Postdoctoral Research Assistant School of Crystallography

Faculty of Science

Full time, fixed term appointment for up to three years

The School of Crystallography/Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Assistant to carry out computational structural analysis of complexes formed during Herpes Simplex Virus infection in the research group led by Dr Maya Topf. The project involves the development and application of computational methods in order to model the structure of macromolecular assemblies by integrating and complementing diverse experimental data, in particular from cryo-electron microscopy and tomography. The research programme is funded by a grant from the Human Frontier Science Program in collaboration with researchers in the US and Germany. Further details on the research group can be found at http://people.cryst.bbk.ac.uk/~ubcg67a/.

Applicants should have a PhD in either Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics or a related area, and relevant research publications.

Salary range will be from £33,501 to £35,365 per annum inclusive of London Allowance on Grade 7, initial salary will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2009

To apply for this post please click here or visit www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs (search using reference number 10268).

If you have difficulties accessing this site please email, humanresources@bbk.ac.uk, quoting the appropriate reference in the subject header.

Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual preference.

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30 Doctoral Scholarships in Mathematics at University of Bonn

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government`s Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:

1. Algebra and number theory (J. Franke, G. Harder, M. Rapoport, J. Schröer, C. Stroppel, D. Zagier)
2. Algebraic and arithmetic geometry (G.Faltings, G.Harder, D.Huybrechts, N. Perrin, M.Rapoport)
3. Differential geometry (W. Ballmann, U. Hamenstädt)
4. Discrete mathematics and complexity theory (S. Hougardy, M. Karpinski, B. Korte, T. Nieberg, N. Saxena, J. Vygen)
5. Global analysis (M. Lesch, W. Müller)
6. Mathematical models in the natural sciences (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, M. Griebel, F.Otto)
7. Moduli spaces (W. Ballmann, C.-F. Bödigheimer, G. Faltings, U. Hamenstädt, G. Harder, M. Marcolli, Y. Manin, S. Schwede, D. Zagier)
8. Numerical analysis (M. Griebel, R. Krause)
9. Partial differential equations (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, H. Koch, F. Otto, M. Rumpf, L. Székelyhidi)
10.Probability and statistics (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, M. Karpinski, M. Schäl, K.-T. Sturm)
11.Pure and applied logic (M. Karpinski, P. Poepke)
12.Scientific computing (M. Griebel, H. Harbrecht, R. Krause, M. Rumpf)
13.Stochastic analysis (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, F. Otto, K.-T. Sturm)
14.Topology (H.-J. Baues, C.-F. Bödigheimer, J. Hornbostel, M. Kreck, S. Schwede).



There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplied by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

Applications are to be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Carl-Friedrich Bödigheimer,
Director of Graduate Studies,
Universität Bonn, Mathematisches Institut,
Endenicher Allee 60, D-53115 Bonn, Germany.

Deadline for applications
15 January annually for entry in April or October
31 May annually for entry in October.

For more details and a list of required documents see: www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de

website link:
http://www.hausdorff-center.uni-bonn.de/doctoral-scholars

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4 Doctoral Fellowships in Economics at University of Bielefeld

Starting in October 2009, EBIM has openings for: 4 Doctoral Fellowships

A Doctoral Fellowship is for 2 years (an extension by up to one additional year is possible) of 1.468 € per month (plus child allowances).

Applications
Applicants should hold a degree in Mathematics, Economics or related fields with excellent grades, have a strong quantitative methodological background and genuine interest in carrying out active research.

Application deadline is June 15, 2009.


Applicants should send:
1. Application Forms (download as .doc or .rtf file),
2. CV
3. Transcripts
4. Research papers (if available)
5. Names, affiliation and email address of 2 references

Applications should be sent to (if possible in electronic form):
Dr. Ulrike Haake
Institut für Mathematische Wirtschaftsforschung (IMW)
Universität Bielefeld
Postfach 100 131
33501 Bielefeld
Germany

E-Mail: ebim@wiwi.uni-bielefeld.de
website link:
http://www.ebim.de/applications.html

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Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB)
Call for applications
4 DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Under the Research Program "Fiscal Federalism" (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch-Roca) at the IEB, we are seeking applications for

Four Doctoral Scholarships

The academic year starts on September 1, 2009. The scholarship is for a period of two years (Master's period), plus two additional years (PhD period) for students who are accepted on the PhD program. The amount of each stipend is 1,000 euro/month, and tuition fees will be waived.

The successful candidates will be admitted to the Master's program in Economics at the University of Barcelona. The Master's program is recognized by the Ministry of Education and the PhD program has received an award of excellence by the Ministry of Science.

