To find research opportunities in France

Mant research students in France invariably need the help of Association Bernard Gregory. This association has a website that posts opportunities for research (PhD, postdoc, technicians etc). To search for research opportunities in France, click on the link below.
http://www.abg.asso.fr/offre_rechercher.php?nature=1&mz=1&lg=en

About ABG:

Founded in 1980, the Association Bernard Gregory promotes the value of training through research to the non-academic world and helps the entry of young PhDs from any discipline into business.

Mission

The mission of the ABG is to promote the placement of PhDs into companies through:

• information, professionalisation initiatives and individual support programmes for job seekers,
• promoting training through research within the business world,
• matching the skills of new and recent PhDs to job offers in companies.

Initiatives

The actions of the ABG are complentary to research institutions' and doctoral schools'. They include:

• Continuous information for PhD students, new and recent PhDs and postdocs on the job market and opportunities for professional contact, through a website that receives 400,000 visits per month, 'Docteurs&Co' quarterly newsletter, around a hundred interventions at PhD student forums and a European guide 'From PhD to Employment' (170,000 copies downloaded in 2004) available in French and in English.
• Professionalisation initiatives: Doctoriales and the 'Adding value to skills – a new chapter in the thesis' programme (170 PhD students involved in 2004).
• A network of 300 correspondents who provide individual support to new PhDs in structuring their career plans, in writing a CV aimed at the non-academic sector, and who follow them through to recruitment.
• An online CVs database validated by ABG correspondents (1,000 CVs) and a database of company job offers (750 in 2004).
• Coordinating a network of companies and partner research organizations: offering arenas (web and press) to communicate their initiatives and their actions in support of jobs for new and recent PhDs; organizing regular meetings of the Business Club that deal with new and recent PhDs and with companies.

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DST Swarna Jayanti Fellowships 2010–11 for Young Scientists

Department of Science and Technology
Ministry of Science and Technology

Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi 110 016

Government of India had instituted a scheme ‘The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships’ to commemorate India’s 50th year of Independence. Under this scheme a selected number of young scientists, with excellent track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue research in frontier areas of science and technology. The fellowship is scientist specific and not institution specific, very selective and has close academic monitoring.

NATURE OF SUPPORT

The support will cover all the requirements for performing the research and will include a fellowship of Rs 25,000 per month for five years. The fellowship will be provided in addition to the salary they draw from their parent Institution. In addition to fellowship, grants for equipments, computational facilities, consumables, contingencies, national and international travel and other special requirements, if any, will be covered based on merit. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered
research with a freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan. The project should contain innovative research idea and it should have a potential of making impact on R&D in the discipline.

DURATION

The duration of the fellowship will be for a period not exceeding five years.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicant should possess Ph.D. in Science/Engineering/Medicine.

Scientists should be active in the frontier area of science and engineering with outstanding contributions in the form of research publications and/or patents, peer recognition from scientific community, awards, etc. in his/her area of research.

The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India or abroad.

The scientists from abroad can choose to work at any S&T institution within India. However, he/she will have to submit a letter from Head of the institution at which they wish to pursue research, stating that administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research will be provided.

The institute should also undertake financial and other management responsibilities of the project throughout the five year term in case fellowship is awarded to the scientist.

The fellowship is open to scientists between 30 and 40 years as on 31 December 2010.

SELECTION

The selection procedure will include consideration at various stages. The Department constitutes a Subject Committee which screens applications received and calls the screened in applicants for presentation. The candidates shortlisted after presentation by the Subject Committees will have to make presentation to the National Core Committee of Experts which gives its final recommendations. An empowered Committee of Secretaries will make the final selection based on the recommendation of National Core Committee. Scientists selected for the award should have accomplished innovative original research in frontier areas of science and technology.

APPLICATION Applications for the ‘SwarnaJayanti Fellowships’ are invited from eligible candidates in the format given below. The candidates may be required to submit further additional information as required and present the project idea before final selection. Only one hard copy and one soft copy of the application in the prescribed format along with the project document should be submitted to: Milind Kulkarni Scientist-F Department of Science and Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi 110 016 e-mail: milind@nic.in

The last date for submission of applications is 30 April 2011.

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Wellcome Trust/DBT Margdarshi Fellowships 2011 for Young Scientists

The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance
H. No. 8-2-684/3/K/19, 1st Floor
Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

India Alliance Margdarshi Fellowships

What’s included

The Fellowship is for five years, and provides:

• Generous personal support for the Fellow
• Salary support for research personnel, which may include Assistant Professors
• Equipment and consumables
• Funds for travel to attend scientific meetings, collaborative travel and to organize meetings.
• Overheads for the host Institution

Detailed budgets are not required at the time of application. However, if short-listed for interview, the India Alliance will seek a detailed justified budget both from the applicant and the sponsor.
Eligibility
The underlying philosophy in launching this fellowship is to facilitate global standards of scientific excellence in non-profit research institutes across India. Therefore, it is mandatory for interested applicants to relocate with a vision to lead a vibrant group of young scientists and collaborators.
Applicants should have demonstrated strong scientific leadership as independent investigators. In addition to significant contributions in research, applicants should have mentored young scientists and students, attracted extra mural funds from peer-reviewed competitive sources, established collaborations, successfully initiated programmes of advanced scientific research and importantly, maintained high ethical standards. Applicants would have to detail the reasons for leaving their current institution and how the proposed relocation will augment their scientific activities.
There is no age-limit to apply for this Fellowship. Applicants would normally be expected to be running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more. As an exception, for the first round of this competition, applicants who have already relocated, but after May 2010 will be eligible to apply.
Sponsorship
It is mandatory to have an eligible sponsoring host institution in India and an eligible Sponsor from this institution, at the time of applying.
The Sponsor is expected to hold a senior administrative position (for e.g., Directors/ HoD) at the host Institution and would have to fill a separate form. The form aims to understand how the applicant’s research interests and scientific leadership will enhance the research programme at the host institute as well as the type of support and commitment the host Institution is willing to make if the Fellowship were to be awarded.
The Sponsor’s form must be sent confidentially and can be emailed directly to margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org.
Sponsors are not restricted from sending multiple nominations from their institute.
Application process
This scheme is for outstanding researchers and is expected to be fiercely competitive. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office at margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org with their CV and relocation plans to be advised of their suitability for the Fellowship.
To apply, please download the application form and email a PDF copy of the complete form to margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org by the published deadline. The Sponsor has to complete and email their form to margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org. Hard copies of either form are not necessary. Please note that the Sponsor form has to come directly from the Sponsor and not from the applicant. A breach of confidentiality on this matter will disqualify the applicant.
Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened for eligibility, remit and competitiveness and those applications found suitable by the Margdarshi Selection Committee will be short-listed for further consideration. Applicants will be informed if their application has been short-listed by the Committee. If short-listed, the India Alliance will seek a detailed justified budget, both from the Applicant and the Sponsor.
Applications of short-listed candidates will be sent out for international peer review to experts in the broad area of the applicant’s field of research. Applicants may inform us of names of reviewers with potential conflict of interests. However, the choice of reviewers will rest with the Office and will not be disclosed to the applicant. Also, reviewer comments will not be shared with the applicant at any stage of the application.
All short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview with the Margdarshi Selection Committee which will be the final decision-making body on an award.

