Applications are invited for a number of PhD positions at the Hamilton Institute, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Candidates should have an outstanding academic record. We currently have opportunities in the following areas: 1. 802.11 Wireless Networks Topics of interest include Interference management, opportunistic routing and throughput optimisation in multi-hop wireless mesh networks. Cross-layer interactions between link adaptation, MAC scheduler, routing and transport layers and related topics. 2. TCP & Network Congestion Control Application of dynamics systems theory to internet and related network congestion control problems. This includes decentralised design and adaptation techniques for TCP; stability, convergence, efficiency and fairness issues; novel protocols for heterogeneous networks including wireless links. Also the development of new models and measurement techniques tailored including design of network experiments; dynamic modelli...

UCAR announces the continuation of the NOAA C&GC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.UCAR manages this NOAA-sponsored program, which pairs recently graduated postdoctorates with host scientists at U.S. institutions to work in an area of mutual interest.The objective of this program is to help create the next generation of researchers needed for climate studies.It endeavors to attract recent PhDs in sciences which address studies of relevance to the NOAA Climate and Global Change Program (refer to NOAA's Web site at: http://www.climate.noaa.gov ). The NOAA C&GC Program seeks to provide an effective national climate service based on the development and application of global and regional climate forecast information.The Program focuses on observing, understanding, modeling, and predicting the climate system on seasonal to centennial time scales and assessing the regionally specific socioeconomic consequences of climate variability. The program offers two-year postdoctoral fellowsh...

PhD Position offered by the Biomedical Computer Vision Group Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB in collaboration with the Dept. Radiology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) The research group “Biomedical Computer Vision” (BMCV, head: Prof. Dr. Karl Rohr) at the University of Heidelberg, BIOQUANT, IPMB, Dept. Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, and the DKFZ Heidelberg, Dept. Theoretical Bioinformatics is developing algorithms and methods for computer-based analysis of biological and medical images. Currently, the BMCV group and the Dept. of Radiology (Dr. Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk) offer a joined PhD position in Medical Image Analysis, an interdisciplinary field between medical and computational sciences. The research topic is the development of automatic methods for segmentation and quantification of the morphology and pathomorphology of the human vascular system based on 3D tomographic images. The successful candidate must have...

AWE sponsored PhD Studentship Theory of phase separation in polymer nanocomposites Department of Chemical and Process Engineering The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering invites applications for a postgraduate student to study the theory of phase separation in polymer nanocomposites. Specifically, the student will develop and apply techniques based on the density functional theory of classical fluids and integral equation theory to model these systems. This project is sponsored by AWE, a division of the MOD. Candidates will have obtained at least a 2:1 in a highly numerate discipline, preferably physics or mathematics, prior to the start of the studentship, which commences September 2007. An interest in theory, particularly statistical mechanics and chemical physics, and computer programming would be a distinct advantage. The student will receive a (non-taxable) stipend of £15,000 per annum, which is well above the basic EPSRC rate. Information about the Computational Molecu...

The University of Groningen offers a 4-year PhD studentship on “Exploring the secret metabolism of an antibiotic factory” This project will be a unique collaboration between the Microbial Physiology department and the Groningen Bioinformatics Centre using a newly acquired state-of-art ultra-high resolution LTQ-Orbitrap mass spectrometer in the Medical Biomics Facility to determine the metabolome of Streptomyces coelicolor. Project objectives Comprehensively explore the cellular and secreted metabolome of Streptomyces species to identify novel antibiotic biosynthesis pathways, using ultra-high resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry Understand the fundamental changes of the metabolome during the switch from primary to secondary metabolism, i.e. when antibiotics are produced, in S. coelicolor, our model organism. Requirements Candidates should have training in biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. Experience in bioinformatics, and handling Streptomyces, would be a plus. Enviro...

The Scientific and Educational Foundation of the Republic of Slovenia, Public Fund, offers grants for tuition and accomodation costs of foreign citizens for their doctorate studies at Slovene higher education institutions. Priority is given to applicants pursuing doctoral studies in natural sciences and technology. The Ad Futura foundation’s mission is to participate in the creation of a knowledge-based society, thus contributing to the technological, scientific, and economic reform of society. The scholarships provide: * tuition (the highest granted amount of annual scholarship for tuition for a specific year of study equals according to this call for applications 100% of tuition but not more than €2,500 for doctoral studies, for which the tuition is paid for individual year, or 100% of tuition cost for two-year research doctoral studies after completion of masters degree programme, which is paid after concluded phases of the doctoral studies) and * living expenses, in the amo...

