The Department of Political Science and the African American Studies and Research Center at Purdue University are seeking to hire a specialist in African American politics for a jointly appointed, tenure-track assistant professor position (50% Political Science and 50% AASRC, with Political Science as the tenure home). We will review applications in all research areas, but are especially interested in candidates specializing in ethnic identity, inter-group relations, political communication and race, protest movements, urban politics, voting rights and elections, race and public policy, race and gender, or the politics of the African Diaspora. The successful candidate must have a promising, theoretically-driven research agenda, strong methodological skills, and an ability and commitment to provide effective graduate and undergraduate teaching. Application Applications should include curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, graduate transcript, samples of written work, and instruct

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world. A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the College of Veterinary Medicine to study host-pathogen interactions of Chlamydia. The position is funded by an NIH grant and will focus on elucidating the roles of Rab GTPases in chlamydia-infected cells. Qualifications A PhD in the life sciences and a strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology is required. Application To apply, please provide curriculum vitae, letter of application and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Marci Scidmore (ms299@cornell.edu). Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

The Zheng lab in the Department of Biology, McGill University, Canada is seeking for a PhD student to study the function and molecular mechanism of small Rab GTPase signalling pathways in intracellular membrane trafficking and cell and tissue morphogenesis in plants. We are using a combined approach of genetics, genomics, in vivo imaging and molecular biology in the model plant species arabidopsis to investigate those important and interested issues. Application Students with or expected to obtain BSc/MSc degree are encouraged to apply by sending me(hugo.zheng@mcgill.ca) a cover letter, CV, transcripts, names of two referees. Students who have graduated from a non-English language university are also required to provide a TOEFL or IELTS score. Previous training in molecular biology, microscopy, GFP-based in vivo imaging, genetics in Arabidopsis is considered a merit. Hugo Zheng Department of Biology, McGill Univ. 1205 Dr. Penfield Avenue Montreal, QC, H3A 1B1, Canada phone: 514-398-132

The Department of Industrial Economics and Strategy invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the following research area: Country capabilities and the international competitiveness of firms. Why do some regions and countries obtain international leadership in certain industries? This question is at the heart of the important debate on the resource and capability endowments of nations and the international competitive advantage of firms and calls for further research. The Danish maritime industry – which includes shipping, shipbuilding and repair, maritime equipment manufacture, maritime services and offshore oil and gas extraction – offers a welcome opportunity to study this and related questions. Denmark is the leading European seafaring nation (and on world Top10) and Danish maritime companies are among the most innovative and successful in the world. The project will be embedded in a pioneering research unit at CBS called “Blue Denmark.dk – Research on the Maritime I

The laboratories of Christian Fankhauser (Center for Integrative Genomics) and Marc Robinson-Rechavi (Department of Ecology and Evolution and Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics) seek a highly motivated and self-directed postdoctoral fellow to study phototropism in Arabidopsis thaliana using a combination of experimental biology and bioinformatics. The group of Christian Fankhauser is studying signal transduction during phototropism (see PNAS 2006, vol. 103: 10134-10139; Plant J. 2004 40: 826-834). Recent studies have demonstrated that genome duplication events have lead to the acquisition of pairs of genes that are typically involved in signal transduction where the paralogs have acquired novel functions. The selected candidate is expected to study this possibility using bioinformatics tools that are developed or routinely used in the lab of Marc Robinson-Rechavi. Genes selected from this in silico approach will then be functionally characterized in the lab of Christian Fankhauser. Tech

Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, NIMR is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities including imaging, sequencing, crystallography, NMR, electron microscopy, mass spectroscopy and transgenics. Reference: NIMR07/507 We are offering a 3 year Career Development Fellowship to carry out research into the life-cycle of the human papillomavirus particualrly on the replication of the viral genome at early times after viral entry and during maintenance of the viral genome in proliferating cells. This work also includes the study of HPV infection of stem cells and transient-amplifying cells of the epithelium and the outcome of such infections. Applicant should be highly motivated, have a PhD and considerable experience in virological and tissue culture technique. Experience in HPV production, epidermal

