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1. International Agriculture Economics Postgraduate Courses
A limited number of scholarships is available for outstanding AgEcon candidates from developing countries. These scholarships are provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) under its special initiative “Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries”. The DAAD initiative aims at providing academically educated young professionals from developing countries with further specialised studies. The typical scholarship holder will come either from a public authority or state or private company in a developing country and as such be engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policy.
DAAD scholars will receive a monthly scholarship of EUR 715 over the two-year AgEcon Programme period and a two-months intensive German language course before the Programme start. The German language course is an integral part of the DAAD initiative. It takes place in the months of August and September at the Goethe-Institute in Mannheim (Germany) or a similar institution, where full-board lodging is provided. After successful completion of the German language course, DAAD scholars relocate to Stuttgart-Hohenheim for the AgEcon Programme start in October.
Selection Criteria

DAAD scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Only developing country nationals with at least four years of full-time university education and an outstanding bachelor degree can apply. In addition to the general AgEcon entry requirements, scholarship applicants need to have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. The graduation from university should not be longer than 3 years ago.
Scholarship Application

Scholarship applicants should use the official DAAD application form, which can be downloaded here:
DAAD application form (pdf-file)
Unlike stated in the DAAD form, the application should be sent directly to the AgEcon Coordination office at the University of Hohenheim. The DAAD scholarship application should be sent together with the other application documents for the AgEcon Programme (see Admission Requirements).
In addition to the documents required for AgEcon Programme admission, applicants for a DAAD scholarship have to describe their current work situation at the time of application and submit a letter of reference from their employer, ideally guaranteeing re-employment after completion of the AgEcon Master Programme.
The application deadline for DAAD scholarships is December 1 for the AgEcon Programme start in October of the next year (note that the German language course for DAAD scholars already starts in early August, as detailed above). Incomplete application packages, or applications that reach the University of Hohenheim after December 1, cannot be considered.
Applicants not selected for a DAAD scholarship will still be considered for AgEcon Programme admission, if the documents are complete. The number of scholarships available is much smaller than the number of AgEcon Programme participants, so that applicants should also look for other sources of funding. Of course, AgEcon participants (or prospective participants) can also apply for scholarships other than those described above.
However, such other scholarship applications should be sent directly to the awarding organisations (Scholarship Leaflet).




2.Phd position - Is healthy eating at school associated with sustainable procurement strategies”?
At the National Food Institute a Phd scholarship is available.
Apply before: 17.08.2008 at 12:00 (noon)
There is growing evidence for the fact that there is a relationship between sustainable food consumption and choosing a healthy diet in institutional settings. For instance it has been shown that caterers serving organic food serve healthier meals than their non organic counterparts. The iPOPY project (http://www.ipopy.coreportal.org/ ) is now hiring a PhD student to study the above hypothesis in a Danish school food & nutrition context and to test if the price premium and food and nutrition policy induced change processes initiated by organic procurement policies in school food systems directly or indirectly act as a driver for healthier eating among students. The project is a part of the iPOPY research project funded through the European Research Arena project CoreOrganic. The PhD project is a part of the Danish lead workpackage
The anticipated methodology is an observational cross sectional design and will be used to test whether the change processes initiated by organic conversion in public food system directly or indirectly correlates with healthier eating habits and behaviour among consumers. A sample of 1000 students that are all potential users of school meals in 5 schools having an organic policy will be chosen. Individuals are 5-6th graders and the methodology will be based on a self administered assessment tool developed to measure frequency of intake of healthy eating indicator food items using a FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnaire) approach. Inclusion criteria for the study will be presence of a prepared food provision (as opposed to tuck shop). The methodology has been pilot tested in spring 2008. The project will run parallel to school food intervention study Evaluation of Interventions towards Young people in school food programs - project EVIUS

Applicants need to have relevant academic education in public health, nutrition or similar, with experience in dietary assessment methodologies including web and mobile technologies. Interest and knowledge of community nutrition and sustainable nutrition programmes, as well as sustainable food strategies.
Good command of both English and Danish. Experience in working in a multidisciplinary and international team with both natural & social science approaches is considered an asset.
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, which may be obtained by application to the PhD programme office at tel: +45 45 25 11 76 or +45 45 25 11 77.
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
Employment will be at the National Food Institute. Enrolment at the PhD school FOOD.
Further information may be obtained from Bent Egberg Mikkelsen, tel.+45 25 38 43 66
Applications must include a curriculum vitae and documentation of a completed master’s degree.
Applications with enclosures should be submitted electronically to Bent Egberg Mikkelsen at <script type="text/javascript">eval(unescape('%64%6f%63%75%6d%65%6e%74%2e%77%72%69%74%65%28%27%27%2b%27%3c%41%20%68%72%65%66%27%2b%27%3d%22%6d%61%69%6c%74%27%2b%27%6f%3a%62%65%6d%69%40%27%2b%27%66%6f%6f%64%2e%64%74%27%2b%27%75%2e%64%6b%22%3e%62%27%2b%27%65%6d%69%40%66%6f%6f%27%2b%27%64%2e%64%74%75%2e%64%27%2b%27%6b%3c%2f%41%3e%27%29%3b'));</script>bemi@food.dtu.dkbemi@food.dtu.dkbemi@food.dtu.dk<noscript>—</noscript> no later than 17<sup>th</sup> of August 2008 at 12:00 noon.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.