Important: Applicants are reminded that this is a competition and the India Alliance’s decision will be final. Applicants are also disallowed from writing directly to Margdarshi Selection Committee members. The Office withholds the right to disqualify an applicant who has breached this condition.

Deadlines
Scheme Launch: March 2011
Applications due by: 1 May 2011
Short-listing Finalized by: June 2011
Interviews: End Sep 2011, India

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JNCASR Nano Science & Technology DST Postdoctoral Fellowships

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTRE FOR
ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(A Deemed University)
Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064

DST Postdoctoral Fellowships in Nano Science & Technology

Applications are invited   for the award of  “DST-Nano Mission Postdoctoral Fellowship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Nano Science & Technology.  This highly prestigious  fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R & D institutions within India.  The fellowships are awarded under the  Mission on Nano Science & Technology (Nano Mission) of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicants should either hold  a Ph.D degree in Science or Engineering or should have submitted the Ph D thesis with research interests in Nano Science and Technology and a very good academic record.    They should be below 40 years of age and have evident capabilities of becoming future leaders of Indian science.  This fellowship is meant for working in new areas and laboratories in order to expand their research capabilities, other than the one where the candidate obtained the doctorate degree from.

DETAILS OF THE AWARD

The fellowship carries a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs.35,000/- besides a research contingency grant of Rs.1,00,000/- per annum. Funds will be disbursed through the host institution/university. The postdoctoral fellowship is   tenable for a maximum period of 2 years.  In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research, the fellowship can  be extended for the third year also.     Candidates who have submitted the Ph D thesis but are yet to be awarded the Ph.D degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month till the award of the degree.

MODE OF SELECTION

The candidates will be selected based on the recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee after the scrutiny of their bio-data, research proposal  and performance in the interview.   Applicant’s academic and research record, the  merit  of the proposed research and the facilities available in the  host institution for  the proposed research will be the key factors for  consideration of the application.   If the candidate accepts the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within two month’s time.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with biodata, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech,  Ph.D), one page  synopsis of Ph.D  thesis,    and enclose a short write up (1000 words) on the proposed research which must be compatible with the ongoing research of the proposed supervisor. The candidate should request three referees to send their confidential evaluation directly to the address given below.   The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor and his/her consent of accepting the candidate. A declaration stating that if selected for the fellowship, the candidate  will complete the tenure of the fellowship should also be furnished.

Applications superscribed with “Application for DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nano Science and Technology” should be addressed to :

The Administrative Office,

Regd: DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in NST

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jakkur P.O., Bangalore 560 064

There is no last date for application and applications will be received throughout the year.  Selection will be made on a periodic basis.

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NCERT Doctoral Fellowships 2011

National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi – 110 016.

NCERT Doctoral Fellowship 2011

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization set up by the Government of India to advise and assist the Ministry ofHuman Resource Development at the center, and Education Departments of States/Union Territories in formulation and implementation of their policies and major programmes in the field of education, particularly for qualitative improvement of school education. The major constituent units of the NCERT are: (1) National Institute of Education (NIE), New Delhi, (2) Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), New Delhi, (3) Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal, (4)Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Ajmer, (5) Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, (6) Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, (7) Regional Institute of Education, Mysore, and (8) North-East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE), Shillong. Among several activities, the NCERT and its constituent units undertake, aid,
promote and coordinate research in areas related to school education.

The NCERT has brought out National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF-2005), which has enabled a fresh discourse and new ideas on education in India. With a focus on the child, NCF-2005 stresses the need for a perspective on how children learn and environments to enable this process within larger concerns of equality and justice in a democratic society. The document further emphasizes the understanding of curricular andpedagogic practices, and social and cultural factors that influence and mediate these processes in diverse contexts. There is a need to develop a body of knowledge that enhances our understanding of the concerns expressed in NCF-2005. Towards this end, the NCERT intends to offer fellowships, named as NCERT Doctoral Fellowships, for conducting research at the doctoral level.

Applications are invited for the award of 10 NCERT Doctoral Fellowships in the field of education and other disciplines directly related to education. The fellowships are intended for young aspirants to pursue doctoral work in a recognized university/ research institution of their choice. Young scholars from different disciplinary perspectives will be encouraged to enter and research the field of education. Objectives of the Scheme:
(a) To provide opportunities to young scholars to research the field of education from different disciplinary perspectives.
(b) To build the knowledge base of education in the contemporary context. Scope of the Scheme
The NCERT Doctoral Fellowships are intended to enable young scholars topursue doctoral research in education and other related disciplines. Doctoral Fellows can pursue their work in a recognized university/ research institution of their choice. The NCERT encourages original thinking in conceptualization of the problem and use of innovative methodology in conduct of the research related to school education.

Priority Areas
Fellowships will be given in the following priority areas emerging from the concerns expressed in NCF-2005.
1. Education of the Disadvantaged: Disadvantages of different kinds because of belonging to scheduled and backward castes, scheduled tribes, and minority communities, and due to gender, disability, and living in difficult circumstances.
2. Classroom Processes and Practices: Multi-grade teaching, over-crowded schoolrooms, medium of instruction, languages used in the class, teachinglearning process, teacher concerns, evaluation practices, disciplinary techniques, and space and time management.
3. Curricular Areas: Teaching of science, mathematics, languages, social sciences, arts and crafts, work and vocational education, environmental sciences, and health and physical education.
4. Education for Peace: Conflict and its resolution in different spheres, problem of violence, respect for cultural diversity, values for living in harmony with people and nature, child rights, and sustainable development.
5. Psycho-social Development of Children: Development of self, relationships and social skills, understanding and cognitive skills, communication skills, leadership, decision making, and coping with stress.
Details of these areas and concerns are presented in the National Curriculum Framework 2005 document and reports of 21 Focus Groups. These documents are available on NCERT web site (www.ncert.nic.in).