The Department of Informatics invites applications for three stipends in the field of information systems with special regard to but not limited to the following fields: Information systems development (ISD), management of information systems, architecture and governance; human-computer interaction within business, managerial and organizational contexts; IT-sourcing including on-shoring and off-shoring; information systems economics; organisational development with IT; information systems in government; innovative applications development and management; information systems management and design in relation to emergent economies (e.g. India and China). Application deadline: 31 August 2007 , at 12:00 noon. For further information please contact: Head of Department Mogens Kühn Pedersen, tel.: +45 3815 2405, e-mail mk.inf[ at ]cbs.dk or the director of the PhD School in Informatics, Professor Kim Viborg Andersen, tel.: +45 3815 2437, e-mail kva.inf[ at ]cbs.dk . Information about the depa

1 Marie Curie fellowship of 12 months (renewable up to a maximum of further 24 months) for a young skilled researcher in the sectors related to Molecular electronics, Nanotechnologies and Surface Science. The fellowship is aimed to the execution of the following research programme: Processes of self-assembly of hybrid metallic-supramolecular architectures and Methodologies for tuning the properties of the single molecole in a supramolecular ensemble at surfaces. Requirements To see the complete vacancy announcement visit the following website. Applicants must be young researchers (early stage researchers): * with a university degree giving access to PhD studies as defined in article 1 of the vacancy, * who are in the first four years of their research activity since gaining the university degree or the equivalent qualification; * who have not yet obtained a PhD degree. Background in Surface science techniques will be an asset. Benefits Employment contract of 12 months (rene

The Department of International Economics and Management and the Center for Corporate Governance invites applications for a vacant PhD scholarship within the research area of Corporate Governance. The research project is financed by the Danish business community and the project will benefit from a continuous feedback from leading Danish companies and investors. We are looking for highly-motivated individuals with the capacity to combine qualitative and quantitative research methods. We offer an inspiring, multidisciplinary research environment, a strong international network and good connections to the business community. A 3 year scholarship provides a unique opportunity for professional and personal development which will be a valuable platform for a career in business as well as academics. Prior knowledge of economics, finance and company law will be an advantage, but functional expertise should also be combined with judgement and insight into business practices. For qualitative res

PhD Scholarships in Modelling and Control of Semi-Active Dampers 1 PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Mechanical Engineering from January 1st 2007. Apply before: 17.09.2007 at 12:00 (noon) 1 PhD scholarship is available at the Department of Mechanical Engineering from January 1st 2007. Damping plays an increasing role for satisfactory performance of large scale structures under the action of environmental loads like wind, waves and earthquakes. The variable nature of the loads leads to need for dampers that can adjust their reaction following changes in load and response of the structure. In civil engineering structures interest has focused on semi-active dampers such as the Magneto-Rheological (MR) damper. Semi-active dampers are devices where one or several of the mechanical properties can be adjusted in real time by an appropriate control algorithm. Semi- active dampers have the potential to significantly increase the damping efficiency compared to traditional passive

The Graduate School of Business invites applications for positions beginning September 2008 at all ranks and in all fields of economics. Junior candidates should possess strong research abilities. Senior candidates should be leading scholars in their fields. All candidates should possess strong teaching skills and must have, or expect to have, a PhD by September 2008. Duties include research and teaching in the School's MBA and PhD programs. Application For efficiency, accuracy, and speed, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications electronically by visiting the web site http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/recruiting and uploading their curriculum vitae, research papers and publications, and teaching evaluations (if applicable) on that site. Alternatively, you may also e-mail electronic materials to faculty_recruiteratgsb.stanford.edu or postal mail (non-returnable) materials in soft or hard copy to: Faculty Recruiting Manager Box E Graduate School of Business Stanfor

Various postdoctoral research positions in molecular genetics are available in the Aquaculture Division, Department of Genetics, Stellenbosch University with the project title Genetic improvement of the abalone, Haliotis midae." Haliotis midae, known locally as perlemoen, occurs along the Western, Southern and Eastern shores of South Africa and is the only one of the six species that occurs in South Africa that is commercially exploited. H. midae displays a very slow growth rate, taking two to five years to reach market size. This is an obstacle in the profitable farming and global competitiveness of this species. In order to increase the productivity and the profitability of the commercial activity, a research program has been designed that makes use of the modern technology currently applied to other aquaculture species. The research program consists of three main tears: a) establishment of breeding programs with the assistance of genetic markers, b) generation of linkage maps a