3.Okayama University (Japan) in Natural Science, Tehnology and Environmental Science,
Okayama University (Japan), Graduate Schools of Natural Science and
Technology, and Environmental Science, is seeking ambitious candidates for
eleven tenure-track faculty positions at assistant professor level who are
willing to develop new interdisciplinary sciences by combination of
different fields from biology (including evolutionary biology,
behavioural ecology, environmental science etc.) to physics and from basic
to applied or engineering sciences in The Research Core for
Interdisciplinary Science (RCIS)-Okayama University.
*Period of employment*: from 1 November, 2008 to 31 March, 2013.
*Research Grants*: 5,000,000 -10,000,000 Yen (about 47,000 - 94,000 US$) for
the first year and about 2,000,000 Yen (about 19,000 US$)/Year for the next
4 years.
*Salary*: 7,000,000-8,000,000 Japanese Yen/Year (about 65,000-74,000 US$)
*More information and application form*:
http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/topic/topic200708.html
*Inquiry*: Dr. Kenji Uneyama,
*E-mail*: core-qa@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
*Deadline for application*: no later than 17:00 Japan time on Friday 19
September, 2008
zen.lewis@googlemail.com




4.PhD Position Hannover Biomedical Research School Germany
The Center for Infection Biology (Hannover Medical School, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig and the University of Hannover) as part of Hannover Biomedical Research School invites applications for the above PhD studentship, to commence in October 2008

The three-year study program, taught in English, is aimed at post-graduates in Life Sciences, Human or Veterinary Medicine. Successful candidates will finish with a PhD, alternatively Dr. rer. nat.. Full funding for every student is provided (net monthly salary ca. 1,250 €).
PhD Infection Biology
Research and teaching concentrates on the interaction of the pathogen and the host. Students not only work on a three year research project but also attend seminars, congresses, as well as lab courses. Students are encouraged and supported by a network of supervisors and support teams and finish the program as highly qualified scientists.
We are now looking for four highly-motivated candidates who have a special interest in one of the following four projects:
Project 1: Establishment of the ChIP-Chip method to monitor genome-wide regulons of global Pseudomonas aeruginosa transcriptional regulators
Project 2: Interaction of human metapneumovirus with respiratory epithelial cells
Project 3: Host-microbe interplay in persistent Staphylococcus aureus infection
Project 4: Exogenous modulation of virulence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Excellent written and spoken English skills and previous lab experience are also necessary.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain specific information on the projects on offer from our website (http://www.mh-hannover.de/zib_applications.html) and / or to contact the project leaders directly (contact details can also be found on our website) before applying.
When applying, candidates are required to use our online application system (to be found at www.hbrs-application.de). Applications will be accepted until 1st September 2008 and interviews will be held around mid September in Hannover. Please note that only complete applications can be accepted. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible due to the start of the program in October.
Anfangsdatum: 1. Oktober 2008
geschätzte Dauer: 3 Years
Bezahlung: € 1,250 net Stipend
Homepage: http://www.mh-hannover.de/zib.html




5.PhD Student Fellowships in Germany
The Research Training Group
“Alteration and element mobility at the microbe-mineral interface”
(GRK 1257/1)​
at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena in Germany offers seven PhD student fellowships
limited for 3 years.

Since the research subject of microbial impact on weathering, reactive transport and remineralization is strictly interdisciplinary, the faculty comprises two geological, one mineralogical, one soil science, one chemical and two microbiological expert groups.

With this research profile, a PhD program is established that is characterized by its scientific excellence and strong international context and that will stimulate interaction between students coming from different scientific disciplines in an highly innovative research field. International education and language skills are also enhanced by a mandatory 3 months project at a foreign institute.

Applicants should have an above average MSc or diploma in biology, geology, chemistry or comparable certification.

The capacity for teamwork, interest and pleasure to work are expected.
Further information you can find at http://www.gk-alteration.uni-jena.de. Applications should follow the guidelines given there at http://www.gk-alteration.uni-jena.de/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=119&Itemid=155.

Please send your electronical application to <script type="text/javascript"></script>Katrin.Krause@uni-jena.de up to 10 August 2008.




