FINLAND; 4-year PhD Position: Social Behaviour in Eider Ducks

PhD position (4 years) - ARONIA Research Institute at Åbo Akademi
University
Novia University of Applied Sciences, Finland

INDIVIDUAL VARIABILITY, COOPERATIVENESS AND CONSEQUENCES OF PARTNER
CHOICE
Project leader Markus Öst

Like humans, animals too have personalities, some of them being bold
and brave, while others are shy and softy. These differences have
traditionally been explained away as noise surrounding adaptive
population-average behaviour. Recent theory has aimed at adaptively
explaining this variability. However, little is known about whether
personality affects the tendency to cooperate with others, and whether
the mixture of personality types in socially breeding groups has fitness
consequences. These open questions can best be addressed by an
integrative approach, since genetics and individual state influence
endocrine mechanisms that govern behaviour.

This four-year project funded by Academy of Finland aims to 1)
demonstrate the existence of personalities, 2) relate personality and
physiological stress response to parental care strategy and parental
quality and state and 3) explore the distribution of personalities in
cooperative groups and its fitness consequences. The model species is
the eider duck (Somateria mollissima), where females show a variety of
parental care strategies, ranging from solo care to joint care with
other females.

Fecal steroid analyses are ideal for studying hormone-behaviour
relationships. It has previously been shown that stress responses relate
to personalities and dominance. We will quantify individual quality,
dominance, boldness, activity, exploratory behaviour and physiological
social stress response, as judged by fecal glucocorticoid metabolites
(GCMs) before and after choosing parental care strategy. This defines
individuals on the "boldness-shyness" personality axis.

Field work will take place at Tvärminne Zoological Station, SW Finland,
in a long-term, individually-marked study population. The biochemical
analyses (immunoassay) will be conducted abroad. The doctoral student
will be based at Ekenäs, Finland, joining the interdisciplinary ARONIA
Coastal Zone Research Team established in 2008. The new Ekenäs campus
creates an inspirational setting for supervision and training, and the
candidate will be enrolled at Åbo Akademi University.

HOW TO APPLY

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a Master's Degree,
able to work both independently and in a team. The position is open from
early 2009 (with some flexibility) until the end of 2012. The thesis
work will be supervised by Dr. Markus Öst together with a postdoc. The
position is open to anyone with an interest in behavioural ecology,
evolutionary biology or physiological ecology. Previous experience of
field and lab work, good knowledge of statistics and proficient writing
skills in English are desirable qualifications. The salary will be paid
according to the guidelines of Åbo Akademi University.

Applications (in English) should include a
-Statement of research interests and motivation for applying for this
position, not exceeding 2 pages
-CV
-Publication list (if available)
-Contact information of two academic references

Send your application electronically to Markus Öst,
markus.ost [ à ] novia.fi. For further information, please e-mail or
call Markus Öst (tel. +358-19-224 8414).

Application deadline: 31 December 2008.

Portugal; Postdoctoral position in Developmental Biology

The main aim of this postdoctoral positon is to study the molecular mechanisms responsible for transcriptional activation of the Drosophila embryo after egg fertilization. More specifically this work will involve the characterization of a previously isolated collection of mutants (Pimenta-Marques et al., 2008), identification and characterization of the mutants specifically defective for transcriptional activation, and functional characterization of the relevant gene(s). The goal is to better understand how is transcription initiated de novo in a spatially and temporally controlled manner after egg fertilization.

Ph.D. in Biology and equivalent. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience with Drosophila melanogaster.

Net salary: €1.495.00/month; as a reference this is 3.5 times the Portuguese minimum salary.

Curriculum Vitae, contacts of previous supervisors, and a Letter of Motivation should be sent by mail or e-mail to the following address:

Rui Gonçalo Martinho - Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
Apartado 14 - 2781-901 OEIRAS
Email: rmartinho@igc.gulbenkian.pt

Application Period: From 1st December 2008 until 31st January 2009.

Netherland; Postdoc Biochemistry

Job description
Postdoc Biochemistry
Because pathogens become increasingly resistant to therapeutic drugs, and due to the emergence of new pathogens, novel approaches to the treatment of infectious diseases are required. By chemical cross-linking we have generated bifunctional proteins consisting of a lectin domain and a fragment of an antibody directed against Fc receptors on phagocytic cells. Studies in vitro in our laboratory have shown that such bifunctional proteins can stimulate uptake and killing of a broad spectrum of pathogens by recognizing the microbes through the lectin domain and targeting them to the phagocytes through the anti-Fc receptor part. Your task will be to expand this work by:

1) varying the anti-Fc receptor moiety
2) developing a method for the production of the bifunctional proteins as fusion proteins
3) testing the effectiveness of the produced proteins with regard to their stimulation of pathogen uptake and killing by phagocytes in experiments in vitro. Depending on your affinity and experience, the effectiveness can also be studied in mouse infection experiments in vivo.

Requirements
Doctorate
We are looking for a biochemist, or medical molecular biologist, holding a PhD degree, who has experience with molecular biology, protein expression, various protein purification techniques and cell culture, and who has affinity with immunology. Candidates from the European Union are eligible for this position. Applications from the American continent will also be considered.



Organization
Utrecht University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine www.vet.uu.nl is an internationally leading institute in veterinary scientific education, research and associated patient care. It ranks number one in Europe and among the top five institutes of veterinary science world-wide and is accredited by the American Medical Veterinary Association and the Canadian Medical Veterinary Association.

