collaborative project between the Department of Chemistry and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) has an immediate opening for a post doc position. Funding for the position has been provided by the Danish Cancer Society. The position involves synthesis of natural product analogues that will be screened for antiproliferative activity and preparation of small molecule probes for cell biology investigations. The post doc will participate in an international collaboration with researchers, PhD students and undergraduates in Denmark and Germany. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with organic synthesis, an interest in chemical biology and the desire to work in a highly dynamic environment.
Eligible candidates
- Candidates should have a PhD degree in chemistry with a strong theoretical and experimental background in organic chemistry
- A strong commitment to research
- Independence and good communication skills
- Applicants should have a thorough interest in organic synthesis. The position offers an opportunity to work on an international, dynamic, multi-disciplinary project.
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to:
Relevance of background experience
Proficiency in written and spoken English and good communication skills
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The position is available for 12 months from July 1, 2010.
Further information
For additional information please contact Associate Professor Mads H. Clausen, tel: +45 45252131 .
Application procedure
We must have your online application by 7 June 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and copies of relevant diplomas. The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Selasa, 01 Juni 2010
Postdoctoral Position in THz Phtonics at Technical University of Denmark
At the Department of Photonics Engineering we are seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral fellowship for the duration of 21 months, starting August 1 2010. The successful applicant will participate in the EU-funded project TREASURE which aims at the development of terahertz room-temperature integrated parametric sources.
Within the project, the successful candidate will be involved in advanced modelling of radiation coupling between free space and wavelength-dimensioned devices, design of practical structures, and optical characterization.
Eligible candidates
We are seeking a candidate with experience in 3D modelling of photonic elements operating at THz frequencies, advanced THz measurement techniques, and experience with femtosecond fiber laser systems.
Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Peter Uhd Jepsen, tel.: +45 4525 5711 +45 4525 5711 .
You can read more about DTU Fotonik on www.fotonik.dtu.dk.
Application procedure
We must have your online application by June 9 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application letter, CV and list of publications.The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Within the project, the successful candidate will be involved in advanced modelling of radiation coupling between free space and wavelength-dimensioned devices, design of practical structures, and optical characterization.
Eligible candidates
We are seeking a candidate with experience in 3D modelling of photonic elements operating at THz frequencies, advanced THz measurement techniques, and experience with femtosecond fiber laser systems.
Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Peter Uhd Jepsen, tel.: +45 4525 5711 +45 4525 5711 .
You can read more about DTU Fotonik on www.fotonik.dtu.dk.
Application procedure
We must have your online application by June 9 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application letter, CV and list of publications.The material that should be given consideration in the assessment must be attached.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Intestinal Microbiota at Techinical University of Denmark
The National Food Institute (DTU Food), Technical University of Denmark, invites applications for a Senior Researcher position. The vacancy is open from August 1st or soon thereafter. The place of work is DTU Food, Department of Microbiology and Risk Assessment, Mørkhøj Bygade 19, 2860 Søborg.
Responsibilities and tasks
The new Senior Researcher will be part of a research group currently employing approximately 12 persons. The focus of the group is on interactions between diet and intestinal microbiota, and on interaction between the intestinal microbes and the host organism.
You will become a key person in the research, teaching and advisory functions of the group. You will be responsible for initiation of new research projects, and you will participate in ongoing projects. Additionally, you will contribute to the advisory task and teaching responsibilities of the department. The advisory tasks of the research group primarily involves risk assessment of applied microorganisms (microbial plant protection, fermenting strains and probiotics) requested by national and international regulatory bodies. Teaching of students on bachelor, master and PhD level, as well as arrangement of courses offered by DTU Food is also part of the responsibilities of the group.
Eligible candidates
We are looking for a person with some years of experience after the PhD degree, and with practical experience in molecular microbiology. Knowledge about microbial ecology and bacterial interactions will be an advantage. Knowledge about intestinal microbiology, pro- and prebiotics and/or microbial plant protection is desirable, but not an obligate request.
For a position as Senior Researcher the candidate must have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a post as Scientist or Postdoc.
We offer a place in a research group with an inspiring environment, lots of interesting ongoing research projects, and good colleges. You should be prepared to explore possibilities for new research projects as well as to contribute to the ongoing projects. You should be comfortable with dealing with many different tasks in parallel, and with an ever-changing environment. It is important that you have excellent communication skills, written as well as orally. Experience with advisory service is desirable, but not a must.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
- scientific production and research potential at an international level
- the ability to promote and utilize research results
- an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
- the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
Salary and terms and employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
For further information please contact: Professor and Research Leader Tine Rask Licht, +45 35887186 , or Head of Research, Bjarke Bak Christensen +45 7234 7188 .