6.Research Assistant Position, University of St Andrews, UK
University of St Andrews
Research Assistant
School of Biology
Salary:- £23,002 per annum
This position has become available in the laboratory of Dr V Anne Smith
to perform experimental work in yeast, S. cerevisiae, in support of an
integrated computational-experimental research program to reveal gene
regulatory networks.
You should have an undergraduate honours degree or the equivalent in
Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field, and experience in laboratory
techniques. We are looking for an adventurous person who will enjoy
exploring and troubleshooting new protocols. Prior experience with
yeast is desirable, but not required.
The post is fixed term for a period of 29 - 35 months, available from
1 October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Informal enquiries to Dr V Anne Smith, email: anne.smith@st-andrews.ac.uk and for further information about the lab
please visit http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/vannesmithlab/
*Please quote ref: CD214/08*
*Closing Date: 29 August 2008*
Application forms and further particulars are available from Human
Resources, University of St Andrews, College Gate, North Street, St
Andrews, Fife KY16 9AJ, (tel: 01334 462571, by fax 01334 462570 or by
e-mail Jobline@st-andrews.ac.uk. The advertisement, further particulars
and a downloadable application form can be found at
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/employment/.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland
(No SC013532)
 
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Chevening Scholarship Programme 2009/2010<o:p></o:p>
Several Chevening Scholarships are available from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office in <st1:city w:st="on">Tehran</st1:city> for Iranian students to study in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> at postgraduate level for between six and twelve months, starting in Autumn 2009.<o:p></o:p>
Candidates should fulfil the following criteria:<o:p></o:p>

  • Very good first degree<o:p></o:p>
  • Overall excellent academic record<o:p></o:p>
  • 25 to 35 years of age<o:p></o:p>
  • A minimum of three years work experience<o:p></o:p>
  • Very good written and spoken English<o:p></o:p>
Eligible candidates can apply from any academic field, including Vocational Studies. To apply for the Chevening Scholarships 2009/2010 kindly read the notes for applicants first and complete the form online.<o:p></o:p>
Please note that only online applications will be considered for the awards.<o:p></o:p>
For further information please contact us by email: scholarships@ir.britishcouncil.org<o:p></o:p>
The deadline for receiving completed application forms is 31 August 2008.<o:p></o:p>
There will be two briefing sessions programmed to help applicants complete the Chevening application form and learn about the awards procedure. Interested applicants must contact the following number: 22001 222 or send email to: scholarships@ir.britishcouncil.org to register for the sessions.<o:p></o:p>
Further Information: UK in Iran

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2. Pre-doctoral Fellowships ICGEB, <st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Italy</st1:place></st1:country-region>, South Africa 2009<o:p></o:p>
July 28, 2008<o:p></o:p>
Pre-doctoral Fellowships ICGEB, <st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Italy</st1:place></st1:country-region>, South Africa 2009<o:p></o:p>
Areas of Research<o:p></o:p>
ICGEB NEW DELHI, <st1:country-region w:st="on">INDIA</st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>
Mammalian Biology: Recombinant Gene Products; Immunology, Malaria, Structural and Computational Biology, Virology, Plant Biology: Insect Resistance, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Transformation<o:p></o:p>
ICGEB NEW DELHI Ph.D. PROGRAMME (commencement 1 August 2009). Hostel accommodation is provided on campus on a twin-sharing basis, at a nominal rate, for Ph.D. students only. <o:p></o:p>

