Germany: 20 Fully-Funded PhD Positions

20 Fully-Funded PhD Positions in MDC-HU, International PhD Programme “Molecular Cell Biology”

Max Delbrück Centre for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in Berlin, Germany, in partnership with the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, offers 20 Fully-Funded PhD Positions to candidates wishing to pursue research doctorate training in the fields of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Cardiovascular Research, Cancer Research, Tumor Immunology, Developmental Biology, Systems Biology, Structural Biology, Neurobiology, and others.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your research career at the cutting edge of fundamental molecular biology and translational medicine in more than 50 basic or clinical research groups.

We are looking for high-calibre candidates of any nationality who hold, or expect to obtain, a German Diplom or a comparable research Master’s degree in Molecular or Cell Biology or related fields and have a good command of English, the working language of the programme. Visit our website to learn more about the MDC, the programme and the application procedure: www.mdc-berlin.de/phd

The MDC is a leading national research institute of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organisation in Germany. On joining our international PhD programme, PhD students receive interdisciplinary training in Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, and can also be selected to join the research schools in ‘Molecular Neurobiology’ (MolNeuro) or ‘Translational Cardiovascular Medicine’ (TransCard), or the MDC-NYU PhD Program in Medical Systems Biology. All PhD students enjoy support from the Helmholtz Graduate School “Molecular Cell Biology”, such as travel grants for conferences and external courses, participation in summer schools, annual PhD retreats and social activities.

Join our 200-member strong international PhD students’ community and enjoy living and studying in the heart of Europe, Berlin, one of the most vibrant (and affordable) European capitals!

Closing date: 19th of January 2009.

MDC-HU International PhD Programme “Molecular Cell Biology”
www.mdc-berlin.de/phd

UK: PhD Studentship in Scientific Computing

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Scientific Computing, School of Chemical Engineering, University Of Birmingham, UK

With generous sponsorship from the industrial partner, we are recruiting a PhD student for a collaborative research project between the University of Birmingham and sanofi-aventis. A scholarship is available to cover an annual stipend and fees, and it is open to all nationals.

The research student will be enrolled in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham on a three year PhD studentship starting on 1st February 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project will build on a current project concerning the development of multiscale models for powder processing. The focus of the research will be on advancing our current multiscale models to take into account the effect of electrostatics. Consequently, this will enable a numerical evaluation of how electrostatic charge may affect the flow and compaction behaviour of pharmaceutical formulations. The project has direct relevance to the pharmaceutical industry.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in scientific computing. Computer programming skills with Fortran or C is essential, and some experience in discrete element modelling or electrostatics would be an advantage.

Candidates should have a first or upper second class undergraduate degree, or an MSc, in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics. An excellent command in written and spoken English is essential. As the project involves annual meetings at sanofi-aventis R&D sites across the Europe, a willingness to travel abroad is also essential.

For further information please contact Dr Charley Wu on C.Y.WU@bham.ac.uk

Closing date: 31st December 2008

Portugal: Master and PhD Positions in Engineering

Master and PhD positions in Engineering, MIT-Portugal Program, Portugal

The MIT Portugal Program announces its call for applications for the 2009-10 academic year. Each program is offered in association by a consortium of Portuguese universities, with the participation of MIT (US) faculty.

The Leaders for Technical Industries program will train a new generation of leaders for companies with a technological profile, and enable a new European paradigm in managing product development and production systems. Students participating in this program will have the ability to foster the innovative application of new knowledge in successful products and/or processes. LTI includes classroom curriculum, industrial internships, time at MIT, and a doctoral thesis. Students will have the opportunity to participate in applied research projects developed under the frame of the EDAM agenda in cooperation with MIT Portugal’s Industrial Affiliates program.

For more information please consult the following link:
http://www.mitportugal.org/edam/edam-doctoral-program.html

Candidates may simultaneously apply for FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology) scholarships.

Degree in one of the following areas: mechanical, electronical, industrial, chemical or materials/polymers engineering or mathematics or physics (considered upon curricular analysis).

Website: www.mitportugal.org

Job Starting Date: 15/09/2009

Application Deadline: 28/02/2009

Required Skills
Strong motivation to develop a career in the fields of technological or manufacturing management.

Further Requirements
Formal candidacy materials and the online application form are available at the MIT Portugal Program website.

PhD programs have application deadline of 28 February 2009.

Please check www.mitportugal.org for complete information.

Poland: International PhD Program Fellowships

International PhD Program Fellowships, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw,Poland

New International PhD program

The Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw offers a new international PhD program: “From simple molecules to nanostructured and bioactive materials”, supported by European Union and the Foundation for Polish Science.

Duration of the program is 4 years, including 6-24 months spent abroad in the Partner research institutions. Students from all countries are invited to apply - up to 18 students will be admitted. A fellowship of 3000 PLN/month (tax-free) + 500 PLN/month (insurance) is offered, which compares well with the average salary in Poland. An additional allowance of 1500 PLN /month will be provided for the stay at the foreign partner institution.

Information and contact:
http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/msd_phd/
e-mail: msd@chem.uw.edu.pl

Professor Renata Bilewicz,
Phone: +48 22 8220211 ext. 345
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw
Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland

Deadline for applications: January 1, 2009.

