| Scholarship | PhD Sensor technology Descriptions : In the Institute for Materials Research (IMO) of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
PhD Sensor technology (2x2 years)
(mandate WNI/2008/016-HO)
Job description
The PhD student will conduct scientific research within the framework of development of sensor platforms for electronic characterisation of DNA mutations and related problems. More specifically, sensor arrays will be developed based on impedimetric and isocap-based sensor concepts. An important issue is the analysis of electric field and band structure effects at the interface between aqueous phases, molecular layers and semiconductor surfaces. Furhermore, attention will be focussed on the optimisation of the performance of the sensor arrays.
Profile and diploma
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, applied sciences, electronics, physical chemistry, nano- and microtechnology or materials science.
Appointment
The appointment has a duration of 2x2 years (assessment after 2 years).
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* Prof. dr. Ward De Ceuninck, tel. +32-11-26 88 72, ward.deceuninck@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, tel. +32–11-26 88 95, patrick.wagner.@uhasselt.be
* Prof. dr. Marc D’Olieslaeger (IMO), +32–11–26 88 15, marc.dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, October 8th 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be. | Belgium |
| Scholarship | PhD student in biomedical sciences Biomarker research in Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
(mandate MBW/2008/021-HO)
Background
The Biomedical Research Institute (www.biomed.uhasselt.be) 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 applicant 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. The candidate will work on the third goal of the project.
Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, or equal). Students in their last master year can also apply.
Further information
* Content job responsibilities:
* prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32-11-26 92 04, piet.stinissen@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Veerle Somers, +32-11-26 92 02, veerle.somers@uhasselt.be
* prof. dr. Luc Michiels, +32-11-26 92 31, luc.michiels@uhasselt.be
* fax +32 11 26 92 09, website: www.biomed.uhasselt.be
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than October 8th, 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be. | |
| Scholarship | School of Psychology PhD Studentships Deadline: Please contact the school for 2009/2010 details. Description: The School has a number of Studentships (open to all applicants) for work towards a PhD in the student's area of interest. Bangor is one of only seven departments in UK Psychology to achieve the top 5*A rating in the RAE. The School has also achieved the highest possible rating in teaching performance and has invested extensively in a modern teaching, learning and research environment, including brain-imaging (MRI) technology. The School has a thriving postgraduate community of 100 Masters and more than 50 PhD students. Host Institution(s): - University Of Wales, Bangor - School Of Psychology
Field(s) of Study: Amount: fees + maintenance grant No. of Scholarship Recipients: at least 5 Criteria: Please contact the school for 2009/2010 detail VISIT THE WEBSITE | All Countries |
| Scholarship | Fulbright US Senior Scholar Awards
Deadline: August 1st every year Description: The US Senior Scholar Awards are for academics, artists or professionals with distinction to pursue research or gain practical experience in New Zealand. A small number of awards are granted each year for US scholars to lecture and research at a New Zealand institution for three to five months each year. Full awards are granted to applicants without any additional financial assistance during the award. Partial awards are granted to applicants receiving financial assistance, usually in the form of paid sabbaticals from their home institution. Academic Level: Field(s) of Study: Amount: varies No. of Scholarship Recipients: varies Criteria: To be eligible, you must: * Have an established reputation in your field
* Have a PhD with some recent teaching experience
* Have a letter of invitation from your host institution
* Be able to demonstrate a need to conduct research in New Zealand or show the importance of the teaching contribution to the host institution
* Not have held another Fulbright award in the past two years, and otherwise comply with the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board's policy on Previous Fulbright Grants
* Meet the citizenship requirements of this award: Citizenship requirements
You are eligible to apply for this award if you: * Are a US citizen
* AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand
* AND are not currently living in New Zealand Includes: * NZ$6,500 per month for full awards and NZ$3,250 per month for partial awards
* international travel of NZ$4,000 for grantee and NZ$4,000 for one dependent (for both full and partial awards)
* basic health and accident insurance cover up to US$100,000
* office and computer facilities
* assistance with locating suitable housing VISIT THE WEBSITE | New Zealand |
| Scholarship |
Competitions for admission are open in the following PhD Programs at IMT:
Computer Science and Engineering
Theories developed within computer science have been, and still are,
remarkably relevant not only for developing devices and tools which
are commonly used in today society, but also for facing new
theoretical problems of wide perspective. In particular, the study of
models, algorithms and verification methods of distributed systems
with shared resources, with attention to the problems of security,
concurrency, real time, "open endness", distributed decisions, etc.
has fostered the development of the informatics of the new wide area
networks. Students acquire extensive knowledge of the fundamentals and
applications of architectures and languages for global and grid
computing, web systems and services, in particular for business
applications, embedded systems, web data mining, wired and wireless
networks, and mobile systems. In addition to offering broad scope for
basic research, these domains define a professional area where all the
needs of computer applications on wide are networks can find their
fulfilment.
Economics, Markets, Institutions
With its interdisciplinary (theoretical, quantitative and
institutional) approach, the program aims at dealing with issues in
political economy, applied public economics, and the functioning of
industries and markets, the impact of macroeconomic impact on the
functioning of markets, as well as on productivity and growth.
A distinctive character of the PhD program is the strong integration
of theoretical, technical and practical expertise, aimed to educate
highly qualified professionals, who analyze, plan, and manage concrete
interventions of political economy.
Theoretical methodologies and models will therefore tested through the
methodical/systemat ic investigation of actual cases. At the end of the
program, students will be able to catch commonalities as well as
distinctive characters of the several markets, in reference to
economic laws, market regulations, contractual, managing and
organizational solutions.
Political Systems and Institutional Change
The PhD Program aims to make students familiar with analytical tools
and methodologies of investigation elaborated within different
contemporary traditions in social sciences, thereby providing the
theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to both evaluate
comparatively the performance of institutional systems, and elaborate
proposals for structural reforms. The courses will especially focus on
the historical, political, institutional and economic dynamics that
have been characterising the development of European and ex Soviet
countries after the Second Word War. They will then consider among
other topics: the institutional and decisional dynamics of European
countries and the European Union including the trends towards
multilevel governance both at the European and at the domestic level
(federalisation, independent regulatory authorities, etc.);
transatlantic relations EU-US; relations between politics, social
processes and political economy decisions; paths of economic and
political development; the institutional workings of international
organisations; the characters of some geographical areas of special
relevance.
Duration: 3 years
Language: Courses and seminars are held in English. Foreign PhD
students are required to attend an Italian Language and Culture Course.
Classes begin in March 2009.
Tuition Exemptions :PhD students are exempt from tuition and fees.
Annual Scholarship: Annual scholarship amount is +/- 13.638,00 Euros
gross, corresponding to +/- 2.270,00 Euros gross paid every two
months. Scholarships are awarded for three years and are confirmed yearly.
Scholarships benefit from tax breaks.
One scholarship for each PhD Program is co-financed by European Union
– European Social Fund; Ministero del Lavoro, della Salute e delle
Politiche Sociali; Regione Toscana and IMT.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is December 5, 2008 at 6:00pm (Italian
time). website link:
http://www.imtlucca .it/phd_programs /call_for_ applications/ index.php | Italy |
