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Postdoc en Nueva Zelanda
Postdoctoral Fellow
Weed Ecologist
New Zealand
The National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies, based at
Lincoln University, New Zealand has a full-time position available for two
years for a weed ecologist to undertake research on the project:"Integrated
screening of invasive plant species: tools for predictive risk assessment."
You will undertake independent research aimed at identifying plant traits
that underpin the range and local abundance of alien plant species in New
Zealand. You will undertake field surveys of the habitat distribution and
abundance of selected key taxa in New Zealand and complement these surveys
with targeted field and glasshouse experiments. Plant population models
will be used to test related taxa available from commercial nurseries in
order to predict likely risk of invasion from current horticultural stocks.
You will work with Professor Philip Hulme in an active research group with
strong excellent national and international links and a strong publication
record in the area of invasion ecology.
Applicants will be required to have:
. A PhD in plant ecology or a related field
. Research experience in the area of plant invasion ecology.
. Strong skills in statistical analysis, particularly statistical
modelling.
. A record of peer reviewed publications
As travel between field sites in New Zealand will be a feature of this
position, a current driver's licence is also required.
Details of the Bio-Protetction Centre can be found at
http://www.bioprotection.org.nz/
and bioprotection staff at
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/story2295.html?#BPE
Further information and how to apply for vacancy number 07/76 is available
on our website.
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/section269.html#j2
Alternatively, please contact Human Resources on +64 (0)3 325 3687 or email
jobs@lincoln.ac.nz. Electronic applications are welcome and all
applications should be accompanied by a covering letter stating why you are
appropriate for this post, completed application form and CV.
University Lecturer in Uppsala
SLU (The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) hereby announces the
vacancy of a
University Lecturer in ECOPHYSIOLOGY OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS
Located at the Department of Crop Production Ecology, Uppsala
Ref no
1017/07
The Department of Crop Production Ecology is responsible for undergraduate
education, research and postgraduate education within the areas of
production biology of crops, short rotation forestry - bioenergy, weed
biology and weed management, and ecology of cropping systems.
Undergraduate education is mainly provided in soil/plant and animal
science within the Agriculture degree programme and in energy systems
within the Civil Engineering degree programme.
Research area: The person appointed to the post will be responsible, via
basic and applied research, for furthering understanding of the processes
in the plant that control the growth, development and production of
agricultural crops important for Northern Europe now and in the future.
The focus is on the function of the entire plant and its interactions with
the surrounding environment, and on environmental conditions during
practical cropping. The processes expected to be under investigation are
those that contribute significantly to production in agricultural systems
(e.g. photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen uptake) and those that relate
these processes to quantitative and qualitative aspects of final
production (yield). The relationships between cropping methods, the links
between productivity and biodiversity and crop production in a changing
climate are of particular interest.
The person appointed to the post of University Lecturer will be expected
to pursue and expand research within the above areas, collaborate with
other researchers at the Department and supervise postgraduate students.
Teaching at undergraduate level is also an important part of the job. The
University Lecturer is also expected to extend national and international
research collaborations within the subject area.
Eligibility: A person shall be eligible for appointment to a position as a
university lecturer if she/he has demonstrated scientific and teaching
proficiency. Equal effort shall be devoted to determining the applicant's
teaching proficiency as to determining her/his scientific proficiency.
Assessment criteria when appointing a university lecturer is the extent of
the candidate's scientific and pedagogical skills of relevance to the
subject contents of the appointment and to the assignments of the
appointment. In addition, the degree of administrative and other skills of
importance to the subject contents for the appointment and the duties
included in the appointment shall also be taken into account. In addition,
the degree of skill in developing and leading activities and staff at the
university and the ability to collaborate with the outside community and
convey information on research and development work shall also be taken
into account. Of these considerations special attention will be given to
the applicant's scientific and pedagogical skills.
The scientific and pedagogic documentation submitted in support of the
application shall be indicated in the application, and one copy of each
document shall be made available to the Registrar at the time of
application. At most 10 scientific publications and at most 10 pedagogic
publications, including popularized versions, should be submitted in
support of the application. In addition a complete list of publications
shall be supplied; the publications submitted with the application must be
indicated.
When all three expert reviewers have been appointed, the applicant(s) will
be informed to send copies of the documentation listed in the application
to each one of the reviewers.
At SLU salaries are determined through individual negotiations.
SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
More detailed information concerning this position can be obtained from
the Head of the department, professor Barbara Ekbom, phone no + 46 (0)18-
672625, e-mail Barbara.Ekbom@vpe.slu.se.
Academic union representatives are Lars Eriksson, SACO, phone no
+ 46-(0)18 673137- and Monica Östman, ST, phone no +46 (0)18-671227.
Appointment Procedures for SLU and a Memorandum for Guidance in Connection
with Applications can be found at http://personal.slu.se/ledans/jobb.htm
or obtained from senior administrative officer Magdalena Fagerberg, phone
no +46 (0)18-671047, e-mail magdalena.fagerberg@adm.slu.se, who will
answer all queries pertaining to formal procedures.
The outline used in these documents should be followed in the personal
record/list of qualifications and publications.
An application, marked with the ref no should be submitted to the
Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden, no later than
October 19, 2007. The application should be in English.
Becas predoctorales en Granada
En la última convocatoria de proyectos del Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia nos ha sido concedido un proyecto de investigación para cinco años (Modalidad C, Proyectos Consolider). El proyecto ha recibido una financiación muy generosa pero no se le ha asignado ningún becario, por lo que, mediante este escrito, solicito propuestas de candidatos que estén interesados en solicitar una beca FPU en la próxima convocatoria de becas predoctorales que ofertará el Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia para trabajar en este proyecto. Para conseguir una de estas becas, aunque el respaldo de un proyecto Consolider es importante, de todas formas, es imprescindible que los candidatos tengan un expediente académico elevado (próximo a 2,5). Pretendo incorporar dos becarios predoctorales cuya investigación sería subvencionada con cargo al proyecto (ver título y otros datos al final). Animo a todos los posibles interesados a que se pongan en contacto conmigo enviándome su curriculum vitae, a vuelta de correo recibirán un resumen del proyecto, información sobre el tema y objetivos de las dos tesis y responderé a todas las dudas que deseen plantearme.
Proyecto: INTERACCIONES EN LOS NIDOS DE LAS AVES: PARASITISMO DE CRÍA Y CRÍA COOPERATIVA.
Referencia: CGL2007-61940/BOS
Investigador Principal: Manuel Soler
Manuel Soler
Departamento de Biología Animal
Facultad de Ciencias
Universidad de Granada
18071 Granada
Spain
Telef.: 958 240484
Fax: 958 243238
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Institución:Universidad de Valencia
Contacto correo-e:tarinjj@uv.es
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Se ofrece la oportunidad de realizacion de una Tesis Doctoral
Los candidatos deben poseer la nacionalidad española y ser licenciados en Ciencias Biologicas, Farmacia, Ciencias Quimicas (especialidad Bioquimica) o Veterinaria, con un expediente academico igual o superior a 2.0
Area de la UNESCO: Fisiologia de la Reproduccion
Tema: Efecto negativo de la edad materna y del ovocito sobre la inteligencia, eficacia reproductiva y longevidad de la descendencia
Información complementaria de la oferta:
Prof. Juan J. Tarin
Dept. Biologia Funcional y Antropologia Fisica
Facultad de Ciencias Biologicas, Universidad de Valencia
e-mail: tarinjj@uv.es
Tel. 96-354 3221
Contrato para biólogo molecular
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Institución:CICBiogune
Contacto correo-e:fblanco@cicbiogune.es
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A technician position is available immediately to join the NMR laboratory headed by Dr. Francisco Blanco in the Structural Biology Unit at the CIC bioGUNE, a multidisciplinary research institute in the Technological Park of Bizkaia.
Our laboratory works on the structure-function relationships of proteins involved in chromatin regulation and signalling.
The main responsibility of the candidate will be to support the lab in the production and characterization of the proteins under study in the different projects.
Candidates should have strong experience in molecular biology. Knowledge of heterologous protein expression methods will be highly valued.
