PhD Candidate in Development and Spreading of Antibiotic Resistance, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Resistance of pathogenic microorganisms against antibiotics causes considerable problems for human health care. The research group on antibiotic resistance cooperates with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) to investigate the contribution of antibiotic usage in the agricultural sector to the overall development and spread of resistance. This PhD project aims specifically at elucidating the quantitative relationship between usage of antibiotics and development and transmission of resistance. A large variety of laboratory techniques will be applied, including chemostat cultures and genomic analysis.

Requirements

  • A master/academic degree in Microbiology or Molecular biology (or equivalent)
  • Experience with culturing microorganisms and molecular biological techniques
  • Excellent experimental skills in general
  • The ability to work both as part of a team and independently
  • Fluency in English, both written and orally
  • Interest in an applied scientific project

Appointment
The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates.

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. The collective employment agreement (CAO) of Dutch universities is applicable.

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PhD Position in Surface Chemistry and Metal Coordination, Umeå University, Sweden

Department of Chemistry at Umeå University conducts research in the areas of biological chemistry, environmental biogeochemistry and technical chemistry. The department has a strong focus on interdisciplinary work and has good access to modern analytical instrumentation and facilities.

A PhD position (4 years) in surface chemistry and metal coordination is open in an interdisciplinary project. Within the larger research project, the research for the PhD position will focus on development of functionalized polymer surfaces using novel antibacterial agents as well as determination of physicochemical properties of biologically active metal complexes. The successful applicant will synthesize different types of functional surfaces from components such as polymers, small molecules and metal ion complexes.

Main work description

  • Equilibrium experiments and calculations for determining the speciation of small molecules and ions.
  • Synthesis, development and characterization of different surface coatings.
  • Chemical evaluation and characterization of aging and leaching effects on synthesized surfaces.

Experience with surface analysis techniques, polymer synthesis, polymer functionalisation, determination of metal ion speciation and/or equilibrium calculations is a merit. We will also evaluate the candidates with regards to their suitability to the research program, their creativity, power of initiative, independence and ability to collaborate.

The applicants must have completed a university degree in chemistry or completed courses with a minimum of 240 ECTS, of which 60 ECTS should be chemistry courses at advanced level, or equivalent competence *). Good English language skills, concerning both oral and writing skills.

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Master in European Business (MEB) Scholarships, ESCP Europe

The Master in European Business (MEB) at ESCP Europe is a full time one-year, two-country programme in management with emphasis on a pragmatic approach to management and international skills.

The MEB’s structure has a truly international dimension. The MEB includes 2 semesters of studies on two campuses of your choice. The participants have the choice of studying on one of the 5 ESCP Europe campuses (Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid and Turin) or at one of the 3 partners institutions: MDI in Gurgaon (India), Tec in Monterrey (Mexico) and AIT in Bangkok (Thailand).

The MEB focuses on providing a practical hands-on approach. Participants undertake company consultancy projects in groups, and individual internships to gain transferable skills for the work place.

Scholarships
ESCP Europe values high quality education and we are dedicated to helping our students finance their studies in order to achieve their goals.

The Master in European Business programme (MEB) is pleased to offer 3 types of scholarships based on merit and financial need. They may be cumulative.

  • Scholarships based on financial needs: This scholarship of €3,000 each has been established to help any MEB students with proven financial needs pursue their studies.
  • Scholarships based on merit: Eligibility for this grant of 3,000 € each is based on results achieved during admissions tests. Decisions on selected students for this scholarship will be made by the MEB International Board of Directors.
  • Scholarships based on MEB results: These scholarships of € 2,000 will be based on results obtained during the MEB academic year. Successful students will receive this grant at the end of December.

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Vice-Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellows, RMIT University, Australia

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, RMIT Research & Research Training is global, partnered and making a difference.

RMIT University is a global university of technology and design with its heart in the city of Melbourne, Australia. RMIT University has an international reputation for excellence in industry engagement with established educational and research partnerships through the Asia-Pacific region.

VICE-CHANCELLOR`S SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS

  • $88,874 – $102,480 p.a. + 17% super
  • Plus $50,000 over 4 years in support
  • Full-time, 4 year fixed term contract

Research staff at RMIT University are based in Schools and our Research Institutes and Centres provide focus and support for outcome-related, multi disciplinary research that is undertaken in collaboration with leading organisations and industry partners. These partners ensure our research outcomes make a difference.

The Vice Chancellor`s Senior Research Fellowship is a competitive scheme seeking researchers with an excellent track record in leading and undertaking high quality research in an area aligned to our strategic research concentrations. To be suitable for these Senior Research Fellowships, you will have a PhD and outstanding research experience. You will have proven ability to provide research leadership, develop industry networks and manage collaborative industry partnered research projects in a global environment.

Each Vice Chancellor`s Senior Research Fellowship comes with AUS$50,000 over 4 years to support the achievement of individual research goals. RMIT University will also assist with your move to Melbourne, providing visa and basic relocation support.

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PhD Position, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology, Germany

The objective of the project will be to analyze how intracellular conditions of signal transduction networks lead to different phenotypic outputs during liver regeneration by using innovative functional microscopic approaches. In the PhD projects cell fate of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) that have characteristics of stem cells will be tracked during differentiation using several optical biomarkers. Project 1 will focus on monitoring the role of Wnt signalling in liver regeneration, project 2 will monitor pro-apoptotic signalling emanating from CD95.

Requirements
The successful candidates should be highly motivated, be willing to operate in both basic as well as clinical research, hold a master/diploma in biology or a related field and be willing to work with mice and rats. Experience in animal handling, cell culture and molecular biology basic techniques are desirable but not essential.

