Spain; Scholarships for Ph.D. in Economics

Scholarships for Ph.D. in Economics

University of Alicante, Spain (Spain)
The Department of Economics at the University of Alicante (FAE), Spain,
is offering Teaching and Research Assistantship to students enrolling in
the Graduate Program.

The Graduate Program is a full-time program leading to a doctoral degree
(Ph.D.). The program is taught entirely in English and it provides
students with a thorough theoretical and practical training to do
independent high-level economic research. The program prepares students
for professional careers in universities, public and private research
organizations, international institutions, consultancy and business.
Students with strong quantitative skills and good academic
qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Students are supported by an international faculty that is recruited
from top American and European universities, such as MIT and LSE. The
faculty has a high academic reputation publishing in top journals, such
as the American Economic Review, the Journal of Political Economy and
Econometrica.

Students receive an annual stipend ranging from 13,000 to 17,000 Euros
and get financing to attend international conferences and to visit
prestigious American and European universities, such as NYU and UC
London. Scholarships also cover tuition fees. The teaching load is up to
60 hour per year.

Further information on the program and how to apply can be found in our
website: http://merlin.fae.ua.es/qed/

The deadline for applications is April 1st, 2009, but early applications
are strongly encouraged.

NETHERLAND POSTDOC SCHOLARSHIP 2009

Postdoc "The Problem of Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview"
Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Religious Studies
Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 28 hours per week

Job description
The research project is conducted on the intersection of theology and
science, and is part of a research programme called ?The Problem of
Divine and Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview?, in which
theological models of Divine Agency are studied in a scientific
context. You are required to develop your own personal design of a
possible research project in this interdisciplinary field. As a
postdoctoral researcher you will conduct result-oriented research on
the chosen topic in accordance with an agreement to be concluded. In
addition to project-based research your activities will involve
initiating and acquiring subsidies for indirect government and/or
external funding. Through these and other research activities you will
contribute to the development of scientific knowledge and insights
within the framework of the Heyendaal research programme. You will
develop a personal interpretation in line with the umbrella research
programme.

Requirements
Required education/skills:
You should hold a doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines:
theology, religious studies, philosophy or one of the natural
sciences. You have sufficient proven expertise and an interest in
theology and science themes. Furthermore, you have publications to
your name in the field of research in which the project is conducted.
A good command of the English language is essential. You should also
have experience in drawing up research proposals for indirect
government and/or external funding.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)

Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Religious Studies
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of
the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a
personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on
a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

The faculties of Religious Studies and Theology have integrated their
research in the Research Institute for Religious Studies and Theology.
The Heyendaal research programme, which involves interdisciplinary
research on the intersection of Theology and other academic
disciplines, consists of two programmes: ?The Problem of Divine and
Human Agency in a Scientific Worldview? and ?Evil, Modernity and the
Making of Tradition: Reflecting the Shoah?. The research aims to
elucidate the role and meaning of Theology and other disciplines in
relation to each other and in contemporary culture. Your position
comes under the Key Chair of Theory of Religion, Morality and Culture.
You will fulfil your duties under the authority of the professor of
Dogmatic Theology/Religious and Cultural Theory (Prof.dr. G. Essen).
Date of entry: 09/02/2009

Conditions of employment
Salary: scale 11.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 4,374
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract:
Maximum hours per week: 28
Additional conditions of employment:
In connection with the conclusion of the research programme, the
employment contract will end, at the latest, on 1 March 2012. Radboud
University Nijmegen offers excellent secondary working conditions.

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

prof.dr. G. Essen
Telephone number: 31-24-3611461
E-mail address: g.essen@rs.ru.nl

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

   * About the organization (http://www.ru.nl)
   * About the department (http://www.ru.nl/religiewetenschappen)
   * About the function (http://www.ru.nl/religiewetenschappen)
   * Radboud University Nijmegen (http://www.ru.nl)

Application
You can apply for this job before 01-03-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending
your application to:

Faculteit der Religiewetenschappen
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Dienst P&O, PMO
Postbus 7005
6503 GM Nijmegen

E-mail: vacatures@dpo.ru.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 21.01.09.