Eligibility
1. Good Academic record with at least 55% marks at the Master’s degree level.
2. Candidates should not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of applications.
3. Candidates registered for Ph.D. degree in a recognized university/ or working toward their Ph.D. registration are eligible to apply.

Selection Procedure
The procedure for short listing of applicants will be designed by NCERT. Short listed candidates will be required to appear for an interview, which may also include presentation of the proposals. Candidates will be paid second (sleeper) class train fare by the shortest route for attending the interview-cum-seminar.

Reservation of Seats
The statutory provisions for reservation of seats will be available to the candidates belonging to different categories.

Fellowship Amount
NCERT Doctoral Fellows will receive a fellowship of Rs. 12,000/- per month (equivalent to UGC Junior Research Fellows) for a maximum period of three years during the period of registration. They will also receive a contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- per annum during this period. The fellowship will commence from the date of joining by thecandidate after completing the registration formalities for Ph.D. and terminate at the end of three years from the date of joining or with the submission of the doctoral thesis which ever is earlier.

Disbursement of Fellowship
The NCERT will credit the monthly fellowship to the savings bank account of the Fellow. For this, each Fellow will be required to maintain an account with the State Bank of India. The Fellow will be required to submit a ‘Certificate o Attendance and Satisfactory Work Performance’ to NCERT on a quarterly basis. Release of the monthly fellowship from second quarter onwards will be subject to receipt of the said certificate. Annual contingency grant to the extent of actual expenditure incurred but not more Rs.10,000/- per annum will be credited to the account of the Fellow after receipt and scrutinyof the bills/vouchers submitted by the fellow duly signed and countersigned by thesupervisor and Head of the Department.

Research Advisor
NCERT will appoint a Research Advisor for each Doctoral Fellow from a Panel of Experts (both from within and outside the Council) prepared by it. The Research Advisorwill work along with the thesis supervisor appointed by the University/ ResearchInstitution where the Fellow is registered. The details of this arrangement will be worked out in consultation with the concerned universities.

Monitoring of Work
Doctoral Fellows will be required to submit six monthly progress reports duly forwardedby their supervisors/ Head of the Department and Research Advisors to NCERT. A Committee of Experts will review the progress. Also a research colloquium will be heldannually where Fellows will present the progress of their research. If the progress of theresearch is found unsatisfactory, NCERT reserves the right to terminate the fellowship at any point of time.

Leave Rules
Leave rules as prescribed in case of UGC Junior Research Fellowship will be applicable. Further, NCERT Doctoral Fellows will not accept any other remunerative assignment during the period of fellowship.

Publication of the Thesis
After the award of Ph.D. degree, the Doctoral Fellows will be required to submit a copy of the thesis (along with a CD) to NCERT. NCERT will consider publication of the completed research in an appropriate form. The Fellow can apply for permission to publish his/her work elsewhere.

Application Procedure
Application should be made in the prescribed format, which along with the information brochure, can be downloaded from the NCERT website or can be obtained by post.

Completed application forms should be accompanied by a concept paper of about 1500 words on the theme of the proposed research, which should contain statements about (a)rationale and objectives of the study, (b) conceptual framework, (c) proposed methodology, and (d) potential contribution of the study. Attested copies of all mark sheets/certificates and proof of Ph.D. registration (if already registered) should also be sent with the application at the following address.

Head
Department of Educational Research and Policy Perspectives
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi – 110 016.

Last date of receiving completed Applications: The applications should reach the above address by 25.04.2011.

For details, visit NCERT website: www.ncert.nic.in

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ARI Pune Women Scientists Fellowships (WOS-B) 2011

             
Department of Science & Technology, (SEED), New Delhi
Coordinated by MACS – Agharkar Research Institute,
G.G.AGARKAR ROAD, PUNE – 411004

The Fellowship Scheme for Women Scientists for societal programmes is initiative of the Department of Science & Technology. This scheme is addressed to women scientists and technologists who have “break in their careers” due to social responsibilities but have desire to return to mainstream science and work as bench-level scientists. Women scientists desiring to apply for this scheme are required to develop their own research project/ proposals demonstrating science and technological applications for societal benefits.

Objectives

a. Provide an opportunity for women scientists to re-enter into active research after a break in career, through support for S&T based R&D projects addressing the needs of people in unorganized urban or rural areas and

b. Provide an opportunity for S&T capacity building of women on issues relevant in societal programmes.

Project Proposals For

a. Research, development and adaptation of technology to improve the quality of life and provide additional opportunities for income generation in rural areas or urban slums.

b. Adaptation & transfer of an innovative technology developed at laboratory level to field.

c. Capacity building of applicant in technology areas relevant to the needs in rural areas. Nature of Support Support will include a scholarship grant as per the current norms of WOS-B for a period of two years. Grant for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will also be considered if found necessary under the work plan.

Who Can Apply – Women scientist

1. Who are Indian nationals living in India,

2. Who have break in career after the last degree received for at least three years, Who are currently not employed in permanent position,

3. Whose age is below 60 years at the time of applying.

4. Who possess one of the following qualifications

5. Ph.D. or masters degree in science OR

6. Bachelors/ master’s degree in engineering / technology, architecture, medicine / pharmacy / Veterinary

Other Requirements

a. The project proposal must show an active association with a field agency in regard to implementation of the project irrespective of the fact whether the candidate is attached to an educational institution or R&D institution or any other agency. A letter to that effect from field agency is required.

b. A certificate from the host institution, for extending infrastructural or administrative support for the project must be enclosed with the application. Similarly, a certificate from the identified field agency showing the agreement to get associated with the project is also required.

c. If the proposal includes pre-clinical study on animals or clinical trials on humans, necessary ethical clearance following ICMR/ CPCSEA guidelines must be sought.

Who Are Not Eligible

a. Candidate already having a permanent job or fellowship will not be considered.

b. Candidates who are already registered for Ph.D are not eligible as this is not a Ph.D fellowship.

Duration of Fellowship: The scholarship will be given initially for duration of two years. The period may be extended to the third year in exceptional cases, if recommended by Experts during periodic reviews.

Selection Mechanism: A Committee of Experts will be involved in the selection process. The two-tier selection process will be adopted involving initial screening and subsequent individual presentation by the screened-in candidates before a group of Experts.