Application procedure:
We must have your online application no later than 10 june 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application (in English), CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights, and eventual documentation for experience with teaching and advising.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and tasks
The new Senior Researcher will be part of a research group currently employing approximately 12 persons. The focus of the group is on interactions between diet and intestinal microbiota, and on interaction between the intestinal microbes and the host organism.
You will become a key person in the research, teaching and advisory functions of the group. You will be responsible for initiation of new research projects, and you will participate in ongoing projects. Additionally, you will contribute to the advisory task and teaching responsibilities of the department. The advisory tasks of the research group primarily involves risk assessment of applied microorganisms (microbial plant protection, fermenting strains and probiotics) requested by national and international regulatory bodies. Teaching of students on bachelor, master and PhD level, as well as arrangement of courses offered by DTU Food is also part of the responsibilities of the group.
Eligible candidates
We are looking for a person with some years of experience after the PhD degree, and with practical experience in molecular microbiology. Knowledge about microbial ecology and bacterial interactions will be an advantage. Knowledge about intestinal microbiology, pro- and prebiotics and/or microbial plant protection is desirable, but not an obligate request.
For a position as Senior Researcher the candidate must have academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding a post as Scientist or Postdoc.
We offer a place in a research group with an inspiring environment, lots of interesting ongoing research projects, and good colleges. You should be prepared to explore possibilities for new research projects as well as to contribute to the ongoing projects. You should be comfortable with dealing with many different tasks in parallel, and with an ever-changing environment. It is important that you have excellent communication skills, written as well as orally. Experience with advisory service is desirable, but not a must.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given to
- scientific production and research potential at an international level
- the ability to promote and utilize research results
- an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
- the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
Salary and terms and employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
Further information
For further information please contact: Professor and Research Leader Tine Rask Licht, +45 35887186 , or Head of Research, Bjarke Bak Christensen +45 7234 7188 .
Application procedure:
We must have your online application no later than 10 june 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application (in English), CV, a list of publications indicating scientific highlights, and eventual documentation for experience with teaching and advising.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
PhD position in marine environmental sensor development, Technical University Berlin
Within the framework of the European Community Initial Training Network SENSEnet (www.eu-sensenet.net), we are seeking candidates for a PhD position with a background in experimental physics (diploma or master) or with knowledge in analytical chemistry, marine chemistry or sensor development in environmental science and technology.
The project aims to develop and test in-situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) instrumentation. One task focuses on the development and characterization of SERS active substrates and the other task is to build an underwater-system with improved laser and detection technology for long-term deployment. The system will be tested and deployed in cooperation with SENSEnet partners.
Program Description
Based on the extensive experience of the laser spectroscopy group in marine research, the candidate will be enabled to apply recently developed microsystem laser sources for new in-situ Raman techniques in different spectral regions. This will allow the detection of e.g. organic pollutants in seawater with previously unmatched precision and sensitivity to be tested and verified. Moreover, novel detection approaches like using long optical fibers (length of several kilometers) for deep-sea investigations e.g. on the seafloor were recently applied at TU Berlin in preliminary tests and show great potential for further research. For more details see also:
Shifted excitation resonance Raman difference spectroscopy using a microsystem light source at 488 nm M. Maiwald, K. Sowoidnich, H. Schmidt, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, H.-D. Kronfeldt (M.S. Kim, Shu-I Tu, K. Chao, eds) Advanced Environmental, Chemical, and Biological Sensing Technologies VII, 7673, Proceedings of SPIE, (2010)
Investigations for real-time Raman measurements in the deep-ocean by applying a 1.5 W BA DFB diode laser and long optical fibers H.-D. Kronfeldt, M. Maiwald, H. Ahmad, H. Schmidt, K. Wohlfart, B. Sumpf, A. Klehr, G. Erbert (M.S. Kim, Shu-I Tu, K. Chao, eds) Advanced Environmental, Chemical, and Biological Sensing Technologies VII, 7673, Proceedings of SPIE, (2010)
Microsystem 671 nm light source for shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy M. Maiwald, H. Schmidt, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, H.-D. Kronfeldt, G. Tränkle, Applied Optics, 48, Issue 15, 2789 - 2792 (2009)
The Use of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering for Detection of Organic Pollutants in Costal Waters J. Pfannkuche, PhD thesis, Polish Academy of Sciences (2009)
Rapid shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy with a distributed feedback diode laser emitting at 785 nm, M. Maiwald, G. Erbert, A. Klehr, H.-D. Kronfeldt, H. Schmidt, B. Sumpf, G. Tränkle, Appl. Phys. B 85, 509 - 512 (2006)
See also: http://www.ioap.tu berlin.de/menue/arbeitsgruppen/ag_kronfeldt/veroeffentlichungen/publikationen/
Benefits
The successful candidate should be prepared for a transnational research stay in Germany and has to meet the conditions of the Marie Curie early stage research (ESR) fellowship.
