and what contrasts can be discerned?

Requirements
University Graduate
Applicants are expected to have a university degree (MSc), preferably in physics, geotechnical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, civil engineering, or geodesy. Applicants must also be proficient in spoken and written English.

Organization
Delft University of Technology Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

The chair of Acoustic Remote Sensing (ACRS) is one of six chairs that comprise the Delft Institute of Earth Observation and Space Systems (DEOS), one of three departments within the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering. The main topics of the group are hydroacoustics, with a focus on remote sensing of river and seafloor sediments using advanced sonar systems, and remote sensing of the atmosphere with infrasound. We also develop new sensor methodologies, such as small, autonomous, underwater robots with bio-mechanical propulsion. ACRS is involved in multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing low-noise aircraft and other vehicles. The ACRS group provides lectures on general acoustics and acoustic remote sensing for earth observation and data analysis.
The research is carried out in close cooperation with the chair of Drinking Water in the department of water management of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. Currently, water quality is sometimes threatened by new, emerging substances in the source waters. The groups research aims at maintaining the quality of drinking water, carried out in the research themes new technologies/innovative treatment and water quality in the distribution system. Water quality improvement is further obtained in the theme modelling and improved operation. This theme aims to optimize treatment plant performance by an integrated modelling approach. A new research theme is sustainable drinking water solutions.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3755
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: one year
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
The successful candidate will be granted a temporary employment contract with the university.
PhD: The duration of the contract is in principle four years (48 months), depending on an evaluation at the end of the first year resulting in a go/no go decision. The research is expected to culminate in a dissertation (PhD thesis).
Postdoc: The candidate will be offered a position as a postdoctoral researcher. In this case the duration of the contract will be 3 years (36 months), depending on an evaluation at the end of the first year.
Benefits and other employment conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Dr. D. G. Simons, phone: +31 (0)15-2788145, e-mail: D.G.Simonsattudelft.nl. To apply, please send your CV, a statement of purpose, a list of courses in the BSc and MSc programme including marks, a list of published papers or reports, and the names and addresses of two references. Please e-mail your application materials to: L.E.M.deJongattudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number LR09-01. This position will remain open until filled.

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

Prof. Dr. D. G. Simons
Telephone number: +31 (0)15-2788145
E-mail address: D.G.Simonsattudelft.nl

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

* About the organization
* Technische Universiteit Delft

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Application
You can apply for this job before 31-12-2009 by sending your application to:

L.E.M. de Jong

E-mail address: L.E.M.deJongattudelft.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number LR09-01.

PhD student University Stuttgart, Cluster of Excellence in Simulation Technology new

University Stuttgart, Cluster of Excellence in Simulation Technology

High-level PhD Positions at the Cluster of Excellence SimTech

Stuttgart Research Centre for Simulation Technology, Universität Stuttgart

Universität Stuttgart with its 20,000 students and 7,000 employees is one of the leading European Research Universities with a main focus on engineering and natural sciences. Universität Stuttgart is committed to excellent basic and applied research and interdisciplinary academic education. The excellence initiative of the German state and federal governments has approved the funding of the Cluster of Excellence EXC 310 Simulation Technology (SimTech) at Universität Stuttgart (www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.de). In this context, the newly established Stuttgart Research Centre for Simulation Technology (SRC SimTech) is asking for applications for scientists at the PhD level to pursue research in future-orientated research fields.

PhD student position for the project Modelling and Simulation of TNF-Receptor Clustering

The PhD student is supposed to work on a project aiming to investigate the first steps in Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) induced signal transduction. Thereby the focus is on the onset of ligand/receptor interaction and subsequent formation of signal clusters on the cell membrane which initiate intracellular signals eventually leading to cell death. Mathematical models have to be developed in order to describe the relevant mechanisms involved in this process. Enhanced knowledge is expected to be aquired from the mathematical analysis and numerical simulations of these models, leading to a better understanding of the constraints regulating the differential behavior of the two identified TNF receptors when binding the ligand TNF.

Applicants with a university degree (diploma or masters with very good results) in mathematics are invited. The successful candidate should have a strong background in stochastic processes, dynamical systems, partial differential equations, and numerical methods for the latter, as well as good programming skills in Matlab/C/C++. He/she should be interested in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with our biologist partners.

Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, references, publication list, letter of motivation) should be sent to Dr. Christina Surulescu (christina.surulescuatmathematik.uni-stuttgart.de) Institute of Applied Analysis and Numerical Simulations, Pfaffenwaldring 57, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.

All positions with the designated salary bracket TV-L 13 have a limited tenure of three years with a possible extension.

