Ph.D. Scholarship offered by SISSA, Itlay

Ph.D. Scholarship offered by SISSA, Itlay

For the academic year 2012/2013, SISSA offers the possibility of obtaining the Ph.D. degree in the following fields:  Applied Mathematics (4 positions)  Astroparticle Physics (4 positions)  Astrophysics (5 positions)  Functional and Structural Genomics (7 positions)  Geometry (4 positions)  Mathematical Analysis (4 positions)  Mathematical Physics (4 positions)  Cognitive Neuroscience (6 positions)  Neurobiology (7 positions)  Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems (4 positions)  Statistical Physics (5 positions)  Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter (6 positions)  Theory of Elementary Particles (5 positions) The School offers grants (currently € 1.135,00 net/month approximately), depending on the amount of funds available, to students who have made a specific request in the online application. The grant is awarded for three years, extendable for a fourth year subject to approval by the School authorities. A contribution towards living expenses of the amount of € 1.200,00 gross per year will also be awarded to those who will submit a regular rental contract. Information about admission:  Announcements and deadlines  Online Application  Online Application FAQ  Other info: Students@SISSA wiki  PhD E-mail contact

IRENA Scholarship for Master

IRENA Scholarship for Master

Applicants for IRENA’s Scholarship Programme will be admitted in accordance to the academic standards and regulations of Masdar Institute. Out of those who passed, IRENA will select the winning candidates in accordance with additional criteria that can be found in this document or on IRENA’s
website.
IRENA MSc Scholars are required to join a renewable energy related research project for the duration of their scholarship. Upon the commencement of each semester, during the orientation week, MASDAR Institute will inform all new students about the current research projects. Out of these projects IRENA scholars shall select a renewable energy topic related to any of the six renewable energy sources that IRENA is mandated to work on, namely: Biomass, Geothermal, Hydro, Ocean, Solar, and Wind. Moreover, the final thesis shall be written on a renewable energy related topic.
While IRENA scholars will benefit from the additional services offered by IRENA, they still must adhere to MASDAR Institute’s policies and procedures, as set out in the MASDAR Institute’s Student Academic Handbook.
During the two years Programme at MASDAR Institute, IRENA’s MSc scholars will work on a research project relevant to renewable energies and can select between eight MSc Programmes. The study is completed with a Master thesis.
More information
Scholarship


Full scholarship for 2 years (including tuition, textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptop, and travel expenses) with no bonds upon graduation
Cost of living allowance
IRENA MSc Scholars will benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and a unique direct contact to IRENA experts and their first-hand information on current renewable energy developments
Eligibility
Submit your application, if you comply with the following MASDAR Institute criteria:
Relevant undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information technology
Minimum CGPA required: 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Competence in spoken and written English. Minimum TOEFL score: 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. Minimum academic IELTSscore: 6.5.
Minimum GRE quantitative score: 700(or 155 on the new scale) .
Academic record and credentials must indicate the ability to achieve distinction
And the following IRENA criteria:
Desired specialisation within the chosen MSc programme.
Description of knowledge already acquired in the field of renewable energies and relevant previous professional engagements or experience.
In case of equal aptitude, priority access will be given to applicants from Developing Countries.
Application
Interested students can apply for an IRENA MSc Scholarship directly through MASDAR Institute’s website. Applications have to be submitted
electronically. All required proofs and certificates have to be sent to MASDAR Institute. A list of the required documents can be found on MASDAR Institute’s website.
Important: Please note that you have to indicate your interest in an IRENA Scholarship on Masdar Institute online application form by activating the appropriate box. Otherwise you will apply for a common MASDAR scholarship and you will not be able to benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and other advantages.
IRENA’s MSc scholarship is now open for application and will be closed on 31 May 2012 for the Academic Year 2012-2013. Apply online via MASDAR Institute’s website, and indicate that you are applying for an IRENA Scholarship.
If you need further information on IRENA scholarship please contact: scholars@irena.org

Post Doctoral Fellow

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

(ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY)

(http://www.utm.my)

 

Post Doctoral
Johor (Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Responsibilities:

Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

 

This scheme provides fund for appointment of Post Doctoral Research Fellow who will conduct full time research work, and thereby contributes towards enhancing and strengthening research work in a particular research area. Candidate must be a Doctorate in related field of studies from a recognized Institution of Higher Education.