We offer a contract of indefinite duration with a competitive salary according to previous experience
Información complementaria de la oferta:
Applicants should forward their CV, including the e-mail address of at least one person for references, to rrhh@cicbiogune.es with ref 3131 in the subject.
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Institución:Instituto Nacional del Carbón (INCAR) - CSIC
Contacto correo-e:cpevida@incar.csic.es
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Se buscan personas interesadas en realizar la tesis doctoral en temática medioambiental de máxima actualidad: reducción y captura de CO2 en procesos energéticos.
Se valorará el interés personal por la investigación y expediente académico superior a 2 con vistas a solicitar becas de investigación (JAE-CSIC, F.P.U., Plan I+D+I Principado de Asturias, etc.).
Preferiblemente licenciados en Química o Ingeniería Química.
Información complementaria de la oferta:
Los interesados deberán adjuntar su currículum vitae y expediente académico (indicando la nota media).
Personas de contacto:
Fernando Rubiera ó José Juan Pis
Instituto Nacional del Carbón, CSIC.
Dpto. de Tecnología Energética y Medioambiental (www.incar.csic.es/tecnologia).
c/Francisco Pintado Fe, 26. 33011-Oviedo.
Apartado de Correos 73. 33080-Oviedo
Telf.: 985 11 90 90
e-mail: frubiera@incar.csic.es, jjpis@incar.csic.es
PhD position in conservation genetics
Topic: Conservation genetics of the protected moth Graellsia isabelae
Location: A Coruna (NW Spain) and Orléans (France)
The PhD project is focused on Graellsia isabelae (Graëlls, 1849) a moth
(Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) distributed mainly in Spain, with a few small
populations in France and Switzerland. It is highly protected at both
national and international level. However, there is neither genetic nor
population data which would allow to set up a suitable conservation plan
for this species. The PhD student will use newly developed microsatellite
markers and DNA sequence data to define Evolutionary Significant Units by
studying intraspecific genetic variability, population genetic structure
and divergence.
The project is supervised by Dr Marta Vila and Dr Horacio Naveira,
University of A Coruna (Spain) and Dr Carlos Lopez-Vaamonde (INRA Orléans,
France). It is funded for 4 years by the Spanish Ministry of Education and
Science (FPI program, 2 years fellowship + 2 years working contract).
Salary for the first two years (fellowship, no taxes) is 13,440 euros per
year. The salary increases to 16,100 euros per year for the third and
fourth year (contract, before taxes). The project will be based in A
Coruna, while some important experiments will be performed in Orléans.
Requirements for the position: (i) high motivation, (ii) a good academic
record, (iii) fluency in both English and Spanish, (iv) driving licence,
(v) willingness to spend long periods of time abroad. A good level of
French, knowledge of population genetics as well as prior experience in
the field (e.g., capture-mark-recapture) and laboratory (i.e., DNA
sequencing, microsatellite genotyping) will be highly valued. Women are
especially encouraged to apply.
Please send applications with one page CV including contact information
for two references to Marta Vila (marta.vila.taboada@gmail.com). Please
write "PhD application" as the e-mail subject when applying. Use the above
e-mail address for any informal query about the position. Applications
must be received by October 31, 2007. Start of position: June-July 2008.
Two PhD positions in plant invasion biology at the University of Bern, Switzerland
We are seeking two PhD students highly motivated to work on determinants of
plant invasiveness. The work will involve experimental assessment of
establishment success of horticultural species, and comparative
multi-species experiments to assess the life-history traits and extrinsic
factors associated with establishment success. Ideally, the candidates for
these two positions should have a background in experimental ecology and
basic knowledge of statistical methods (including generalized linear models).
The positions will be with Dr Mark van Kleunen and Prof. Dr Markus Fischer
in the Plant Ecology group at the Institute of Plant Sciences of the
University of Bern (http://www.botany.unibe.ch/planteco/index.php), Switzerland.
We offer a stimulating research environment in a beautiful city close to the
Alps. In addition to projects on invasive plants, our group is involved in
projects on evolutionary and molecular plant ecology, plant population
biology and community ecology. The positions are funded by the Swiss Science
Foundation (NSF-NRF for a period of three years starting on January 1, 2008.
Salaries rise from CHF 34 200 in the first year to CHF 40 200 in the third year.
Requirements for the positions include a Master's degree (or equivalent) in
biology, a driver's license, fluency in German and English and good
collaboration skills.
Applicants should e-mail a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and
contact details of two references to Mark van Kleunen at
vkleunen@ips.unibe.ch. In the letter of application, the applicant should
motivate why she or he wants to do a PhD and why she or he wants to work on
plant invasions. The applicant should also present details on her or his
experimental and statistical skills. The application deadline is October 1,
2007.
For more information on these positions, the project and research in our lab
contact Mark van Kleunen at vkleunen@ips.unibe.ch.
Mark van Kleunen
Institute of Plant Sciences
University of Bern
Altenbergrain 21
3013 Bern
Switzerland
Phone Tel. +41 31 631 49 23
Fax +41 31 631 49 42
e-mail vkleunen@ips.unibe.ch
Urgente!! Plaza libre en voluntariado.
Hola,
Ha quedado una plaza libre en el Centro de los Montes y Aserradero de Valsaín en la provincia de Segovia. Buscamos urgentemente una persona que quiera acudir a este campo ya que comienza hoy día 3 de septiembre. Si es dificil encontrar medio de transporte para hoy, no habría problema en acudir mañana o pasado mañana.
Un saludo,
Marta.
Asociación Gaia para la conservación y gestión de la Biodiversidad
Clara del Rey, 55 - 4º C · 28002 Madrid · Tel.: 91 510 07 52
http://www.asociaciongaia.org/
Coordinador/a de Gestión Forestal
Formación y experiencia
Ingeniería Forestal o de Montes, Biología o Ciencias Ambientales. Conocimientos y/o experiencia sobre gestión forestal sostenible y certificación FSC, así como de diseño, gestión y evaluación de proyectos.
Nivel alto de inglés, hablado y escrito.
Se valorará experiencia en el tercer sector.
Funciones
· Promover la certificación de Gestión Forestal FSC entre propietarios, administraciones, etc.
Responsabilidades
· Gestionar las actividades del Proyecto Certificación FSC como herramienta de Gestión Forestal Sostenible, en particular coordinar la "Red de 5 Montes Piloto" de modelos de certificación.
· Coordinar el Comité de Estándares de FSC España, encargado de la revisión de las Normas españolas de certificación FSC.
· Gestionar el área de socios
· Colaborar en la organización de otras actividades de la Asociación
Supervisión
El/la Coordinador/a trabajará bajo supervisión de la Directora Ejecutiva y de la Junta Directiva de FSC España.
Lugar de trabajo: Madrid, con posibilidad de viajes en España y el extranjero.
Interesados:
Mandar carta de presentación y currículum vitae a:
Elisa Pardo Vegezzi: fscspain@yahoo.es
EXPERIENCED PASSERINE BANDERS (2)
needed to help with a fall migration-monitoring project near St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Positions involve daily mist netting and passerine banding, daily census and ET's,
data entry and minor maintenance. One six week position to start end of
Aug 2007, the other around 3 Sep 2007. Must have solid bird handling
skills. Experience with the identification of eastern birds by sight and
sound an asset. Accommodation and stipend for food provided. Vehicle
very useful. Please submit cover letter, resume and three references
whom can attest to your banding skills to TRACEY DEAN (EM: tdean AT
huntsmanmarine.ca, FX: 506-529-1212).
Beca predoctoral
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Institución:IATA (CSIC). Valencia.
Contacto correo-e:jmarcos@iata.csic.es
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. Se busca candidato/a a optar a una Beca Predoctoral, dentro del Programa JAE-CSIC (http://www.csic.es/postgrado/) o similares. Vinculada al Proyecto BIO2006-09523.
. Se requiere Licenciado/a en Biología, Bioquímica, Ingeniero/a Agrónomo o afines. Se valorará positivamente un buen expediente académico.