The selected candidates will be informed by post. The list of selected candidates will be displayed on the website.

The application should be submitted online from the website of Agharkar Research Institute (www.dstwosbari.org). Additionally two copies of the proposal with attachments as per section E with signed declaration may be sent to Dr. D. G. Naik, Principal Investigator, WOS-B Scheme, Agharkar Research Institute, G. G. Agarkar Road, Pune – 411 004. Phone: (020) 25678916/17/18 or 25653680 Ext. 302.
The last date for receiving the application is 30th April 2011.

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ICMR JRF Fellowships 2011 Notification

Indian Council of Medical Research
Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar,
Post Box 4911, New Delhi-110029

Test For ICMR’s Junior Research Fellowship

ICMR JRF Notification 2011

Download JRF Scheme for ICMR JRF 2011

APPLICATION FORMS SHALL BE AVAILABLE FROM : 18.04.2011

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS for ICMR JRF 2011 : 17.05.2011

ICMR in collaboration with PGIMER, Chandigarh will hold a National Level Examination for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), for Indian national candidates at Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata Mumbai, Guwahati, Hyderabad and Varanasi on Sunday, July 17^th, 2011.

A total of 150 Fellowships would be awarded: 120 fellowships awarded in Life Sciences stream (like Microbiology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Human Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Immunology, Pharmacology, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Botany, Veterinary Sciences ), and thirty (30) fellowships in Social Sciences stream (like Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, Statistics, Anthropology, Social work & Health Economics ).

Application form duly completed must reach the Registrar,PGIMER, Chandigarh-160012 by registered/Speed post on or before 17.05.2011. Candidates from remote areas /regions may submit their application forms duly completed latest by 21.05.2011.

Eligibility or ICMR JRF 2011:

Educational: M.Sc/M.A or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC Candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates in the subjects mentioned above. Candidates appearing in the final year examination (2010-2011) can also apply.

Age Limit or ICMR JRF 2011: The upper age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years as on 30-09-2011 (relaxable up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/PH/ female candidates and 3 years in the case of OBC.

Information bulletin containing the application form and other details will be available at PGIMER Website http:// pgimer.nic.in and ICMR New Delhi Website : icmr.nic.in . The candidates may apply in the downloaded form together with requisite fee by demand draft in the name of DIRECTOR, PGIMER, Chandigarh. The prescribed application form along with Information Brochure will also be available on cash payment (Not by Cheque or money order) from the office of Registrar,PGIMER,Chandigarh-160012 at the counter ( Room No. 309, 3^rd Floor, Kairon Admn. Block ) & ICMR, New Delhi from 18.04.2011 on cash payment of Rs. 500/- for General & OBC and Rs. 300/- for SC/ST/PH from 10.30AM to 12.30 P.M and from 2.30 P.M to 3.30 P.M on all working days except Saturdays (On Saturday forms will be available at PGIMER, Chandigarh only from 10.30 AM to 12.00 Noon) or by post for which request (inscribed on the envelope “Application form ICMR-JRF Exam -2011″ must be accompanied with a self addressed thick envelope of size 8” x10” bearing Postage stamp of Rs. 50/- and requisite Bank draft. The Bank draft should be preferably from any SBI Branch payable at SBI Medical Institute Branch (Code No. 1524), Chandigarh (for General & OBC Rs. 500/- and Rs. 300/- for SC/ST/PH) drawn in favour of “DIRECTOR,PGIMER, Chandigarh”)

Candidates are advised to preserve photocopy of the Bank draft for further reference. SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates should submit a copy of the certificate from the competent authority in English or Hindi along with bank draft. All disputes relating to the conduct of the examination or any matter connected with this advertisement shall be dealt in the jurisdiction of Delhi Court.

NOTE: No request for supply of form by post will be entertained after 14.05.2011

Registrar, PGIMER,

& Coordinator, ICMR-JRF Examination

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IISc Summer SC/ST Fellowships in Science and Engineering for MSc/BTech Students

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
BANGALORE – 560 012.

Indian Institute of Science invites applications for

IISc. Summer Fellowship in Science and Engineering for SC/ST Students – 2011

Eligibility:

ST/ST students studying I year M.Sc in science disciplines (Biological Sciences/ Physics, Chemistry/ Mathematics) or III year B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree, during the academic year 2010-11.

Selection Criteria:

IISc. will evolve a suitable criteria for selecting the candidates for the programme.

Financial Support:

IISc. will provide:

- Travelling allowance equivalent to II Class train fare from College/residence to IISc. and back.

- Free board and lodging (on shared basis) at IISc.

- Fellowship of Rs.5,000/- and a book grant of Rs.1500/-

Features of the Programme:

Selected candidates will work with one of the IISc Faculty members and learn various techniques used in research for a period of one month during May-June 2011.

Last date for submission of filled in application form is 15 April 2011.

Click here for downloading Application Form (There is no provision for submitting the application online)

The duly filled in application form can be submitted to the following address, by supers-cribing the envelope “IISc. Summer Fellowship in Science and Engineering for SC/ST Students – 2011”:

Deputy Registrar (Academic)

Indian Institute of Science

BANGALORE – 560 012

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Fellowship Program for Indian scientists under Indo-Geman Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG-SCID) 2011

Fellowship Programme for Indian scientists under
Indo-Geman Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG-SCID)
Financial Year: April, 2011-March, 2012
Download Details and format of application
Introduction

Indo-German Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG-SCID) is a joint initiative of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Helmholtz Association (HGF) with the mission to strengthen Indo-German cooperation in the field of infection research.
The purpose of this Fellowship under the IG-SCID programme is to provide opportunities to Indian and German researchers to undertake research in thematic areas of infectious diseases. The Fellowships would provide a platform for exchange of information /learning and training in cutting edge technologies in newer areas of science for young scientist(s) (up to 45 years of age) working in the respective fields under the IG-SCID programme.

Thematic research areas of infectious diseases for training

1. Genetic Susceptibility
2. Viral Diseases (HIV/HCV)
3. Vaccine and Anti-infectives
4. Zoonoses & Animal Models of Infectious Diseases

Indian Institutes where German scientists may visit under the programme

1. All ICMR Institutes (19 permanent institutes, 5 units/centers & 6 Regional Medical Research Centres) (List on ICMR website)
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Department of Transplant, Immunology & Immunogenetics (Prof. Narinder K. Mehra), New Delhi,
3. National Center for Cell Science (NCCS) (Dr. Bhaskar Saha), Pune
4. National Institute of Immunology(NII) (Dr. Rajni Rani), New Delhi
5. G B Pant Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology and Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, (Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin), New Delhi
6. International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology  (ICGEB), Virology Group Leader (Dr. Shahid Jameel), New Delhi
7. Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Department of Biotechnology, ( Dr. Sundarsamy Mahalingam), Chennai
8. Other Indian Universities/ Research Organizations which agree to provide training in related areas of infectious diseases.