The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology invites applications for a


Postdoc Biochemistry

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3755
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 2 years
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer an experienced, collaborative and international group of colleagues and an excellent infrastructure that integrates molecular biology, biochemistry, life-cell imaging, and a state of the arts lipidomics facility. We take part in the Institute of Biomembranes www.biomembranes.nl the Academic Biomedical Centre www.abc.uu.nl and are engaged in many (inter)national collaborations.
We offer a fulltime temp. app. for 2 years.
Your gross salary will amount between EUR 2,861.- and EUR 3,755,- per month (full-time appointment in scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Univ.), depending on previous qualifications and experience. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8,3% per year. There are outstanding secondary benefits, based on the CAO of NL Univ. and include e.g. a min. of 29 days holiday per year, an arrangement for study fac., generous contributions to healthcare, childcare, a pension scheme and flexible employment conditions.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. J.J. Batenburg
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 5381
E-mail address: j.j.batenburg@uu.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

   * About the organization


Application
You can apply for this job before 03-01-2009 by sending your application to:

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Personnel department
M.E.J. Willemse-van Soest
Yalelaan 1
NL 3584 CL Utrecht

E-mail address: vacatures1@vet.uu.nl

Please send your application (including a cover letter, a CV, a statement of education, research interests and experimental methods used, and a detailed list of publications and achievements), accompanied by the names and contact info of persons who are able to provide professional reference.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 12896.

USA; Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbiology and Immunology

The Division of Clinical and Experimental Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to study the pathways linking chronic inflammation and carcinogenesis.  The candidate will conduct research including Helicobater pylori as a model to study these pathways.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.  Experience in immunological assays, flow cytometry, and Real Time PCR is a plus.  The candidate must have independence, innovation, communication skills, and prior publications.  Please send CVs to Dr. Ellen Beswick at ejbeswic@utmb.edu.

AUSTRIA; PhD Scholarship in Management

Open Positions at the Research & Teaching Assistant Level/PhD fellowships

The Institute of International Marketing and Management (IMM) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) is seeking to fill two Research and Teaching Assistant positions, with emphasis on international and cross-cultural management. The successful candidates are supposed to pursue their doctorate as well as support the IMM faculty in research, teaching and administrative work.

Requirements: Candidates must possess a university degree in business administration, psychology or related disciplines; be fluent in English; and have the potential to conduct top quality research. Individuals with an interest in international and cross-cultural management research (cross-border alliances, mergers & acquisitions; leading across cultures; global mindset; etc.) are particularly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in quantitative methods would be a plus.

About the Institute: IMM faculty are accomplished teachers and active researchers. Our colleagues have published in leading academic journals, such as Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and Journal of International Business Studies, as well as more practitioner-oriented journals and the international business press (e.g., Financial Times). For details see http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/imm

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien is the largest Business University in Europe. The University maintains an excellent position as a center of research and teaching and draws an international group of students and faculty. It offers a broad range of subjects in business, economics, business law and business languages. The University is ranked in the Financial Times European top 50 and the FT Top 25 for Business Administration. Its joint Master in International Management (CEMS) was ranked second in Europe (FT). Most recently, the University has received an EQUIS accreditation. For details see http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/

Vienna is the capital of Austria, and one of Europe's prime cultural centers with an easy international access. Among others the City hosts various international organizations like the UN Atomic Energy Agency, UNIDO, and the OPEC and is constantly ranked as one of the world's most livable cities (Mercer Consulting). Vienna also has a significant presence of IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, and other industries and hosts the European Regional Headquarters of more than 200 major multinational firms, providing ample opportunities for interaction with businesses and doing research.

Informal inquiries should be directed to Professor Günter K. Stahl, , INSEAD/ Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Tel. +33-(0)16072 4177, Email: guenter.stahl@insead.edu

Applications should be sent to Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, HR Department, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Ref. 119405

To be considered for the position, your full application (resume, letters of reference and copies of your degree certificates) must be received by November 24 2008.

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For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp

USA; Postdoc - Hematology / Oncology

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. The postdoctoral Fellow/Scholar will study the function and regulatory pathways of microRNAs and target genes in self-renewal and differentiation of stem cells and in hematopoiesis. The candidate may also have an opportunity to conduct research in the field of leukemia stem cell and/or reprogramming.

This position is available for the candidate who has a strong background on stem cell research. The candidate should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree(s), and be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work in a team environment and with good oral and written communication skills in English.

The joint laboratory of Drs. Jianjun Chen and Janet D. Rowley is well-funded and currently fast expanding. The Fellow/Scholar will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research, network with internationally renowned scientists, and receive outstanding training. Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and fringe benefits including health insurance are included within these positions.

Application

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer. To apply, please send (i) your curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter describing your background, research interests and career goals and (iii) contact information for three references to:

Dr. Jianjun Chen: jchen@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

USA; Postdoctoral Position in Image Processing

Postdoctoral Position in Image Processing / Computational Neuroscience

The Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Complex Systems and
Department of Physics at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, invite
applicants for a postdoctoral position in Image Processing /
Computational Neuroscience to begin in the spring of 2009. Successful
candidate will work on an NIH sponsored project to develop algorithms
for automated reconstruction of neurons from confocal microscopy
images. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics, physics,
electrical engineering, computer science or a related quantitative
discipline. Proven record of experience in image processing and strong
computational and programming skills are required. Knowledge of
computer vision and machine learning is preferred. Competitive salary
will be based on qualifications. The initial appointment is for one
year with the possibility of renewal on yearly bases. Applicants
should submit CV, list of publications, statement of research, and
arrange for three letters of references to be sent directly to Prof.
Armen Stepanyants (a.stepanyants [ à ] neu.edu). Northeastern is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Title IX Employer.

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Armen Stepanyants
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and
Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Complex Systems
Northeastern University
110 Forsyth St.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 373-2944 Fax: (617) 373-2943
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