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ICGEB TRIESTE, <st1:country-region w:st="on">ITALY</st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>
Bacteriology, Biosafety, Biotechnology Development, Human Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Pathology, Molecular Virology, Mouse Molecular Genetics, Neurobiology, Protein Networks, Protein Structure and Bioinformatics, Proteomics, Tumour Virology, Yeast Molecular Genetics<o:p></o:p>
ICGEB TRIESTE Ph.D. PROGRAMME (commencement 1 October 2009). <o:p></o:p>
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ICGEB CAPE TOWN, <st1:country-region w:st="on">SOUTH AFRICA</st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>
Cancer Molecular and Cell Biology, Cytokines and Disease<o:p></o:p>
ICGEB CAPE TOWN Ph.D. PROGRAMME (commencement 1 August 2009). Accommodation is available on campus in 2- or 3-bedroomed furnished apartments on a shared basis, on conditions to be negotiated with the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Cape Town</st1:placename></st1:place>. No meals are provided. <o:p></o:p>
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All applicants must have made prior contact with the ICGEB Group Leader of their choice and obtained a prior agreement on their proposed research project. <o:p></o:p>
Eligibility<o:p></o:p>
- Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member States; Indian and South African nationals are note eligible to apply for the ICGEB fellowship to attend the Ph.D. Programme in New Delhi and Cape Town, respectively.<o:p></o:p>
- A B.Sc. or M.Sc. university degree is required (an M.Sc. is essential for ICGEB New Delhi); good working knowledge of the English language (supported by a proficiency certificate such as TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate or equivalent) is essential.<o:p></o:p>
- Candidates must be below the age of 32 years at the time of the closing date (i.e. date of birth after 31/03/76); there is no age limit for ICGEB New Delhi and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cape Town</st1:place></st1:city>.<o:p></o:p>
Period of Support<o:p></o:p>
- 3 years, with extension of up to a maximum of one year.<o:p></o:p>
Terms and Conditions of Support<o:p></o:p>
- Stipends are calculated to cover the cost of normal living expenses (annually) for one person at the location of the individual host institute; fellowships are renewable for the following years provided that the Ph.D. Programme requirements are fulfilled.<o:p></o:p>
- Other training costs include travel to and from the host country and medical health insurance.<o:p></o:p>
Submission of Application<o:p></o:p>
- See the ICGEB Fellowship Application Form (word doc) and, in addition, attach the following:<o:p></o:p>
- Academic results (photocopies of certificates / diplomas showing grades, with English translation where necessary).<o:p></o:p>
Deadlines <o:p></o:p>
- Complete applications from nationals of ICGEB Member States must be sent to the ICGEB Liaison Officer in the applicant’s country of origin, by 31 MARCH 2009.
Italian nationals should send the complete application directly to ICGEB Trieste, by 30 APRIL 2009.
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3. PhD Position in Translational Immunology<o:p></o:p>
PhD position in glycobiology available.<o:p></o:p>
Translational Immunology<o:p></o:p>
This project aims at investigating molecular mechanisms which direct homing and tissue-specific infiltration of maligannt lymphomas to host tissues (e.g. bone marrow). In particular, distinct modifications of terminal sialylation of endothelial cell surface glycoconjugates are measured which are responsible for either inducing or blocking leukemia specific adhesion to vascular endothelium and extravasation of leukemic cells.<o:p></o:p>
This project is in close context to related projects of our group and to those of an internationally renowned Indian research group.<o:p></o:p>
Solid knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biolgy. Practical experience in standard techniques of these fields including those of immunology such as flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy are desired but not mandatory.<o:p></o:p>

  • Interessanten, vielseitigen Arbeitsplatz<o:p></o:p>
  • Internationales Umfeld<o:p></o:p>
  • Vergütung nach TV-L<o:p></o:p>
  • Möglichkeiten zur Teilzeitarbeit<o:p></o:p>
  • Flexible Arbeitszeiten<o:p></o:p>
  • Gute Fort- und Weiterbildung<o:p></o:p>
Beginn: September 2008<o:p></o:p>
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4. PhD Student Position in Molecular Cell Biology <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>
PhD Student Position in Molecular Cell Biology (TVL-E13/2, für die Dauer von 3 Jahren) The Zentralinstitut für Ernährung- und Lebensmittelforschung (ZIEL), Departments for Nutritional Medicine and Biofunctionality of Foods, offers a Ph.D. student position starting in September for 3 years. Project description: The project will be carried out within a BMBF initiative “targeting adipose tissue dysfunction“. The studies will aim to characterize molecular pathways relevant for the development of a chronic low grade inflammation commonly observed in obesity. In particular, the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress during the development of obesity will be addressed. The studies will include cell culture experiments as well as the use of transgenic mouse models. Therefore, in the institutes a variety of techniques are established (e.g. Real-Time PCR, siRNA, proteome analyses, flow cytometry). The project is embedded in a national consortium with excellent partners. Your profile: Higher-than-average Master/Diploma in Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology or similar Strong interest in cell- and molecular biology and biomedical research Excellent command of English High motivation and time-flexibility, creativity, team spirit TUM is especially encouraging minorities and women to apply and will be preferred upon equal qualification. Please send your application including a CV, a letter of interest and the names of two referees to: Dr. Thomas Skurk (nutritional.medicine@wzw.tum.de)<o:p></o:p>
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1. Japan Takase International Scholarship Foundation - Fall 2008
Takase International Scholarship Foundation - Fall 2008,
Spring 2009

Qualifications (must satisfy all the following conditions):
Self-supporting international students enrolled or have been accepted to be enrolled in the university, with excellent academic record and character, in need of financial assistance, and belong to one of the following (1) (3):

* Those already receiving a scholarship amount of more than 30,000 Yen are not eligible
to apply.

(1) Graduate students whose research area is international development assistance or
international cooperation.

(2) Those enrolled in “Special Course for advancement of Agricultural and Life Sciences”
at the graduate school of agricultural & Life Sciences, the University of Tokyo.