German Institutes where Indian scientists may visit under the programme

1. Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Braunschweig
2. TWINCORE Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research, Hannover
3. MHH Medical University, Hannover
4. Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Saarbrücken

Duration of Fellowship

Up to three months.

Age limit

Below 45 years.

Number of Fellowships

Six fellowships each year by both Indian and German sides.

Financial Support

By ICMR
A. From India to Germany
Fellow will be entitled to travel by Air India in economy class (excursion fare) Visa fees, and overseas medical insurance.
B. From Germany to India
· The ICMR shall provide Fellowship amount of Rs. 20,000/- per month to the visiting Fellow to India. (Payment @Rs. 700/- per day will be made in case visit exceeds a full month).
· Accommodation in the host institutional guest house of Research institution /or Organization/hostel accommodation. Date of visit may be decided based on availability of Institutional guest house.

By HGF
A. From India to Germany
The Fellow will receive a subsistence allowance of 2.300 Euro per month. Accommodation and local transportation will be paid by the Fellow from this allowance.

B. From Germany to India
Fellow will be entitled to an economy class air ticket, local transportation to the airport and visa fees.

Application Submission Procedure

Indian Procedure

Ten copies of the application in prescribed format should be submitted to: Indo-German Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG-SCID), Room No. 422 (Porta Cabin), International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
The Indian applicants should visit ICMR website: http://www.icmr.nic.in or IG-SCID website: http://www.icmr.nic.in/igscid for the detailed Guidelines and Application format (downloadable).
Last date of receipt of applications in India: 15^th May, 2011.

German Procedure

The German applicants may apply by e-mail at gsc@helmholtz-hzi.de with a cover letter, summary of project, abridged C.V., name of host institute and the potential dates of the visit. Applications should be submitted at least four months before the planned visit. German scientists may visit HZI website- http://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/ for detailed information for availing fellowship to India under this programme.

Guidelines governing the fellowship – For Indian applicants

1. The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country. The individual scientist/researcher availing this fellowship would be referred to as IG-SCID Fellow.
2. The application (in prescribed format) should be duly forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a researcher/ employee of the Institute during the period of his/her fellowship.
3. The Parent institute shall continue to pay salary/stipend and other benefits such as leave, medical, gratuity, GPF and pension etc as applicable to the Fellow candidate while he/she is away for the fellowship. No liability on any of these accounts will be borne by ICMR.
4. The candidates should correspond directly with the German Institute/Laboratory to be visited for their training. A letter of acceptance from the Institute/laboratory to be visited is required to be produced along with the application form. Once selected, the Fellow will not be allowed to change the Mentor/German laboratory/Institute.
5. The applicant should submit a concrete plan of training pertaining to the proposal submitted for availing the fellowship.
6. The IG-SCID Fellow will be required to execute a legal /service bond of Rs.5.00 Lakhs to the parent Institute that he/she belongs to and will serve the parent Indian institute for a period of at least 3 years after return from training fellowship.
7. If the Fellow does not return to India or gets a job overseas on completion of the fellowship, or fails to fulfill any of the above requirements, he/she will be liable to reimburse the whole of the expenditure incurred during the fellowship period, including the airfare, from the guarantees in one lump sum within one month of the completion of the term of the fellowship and remit it to ICMR. An undertaking to this effect on a Rs 50/- non judicial stamp paper would however be required to be submitted by the guarantees, in case of selection of the Fellow.
8. Fellow will be entitled to travel by Air India in economy class (excursion fare) by the shortest route from the place of duty and ticket would be booked/ arranged by ICMR. The Fellow will submit the original bill/receipt of medical insurance, visa fee, and taxi charges etc for reimbursement to ICMR. Visa formalities are to be completed by the Fellow.
9. The Fellow should submit a final work report (in prescribed format) on the research and training undertaken in the German Laboratory/Institute during the fellowship period.
10. A progress report (in the prescribed format) evaluating the performance of the IG-SCID Fellow from the host institution should also be submitted.
11. Total claim bills on the budget head of fellowship should not exceed the amount specified under the financial support. In the event of cancellation of travel ticket due to change of date of visit/change of sector of journey or any other reasons, the cancellation charges and difference of fare, if any, will be met by the Fellow.
12. ICMR will not be liable for anything whatsoever including GOI clearances, medical insurance etc, beyond the specified duration of stay (as approved by selection committee).
13. The Fellow will not be allowed to avail the fellowship during the preceding financial year, after due selection in a given financial year.

Selection Criteria

The preliminary screening of applications will be done at the International Health Division, ICMR and the short listed candidates will be considered by an independent Selection Committee for awarding the “IG-SCID fellowships”. The selection will be based on the evaluation of the merit of the candidate and training needs in the field of infectious diseases under the ICMR-HGF MoU.

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Germany HBIGS International PhD Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology 2011

HBIGS
Heidelberg University
69120 Heidelberg
Germany

The HBIGS International PhD Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology Heidelberg offers training and excellent research opportunities for outstanding PhD and MD/PhD students from Germany and abroad in a vibrant and stimulating scientific environment.

The focus of the Graduate School on molecular and cellular biology takes into account that molecular and cellular biology provides the conceptual and technological foundation on which most other fields, sub-disciplines and specialized areas of life and biosciences rest – from structural biology to bioinformatics, from molecular medicine to biotechnology, and from immunology to systems biology. A higher qualification in molecular and cellular biology will, therefore, prepare graduates for leading positions in all areas where in-depth knowledge of biological processes is required – be it in academia, industry or the public sector.
15 PhD fellowships available!
Within the framework of the cooperative Graduate program (Graduiertenkolleg) “Disease models and drugs” up to 15 PhD fellowships will be awarded to outstanding PhD candidates (view projects…)

Application deadline: 15 January 2011.
Interviews will be held in March 2011.