. Se ofrece formación en metodologías de microbiología, biología molecular, biotecnología, y genómica funcional de microorganismos; en el ámbito de la fitopatología, estudio de hongos fitopatógenos y levaduras; para la identificación y caracterización de péptidos antimicrobianos y sus dianas celulares.
. Posibilidad de contratación del candidato seleccionado.
Información complementaria de la oferta:
Contactar y/o enviar CV a:
Dr. Jose F. Marcos (jmarcos@iata.csic.es) o
Dra. Belén López-García (lopezb@iata.csic.es)
Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA)
(http://www.iata.csic.es/)
Teléfono: 96.390.00.22 (extensión 2018)
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Institución:U. de Cantabria- Dpto. Biología Molecular
Contacto correo-e:cabezone@unican.es
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Buscamos un licenciado/a en Bioquímica, Química, Física o Biología para realizar una Tesis Doctoral. Título: "Motores moleculares que transportan DNA a través de membranas celulares". Se ofrece contrato con incorporación inmediata. Estamos interesados en el análisis de la estructura-función de proteínas implicadas en la diseminación de genes de resistencia a antibióticos. Constituyen un novedoso grupo de motores moleculares con importantes aplicaciones. En su estudio empleamos técnicas bioquímicas y estructurales, así como nuevos avances en el campo de la nanotecnología, en colaboración con otros grupos de investigación.
Los interesados deberán tener una sólida motivación en el estudio de estructura de proteínas y un buen expediente académico (más de 2)
Información complementaria de la oferta:
Si estás interesado, envía tu CV y expediente académico a la siguiente dirección:
Elena Cabezón
Dpto. Biología Molecular
Universidad de Cantabria
C/Herrera Oria s/n
39011 Santander
Tfno: 942 202033
Email: cabezone@unican.es
PhD and Post-doc positions
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Several positions are available at the PhD and post-doctoral level to work full-time as researchers on three European Union projects.
Expertise required: Good background knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in computer graphics and / or haptics research, with previous experience of virtual environment research an advantage.
Particular areas of focus are real-time interactive virtual
characters, and all aspects of interaction with these, including haptic interaction.
Successful applicants will have a keen interest not simply in algorithm and system development but in the advancement of the science of virtual environments. In particular we seek not simply to build systems, but to understand how people behave, respond and interact within immersive virtual environments, and how we can build systems
that make their responses realistic. Application areas include psychotherapy for social situations (such as shyness and paranoia) and also emergency evacuation scenarios.
Starting dates: as soon as possible.
This advertisement is in English since in the European projects English is the common language.
Información complementaria de la oferta:
http://www.lsi.upc.edu/~melslater
http://www.presenccia.org/
http://www.immersence.info/
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[biologia] Oferta: Activación, desarrollo y escalado de cultivos de algas
Oferta de Empleo
Seaweed Canarias es una empresa de biotecnología que desarrolla soluciones de producto a partir de la aplicación industrial de principios activos de algas.
Seaweed Canarias está interesada en incorporar a su departamento de I+D:
Un/a licenciado/a en Biología (especialidad botánica) o en Ciencias del mar (en su defecto) para el desarrollo de actividades relacionadas con la activación, desarrollo y escalado de cultivos de algas, instrucción de técnicos, identificación y reconocimiento de especies, identificación de oportunidades de aplicación industrial.
A valorar:
Mínimo: El candidato/a debe tener experiencia y conocimiento tanto en el cultivo de macro y microalgas como de taxonomía de algas. Inglés imprescindible.
Deseable: Doctorado en Algología con experiencia postdoctoral en las mismas áreas. Interés demostrado por aspectos fotoquímicos.
Otros: Espediente académico mínimo igual o superior a 2. Carné de conducir necesario.
Si quieres formar parte de una empresa con gran potencial de crecimiento, en el que desarrollar una actividad investigadora ligada a la innovación productiva con alta capacidad de trabajo multidisciplinar, tienes aquí la oportunidad. Se ofrece salario competitivo acorde a la cualificación.
Interesados enviar C.V. a:
rrhh@seaweedcanarias.com
[FindAPhD] Latest PhD Studentships!
Welcome to the FindAPhD weekly Newsletter. Listed below are the latest research projects to be advertised on FindAPhD.com.
--Featured Project--
A PhD studentship (UK applicants only) is available in Acoustic Emission and vibration applied to component health monitoring, diagnosis and prognostics. The position comes with a 12,000 GBP yearly bursary. The successful candidate will join an already well established group. Reliability prediction is becoming increasingly difficult due to advances in the complexity of modern process plant. As a result many organisations are taking advantage of advanced condition monitoring technologies and this research programme aims to address some of the challenges faced by such organisations.
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University of Reading
Quantitative and qualitative assessment of bitterness in lettuce
University of Manchester
Protective Colloid Stabilized NanoparticlesUnderstanding Nucleation and Grafting
University of Leeds
PhD Studentship in Urban Air Pollution, Energy and Resources Research Institute (ERRI),University of Leeds
Dublin City University
Funded PhD Studentship in Feature Interaction Detection and Resolution
Newcastle University
Genetic and epigenetic mechanisms in medulloblastoma development
Scottish Agricultural College
Role of Genetics in Dairy System Methane Emissions
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Electrocatalyst for improved efficiency of PEM water electrolysers
University of Glamorgan
EPSRC SUPERGEN - Biological Fuel Cells Consortium
University of Birmingham
Modelling and field validation of flow and suspended sediment responses to storm events in urban and rural river channels
Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry
Preventative potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in cancer of the aerodigestive tract
Many more projects have been added this week! Click here to view them all!
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The FindAPhD.com Team
[ofertas_empleo] contrato postdoctoral
CENTRO DE BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MADRID
Postdoctoral Position Available
BIOGENESIS, DYNAMICS AND FUNCTION OF MITOCHONDRIA IN HUMAN PATHOLOGY
We are looking for a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral scientist to join our group at the CBMSO in Madrid. We seek for a person with a relevant PhD and with a contrasted background in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology techniques. The candidate should be proficient in English, both in oral and in writing skills. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the characterization of the post-transcriptional mechanisms that regulate the biogenesis of mitochondria and the characterization of cellular and animal models of interference of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation.
Funding (~ 27,000 €/year of gross salary) is available for an initial period of two years starting in early July 2007. Applications should include:
a) A letter with a short description of the specific interests the applicant has in the field,
b) A CV with a description of the technical expertise and list of publications of the candidate,
d) The name and contact information of two scientists from whom references of the applicant could be requested.
Email applications should be sent to José M. Cuezva (jmcuezva@cbm.uam.es). Phone contact: 34 91 497 4866
Martinez-Diez M, Santamaria G, Ortega AD, Cuezva JM. Biogenesis and Dynamics of Mitochondria during the Cell Cycle: Significance of 3'UTRs. PLoS ONE. 2006 Dec 20;1:e107.
Santamaria G, Martinez-Diez M, Fabregat I, Cuezva JM. Efficient execution of cell death in non-glycolytic cells requires the generation of ROS controlled by the activity of mitochondrial H+-ATP synthase. Carcinogenesis. 2006;27(5):925-35.
Isidoro A, Casado E, Redondo A, Acebo P, Espinosa E, Alonso AM, Cejas P, Hardisson D, Fresno Vara JA, Belda-Iniesta C, Gonzalez-Baron M, Cuezva JM. Breast carcinomas fulfill the Warburg hypothesis and provide metabolic markers of cancer prognosis. Carcinogenesis. 2005;26(12):2095-104.
Isidoro A, Martinez M, Fernandez PL, Ortega AD, Santamaria G, Chamorro M, Reed JC, Cuezva JM. Alteration of the bioenergetic phenotype of mitochondria is a hallmark of breast, gastric, lung and oesophageal cancer. Biochem J. 2004 ;378(Pt 1):17-20.
Cuezva JM, Krajewska M, de Heredia ML, Krajewski S, Santamaria G, Kim H, Zapata JM, Marusawa H, Chamorro M, Reed JC. The bioenergetic signature of cancer: a marker of tumor progression. Cancer Res. 2002;62(22):6674-81.
de Heredia ML, Izquierdo JM, Cuezva JM. A conserved mechanism for controlling the translation of beta-F1-ATPase mRNA between the fetal liver and cancer cells. J Biol Chem. 2000, 275(10):7430-7.
