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Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Studentship in Neuroimmunology

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The Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University has a vacancy for a (m/f):

PhD student Neuroimmunology (2×2 years)(mandate MBW/2008/025)

Job description
Research at the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED, Hasselt University) focuses on disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the development of new therapeutics for this neuro-inflammatory disease. The group uses various modern technologies in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology and imaging to study immune system alterations and immune mediated damage of oligodendrocytes during MS. Recent data show that immune responses in the CNS are not merely detrimental but also have protective effects e.g. by producing neurotrophic factors such as neurokines. The successful applicant will further investigate immune mediated neuroprotective mechanisms in MS. This project is part of a recently approved Methusalem Program called NEURONET. NEURONET brings together researchers from Hasselt University and Antwerp University (VIB) headed by prof. Christine Van Broeckhoven (UA) and prof. P. Stinissen (UHasselt) specialized in clinical neurology, neuropathology, neuroimmunology, genetics and genomics, cell biology, mouse models and therapeutics in the domain of neurodegenerative diseases.

Continue Reading October 25th, 2008

Belgium - 2009 VLIR-UOS ITP and ICP Scholarship Programme in Various Fields

Every year, with the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC), VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries to study one of the 15 International Course Programmes (ICPs) or one of the 6 International Training Programmes (ITPs). The ICPs and ITPs target people from the South with a responsible position in civil society (at a university, school, NGO, ministry, etc).

Each year there are a maximum of 180 scholarships available for first-year ICP students and a maximum of 70 scholarships for ITP participants.

Training Programmes (ITP)
ITPs are short-term training programmes whose main focus is transferring skills rather than knowledge. The International Training Programmes are designed for people from developing countries with a certain degree of professional experience.

The ITPs aim at transferring knowledge and skills, and create the possibility for cooperation and networking.

Continue Reading October 24th, 2008

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Studentship in Biomedical Science

Vacature 32/095-2e

Within the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University, the following positions (m/f) are available:

2 PhD students students in biomedical sciences
‘Autoimmunity’: Biomarker research in Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (2×2 years)

(mandate MBW/2008/020-021)

Background
The Biomedical Research Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute of the Hasselt University. 70 researchers and technical personnel perform molecular and cellular biomedical research. The research is focused on two main research domains: neuroinflammation and development of biosensors (in cooperation with the Institute for Material Research (IMO)).

Job description
The successful applicants will be involved in a research project entitled ‘New diagnostic and prognostic antibody biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)’ of the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) at Hasselt University. This project is aimed at identifying a panel of new molecular target antigens combined with existing target antigens selected on MS with diagnostic and prognostic potency by using technological platforms that allow for profiling the antibody reactivity to tissue antigens in these diseases. The first goal is aimed at identifying new serum markers for MS and RA by a systematic profiling of the humoral immune response using the powerful molecular SAS technology. A second goal is aimed at studying the functional relevance of the existing selected MS markers and new MS and RA serum markers in relation to disease by studying their expression in diseased tissue and by studying T cell reactivity to these antigens. A third goal is aimed at developing a high throughput and label free screening platform using phages expressing autoantigens or derived peptide fragments to efficiently validate candidate markers in a large number of patients.

Continue Reading May 28th, 2008

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Studentships in Different Departments

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Hasselt University seeks applicants for the following positions (m/f):

PhD Studentships (2 x 2 years) in the Departments of Applied Economics, Traffic Engineering, Biomedical Science and Science (Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biological Sciences)

Job description
The research tasks are to be negotiated on between the applicant and their supervisor. Depending on the type of funding, the main research focus can freely be decided on (PhD funding), or could be dependent on internal/external financial providers.

Diploma
Applicants should have or expect to obtain a Licentiate/Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as the above, or they are expected to have a degree equivalent to Lic./Masters.
Research experience would be advantageous (e.g. by M.Sc. dissertation). Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of Dutch and/or English.

Continue Reading March 31st, 2008

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Studentship in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Vacature 32/067-2e

Within the Research Group ‘Inorganic and Physical Chemistry’ of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) available:

PhD Studentship (2 x 2 years) Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
(mandate SBG/2008/001)

Job description
This PhD research is situated in the frame of a collaboration between the Institute of Materials research and the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC). Within the group of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and in a highly interdisciplinary context (chemistry / materials physics / electronics), research will be performed towards the development and the introduction of new metal oxide materials for micro/nano-electronic devices of future technology generations, aiming to meet the ever increasing demand of miniaturisation. The PhD project will focus on the study and optimisation of wet-chemical synthesis routes for innovative high-K dielectric metal oxides and the characterisation of their ultrathin layers in view of finding suitable next generation dielectrics for logic and DRAM devices. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with IMEC and with other disciplines within the institute for Materials Research.