The PhDs are expected to participate actively in the SimTech Teaching Programmes and Industry Transfer Concepts.

Universität Stuttgart wishes to increase the proportion of female academic staff and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications from women. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

For further positions and information please see: http://www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.de

PhD - Department STePS University of Twente 2009

University of Twente

Job description
Tasks
The PhD candidate will conduct a study of the design practices of telemonitoring technologies currently developed and implemented in health care in Europe. In your research you will employ and further develop theoretical perspectives of sociology and philosophy of technology concerning the co-construction of users, technologies and norms of care.

Requirements
University Graduate
Profile
You have a master degree in one of the social sciences (technology and culture; philosophy of technology; sociology; or media studies) and affinity with societal problems related to the introduction of ICT in healthcare. You are motivated and able to work independently as well as in collaborative projects.

Organization
University of Twente School of Management Governance (MB)
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 School of Management and Governance offers undergraduate and graduate training in business and in the social sciences. The School focuses on management, governance, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. In all these fields, the School provides bachelor, master and professional development programmes. In addition, scientific and applied research is carried out in various settings, such as health care, tertiary education, banking, and service business industries. Research is accommodated within the university research institutes: The Institute for Governance Studies (IGS), the Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT) and the Center of expertise in Healthcare Operations Improvement and Research (CHOIR). The School has approximately 350 staff and 2,200 students.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
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 a very challenging position in an inspiring environment. As a PhD candidate you will be appointed in a full-time position for a period of four years, at the end of which you must have completed your PhD thesis. The gross monthly salary for a PhD increases from 2042 in the first year to 2612 in the final year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, the University of Twente offers additional attractive employment conditions. We provide a PhD educational programme within the research school WTMC (Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture).

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

Prof.dr. N.E.J. Oudshoorn
Telephone number: 053-489 3353
E-mail address: n.e.j.oudshoornatutwente.nl

PhD Positions University of Namur 2009

University of Namur

VACANT PhD Positions in
Supramolecular Organic Chemistry

University of Namur (FUNDP), Academie Universitaire Louvain , Department of Chemistry, Namur

Several PhD positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Davide Bonifazi at the University of Namur (FUNDP), Department of Chemistry, Belgium. The Bonifazi's group is specialized in the creation of functional molecular architectures characterized by ambitious targeted organic synthesis (e.g., porphyrin chemistry and functionalization of carbon nanostructures), self-assembly of hybrid architectures on surfaces, physical-organic studies, and material-based design. Two main research areas are pursued: Carbon-based Advanced Materials and Organic-based Nanochemistry. In the program about carbon-rich advanced materials the activities are focused on the development of novel molecular scaffolding with the aim of (i) developing novel synthetic methodologies for covalent chemistry of porphyrins, carbon nanostructures, polyaromatic architectures and (ii) providing advanced organic materials with exceptional optoelectronic (example: fullerene- and nanotube-porphyrin ensembles for photovoltaic applications) and structural properties. Some selected references from 2007-2009: N. Wintjes et al., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2007, 46, 4089-4092; A. Llanes-Pallas et al., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2008, 47, 7726-7730; C.-A. Palma et al., Chem. Commun., 2008, 5289-5291; A. Llanes-Pallas et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131, 509-520; Y. Karuvath et al., Chem. Commun., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/b820462d; C. Sooambar et al., Org. Biomol. Chem., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/B820210A; M. Matena et al., Chem. Commun., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/B902120E; J. Zeitouny et al., J. Mater. Chem., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/B908079C; D. Bonifazi et al., Chem. Eur. J., 2009, in press.
The prospective researchers will carry out European- and Belgium-funded research in the area of Supramolecular Organic Chemistry. The aim of the research themes is to build two- and three-dimensional architectures taking advantage of the molecular self-assembly of π-conjugated modules such as porphyrins, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and acetylenic scaffoldings by means of weak interactions. The research work is established in a stimulating and creative environment comprising a multidisciplinary blend of world-leading collaborations within Europe.
Applicants must be European citizens and must hold a BSc degree in Chemistry and a MSc degree in Organic Chemistry (or one year of experience in research in the field of organic synthesis) by the time of the appointment. Very good spoken and written English is also mandatory.
Applicants should email a cover letter, a CV, a short summary of the research accomplishments, and names of two references to Ms. Julie Henry (E-mail: julie.henryatulg.ac.be). Review of applications will begin immediately after application deadline. 

Application deadline: 30-06-2009. Indicative appointment date: September-October 2009.