[ofertas_empleo] investigador postdoctoral
Se busca un investigador postdoctoral para incorporarse a la Unidad de Investigación del Hospital 12 de Octubre. El area temática son las enfermedades inflamatorias autoinmunes y el perfil es un doctor con experiencia en biología celular y modelos animales. El tipo de contrato dependerá del CV del candidato. Contacto: jlpablos@h12o.es
Interesados contactar con :
Dr José Luis Pablos
Servicio de Reumatología
Unidad de Investigación
Hospital 12 de Octubre
208041 Madrid (Spain)
Tel 34-91-3908766/8767
Fax 34-91-3908544
New Vacancies from Academic Transfer
New Vacancies from Academic Transfer
There are 48 new vacancies:
Ph.D. Position, [URL]
Leiden University This PhD projects aims to develop novel targeted carriers for influenza antigens (to be provided by Nobilon/Solvay).
Primarily phospholipid based vesicles will be used as nanoparticulate antigen carriers (size range ca. 50-500 nm). If necessary, polymeric carriers will also be studied. The nanocariers will be loaded with influenza antigens and optimised for their capability to target dendritic cells (DC). Option for this include (i) incorporating positively charged lipids into the bilayer, (ii) covalently attaching positively charged oligomers to the phospholipid bilayer (e.g., TAT peptides or oligoarginines possessing cell-penetrating capabilities), and (iii) incorporating DC targeting ligands (e.g., mannosylated lipids) into the lipid bilayer. DC activation will be steered and promoted by adding adjuvants (e.g., Lipid A derivatives, CpG sequences). The adjuvants will be either mixed with the vesicles, or co-encapsulated in the lipid bilayer or in the aqueous compartment of the vesicles. The adjuvants will be selected based on the required Th1/Th2 balance. Moreover, endosomal escape/membrane disruptive promotors will be co-encapsulated in the bilayer of the antigen-containing vesicles to achieve cytosolic delivery of the antigens, which should lead to enhanced MHCI presentation. The targeted antigen-loaded nanoparticles will be incorporated into advanced modified-release systems to be developed by OctoPlus. Continuous (pseudo zero-order) and pulsed-release systems will be compared for their ability to be used as single-shot vaccines: one injection mimicking 2-3 conventional immunisations.
Assistant/Associate Professor (Bio) Catalysis [URL]
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, The Biocatalysis and Organic Chemistry section of the Biotechnology department has a vacant tenure track position for an ambitious Assistant or Associate Professor.
The Assistant or Associate Professor will participate and take a lead in the group's research programme in biomimetic and enzymatic catalysis for redox transformations. Preferably the candidate should possess or be willing to develop expertise in the modelling of enzyme cavities to assist other researchers in the group in the choice of enzymes for particular transformations.
We seek a colleague to take the initiative in developing collaborations with groups in the (nano) chemical engineering department. He or she will contribute to the group's teaching programme in Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, and Catalysis. Finally the successful candidate will participate in general management tasks within the section.
Post-doc for 'Segregation and connectivity in the human language system' [URL]
Radboud University Nijmegen This project will investigate how different anatomical regions used in language comprehension and speech production can be characterized by means of their anatomical, functional and effective connectivities. The project will recruit a group of subjects and initially investigate their intrinsic connectivity using white-matter fibre-tracking (by means of diffusion tensor imaging) and resting state fMRI (functional connectivity analysis). In subsequent functional experiments the initial data will be used to determine the extent to which the intrinsic structure determines the activation pattern and effective connectivity in language. The FC Donders Centre (http://www.fcdonders.ru.nl/) possesses state of the art MR systems at 1.5 T, 3 T, and 7 T. Considerable in-house expertise regarding language, fMRI and various methods of connectivity analysis is present. The project involves the ability to perform non-conventional data analyses and to conduct and analyse fMR experiments. The post-doctoral researcher will be a member of both the PI group ‘Neurocognition of Language' and that of ‘MR methods for Cognitive Neuroscience'.
PhD-student Segregation and connectivity in the human language system [URL]
Radboud University Nijmegen This PhD project will investigate how different anatomical regions used in language comprehension and speech production can be characterized by means of their anatomical, functional and effective connectivities. The project will recruit a group of subjects and initially investigate their intrinsic connectivity using white-matter fibre-tracking (by means of diffusion tensor imaging) and resting state fMRI (functional connectivity analysis). In subsequent functional experiments the initial data will be used to determine the extent to which the intrinsic structure determines the activation pattern and effective connectivity in language. The FC Donders Centre (http://www.fcdonders.ru.nl/) possesses state of the art MR systems at 1.5 T, 3 T, and 7 T. Considerable in-house expertise regarding language, fMRI and various methods of connectivity analysis is present. The project involves the ability to perform non-conventional data analyses and to conduct and analyse fMR experiments. The PhD student will be a member of both the PI group ‘Neurocognition of Language' and that of ‘MR methods for Cognitive Neuroscience'.
Post-doc Measuring and Modelling Electromagnetic Brain Activity [URL]
Radboud University Nijmegen The Measuring and Modelling Electromagnetic Brain Activity Group at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging at Radboud University Nijmegen (NL) seeks an outstanding post-doctoral researcher to investigate connectivity and plasticity in the human brain. It has been proposed that oscillatory synchronization between brain regions reflect functional connectivity and exchange of information. Using the human somatosensory system we will investigate this hypothesis using haptic detection and working memory paradigms. Furthermore protocols will be applied to modulate the synaptic connectivity in the somatosensory system. The consequences on behavior and oscillatory synchronization will be investigated. This research will primarily be done using a whole MEG system (275 channel, VSM/CTF). This multidisciplinary project is funded by the Netherlands Organization for Science Research (NWO).
PhD-student Measuring and Modelling Electromagnetic Brain Activity [URL]
Radboud University Nijmegen The Measuring and Modelling Electromagnetic Brain Activity Group at the F.C. Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging at Radboud University Nijmegen (NL) seeks an outstanding PhD-student for a project investigating the relationship between human working and long-term memory. For several decades it has been debated in the cognitive psychology community whether long-term memory operations require the cooperation of the working (short-term) memory system. Of particular interest is how brain oscillations are involved in this cooperation. We will address this question using state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques and novel analysis methods. The techniques to be used are MEG, to characterize the temporal dynamics of working memory maintenance, and fMRI, to characterize the brain areas engaged. This multidisciplinary project is funded by the Netherlands Organization for Science Research (NWO).
Full Professor Offshore Engineering [URL]
Delft University of Technology The Professor of Offshore Engineering will be responsible for both education and research involving man-made systems at sea. The education entails a two-year MSc curriculum open to students with BSc degrees like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Maritime Engineering. The MSc programme leads to an MSc degree in Offshore Engineering. The MSc programme encompasses four specialisations: Fixed Structures, Floating Structures, Dredging and Sub-Sea Engineering. The research focuses on a variety of offshore subjects, ranging from hydromechanics, vortex-induced vibrations and advanced corrosion resistant pipelines to the efficient application of offshore wind turbines.
The appointee will be expected to lead the Offshore Engineering group. Specific teaching responsibilities will be concentrated in the area of bottom-founded structures as well as on the coaching of graduate students. The successful applicant will initiate and maintain good relations with the national and international industry, universities and relevant organisations and initiate and implement research projects. The new Professor will be based in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Delft University of Technology.
Post doc position in food microbiology [URL]
Agrotechnology & Food Science Group The Laboratory of Food Microbiology is involved in the EU-project ‘Double Fresh'. The aim of this project is to raise ready-to-eat meals to a higher quality level. The necessary longer shelf life to implement these meals in all European markets requires special attention to food safety. The challenge of this project will be to achieve a more appealing cooked meal, which looks and smells fresher and tastier, without compromising on food safety and nutritional quality.