Application Deadline: 30/06/2010
The three-year grant is to be started as soon as possible. Enquiries and applications can be made to Dr. Heinz-Detlef Kronfeldt (kf@physik.tu-berlin.de).
http://www.ioap.tu-berlin.de/menue/arbeitsgruppen/ag_kronfeldt/
Technical University Berlin
Berlin
GERMANY
email kf@physik.tu-berlin.de
www.eu-sensenet.net
The project aims to develop and test in-situ surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) instrumentation. One task focuses on the development and characterization of SERS active substrates and the other task is to build an underwater-system with improved laser and detection technology for long-term deployment. The system will be tested and deployed in cooperation with SENSEnet partners.
Program Description
Based on the extensive experience of the laser spectroscopy group in marine research, the candidate will be enabled to apply recently developed microsystem laser sources for new in-situ Raman techniques in different spectral regions. This will allow the detection of e.g. organic pollutants in seawater with previously unmatched precision and sensitivity to be tested and verified. Moreover, novel detection approaches like using long optical fibers (length of several kilometers) for deep-sea investigations e.g. on the seafloor were recently applied at TU Berlin in preliminary tests and show great potential for further research. For more details see also:
Shifted excitation resonance Raman difference spectroscopy using a microsystem light source at 488 nm M. Maiwald, K. Sowoidnich, H. Schmidt, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, H.-D. Kronfeldt (M.S. Kim, Shu-I Tu, K. Chao, eds) Advanced Environmental, Chemical, and Biological Sensing Technologies VII, 7673, Proceedings of SPIE, (2010)
Investigations for real-time Raman measurements in the deep-ocean by applying a 1.5 W BA DFB diode laser and long optical fibers H.-D. Kronfeldt, M. Maiwald, H. Ahmad, H. Schmidt, K. Wohlfart, B. Sumpf, A. Klehr, G. Erbert (M.S. Kim, Shu-I Tu, K. Chao, eds) Advanced Environmental, Chemical, and Biological Sensing Technologies VII, 7673, Proceedings of SPIE, (2010)
Microsystem 671 nm light source for shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy M. Maiwald, H. Schmidt, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, H.-D. Kronfeldt, G. Tränkle, Applied Optics, 48, Issue 15, 2789 - 2792 (2009)
The Use of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering for Detection of Organic Pollutants in Costal Waters J. Pfannkuche, PhD thesis, Polish Academy of Sciences (2009)
Rapid shifted excitation Raman difference spectroscopy with a distributed feedback diode laser emitting at 785 nm, M. Maiwald, G. Erbert, A. Klehr, H.-D. Kronfeldt, H. Schmidt, B. Sumpf, G. Tränkle, Appl. Phys. B 85, 509 - 512 (2006)
See also: http://www.ioap.tu berlin.de/menue/arbeitsgruppen/ag_kronfeldt/veroeffentlichungen/publikationen/
Benefits
The successful candidate should be prepared for a transnational research stay in Germany and has to meet the conditions of the Marie Curie early stage research (ESR) fellowship.
Application Deadline: 30/06/2010
The three-year grant is to be started as soon as possible. Enquiries and applications can be made to Dr. Heinz-Detlef Kronfeldt (kf@physik.tu-berlin.de).
http://www.ioap.tu-berlin.de/menue/arbeitsgruppen/ag_kronfeldt/
Technical University Berlin
Berlin
GERMANY
email kf@physik.tu-berlin.de
www.eu-sensenet.net
How to Encourage Girls' Scholarization
International PhD Project in Physics of future quantum-based information technologies, Poland
The main aim is to conduct the state-of-the-art research by 12 young scientists during the preparation of their PhD theses. At the same time the programme aims at intensifying international cooperation of the Polish research units. Within the scope of the programme the Foundation covers the stipends for PhD students and research grants including the costs resulting from international cooperation.