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin invite applications for up to ten Doctoral Positions in Mathematical Finance (Scientific assistant, BAT-O/BAT IIa) The positions are part of the new Quantitative Products Laboratory (QPL), a joint venture of Deutsche Bank AG as sponsor, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin. QPL provides a unique research environment at the interface of theory and practice in Mathematical Finance. Successful candidates will hold a MSc or equivalent degree in Economics, Mathematics or Operations Research. Candidates with a strong background in Stochastics, Probability Theory and Financial Mathematics and an interest in joint projects with Deutsche Bank AG are preferred. Candidates are offered competitive salaries according to the German wage group BAT IIa. Appointments will be for up to four years. The starting date is flexible. Applicants should send a CV, copies of previous scientific work such as master or dip...

UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING SCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (GRADE 7) GBP 29,139 - 32,796 REF: 13576/DPO/A3 We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work on the EPSRC-funded project "Engineering Foundations of Web Services: Theories and Tool Support". This is a collaborative project between the University of Glasgow (Dr Simon Gay), Imperial College London (Dr Nobuko Yoshida) and Queen Mary, University of London (Dr Kohei Honda). The aims of the project are to develop programming languages, methodologies and tools to support the development of distributed software systems such as web services, based on recent research by the principal investigators and others. The work in Glasgow will involve theoretical research, the transfer of theoretical concepts into practical programming language constructs, and the development of software tools, especially in the form of Eclipse plug-ins. You should have a PhD in computer science or a closely related subject, with ...

OPEN POSITIONS in the Astrodynamics Network Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher Fellowship/Studentship Mapping the interplanetary superhighway Low thrust and invariant manifolds optimization Salary: circa EUR 31,700 (gross) p.a. basic living allowance plus several further allowances. Marie-Curie Experienced Researcher Fellowship Optimal maintenance and reconfiguration of large formations Salary: circa EUR 48,800 (gross) p.a. basic living allowance plus several further allowances. The successful applicants will work in a multidisciplinary team with members of the Institute for Industrial Mathematics (IFIM) at the University of Paderborn, Germany, and their partners in the European Marie-Curie Research Training Network AstroNet the Astrodynamics Network. The working language in this project is English. Early Stage Researcher: Applications are invited for a 3 year Marie-Curie Research Fellowship / Studentship to work on the mathematical research on gravity assisted and continuous low thrus...

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin invite applications for up to ten Doctoral Positions in Mathematical Finance (Scientific assistant, BAT-O/BAT IIa) The positions are part of the new Quantitative Products Laboratory (QPL), a joint venture of Deutsche Bank AG as sponsor, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin. QPL provides a unique research environment at the interface of theory and practice in Mathematical Finance. Successful candidates will hold a MSc or equivalent degree in Economics, Mathematics or Operations Research. Candidates with a strong background in Stochastics, Probability Theory and Financial Mathematics and an interest in joint projects with Deutsche Bank AG are preferred. Candidates are offered competitive salaries according to the German wage group BAT IIa. Appointments will be for up to four years. The starting date is flexible. Applicants should send a CV, copies of previous scientific work such as master or dip...

The Applied Sciences Laboratory (ASL) of the Institute for Shock Physics at Washington State University has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate to pursue research in chemical phenomena at the metal-polymer interface. We are looking for creative, self-motivated individuals who have the ability and desire to pursue solutions to challenging, interdisciplinary problems in a fast paced research environment. Applicants who meet the following requirements will be considered: - A recent Ph.D. degree in theoretical chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, computational materials science or a closely related field - Experience with quantum chemical calculations with a broad range theories such as DFT, TDDFT, Post-HF, MRCI, CASSCF, etc. - Exposure to calculations involving chemical reaction pathways, potential-energy surfaces and optical-UV-Visible spectra - Ideal candidate will be willing to investigate chemical phenomena at the organic-inorganic interfaces usi...