Italy : PhD Studentships at Research Center...

PhD Studentships and Research Fellowships at the Research Centre Edmund Mach Foundation, Italy

Job and training opportunities at the Research Centre Edmund Mach Foundation, Italy:

• 2 research fellowships to support a PhD program on food quality of agro industrial products (Cod. 030_QAA_QS) - deadline 31st January 2009
• 1 Laboratory and field research assistant in molecular ecology (Cod. 025_AS_RAME) - deadline 31st December 2008;
• 1 PhD student in forestry (026_AS_PHDF) - deadline 31st December 2008;
• 1 PhD student in Plant Conservation Genetics (Cod. 027_AS_PHDPCG) - deadline 31st December 2008.
• 1 Research fellow in social, anthropological or economic sciences for research activities about the role of Social Capital in the processes supporting the local development, within a frame of global changes (Cod. 028_CEA_ECO) - open until 7th January 2009;
• 1 Research fellow in social, anthropological or economic sciences for research activities about the role of Natural Capital in the processes supporting the local development, within a frame of global changes (Cod. 029_CEA_SOC) - open until 7th January 2009.

More information and application at the following link.

New Zealand : PhD Fellowship,Massey University

PhD Fellowship in Molecular Epidemiology / Microbial Genetics and Evolution, Massey University, New Zealand

We offer a 3-year Marsden-funded PhD programme examining the molecular evolution of New Zealand’s most prominent human pathogen: Campylobacter. We are looking for someone with an interest and background in population genetics or statistics who would like to develop skills applying phylogenetics, molecular epidemiology and coalescent-based genealogical modelling to genome-scale data. You will be based at Massey University in Palmerston North and will be supervised by a team of scientists based at the Hopkirk Research Institute, the Allan Wilson Centre, ESR Ltd, and the Universities of Oxford and Lancaster.

You must be willing to spend some time working in the United Kingdom during the PhD programme.

Application
For further information please contact:

Professor Nigel French
Hopkirk Institute, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
College of Sciences
Massey University
Palmerston North
Email - N.P.French@massey.ac.nz
Phone - +64 (06) 356 9099 extn 81188

Further details of the research programme:
The Marsden-funded project is entitled: “Cows, starlings and Campylobacter in New Zealand: unifying phylogeny, genealogy and epidemiology to gain insight into pathogen evolution”

Summary: The introduction of European wildlife has had a devastating effect on New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Yet these historical events, coupled with the importation of domestic livestock, have provided us with a unique opportunity to study the evolution of a globally important human pathogen: Campylobacter. Using analytical tools recently developed by our research team, together with detailed sequencing studies, we aim to exploit the newly-discovered host specificity of C. jejuni and C. coli strains and the well-characterised historical separation of both NZ and European host and bacterial populations, to improve our understanding of Campylobacter species evolution. We have unprecedented access to isolates, and their multilocus gene sequences, cultured from humans, domestic animals and wildlife in NZ and Europe - and will gather additional isolates and more detailed sequence data from NZ. We will discover how often, and how much, genetic material is exchanged between natural populations; how important recombination is relative to mutation for the emergence of new strains; and in which host species these events are most likely to occur. Ultimately we can learn how and why C. jejuni emerged to become such a prominent human pathogen; anticipate further evolution and restrict the emergence and spread of new strains.

Germany: positions in the MD/PhD International program

60 PhD Positions in International PhD Programs, Hannover Medical School, Germany

20 positions in the MD/PhD program “Molecular Medicine”, and 20 positions in the PhD program “Infection Biology” and 20 positions in the PhD program “Regenerative Sciences”.

Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for the above PhD studentships, to commence in October 2009.

The three-year study programs, taught in English, are aimed at post-graduates in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as those from Life Science fields. The PhD program “Regenerative Sciences” is also open to students from the various disciplines of Materials Sciences. As well as working on a 3-year research project, students also attend seminars, lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Successful candidates will be awarded a PhD, alternatively Dr. rer. nat.

Scholarships are to be fully funded by the DFG (Excellence Initiative), MHH, partner institutes and their respective departments.

We are looking for highly-motivated candidates who have an active interest in one of the fields associated with one or more of the programs on offer. Excellent written and spoken English skills are
required. With nearly two thirds of our students coming from outside Germany, international applicants are welcome.

Deadline for completed applications is April 1st, 2009. Application forms to be found on the website below (NB. Please send us your preferences by clicking on the respective program in our online application process on www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html).

Job Description
MD/PhD “Molecular Medicine”: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For information on this program contact: Dr. Susanne Kruse (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-6011 / E-mail: daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Infection Biology: Students focus on the main topics in Infection, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology and Cell Biology. For information on this program contact Luise Fiegehenn (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-9742 / E-mail: zib@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other Regenerative Agents, Cell
Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials and Natural Sciences, and Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. For information on this program contact Dr. Daniela Pelz (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-5206 / E-mail: pelz.daniela@mh-hannover.de)

For more information and online application, please visit:
http://www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html

Application Deadline: April 1, 2009