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RU Nijmegen Netherlands PhD Opening in Molecular Carcinogenesis

Radboud University Nijmegen
P.O. Box 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 24 361 61 61
Fax: +31 24 356 46 06
Website: www.ru.nl/staff

PhD Student for Molecular Carcinogenesis (1,0 fte)

Faculty of Science
Maximum Salary: € 2,612 gross/month
Vacancy number: 62.92.10
Closing date: 14 January 2011

Job description
Recurring chromosomal abnormalities have been identified in a variety of cancers, but are most frequently associated with haematological malignancies such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
These cytogenetic changes often cause gene fusions leading to expression of chimeric oncofusion proteins. In this project you will focus on unravelling the role of these oncofusion proteins in carcinogenesis.
Your aim will be to identify the binding regions, the transcriptional consequences and epigenetic features associated with oncofusion protein expression.
You will use next-generation sequencing to identify oncofusion protein target sites, which then will be further characterized, structurally as well as functionally, in relation to the aetiology of acute myeloid leukemia.

Requirements
You should have:
• an MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences/Biology/Molecular Life Sciences/Bioinformatics;
• experience in Molecular and Cell Biology and/or Bioinformatics;
• a strong affinity for fundamental research related to human disease;
• a well-structured working style;
• well-developed social and communication skills.

You are accurate, and motivated to perform cutting-edge research.

Organization
Research at the department of Molecular Biology is aimed at unravelling the molecular basis of development and differentiation emanating from the genome and epigenome in the context of health and disease with an emphasis on cancer.
State-of-the-art technologies are applied ranging from single molecule studies to genome-wide elucidation of genetic and epigenetic pathways and mechanisms.
A next-generation sequencing platform is operational in the department for analysis of transcription factor binding sites, epigenetic marks, DNA methylation and RNA seq at a comprehensive genome-wide scale.
In-depth analysis of genome-wide data is performed and sustained by our own bioinformatic team as well as with outside collaborators.
Moreover, the group participates in a number of international consortia tackling pathways and molecular mechanisms in lineage commitment of (embryonic) stem cells.
Website: http://www.ncmls.nl/molbio/home.htm

Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
Maximum salary per month, based on a fulltime employment: € 2,612 gross/month
The starting salary is € 2,042 per month and will increase to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year. PhD scale.
Duration of the contract: 4 years.

Additional conditions of employment
You will be appointed as a PhD student for four years. Your performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years.

Other Information
Interested candidates should send a letter of motivation with full curriculum vitae and contact information on at least two references.

Additional Information
Dr. Ir. Joost Martens, group leader Molecular Carcinogenesis
E-mail: j.martens@ncmls.ru.nl

Application
You can apply for the job (mention the vacancy number 62.92.10) before 14 January 2011 by sending your application -preferably by email- to:

RU Nijmegen, FNWI, P&O, mr. M. Frieling
P.O. Box 9010, 6500 GL Nijmegen, NL
Telephone: +31 24 3652294
E-mail: pz@science.ru.nl

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Biozentrum Switzerland Microbial Genomics PhD Positions

Biozentrum, University of Basel
Klingelbergstrasse 50/70
CH – 4056 Basel
Switzerland

2 PhD positions in evolutionary ecology of host-microbiota interactions are available in the research group of Dieter Ebert (University of Basel, Switzerland). The research group has an emphasis on the evolution and genetics of host-symbiont interactions (http://evolution.unibas.ch/).

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in evolutionary and microbial genomics, metagenomics and microbiota community structure. Knowledge in any of the following fields is helpful: microbiology, bio-informatics, population genetics, experimental evolutionary ecology, metagenomics and evolutionary genomics. The positions are funded to work on the functional aspects of host-microbiome interactions in Daphnia. The suggested methodology includes comparative meta-genomics, experimental studies of hostmicrobe/ microbiota interactions, QTL typing, and population surveys. Previous experience with Daphnia is not required, but excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, good work ethics, and the ability to think creatively and critically are desired. The working language at the institute is English. Starting dates are flexible, from April 2011 onwards.
Please send your application by E-mail to Dieter Ebert (dieter.ebert@unibas.ch).

Applications should include a single pdf-file containing CV, a list of publications (if any) and a 1 page description of your research interests and motivation. Please give names and email addresses of two persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation. Applications received before 20 January 2011 will be given full consideration. Interviews will be held in the second half of February 2011.
Note: We are also looking for two postdocs and a technician on the same project (see separate announcement). Contact information:
Prof. Dr. Dieter Ebert, University of Basel, Zoologisches Institut, Vesalgasse 1, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland, Email: dieter.ebert@unibas.ch Phone: +41-(0)61-267 03 60

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University of Copenhagen Denmark PhD stipend in Bioinformatics

University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Life Sciences
Universitetsparken 2
2100 Copenhagen

PhD stipend in Bioinformatics

Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen

The Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health (http://rth.dk) is a newly established center with a multidisciplinary research strategy in the area of non-coding RNAs. The center has an open Ph.D. position in bioinformatics, with start March 1^st, 2011 or soonest thereafter. The duration for the position is three years.

Job description

Within recent years, it has become evident that non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) play numerous important roles in the cell. Many ncRNAs contain a characteristic RNA structure, a hallmark that (albeit often at a high computational cost) can be exploited by in silico screens. These screens are in essence based on a search for RNA secondary structures. The goals of the Ph.D. project is to design methods to conduct in particular local structural alignments of RNA structures to be exploited for structure search in genomic sequence as well as structural clustering of the RNAs.

The project will be carried out in collaboration with people in the Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health.

Qualification requirements

The applicant should hold professional as well as personal skills and qualifications as stated below:

• A master degree in Bioinformatics, computational biology, biology or similar.
• Basic knowledge of biological sequences.
• Experience with algorithm development.
• Experience with Perl or Python (or similar)
• Experience with one (or more) of C, C++ or Java.
• It is an advantage (but not a requirement) to have general knowledge about RNA structure and folding, RNA gene search algorithms and algorithms for structural alignment or RNAs.
• The Ph.D. candidate should also possess good interpersonal skills.

Terms of employment

The position will be filled according to the Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The posts are covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

The Ph.D. position requires the applicant to be approved for admission to the Ph.D. programme at LIFE when accepted for the position.

Questions

For further information about the post, please contact Center Director, Prof. Jan Gorodkin on tel. (+45) 3533 3578, gorodkin@rth.dk

General questions regarding Ph.D. programmes should be directed to the Course Administration c/o special advisor Michael Cleve Hansen, tel. + 45 3533, or head clerk Lillian Zeuthen Bjørnseth on tel. +45 3533 2172. Further information on PhD programmes is available at www.life.ku.dk/English >Education > PhD Education >Regulations.

