Postdoctoral Positions are available to study molecular mechanisms underlying colon cancer pathogenesis. Research focuses on the function and regulation of the Src tyrosine kinase during normal cell cycle progression, proliferation, differentiation, adhesion and survival, and the deregulation of Src during colonic carcinogenesis. The role of endogenous and small molecule inhibitors of Src in intestinal cell growth control is being investigated. Candidates should have a recent PhD or MD/PhD, a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, and are US Citizens. Application Send cover letter, CV and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Chris Cartwright M211 Alway Building 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305-5187 E-mail: jsamonte@stanford.edu

Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately for the study of inflammation in Staphylococcus aureus diseases. Projects consist of the discovery of virulence factors and combine the use of bacterial genetics, cell cultures, and small animal infection models to dissect the mechanistic details of host-pathogen interactions. Candidates must have a strong background in molecular biology, microbiology, and innate immunity. Pertinent publications: - Liu G.Y., Essex A, Buchanan JT, Datta V, Fierer J, Nizet V. (2005) Staphylococcus aureus golden pigment impairs neutrophil killing and promotes virulence through its antioxidant activity. J Exp Med 202: 209-215 - Lawrence T., Bebien M., Liu G.Y., Nizet V., Karin M. (2004) IKKalpha limits macrophage activation and contributes to the resolution of inflammation in vivo by altering Rel protein turnover. Nature 434:1138-1143 - Liu G.Y., Doran K., Lawrence T., Turkson N., Puliti M., Tissi L., Nizet V. (2004). Sword and Shield: Linked Group B Str

The Programme in Advanced Mathematics of Finance, University of the Witwatersand - Johannesburg, invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Mathematical Finance for the 2008-2009 academic year. The post-doctoral position is generously funded by Rand Merchant Bank, one of the leading investment banks in Southern Africa. Job Description: The appointee will be expected to conduct and publish scientific research articles of the highest standard, in mathematical finance journals. Successful applicant are expected to have the ability to work independently. Required qualifications: A PhD (or equivalent qualification) in mathematical finance or any other relevant mathematical discipline. A strong academic track record, sound knowledge of advanced techniques, and demonstrated capability of research in stochastic analysis, credit risk modelling, risk measurement, or other areas pertinent to mathematical finance. Very good written and oral communication skills in English. D

The International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behavior in a Fundamentally Uncertain World (Uncertainty-School) combines approaches from Economics, Law and Psychology to explain human decisions under uncertainty more effectively and to better design institutional responses. The Uncertainty-School is jointly hosted by the Max Planck Institutes at Jena, Berlin and Bonn, and the Psychology and Economics Departments of the FSU, Jena. Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for doctoral fellowships in economics, law or psychology. Applicants are required to hold a Diplom, a Masters Degree or a State Exam with honors in one of the abovementioned disciplines or an equivalent degree in a related discipline. Fellowships start on Feb. 1, 2008 and include funding for up to 3 years. Research will be conducted in English at either Jena, Berlin or Bonn. Besides the summer school, dedicated to providing a sound knowledge in the neighboring disciplines, doctoral fellows will be benefit f

A postdoctoral position is available for 2 years to study signaling events leading to apoptosis in response to loss of cell-extracellular matrix adhesion (anoikis) and the mechanisms of resistance to this type of programmed cell death in cancer cells (see Oncogene 2006, 25: 7680-90, J Biol Chem 2006, 281:14738-47, J Biol Chem 2005, 280:37383-92 as well as Dr. Rosen's research interests at http://www.biochem.dal.ca ). Research will be conducted within the Atlantic Research Centre which is a division of Department of Pediatrics. The Centre is comprised of a group of investigators with common interests in cell signaling, apoptosis, cancer and lipids. The laboratory is well equipped for studies in molecular and cell biology and has access to state-of-the-art cell imaging and proteomics facilities. Qualifications: Recent PhD with training documented by publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Background in molecular and cell biology is preferred. Application Please send CV