Stipends
The project is planned for 12 PhD students.
The succesful candidate will receive personal stipends amounting to 3000 PLN a month.
During the visit at partner laboratories abroad the stipend will be increased up to 4500 PLN.
Those Phd students who need additional social security will receive additional 500 PLN
to cover the latter costs.
Successful candidates will undersign separate agreements with Foundation for Polish Science which will supply the stipends directly to PhD students.
Research grant
The project includes a research grant not exceeding 35 000 PLN yearly/per person (each PhD student). These funds are used for international cooperation (costs of travel), research apparata, computers, office materials, and others.
Location
The project is run in University of Gdańsk by two Institutes:
Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics)
Institute of Experimental Physics
The adress of both institutes is: ul. Wita Stwosza 57, 80-952 Gdańsk, POLAND
The candidates - what is expected ?
The project is addressed, first of all, to graduates of physics and technical physics. On the other hand, the candidates who studied mathematics, biophysics, computer science, astrophysics, astronomy may also be candidates. We welcome open-minded people.
The project is devoted to very modern applications of the quantum mechanics. Therefore, it is expected that the candidates would have good understanding of quantum mechanics. There are, however theoreticaal and experimental subproject, so there is no needed to be scared.
We believe that well-motivated candidates can learn fast and get the necessary knowledge quite quickly. If necessary we shall try to be not only scientific supervisors but also mentors and techers. Seminars and other activities would allow the candidates to refresh the necessary grasp of physics and quantum mechanics.
The project is “international”. Thus, good command of English is required. It is necessary to communicate with foreign collaborators, to study the literature (in fact, there are essentially no source in the language other than English).
Finally, the LaTeX (or equivalent) typesetting method seems to be a standard. It is expected that the candidates would possess the knowledge of this method of preparing the publication of their results.
The first recruitment is planned to occur in the end of June 2010. It is estimated that 6 candidates will be accepted. The second recruitment is planned at the end of the first reporting period, that is, at most, in mid-September 2010. The full recruitment should be ended At the end of September. The candidates will receive the first stipend in October 2010 (the last month of the first reporting period).
More information: Aneta Michałkiewicz, PhD
tel. +48 22 423 14 06 , +48 22 424 03 06 e-mail: fundusze@fnp.org.pl
Source: http://iftia9.univ.gda.pl/~MPD/Candidates/general.html
The main aim is to conduct the state-of-the-art research by 12 young scientists during the preparation of their PhD theses. At the same time the programme aims at intensifying international cooperation of the Polish research units. Within the scope of the programme the Foundation covers the stipends for PhD students and research grants including the costs resulting from international cooperation.
Stipends
The project is planned for 12 PhD students.
The succesful candidate will receive personal stipends amounting to 3000 PLN a month.
During the visit at partner laboratories abroad the stipend will be increased up to 4500 PLN.
Those Phd students who need additional social security will receive additional 500 PLN
to cover the latter costs.
Successful candidates will undersign separate agreements with Foundation for Polish Science which will supply the stipends directly to PhD students.
Research grant
The project includes a research grant not exceeding 35 000 PLN yearly/per person (each PhD student). These funds are used for international cooperation (costs of travel), research apparata, computers, office materials, and others.
Location
The project is run in University of Gdańsk by two Institutes:
Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics)
Institute of Experimental Physics
The adress of both institutes is: ul. Wita Stwosza 57, 80-952 Gdańsk, POLAND
The candidates - what is expected ?
The project is addressed, first of all, to graduates of physics and technical physics. On the other hand, the candidates who studied mathematics, biophysics, computer science, astrophysics, astronomy may also be candidates. We welcome open-minded people.
The project is devoted to very modern applications of the quantum mechanics. Therefore, it is expected that the candidates would have good understanding of quantum mechanics. There are, however theoreticaal and experimental subproject, so there is no needed to be scared.
We believe that well-motivated candidates can learn fast and get the necessary knowledge quite quickly. If necessary we shall try to be not only scientific supervisors but also mentors and techers. Seminars and other activities would allow the candidates to refresh the necessary grasp of physics and quantum mechanics.