Continue Reading March 31st, 2008

Belgium - 2008 / 2009 VLIR-UOS ICP and ITP Scholarship Programme in Various Fields

The International study opportunities in Flanders, Belgium include the VLIR funded International Courses (ICPs) and the International Training Programmes (ITPs).

Every year, with the support of the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGDC), VLIR awards scholarships to
students from developing countries to study one of the 15 ICPs or one of the 6 ITPs. Each year there are a maximum of 180 scholarships available for first-year ICP students and a maximum of 70 scholarships for ITP participants.

Although these programmes primarily address students and professionals from developing countries, they are also open to
other people. For more information, please refer to the more comprehensive VLIR publication “International Study Opportunities in Flanders, Belgium“, available at the Belgian Embassies, at selected universities in Africa, Asia and Latin America and downloadable from the VLIR website (www.vliruos.be). It contains details on course contents and application requirements, and explains the VLIR scholarship programme and the application procedure.

The application form can be found in the publication “International Study Opportunities in Flanders, Belgium“. It can also be obtained directly from the respective university or downloaded from the VLIR website. The application form should be returned to VLIR no later than 1 February 2008.

Continue Reading November 28th, 2007

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Position in Traffic Safety Indicators

Vacature 32/071-10

Within the framework of the BOF-project “Measuring the impact on traffic safety of traffic and mobility measures using activity-based transportation models”, the following vacancy (m/f) has opened up within the Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) of Hasselt Unviversity::

Researcher - PhD Safety Indicators (2×2 years)
(mandate BEDR/2007/004-HO)

Task
The aim of this Ph.D. project is to develop a set of traffic safety indicators based on information stemming from the activity-based transportation model and traffic intensities on the traffic network. An indicator is an index number which contains a large amount of information. In contrast with the traditional method of studying accident data (e.g. the number of casualties), here we focus on the underlying level of risk domains (e.g. the number of speed offenders). In order to arrive at a single traffic safety index, a number of steps have to be taken. First of all, a framework needs to be set up around the main risk domains and data needs to be collected and analyzed. Secondly, the separate indicators need to be aggregated into one compound indicator. This research project therefore looks into aspects such as weighing, aggregating, missing data, data imputation and the like.

Continue Reading October 26th, 2007

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Position in Dynamic Transport Models

Vacature 32/073-8

Within the framework of the following project “Automated collection of activity-diary data to support dynamic travel behaviour modelling” a mandate (m/f) is vacant within the Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) of Hasselt University:

Researcher - PhD “Dynamic transport models” (2×2 years)
(mandate BEDR/2007/007-HO-2)

Task
In this project, the travel behaviour of persons must be modelled by means of a tool box which will be developed within a micro simulation environment. Using this tool box, it must become possible to make large-scale individualised transport simulations at the Flemish level.

Continue Reading October 26th, 2007

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Position in Traffic Assignment

Vacature 32/071-9

Within the framework of the following Bof-project “Measuring road safety impacts of traffic policy measures using travel demand models” a mandate (m/f) is vacant within the Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) of Hasselt University:

Researcher - PhD “Traffic Assignment” (2×2 years)
(mandate BEDR/2007/003-HO-2)

Task
Within this doctoral project trips (an origin-destination matrix), generated by an activity-based transport model, will be allocated to a traffic network (traffic assignment). For this, traditionally, an ‘allocation model’ is used. The objective of this research project is to study the existing allocation models and further improve them, using additional information on trips that have been taken. This information is provided by the activity-based transport model.

Continue Reading October 26th, 2007

Belgium - Hasselt University PhD Studentship at Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED)

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The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student for the project “Development and Characterisation of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Nanotechnology and Applications in Advanced Electronic Devices, Chemo- and Bio-sensors”. This project runs in close collaboration with the Institute for Materials Research (IMO):

PhD Student (2×2 years)
(mandate MBW/2006/004-HO-4)

The duration of the position is 2×2 years, with an assessment after 2 years.

Job description
The PhD student will conduct research in the field of molecular imprinted polymers (MIP) which will be used as building blocks for chemo- and biosensors. The focus of the position is on fluorescence characterization of MIPs embedded in a matrix of conjugated polymers. The PhD student will employ an array of (micro)fluometric techniques.

Continue Reading October 25th, 2007