(3) Short-term international students (Those enrolled in a university abroad and
studying for about a year in a Japanese university, whose faculty or graduate school has
an international agreement with our graduate school or the University of Tokyo)
*Recipients of the foundation scholarship of the preceding year (except for short-term
international students) are eligible to re-apply. However, the scholarship grant period
will be two years.
Scholarship amount per month: 100,000 Yen
Number: 10 for Fall 2008, 10 for Spring 2009
Scholarship grant period: Within One year, Fall 2008 (from October 2008), Spring 2009
(from April 2009)

Deadline: Apply until August 6, 2008 (Wed) to the International Student Office in the
Students Center.
Application and Further Information

2. PhD Position University of Aarhus Denmark
PhD position – Pectic Polysaccharides for Coating of Bone Implants, Reannouncement
Institut for Genetik og Bioteknologi
Applications are invited for a PhD position (3 years) at the University of Aarhus, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (DJF) in Copenhagen in the research group of Cell Wall Biology and Molecular Virology, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology. The candidate will work in the area of specialty pectins, their production and biomedical uses. The position is available for three years beginning 1 September 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The objective of the project is to address problems pertaining to the integration of bone contacting devices, in particular with regard to integration in poor quality bone. Bone contacting implants are widely used for e.g. orthopedic, maxillofacial and dental applications. New developments in surface topographies of titanium surfaces have resulted in increased success rates. However, in situations with compromised bone quality e.g. osteoporotic bone and in bone transplants, improvement is very much needed. Furthermore, there is a need for a chemical stimulation of bone cells at the implant surface to “speed up” the integration time, and thereby decrease the healing times. This research project is focused on addressing these issues by increasing the biocompatibility of the titanium implant by a coating material. We will design, synthesize and use novel pectic polysaccharides for coating of implants and employ state of the art nanotechnology methods for surface derivatization and characterization, and use both in vitro and in vivo methods for gauging mammalian cell and tissue responses to the grafted surfaces.
Research area
The PhD-project will span a wide range of research areas from plant biotechnology to surface characterization at the nano-level and mammalian cell responses to grafted surfaces.
You will obtain various pectic rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) molecules from plants, some designed via in vivo expressed enzymes, others via post enzyme/acid treatments. The isolated RG-I molecules will be purified and the complex structure of RG-I will be characterized in details using a number of different methods. The results obtained from coating analysis and cell culture responds of the RG-I molecules, after sialylation, will be analyzed and, if needed, tailoring of the next generation of RG-I molecules will be accordingly to these.
Qualifications
The formal requirement for applying is a relevant Master degree. It takes more, however, to write a successful application.
It is the aim of the project to train a young researcher in a highly multidisciplinary research environment. We do not expect applicants to have particular experience in all fields relevant to the project, but a successful applicant will point out particular strengths and experiences in some areas and relate most of the remaining areas to courses and projects in his/her master level education. To do so, it will probably be helpful to read the papers Morra et al http://www.dias.kvl.dk/BiomacromoleculesMorra.pdf and Marie-Daniel et al http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbagen.2008.04.002
The areas are:

  • In vitro models or bioassays based on mammalian cell culture
  • Cell biology in general and glycobiology in particular
  • Carbohydrate chemistry as related to analysis and spectroscopy, to polysaccharide biochemistry, or to cell wall biology
It shall be emphasized again that applicants are not required to have in-depth experimental experience with all there areas, but failure to relate research interests and topics of Bachelor thesis, Master thesis and advanced level courses to the project relevant research areas will result in rejection of the application without further evaluation.
Place of Employment and Place of Work
The place of employment is the University of Aarhus , and the place of work is the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Thorvaldsensvej 40, DK-1871 Frederiksberg C, Denmark .
Salary and Terms of Employment
Salary and terms of employment are according to current agreement for state-employed academics and government circular from the Ministry of Finance regarding PhD students as well as the appointment structure of 2007 for scientific personnel at universities.
The scientific qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated by a scientific evaluation committee. For this purpose the applicants should include full curriculum vitae including documentation for the Master degree with a list of courses and grades, a description of the applicant’s professional research profile, a complete list of publications, reprints of publications of central importance to the application, and a motivation for applying.
Applicants seeking further information are invited to contact senior researcher Iben Damager tel. +45 35 33 25 79 or e-mail: i.damager@dias.kvl.dk
Application
A written application should be marked ”GBI-PhD-CMV”. Four copies of the application including curriculum vitae, references, publications and other relevant material should be sent to:
University of Aarhus
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Genetics and Biotechnology
P.O. Box 50
DK-8830 Tjele
Denmark
Alternatively applications may be sent by e-mail to: gbi.djf@agrsci.dk
The closing date for applications is 11 August 2008 at 12.00 noon.