The objectives of the work-package of the Laboratory for Food Microbiology are:
1)to define the most important food safety risks
2)to propose practical test methods that represent the risks correctly
3)to formulate a set of guidelines for the monitoring of the food safety of the meals
The way to achieve this is analyzing existing food chains, implementing potential changes (obtained from other partners) and to carry out a risk assessment for the new process.
Postdoc "Heat Transfer and Catalytic Reactions" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
In summary, as a Post-Doc you will fulfill the following activities:
Contribute to the development of particle simulation models
Validate them with physical and chemical data
Apply the knowledge in the design of micro-reactors
Present results on international conferences and publish in scientific journals.
Strengthen the collaboration between the groups participating in MiTS
Scientific consultancy position [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Scientific Consultant you will fulfill the following activities:
acquisition of projects form industrial companies;
supporting (graduate and Ph D) students in modelling and computing;
carrying out specific projects.
Postdoc "Functional Myocardium Regeneration" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Previous studies explored in vitro cardiac generation from neonatal rat cardiomyocytes. While growth in a two dimensional environment results in poor differentiation and alignment, a three dimensional environment augments cellular differentiation, conductive properties and improves cardiac function after myocardial infarction (MI) in rat. Current research builds on these findings, with a focus on human stem cells, in particular bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells, and the specification of the appropriate biomechanical three dimensional niche.
PhD Student "Reduction of gas cooler fouling in biomass gasifiers" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
The most important delivarables will be:
A set-up with which controlled fouling experiments can be performed.
A model for fouling layer growth of powdery and sintered layers in a product gas cooler and insight into secondary measures on this growth.
Identification of important cooler design aspects and corresponding gasifier operating conditions to minimize cooler fouling.
Peer-reviewed journal and conference contributions and PhD-thesis.
PhD-student "Screening for rupture-prone atherosclerotic plaques with molecular [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As PhD-student "Screening for rupture-prone atherosclerotic plaques with molecular you will fulfill the following activities:
The rupture of atherosclerotic plaques followed by thrombus formation is a major cause of myocardial infarcts and stroke and the most common cause of cardiac mortality. The identification of unstable plaques is a desired new diagnostic tool for screening of patients. This project is based on the hypothesis that molecular MRI, employing powerful MRI contrast agents specifically targeted to biological markers for progressing atherosclerotic plaques, can help to identify rupture prone plaques. The project is financed by the Netherlands Heart Foundation (project number 2006T106) and involves a close collaboration with the groups of prof. Poelmann ( Leiden University Medical Center ), prof. Van Echteld (University Medical Center Utrecht) and prof. Krams ( Free University Medical Center and Erasmus Medical Center ). A project description is available upon request.
Postdoc "Crystal Plasticity for Modelling the mechanical Behaviour of Microstruc [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
In summary, as a Post-Doc you will fulfill the following activities:
Extend the present theory of crystal plasticity
Implement results in a computer program and perform simulations.
Validate the model in comparison to experiments.
Present results on international conferences and publish in scientific journals.
AIO "In vivo measurement of lipid turnover with 13C edited MR spectroscopy" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Tasks
The candidate will develop a novel MRS method to detect 13C enriched fatty acyl chains in the IMCL pool. The method will be implemented on 6.3 T and 9.4 T small-animal MR scanners and will first be tested on phantoms. The method will in a later stage be applied to rat models of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, to study the impact of IMCL turnover rates on the development of these diseases.
Postdoc "Thermo-acoustic instability in combustion" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
This position is part of the Marie Curie project AETHER (AEro-acoustical and THermo-acoustical coupling in enERgy) , in which a number of institutes in Europe working on aero- and thermo-acoustics collaborate. The work within the Marie Curie actions program promotes an active exchange of knowledge and experience between the participants of the AETHER project. Part of the work can be conducted at one of co-operating institutions. General information about the AETHER project as well as the eligibility criteria for the candidates can be found on: "http://www.cerfacs.fr/aether/">www.cerfacs.fr/aether/.
The focus of the research of the post-doc candidate within the AETHER project is on the development of an acoustic model for simplified and semi-practical boilers (combustors). Empirical (experimentally and/or numerically measured) acoustic Flame Transfer Function will be incorporated into the boiler acoustic model with the purpose of stability analysis. The emphasis is on the acoustics of ducts, vessels and other equipment present in boilers and combustors.
PhD-student Fungal response to transient humidity [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Project aim and description This project aims to investigate how fungi, growing on porous substrates, respond to transient humidity. The following tasks are foreseen. Firstly, the macroscopic growth patterns have to be characterized. Microscopy and image analysis will be used to visualize the patterns. By techniques likeMonte Carlo or Cellular Automata the growth patterns will be modeled. Second, the behavior of water in the porous substrates has to be studied. Dedicated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) will be used to observe the water household dynamics in the substrate. The outcomes will be modeled with transport equations. Finally, models of macroscopic growth patterns and substrate water will be coupled. The work will be performed in the group Transport in Permeable Media (TPM) at the Technical University of Eindhoven. It will be done in close cooperation with the Fungal Biodiversity Centre (CBS) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science, which has an outstanding reputation in fungal biology, and TNO Built Environment and Geo Sciences. Contacts with the microbiology group of the University of are also foreseen.
Assistant Professor Innovation Management, in particular New Product Development [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Assistant Professor Innovation Management, in particular New Product Development you will fulfill the following activities:
The position involves a balanced teaching-research workload (50-50%). Both teaching and research are to a large extent organized and conducted in teams. Assistant professors are also expected to contribute to the acquisition of projects in the 2nd and 3rd money stream.
PhD "Biomass gasification: in-bed measures for gas conditioning and cleaning" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Tasks:
The group is looking for suitable candidates for a project within the Dutch Research Consortium ‘Biomass Gasification and Gas Cleaning" of Energy Research Centre of The Netherlands ECN, three Dutch Technical Universities, and Biomass Technology Group BTG. The aim of the consortium programme is the development of biomass gasification systems to convert biomass efficiently into syngas and substitute natural gas SNG, and in the next steps electricity and biofuels.
The PhD project carried out at TU/e refers to the development of in-bed methods which are primarily effective for the route from biomass-to-SNG in order to increase the overall efficiency of this process. The conventional route for SNG production is based on gasification of biomass to syngas and the subsequent methanation of syngas to SNG. It is desired that the syngas contains a high initial yields of methane as the conversion of H2 and CO in the subsequent methanation step involves a substantial efficiency loss.
The main objective of the project is to develop a set of effective in-bed methods for biomass (indirect) gasifiers, which are able to optimize gas composition resulting particularly in higher methane yield, reduced tar content and specific H2/CO ratio. In-bed measures which will be considered are use of bed additive/catalyst, proper selection of operating parameters and eventual gasifier modification. To this end the fundamental research will be carried out in the area of kinetics and mechanism of (catalytic) reactions taking place in the gasifier that can lead to more CH4 yield and less tars.
PhD.Model-based system design and optimization of automated distribution centers [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Research topic: Systems engineering of large scale logistic systems. The research focuses on the development of a framework for model-based system design and optimization of automated distribution centers and warehouses. The aim is to develop the framework following a multi-level decomposition and coordination concept to iteratively cascade down targets (budgets) to the various (sub)subsystems and to rebalance up their responses (feasibility). For decision making in the higher level (sub)system(s) of this framework, a key aspect of the work is to develop aggregate queuing models (discrete-event or analytical) following the effective process time approach.
Phd Student "Efficient Geometric Algorithms for Terrains" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Project description:
Traditionally, in computational geometry the running time of an algorithm is analysed as a function of n, the number of input elements. Unfortunately, such an analysis often fails to give a good prediction of the running time of the algorithm in practical situations. An important reason for this is that the shape and/or distribution of the input objects, as well as the I/O- and caching-behavior of the algorithm, can have a large influence on the actual efficiency of the algorithm. The goal of the project "Towards a practical theory of geometric algorithms" is to develop and analyse geometric algorithms and data structures while taking these considerations into account. The PhD position is part of this project and will focus on algorithms for terrains.
Full Professor Information Systems / Business Process Management [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
The full professor BPM is expected to:
lead the BPM group (currently 5 staff positions and circa 10 Ph.D./PostDoc);
set up and manage research and acquire external funding;
contribute to curriculum and course development;
teach courses in the BPM field at BSc and MSc levels;
contribute to the management of the IS subdepartment.