Nanotube and Nanodevice Laboratory of School of Electrical Engineering at Korea university is seeking for a contract professor or a Post. Doc on Carbon Nanotube research. Our lab is powerful on Carbon Nanotube research. Please check our research activities and interests at our homepage (http://nanotube.korea.ac.kr). Korea university is also the best private university in South Korea (http://www.korea.ac.kr). Researchers with Ph.D. degree who are involved in the following research topics can apply this position. - Electrical transport and Electrical properies of CNTs - CNT nanosensors, CNT transistors, CNT thin film transistors - Field emission properties of CNTs - FED, LCD backlight, flat Lamp, - CNT based X-ray source, Electron beam source, Microwave amplifier (2) Position description 1) Contract professor - Ph.D. with at least one year of research experience - Salary will be around $26,000 - $32,000 per year according to a research career and a research activity - Appointment period ...

A postdoctoral position is available to study the role of the endocytic receptor, cubilin, in high density lipoprotein (HDL) homeostasis. We seek a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or D.D.S./Ph.D. degree, having a record of accomplishment in the field of lipid metabolism as well as excellent writing and communication skills. The research project will utilize a multi-disciplinary approach requiring expertise in lipoprotein biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology and use of genetically engineered mouse models. Application To apply, please send curriculum vitae, a short statement of research goals and plans, and three (3) letters of reference to: W. Scott Argraves Cell Biology and Anatomy Medical University of South Carolina 173 Ashley Avenue P.O. Box 250508 Charleston, SC29425 United States Phone:843-792-5482 Fax:843-792-0664 Email: argraves@musc.edu

A position as postdoctoral fellow in the area of quantum chemistry is open in the group of Stephan Irle. Period: Until March 2009 with possible extension upon mutual agreement. Field: Nanocarbon and nanobio materials design employing quantum chemistry, electronic structure theory, QM/MD simulations and hybrid methods. The successful candidate is expected to develop methods for quantum chemical molecular dynamics and/or conduct theoretical study of structures, functionality, electronic structure, thermodynamic and spectroscopic properties, and formation mechanisms of nanocarbon and synthetic biological (green) materials. The theoretical studies will be carried out in close collaboration with the experimental groups of Profs. Hisanori Shinohara (nanocarbon), Shigehiro Yamaguchi (organic dyes), and Susumu Saito (nanobio, Noyori lab), all members of the IAR. Nanocarbon projects involve direct and close collaboration with the group of Prof. Keiji Morokuma in Kyoto. Preference will be give...

A postdoctoral fellow position is available to study how aberrations of pathways that normally control embryonic patterning contribute to tumorigenesis. Our laboratory primarily focuses on elucidating the roles and mechanisms of homeobox genes in regulating tumor lineage-specificity and tumor progression (Nat Med 11:531; Cancer Res 66:889; Am J Pathol 170:1594). Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and a research background in transcriptional regulation, chromatin modification, cell differentiation, developmental biology and/or stem cell biology. Expertise in molecular biology, mammalian tissue culture and animal tumor models is essential. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Please send CV and contact information for 3 references. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such distinction is r...

Applications are invited for three full-time PhD scholarships (2 x Australian Postgraduate Award - Industry) and (1 x University Postgraduate Award and HDR Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship), tenable at the University of Wollongong within the Faculty of Informatics. The APA(I) scholarships are funded by an ARC Linkage Project grant, New Methods for Small Group Analysis from Sample Surveys, awarded to Professor Ray Chambers and Professor David Steel of the University of Wollongong. The industry partners are the Methodology Division of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, the Centre for Epidemiology and Research at NSW Health and the Public Health Intelligence unit at the New Zealand Ministry of Health. Accurate data for population sub-groups and between small areas are fundamental to good policy decisions in health, environment, economics and social issues. Unfortunately, national and state averages of statistics on unemploym...

PhD position in Simulation of Colloids at RWTH Aachen University The Chair for Computational Analysis of Technical Systems in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the RWTH Aachen University seeks a 50% scientific co-worker (TV-L 13 salary scale). The position will support the German Science Foundation focus program SPP 1273 “Colloid Process Technology” project “CFD Modeling of Colloidal Aggregates”. The candidate is expected to conduct research leading to a doctoral thesis in the area of method and model development for simulation of colloidal aggregates (collection of spherical particles) in shear flows. The research will support the development of reduced mechanistic models that should be able to predict coalescence and breakup of the aggregates in a stochastic sense, in close collaboration with a partner project at Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg. For more details, please see: http://www.cats.rwth-aachen.de:8080/jobs/spp1273-ad.pdf ...