Requirements:

Job Requirements

 

1.Application must be made by the Post Doctoral candidate through his/her UTM supervisor.

2.Candidates either Malaysian or Non- Malaysian are welcome.

3.Non-Malaysian post doctoral candidates need to prove his/her proficiency in English throughTOEFL (minimum score 600) or IELTS (minimum score 6.5).

 

Terms of Appointment:

1. The tenure for the post-doctoral fellowship is one (1) year, subject to research performance.
2. Monthly allowance is between RM 5,000-RM 7,000 based on his/her proven skills and experiences.
3. Travel expenses will be covered by UTM (economy class return only).

Documents to be attached together with application form.

1. Passport (page to verify passport number)
2. Recent photograph
3. Academics certificates (Diploma/*Bachelors/Masters/*PhD or Senate approval letter)
4. TOEFL/IELTS/ others equivalent certificates
5. CV
6. Research Proposal

Selection Criteria

1. Total amount of research grant must be more than RM 250,000.00.
2. Valid duration of research project must be at least 12 months.
3. Preference will be given to contract, technofund and sciencefund projects.

Any inquiries and applications are welcome and should be addressed to Mrs. Punithavalli Marimuthu, Senior Assistant Registrar at (607) 5537807 or email to sp-punithavalli@utm.my and kindly visit athttp://www.utm.my/registrar/jobutm.html#

New Zealand-ASEAN Scholarship

New Zealand-ASEAN Scholarship

The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards seek to make a substantial contribution to ASEAN’s development by providing opportunities for postgraduate study (i.e. Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s degree and doctorate/PhD) in New Zealand.

The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards (NZ-AS) are part of the New Zealand’s official development assistance to the ASEAN region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), through the New Zealand Aid Programme, delivers this scholarships scheme.

Under the NZ-AS scheme, up to 170 scholarships are available to candidates from ASEAN countries. From the total of 170, up to 50 scholarships per annum are available for Indonesian applicants.

The scholarships are for full-time study (see the scholarships benefits) at one of nine eligible New Zealand institutions. See the list of eligible New Zealand education institutions

Who can apply?

Individuals who meet the following profile may apply for the NZ-AS scholarships:

• From the public or private sector;
• With a proposed field of study in support of sustainable economic development (as the core focus of the New Zealand Aid Programme), especially on agriculture, renewable energy (geothermal) and disaster risk management;
• Strong candidates from all areas will be considered, especially candidates who can demonstrate leadership qualities and potential for future leadership;
• Preferably be under 40 years of age at the time of application for Masters and under 45 years of age at the time of application for PhD;
• Those with work experience in a field relevant to their intended course of postgraduate study, and able to demonstrate a connection between their previous field of study and their intended field of postgraduate study;
• Applicants must also meet the general eligibility criteria outlined in the ASEAN Scholarships under Indonesia Country Portfolio.

Targeted candidates:

• Individuals from eastern Indonesia (West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, North Maluku, Papua and West Papua);
• Individuals prioritised who are from the Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry, Mineral Resources and Energy, Marine Resources and Fisheries, (including relevant research institutions under those Ministries); Environment; Tourism; Education, Foreign Affairs, National Police, National Agency for Planning and Development and Ministry of Defence (civilian officials).

