PhD Studentship: EPSRC Molecular Nose Project
Modelling and analysis of sensed behaviours in biochemical networks
Supervisor: Professor Muffy Calder
The Molecular Nose is an exciting, large interdisciplinary research
project involving biochemistry, cell biology, engineering, chemistry,
and computing science. The goal of the project is to build a
multiplexed sensor platform that can assess and quantify dynamic
changes in the functional state of biochemical networks in mammalian
cells, and use these data to reconstruct cell network interactions and
their dynamic behaviour on a systems wide level. The concept
underpinning this platform is fundamentally different from existing
methods used in the biological sciences to assess cell function, and
similar to the Electronic Nose, where an array of sensors is trained
with individual stimuli to establish a library of response patterns
which subsequently are used to deconvolute complex inputs. In this
project, Professors Calder and Girolami (Computing Science) will
establish a computational framework of modules for the interpretation
of input-output relationships and prediction of functional network
behaviours in response to perturbations. The aim of this studentship
is to analyse and predict how modules interact with each other. The
starting point will be Calders previous work on the interaction of
features in telecommunications networks, and also process algebraic
models of biochemical networks.
The studentship is for four years.
The studentship is suitable for candidates with a good first degree
(or Masters) in Computing Science or Mathematics, a willingness to
engage with biochemistry and engineering and to work as part of a
interdisciplinary team.
The closing date is 30 June 2007.
The application procedure can be found at
http://www.dcs.gla.ac.uk/phd/application.html.
PhD Studentship: EPSRC Molecular Nose Project
PhD Research FelIow at the Department of Mathematics
At the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen we have an open position for 3 years.
In collaboration with the Interventional Centre (www.ivs.no) at RikshospitaletRadiumhospitalet and the Centre of Mathematics for Applications (CMA, www.cma.uio.no), we have been granted the eVita project «MATMED» (Mathematical and computational methods for co-registering multi-modal medical images) from The Research Council of Norway. Two PhD positions have already been announced for the project. This tbird position will be based in Bergen. Tbe successful candidate will work on mathematical models and fast numerical methods for image segmentation, edge detection and shape construction methods. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with other team meinbers on topica related to non-rigid registration methods for multi-modal 3D image data and video streams with 3D image data.
We look for a candidate with background in one or several ofthe following areas; PDE (partial differential equation) based image processing, numerical PDE, optimization algorithms, medical image processing with registration and segmentation, computer vision.
Applicants must have achieved a cand.scient-degree, a masters degree in applied and computational mathematics or related areas, or have submitted the master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the examination results are announcecl within 4 weeks of the ciosing date for submitting the master thesis.
The candidate must take part in the Universitys approved PhD program leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Hence, applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the PhD program. In total, the fellowship period is 3 years. Prof. Tai will be the main supervisor for this PhD position. The length of the fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as a research fellow.
The starting salary is at levd 41 (code 1017) on the government salary scale (corresponding to NOK 310.500 per year), following ordinary meriting regulations. (Wage levels 41/46).
For further information about the positions please contact professor Xue-Cheng Tai, phone +47 55584868/55582862, fax: +47 55589672, e-mail taimath.uib.no or one ofthe other principal investigators: Eigil Samset (eigilsaifi.uio.no), Knut Mørken (knutm@ifi.uio.no).
The University of Bergen wishes to attain a more equal gender distribution for academic positions. Female applicants are thus strongly encouraged to apply. ifseveral applicants are equally qualified for the position, the internal rules for gender quotas for academic positions will be applied.
State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions.
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
Electronic application and CV, and the names and contact details of two referees, are to be sent via the link «Apply for this position».
Copies of exams (both bachelor and master) and certificates, and scientific works including list of publications (all in three copies, sorted in three identical bundles) should be sent by ordinary post to Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, Johs. Brunsgt. 12, NO5008 Bergen, Norway, marked 07/6086.
Closing date for applications: June 11 2007.
PhD studentships Advanced Engine Combustion Technology and their Emission
Three fully funded PhD studentships are available for candidates who are
interested in carrying out
research on the development of diesel engines for low carbon emissions. The
students working on
these projects will be registered for a degree of PhD at the School of
Engineering and Design,
Brunel University. Research on internal combustion engines and their fuels
at Brunel University is
internationally leading and amongst the most active in Europe. The group’s
expertise covers both
experimental and theoretical studies, and is aimed at minimizing pollutant
emissions and improving
fuel efficiency of gasoline and diesel engines.
The main focus of this project will be on the understanding of the use of
advanced bio-fuels in
diesel engines, mainly to study the fuel effects on the in-cylinder
combustion and the exhaust
emissions. The research project involves both experimental and theoretical
work. Various
experimental techniques such as LIF, LII and sampling will be employed in
these projects. The
experimental work will be carried out in an (optical) diesel engine.
Extensive theoretical work will be
carried out to analyse the experimental data.
Candidates should have Bachelors or Masters Degree with a 1st or 2:1 (or
equivalent) in a relevant
engineering or sciences discipline, with a background in engines or with an
interest in the use of
lasers and optics. Good experimental skills and knowledge in computer
programming would be
greatly beneficial. Funding for the successful candidate will include the
payment of tuition fees and a stipend currently at £12,300 per year, for 3
years.
