PhD Positions in the Area of Fiber-Top Technology, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The “IDEAS at the micron scale” group at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has two immediate openings for PhD students who are willing to work in the area of fiber-top technology (see http://www.nat.vu.nl/CondMat/iannuzzi/).

Candidates must have a Master degree in Physics or Engineering with some undergrad research experience preferably in one of the following areas: atomic force microscopy, laser ablation, optical fiber sensors, optical interferometry, MEMS technology, cantilever based instrumentation (e.g., biochemical sensors).

We can offer a competitive salary and a very nice working environment in one of the most beautiful town of Europe.

For more information and applications, contact Dr. Davide Iannuzzi at: iannuzzi@few.vu.nl

PhD Scholarships in Nanotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), Krakow

Krakow Interdisciplinary PhD-Project in Nanoscience and Advanced Nanostructures

Faculty of Physics & Applied Computer Science (AGH) and Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry of Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) (both of Krakow) in cooperation with research institutes of 10 European countries run a common PhD programme in Nanoscience.

The project is financed by European Union Innovative Economy Programme with Foundation for Polish Science. It has been selected for support as one of three projects in the first call for the International PhD Studies Programme (results of the competition in Polish).

8 PhD positions are opened in 2008 and 4 in 2009. The project duration is nearly 5 years, of which 6 to 24 months the students will spend abroad, mostly in Western European institutes that enter the consortium. A stipend for a month spent in Krakow is 3000 PLN and 4500 PLN abroad (tax free). This currently corresponds to 930 and 1400 EUR, respectively.

Recruitment
Positions are currently opened in the following topics:
1) Structure and properties of networks of nanoscopic magnetic wires
2) Electronic structure of artificial atoms and molecules: spin-orbit coupling effects
3) Computer simulations of quantum transport in semiconductor nanodevices
4) Surfactants, polyelectrolytes and nanoparticles as building blocks for surface nanostructures
5) Design and computer simulations of the nanodevices to applications in quantum computing
6) Nanostructures and stability of thin liquid layers
7) Current induced magnetization switching (CIMS) and noise characterization of MgO based magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs)
Dynamics of nanostructural organization and activity of photosynthetic systems in natural and model membranes.

Recruitment procedure.
Applications should contain the documents requested in the recruitment procedure.
Do not forget to indicate the topic you apply for.

The application deadline is 22.09.2008.

Applications & questions should be sent to mpd@agh.edu.pl . For more info about the specific topic - please contact the supervisor.

Recruitment in 2009.
In September 2009 four more PhD positions will be opened:
9) Hybrid organic-inorganic layered materials - precursors of semiconducting nanostructures.
10) Surface and interface properties of metal-oxide magnetic nanostructures
11) Nanostructures and stability of thin liquid layers.
12) Physical properties of multilayer thin films of Mg-Ti-V/Ni and their hydrides

http://www.mpd.agh.edu.pl

PhD Programs in Molecular Bology, Univ Vita-Salure San Raffaele

International Ph.D Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology

The call for the Ph.D. Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology for the academic year 2008-2009, is now opened

For details, please, contact Cristina Cerutti, Ph.D Office, at cerutti.cristina@hsr.it

The International Ph.D. program in Cellular and Molecular Biology of Vita-Salure San Raffaele University and The Open University emphasizes a broad background in cellular and molecular biology,
preparing for research careers in academia or industry. During a three to four year training programme, students participate to academic activities and develop an independent research project,
within one of the affiliated research laboratories.

PhD Scholarships in Systems Biology at University of Luxembourg

PhD student (assistant) in Systems Biology (M/F)

The University of Luxembourg has a vacancy in its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication for a Assistant- PhD student (Doktorand) in Systems Biology / Life Sciences
3-years contract, renewable starting October 2008 (or later)

Research area: Systems Biology - Life Sciences
Systems biological methods shall be used to investigate the systemic properties of inflammatory signalling networks in mammalian cells. Inflammation is a fundamental response of virtually all multi-cellular organisms to infection and injury. It is led on by a variety of signal transduction pathways tightly regulated and linked to other cellular events like apoptosis and proliferation. Strict regulation of this process is essential as errors can result in clinically relevant disorders like infection and sepsis, atherosclerotic disease and others.