Timeframe

11 April 2012: Applications due
August/September 2012: Short-listed candidates interviewed and IELTS tests administered, if required
October/November 2012: Successful candidates informed
January 2013: English language training commences
January 2013: Pre-departure briefing

Contacts

For further information and to submit an application please contact PT Austraining Nusantara (PTAN), the managing service contractor for New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards in Indonesia:

PT. Austraining Nusantara (PTAN)
PO BOX 1808
Jakarta Pusat 10018
Tel: 021 5292 0810
Fax: 021 5292 0818
Email: nzas.info@cbn.net.id

MSc/PhD Scholarship In Malaysia

MSc/PhD studentships (2 positions)

Applications are invited for two Msc/ PhD studentships at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for the following project:

Project title: A novel low-cost multiplexing technique for optical communication systems

This research work focuses on the design and development of a novel multiplexing technique for high speed optical fiber communication systems over a single wavelength and WDM. In this technique, the multiplexing process occurs in electrical domain using only one modulator for any number of users which will reduce the cost significantly. Based on the preliminary results proposed multiplexing technique has smaller spectral width; therefore it is expected to leads towards better spectral efficiency and dispersion tolerance in comparison to existing techniques such as TDM and DQPSK. The proposed technique is able to support many users per Wavelength (WDM channel). Therefore, it is expected that the capacity of the WDM channels can be increased tremendously by using this technique. Therefore the work will be extended further to include the proposed technique over WDM system.

As far as the OSI 7-layer Reference Model is concerned, the research works essentially cover the physical layer.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the studentship preferably from January 2012. The project is funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia.

For further details, please contact and send resume to the Principal Investigator of the project:

Dr Amin Malek Mohammadi

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Nottingham
Amin.Malek@nottingham.edu.my   

PhD studentships (2 positions)

Applications are invited for two PhD studentships at the Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for the following projects.

Project Title:  Computational study of the effect of green spaces on urban heat island

Synopsis of the Project: Trees are presently grown along roadside without regard to its contributions to air pollution.  Many of these trees being planted presently look weak and yellow.  Moreover, it is well known that trees and other vegetation contribute to the formation of ozone through emission of volatile phytochemicals.  The presence of tree canopies will also alter the wind flow and thus the urban microclimate in a street canyon.  Therefore we need a better understanding of what role and to what degree trees play in changing the quality of urban life, before we champion tree-planting in urban areas.

A combination of computational and field measurement techniques will be employed in the present study.  Field experiments are chosen as our primary tool to obtain scientific evidences of the large bio-diversity in different situation.  Computational modelling is then used as a prognostic model to explore the underlying physical phenomenon like wind flow and air pollutant dispersion characteristics in urban situation situations.  These obtained numerical results will be used to compare with existing urban configurations.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the studentship preferably from September 2011. The project is funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia.

Project Title:  Dispersion and alignments of carbon nano-fibres 

Synopsis of the Project: In the manufacturing of fibre mats from recycled carbon fibres, the process involves procedures similar to conventional paper making when fibres are dispersed along a homogeneous fluid system.  However the difference between this process and conventional paper making is that the orientation and alignment of these cut fibres have significant effect in the overall strength of the mat.  This project intends to study the process computationally and investigate the various parameters involved.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the studentship preferably from September 2011. The project is funded by the Cradle Investments, Technical Fibre Products and Boeing

Project Title:  Dispersion carbon nano-tubes in a convective system

Synopsis of the Project: This project intends to study mathematically the dispersion of carbon nanotubes in a convective system.  The main objective is to understand how the suspension of carbon nanotubes can alter the characteristics of the fluid and how this characteristics can be changed via hydrodynamics.

For further details, please contact and send resume to the Principal Investigator of the project:

Professor Andrew Chan

Professor of Fluid Mechanics
Department of Civil Engineering
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

E-mail:  andy.chan@nottingham.edu.my

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Human Anatomy

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - Human Anatomy 

RMIT University (View all jobs from this organisation)

• To commence  in June 2012
• Bundoora location

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments. The School of Medical Sciences (SMS) has a staff compliment of approximately 100 staff plus sessional staff.  With expertise in the disciplines Cell Biology and Anatomy, Exercise Sciences, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiations, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy we continue to collaborate with industry, government and community to foster partnerships and clusters of expertise.

SMS is recruiting a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to work in the Cell Biology and Anatomy Discipline.  Reporting through to the Discipline Head, Cell Biology and Anatomy, you will lecture in human anatomy and contribute to teaching in the Biomedical Science program together with service teaching into Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Chinese Medicine programs.

