PhD Student “ViCoMo” project
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Eindhoven University of Technology
As PhD student in the SAN group your task concerns the following activities:
perform scientific research in the described domain;
assist staff in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the domain of the group;
present results on international conferences; Read the rest of this entry »
PhD POSITION (M/F) Ecologist or physical geographer
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Royal Netherlands Academy for Arts and Sciences (KNAW)
The department of Spatial Ecology of the Centre for Estuarine and Marine Ecology (NIOO-CEME, part of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) offers a PhD POSITION (M/F) Ecologist or physical geographer
General background: Read the rest of this entry »
Two Ph.D Positions, Post-Conflict Justice and Local Ownership
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Leiden University
The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies (Leiden Law School & Campus Den Haag) (the Centre) has two PhD vacancies for the project Post-Conflict Justice and Local Ownership funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). Read the rest of this entry »
PhD-Evolution and Mechanisms of Molecular Plant - Microbe Interactions
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Evolution and Mechanisms of Molecular Plant - Microbe Interactions
The ability of organism to adapt to new niches becomes a primary concern to our society
when it involves the specialization of pathogens to humans, farm animals, or crops. Read the rest of this entry »
PhD position
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Lund University
PhD position
Research Framework Programme/
Marie Curie Actions Read the rest of this entry »
PhD researcher Wave-driven processes and the erosion of mussel beds (1.0 fte)
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Utrecht University
This project, funded by Het Waddenfonds (VROM Ministerie voor Volkshuisvesting, Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieu) is part of the large scale interdisciplinary research programme MOSSELWAD. This research programme is a joint effort of the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ Texel), The Netherlands Institute for Ecological Research (NIOO-CEME, Yerseke), IMARES, Utrecht University, SOVON Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology and is coordinated by the European Union for Coastal Conservation (EUCC). Read the rest of this entry »
Job description
In this position you will carry basic and/or translational research focussed on research
related to tumour acidosis. You will pursue the research program on tumour microenvironment
together with Prof. Lambin, the leader of the project group. The basic hypothesis of this
project is that tumour acidosis could be a therapeutically interesting target and manipulating
it by either genetic modification or drugs can improve therapeutic efficacy. You will participate
in research within MAASTRO, the research institute GROW and the faculty of Health, Medicine
and Life Sciences. There are also possibilities to be involved in phase 1 -2 clinical trials on the
same topic. Your work will involve development of genetic models to modify the extracellular
acidosis. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compounds inhibiting pumps and exchangers involved
in the acid-base homeostasis will be investigated for their effect on antitumor treatment.
Acidosis will be evaluated using in vitro (FACS) or in vivo non-invasive (optical, MRS,)
imaging using several animal and tumour models.
We are looking for a candidate with a masters degree in molecular/cell biology or
Biomedical Technology. Experience and affinity for preclinical research and in vivo work is highly
valued. Authorization to work with animals in the Netherlands (art 9 certificate, The Netherlands) and authorization to work with radioactivity (Stralingshygiëne Niv 5b, The Netherlands) is a plus but is not a prerequisite. We are looking for a positively minded scientist motivated to learn new approaches and ready to work hard to build a scientific career.
Competetive renumeration
Contract type1 year, after 1 year an evaluation will take place. If positive the contract will be extende to a total of 4 years.
OrganisationMaastro Clinic
MAASTRO, Maastricht Radiation Oncology, is a co-operation between MAASTRO clinic, the
University of Maastricht (UM) and the University Hospital Maastricht (azM) (see www.maastro.nl).
MAASTRO consists of several divisions, including MAASTRO Clinic, which offers state-of-the-art
radiotherapy to more than 3500 cancer patients each year from the mid and South Limburg area in
the Netherlands. In addition, research and training at MAASTRO is carried out in MAASTRO Physics,
MAASTRO Trials, MAASTRO School, and MAASTRO Lab.
MAASTRO Lab is a basic and translational research laboratory embedded within the GROW research
institute of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at Maastricht University. Research
carried out in the past has been focused on the tumour microenvironment and EGFR signalling,
pathways of relevance to radiation oncology. MAASTRO Lab has made several important
discoveries in these fields, including demonstration that EGFR is up regulated by radiation and that
hypoxia inhibits the initiation step of mRNA translation. In addition, we have initiated translational
and clinical studies based on these results including both phase I novel treatment and molecular
imaging trials as well as a Biobank project with more than 1500 patients included.