Candidates should send a CV, together with the names of two referees (at
least one academic), to the project supervisor Dr. L C Ganippa as soon as
possible, by *20th June* 2007. Short listed candidates will be called for an
interview and successful candidates are expected to start immediately or as
early as possible.
Further details may be obtained from:
Dr. Lionel Christopher Ganippa,
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,
School of Engineering and Design,
Brunel University, Uxbridge,
Middlesex,
UB8 3PH, UK
SUMITRO FELLOWS 2008 GRANT APPLICATIONS
The United States IndonesiaSociety (USINDO) invites
applications for its 2008 travel/study grant
forpost-doctoral scholars, Ph.D. candidates, senior
academics, and otherwiseprofessionally qualified
candidates to engage in field research in Indonesiaon
an economic or political-economic topic. This grant
is available to United States citizens and permanent
residentsin the United States with aspecific project
relating to the political economy of Indonesia. The
Indonesian SumitroFellowship is open to an Indonesian
citizen with a project related to the Indonesian-United
States relationship. Previous travel to, and
experience in, Indonesia or the United States(for
Indonesian Sumitro applicants) is desirable but not
necessarily arequirement. The deadline for the
2007Sumitro Fellows Applications is Friday, November
2, 2007.
The Sumitro Fellows programhonors Dr. Sumitro
Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia's senior economist
andadvisor to USINDO, who passed away on March 9,
2001. An architect of Indonesia's modern economy,
Professor Sumitroheaded the faculty of economics at
the University of Indonesia,and was later a minister
of trade and minister of state for research. Professor
Sumitro was also the driving force behind a 1950's
program of theFord Foundation which sent Indonesian
economists to U.S. academic institutions foradvanced
degrees. Many attended the Universityof California at
Berkeley and the group came to be known asthe
"Berkeley Mafia" when its members assumed many key
cabinet posts insubsequent decades.
The Sumitro Fellowsgrants for the 2008 application
cycle are $10,000 each.
Sumitro FellowsApplication Guidelines for 2008
Eligibility: Applicantsfor the US SumitroFellowship
must be United States citizens or permanent residents
in the United States with a specific project on
Indonesia'spolitical economy. Applications outside
the scope of economics orpolitical economy will notbe
considered. Applicants for the Indonesian Sumitro
Fellowshipmust be Indonesian citizens with a specific
project on any aspect of theIndonesian-US
relationship. Applications related strictly to
Americantopics or on non-US or non-Asian themes
willnot be considered. Applicants will be considered
withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age
and/or physical impairment.
LanguageProficiency: Please note that though
notcompulsory, prior study of Bahasa Indonesia is
helpful in conducting fieldresearch. Applicant should
indicate on the application form if and atwhat level
the language has been studied, both formally and
informally. Indonesian applicants must be capable of
advanced study in English. Evidence of English fluency
may be demonstrated by TOEFL scores.
Notification: USINDO will announce the winner in
December, 2007.
ApplicationMaterials:
•
ApplicationForm: Please
submit a completed and signed application
form(available at www.usindo.org).
•
Field ResearchAbstract:
Please provide a one to five page
single-spacedabstract of your intended research.
•
Curriculum Vitaeor
Resume: Please submit a resume or curriculum vitae
(not toexceed ten pages) providing full citations of
all publications, with mostrecently published items
listed first.
•
References:Please submit
two letters of support. One letter must be from
adissertation advisor, senior faculty member or other
comparable advisor.
•
Waiver ofResponsibility:
Please submit a signed waiver ofresponsibility
(available at www.usindo.org).
•
SupplementalInformation:
In addition to the aboveinformation, the review
committee will consider supplemental information
suchas writing samples, course syllabi, etc. Materials
will only be returned if aself-addressed return
envelope with proper postage is included.
Facultymembers and lecturers are asked to submit
course syllabi that do not exceed fivepages.
MailingInstructions: Please mail all
applicationmaterials by November 2, 2007to:
Tom Spooner
Education Officer
The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO)
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 550
Washington D.C . 20036
For a completeapplication visit our website at
www.usindo.org
Natural Hazards Center Seeks Post-Doctoral Researcher
The Natural Hazards Center is seeking to hire a professional research
assistant/post-doctoral
scholar to assist with the coordination of its research program. This
soft-money appointment
extends for one year with the possibility of extension to two-three years.
The purpose of the position is to collaborate with the Natural Hazards
Center director, program
manager, research coordinator, and other staff on Center projects funded by
NSF, the Department
of Homeland Security, and others. The position will play a lead role in a
newly funded Center
project on preparedness among community-based and faith-based organizations
and other
non-profits providing services to at-risk populations in the San Francisco
Bay Area.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: PhD in a social/behavioral science discipline or closely related
field (e.g., public
health).
Skills & Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of both qualitative and
quantitative research
methods, procedures, and techniques; experience coordinating fieldwork
teams; advanced
knowledge of qualitative data analysis techniques; excellent oral and
written communication
skills, accompanied by the ability to communicate with diverse audiences
both inside and outside
academia; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with
others; and the ability
to design, plan, implement, troubleshoot, and administer all phases of the
research work. Must be
willing to travel.
Experience: Two or more years of experience in fieldwork related to hazards
and disasters.
Applications will be considered beginning June 1, 2007, and will continue
until the position is
filled. Send vitae, samples of written work, and the names of three
professional references to:
Kathleen Tierney, Director
Natural Hazards Center
University of Colorado
482 UCB Boulder, CO 80303
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in
education and employment.
