From the point of view of learning and education the aim of the PhD Program is the development of professional skills suitable for the peculiar subject.Problems connected to scientific research in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are difficult to approach if one is confined in the classical Faculty and/or Department boundaries. These needings led to the creation of NANO_MATES the Interdisciplinary Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology promoting the present International PhD Program in Nanoscience e Nanotecnology.
The program is coordinated by University of Salerno and Jacobs University Bremen
Several positions will be available soon.
To have more information about the Program and the selection process contact the PhD coordinator Dr. Giuseppe Milano
e-mail: gmilano-at-unisa.it
webpage: http://www.molnac.unisa.it/http://www.nanophd.unisa.it/
Saturday, May 16, 2009
6 PhD fellowships in Jena, Germany
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques" in Jena, Germany, offers 6 PhD fellowships beginning in January 2009. The research focus is on plant-herbivore interactions, and other ecologically relevant relationships are also investigated.
The IMPRS gives doctoral students the possibility to prepare for their doctoral degree in a 3-year structured program providing excellent research conditions. The degree will be granted by the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena. The courses of the IMPRS are held in English.
Application deadline is June 30, 2009.
For detailed information on the IMPRS and the application procedure please visit our website http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/.
Qualification
Students holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, bioinformatics, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry neuroethology or bioinformatics from any national and international university with a proven record of success in one of the relevant disciplines and being interested in examining traits of ecological interactions are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.
Please apply online: https://imprs-reg.ice.mpg.de/rs/reg/index.ph
The IMPRS gives doctoral students the possibility to prepare for their doctoral degree in a 3-year structured program providing excellent research conditions. The degree will be granted by the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena. The courses of the IMPRS are held in English.
Application deadline is June 30, 2009.
For detailed information on the IMPRS and the application procedure please visit our website http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/.
Qualification
Students holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, bioinformatics, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry neuroethology or bioinformatics from any national and international university with a proven record of success in one of the relevant disciplines and being interested in examining traits of ecological interactions are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.
Please apply online: https://imprs-reg.ice.mpg.de/rs/reg/index.ph
PhD student Position @University of Heidelberg
Within the division of Professor M. Hecker (Cardiovascular Physiology), one scholarship is available from July 1st, 2009 at the latest. The successful candidate should enjoy interactive teamwork in the field of vascular biology and have completed programs (M.S./M.A.) in the natural sciences, human or veterinary medicine.
The research activities of the funded project concentrate on the differentiation of smooth muscle cells during biomechanically induced vascular remodelling processes (e.g. hypertension, arteriosclerosis) and will be done in close collaboration with the group of Prof. Angel from the DKFZ. Funding comes from the German Research Foundation (DFG).
For details of this research project (C5), please visit http://www.transregio23.info.
Further general information about our institute can be obtained from the institute’s website http://physiologie.uni-hd.de.
Informal inquiries can also be addressed to laeufer@physiologie.uni-heidelberg.de.
Please submit your curriculum vitae, a statement of the research interest and the names of two referees to the institute:
Prof. Dr. M. Hecker
c/o Robert Läufer
Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology
Division of Cardiovascular Physiology
University of Heidelberg
Im Neuenheimer Feld 326
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
Friday, May 15, 2009
PhD in German Cancer Research Center
The project: The main project has the title “Defining control and function of alternative splicing during tumorigenesis”. It will be carried out in collaboration with the Dr. Ast’s Group at Tel Aviv University. We want to develop a method that predicts an “ordered list” of specific alternative transcription start sites, promoter usage sites, and splice factor sites that are linked to specific alternative splicing events. Additionally, we want to validate the predictions for some investigated genes and tumors (leiomyosarcomas) and work out the regulation and signaling network that is leading to alternative splicing events.
Your qualification: Diploma or Masters degree in Bioinformatics or a closely related field (Mathematics, Physics, Informatics, Biology). Knowledge in machine learning techniques, molecular biology or in programming R and Perl is of great advantage.
Begin: 01.07.2009Duration: This position will end at 30.06.2012.Send your application until May 31st, 2009 to genome@dkfz.deFor further information: Agnes Hotz-Wagenblatt +49/(0)6221/42-234
Your qualification: Diploma or Masters degree in Bioinformatics or a closely related field (Mathematics, Physics, Informatics, Biology). Knowledge in machine learning techniques, molecular biology or in programming R and Perl is of great advantage.