Profefssor in Hybrid Systems for Embedded and Networked Control Systems [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven The Control Systems chair (Eindhoven, Electrical Engineering) has a vacancy for a full professor on Hybrid Systems in the converging fields of communication, computation and control. The scientific research for this position aims to establish a solid theoretical framework for the analysis, identification and control of classes of hybrid systems for embedded, distributed and networked control systems. Fruitful cooperation is expected with the existing research on model reduction and applications for electrical (power systems) and motion systems (automotive and industrial automation). If selected, you will be expected to establish industrial contacts and secure contracts, as these are essential for addressing real industrial problems and for generating, in cooperation with research agencies, the financial resources for research plans. Initially you will be required to focus mainly on research. Later, you will also be expected to give a course at PhD level, contribute to the masters and bachelors programs.
PhD "Heart Valve Tissue Engineering" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As PHD "Heart Valve Tissue Engineering" you will fulfill the following activities:
- Study of native heart valve development, functioning and properties through literature study and experimental work.
- Designing and integrating theories for optimized heart valve culture via mechanical conditioning, with emphasis on extracellular matrix production and remodeling.
- Creating functional tissue engineered aortic heart valves using cell sources from different species.
- Evaluating structure-function properties of the engineered valves with time of growth and differentiation using vital imaging techniques and mechanical testing.
- Dissemination of results through a number of publications in international, peer-reviewed journals.
The project is part of the Vici research project on: ‘ Mechanocontrol of tissue formation and remodelling in tissue engineered aortic heart valves', financed by STW. A period of at least 6 months of the contract period will be spent at the University Hospital Zürich.
PhD. Tracking of distribution flows in the presence of uncertainties [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As PhD: Tracking of distribution flows in the presence of uncertainties your research topic will be:
To Obtain the designed "ideal distribution flow" and "keep the flow ideal". In the Falcon project an automated distribution center is going to be developed. For the actual (robotic) execution of tasks an ideal strategy is used as a feed-forward loop. On the basis of real time information coming from the available sensors an additional feedback controller is to be developed in order to tune the actual performance to the designed level. These control algorithms will have to be developed. For major disturbances of the system due to errors and exceptions, methods will be developed in order to handle these events as well as keep the performance of the logistic system as close as possible to the designed ideal flow.
Postdoc "Swelling of Elastomers" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
The first focus will be on the close-to-equilibrium state after swelling; next, the transient from non-swollen to swollen state will be considered. The project will start with a 3 month evaluation of the feasibility of applying existing bio-mechanical swelling models to swellable elastomers (static and transient), followed by a 9 months period if the project is feasible.
Duration : 1 year. After three months there is a evaluation of progress.
Instructor of English as a Foreign Language [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Instructor of English as a Foreign Language you will fulfill the following activities:
Teaching courses in academic and technical English to Bachelor and Master students and remedial English courses
Teaching PhD students and academic staff courses on Writing Articles and Abstracts
Assessing academic staff for the English Language Master track
Advisory work such as contributing to course development, testing etc.
Postdoc Acoustic cavitation-enhanced catalysis in near-critical CO2 [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As postdoc you will fulfill the following activities:
- Develop strategies for optimization of cavitation enhanced interfacial transfer in pressurized CO2
- Validate these strategies with appropriate experiments, on a micro and macro scale
- Contribute to the development of new experimental and numerical methods
- Present results on international conferences and publish in scientific journals
• Strengthen the collaboration between the participating groups
Phd Student "Optimal Geometric (Data) Structures [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Project description:
Spatial data structures play a fundamental role in computational geometry and its applications. Many of these data structures, especially the ones that are used in practice, are based on geometric structures such as space partitionings or coverings of the objects by bounding volumes. The performance of the resulting data structures depends directly on certain properties of the underlying geometric structure. Hence, a lot of research in computational geometry has gone into designing algorithms that construct geometric structures with good properties. Most existing research in this area, however, has focused on geometric structures whose properties are good in the worst-case. This means that when the actual input happens to be much easier than a worst-case input, the performance of the resulting data structure can be far from optimal. In this project we will study algorithms for constructing geometric structures that are (close to) optimal for any input, leading to spatial data structures that are as efficient as possible for the actual data they store.
Researcher [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven The Research on Networks (RoN) project is a subproject of the Dutch Gigaport Next Generation Network project, and investigates network technologies for the recently launched research network SURFnet6. This hybrid network combines IP and optical technologies and further research is required as this combination has scarcely been applied on such a scale.
Gigaport carries out research into the following subjects:
- Optical network technologies - research into models for network architecture, optical network components and light path provisioning.
- High performance routing and switching - Research into new routing technologies and transport protocols.
- Management and monitoring - Research into incident response in hybrid networks (IP and optical combined) and technologies for network performance monitoring, measuring and reporting.
- Grids and Access - Research into models, interfaces and protocols for user access to network and grid facilities.
- Test methodology - Research into effective testing methods and designing tests for new technologies and network components.
Research partners within the RoN project are: University of Amsterdam, Telematica Instituut, TNO, Nortel, Avici, Telindus, University of Twente, TU Delft, Sara and SURFnet.
The role of TU/e within the RoN project is to develop applications (e.g. 25 Mbps videoconferencing application is being developed by TU/e during 2006) that make use of the Light Path technology in the Gigaport NG network, research into cloud bypassing solutions, and extending the Gigaport NG network light path technology into the Eindhoven's regional fiber network. The Researcher will follow up with the ongoing and planned RoN activities but will also have room for new initiatives and research ideas. He/she will work on the RoN project on a part-time basis and spend the rest of the time collaborating in other projects (to be discussed).
Assistant Professor (Universitair Docent) in Finance and Accounting [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Assistant Professor in Finance and Accounting you will fulfill the following activities:
The subdepartment OPAC is seeking applications for a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Finance or Accounting, with interest in operational processes or in the area of Operations Management oriented towards Finance or Accounting. The candidate is expected to conduct research in the area of Finance or Accounting with applications to operations management. The candidate is further expected to contribute to the teaching activities of the Department, including developing and teaching courses in the area of Finance and Accounting and supervising BSc and MSc students' project work.
Postdoctoral Researchers on Stochastics [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Postdoctoral Researcher you will contribute to one of the three research programmes at EURANDOM: Queueing and Performance Analysis ( Performance Analysis of Production Systems; Performance Analysis of Communication Systems, Queueing Theory, Multivariate Risk Modelling); Random Spatial Structures (Critical Phenomena; Disordered Systems; Combinatorial Probability) and Statistical Information and Modelling (Statistical Signal and Image Analysis; Statistics in Biology and Statistics in Industry).
Ph.D. students in Stochastics [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Ph.D. students in Stochastics you will fulfill the following activities:
You will contribute to one of the three research programmes at EURANDOM: Queueing and Performance Analysis (Performance Analysis of Production Systems; Performance Analysis of Communication Systems, Queueing Theory, Multivariate Risk Modelling); Random Spatial Structures (Critical Phenomena; Disordered Systems; Combinatorial Probability); Statistical Information and Modelling (Statistical Signal and Image Analysis; Statistics in Biology and Statistics in Industry).
Post-doc "In vivo measurement of lipid turnover with 13C edited MR spectroscopy" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
As Post-doc "In vivo measurement of lipid turnover with 13C edited MR spectroscopy" you will fulfill the following activities:
You will develop a novel MRS method to detect 13C enriched fatty acyl chains in the IMCL pool. The method will be implemented on 6.3 T and 9.4 T small-animal MR scanners and will first be tested on phantoms. Finally, it will be applied to rat models of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, to study the impact of IMCL turnover rates on the development of these diseases.
PhD student "Micro- and Nanofluidics" [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
The project involves the design, setup, evaluation and analysis of microfluidic experiments on chemically patterned surfaces. It is anticipated that the candidate will spend roughly 10% of his or her time on microfabrication in the TU/e cleanroom facility, 60% on experiments and 30% on numerical or analytical modeling.