USA; Postdoctoral fellowship in research and biomedical education

Vanderbilt Scientist-Educator IRACDA Program
https://medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/scientist_educator/index.php

The Vanderbilt Scientist-Educator Program trains postdoctoral fellows to be leaders in both biomedical education and research. During the three-year fellowship, individuals perform independent, cutting-edge research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. At the same time, they learn the practice of teaching gross anatomy, neuroscience, and cell and tissue biology. The program seeks to address the critical national need for medical educators, as well as foster the development of fellows interested in careers in academic medicine.  This program is funded by an award from the NIH in the IRACDA initiative.

To address the national need for anatomist educators, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has created the Vanderbilt Scientist-Educator Program. The program aims to develop both the basic science research skills and the pedagogical expertise of individuals who desire to be biomedical researchers and educators. This uniquely designed program combines first-rate fundamental basic science research with hands-on training in medical education. Due to the urgent need for gross anatomy educators, the program has historically focused on training fellows in medical gross anatomy, however, in 2008, a medical neurosciences track was added.

Postdoctoral fellows are recruited for a three-year combined research and teaching position. Throughout the duration of the program, fellows are immersed in an independent basic science research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor with concurrent participation in the School of Medicine 's gross anatomy course or medical neurosciences course.

Support and Benefits
Fellows are compensated at the level set by the National Institutes of Health. Fellows' stipends are paid by the Dean's Office at the School of Medicine , which contributes 25% towards the expense of the stipend, and the fellows' sponsoring laboratory, which contributes 75%.

Fellows' professional benefit packages are consistent with the benefits of all postdoctoral fellows at Vanderbilt University.  For a full description of health, dental, life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits, please visit

https://medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/scientist_educator/index.php

To apply: STEP 1:
To be considered for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Vanderbilt Scientist-Educator Program, please submit your materials using the following link:

http://sitemason.vanderbilt.edu/form/iUUmQM

You will be able to upload your CV, cover letter, and list of potential mentors using the online submission form.

For a searchable list of all research faculty and their research interests, you may visit the Vanderbilt faculty database website at http://bret.mc.vanderbilt.edu/bret/php_files/faculty.php.

STEP 2:
Once you have completed the online form, please have three letters of reference sent by e-mail to scientisteducatorprogram@vanderbilt.edu. These letters must come directly from the faculty member's e-mail address.

 All application materials should be received by  March 15, 2009.

PhD Studentship in Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

PhD Studentship in Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
Bodø University College
Bodø, Norway
An exciting PhD position in Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics is available at the Marine Molecular Biology and Genomics group at the Bodø University College (Norway), in collaboration with the Bioinformatics department at the Principe Felipe Centro de Investigación (Valencia, Spain). Further information about the lab can be found on our web page at http://www.hibo.no/index.php?ID=13821. The overall aim of this project, entitled 'Gene Networks Involved in Pattern Recognition by Toll-like Receptors in Zebrafish' is to characterize the genetic networks involved in pathogen-associated molecular pattern recognition by Toll-like receptors, using the zebrafish model system. In addition to improving our understanding of the fish immune system, this fundamental knowledge will be most important for the development of therapeutic agents against bacterial and viral pathogens of economically important fishes. We seek a motivated and enthusiastic candidate
 with an MSc in functional genomics, bioinformatics, systems biology, aquaculture or related disciplines. The ideal applicant will have a keen interest in microarray gene expression profiling and molecular biology, as well as strong programming skills. The appointment will be for a total of 3 years, pending successful evaluation after a one year probation period Applications must include a cover letter, résumé and PDF files of relevant publications. The deadline for applications is the 16th February 2009. For more details regarding the project or to apply for this position, please quote reference BIO/09/01 and contact:
Jorge Fernandes
+47 75517736
jorge.fernandes@hibo.no
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

UK; PhD Studentship School of Immunity & Infection

UK; PhD Studentship School of Immunity & Infection
Characterisation of multi-drug and efflux inhibitor-resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Professor Laura Piddock/Professor Mark Pallen

Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important cause of respiratory and invasive infections. The prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) S. pneumoniae is increasing in many countries. Chromosomally encoded efflux pumps confer innate resistance to multiple antibiotics. In S. pneumoniae two genes encoding ABC transporters (efflux pumps) patA and patB were shown to be over-expressed in a laboratory MDR mutant selected after antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) exposure (1,2).

