Postdoctoral Position in Biophysical Chemistry, USA

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States. Postdoctoral Position in Biophysical Chemistry

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate interested in studying light-driven DNA repair in proteins. You will gain valuable expertise in state of the art optical techniques, including Stark spectroscopy, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, and single molecule microscopy.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about recombinant DNA and molecular biology techniques, as well as protein expression, purification, and characterization. We also use quantum chemical computing extensively to support our experimental work.

Your background can be in physical chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related fields, but a fearless approach to instrumentation, including computers, is an asset.

It is hoped to fill the position no later than October 2009 and an earlier start date s possible. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal one or more years based on mutual consent and continued funding. Interested individuals should send a cover letter with a CV and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Robert Stanley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
250B Beury Hall, Department of Chemistry
Temple University
Philadelphia PA 19122
(215) 204-2027
(215) 204-1532 (FAX)

Email: rstanley@temple.edu

http://astro.temple.edu/~rstanley/

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[Australia] Postgraduate Scholarship and Research Fellowship Opportunities - Endeavour Awards 2010

The applications for the 2010 Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2009.


The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government`s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. You may be able to use this information to strengthen your international networks, or simply pass it on to prospective international students seeking scholarships.

The Great Opportunity is Waiting for you
Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards provide you with a unique opportunity to take the next step in your academic or professional career.

Awards in this category include:

* Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
* Endeavour Research fellowships
* Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research fellowships
* Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians
* Endeavour Europe Awards



These Awards are also available to Australians.
Awards range from four months to three years and conditions vary between awards

Benefits of the Awards:

* Receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance and establishment allowance (Up to 173,500)
* Travel and health insurance are provided
* Tuition fees (to a maximum pre-specific limit) are provided with Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
* Develop professional and academic linkages internationally for ongoing collaboration
* Dedicated support network for the duration of your Award
* Membership of the Endeavour Awards Alumni network


How to Apply

Once you have determined your eligibility and read the Applicant Guidelines on the Endeavour Awards website, simply follow the links to the online application.

For Further Information please visit the official site
For guidelines
Email: endeavour.awards {a-t} deewr.gov.au

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Mildura Alumni Scholarship, University of Melbourne

Australia - University of Melbourne
$5000 annual allowance for the normal duration of an undergraduate degree.

Applicants must:

* be admitted to The University of Melbourne through Access Melbourne
* have attended school and resided within a 250 km radius of the Mildura G.P.O for not less than 12 months preceding the date of their initial application for a scholarship;
* require assistance with the expense of moving to Melbourne, living expenses during their course, or tuition fees.

Awards are based on consideration of the following Access Melbourne categories:

* Completed school in a rural or isolated area
* Hardship caused by socio-economic circumstances
* From an under-represented school

How to Apply:

Submit applications for SEAS and Access Scholarships online at www.vtac.edu.au from 4 August.
Number Available: up to 3
Closing Date: SEAS and scholarships applications close on 10 October.
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ugrad/

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[Netherlands] PhD in Geographical Information System at Utrecht University

PhD in Geographical Information System at Utrecht University
Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (1,0 fte)
(Utrecht), 38 hours per week Utrecht University

Job description
Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (GIS)
The candidate will be using geographical information systems to estimate historical and current exposure to ELF and RF electromagnetic fields from base-stations and powerlines for in particular a prospective cohort study consisting of 250.000 members of the general population. The methods to be developed should take into account both exposures at home, at work and elsewhere (commuting, etc.). Field studies in which actual EMF exposure will be measured in order to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of GIS-based exposure assessment methods will be integral part of the work.

The candidate will publish the findings as papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. These papers will form the basis of the PhD thesis for the PhD student.

Requirements
University Graduate
For a Post doc position:
1. PhD degree or within one year of obtaining PhD degree in the field of GIS and/or geostatistics with a focus on health related issues.
2. Established and relevant research focus and continuing research plan.
3. International experience and willingness to build a Dutch and international network.



For a PhD position:
We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with a background (MSc) in the field of Geo Informatics with specialisation in the use of geographic information systems (GIS). The candidate should have strong organisational, communication and writing skills (in English).

In both cases we are looking for a team player who is able to work independently. Experience in the field of characterization and measurement of physical agents through GIS methods and a strong statistical/ methodological interest and experience will be an advantage.