3. PhD-Position in Phylogeny and Evolution
The Department of Botany and Molecular Evolution at the Senckenberg
Research Institute in Frankfurt/Main (Germany) invites applications for a
PhD-Position in Phylogeny and Evolution
(Ref. DGF ZI 557/7-1)
within the project “Cenozoic diversification in the Bromelioideae
(Bromeliacae): character evolution and climate change”, funded by the
German Science Foundation (DFG).
The candidate will investigate the phylogeny of Bromelioideae
(Bromeliaceae) with molecular methods, specifically DNA-sequencing of
nuclear markers. The phylogenies are intended to reconstruct 1)
character evolution within the subfamily, 2) historical biogeography, 3)
date evolutionary processes, and 4) analyse the data in relation to
climate change.
The applicant must have a diploma or master degree in biology/botany and
have experience with the standard methods of molecular systematics and
reconstruction of phylogenies. Experience in the reconstruction of
character evolution and in biogeographic analysis are highly desirable.
In addition, the applicant should be competent in written and spoken
English and enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary
team. The applicant will also work together with the research field
“Evolution and Climate” of the research center “Biodiversity and climate”.
A participation in university teaching (max. 2 SWS) is expected.
Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in
Germany (BAT IIa/2).
The Research Institute Senckenberg advocates gender equality. Women are
therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely
handicapped applicants will be given preference.
The contract shall start as soon as possible and will initially be
restricted to 2 years. A prolongation for 1 year is possible. The duty
station will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Please apply by sending your application preferably digitally by e-mail
or by mail, including a letter outlining your suitability for the post,
and detailed CV, contact details of 2 referees, and a copy of your
diploma-thesis and/or other exams until September 15, 2008 to
Prof. Dr. G. Zizka, Head of the Department Botany and Molecular Evolution,
Research Institute Senckenberg and Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main
Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
E-mail: georg.zizka@senckenberg.de
For further enquiries please contact Dr. Katharina Schulte
E-mail: Katharina.Schulte@senckenberg.de, phone: ++49 +69 970751184

Dr. Katharina Schulte
Abt. Botanik & molekulare Evolutionsforschung
Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg und J.W. Goethe-Universität
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt/Main
Tel: 0049-(0)69-97075-1184
Fax: 0049-(0)69-97075-1137
Mail: katharina.schulte@senckenberg.de
http://www.senckenberg.de



4. PhD Student in Crop Population Genetics University of Amsterdam
PhD student in crop population genetics
(vacancy number 08-1036).
to work on the project
“Potential ecosystem effects of future GM crop introductions through
establishment of crop/wild hybrids or feral populations”.
One aspect of Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) of transgenic crops
involves the introduction of the transgene in natural environments
through outcrossing with a wild relative or through the establishment of
feral populations. In the current project the likelihood of an expansion
of hybrid/feral plants as well as the associated and potentially adverse
effects on the ecosystem will be studied. The experimental systems are
(i) hybrids between crop and wild lettuce (Lactuca sativa and L.
serriola, resp.) as a model for crop/wild hybridisation, and (ii)
Brassica napus as a model feral system. We specifically focus on abiotic
stress related to salinity and drought.
Tasks
The project focuses on experiments using different types of
manipulations: changes to the local densities of plants, establishing
new populations within and outside the current range, and
creating experimental populations in ‘oasesâ€<sup>TM</sup> where they are not exposed
to the stress of the surrounding environment (no transgenic plants will
be introduced to the field). The work involves designing experiments,
selecting and creating experimental plots, collecting data, specifically
on the impact of the experiment on other species (pollinators,
herbivores) and statistical analyses of the results. Results will be
published in peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements
• Master in biology, with emphasis on population genetics, evolutionary biology or
plant physiology
• Good training in the planning, execution and statistical analysis of
(field) experiments
• Ability to work together in a research team
• Driving license is recommended
Further information
For additional information and project description, please contact:
Dr. Danny Hooftman, d.a.p.hooftman@.uva.nl, tel. +31 20 5257817, or
Prof. dr. Peter van Tienderen, ph.vantienderen@uva.nl, tel. +31 20 5257896
Appointment
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of
four years (18 months plus a further 30 months after a positive
evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis).
An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses
and (international) meetings. PhD students are also expected to assist
in teaching undergraduates. The salary is in accordance with the
university regulations for academic personnel (Collective Labour
Agreement) and will range from € 2,000.- (first year) up to a maximum of
€ 2,558.- (last year) gross per month (scale P).
Job application
Applications should include a detailed CV including a list of
publications, a motivation letter, and the names and contact addresses
of two references from which information can be obtained. Please mark
‘strictly confidentialâ€<sup>TM</sup> and quote the vacancy number (08-1036) in the
upper left-hand corner of the envelope.
Applications should be sent before August 25th 2008 to: Universiteit van
Amsterdam, Faculty of Science — dept. PZ, attn: Drs. S.H.M. Jongerius,
Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Applications can also be e-mailed to: application-science@uva.nl. Please
quote the vacancy number (08-1036) in the subject field.
Universiteit van Amsterdam
The Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an
internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch
capital. As well as a world centre for business and research, Amsterdam
is a hub of cultural and media activities. The Universiteit van
Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
The Faculty of Science at the UvA is one of Europe’s foremost
institutions of higher education and research in its chosen fields of
specialization. It plays an active role in international science
networks and collaborates with universities and industry. The Faculty
has approximately 2,000 students and 1,500 staff members spread over
four departments and ten research institutes. Each institute has its own
research programme, a substantial part of which is externally funded by
the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the Dutch
government, the EU and various private enterprises.
The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) is one of
the ten research institutes of the Faculty of Science. IBED covers a
wide range of subjects, in both fundamental and applied research. Our
scientific studies aim at a better understanding of the dynamics of
ecosystems at all relevant levels, from genes to climate change, using a
truly multidisciplinary approach.

