PhD/Post doc/Research Assistant positions (23-12-2010)
PhD Position
The "International
Max Planck Research School for global Biogeochemical Cycles" located in
Jena, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in research on biogeochemical cycles in the Earth system. The school offers excellent research possibilities for students to obtain a
PhD degree in a 3-years graduate program.
The elements key to life such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen are continuously exchanged among the land, ocean and atmosphere in what are known as
global biogeochemical cycles. Research in the IMPRS discovers how these cycles function, how they are interconnected, and how they can change with climate or human activity. Students can choose research that combines field observations, laboratory methods development, manipulative experiments, and numerical modelling to tackle current questions in global biogeochemistry. Students will also benefit from a three-month external research visit, specialised courses in e.g. statistics, Earth observation, modelling and
analytical techniques, as well as in soft skills. We are currently accepting applications for
PhD scholarships
Applications for the program are open to well-motivated and highly-qualified students from all countries. A prerequisite is a diploma or
master of science degree in geophysical sciences, environmental sciences,
biological sciences, physics, chemistry,
computer sciences or related fields, including a corresponding thesis. Proficiency in English is required since English is the official language of the program.
Please apply online at
http://www.imprs-gbgc.deOn this site, you will also find details on the IMPRS program, examples of research projects, the application procedure, and information on living in Jena (a dynamic city of science in beautiful landscape).
The online application closes
on January 15, 2011. Successful applicants are expected to join us in spring 2011 and will be offered financial support of roughly 1100 Euros/month to cover their basic living expenses. There are no tuition fees. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.
contact:
IMPRS-gBGC
Anna Goerner
Hans-Knoell-Str. 10
07743 Jena, Germany
online application:
www.imprs-gbgc.deinquiries:
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PhD Position The International
Max Planck Research School ‘Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth’ (IMPRS-PMPG) is a doctoral programme in plant genomics and systems biology at the
Max Planck Institute of
Molecular Plant Physiology and the
University of Potsdam. Talented graduate students are accepted into the programme at regular intervals.
We are currently inviting applications for PhD fellowships to start summer/autumn 2011.
We seek highly motivated students who can tackle scientific problems in modern plant biology. Doctoral projects will focus on systems-oriented approaches using the model plant
Arabidopsis thaliana. Our research combines molecular phenotyping (‘omics’) technologies and cutting-edge analytical techniques with bioinformatics and modelling.
We offer excellent research facilities, interdisciplinary scientific training, and a comprehensive complementary training programme. Our working language is English.
Students holding or about to obtain a Master’s or equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, informatics, mathematics, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
The IMPRS-PMPG is embedded in a vibrant research community with more than 100 doctoral students under the guidance of our faculty, their groups, and departments. The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology is one of the largest
plant research centres in Europe. The
Science Park Potsdam-Golm hosts three
Max Planck Institutes, two Fraunhofer Institutes, the University of Potsdam, and a centre for start-up companies, providing an excellent infrastructure for modern cross-disciplinary training. The campus is located in close proximity to the many research and educational facilities in Berlin.
For further information about the programme and the online application procedure, please visit our website:
http://www-en.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/IMPRS_GoFORSYS/index.htmlApplications will be accepted until
January 28, 2011.
Homepage:
http://www-en.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/IMPRS_GoFORSYS/index.html
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PhD Position
The Microbial Biology Program at the
University of Utah is a Ph.D. program of the Department of Biology that provides an individualized plan of study for students interested in the microbial world.
The participating faculty have cutting-edge research programs in various aspects of molecular, genetic, and evolutionary microbiology.
We admit a small number of Ph.D. candidates each year and provide generous financial support (living stipend, tuition, health insurance and student fees are covered) to all program students.
If you're fascinated by microbes and considering Ph.D. study in this fast-moving field, please explore our web pages to see what our program has to offer.
http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/microbial/http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/microbial/apply.phpDocuments Required:
1. Application form (PDF) - new window (a two-page interactive PDF file that can be submitted to us by e-mail; this form includes sections for a
personal statement, educational summary and test scores.)
2. GRE scores (official copy of test scores)
3. Transcripts (one official copy of transcript from each college or university attended)
4.