Begin: 01.07.2009Duration: This position will end at 30.06.2012.Send your application until May 31st, 2009 to genome@dkfz.deFor further information: Agnes Hotz-Wagenblatt +49/(0)6221/42-234
BIMSB MDC-NYU PhD Exchange Program : Berlin, Germany
We are looking for exceptional students who are willing to take Systems Biology into the post-genomics era. Recent breakthroughs in a number of high-throughput quantitative technologies now allow comprehensive, quantitative analysis of biological systems. Comprehensive quantification of biological systems at the level of genes, mRNAs, proteins and metabolites is now in reach. These data naturally require novel processing and analysis methods from the domain of Bioinformatics.
We welcome student applicants who wish to drive computational projects in subject areas such as next-generation sequencing, quantitative mass spectrometry, imaging, network reconstruction and modelling.
The PhD students are expected to divide their time between Berlin and New York, taking advantage of this wealth of research expertise alongside other appropriate broader training opportunities (e.g. Summer Schools). Funds are included for travel from Berlin for short and long term working periods in New York (or vice versa) as well as participation in courses at both locations. Each PhD student receives directed support to enable them to create their own research and training portfolio – a portfolio which not only equips them to conduct their own PhD research but furthermore prepares them for the world of global research and scholarship beyond.
Formal applications should be submitted in the form of a CV, a covering letter outlining motivation, interest, and suitability for this project and transcripts of academic qualifications to date in one pdf file to Dr Christoph Dieterich at christoph.dieterich@mdc-berlin.de. Contact details for two references should also be provided. Informal email enquiries are welcome.
Application deadline is Sunday 31st May 2009
We welcome student applicants who wish to drive computational projects in subject areas such as next-generation sequencing, quantitative mass spectrometry, imaging, network reconstruction and modelling.
The PhD students are expected to divide their time between Berlin and New York, taking advantage of this wealth of research expertise alongside other appropriate broader training opportunities (e.g. Summer Schools). Funds are included for travel from Berlin for short and long term working periods in New York (or vice versa) as well as participation in courses at both locations. Each PhD student receives directed support to enable them to create their own research and training portfolio – a portfolio which not only equips them to conduct their own PhD research but furthermore prepares them for the world of global research and scholarship beyond.
Formal applications should be submitted in the form of a CV, a covering letter outlining motivation, interest, and suitability for this project and transcripts of academic qualifications to date in one pdf file to Dr Christoph Dieterich at christoph.dieterich@mdc-berlin.de. Contact details for two references should also be provided. Informal email enquiries are welcome.
Application deadline is Sunday 31st May 2009
PhD Positions in Developmental Neurobiology @Heidelberg Univ
We investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying axon growth and pathfinding in higher vertebrates. In particular, we study the roles of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), cytoskeletal components, and intracellular signalling molecules. Our main model system is the developing visual system of chick and mouse embryo (for details please see: http://www.zoo.uni-heidelberg.de/gep).
The PhD projects will focus on the roles of selected axonal cytoskeletal proteins and CAMs for the formation and navigation of axons. Both projects involve a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art techniques including molecular biology/biochemistry, micro-/nano-technology, in vitro and in vivo live imaging microscopy etc. and ultimately aim at contributing to the development of therapeutic approaches to enhance axon regeneration.
We offer a well equipped department and a variety of on-campus-facilities (imaging centers, e.g.), supportive mentoring, and a stimulating scientific environment. Highly motivated candidates, preferentially with a background in (developmental) neurobiology, are encouraged to apply - also already before having completed the diploma/masters project. Full funding of the positions (salary, consumables, meeting participation etc.) is available for three years.
Ph.D. positions in chemistry and biochemistry @Zurich
Several Ph.D. positions in chemistry and biochemistry are available at the Graduate School of Chemical & Molecular Sciences Zurich, CMSZH, Switzerland. Research areas offered are: biological and bioinorganic chemistry, biophysics, computational and theoretical chemistry, coordination and analytical chemistry, medical chemistry, molecular biology and biochemistry, nanosciences, organic and organometallic chemistry, radiochemistry, solid-state chemistry, spectroscopy, and structural biology.
The Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Zurich offer a comprehensive and challenging education through the highly competitive CMSZH Ph.D. program. The University of Zurich is one of the top research institutions in Europe and is located in Switzerland’s largest city. Zurich is a highly international and dynamic town, offering a wide range of possibilities for cultural and sporting activities. Zurich is famous for its excellent quality of life and for its unique surroundings.