D.A.P. Hooftman, Ph.D.
Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics,
Universiteit van Amsterdam
D.A.P.Hooftman@uva.nl
Homepage: http://remote.science.uva.nl/~hooftman/



5. Graduate positions: Evolutionary and Functional Genomics
Graduate positions: Evolutionary and Functional Genomics
Multiple PhD and MSc student positions are available in Evolutionary and
Functional Genomics at my laboratory in Department of Biology,
University of Ottawa, Canada. Minimum support is $18,500/year, but
students with grade point average above A will get substantially more.
The research areas covered include, but not limited to:
1. Short-term and long-term changes of gene expression and gene
regulation in response to envirornmental hormone-like chemicals. The
student will focus on developing statistical methods for microarray data
analysis, e.g., Xiong, H., Zhang D., Martyniuk, C.J., Trudeau, V.L. Xia,
X.. 2008. Using Generalized Procrustes Analysis (GPA) for normalization
of cDNA microarray data. BMC Bioinformatics, 9(2008) 25
2. Molecular evolution and phylogenetics (see relevant publications at
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/publications.asp). You may participate in
the devleopment of DAMBE software:
(1) for building guide tree for mulptle alignment: I am currently
replace the pair-wise global alignment by a FASTA-like algorithm which
appears to work faster and obtain better guide trees.
(2) for estimating synonymous and nonsynonymous substitutions: the
conventional LPB (or PBL) method is not quite suitable for sliding
window analysis because of the stochastic fluctuation of observed
window-specific transitions and transversions. I am adding a
simultaneous estimation method for all windows with a fixed substitution
matrix for correcting multiple hits.
(3) strand-biased substitution patterns and their impact on
phylognetic reconstruction.
3. Evolutionary genomics of microbial pathogens, e.g., Xia, X. and G.
Palidwor. 2005. Genomic Adaptation to Acidic Environment: Evidence from
Helicobacter pylori. American Naturalist 166:776-784
4. Comparative genomics (see relevant publications at
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/publications.asp)
5. Selection at the initiation, elongation and termination of
transcription and translation (see relevant publications at
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/publications.asp)
The positions are available immediately. The application procedures can
be found by following the link at http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/grad.asp
(or contact me directly if you found anything unclear).
Xuhua Xia
University of Ottawa
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca



6. Graduate positions: Evolutionary Genetics Germany
Graduate positions: Evolutionary Genetics
Several PhD student positions in Evolutionary and Population Genetics
are available to study natural selection in structured populations.
The students will join a collaborative Research Center located at the
University of Munich, the University of Freiburg and the University
of Vienna. The specific (experimental and theoretical) projects are:
1) Selection on expression variation at the B4galnt2 gene in natural
populations of house mice (John Baines, Munich; baines@bio.lmu.de)
2) Selection and the evolution of resistance in structured host
populations (Susanne Foitzik and Pleuni Pennings, Munich;
foitzik@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de; pennings@lmu.de)
3) The signature of selection in structured populations (Joachim
Hermisson, Vienna, and Peter Pfaffelhuber, Freiburg;
joachim.hermisson@univie.ac.at; peter.pfaffelhuber@stochastik.uni-
freiburg.de)
4) Population genetic methods for inferring adaptation in populations
with complex demography (Dirk Metzler and Laura Rose, Munich;
metzler@cs.uni-frankfurt.de; rose@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de)
5) The evolutionary basis of alphaproteobacterial diversity (J?rg
Overmann, Munich; j.overmann@LRZ.uni-muenchen.de)
6) Gene expression variation in natural populations of Drosophila
(John Parsch, Munich; parsch@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de)
7) Selective sweeps in Drosophila melanogaster (Wolfgang Stephan,
Munich; stephan@bio.lmu.de)
PhD positions are available in projects 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7.
PhD students will receive a salary according to the German pay scale
(E13/2 TV-L). Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent
in biology or a related field. Interested candidates should send a
CV, statement of interest, and contact information of two potential
referees as a single PDF file to the principal investigators of the
individual projects (mentioned above) or to stephan@bio.lmu.de
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2008. The
positions are expected to start on November 1, 2008.
rose@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de