Our most recent work indicates that increased expression of patA and patB occurs in ~50% of ciprofloxacin and/or MDR S. pneumoniae isolated from people. Use of efflux pump inhibitors provides a promising route to combating multidrug resistance, however we have also selected mutant S. pneumoniae resistant to the inhibitor reserpine (3). However, the cause of the increased expression of these two genes and concomitant enhanced efflux of multiple substrates has not been defined.

UK; PhD Studentship School of Immunity & Infection

Scholarships for Developing Countries in Switzerland 2009

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Berkeley Labs has an opportunity for a Post Doc to synthesize and characterize electrode materials for Li-ion batteries in support of the BATT Program (Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies). This position is expected to conduct research to investigate new compounds with interesting properties and evaluate improvements of the performance of well-known candidates through the control of the micro/nanostructure of the materials using different synthetic methodologies. The BATT group is a diverse research group consisting of both theorists and experimentalists aiming to develop the next-generation batteries for use in electric, hybrid-electric, and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles.

As a Chemist Post Doc, you will:

• Synthesize different compounds using both classic and novel synthetic techniques, with emphasis on those that allow the tailoring of the material at the nanoscale.
  
• Characterize the crystal, micro and nanostructure of the materials using powder diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, solid state NMR, specific surface area measurements, as well as synchrotron radiation-based techniques.
  
• Evaluate the properties of the materials as electrodes and investigate the factors that influence their performance (e.g. phase transformations, kinetic and thermodynamic properties, micro/nanostructural features) using electrochemical techniques such as cycling tests, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and spectroelectrochemistry.
  
• Analyze and present results in the form of manuscripts and reports. Make presentations at scientific meetings and internal seminars.
  
• Carry out collaborative research with research associates, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists and students with frequent meetings and discussions.
  
• Collaborate in the development of research proposals and new scientific initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recent Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field.
  
• Expertise in solid-state chemistry, especially in the synthesis of nanometric materials, crystallography and transmission electron microscopy.
  
• Knowledge of rechargeable battery chemistry, and familiarity with electroanalytical techniques.
  
• Exceptionally good written and oral communication skills.
  
• The ability to work as an independent researcher with a high level of scientific judgment and initiative.
  
• Participation in collaborative efforts as a member of a diverse research team.

Notes

This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance and continuation of funding. This position will be open until filled.

To apply: For complete job description and consideration, please apply online at http://jobs.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=22572&p=1sid=2106. Berkeley Lab is an AA/EOE committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program 2009

Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)
AMINEF

The American Indonesia Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 new Fulbright scholarships under the aegis of the Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program to pursue Ph.D. degree in the United States for the 2009-2010 academic year. The Fulbright Program in Indonesia promotes mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Preference will be given to applicants who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia and have not previously received any Fulbright scholarship.

Applicants will possess:

* a Master€  '²s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
* demonstrated leadership qualities.
* a good understanding of Indonesian and other cultures.
* a deep commitment to the chosen field of study.
* a determination to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program and to take up academic positions in higher education upon their return.
* a TOEFL score.

Note: Based on recent changes in US institution requirements, the TOEFL requirement for this program has been changed. The new requirement is as follows: "Generally, the TOEFL requirement for PhD program is 575 and above. However, in certain fields a score of 550 and above will be considered."

* (Grant duration is 3 years.)
DISCIPLINES

All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award. Priority fields are: Social Sciences, Religious Studies, Science and Engineering, Law, and Education€  '·specifically, English Teaching and Higher Education Administration.
HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.

Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

* Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
* Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
* One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
* Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id

. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.
DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for this program is May 31, 2009.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

To download form click here
http://www.aminef.or.id/file/fulbright/2009%20FULBRIGHT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.doc

For more information please visit:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-phd-phdpresidential

Scholarship Info 2009