The large number of participating components, their dependencies and multiple stimuli make the analysis of this signalling network difficult. Therefore a Boolean (logical) model of inflammatory signal
transduction pathways shall be developed based on the current published knowledge and own experimental data aiming at a holistic (systems oriented) view. One focus will be on regulatory interactions between network components under different input-output settings and prediction of signalling scenarios in knock-out experiments. The project aims at the prediction and verification of experimental data, the examination of the structure and hierarchy of the inflammation signalling networks and the relevance analysis of the contained components.

Tasks:

• Prepare a PhD in Systems Biology
• Contribute to the teaching activities of the Faculty, especially in Systems Biology

Profile:

• Diploma or Master in Life Sciences (Biology), Biotechnology, Engineering or comparable
• Preferably the candidate should have a strong background in cell biology or systems biology.
• Good written and oral English skills are obligatory, working knowledge in German and/or French is an advantage.

Offer

• research within an up-to-date field
• exciting interdisciplinary environment
• competitive remuneration

For further information, please contact:
Thomas Sauter
University of Luxembourg
162a, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
Office: Campus Limpertsberg
Tel: +49 711 6856 6611
Email: thomas.sauter[ at ]uni.lu
Url : http://www.isys.uni-stuttgart.de/~sauter/

Interested candidates are asked to send their full application (letter of motivation, detailed CV, copies of diploma, photo) until September 30th, 2008 by e-mail to thomas.sauter@uni.lu

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Application End: Tuesday 30 September 2008

PhD Studentships in Economics at ETH Zurich

PhD Student in Economics
The chair of “Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy” has a job opening for a PhDposition.

We are interested in candidates who have completed the equivalent of a Masters degree and whose interests coincide with ongoing research at our chair. We employ and develop macroeconomic, strategic and cooperative thinking to analyze short- and long-term economic and political problems. We suggest improvements, develop policy guidelines and design new institutions aimed at fostering the common welfare. Our?research can be subdivided into three areas:

• Area M: Macroeconomic Thinking and Economic Policy,
• Area I: Innovation, the Engines of Growth and Long-term Well-being,
• Area P: Design of New Organizations/Institutions and their Foundations.

Our chair is part of the CER-ETH (Center of Economic Research at ETH Zurich), which belongs to the Department of Management, Technology and Economics. The PhDposition we currently offer is planned for research topics of area P. As a PhD student in a leading research institute integrated in the ETH Zurich, you will conduct academic and policy-relevant economic research in an inspiring environment.

The PhD student will work under the supervision of Professor Hans Gersbach and other members of the faculty. Good writing skills and computing skills are essential. The main focus of the position will be on conceptual and theoretical research. The appointment includes opportunities for teaching related to the candidate’s field of interest. Fluent knowledge of English is mandatory. Master degrees in mathematics, physics or engineering sciences are welcome.

The appointment includes the opportunity to write a dissertation in the candidate’s field of interest. A PhD thesis is to be completed within three to four years. The salary will be in accordance with the regulations of the ETH Zurich. Applicants unfamiliar with ETH are encouraged to read the “Survival Guide - Handbook for Ph.D. Students at ETH Zurich”, http://www.aveth.ethz.ch/sg/sg2002.pdf

Applicants must submit a letter describing their background and interests, a curriculum vitae, contact information for two academic references and a sample research paper (or their master thesis) in electronic (PDF) format to mbuser[ at ]ethz.ch. In addition, university transcripts should be sent to our office manager Margrit Buser, Chair of Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy, ETH Zurich, Zürichbergstrasse 18, 8092 Zurich, SWITZERLAND.

First consideration will be given to applications submitted by 15 August 2008, but applications will continue to be considered until the job advertisement is withdrawn from our homepage, http://www.cer.ethz.ch/mip/Positions/index

Postdoc Positions in Computational Biology, University of California, Los Angeles

Postdoctoral positions are available at UCLA to work in computational biology of pre-mRNA splicing and gene expression. Our lab combines genome-wide computational and experimental approaches in the areas of molecular biology, genomics, systems biology and bioinformatics. Successful applicants should meet some combination of the following aspects: excellent programming/scripting skills, experience in bioinformatics, biostatistics and/or genomic data analysis, and knowledge of basic biology.

We are seeking excellent candidates who are highly motivated and career-oriented. The University of California, Los Angeles, is a preeminent public university in the country. The Molecular Biology Institute building, where the postdoctoral position will be located, is one of the primary loci of biomedical research on campus.

Applicants should send a brief statement of research interest, curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of three references to Dr. Xinshu (Grace) Xiao at gxxiao@ucla.edu. Please indicate “postdoc application” in the title of the email.