Promising young students, who will grow into tomorrows leading researchers, are invited to apply. There are no application deadlines for the CMSZH Ph.D. program. For more information contact: www.cmszh.uzh.ch or send an e-mail to cmszh@aci.uzh.ch
PhD @Erlangen School of Molecular Communication
Several PhD positions are available within the Erlangen School of Molecular Communication, a doctoral programme of the SFB796 "Reprogramming of host cells by microbial effectors". Located at the Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, partners from the Natural Sciences faculty (biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, pharmaceutical chemistry) and Medical faculty (bioinformatics, dermatology, medical microbiology, virology) as well as the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits are focussing on various aspects of host-pathogen-interaction.
We are seeking highly motivated students with interest in modern molecular biology and interdisciplinary research. Doctoral projects will focus on bioinformatics, microbiology, plant biochemistry, virology and automated image analysis. We invite applications from students holding a Master’s or equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics or related fields.
Type of application:Application via e.-mail or mail are welcome.
Application contact:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Burkovski
Email: aburkov@biologie.uni-erlangen.de
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Lehrstuhl für Mikrobiologie
Staudtstr. 5
91058 Erlangen
Email: aburkov@biologie.uni-erlangen.de
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Lehrstuhl für Mikrobiologie
Staudtstr. 5
91058 Erlangen
PhD-Student (Dipl.-Biol. or a graduate of other Life Sciences)
The Molecular Oncology Group (Prof. Dr. Achim Krüger) at the Klinikum rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich, Institute for Experimental Oncology and Therapy Research, is looking for a
PhD-Student
(Dipl-Biol. or a graduate of other Life Sciences)
The project „Interplay between TIMP-1 and CD63 during the establishment of a pre-metastatic niche“ is funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) for a period of 3 years.
The group of Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Achim Krüger investigates molecular mechanisms of tumor cell metastasis as a basis for the development of new therapies. We offer a broad and very modern spectrum of methods in molecular and cell biology.
Payment is according to tariff (TV-L).
We give priority to applicants with a disability and essentially equal qualifications.
Applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Achim Krüger, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, Institut für Experimentelle Onkologie und Therapieforschung, Ismaninger Str. 22, D-81675 München.
Email: achim.krueger@lrz.tu-muenchen.de
PhD-Student (Dipl.-Biol. or a graduate of other Life Sciences)
The Molecular Oncology Group (Prof. Dr. Achim Krüger) at the Klinikum rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich, Institute for Experimental Oncology and Therapy Research, is looking for a
PhD-Student
(Dipl-Biol. or a graduate of other Life Sciences)
The project „Interplay between TIMP-1 and CD63 during the establishment of a pre-metastatic niche“ is funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) for a period of 3 years.
The group of Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Achim Krüger investigates molecular mechanisms of tumor cell metastasis as a basis for the development of new therapies. We offer a broad and very modern spectrum of methods in molecular and cell biology.
Payment is according to tariff (TV-L).
We give priority to applicants with a disability and essentially equal qualifications.
Applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Achim Krüger, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, Institut für Experimentelle Onkologie und Therapieforschung, Ismaninger Str. 22, D-81675 München.
Email: achim.krueger@lrz.tu-muenchen.de
PhD :@IITC Graduate School Marburg,Germany
PhD positions available in the field of intra-and intercellular transport and communication
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) funded Graduate School “Intra- and Intracellular Transport and Communication” is located at the Philipps University Marburg and the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, Germany.
Groups from the Biological and the Medical Faculty of the Philipps University and the Max Planck Institute work as an interdisciplinary consortium to address ‘Intra- and Intercellular Transport and Communication (IITC)’. In particular, research focuses on mechanisms underlying cell-to-cell interactions, establishment of cell polarity and intracellular targeting of proteins and lipids.
Please consult our homepage at: http://www.staff.uni-marburg.de/~cellbio/IITC/
For our 3-year PhD program, we are seeking for excellent and highly motivated PhD students interested in the field of the Graduate School. Candidates should hold a master/diploma degree in natural sciences.
The IITC Graduate School seeks to increase the number of women and wishes to encourage women to apply. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.
Applications (consisting of a letter stating your intention to apply, your curriculum vitae and a description of your scientific experience) should be submitted to the office of the Graduate School (Lucette Claudet, Philipps University Marburg, Cell Biology, Karl-von-Frisch-Str. 8, D-35032 Marburg, Germany) within the next four weeks.
4-Year PhD Studentship in Ireland & Canada – Systems Biology/Bioinformatics/Genomics
The project involves the continued development of InnateDB (www.innatedb.com) a systems biology platform for the analysis of the mammalian interactome (Lynn et al, Molecular Systems Biology 2008), to enable bovine systems biology in the post-genomics era, including the prediction and analysis of the bovine interactome, pathways and transcriptional networks and the development of novel computational tools for the analysis of this data. The successful candidate will be strongly encouraged to collaborate with researchers at Teagasc, nationally and internationally in utilising these tools to investigate traits of importance in humans and animals including immunity, fertility and food production.