Postdoc in Interactive Sound Synthesis [URL]
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
SATIN is a European project to develop SOUND AND TANGIBLE INTERFACES FOR NOVEL PRODUCT SHAPING. In this project virtual objects can be shaped by applying flexible strips over the surface of the virtual objects to be modelled. The strips will exercise force feedback so that the users can feel what they do. Furthermore, the movements of the users and contacts with the object will be coupled with sound which will give the user information about the material and surface properties of the object. The task of the applicant will be to synthesize these scraping and rubbing sounds on the basis of material and surface properties of the objects, so that the multimodal interface becomes more natural and intuitive. Various synthesis techniques can be used, partly dependent on the experience of the applicant, e.g. additive or subtractive synthesis, or synthesis based on acoustic models, such as partial differential equations or finite-element techniques. Moreover, the applicant will evaluate the added value of using sound in this multisensory interface. In summary, in the SATIN project, we will introduce and validate the new dimension of sound to communicate in an audible way local shape and material properties of virtual objects.
PhD ‘Hydrogen policy strategies and public acceptance' [URL]
Delft University of Technology The project will examine the interaction of policy decisions and public acceptance of hydrogen. First, a number of scenarios for future hydrogen implementation will be defined. Second, a policy gaming simulation will be designed to explore the interaction of public acceptance, policy decisions, and hydrogen implementation pathways. This effort will cover both the design of the gaming experiment and building supporting tools such as (simple) mathematical models and/or communication interfaces. Third, the gaming simulation experiments will be conducted, and conclusions will be reached about the possible impacts of acceptance on policy-making, and of policy decisions on hydrogen implementation and acceptance.
Research technician (m/f) [URL]
LUMC The Department of Human Genetics is looking for a Research technician for its team investigating new therapeutic strategies for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The strategies use antisense oligoribonucleotides (AONs) to correct the genetic defect in the gene coding for dystrophin.The current projects, funded by ZonMW, Duchenne Parent Project and the Center for Biomedical Genetics, aim to further improve the efficacy of the therapy, develop new therapeutic end points, and discover new biomarkers for the monitoring of therapeutic efficacy. A subproject involves the improved homing of AONs to the muscle.
Researcher (m/f) [URL]
LUMC The Departments of Human Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology are looking for a post-doctoral Researcher for its team investigating new therapeutic strategies for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The strategies use antisense oligoribonucleotides (AONs) to correct the genetic defect in the gene coding for dystrophin. The current project, funded by the Duchenne Parent Project, aims to further improve the efficacy of the therapy by investigating the possible synergistic effects of other therapeutic approaches applied in combination with the gene correction therapy. You will also work on the improvement of the homing of AONs to the muscle by targeting muscle-specific receptors.
PhD student (m/f) [URL]
LUMC The Department of Human Genetics is looking for a PhD student for its team investigating new therapeutic strategies for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The strategies use antisense oligoribonucleotides (AONs) to correct the genetic defect in the gene coding for dystrophin. The current projects, funded by ZonMW, Duchenne Parent Project and the Centre for Biomedical Genetics, aim to further improve the efficacy of the therapy, develop new therapeutic end points, and discover new biomarkers for the monitoring of therapeutic efficacy. A subproject involves the improved homing of AONs to the muscle.
110A Assistant Prof. of ‘Educational Neuropsychology' Centre for Brain&Learning [URL]
Universiteit Maastricht The assistant professor aids and furthers the rapid development of the centre and expands the new research trajectory in the educational setting, coordinates a number of PhD projects and acts as a projectleader within the research program ‘Adolescent Learning & the Brain' at Maastricht University.
PH.D on Material Behaviour of Silicon Based Solar Cells [URL]
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of 3mE The Joining and Mechanical Behaviour Group in collaboration with ECN has a PhD vacancy: Material Behaviour of Silicon Based Solar Cells.
The high cost of silicon has led to a reduction in the thickness of wafers used in the production of photovoltaic solar cells. Practical experience has shown that this reduction in thickness has reached the limits of what can be permitted during the interconnection and lamination procedures of module production. This research will identify which stage(s) during the manufacturing process, from wafer to module, is (are) critical with respect to the introduction of stress or damage to the cell, resulting in its premature failure. This may be during wafer or cell processing, during interconnection or during lamination. The project will provide materials knowledge of the processing steps and an analysis of how the production process influences the stress state of the cell, interconnections or module.
The causes of failure; i.e., the material features leading to fracture and the local conditions under which fractures initiate and propagate are not yet well understood. Efficient techniques for stress measurement and damage characterisation should be developed. Thermo-mechanical numerical modelling will be undertaken predict failure probability based on the physical failure mechanisms identified.
This co-operative research will be carried out at TU Delft with time spent at ECN (Petten). The successful candidate will be expected to travel between the two organisations as required.
PhD student [URL]
Sanquin PhD student, department of Moleular Cell Biology, Sanquin Research, location Plesmanlaan Amsterdam, 36 hours
The Research Group:
Research in the Department of Molecular Cell Biology is focused on two key processes: 1. Cell adhesion and migration and 2. Leukocyte-endothelium interactions. These topics are critical for the process of transendothelial migration and are studied in the context of inflammation and hematopoietic stem cell homing. The department comprises 12-15 people (postdocs, PhD and undergraduate students and technicians) that all work on related research topics.
Project:
It is well established that the chemokine Stromal Derived Factor-1 (SDF-1/CXCL12) and its receptor CXCR4 are critical in the homing of hematopoietic stem cells to the bone marrow and also controls the migration of other cell types (e.g. lymphocytes, neurons, breast cancer cells). Our most recent work has shown that we can alter CXCR4 expression and CXCL12-mediated migration positively as well as negatively, by modulation of ligand (in)dependent receptor recycling and intracellular signaling.
We will perform a detailed analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of cell surface CXCR4 expression and signaling in hematopoietic stem cells. This will involve analysis of the role of the CXCR4 C-terminal domain, of Rho-like GTPases (e.g. Rac1 and RhoA) and of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases. These topics will be addressed by a multidisciplinary approach combining biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics and eventually in vivo studies. This project will provide novel clues as to the control of cell migration in stem cell homing, inflammatory diseases or cancer cell metastasis.
Software Engineer [URL]
Erasmus MC Software technology plays a central role in radiation oncology. Software solutions are essential in the design and delivery of radiation treatments. The treatment plans are based on 2D, 3D or 4D image data sets that are acquired with CT, MRI, PET, or ultrasound. In this setting, you will be part of a team that designs and realizes a software development platform that standardizes and facilitates the programming activities of our department. This platform should allow for general sharing of all developed software, both for R&D and clinical activities.
PhD or post-doc for high-performance low-noise low-power and low-drift electroni [URL]
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science The main focus will be on the analog front end (sensor interface). The project aims at research and development in capacitive sensor interface electronics for position measurement with pico-meter resolution in high-tech industrial environment.
The successful applicant will be involved in practical development, fabrication and experimenting in laboratory and in industrial clean-room conditions, of sensor measurement systems with an emphasis on the electronic interface.
PhD-researcher (promovendus) [URL]
Utrecht University The Linschoten Institute for Research in Psychology at Utrecht University is looking to appoint a PhD-researcher (promovendus) on the project "The role of personality and social cognition in children's academic and social development". This PhD project will be conducted within the Department of Developmental Psychology (supervisors will be Prof. Dr. Marcel van Aken and Prof. Dr. Bram Orobio de Castro).
Research Project: The role of personality and social cognition in children's academic and social development
Full Professor of Architectural Engineering [URL]
Delft University of Technology In accordance with the chair's mission, the successful applicant will concentrate mainly on supervising designs within the MSc for the (architecture) students.
Within the Building Technology department's research portfolio, the appointee will concentrate on the parts of the programme expressing the chair's profile and mission. These are currently the programmes entitled Blobs, Industrial Building and Zappi. The topics will certainly be modified in mutual consultation within the framework of the future 3TU collaboration.