The Master's program comprises core subjects during the first year (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Econometrics) and three optional subjects from a list. During the second year there are also optional subjects, apart from the Master's thesis. We expect the candidate to be engaged in the field of "Public Economics" (optional subjects: Public Finance I: Public spending, Public Finance II: Taxation, Fiscal Federalism, Political Economics, and Health Economics). During the PhD period, the candidate will have two supervisors: one from the IEB, and another from the IEB research network. During the third and fourth years, candidates will be
encouraged to undertake short periods as visiting researchers at institutions connected with the IEB.

Participation in the Research Program "Fiscal Federalism" provides a unique opportunity to help address issues such as the design of the financial system of sub-national governments, the evaluation of decentralization in the provision of public services, the analysis of inter-governmental tax competition, and the political economy of
sub-national policy making. The IEB also provides an excellent research-oriented environment, as it regularly organizes research events such as seminars, workshops and summer schools. The candidate will be encouraged to actively participate in all these events.

Applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor degree in Economics, and have a good knowledge of English. Only complete applications will be considered. Candidates must provide the following attachments: academic transcript / statement of purpose / curriculum vitae / reference letters

Applications should be submitted to the following address before July 15th (at latest) to ieb@ub.edu indicating in the title of the message `Application to Doctoral Scholarship'.

website link:
http://www.pcb.ub.es/ieb/aplicacio/fitxers/FF_DocScholarship_09.pdf


http://www.ieb.ub.edu

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Jobs in Spain 2009: Open PhD student positions at UPC, Barcelona

The CompNet research group is looking for PhD students with a MSc on computer science or electrical engineering from a renowned university of the European Union and with a very good grade record that are interested in sensor networks. If you don't fulfill this requisites, please, abstain to contact us.

Possible PhD topics include: Security, routing and battery-aware schemes in sensor networks and multimedia sensor networks.

The members of our group have published several leading papers in the area of security in wireless networks including the SAODV protocol and a position paper about the future of security in wireless multimedia sensor networks.

Prospective students send your CV, student record and cover letter to this e-mail address (guerrero@ac.upc.edu) with a subject that begins with "[PhD2009]".

Accepted PhD students will have to apply to the university and governmental scholarships.

Best regards,

Manel Guerrero-Zapata

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Info Beasiswa S1 (undergraduate) S2 (master) S3 (doktor, phd) diploma scholarship

Siena PhD in ECONOMICS - 2009

The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program in
Economics. The University and the city offer a unique environment for
study and research in Europe.

Scholarship.

A maximum of 16 students will be admitted. The 8 most qualified
candidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500
($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000),
plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantage
of lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-Graduate
College “S. Chiara” (http://www.unisi.it/santachiara/homeEn.html) sited
in the historical centre of Siena.



The Graduate Program.

The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Former
students hold positions as economists in the academia, in consulting
businesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions,
such as central banks and regulators.



The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. All
of these are taught in English, the official language of the Program.
After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses is
offered. Students are exposed to different theoretical and
methodological points of view, in order to be able to explore the
frontier of economics in an original way. Students are also required to
participate in research activities, such as economics seminars and
workshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results of
all first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students will
develop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member.
While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged to
undertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In this
case the scholarship is increased by 50%. The doctorate is awarded after
discussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be written
in Italian or in English). For further information about the Program,
please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/



Application process.

Applicants must hold, or obtain by September 30 2009, an Italian “laurea
specialistica” or a “4-years laurea” or equivalent 4-5 years foreign
degree. There are no limitations on the nationality of candidates.
Prospective students are required to apply using the on-line procedure
at the following website:
http://dottorati.unisi.it/domande/elenco_proposte_24_maggio.asp



The deadline for application is June 22, 2009. In addition to the
on-line application, the following documentation is required (either in
Italian of in English):



1. Curriculum vitae

2. Academic transcripts. These must contain a full list of courses taken
and grades obtained.

3. Two letters of reference, in sealed envelopes. These must assess the
student’s aptitudes towards research, competence, scientific potential
and maturity, in comparative terms.

4. A research statement, not exceeding 1000 words.

5. (OPTIONAL) A short scientific essay, not longer than 5000 words,
resulting from independent research by the candidate.



All required documentation must be sent by June 22, 2009 to the
following address:

Ufficio Formazione e Post-Laurea

DOTTORATO IN ECONOMIA POLITICA

c/o Collegio Santa Chiara

Via Valdimontone n. 1

53100 Siena, Italy.

Selection of Students.

The selection of candidates will be based on an evaluation of their
aptitude and competence to research. To this purpose, the examination
commission might ask some of the candidates to sit for a written exam
and an interview, to be held in Siena in the late-Spring or early-Summer
of 2009; in this case, the candidates will be notified by email a couple
of weeks before (however, the University cannot be held responsible for
failed communications due to the candidate supplying late or incorrect
information regarding his/her address). The exams will be in Italian or
in English. The University reserves the right to exclude from the
selection process, at any time, candidates who do not meet the admission
requirements.



Further information

For further information, please contact the secretariat of the graduate
program: Francesca Fabbri, fabbri16 @ unisi.it

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