Letters of recommendation (PDF) - new window (three or more)
5. TOEFL score (only for applicants whose native language is not English)
microbe
microbe@biology.utah.eduUniversity of Utah
Salt Lake City--------------------------------------------------------
Research Assistant for 1 year,
University of California Santa BarbaraRequirements:
Biological, Medical or
Chemical Lab Technician or comparable skills and experience. Strong organizational and
communication skills, team-oriented approach, comfortable working in a technology oriented environment; good manual dexterity skills, attention to detail, ability to work to a high degree of accuracy. Knowledge of Molecular Biological/Biochemical/Biophysical techniques and familiarity with aseptic procedures and
cell culture techniques is a plus.
Description of workplace:
The California Nanosystems Institute (CNSI), Biological Nanostructures Laboratory (BNL) is a multiuser research facility designed for interdisciplinary work with a focus on biological synthesis and analysis. It is part of the University of California Santa Barbara. The lab serves a broad group of users with diverse backgrounds and houses a growing suite of state-of the art-equipment in the fields of Nanotechnology,
Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry and Protein/Particle Analysis. One of the research focuses of the BNL is the design, development and analysis of targeted drugs against cancer, especially those acting on tumor vasculature and tumor initiating cells. For additional information regarding the CNSI BNL, please visit our website:
http://www.cnsi.ucsb.edu/facilities/nanostructures/biological/index.php.
Job Description:
This is a limited position (maternity leave replacement) for 1 yr. The job encompasses lab management duties, general lab keep up and assistance with scientific experiments. Experiments include cell biological assays, immunological assays and phage display (will train). In addition, assistance in training and support of users for state-of-the Art equipment such as: instruments for chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, dynamic, static and electrophoretic light scattering, molecular biology as well as
cell culture lab and microscopes. Great opportunity for a limited stay abroad to apply existing knowledge and to acquire new skills.
Application package includes a cover letter, CV and contact information for at least one reference.
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Post-doctoral researcher
The
University of Potsdam and the
Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ
German Research Centre for Geosciences, Department 2 “Physics of the Earth”, section 2.2 „Geophysical Deep Sounding", invite applications for a
Post-doctoral researcher (m/f)
Reference: 140/2010
salary scale : TVL 14 - Area East
The appointment is full-time (40 hours per week) for 30 months, starting from
01.03.2011. Place of work: Helmholtz Centre
Potsdam - GFZ,
Germany.
The position is embedded into the framework of GeoEn, a cooperation between the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), Potsdam University and
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, aimed at advancing concepts and innovative technologies for sustainable development of energy resources. The successful candidate will work on the development of Controlled-Source Magnetotelluric (CSMT) processing and imaging tools and instrumentation for applications to the exploration of energy resources such as geothermal reservoirs or gas shales, or monitoring of CO2 storage sites. This includes algorithmic developments for processing and inversion of field CSMT data as well as the application of the newly developed technology in
field experiments.
Tasks:
- CSMT data processing and interpretation, development of optimized processing tools (e.g., for handling noise and specific sources)
- Further development of CSMT modeling and inversion tools
- Organizing and carrying out
field experiments- Publication of the results
Qualifications:
- PhD in
geophysics or related
physical science- Strong background in theoretical and practical aspects of electromagnetic geophysics (CSEM/MT)
- Excellent programming skills, ideally also experience with parallel programming
- Field experience; ability and willingness to participate in field experiments.
Potsdam University and Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ are
equal opportunity employers. The goal is to enhance the percentage of women in the areas where they are underrepresented. Women, therefore, are particularly encouraged to apply.
For questions concerning the position please contact Dr. Rita Streich, +49-
331-288-1248,
rstreich@gfz-potsdam.de, or PD Dr. Oliver Ritter, +49-
331-288-1257,
oritter@gfz-potsdam.de.
Please send applications stating the reference code 140/2010 to: Dr. Rita Streich, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany or by email to
rstreich@gfz-potsdam.de.
Evaluation of applications begins two weeks after this announcement and will continue until the position is filled.