PhD Positions University of Namur 2009

University of Namur

VACANT PhD Positions in
Supramolecular Organic Chemistry

University of Namur (FUNDP), Academie Universitaire Louvain , Department of Chemistry, Namur

Several PhD positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Davide Bonifazi at the University of Namur (FUNDP), Department of Chemistry, Belgium. The Bonifazi's group is specialized in the creation of functional molecular architectures characterized by ambitious targeted organic synthesis (e.g., porphyrin chemistry and functionalization of carbon nanostructures), self-assembly of hybrid architectures on surfaces, physical-organic studies, and material-based design. Two main research areas are pursued: Carbon-based Advanced Materials and Organic-based Nanochemistry. In the program about carbon-rich advanced materials the activities are focused on the development of novel molecular scaffolding with the aim of (i) developing novel synthetic methodologies for covalent chemistry of porphyrins, carbon nanostructures, polyaromatic architectures and (ii) providing advanced organic materials with exceptional optoelectronic (example: fullerene- and nanotube-porphyrin ensembles for photovoltaic applications) and structural properties. Some selected references from 2007-2009: N. Wintjes et al., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2007, 46, 4089-4092; A. Llanes-Pallas et al., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2008, 47, 7726-7730; C.-A. Palma et al., Chem. Commun., 2008, 5289-5291; A. Llanes-Pallas et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131, 509-520; Y. Karuvath et al., Chem. Commun., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/b820462d; C. Sooambar et al., Org. Biomol. Chem., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/B820210A; M. Matena et al., Chem. Commun., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/B902120E; J. Zeitouny et al., J. Mater. Chem., 2009, DOI: 10.1039/B908079C; D. Bonifazi et al., Chem. Eur. J., 2009, in press.
The prospective researchers will carry out European- and Belgium-funded research in the area of Supramolecular Organic Chemistry. The aim of the research themes is to build two- and three-dimensional architectures taking advantage of the molecular self-assembly of π-conjugated modules such as porphyrins, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and acetylenic scaffoldings by means of weak interactions. The research work is established in a stimulating and creative environment comprising a multidisciplinary blend of world-leading collaborations within Europe.
Applicants must be European citizens and must hold a BSc degree in Chemistry and a MSc degree in Organic Chemistry (or one year of experience in research in the field of organic synthesis) by the time of the appointment. Very good spoken and written English is also mandatory.
Applicants should email a cover letter, a CV, a short summary of the research accomplishments, and names of two references to Ms. Julie Henry (E-mail: julie.henryatulg.ac.be). Review of applications will begin immediately after application deadline. 

Application deadline: 30-06-2009. Indicative appointment date: September-October 2009.

2 PhD Students in Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks

University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)

Job description
Projects description:
The iLAND project aims to provide a deterministic middleware harness for applications that have strong needs for reconfiguration and compositional flexibility, while preserving non-functional guarantees such as timely communication and execution. iLAND focuses on dependable applications, in the sense that users can rely on their correct behaviour. In the scope of this project, correct refers to timely and available results. The Dutch partners have chosen public transport as their application area. Application examples are: the intelligent bus stop, passenger infotainment and wireless sensor network data collection and transport (data muleing).
The FREE project aims at developing energy management mechanism that operates on a wireless mesh network taking in consideration all its levels: from individual device to the network as a whole. Particularly, when individual devices employ energy scavenging technologies, estimates of the amount of available energy need to be made available to the energy management module.

Requirements
University Graduate
What we are asking for:
You should have completed or are about to graduate with a Masters degree in computer science or computer engineering. You need to have a priory knowledge about distributed systems and wireless sensor networks in general and quality of service and resource management in wireless sensor networks in particular. Moreover, you need to be able to work in a team and have intellectual curiosity and knowledge of relevant topics. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will also be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience.

Organization
University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
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 Computer Science department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is one of the largest academic institutions in computer science in the Netherlands, with 220 faculty members and 1200 students. It provides courses in Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, and Telematics. In addition, the department contributes to computer science education within other academic programmes. The research of the department is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT).

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
What we offer:
We offer you a contract for a period of 4 years. Our PhD students have opportunities to broaden their knowledge by joining international exchange programs, by participating in national and international conferences and workshops, and by visiting other research institutes and universities worldwide. The monthly salary of a PhD student, in accordance with the Dutch universities collective labour agreement, ranges from EUR 2000 gross per month in the first year up to EUR 2558 gross per month in the fourth year.

Application
You can apply for this job before 15-06-2009 by sending your application to:

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

E-mail address: V.I.Baveldatewi.utwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT/09/106.

Job Title 2 PhD Students in Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks
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Org Name University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
Contact Person Ing. H. van Egmond
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City Enschede
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