The full professor's duties will comprise providing leadership to parts of the current and future teaching programme from the chair. He or she will also participate actively in the research plan with the staff and PhD candidates from the chair. In short the full professor's duties comprise the following: making a contribution to university teaching and post-academic teaching; providing lectures on the specialisation; the incidental provision of tutoring, teaching and mentoring roles for the current teaching; supervising post-docs; and carrying out research and providing leadership to research in the chair.
The full professor will also apply himself to introducing relationships with building practice, sectors and research bodies - particularly with regard to research projects. Finally he or she will contribute to the acquisition of contract funding projects.
Tenure-Track position for Assistant Professor in Molecular Electronics [URL]
University of Groningen Applications are invited for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of synthetic chemistry of molecular electronics structures. Successful candidates will be highly qualified in the design, synthesis, and characterization of organic opto-electronic molecules and/or polymers, and are familiar with the nanoscience and materials science of semiconducting, organic molecules and/or macromolecules and the devices made thereof. The position is embedded within the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Groningen, one of six officially recognized centers of excellence in The Netherlands.
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[bioblolista] NUEVAS CONVOCATORIAS CURSOS ETOLOGIA PRIMATES FUNDACION MONA
Fundación Mona organiza desde el pasado mes de marzo de 2007 cursos de Introducción a la Etología de Primates. El objetivo fundamental de estos cursos es estudiar y comprender el comportamiento de los primates no humanos, no solo desde una vertiente teórica sino también práctica.
La duración estimada del curso es de 15 horas (8,5 de teoría y 6,5 de práctica) distribuidas en dos días (viernes y sábado) con un horario de 10:00 a les 18:30h. El precio de la inscripción incluye carpeta con libreta de campo, material en CD-ROM y certificado de aprovechamiento del curso.
NUEVAS CONVOCATORIAS VERANO 2007 (Nivel Básico):
JULIO: días 20 y 21
AGOSTO: días 17 y 18
SEPTIEMBRE: días 21 y 22
Información y reservas:
Miquel Llorente
e-mail: recerca@fundacionmona.org
972477618
http://www.fundacionmona.org/
Riudellots de la Selva - Girona
European Conservation Opportunities jurnior group leader position
Junior Group Leader in Ecology or Evolution
The Unit of Ecology & Evolution of the Department of Biology at Fribourg
University, Switzerland, invites applications for a junior group leader
position ("Maitre-assistant") in the field of Ecology or Evolution.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with post-doctoral
experience, a strong publication record, and the will to develop an
independent research group within the Unit. Applications are invited
from researchers in any area of Ecology and Evolution. Applicants will
be expected to develop an externally funded and internationally
recognized research program. Attached to the position is a 50% lab
technician, funded by the university. Teaching duties include
participation in undergraduate courses, and an advanced Master-level
course in the applicant's research area. Undergraduate teaching in
either German or French would be desirable, but English is also
possible. Master-level teaching is in English.
The University of Fribourg provides excellent facilities and a
stimulating intellectual and social environment. The Department of
Biology comprises 14 research groups organized in three Units. The Unit
of Ecology & Evolution consists of five groups studying plant population
ecology, invasive plant species, community ecology in agricultural
landscapes, and evolutionary genetics of subdivided populations
(http://www.unifr.ch/biol/ecology).
Fribourg is a very pleasant and lively medium-sized town in the centre
of Switzerland (less than one hour from Lausanne, Bern, and Neuchatel).
The old town is charming and holds one of the finest remnant of medieval
architecture in Europe. Students account for more than one fourth of the
population.
The position is open starting 1st of September 2007, and is limited to
five years. Annual salary starts at about CHF 90'000 (ca. EUR 55'000).
To apply, please send a CV with a list of publications, a brief (less
than 1 page) statement of general research interests and planned
research, as well as the names and e-mail addresses of two referees in a
single pdf-file to Catherine Cuennet: catherine.cuennet@unifr.ch. The
deadline for application is 30 June 2007.
For further information contact Louis-Felix Bersier, Unit of Ecology and
Evolution, Ch. du Musee 10, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland tel +41 26 300
8869; fax +41 26 300 9698; louis-felix.bersier@unifr.ch.
http://www.unifr.ch/biol/ecology/
INTRODUCCION A LA ECOLOGIA, EVOLUCION Y ANATOMIA COMPARADA DE MAMIFEROS
Diplomado:
INTRODUCCION A LA ECOLOGIA, EVOLUCION Y ANATOMIA COMPARADA DE MAMIFEROS
Organiza:
· Universidad Bolivariana
· PALEONTOLÓGICA (http://www.paleontologica.org/): "Investigación, Conservación y Educación"
· Centro de Estudios Antropológicos, Arqueológicos y Patrimoniales (CEAAP) - Universidad Bolivariana
Profesores:
· José Yáñez V. Zoólogo, Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
· Jhoann Canto H. Área Proyectos Paleontológica. Colaborador Ad Honorem Sección Paleontología, Museo Nacional de Historia Natural.
Duración en horas pedagógicas:
· 64 hrs. (Tres meses)
Horario
· Miércoles y jueves de 19:00 a 22:00
Inicio: 1 de Agosto 2007
· Finalización: Octubre 2007
Objetivos:
· Proporcionar las bases teóricas mínimas al estudiante en torno a las relaciones ecológicas, evolutivas y anatómicas de los mamíferos.
Módulos
El curso de se estructura en base a cuatro módulos secuenciales que se enfocaron partiendo desde aspectos generales hasta elementos específicos, permitiendo de esta manera que el alumno integre de forma efectiva su aprendizaje y le posibilite establecer relaciones entre cada modulo.
1. Elementos de la sistemática evolutiva
1.1. Conceptos básicos de especie, especiación, adaptación, variabilidad.
1.2. Introducción a la Taxonomía
1.3. Filogenia
1.4. Modelos de Evolución
1.5. Laboratorio de mamíferos
2. Morfología de Mamíferos
2.1. Biología general de los mamíferos
2.2. Mamíferos fósiles de Chile
2.3. Mamíferos actuales y clasificación
3. Elementos de la ecología de mamíferos
3.1. Biogeografía sudamericana y distribución de los mamíferos chilenos
3.2. Ecología de mamíferos de Chile
4. Introducción a la anatomía comparada de los mamíferos
4.1. Desarrollo de las principales estructuras óseas en los mamíferos
4.2. Innovaciones anatómicas de los mamíferos
4.3. Anatomía comparada de mamíferos
Evaluación:
El participante será evaluado mediante el desarrollo de un trabajo en torno a los de los módulos dictados.
Valores:
Un solo arancel ($ 110.000)
Inscripciones
Universidad Bolivariana
Informaciones:
- rrpp@paleontologica.org
- Universidad Bolivariana. Huérfanos 2917
- Teléfono: 7563035, Santiago
[ofertas_empleo] Contrato Técnico de Investigación y Laboratorio
Se buscan Titulados/as Técnico Superior de Investigación y Laboratorio FPII, que tengan entusiasmo y experiencia previa en el trabajo de laboratorio.
Se ofrece contrato de un año, prorrogable, por obra y servicio para Técnico de investigación y laboratorio nivel 3 con cargo a proyecto del Plan Nacional.
El laboratorio trabaja en las bases moleculares del desarrollo embrionario de la cresta neural, en distintos modelos animales que incluyen: embriones de pollo, de ratón y de pez Medaka.
Las tareas comprenden principalmente: la preparación y análisis de material embrionario en cortes histológicos (vibratomo y criostato) mediante tinciones inmunohistoquímicas con distintos marcadores o en embriones completos por técnicas de hibridación in situ; la preparación de construcciones de DNA usando técnicas básicas de biología molecular y las labores de apoyo general de nuestro laboratorio en el Instituto Cajal (gestión de pedidos, preparación de medios...)
Información complementaria de la oferta:
Interesados, enviad lo antes posible C.V., incluyendo referencias y posible experiencia previa, a
Aixa V. Morales García
(Laboratorio de Julio A. Barbas )
Instituto Ramón y Cajal
C/ Doctor Arce, 37
28002- Madrid
Tel: 915854722
Fax: 915854754
Correo e.: http://probiol.blogia.com/maito:aixamorales@cajal.csic.es
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