IPRS are funded by the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). IPRS are open to citizens of all overseas countries (excluding New Zealand ). IPRES cover tuition fees only and are available for either Doctoral or Masters level research. Closing date: All applications for Swinburne research scholarships close on the last Friday of October each year. Swinburne qualifications are highly regarded and research positions are prized by the academic community. To qualify for candidature for higher degree by research, you must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement. For example: * a four year degree (eg: engineering, information technology, education etc.); * a three year degree and an Honours year; * a three year degree and one year of a Masters by coursework; * a three year course and one year of a Masters preliminary or other qualifying program; or * a three year degree and a

Applications are invited for a 1-year Post Doc position starting January 1, 2008, within the field of cryptology at the Department of Mathematics Apply before: 01.10.2007 at 12:00 (noon) . Applications are invited for a 1-year Post Doc position starting January 1, 2008, within the field of cryptology at the Department of Mathematics (www.mat.dtu.dk). The topic of the project is cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives, in particular block ciphers, stream ciphers and hash functions. The project is part of an international collaboration and will be carried out in co-operation with the IAIK department of the Graz University of Technology in Austria led by Professor Vincent Rijmen. Candidates should have a PhD degree in applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering or academic qualifications equivalent to the PhD degree in engineering and they should have demonstrated qualifications within the area of symmetric-key encryption algorithms. The candidate must be well versed

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD position starting January 1, 2008, within the field of cryptology at the Department of Mathematics Apply before: 01.10.2007 at 12:00 (noon) . Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD position starting January 1, 2008, within the field of cryptology at the Department of Mathematics (www.mat.dtu.dk). The topic of the project is cryptanalysis of symmetric cryptographic primitives, in particular block ciphers, stream ciphers and hash functions. The project is part of an international collaboration and will be carried out in co-operation with the IAIK department of the Graz University of Technology in Austria led by Professor Vincent Rijmen. Candidates should have a master’s degree in applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering or academic qualifications equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. A strong background in cryptology is an advantage. The candidate must be well versed in written and spoken English. The scholarships for

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University announces the following opportunities for PhD/MPhil studentships and post doctoral fellows. SHTM PhD and MPhil Scholarships The School of Hotel and Tourism Management has a number of research post graduate studentships available for PhD and MPhil studies starting in the 2008/2009 academic year. This programme is open to all qualified students world-wide. Full-time students receive financial support in the form of a research studentship (equivalent of about US$20,000 per annum) plus associated monies to assist with their studies. Places are allocated on a competitive basis. For more information please visit the PolyU home page ( http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ro ). Applications can be lodged at any time, but once the quota is filled, applicants cannot be considered until the following academic year. SHTM Post-doctoral Fellowship scheme The School has also earmarked funds for Post-doctoral Fellowships for

PhD – scholarship in Food Process Modelling A PhD scholarship is available at the Department of BioCentrum in collaboration with Department of Chemical Engineering from 1 September 2007 Apply before: 30.08.2007 at 12:00 (noon) The position is a joint project between the National Food Institute and the Danish Institute of Fisheries research at DTU, and is part of recently initiated activities within FoodDTU (www.FoodDTU.DK), which among other focus on the development of models and methodologies to optimise food quality and food safety in the catering and convenience sector. The Ph.D. project will include mathematical modelling of pathogenic microorganisms (mainly Salmonella) in selected pork meat products in the food chain. The aim of the project is to develop models that make it possible to investigate the efficiency of own check systems in selected food companies, and hereby obtain an understanding of the relationship between the control systems and the actual safety achieved by these

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research fellow in the School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham, to work on the EPSRC funded project “Feasibility and reachability in max-linear systems” under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr P Butkovic. It is a condition of this appointment that it starts on or before 1 March 2008 and its duration is 33 months. The successful applicant will have completed their first degree in either mathematics or physics and a PhD, preferably in an area of mathematics with links to numerical linear algebra and/or discrete optimisation. Candidates in the final stages of their PhD study will also be considered. Starting salary is £25,134 pa. Travel allowance for conferences will be available. Further particulars can be seen on: http://www.vacancies.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancySearch.htm Please use reference number S43191 . The closing date for applications is 20 September 2007. If you wish to apply for this post please use the link