Application

The application MUST as a minimum include the following appendices 1-5 clearly marked with the stated appendix numbers:

Appendix 1: Cover letter, including an e-mail address for further communication.

Appendix 2: Curriculum vitae.

Appendix 3: Publications (if any).

Appendix 4: Complete transcript of university examinations.

Appendix 5: Contact information of two references.

Appendix 6 (optional): Other material the applicant might find relevant for the assessment.

Applications that do not include the required material may not be considered. The assessment committee may request further material from the applicant. Upon such request the applicant is obliged to send it to the committee.

Following processing of the application, all application material sent will be destroyed.

Receipt of the application will not be acknowledged, but the applicant will be kept continuously informed of the progress of the application.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation Executive Order no. 284 of 25 April 2008.

The application, marked 625/05172-310 should be sent to:

Center Coordinator Lotte Albret

Center for non-coding RNA in Technology and Health

Department of Basic Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Faculty of Life Sciences

University of Copenhagen

Grønnegårdsvej 3

1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark

e-mail: lotte@rth.dk

The applications must be received latest by February 1st, 2011, at noon.

Applications received after the closing time will not be considered.

The Faculty of Life Sciences is one of Europe´s leading university environments in the areas of food, health, plants, biotechnology, natural resources, the environment and related academic areas.

Our research and degree programmes are centred on knowledge and tools that can help secure a brighter future for humans, animals and plants.

Read more about The Faculty of Life Sciences at www.life.ku.dk.

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University of Luxembourg Cell Biology/Systems Biology PhD Openings 2011

Université du Luxembourg
Campus Limpertsberg
Attn Professor Eric Tschirhart
162A, Avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg

PhD student/Junior Researcher in Cell Biology-Systems Biology (M/F)

Application End : Tuesday February 01 2011

The University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Université Libre de Bruxelles,  is inviting applications for the National Research Fund PhD Grant Scheme in the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication:

PhD student in Cell Biology – Systems Biology (M/F)

• Application to the PhD grant scheme from Fonds National de la Recherche (Luxembourg)
• Financed by the Luxemburgish AFR (aide à la formation recherche) fellowship (http://www.afr.lu)
• 3-year fixed-term contract, full-time, renewable 1 year under justified circumstances
• Student and employee status
• Beginning earliest October 15th, 2011

The objective of the project is to use a modeling-based approach to gain further insights on the mechanistic of pro-inflammatory processes occurring in major diseases. More precisely, the study will focus on the characterization of calcium-dependent oxidative activity in human neutrophils. A computational approach will be used to rationalize data from the Life Science Research Unit into a mathematical model that can predict new functional schemes. This PhD studentship will involve collaboration between Pr. E. Tschirhart at the University of Luxembourg and Dr. G. Dupont at the Unit of Theoretical Chronobiology at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. It is expected that the student will share his/her time about equally between Luxembourg and Brussels.

Activities:

• Perform biological experiments in the area of transductional signalling pathways under the supervision of Pr. E. Tschirhart
• Develop computational models based on experimental findings under the supervision of Dr. G. Dupont
• Write a doctoral thesis in the domain of Cell Biology – System Biology
• Contribute to research in the field of inflammation to obtain a PhD degree in Life Sciences
• Collaborate actively with other group members

Profile:

• Master in Biology (including computational modeling) with a background in mathematics or physics
• Knowledge in data integration and experience in work lab would be ideal
• Good oral and written English skills

Offer:

• A modern, well-equipped laboratory in an international dynamic research-oriented environment
• A motivating and interdisciplinary research team

Application:
Applications should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV including copy of the MSc diploma and information about the grades, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Please send your submissions until February 1st, 2011 to:
Prof. Eric Tschirhart
Université du Luxembourg
Campus Limpertsberg
Attn Pr. Eric Tschirhart
162a, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Thank you for quoting the job reference and advertisement source, when applying.

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

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Belgium Masters Scholarships 2011-12 for International Students

K.U.Leuven
Geel Huis
Kasteelpark Arenberg 11 bus 2100
3001 Leuven (Heverlee)
tel: 016/32 14 01 fax: 016/32 19 95 E-mail: info@wet.kuleuven.be

Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.

Which masters give the right to apply for the Scholarship? :

Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Master of Biology, Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, Master of Chemistry, Master of Physics, Master of Geology, Master of Geography, Master of Mathematics and the Master of Statistics.

Amount of Scholarship

The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.

Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. A scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet and prove the following requirements:

• the applicants have not studied or worked at the University of Leuven before,
• the applicants have a bachelor degree from a foreign university that gives them access to the master programme they are applying for,
• the applicants can prove having had excellent study results during their former training,
• the applicants show strong motivation to follow a master programme at the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven
• the applicants are willing to act as an ambassador for the programme.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS

Applications for the academic year 2011-2012 will open the 1st of December.

Selection Procedure (for 2011-2012)

• The applicants fill out the application form of the International Office to apply for admission to the K.U.Leuven.
• The applicants note in the application form that they want to apply for the Science@Leuven Scholarship.
• Next to the information required by the International Office, the applicants also upload the following information: results of their former studies, a letter of motivation and two references of professors.
• The selection of the students take place in June 2011.

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Denmark University of Copenhagen PhD Opening in Proteomics

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research
University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Health Sciences
Blegdamsvej 3b, Building 6.1
DK-2200 Copenhagen

PhD stipend in MS-based proteomics

Title: PhD stipend, Department of Proteomics

Tenure: Three years

Employment conditions:

The Department of Proteomics at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research is offering a PhD stipend in the Proteomics and Cell Signaling Group. The position is offered for a period of three years and employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) on 1 October 2008, enclosure 5. The salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance and AC within the range of 23.000-30.000 DKK/month (approximately 3.100-4.000 Euro/month) for a PhD position plus a pension supplement of 17 %.

The PhD candidate will be expected, over the period of the stipend, to acquire experience in teaching or other types of presentations. The tentative start date is 1 March 2011.