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PhD Position
We offer an open position for a Ph.D. student in the Center for Biochemistry and
Molecular Cell Biology in
Goettingen, Germany. The position is initially limited for three years and will be financed by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Topic: Peptidases in
cell migrationProlyl peptidases are a small group of enzymes that have the unique ability to cleave a
peptide bond following the
amino acid proline. Members of this family play important roles in regulating the activity of
peptide hormones and neuropeptides. Recently we showed that DPP9, a cytoplasmic member of this family, plays a role in the maturation of
MHC class I antigenic peptides and is rate limiting for the degradation of most proline-containing peptides in the cytoplasm.
To learn more on the physiological functions of DPP9 we searched for novel interacting partners of this enzyme. In our screens we identified proteins that function in cell migration, an important process for
embryonic development, wound healing and the immune response. The aim of this project is to characterize these
novel protein interactions using molecular and biochemical assays as well as cell biology based assays (more information regarding the lab can be found in
http://www.uni-bc.gwdg.de/index.php?id=304)
We are looking for a motivated and hard working Ph.D. applicant who is curious and open for new challenges. A good understanding in biochemistry is essential, and experience in
cell culture and
molecular biology is an advantage. The successful candidate will join a young and still growing group, in a stimulating and dynamic working environment with highly interacting groups and excellent research facilities.
If you are interested, please send your applications containing your curriculum vitae, University certificates and a
cover letter summarizing
relevant work experience and motivation to
rgeiss@gwdg.de. Alternatively, applications can be send by mail to:
Dr. Ruth Geiss-Friedlander, Department of Biochemistry I,
Georg-August University of Göttingen,
Humboldtallee 23, 37073 Goettingen, Germany.
Ruth Geiss-Friedlander
rgeiss@gwdg.deGeorg-August-University of
GoettingenGoettingen
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PhD Position
The group for
Stem Cell Biology & Regeneration at the ZMBE - Institute of Cell Biology and the European Institute for Molecular Imaging, both at the Westphalian Wilhelms University Muenster / Germany have an
open Position for a
PhD – Student
Applications are invited for a joint position within the groups of Dr. Jens Schwamborn and Prof. Dr. Andreas Jacobs to investigate the regulation of neural
stem cells during disease associated neuroinflammation.
We investigate how the proliferation and differentiation of adult neural stem cells is regulated. In particular, we are interested in the question how the grade of differentiation of a cell is determined and how stem cell maintenance works. The overall aim of our work is to make endogenously present adult neural stem cells applicable for therapeutic approaches aiming for the replacement of neurons that are lost during neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Parkinson’s disease)
Successful applicants should have a strong interest in Neurobiology und Imaging (PET, BLI etc.), particularly experience in molecular cloning and work with viruses would be a plus. We are looking for highly motivated people who share our passion for research, are interested in aquiring new skills and wish to be part of an international team.
Further Information:
http://zmbe.uni-muenster.de/institutes/izb/stemres_de.htmhttp://www.uni-muenster.de/EIMI/Please send your application via E-Mail to:
jschwamb@uni-muenster.deDr. Jens C. Schwamborn
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
ZMBE, Institute of Cell Biology
Stem Cell Biology and Regeneration group
Von-Esmarch-Str. 56
48149 Münster
Germany
Phone: +49-251-83-57183
E-Mail:
jschwamb@uni-muenster.deWeb:
http://zmbe.uni-muenster.de/institutes/izb/stemres_de.htm
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Post doctoral position
Two new
Postdoctoral positions in Plant Cell Wall Biology (position #1) and Oomycete Cell Wall Biology (position #2) are available immediately (posted 21 December 2010)
Overview: Two post-doctoral research scientist positions are available immediately in the Bulone group, at the Division of Glycoscience (Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Stockholm Sweden).
Position #1: The research program comprises the characterization of key genes involved in plant cell wall biosynthesis -including expression in planta and in heterologous systems, purification and biochemical characterization of recombinant enzymes. The work also involves the
metabolic engineering of
plant cell walls and microbial systems as well as analyses of plant cell walls and polysaccharides synthesized in vitro.
Position #2: The research program comprises the characterization of key genes involved in the formation of oomycete cell walls and the assessment of their products as a target for anti-oomycete drugs.
For a full description of the positions and the application procedure please go to the following website where you will be directed to the corresponding PDF files online:
http://www.biotech.kth.se/glycoscience/Open_positions
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