The lab has four permanent scientists, 5 technicians, more than 5 PhD students and is fully
equipped for cell culture, molecular and cellular biology (e.g. flow cytometry, hypoxia, gene
expression, proteomics and microscopy) and working with animals (optical imager, small animal
irradiator, MRI 7 Tesla and micro-PET). MAASTRO lab has set up the necessary infrastructure for
controlled exposures to hypoxia and hypoxia/reoxygenation, including development of novel
equipment that allows rapid and controlled changes in oxygenation. Access to expertise, equipment
and resources within the much larger GROW research institute and other facilities in the University
are also readily available, including the genome centre, advanced microscopy, and the animal
facility. MAASTRO has a structural collaboration with the VU in Amsterdam on molecular PET
biomarkers, with the TU/Eindhoven on Systems Biology and a close collaboration with the
University of Toronto on research related to the Unfolded Protein Response and tumour hypoxia.
The extracellular pH of solid tumours is significantly more acidic then that of normal tissues.
Hypoxia plays an important role in tumour acidity since it allows selection of cells able to
survive a hypoxic environment with the production of acid. Hypoxia unregulated genes (CA
IX, MCT-4, NHE-1,) are responsible for extrusion of these acids towards the extracellular
microenvironment. Acidity has been shown to have a role in resistance to chemotherapy
(impaired uptake weakly basic cytostatics), proliferation and metastatic behaviour.
Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that tumour alkalinisation may represent a key target
for successful future antitumor treatments.
Further information will be gladly given by ludwig.dubois
maastro.unimaas.nl or Philippe
Lambin, professor of Radiation Oncology (e-mail: philippe.lambinmaastro.nl) or telephone
number: +31-(0)88-4455666. Please also visit www.maastro.nl and www.grow-um.nl.
Send your application to the address listed below. Always mention the job number ATMC02 and refer to AcademicTransfer.
Maastro Clinic
Your application letter, Curriculum Vitae and listing of publications can be sent before
the 15 of november 2009 to the attention of ludwig.duboismaastro.unimaas.nl.
PhD in Economics
University or College University of Maryland
Qualification Doctoral Degree (USA)
Awarding body University Of Maryland
Cost of the program $14370 for 15 credit hours
Duration description Variable
Study mode Full time
Course description In this program during the course of study students will be offered the opportunity to obtain a Master of Arts degree. Areas of specialization include: advanced macroeconomics, advanced microeconomic theory, comparative institutional economics, econometrics, economic development, economic history, environmental and natural resource economics, industrial organization, international finance, international trade, labor economics, political economy, and public economics.
Subjects covered The modules include ECON 602 Macroeconomic Analysis II, ECON 604 Microeconomic Analysis II, ECON 616 Advanced Economic Development, ECON 624 Econometrics II, ECON 625 Computational Economics, ECON 661 The Corporate Firm, ECON 702 Advanced Macroeconomics II, ECON 704 Advanced Microeconomics II, ECON 708 Advanced Topics in Applied and Theoretical Microeconomics, ECON 709 Advanced Topics in Applied and Theoretical Macroeconomics, ECON 722 Econometrics IV, ECON 742 Advanced International Economics II, ECON 743 Topics in International Finance, ECON 744 Advanced Topics in International Finance, ECON 747 Macroeconomics of Imperfect Capital Markets, ECON 752 Graduate Public Economics II, ECON 757 Topics in Political Economy II, ECON 772 Advanced Labor Economics II, ECON 781 Environmental Economics, ECON 808 Workshop on Macroeconomics and Growth: Workshop in Applied Economics, ECON 828 Workshop in Econometrics, ECON 848 Workshop in International Development, and Comparative Economics, ECON 868 Workshop in Industrial Organization, ECON 878 Workshop in Labor Economics, ECON 888 Workshop in Comparative Institutional Economics.
Entry requirements Admission requirements are as follows: students must have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of that degree from a non-U.S. institution, and they must have earned a 3.0 (out of 4) Grade Point Average in all undergraduate and graduate coursework. International applicants should demonstrate a proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum TOEFL scores of 100 in IBT and IELTS of 7 are required.
Application details Applicants must send the completed Graduate School Application along with the following items for admission: non-refundable $60 application fee, official copy of all previous degrees/diplomas and transcripts issued in the original language with a literal English translation, official test scores of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and proof of liquid finances to cover one year?s worth of expenses. If applicants have a sponsor, then they must submit the Certificate of Finances/Cost of Attendance form or a letter of guarantee completed and signed by the sponsor. If the sponsor is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, an official, notarized Affidavit of Support (I-134 form signed by all sponsors) must be submitted. All these requested items must be sent directly to the University of Maryland College Park, Enrollment Service Operations, Application for Graduate Admission, Room 0130 Mitchell Building, College Park, MD 20742.