You will possess a PhD in Biomedical Science or a related science or equivalent, combined with relevant experience and a proven research record.  Whilst maintaining advances in your scholarly, research and professional capabilities, you will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the teaching team.

Personally, you have well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with commitment to continuous course improvement, delivery, quality management processes and a willingness and capability to participate in research team activities.

To review the position description for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer role, please see below.  For further information, contact Professor Owen Woodman on +61 3 9925 7305.  Please note that all applicants should address a response to the Key Selection Criteria which is within the position description, as a separate document to your updated Cover Letter and CV.

Ph.D Assistantships in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ph.D Assistantships in Chemistry and Biochemistry



The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry http://www.sdstate.edu/chem/ at South Dakota State University http://www.sdstate.edu/ offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in chemistry with tracks in chemistry and biochemistry.
Students can be admitted into the program with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry. Because many research projects are inter-disciplinary or trans-disciplinary in nature, students with prior training in areas such as biology, environmental science, geology, mathematics or physics are strongly encouraged to apply for admission.
Research Programs
The Department’s graduate research programs fall into three thematic interdisciplinary focus areas: biochemistry with an emphasis on biophotonics/biophysical chemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry and green chemistry, and chemical education. Within these interdisciplinary focus areas, students can select research projects within the traditional subdisciplines of chemistry; analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical.
Currently active research groups are in drug discovery and delivery, organic synthesis, materials chemistry and self-assembly, chromatography, cell signaling, environmental chemistry of organic contaminants, chemistry of climate change, photochemistry, natural products chemistry, biosensor development, biophysical chemistry, computational chemistry, and solid-state NMR.
Additional information can be found on the department’s website: http://www.sdstate.edu/chem/
Research Instrumentation
The Department is equipped with modern core instrumentation facilities to support its research program including the Core campus NMR facility, Core campus mass spectrometry facility and Core campus proteomics facility.
All students admitted to the program receive an assistantship and tuition support.
Additional Information can be requested by completing this form http://www.sdstate.edu/chem/grad/gradinfo_form.cfm or e-mailing the department at gradchem@sdstate.edu.
To apply for admission go to the on-line Graduate School application portal: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=sdstate-g

Durham University Commonwealth Scholarships

Durham University has three Commonwealth Shared Scholarships to award to three high-calibre international students from Commonwealth developing nations who will be joining one of the following taught Masters courses in 2012/13:

The scholarships are jointly funded by the Department for International Development and Durham University.  Each covers the cost of one return journey between the award-holder’s home and Durham (economy class), and provides full payment of tuition fees, a stipend of £844 per month, an arrival allowance, a grant of a £200 towards the cost of study travel and a grant of £225 towards the cost of thesis binding (2010 figures).

Eligible Programmes

• Department of Anthropology
  MSc Medical Anthropology
  MSc Sustainability, Culture and Development
• School of Applied Social Sciences
  MA Social Work Studies
• Department of Geography
  MSc Risk and Environmental Hazards
  MA Risk, Health and Public Policy
• School of Government and International Affairs
  MA International Studies
• School of Engineering and Computing Sciences
  MSc Internet Systems and eBusiness
  MSc Communications Engineering
  MSc New and Renewable Energy

The deadline by which applications must be submitted is Friday 13 April 2012. The successful candidate will be notified in due course.

Apply Online

https://bannerss.dur.ac.uk/blive_ssb/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon

Post-Doc Research Fellow at Charles University

Post-Doc Research Fund for Foreign Young Researchers* Wishing to Work at Charles University in Prague

A/ Basic Description and Goal

As a ‘research university’ CU has an interest in the development of research. It is therefore desirable that high-quality post-doctoral researchers from abroad should participate in work at top CU/faculty centres and collaborate here on the intensive development of scientific research and scholarship. The goal of this project is to attract promising post-docs who will research a chosen theme at the relevant centres of CU. The main initiator is always the relevant department/centre of the faculty/institute which has an interest in the research area/project concerned. The CU Research Board is involved in the management of the process. Fund at CU for Foreign ‘Post-Doc‘ Researchers started on August 1st 2011.