Postdoctoral Position in Inorganic / Organometallic Chemistry Our research interests are in the area of synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry with particular emphasis on ligand design, small molecule activation, and catalysis.The ideal candidate will be familiar with organic and inorganic synthetic techniques and handling air sensitive compounds using standard Shlenk and drybox techniques. In addition, candidates should be familiar with UV-Visible, IR, and EPR spectroscopies, electrochemical techniques, and experience with X-ray diffraction. Application Please send a cover letter, CV, one page research summary, and two letters of reference to: Dr. Cora E. MacBeth Emory University Department of Chemistry 1515 Dickey Drive Atlanta GA 30322 email: cora.macbeth@emory.edu http://www.chemistry.emory.edu/faculty/macbeth/index.htm

The AIAA Foundation Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Awards have been established by the AIAA Evolution of Flight Campaign and the AIAA Foundation in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight. The Awards recognize the Wright brother’s aeronautical achievements and contributions to the evolution of flight. The AIAA Foundation Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Awards provide $10,000 awards bestowed annually to four graduate-level students participating in research endeavors as part of their engineering/science graduate studies. These endeavors include master’s or doctoral thesis research and master’s (non-thesis option) research projects. These awards are nonrenewable; that is, a selected candidate may receive the award only once. The objective of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics. The Institute encourages original research, furthers the dissemination of new knowledge,

The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.400 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy. The Applied Mathematics group at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Antwerp is seeking a PhD student in Numerical Analysis . The group has recently been established by prof. Karel in 't Hout and prof. Wim Vanroose and deals with the numerical solution of large-scale problems in financial mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. Job description: The current opening lies within the project Design of new models and techniques for high performance financial applications Th

The Department of Economics at Yale University announces a new post-doctoral fellowship in Economic History. The purpose of this fellowship is to advance research and cross-disciplinary dialogue in History and Economics. The program will have one fellow at a time. Candidates must hold a PhD in History, Economics, or Economic History. In the first and every alternating year preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in History. Fellowships will commence with the 2008-2009 academic year. They will be awarded for one year, but might be extended to a second year. The fellow will have competitive salary and benefits, plus access to all library and other facilities of Yale University. The fellow will be expected to undertake a program of research and possibly additional coursework after consultation with relevant faculty at Yale. The fellow will also take part in the economic history program, including the weekly seminar and other events. Deadline for applications is November 1, 2007

The Chair of Modeling and Scientific Computing ( http://iacs.epfl.ch/cmcs ) of the Ecole Polythecnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) seeks a PhD student. Fundings are provided for a three years project. The candidate should be familiar with the Finite Element Method for the solution of PDEs and to have C/C++ programming skills. The area of research will be fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interaction (FSI). The PhD will be carried out under the supervision of Alfio Quarteroni in the framework of the Doctoral School in Mathematics ( http://phd.epfl.ch/page55513.html ). The candidate will have to participate to the teaching activities of the group. The official language of the doctoral school is English, while teaching duties will be in French. The position is expected to be filled before January 1st 2008 . Application (including curriculum vitae and a statement of interest) and inquiries should be directed to: Simone Deparis (simone.deparis[ at ]epfl.ch) EPFL is committed to balance gen

The AIAA Foundation undergraduate scholarship program awards 30 scholarships of $2000 to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year. All participants can apply to renew $2000 scholarships annually until graduation. The objective of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and astronautics. The Institute encourages: original research; furthers the dissemination of new knowledge; fosters the professional development of those engaged in scientific and engineering activities; improves public understanding of the profession and its contributions; fosters education in engineering and science; promotes communication among engineers and scientists, as well as other professional groups; and stimulates outstanding professional accomplishments. Funding is provided through the AIAA Foundation, the nonprofit educational arm of the AIAA. Contact: Scholarship Coordinator AIAA Foundation 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Res

Avar Press is seeking to recognize, encourage, and reward scholarship to US & Canadian high school students by offering the Avar Press Literary Essay Scholarships Topic: all essays must be non-fiction and original work, analyzing any single aspect of D.J. Solomon's Xen: Ancient English Edition, ISBN 0976066009, Avar Press, 2004. The use of the essay as part of the writer's routine school work in any capacity is permitted. Eligibility: the Scholarship is open to all US & Canadian high school students who are members of the classes 2008 or 2009, including home schoolers. Submissions must be 1250-1500 words. All entries must be received by USPS, not by e-mail, other courier, or delivery service. Please refer to the website and follow the Xen Scholarships link for a complete description and to read last year's winning essays. Contact: Melissa Kaufman Avar Press P.O. Box 1993 Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone: 910-617-9248 Fax: 910-640-2470 Email: scholarship@avarpress.com Ap