Additional information about the job:
Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (GIS) based exposure assessment for studies on health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Organization
Utrecht University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences of Utrecht University is an interfaculty research institute within the faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Bèta Sciences. Research is carried out in close collaboration with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) Quality of Life. The mission of IRAS is to provide education and research on the human health risks of exposure to potentially harmful agents in the environment, at the workplace and through the food chain.

The research is performed in three divisions
1. Environmental Epidemiology
2. Toxicology
3. Veterinary Public Health

Recently within the Division of Environmental Epidemiology a start has been made with research of health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields. The research is being funded by the ZonMw National Research Programme Electromagnetic Fields and Health and the Seventh Research Framework Programme of the European uni0n. The ZonMw research programme has funded a chair in Epidemiology of Health Effects of Electro Magnetic Fields at IRAS.

The aim of the ZonMw National Research Programme is to keep track of new and existing EMF applications, such as MRI, mobile phone and WIFI use and to enhance the Dutch knowledge infrastructure in the field of electromagnetic fields and health. Research projects will be carried out in extensive collaboration with several national and international research institutions.

In order to be able to perform the studies within this new, ambitious and unique research field IRAS seeks inspired candidates for the following position of either Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (GIS) based exposure assessment for studies on health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000
Salaryscale 10. Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 year with the perspective of prolongation with another 3 or 4 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a temporary full-time appointment of one year with the perspective of prolongation with another 3 or 4 years.
The salary for a full time appointment for a Postdoc will be between EUR 2,861.- and EUR 3,755.- gross per month (scale 10 Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities).
The salary for a full time appointment for a PhD starts at EUR 2,042.- and increases to EUR 2,612.- gross per month in the fourth year of the appointment.

Secondary benefits based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities are excellent in general and include e.g. a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions and salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year end bonus of 8,3% per year. Travel costs for international conferences and working meetings are also included.

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

Prof dr Hans Kromhout
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 9440
E-mail address: h.kromhout@uu.nl

Dr Roel Vermeulen
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 9448
E-mail address: r.c.h.vermeulen@uu.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

- About the organization
- IRAS

Application
You can apply for this job before 26-07-2009 by sending your application to:

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Personnel department
J.C.M. Schoonenberg
by email
s.v.p.

E-mail address: vacatures1@vet.uu.nl

Please send your written application, with motivation, curriculum vitae and addresses of two references.
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 129023.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00351-2047.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/

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[Austria] PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

Description:
The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM) in Linz is looking for 1 PhD student in the field of the optimal control and optimisation. This position is part of the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) project "Numerical verification of optimality and optimality conditions for optimal control problems".

Requirements:
A master`s degree in (applied) mathematics or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate should have an excellent background in applied mathematics, optimization, partial differential equations, and their numerics. Programming skills are desirable.

Salary and Funding:
The research is funded by the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) according to its salary guidelines #8594; "FWF Personalkostensä tze für DoktorandIn neu". The position is limited to three years. Funding for conference visits etc. is available. The position can start from September 1, 2009.



Inquiries and applications:
Please send the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, thesis - if already finished, title and abstract otherwise, references, and letter of motivation), preferably by email, to:

Daniel Wachsmuth
Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM)
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Altenbergerstraß e 69
A-4040 Linz, Austria

website link:
http://people.ricam.oeaw.ac.at/d.wachsmuth/projects/

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[Australia] 2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing at Swinburne University of Technology

2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing at Swinburne University of Technology

Two scholarships at about A$25K each per year for 3 years are now open and applications are invited. Applicants should have a Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.

The successful candidates are required to work on software testing projects related to metamorphic testing. Interested applicants please send cv to both Professor T.Y. Chen and Dr. Huai Liu (tychen@swin.edu.au and hliu@swin.edu.au).



Applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be further contacted. There is no fixed deadline for applications. However, applications will be closed once the 2 scholarships were offered.

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/research/sat/opportunities.html

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[Image] [UEA]PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students. The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20 students will be admitted this first year.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:

a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
b. University provided furnished housing
c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
d. Textbooks will be provided
e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)

3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.



II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum GPA Expectation:

a. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
b. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.

2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:

a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
d. Department facilities or their equivalent
e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions,
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
United Arab Emirates.

4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
Office of Admissions,
United Arab Emirates.

5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.

IV. CONTACTS
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:

. College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae

. College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae

. College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae

Source:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information.pdf

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