The project is “international”. Thus, good command of English is required. It is necessary to communicate with foreign collaborators, to study the literature (in fact, there are essentially no source in the language other than English).
Finally, the LaTeX (or equivalent) typesetting method seems to be a standard. It is expected that the candidates would possess the knowledge of this method of preparing the publication of their results.
The first recruitment is planned to occur in the end of June 2010. It is estimated that 6 candidates will be accepted. The second recruitment is planned at the end of the first reporting period, that is, at most, in mid-September 2010. The full recruitment should be ended At the end of September. The candidates will receive the first stipend in October 2010 (the last month of the first reporting period).
More information: Aneta Michałkiewicz, PhD
tel. +48 22 423 14 06 , +48 22 424 03 06 e-mail: fundusze@fnp.org.pl
Source: http://iftia9.univ.gda.pl/~MPD/Candidates/general.html
Sabtu, 08 Mei 2010
OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards 2010- Epilespy
Job description: The 2010 OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards are proud to offer up to 14, $1,000 scholarships to students across Ontario, who are affected by epilepsy. This year we would like to extend the OBCL Scholarship Awards by offering four additional awards for individuals whose lives have been impacted by epilepsy.
Students will now have the opportunity to apply for four new awards – the Margaret Burka Memorial Grant, the Award of Excellence, the Continuing Studies Award and the Artistic Merit Award in addition to the up to 10 OBCL scholarships awarded annually. These new scholarship are intended to offer opportunities for students previously ineligible for our OBCL Scholarship Awards.
Description of the New Awards:
Margaret Burka Memorial Grant:
This grant is awarded to a student that does not have epilepsy, but is living with the epilepsy of a loved one. This award is intended for an individual who has a loved one, such as a sibling or parent, who has been diagnosed with epilepsy. We understand that epilepsy affects the family as a whole. We are interested in hearing from family members or caregivers whose lives have been changed because of epilepsy. We want to recognize supportive family members and acknowledge how integral these individuals are in the lives of those diagnosed with epilepsy.
Award of Excellence:
This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional individual who has confronted remarkable barriers in their academic and personal lives due to epilepsy, and succeeded. These barriers have likely had an impact on their ability to achieve academic success and in some cases, stood in the way of their academic learning. We invite those who have encountered challenges meeting grade requirements in school to share how they dealt with these obstacles and contined their academic studies.
Continuing Studies Award:
This award is given to an individual, over the age of 21 years, who would like to further their post-secondary education. This award is specifically for adult learners pursuing professional development or re-training. The Continuing Studies Award is intended to encourage individuals who would like to further their education, through career development or career change courses.
Artistic Merit Award:
This award is given to an individual whose strength lies in artistic & visual creative expression. Instead of writing an essay, the applicant will submit an artistic representation of themselves and their own experiences of epilepsy. Possible submissions could include a storyboard, or poster utilizing photographs, collages, drawings, a web site, short video, etc. We would like to encourage individuals who might not consider writing to be their strength, to represent their life with epilepsy in a creative way.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2010
Mail the application form and all requested documents to Epilepsy Ontario:
Contact Us:
OBCL Epilepsy Scholarship Awards
Epilepsy Ontario
308-1 Promenade Circle
Website: www.epilepsyontario.org?
Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 4P8
Phd programme Frontiers in Life Sciences
job description; The international interdisciplinary PhD program “Frontiers in Life Sciences” (French acronym: FdV, for Frontières du Vivant), established in 2006 aims at promoting research projects centered on an understanding of Life requiring the blending of different disciplines.
The graduate school recruits students from all over the world that were trained in any discipline (natural sciences, humanities, medicine…). Partner institutions and foundations ensure the long-term continuation of the program and the international character of the recruitment. In addition, special budget will be devoted to promote students scientific life.
The FdV PhD program accommodates students and visiting professors at the heart of Paris, in FdV-dedicated teaching facilities organized to maximize intellectual exchanges.
The FdV PhD program is part of the “Liliane Bettencourt program” created and funded by the Bettencourt-Schueller Foundation to help creative and talented students develop their PhD in an environment as enrichSTUDENTS :
Application deadline : 30 April 2010ing as the best world graduate programs.
Website: http://www.fdv-paris.org/en/ecole-doctorale-fdv/
Contact us: Centre for Research and Interdisciplinarity (CRI)
Medicine Faculty, site Cochin Port-Royal
Paris Descartes University
24, rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques
75014 Paris, France
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