B/ Conditions for Realisation

a) The scientific-research centre/department of the faculty has the prerequisites (space, necessary technical resources etc.) to accept a foreign applicant in the category of research workers for work on the relevant research project.

b) The university has the financial resources (non-investment) to cover the essential expenses for conducting the research project and to cover the salary of the applicants.

c) The post-doc worker is accepted to work on the research project for a period of two years

d) Stays are planned in three areas (humanities, natural sciences and medical fields).

C/ Procedure

1. The research centre proposes a viable theme (annotation), falling within its research activities, to be tackled by the applicant's project. After being conveyed to the relevant department of the faculty, this theme is made public in the accessible media (pages of the faculty, CU, foreign portals). One component of this publicization is the proposal of the faculty submitted directly also at the foreign faculty with which the home centre has co-operative research ties.

2. After consultation with the research centre proposing the theme, the applicant draws up a detailed project and submits it to the faculty by a stated deadline. His/her application includes a CV and list of publications, a statement from his/her PhD supervisor and a letter of recommendation from the head of the department/institute where the applicant studied for his/her doctorate (‘Application for post-doc grant at Charles University in Prague‘ and ‘Letter of Reference‘).

3. The faculty passes the application with project details to the CU Rectorate by a stated deadline. Academic communication will proceed with the research centre proposing the theme.

4. The University Committee of five members is appointed by the Rector. This evaluates the project, makes a recommendation and determines the order on whether it should be granted funds from the ‘Post-DocResearch Fund‘ for the relevant year. The definitive allocation of funds is approved by the Rector.

5. The applicant is informed of the results of the procedure, including the possible date of commencement of the stay, and completes the necessary formalities (visa etc.).

6. After the first year of work on the project, the University Committee as determined above will – by means of an interview with the post-doc worker – evaluate the results achieved and will confirm the continuation of his/her stay for the following year. This interim checking process will include a written report from the head of the centre (mentor) on the course of progress of the project. The result of the interview is then handed on to the CU Rectorate's International Affairs Office.

7. Towards the end of the two-year period the realisation of the project is evaluated by the CU University Committee (presentation of final conclusions with submission of publications), and the committee produces a report on the realisation of the project. The CU Research Board is then informed of the result.

D/ Schedule

The applications will be considered twice in the academic year.

For the year 2012, there are two deadlines for the applications submissions at the Rectorate: 15^th November 2011 and 20^th March 2012.

The candidates must respect the deadlines given in the proposition of the research centre/institute.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AT THE CHARLES UNIVERSITY

From : 1st of July 2012   Until : 1st of July 2014

* Faculty of Social Sciences

Title: Social space: a transdisciplinary issue of knowledge in the areas studies

The project of research proposes to question the valuable assets of spatiality in social sciences theoretical inquiries. The project intends to propose a reflexion to the following question: To what extend the social space is (or isn’t) a transdisciplinary issue of knowledge in social sciences ?

Besides an historiographical and theoretical research, the project aims at proposing a teaching activity in the form of a monthly seminar where scholars (PhD student and researchers) of the faculty will be introduced with theories of place and space in the area studies and will discuss the potential assets of these concepts for their own researches.

To perform the tasks, the research will follow two complementary axis. The first one is dedicated to  the introduction of space in theoretical inquiries in the area studies.

The second axis will question the geographical point of view of cultural memory. This axis is directly linked to researches at the UNCE Centrum pro výzkum kolektivní paměti led by doc. PhDr. Jiří Vykoukal, CSc.

Axis 1. The introduction of space in theoretical inquiries in the area studies: In this axis, we will question the increasing number of empirical and theoretical problematics in the area studies that introduced spatiality as an object of research. We will analyze to what extend the social space in social sciences is not only an object of analysis, but a tool of comprehension and interpration of social phenomena.

Axis 2. Questioning social pasts in the present: toward a cultural geographical inquiry of spatial diachrony.

If the social construction of time and the social relation to space have been largely studied separately, we consider that the deconstruction of scientific conception of time and space and, especially, their relations, permits to approach the spatial phenomena in the variety of its temporalities. Through the analysis of the socio anthropological relation to places and spaces the project proposes a cognitive access to the way societies construct their relation to the pasts.