Through its Foundation, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists provides scholarships for well-qualified graduate and undergraduate geoscience students. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be pursuing a degree in applied geophysics or a closely related field. In addition, qualified applicants will possess an interest in and an aptitude for physics, mathematics, and geology. Contact: Brian Young P.O. Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 Phone: 918-497-5500 Fax: 918-497-5560 Email: scholarships@seg.org Application Deadline: February 1, 2008 For more information about this award, please visit: http://foundation.seg.org/scholarships/index.shtml

EDSF scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the document management and communications marketplace. These careers may include: Computer science & engineering (for example: web design, webmaster, software development, materials engineer, applications specialist, IT designer, systems analyst, chemical engineer, electrical engineer) and Graphic & Media Communications (for example: graphic designer, illustrator, color scientist, print production, prepress imaging specialist, workflow specialist, document preparation, production and/or document distribution, content management, e-commerce; imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, archiving, security), and those students interested in Business (sales and marketing, including trade shows, finance, human resources, customer service, legal, compliance, project or product development/ management) in the document management and communications industry. EDSF awards a

Applications are invited for the above post, based in the Center of Biomolecular Medicine and Pharmacology. At the Institute of Pharmacology, several independent research groups (headed by S. Boehm, M. Freissmuth, K. Hilber, C. Nanoff, H.H. Sitte, H. Todt and J. Zezula) focus on various aspects of cellular and molecular neuroscience, including voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), neurotransmitter transporters, and presynaptic mechanisms. Depending on research experience and raised project funding, the postholder can either pursue own projects or will initially join the group of S. Boehm to work on the role of GPCRs and ion channels in the fine-tuning of transmitter release. Requirements Candidates must hold a PhD in any life science (preferably neuroscience or pharmacology) with some years of post-doctoral experience and should have experience in cell culture, biochemical, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and electrophysiological techni

A temporary research position for the duration of up to 10 months is available at the Institute of Industrial Economics and Technology Management of Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. The position is financed by EU project SPICE which objective is to design a platform for provision of advanced mobile data services of new generation. The purpose of this position is to work within this project and contribute for the project deliverable on the subject of quantitative analysis of novel and traditional business models for provision of such services. A successful applicant will have an opportunity to collaborate with some of the best talent which European telecommunication industrial and academic environment has to offer. The following qualifications would be a plus for a successful work on this project: * Good understanding of modern quantitative financial and investment methodology * Understanding of economic issues involved in the network economics.

Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research University of Melbourne Provide research support on various projects within the Applied Macroeconomics Research Program. Activities undertaken in this research program area include, but are not restricted to, the following: * Research on quantitative macroeconomic theory and policy * Research on indicators of economic activity and inflation * Research based on the Melbourne Institute survey of households * Research about the Australian economy Salary: A$83,611 - A$96,410 pa (Level C) or A$68,256 - A$81,052 pa (Level B) plus employer super of 17%. Employment Type: Full-time (fixed-term) position available for 3 years. Enquiries Only To: Professor Guay Lim, tel. +61 3 8344 2146, email g.lim@unimelb.edu.au. Closing Date: 31 October 2007. For position information and to apply online go to www.jobs.unimelb.edu.au and search under the job title or job no. 0004726 .

Applications are invited from an outstanding scholar, or a practising artist, of international repute for the position of Slade Visiting Professor in Fine Art for the academic year 2009-2010. The Professorship provides an opportunity to give a series of public lectures and to connect those lectures, by means of accompanying seminars, with graduate courses in History of Art and Visual Culture. An ability to lecture engagingly to undergraduate and graduate students, academic staff and members of the public is essential. The stipend will be GBP 8,000 (including VAT) for eight lectures and four seminars given January-March 2010; up to GBP 1,000 expenses also provided. Further particulars of the Professorship, and details of how to apply, are available at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ or from: The Secretary, The Slade Electors, c/o History Faculty, The Old Boys High School, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2RL (email: administrator@history.ox.ac.uk; tel. 01865 27725

"Reasoning and formal argumentation in the field of trust management." The University of Luxembourg is looking within its Computer Science and Communications Research Unit for a: PhDStudent 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 consis