Application
Please send your application including a cover letter, recent CV, copies of your certificates as well as two names of reference with contact details before December 5, 2010.

The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of woman in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages woman to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to employ more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

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Postdoctoral Position, Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Germany

Outstanding and enthusiastic researchers will have an opportunity to dissect the roles and mechanisms of the bacterial condensin complex and work on fundamental aspects of chromosome segregation in bacteria.

The group already uses a variety of techniques such as protein biochemistry (including crystallography), genetics and live cell imaging, and aims to establish high-throughput technologies based on next-generation sequencing for the study of chromosome organization.

Requirements
Candidates are expected to be driven by a strong interest in chromosome biology and bacterial cell biology. Extensive experience in optical microscopy and training in molecular biology and microbiology are highly desirable. Additional skills in any of the following areas will be an advantage: next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, DNA methylation mapping. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Payment
Depending on qualifications remuneration of up to group 13 TVöD (public service payment tariff scale) is possible.

Application
Interested applicants should email curriculum vitae, statement of research achievements and interests, quoting the application number 22.10 to personalabteilung@biochem.mpg.de before 12 December 2010.

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International Masters in Economy, State and Society (IMESS), Erasmus Mundus, Europe

The International Masters in Economy, State and Society (IMESS) is an established two-year double degree Masters programme, taught in English and offered by a consortium of leading European universities headed by UCL – London`s research and teaching powerhouse and one of the top five universities worldwide (THES–QS 2009). IMESS draws on an unparalleled pool of resources to offer the definitive Masters course focusing on the economies, states and societies of Central and Eastern Europe.

The programme, recognised for its excellence by the European Uni0n`s Erasmus Mundus Programme, offers three distinct study tracks, reflecting the unique multidisciplinary expertise of the consortium institutions.

The study tracks are:

  • Politics and Security
  • Economics and Business*
  • Nation, History and Society

The IMESS consortium

  • University College London, UK
  • Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
  • Helsinki University, Finland
  • University – Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia
  • Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
  • University of Tartu, Estonia

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PhD Scholarships in Organic Synthesis & Polymer Chemistry, DTU Nanotech, Denmark

Two full PhD scholarships are offered by the CBIO group at the Department of Micro and Nanotechnology (DTU Nanotech). The CBIO group has extensive collaboration with several Pharma and Medico companies in Denmark and the positions will be part of these collaborations. The positions are part of a larger effort in development of synthetic gene delivery systems at the forefront of nanomedicine research.

Position 1: Surface engineering of nanoparticles
One of the major tasks in the development of nanoparticle systems for both drug delivery and diagnostic applications is controlled surface functionalization and surface coating. We need to develop multienveloped systems where modern synthetic chemistry is a highly important tool. There is furthermore a need to develop new synthetic tools for the quantification of the biomolecular functionalization and to characterize how this is influenced by nanoparticle surface chemistry and morphology. This position is open to a student with a background in organic synthesis or polymer chemsitry.

Position 2: Biodegradable transfection systems
Current cellular transfection strategies of DNA/RNA utilize cationic lipid and polymer systems (polyplexes) that show cellular toxicity and are thus unsuitable for in vivo use. There is a need to develop new biodegradable polymer systems that are less toxic to cells. This PhD project is focused on the synthesis of new polymers for lowering the toxicity without hampering the transfection efficiency. One part of the project is focused on fluorescent labeling of the polyplexes to conduct cellular trafficking and organelle localization experiments. The successful candidate will have a background in synthetic organic chemistry or polymer chemistry.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master`s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master`s degree in engineering.

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Undergraduate Scholarship in Arts and History, Kenza Foundation, France

The Kenza Foundation is supporting every year the studies abroad of two students in Arts and History of Art from prestigious universities in Paris. Scholarship for each student is up to €10,000 for the academic year 2011/2012.

WHO MAY APPLY
In order to be eligible, you have to meet the following criteria:

  • You are a less than 28-year old citizen or a legal permanent resident or nationals of France as of 1st January 2011
  • You are studying in 2010-2011 mainly in one of the four following institutions: Ecole du Louvre, University Paris IV, Paris III and Paris I Sorbonne (History of Art), Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts de Paris
  • You are an undergraduate or graduate students enrolling for the first-time outside France for full-time graduate or undergraduate studies. PhD students, post-doctorate students and more generally students who receive a stipend from their university to study, are off-limits;

SELECTION CRITERIA

Criteria are the following:

  • Your ambition and objectives;
  • Excellence of your education results;
  • Your financial status.

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Oak Fellowship in Poverty and Human Rights, USA

The Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights at Colby College in Waterville, Maine (USA) is pleased to announce its call for applications and nominations for the 2011 Oak Human Rights Fellowship.

The fellowship is a one-semester appointment for a scholar-in-residence. It is designed to provide human rights practitioners doing “on-the-ground” work at some level of personal risk a respite from front-line duties to enable them to reflect, write, and communicate their work to the campus community.

The appointment is for the fall semester of 2011 (September through mid December). Responsibilities include participation in a lecture series or symposium in the Fellow`s area of expertise and regular interaction with Colby students through a one credit non-graded discussion class.

To identify candidates for the annual search, the Oak Institute relies heavily on nominations from NGOs, journalists, human rights lawyers, and academics — who are most likely to know of the work of on-the-ground professionals. The Oak Institute would like to solicit nominations for the fellowship. (Self-nomination is perfectly acceptable. A candidate can nominate her/himself simply by completing the application. No other paperwork is required.)

Eligibility

  • a frontline human rights activist who works on problems created by or associated with poverty outside of the United States;
  • the Fellow must have a functional level of verbal ability in English;
  • the Fellow is required to lead a seminar class that meets once a week and the discussion will take place in English.

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