Contact person: JUDr. PhDr. Tomáš Karásek, Ph.D.

Email:  prodekan.zahranicni@fsv.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 251 080 278

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Social Sciences, Smetanovo nábř. 995/6

110 01 Prague 1, CZ

* Faculty of Law

Title: Comparative Rights of EU Citizens and their Family Members in the Czech Republic and in other EM Member State(s): Transition and Implementation of the Directive 2004/38/EC of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States

Contact person: Prof. JUDr. Luboš Tichý, CSc.

Email:  lubos.tichy@prf.cuni.cz

Tel.: + 420 221 005 576

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Law, Centrum právní komparistiky, nám. Curiových 7

116 46 Prague 1, CZ

* Faculty of Physical Education and Training

Titles:

1. Identification of rates for sports talent in the young generation

2. Individual reflection of physical activities in an environment of postmodern society

Contact person: Doc. PaedDr. Bronislav Kračmar, CSc.,

Email:  hruskova@ftvs.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 220 172 004

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education and Training,

José Martího, 31, 116 32 Prague 6, CZ

* Faculty of Natural Sciences

Title: Numerical modelling of unsaturated soils

Contact person: Doc. RNDr. David Mašín, Ph.D.

Email: masin@natur.cuni.cz

Tel: +420 221 951 552

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Institute of Hydrogeology, Engineering

Geology and Applied Geophysics,

Albertov 6, 128 43 Prague 2, CZ

Title: The role of seed bank in plant invasions: metaanalytical and experimental approach

Contact person: Prof. RNDr. Vojtěch Jarošík, CSc.

Email: jarosik@cesnet.cz or  vojtech.jarosik@natur.cuni.cz

Tel: +420 221 951 854

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Ecology,

Viničná 7, 128 43 Prague 2, CZ

Title: Interspecific hybridization, gene flow, and cryptic diversity in the Daphnia longispina species complex

Contact person: Doc. RNDr. Adam Petrusek, Ph.D.

Email:  petrusek@cesnet.cz

Tel.: +420 221 951 874

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science, Department of Ecology,

Viničná 7, Prague 2, CZ

* Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen

Title: The early embryonic development – regulatory mechanisms of differentiation

Contact person: Doc. MUDr. Milena Králíčková, Ph.D.

Email:  milena.kralickova@lfp.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 604 724 171, +420 377 593 321

Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Dpt. of Histology and Embryology

Karlovarská 48, 301 00 Pilsen CZ

* 1st Faculty of Medicine

Title: Developmental mechanisms of arrhythmias

The successful candidate will work under the direction of David Sedmera on a project elucidating developmental mechanisms of arrhythmias using the techniques of high-speed optical mapping of electrical activation in the embryonic heart established in the lab (Reckova et al., 2003) in combination with state-of-the-art morphological techniques (in situ hybridization, immunoconfocal microscopy, 3D reconstruction techniques). The model organisms used by the laboratory are avian embryos in ovo and transgenic mice. This line of research has a close relationship with the other directions of the laboratory that include work on hypoxia (Nanka et al., 2008) and pathogenesis of embryonic heart failure (deAlmeida et al., 2007).The candidate would also benefit from close interaction with the Departments of Developmental Cardiology and Cardiovascular Morphogenesis at Institute of Physiology of the Academy of Sciences, located half an hour away in the campus of biomedical institutes at Krc (www.biomed.cas.cz/fgu).

Contact person: Ass. Prof. David Sedmera, MD., D.Sc.

Email :  david.sedmera@lf1.cuni.cz

Tel. +420 224 965 941

Charles University in Prague, First Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy

U nemocnice 3, 128 00 Prague CZ

* Third Faculty of Medicine

Title: Electrophysiological recording of the spinal cord functions during spine surgery

Contact person: Ass. Prof. Martin Krbec, M.D., Ph.D.