The ideal candidate will have an honours B.Sc. or M.Sc. in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related subject. Candidates with a background in genetics or a related biological subject with some computational knowledge are also encouraged to apply. Experience with website design / database management (e.g. MySQL) / programming experience (C/C++/Perl/Java) are all highly desired. An internationally competitive student stipend (tax exempt) is available and university fees will be covered.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, copy of B.Sc. transcript and your CV to Dr. David Lynn by email to lynn-jobs@sfu.ca. The closing date for applications is June 30 2009. We thank all applicants but only those selected for interview will be contacted further.
Further information:
http://www.agresearch.teagasc.ie/animalbioscience/
http://www.pathogenomics.sfu.ca/brinkman/
PhD Studentship positions in Bioinformatics, Metagenomics and the Human Microbiome
The Raes lab (VIB, University of Brussels) is hiring 3 motivated PhD students in the computational analysis of metagenomics data, with a particular emphasis on human-associated microbial communities in health and disease.
The last few years have seen a revolution in the functional and phylogenetic profiling of complete microbial communities through (next-generation) environmental shotgun sequencing (metagenomics). Recently, these approaches are being used to study the combined genetic material of microbial communities that live on and in the human body (the human microbiome), with important clinical applications in autoimmune disorders, infection and nutrition-related pathologies. The proposed research projects focus on bioinformatics tool development for comparative metagenomics of next-generation sequencing data (Raes et al. Curr Opin Microbiol 2007) as well as further development and/or application of multivariate analysis methods (Gianoulis, Raes et al PNAS 2008) towards clinical eco-systems biology of the human ecosystem (Raes and Bork Nat Rev Microbiol 2008). Methods are applied to public data, within the framework of existing collaborations (e.g. the MetaHIT consortium http://www.metahit.eu), and on sequencing projects initiated within the lab. VIB is an exciting, interdisciplinary research ins
Requirements (PhD students)
- Masters in Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, (Molecular) Biology, Microbiology or equivalent
- Basic programming skills or strong motivation to learn
- Experience with (meta)genomics data and/or microarray data analysis is a plus
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV, along with a letter stating their interest and contact details of two references to jeroen.raes@gmail.com . Informal enquiries can also be addressed to the same email address
International PhD Program Fall 2009
International PhD Program
Tuebingen, Germany, Fall 2009
The Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology
and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory in Tuebingen
would like to invite applications for PhD positions in:
Highly qualified applicants from all countries are invited to apply.
All applicants must hold or anticipate to receive a Diploma or Masters degree
by the time of their start as a PhD student at our institutes.
Candidates have to be fluent in written and spoken English.
The positions are funded by Max Planck Fellowships.
Application form, evaluation forms (2 needed) and all details about our
online registration are available at www.eb.mpg.de/phd-program
Application deadline is July 10, 2009.
After the review of completed applications selected candidates will be
invited for personal interviews in Tuebingen during September 16-18, 2009.
PhD Studentships in Systems/Computational Biology
Four Walsh Fellowships (4-year) are available to work on inter-institutional projects between Teagasc (The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) and National University Ireland Maynooth, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin. The projects will involve the computational, structural and functional genomics investigation of the genetic basis of traits of economic importance in cattle, including 1. immunity, 2. fertility, 3. muscle growth/development
and 4. milk production.
Ideal candidates should have a science related degree (2.1-1st) in a molecular biological or computational subject, preferably with experience in both disciplines. Candidates should be enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists. Candidates with experience in programming in perl/python/C/C++/java are desired, but students with a strong molecular biology/genetics background and a demonstrable willingness to learn computational approaches/programming are also encouraged to apply.
The stipend is valued at €21,000 per annum (including fees). Those appointed will be primarily based at the Animal Bioscience Centre, Teagasc, Grange, Co. Meath, Ireland.
The Animal Bioscience Centre (ABC) is a major new initiative to expand Teagasc’s capacity for bioscience research within its animal science research programme. For more information see http://www.agresearch.teagasc.ie/animalbioscience/
The closing date for applications is 30th June 2009.
Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and curriculum vitae including the names and addresses of at least two referees by e-mail to either of the Teagasc contacts below.
Teagasc Contacts:
Dr Chris Creevey, (Animal Bioscience Centre)
chris.creevey@teagasc.ie
Dr David Lynn, (Animal Bioscience Centre)
dlynn@sfu.ca
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