Background:

The research at the Department of Proteomics is headed by Prof. Dr. Matthias Mann and consists of three independent groups (group leaders: Dr. Chunaram Choudhary, Dr. Michael L. Nielsen and Prof. Jesper V. Olsen). You will be part of a young and dynamic team consisting of about 20 international researchers from EU, Asia and USA. The working language at the Center is English. We use cutting-edge MS technologies for unbiased identification and quantification of posttranslational modifications as well as for global proteome quantitation (Choudhary and Mann, Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2010 Jun;11(6):427-39.; Choudhary et al., Mol Cell. 2009 Oct 23;36(2):326-39.; Choudhary et al., Science. 2009 Aug 14;325(5942):834-40.). The department aims at continuously improving and applying the proteomic platform to investigate diverse biological processes. Using these approaches we will study cellular outcomes at “systems-level” in response to different perturbations (such as growth factor stimulation, gene knockdown etc.). Furthermore, we use protein and peptide pull-down approaches to identify specific interaction partners. In addition to a state-of-the-art mass spectrometry infrastructure, the department is also well equipped for performing follow-up studies using molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry techniques.

Study description:

The Department of Proteomics, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research (CPR) offers one PhD fellowship for appointment by March 2011 or soon thereafter.

It is a prerequisite that the PhD candidate is enrolled as PhD student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, according to the rules stipulated in “Bekendtgørelse Nr. 18 af 14. januar 2008 om ph.d.-graden”.

The candidate should be able to conduct independent and creative research, demonstrate scientific productivity, and show good inter-personal and communication skills.

Recently, we have improved mass spectrometry-based proteomics methods for unbiased analysis of in vivo acetylation sites (Choudhary et al., Science Aug 14;325 (5942):834-40.). The applicant will use this cutting-edge technology to analyse protein lysine acetylation on a global level, and to identify regulatory acetylation sites under different cellular perturbations. In addition, our group is interested in investigating cross-talk between regulatory PTMs such as acetylation and ubiquitylation. The candidate is expected to perform biological follow-up experiments on novel and interesting findings derived from these proteome-wide PTM screens.

The PhD student will work in the Department of Proteomics together with Group Leader, Dr. Chunaram Choudhary.

Qualifications:

• The candidate is required to have a M.Sc. or equivalent degree in natural or medical science.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Prior experience in biochemistry, cell culture and/or protein chemistry techniques is desirable.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following area(s) would be considered an advantage: genetics and biology, cell signaling, high-throughput protein-protein interactions, or chromatin biology.
• Prior experience in high resolution mass spectrometry is not essential.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• An analytical aptitude for devising innovative scientific or technical solutions.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility and confidence.

For further information, please contact Group Leader, Dr. Chunaram Choudhary, chuna.choudhary@cpr.ku.dk

Your application marked “211-0076/10-3850 – PhD stipend, proteomics, Choudhary” including a CV, publication list as well as names and contact details of 2 referees must be sent to the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research before 24 January 2011. Your application should be sent by e-mail to jobs@cpr.ku.dk

Deadline: 24-01-2011

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Georg-August-University Germany Neuroscience PhD Program 2011

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Neuroscience Coordination Office
Grisebachstr. 5
37077 Göttingen Germany

PhD Program 2011

Students who have passed the examinations at the end of the first year with good or excellent results qualify for direct admission to a three-year doctoral project in one of the participating research groups without being required to complete a Master’s thesis first.

The PhD program emphasizes independent research of the students. Doctoral students select three faculty members as their doctoral committee which closely monitors progress and advises students in their research projects.

Laboratory work is complemented by a PhD curriculum in which a student completes the equivalent of at least 30 credits by choosing courses which are suitable with respect to her/his special area of study:

• Scientific Colloquia and Seminars
• International Research Conferences
• Deepening Subject Matter
• Courses
• Electives

At the end of the PhD program, a doctoral thesis is submitted either in the traditional format, or as a collection of scientific publications in internationally recognized journals along with a general introduction and discussion of the results.

The degree of a “Doctor of Philosophy” (PhD) or, alternatively, “Doctor of Natural Sciences” (Dr. rer. nat.) will be awarded after successful defense of the doctoral thesis. Candidates that have previously graduated from Medical School can receive an MD-PhD degree.

Application

Requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent degree, in biology, psychology, medicine, physics, or related fields. Applications are welcome even if the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application as long as this will be conferred before courses start in October.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English should demonstrate an adequate competence of the English language by acceptable results in an internationally recognized test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, APIEL, CPE). Participation in such a test is recommended but not mandatory as language skills can also be evaluated during the personal interviews with selected candidates (see Selection and Admission). Proven higher education in English or a reasonably long stay in an English speaking country are also acceptable.

Application Period:

The application period starts on September 15 and ends on January 15 of the year of enrollment.

Online Registration:

Prior to preparing the application form, all applicants should register online. In the online registration you will be asked to enter your personal data and information regarding your previous education. Successful online registration is confirmed by e-mail. This mail contains a registration number required for your application. The online registration is designed to accelerate the selection and admission procedure but DOES NOT substitute a signed version of all required application documents (see below) which should be sent by air mail or surface mail to the coordination office. Scanned documents submitted by e-mail can NOT be accepted.

Application Form and Documents:

The application form (pdf file, Adobe Reader required) can be downloaded or processed in your browser window. On the browser level, you may enter all relevant information and print the form (see cover sheet of application form for detailed instructions). One copy of the completed form must then be sent to the coordination office by air or surface mail, together with all the documents in the check-list below.

The following documents must have arrived at the coordination office by January 15 of the year of enrollment:

• Application Form: 1 hard copy.
• Financial Statement (attached to application form, page 8): 1 copy.
• Official Transcript / Record of Study: Detailed documentation of your academic work (list of courses attended; grades if applicable): 1 copy.
• Diplomas: Certificates of relevant examinations (e.g. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Physikum; NO (high)school diplomas etc.): 1 copy.
• 2 Photographs: Indicate your name on the back of both photos!
• 2 Reference Letters: Signed letters of two academic teachers who are able to evaluate your personality, academic experience, and intellectual merit (in closed envelopes; preferably mailed to the coordination office directly). The use of the reference report form (download here) is recommended.
• Proof of proficiency in English: If applicable (see above): 1 copy.

All submitted documents must be in English or German. Please do not staple the documents (unless they already are, which is sometimes the case with official transcripts etc.) or copy them double sided. Certified copies of documents are not required for the application (i.e. regular copies are sufficient). Only upon admission to the program, all relevant documents (e.g. diploma, transcripts) must get certified. This can be done, for example, by the dean’s or registrar’s office of your university, a German embassy or consulate, or a public notary.

Further information regarding your application and other issues is summarized in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. The program receives many inquiries regarding the application package. Please have a look at this site before contacting the coordination office. Thank you.

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