Email:  krbec@fnkv.cz

Tel.: +420 267 162 431

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,

Šrobárova 50, 100 34 Prague 10, building H, CZ

Title: Mitochondrial dysfunction in initial stages of metabolic disorders

Contact person: MUDr. Jan Trnka Ph.D. MPhil.

Email:  jan.trnka@lf3.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 267 102 407

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology-Division of Biochemistry,

Ruská 87, 100 00 Prague 2, CZ

Title: Mechanism of spinal cord stimulation in pain suppression

Contact person: Ass. Prof. MVDr. Šimon Vaculín, Ph.D.

Email:  simon.vaculin@lf3.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 224 923 241

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Normal, Pathological and Clinical Physiology,

Ruská 87, 100 00 Prague 2, CZ

Title: Modulation of GABA B receptor for neuropathic pain treatment

Contact person: Ass. Prof. MUDr. Miloslav Franěk, Ph.D.

Email:  franek@lf3.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 224 923 241

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine, Department of Normal, Pathological and Clinical Physiology,

Ruská 87, 100 00 Prague 2, CZ

Title: Biological high-resolution X-ray imaging using Medipix detectors

Contact person: MUDr. Jan Trnka Ph.D. MPhil.

Email:  jan.trnka@lf3.cuni.cz

Tel.: +420 267 102 407

Charles University in Prague, Third Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology-Division of Biochemistry,

Ruská 87, 100 00 Prague 2, CZ

* Charles University in Prague, Environment Center

Title: Behavior and Environmental Economics: Applied Econometrics

More specifically, we invite applications in the field of applied econometrics with applications to residential energy demand and valuation of health benefits by stated preference techniques. Experience in the field of household energy demand, mortality risk valuation, conjoint choice modelling will be an asset. It is assumed that the applicant will collaborate with research fellows working in Environmental Economics & Sociology Unit of this Center.

Contact person:  Dr. Milan Ščasný

Email:  milan.scasny@czp.cuni.cz

Tel: +420 220 199 460

Charles Univesity in Prague, Environment Center, José Martíno 407/2

130 00 Prague 6, CZ

Application forms

The applicant should provide following application forms and documents:

•   Application form
•   Letter of Reference
• Detailed CV
• List of publications
• Copy of university diploma

Post Doctoral Fellow Biology

Uppsala University, Sweden, invites online application for the opening of Post Doc in Biology for local PhD


 Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology



This postdoctoral position forms a part of a new project on genetic conflict, funded by the European Research Council and the Swedish Research Council. The entire project will employ some 6-8 postdocs and PhD students, apart from a full time TA and the PI, and will strongly encourage interactions and collaborations within the group.

Salary and appointment: Period of appointment is two years. Uppsala University adopts an individual salary policy but the starting salary for postdoctoral researchers is typically about 29.000 SEK per month and includes full social benefits.

Eligibility:
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D, or an exam which is judged comparable to a PhD, that was completed within three years of the application deadline. Applicants that received their PhD earlier than this date will be considered if special circumstances exist (such as prolonged periods of illness, parental leave, military service, union duties and others of similar character).

Qualifications and merits:

We seek candidates with a documented expertise in quantitative genetic analyses and with a firm understanding of life history theory. Experience of laboratory work with insects is a merit as is previous experience of work with respirometry assays of metabolism. Because the holder of this position will collaborate and interact closely with other members of the group, we will put emphasis on both independence and ability to collaborate.

To apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications and a short (1-3 pages) description of past research accomplishments and future research ambitions. Applicants should also include names and e-mail addresses of two referees and should specify the date they will be available to begin the position.

For further information about the position, please contact the PI of the group:

Professor Göran Arnqvist (phone +46 18 471 2645, e-mail Goran.Arnqvist@ebc.uu.se). The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations), phone +46 18 471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), phone +46 18 471 1996, and Stefan Djurström, Seko (the Union of Service and Communication Employees), phone +46 18 471 3315.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than March 20, 2012 (UFV-PA 2012/67). Use the link below to access the on-line application portal.

http://www2.personalavd.uu.se/jobb/appform.php?lang=en&case=UFV-PA%202012/67