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Germany - 2009 University of Heidelberg HBIGS MSc Fellowship Program in Biosciences

The Graduate School offers three fellowships for outstanding students from Africa, per year, enabling them to enroll in one of the Masters programs at the Faculty of Biosciences.

Each fellowship amounts to € 8000 p.a. and can be granted for up to two years to candidates who have a Bachelors degree in Biosciences and who wish to obtain their Masters degree in Molecular Biosciences or Molecular Biotechnology, respectively, in Heidelberg. To apply for one of the fellowships, please, include a separate letter with your application form in which you explain your financial situation.

The fellows are expected to reach the international education standard either within one year of Masters training to compete in the integrated MSc/PhD track, or after two years to compete in the “normal track” for a PhD position offered by the Graduate School.

The Faculty of Biosciences offers Bachelor programs in “Biology (90 places)”, “Molecular Cell Biology (30 places)”, and “Molecular Biotechnology (45 places)”. In 2007, a new Masters program in “Molecular Biosciences” (120 places) was launched, with Majors in “Cancer Biology”, “Developmental Biology”, “Evolution and Ecology”, “Infectious Diseases”, “Molecular and Cellular Biology”, “Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology of Plants”, “Neuroscience” and “Systems Biology”. A Masters program in “Molecular Biotechnology” (30 places), with Majors in “Drug Development”, “Bioinformatics” and “Biophysical Chemistry” has been established in 2004, in collaboration with the Faculties of Biosciences, Mathematics and Chemistry.

Continue Reading October 27th, 2008

Italy - 2008 / 2009 University of Padua Doctoral Scholarships in Various Fields

Admission to the University’s Research Doctorate Schools and Courses is governed by a competition.
Applicants must be in possession of the Italian Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale or an academic qualification issued by a foreign university and recognized as equivalent to the aforementioned qualifications by the academic authorities or by interuniversity agreements of cooperation and mobility. If the foreign qualification has not yet been recognized as equivalent by the academic bodies of an Italian University, the competent body of each School/Course will decide on its equivalence.

Announcement of competition for admission to Doctoral Schools and Doctoral Courses – A.Y. 2008/09 – 24th series
Deadline: 2nd October 2008

Continue Reading September 19th, 2008

USA - Northwestern University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Single Molecule Biophysics

A postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics is available in the Messersmith group at Northwestern University. The overall goals of the research are to elucidate the molecular details of mussel adhesive protein adhesion (for example, see PNAS 2006, 103, 12999). We seek self-motivated individuals interested in a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment where fundamental biophysics experiments inform the development of biologically inspired materials. For more information on the group please visit our website http://biomaterials.bme.northwestern.edu/index.asp.

Experience in designing, conducting and interpreting single molecule pulling experiments is required. Candidates with experience in AFM single molecule pulling experiments, cantilever tip modification, and peptide or polymer chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

One of the top-ranked universities in the country, Northwestern University, combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students, faculty and staff with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

Continue Reading September 1st, 2008

United Kingdom - University of Hull PhD Studentship in Biosynthesis in Microfluidic Devices by Manoeuvring Magnetic Particles

PhD Studentship
Biosynthesis in microfluidic devices by manoeuvring magnetic particles
Department of Chemistry

A PhD studentship, funded by the EPSRC, is available within a multi-disciplinary team developing “Lab on a Chip” devices, for example for point-of-care analysis at the patient’s home or scene-of-crime analysis in forensics. The aim of this project is to perform biosynthesis and analytical chemistry on the surface of single magnetic microparticles that can be manoeuvred through microfluidic devices via external magnetic fields.

The successful candidate will join an internationally established research team in the area of lab-on-a-chip devices. The preferred start date is February 2008, although later dates can be considered if necessary. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project, applicants with a good BSc (1st or 2.1) or MSc degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Life Sciences can all be considered. Knowledge of analytical chemistry and/or microfluidics would be of advantage but are not essential. Only UK/EU citizens are eligible for full funding (maintenance, stipend and tuition fees). The student stipend will be £12,600 per annum (tax free).

Continue Reading December 5th, 2007

New Zealand - Massey University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bionanoparticle Research

Location: Palmerston North
Term of Contract: Fixed Term of 1 Years
Salary Range: View Academic Salary Information…
Closing Date: 21 December 2007
Position Overview: Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

You will have a PhD in Molecular Microbiology or related discipline, preferably with some experience working in bacterial biopolymer biosynthesis and protein production

We seek a PhD graduate in Molecular Microbiology, preferably with experience in bacterial biopolymer biosynthesis and/or protein production/immobilisation.

Job Description
Purpose Statement: To carry out individual and team-based research into microbial polymer biosynthesis aiming at the production of tailor-made biomaterials.

Responsible To: Head, Institute of Molecular BioSciences through Professor Bernd Rehm.

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November 26th, 2007

Japan - 2007 PhD Program in Environmental Science and Infrastucture Engineering at Saitama University

The International Graduate Program on Environmental Science and Infrastructure Engineering at Saitama University offers highly qualified overseas students the opportunity to pursue doctoral study and research in related fields of the following courses:

• Course in Infrastructure Innovation
• Course in Environmental Science

And the two courses are offered in the four Fileds of specialty in science and engineering:

• Field in Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Field in Mechanical Engineering and Science
• Field in Mathematics, Electronics, and Informatics
• Field in Biosciences

The program starts either in April or October and requires a minimum residency of three years for a Degree of Ph. D./Doctor of Engineering/Doctor of Science. Class instruction, research supervision and guidance are conducted in English; while dissertations, reports, examinations and presentations by students also can be given in English.

This program is offered for the applicant who resides abroad. The applicant will be required to satisfy the following qualifications and pass the specified examinationinternet interviews described below.

The program quota of students is 28, and 15 of them are awarded to the full support scholarship from the Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Government of Japan: MEXT) in this program. The selection of the applicants seeking admission with and without the scholarship is carried out in the below-mentioned schedule of under-mentioned. The program which starts in April is for the students seeking admission without the scholarship, and the program which starts in October is for the students seeking admission with and without the scholarship.

An applicant seeking admission with the Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Government of Japan: MEXT) Scholarship: go to [A]

An applicant who has secured own financial arrangements including other scholarships and seeking admission onlyat her/his own expense: go to [B]

NOTE: An applicant who resides in Japan at the time of application should enroll under the regular doctoral program of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, of which the admission procedures are different fromto this International Graduate Program on Science and Engineering. However, international students admitted through this process will be entitled to full facilities described above as the constituencies of the International Graduate program on Science & Engineering. Such candidates, who seek admission under the regular program, are advised to contact the Graduate School directly for further details. Please note that the deadlines for the regular program are different from that of those given on this form.

Continue Reading 6 comments November 24th, 2006

UK - Researcher at BIOS Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society

BIOS Centre for the Study of Bioscience, Biomedicine, Biotechnology and Society London School of Economics and Political Science

Research Fellow: BIONET

Salary: £35,662 p.a.

Fixed Term to 30 September 2009

BIONET is a ‘Coordination Action’ funded under the Sixth Framework Programme to research the ethical governance of biological and biomedical research in China and to run workshops and conferences. It includes 21 partners, including 6 Chinese institutions, and nine European countries. BIOS at LSE is the lead partner. You will undertake research, data analysis, writing and publication within the framework of BIONET, assist with project organization and management, and develop and undertake individual research relevant to the aims and objectives of BIONET.

Continue Reading 2 comments October 21st, 2006