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD scholarship within the field of quantum optics at the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark. The project is a part of an international collaboration with the Max-Planck research center on Optics, Photonics and Information in Erlangen (Germany). Thus the position will include a one-year research stay in Erlangen. The objective of the research project is to investigate quantum feedback control systems and explore their applications in bio-optical sensing and quantum information processing. By using quantum feedback control, ultra precise measurements at the fundamental quantum limit of an optical field can be executed. Such measurements have profound applications in the field of bio-chemical sensing where extremely small concentrations of biological active substances are to be detected and in quantum information processing where fragile quantum information is to be measured at the ultimate quantum limit. Qualifications:

Within in the DFG (German Science Foundation) Research Training Group (Graduiertenkolleg) Modeling, Analysis and Simulation in Economic Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics of the University of Ulm there is 1 PhD Scholarship available for three years starting at the earliest. The scope of the research training group is the investigation of economic questions by means of mathematical modeling, analysis and simulation. These questions are developed in cooperation with partners from outside the University and arise from the following areas: 1. Evaluation of complex financial products 2. Risk analysis und management 3. Optimal Strategies 4. Econometric analysis und strategies 5. Knowledge discovery and data mining To solve such problems, the scholarship holders will work in the following mathematical disciplines: 1. Stochastical models, their analysis and simulation 2. Statistical inference und data analysis 3. Stochastical control and optimizatio

The Systems Analysis Department’s research programme “Safety, Reliability and Human Factors” offers a Ph.D. scholarship related to the development and adaptation of methods from research in human factors and risk analysis for application in the health care sector. A specific aspect is the development and exploitation of knowledge from adverse events. The project will be performed in close collaboration with “Dansk Institut for Medicinsk Simulering” at Herlev Hospital. Qualifications Applicants should have qualifications at the master’s degree level, preferably in one or more of the following subject areas: Human Factors, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, and/or Health Care. Experience with patient safety work will be considered an advantage. The Ph.D. fellow should have research potential, have an interest in the development and test of novel methods, and will be expected to possess good interpersonal skills. Terms of employment Terms of employment and salary will be according to the agr

The Department of Finance has tenure-track positions available. Applications are invited from qualified individuals who have strong research and superior teaching capabilities. Ph.D. (or very near completion) is required. Appointments at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor rank will be considered. A strong publication record in the top-tier finance and economics journals is required for appointments at senior ranks. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with particular interest in identifying women and minorities for faculty positions. Applicant Instructions: Send letter of interest, current resume and three recommendation letters to: Kim Marks-Moore, Admin. Assoc University of Texas Department of Finance 1 University Station-B6600 Austin, TX 78712 Applications received via email will NOT be accepted. For further information, please see: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/dept/finance/ Background check conducted on applicant selected.

Liverpool John Moores University MPhil/PhD Studentship - up to 3 years Health Inequalities North West Public Health Observatory within the Centre for Public Health The studentship covers university fees at the UK/EU level and a stipend of £12,600 per annum. Please quote Ref: B7348AC The North West Public Health Observatory within the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University invites applications are invited for an MPhil/PhD studentship to conduct a programme of research concerning relative and absolute inequalities in health. It is well recognised that inequalities in wealth lead to inequalities in health. At a population level, many health indicators show a strong relationship with deprivation. In western societies it is not absolute poverty but an individual’s perceived or actual rank in society that is linked to health. However, while research has been carried out at individual level using small-scale surveys, little has been done to utilise the enormity of geograp

PhD position - Computational Science in Imaging Development and implementation of large-scale algorithms for imaging problems in, e.g., biometrics and geophysics. Apply before: 01.10.2007 at 12:00 (noon) We develop and implement the enabling mathematical technology for next-generation imaging problems arising in important areas such as biometrics, crystallography, geophysics, and surveillance. In these and other similarly challenging problems of today, mathematics technology goes hand in hand with hardware and software technology. We will revisit the original problem formulations and derive novel and highly-efficient methods for their solution, using the most recent developments in mathematics and numerical analysis. This will enable us to compute significantly more accurate solutions than the ones currently available, at a dramatically reduced cost. The PhD project The PhD project aims specifically at developing modern and efficient algorithms for imaging using recent advances in inte