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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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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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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Lowongan Kerja

Job Vacancy at Newmont Nusa Tenggara

PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PTNNT) operates the Batu Hijau cooper/gold mine in West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB). PTNNT is commited to becoming a leader in safety, environmetal stewardship and social responsibility. The Company is inviting skilled, trained, highly commited and dedicated Indonesian workers and professionals to be a part of our team for the positions:

ISY0500 - JUNIOR PROGRAMMER
(Nusa Tenggara Barat - Sumbawa - NTB)

Responsibilities:

* To convert program specifications into program code, utilizing the standard programming environment, and following prescribed standards.

Requirements:

* Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably Senior Staffs specializing in IT/Computer - Software or equivalent.
* Full-Time positions available.
* Applicants should be Indonesian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

All applications will be treated confidentially and must be sent no later than 7 days after the publication of this advertisment. Please specify position name and code you are applying for on the top right corner of your application letter. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Send your application letter to:
HR Recruitment - PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara
Jl. Sriwijaya No.258, Mataram 83126, NTB, Indonesia PO.BOX 1022
Fax: 0370-636318 Ext. 48042, e-mail: PTNNT.Recruitment@newmont.com
Lowongan Kerja

GERMANY; Fully Funded 3 years PhD position at the University of Zurich

Modeling neuron-astrocyte metabolic interactions and their impact on
neural activity

We are looking for a talented and motivated PhD student for a
computational neuroscience project aimed at understanding the
energetic constraints of neuronal activity.

The brain uses glucose as its primary energy substrate. Surprisingly
however, neurons can also use lactate – a glucose derivative – rather
than glucose as their main energy fuel. Lactate is being produced in
astrocytes from blood-borne glucose and is then shuttled to neurons
instantiating a metabolic connection between astrocytes and neurons.
Since this mechanism was originally postulated in 1994, its existence
has been the subject of a much heated controversy. Our recent work
using mathematical analysis suggests that this lactate shuttle does
take place in vivo, is of significant importance and is regulated by
the activity of excitatory neurons as originally postulated. This
leaves open the question as to why brain energetic is organized in
this fashion. This question is being addressed in the group at the
moment using a combination of in vivo experiments and computational
modeling. With this project, we wish to open a new line of research
focusing on the role of this lactate shuttle in the regulation of
neuronal activity, a mechanism recently described in vitro.

The project will consist of developing, simulating and analyzing a
network model containing different neuronal and astrocytic
subpopulations. Energetic constraints and regulatory mechanisms will
be integrated in the network by progressively increasing the
complexity of astrocyte–neuron metabolic interactions.

Combining modeling with experiments is possible if the candidate
wishes to do so.

Requirements
§ Strong theoretical background (mathematics, physics or equivalent).
§ Knowledge of the Python programming language and MATLAB an asset.
§ Basic knowledge of biology and neuroscience.
§ Interested in combining theoretical tools with in vivo experiments
to address key questions in neuroscience.
§ Fluent in English.

Contact
§ Please contact Dr Renaud Jolivet by e-mail at rjolivet [ à ] pharma.uzh.ch.
§ Further information about the group can be found at http://www.pharma.uzh.ch/research/functionalimaging.html
§ University of Zurich website http://www.uzh.ch/index_en.html
§ Neurosciences in Zurich http://www.neuroscience.ethz.ch/
§ Living in Zurich http://www.zuerich.com/en/welcome.cfm

SCOTLAND; Postdoctoral position in Visual Perception

The Department of Psychology is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow,
who will be required to work on a BBSRC funded project investigating
the functional role of second-order processing in binocular vision,
under the direction of Dr. Ross Goutcher (principal investigator).
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Understanding how the human visual system encodes binocular disparity
information is a central problem for vision research.  Currently,
many computational models use binocular energy units as a first stage
to the encoding of disparity information.  However, whilst the
standard binocular energy unit is sensitive only to disparities
defined by changes in luminance, human observers are known to also be
sensitive to disparities defined by second-order image content, such
as contrast modulations (e.g. Wilcox   Hess, 1996; 1997).  The role
that such second-order sensitivity may play in the encoding of
binocular disparity, and the benefits such sensitivity may bring to
human stereovision, are currently unclear.  The goals of the project
are to establish the ways in which second-order image content may aid
the encoding of binocular disparity, and to establish whether any
such potential benefits are exploited by the human visual system.
This will involve a combination of psychophysi!
cal experimentation, computational modelling and the analysis of
binocular natural image data.

You will be responsible for carrying out a series of psychophysical
experiments, and will be required to assist in the development and
testing of computational models of second-order binocular disparity
detection.  You must therefore have experience in the design and
conduct of psychophysical experiments, and should hold, or expect to
hold, a PhD, or equivalent, in Psychology, or another related
subject. You should also be conversant in the use of Matlab for data
analysis and experimental design purposes.  An understanding of
computational models of biological vision and a good knowledge of the
literature on binocular vision and/or second-order vision are also
highly desirable.

The post is full-time, fixed-term for three years, proposed start
date 1st February 2009. The salary will be £28,290 p.a. (Grade 7,
Spine Point 30).

Informal enquiries can be made to Ross Goutcher, email rg12 [ à ] stir.ac.uk.

Further particulars are available from the HR Office, University of
Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, telephone 01786 467028, fax 01786 466155
or email hr-services [ à ] stir.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 November 2008 at 12 noon.

Please quote reference number: 12581/6292

www.hr-services.stir.ac.uk

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