DPhil Studentship Medical Image Analysis (Breast Cancer) Department of Engineering Science The Department seeks to recruit a research student to work on an EPSRC funded project which is a collaboration with research groups in UCL, Manchester University and the Institute of Cancer Research. The aim of the project is to develop computational methods for comparing pairs of x-ray mammograms. The successful applicant will have a first class honours degree in a relevant subject i.e. engineering, mathematics, computer science or physics and evidence of strength in mathematics and computation. Proven capability to undertake research in medical image analysis and a demonstratable ability to develop mathematical algorithms in a modern computing environment eg Matlab, C++ under Linux/Windows is also essential. Evidence of having completed an independent project successfully during undergraduate studies or other work experience together with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and wr...

The University of Luxembourg is looking within its Computer Science and Communications Research Unit for a: PhD STUDENT in Computer Science (M/F) Ref: R1F107K30 4-year job (consisting of two 2-year contracts) 40 hours/week on the topic of reasoning and formal argumentation in the field of trust management Reasoning about trust is a process that often involves the application of rules of thumb, general guidelines or argument and counterargument. During recent years, the field of formal argumentation has produced a range of formalisms, as well as software implementations, to deal with issues such as nonmonotonic reasoning, decision making and agent communication. In this context, the University of Luxembourg is currently setting up a research project (Advanced Argumentation Techniques for Trust Management, AASTM) to apply the approach of formal argumentation to the issue of trust management. The work consists of two parts: * The formation of a formal theory on argumentation for trust...

The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization created in 1993 with the sole purpose to support and promote the advancement of military medicine. Our focus is providing quality service to our medical researchers and excellence in education and training programs nationwide. The Geneva Foundation provides management and administrative expertise in the area of federally funded research grants, privately funded clinical trials, and medical education and training programs. Multiple full-time Post Doctoral Fellow positions are needed to work with a dynamic research team at Walter Reed Army Institute for Research in Silver Spring, MD. We seek Post Docs with interest in working toxicology using small lab animals, biochemical analysis tissue, blood and body fluids cell counting, mechanism of respiratory toxicity/pulmonary injury and developing and evaluating efficacy of targeted therapeutics. Minimum requirements: - Postdoctoral Degree in Biology or Biochemistry. - Basic research experience...

The Illinois Institute of Art Chicago is an institution of higher education dedicated to providing programs, services and learning environment to enable creative and talented students to realize their professional and personal potential for achievement in the visual and practical art. We are currently seeking Adjunct Instructors for our Interactive Media Design Department. Curriculum focus requires candidates to have experience / education in: Dreamweaver, FLASH, Adobe CS3 Suite, Server Software, Database, Applicants must have a complete understanding of the web and developing Content Management System based websites, from both a programming and design perspective. Candidates must have a Masters degree; industry experience, web design/development professional experience with knowledge of CSS and XHTML, and at least 4 years of college level teaching experience Application Candidates should be prepared to present copies of transcripts, portfolio of professional work (if applicable) and s...

We are looking for a postdoc working in our group on the experiments PANDA, ATLAS and/or HERMES. Giessen is part of the strategic Helmholtz Alliance Physics at the terascale and of the European Graduate School Complex systems of hadrons and nuclei. Our group has activities in hardware, software and physics analysis. The position may be used to gain teaching experience and can be connected with a habilitation in physics. Application If you are interested or know somebody interested, please contact Michael.Dueren@uni-giessen.de or apply directly to the university before September 20, 2007 according to the announcement: http://www.uni-giessen.de/stellenmarkt/pdf/stelle0002325.pdf

A post-doctoral position is available for candidates interested in the area of application of laser diagnostics to high pressure combustion, starting on or after 1 October 2007. Department of Engineering Vacancy Reference No: NA02078 Salary: GBP 25,134 - 32,796 Limit of tenure applies* Aeroengine gas turbines face significant challenges to meet new targets for fuel economy and low emissions. In partnership with EPSRC and Rolls-Royce plc, Cambridge University has invested in a new high pressure combustion facility for the study of combustion in full-size aeroengine systems. The facility has been commissioned, and initial tests are being conducted on emissions and identification of flame structure for next generation liquid-fuelled injectors. The work programme will involve applying laser diagnostic techniques, including PLIF (planar laser-induced fluorescence), LII (laser-induced incandescence), PIV (particle image velocimetry) and PDPA (phase doppler particle anemometry) under the very...