7. 3-year BHF Studentship UCL London
A 3-year BHF Studentship is available within the Centre of Cardiovascular Genetics, Department of Medicine, University College London supervised by Professor Philippa Talmud. This studentship, which will commence in October 2008, has been specifically awarded in the area of cardiovascular genetics.
The proposed title of the project is `Genetic architecture of secretory PLA2 (sPLA2) genes and their impact on sPLA2 activity and mass and association with CHD risk.’
Outline of the project: Secretory PLA2 (sPLA2)-IIa, -V and -X, generate free fatty acids and lysophospholipids, precursors of pro-inflammatory mediators, and promote LDL retention. Observational studies have shown association of sPLA2 mass and activity with CAD risk, but there is uncertainty as to whether the link is causal. We have reported that tagging SNPs of PLA2G2A and PLA2G5 show strong association with plasma sPLA2 and CAD risk, and LDL levels, respectively. This PhD proposal will aim to validate the haplotype tSNP association with sPLA2 and CAD traits in three large studies with sPLA2 measures. Precise estimates will be made of the genetic effect on the sPLA2 level and activity, and in vitro assays will be carried out to identify the functional SNPs. Associations of measured sPLA2, PLA2G2A genotype with relevant cardiovascular risk factors will be examined to determine the extent to which genetic analyses may overcome potential confounding. Study of the genetic architecture of other sPLA2 genes clustered on Chr 1 will be undertaken to determine the full extent of the likely genetic contribution to variation in sPLA2 level at this locus. These data will be used to develop genetic tools and determine sample sizes required for gene disease association studies to assess whether the sPLA2-coronary event association is likely to be causal.
The research project will be based on the UCL Bloomesbury campus in Prof.Talmud’s research team that has a major focus on genetic determinants of cardiovascular disease.
The project will involve some research work with Prof Aroon Hingorani (in the Department of Epidemiology), with whom the lab has a long-standing collaboration. The scientific environment is excellent and the Centre for Cardiovascular Genetics, headed by Professor Steve Humphries, has international standing and is part of the British Heart Foundation Laboratories in UCL, which houses one of the largest collection of cardiovascular scientists in the UK and provides access to state-of-the-art communal facilities. More details can be found at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/medicine/cardiovascular-genetics/index.html
This exciting project will provide the successful candidate with broad training and expertise in molecular and cell biology, epidemiology and statistics. Applicants should have a background preferably in genetics, although a broader biological background will be considered. Only UK- or EU- residents should apply as the BHF do not sponsor non-UK or EU PhD fellows.
The work will lead to a PhD and the grant provides a (tax-free) stipend. University fees will be covered.
Only applicants with a good 2.1 or better honours degree will be considered. To apply, please send a letter explaining why you want to become a research student in this field and a CV including the contact details of two referees to Professor Philippa Talmud, Dept. of Medicine, The Rayne Institute, 5 University Street, London WC1E 6JF or by email to p.talmud@ucl.ac.uk.
UCL Taking Action For Equality
The closing date for applications is Monday, 1st September 2008.



GOOD LUCK TO ALL :oops:
 
1. 10 PhD Scholarships in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>: DAAD funded bi-national Urban Heritage PhD programme<o:p></o:p>

The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeType w:st="on">Institute</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">European Urban Studies</st1:placeName></st1:place> (IfEU) at the Bauhaus University Weimar, together with the Bauhaus Research School, in collaboration with the Universit? Roma Tre, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Rome</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Italy</st1:country-region></st1:place>, is seeking suitable candidates (max 10 Ph.D. students) for the DAAD funded bi-national Urban Heritage PhD programme to commence on October 1st 2008.<o:p></o:p>
The IfEU at the Bauhaus University is an internationally oriented system of study programmes which is intended as an answer to the changes in the problem horizon of urbanism, concerning all spatially relevant professions. The Institute offers postgraduate architects, landscape and interior architects, urban, regional and spatial planners, geographers, urban and architectural oriented social scientists, ecological scientists, civil engineers, and postgraduate professionals of comparable spatially oriented sciences a contemporary means of education beyond their original studies and promotes inter-disciplinary research with universities, research institutions, international organizations and NGOs worldwide.<o:p></o:p>
Topic
The doctorate programme Urban Heritage is dedicated to the research complex of cultural heritage in the context of contemporary and future urban development. “Urban Heritage” is aligned with the existing International PhD Programme (IPP) “European Urban Studies”.
It operates with an expanded concept of “heritage”, transcending historic preservation and urban development policies characterised by awareness of history, and is thus topically innovative. This expanded concept considers the political and sociological constitution of the city as deserving conservation in regard to its capacity for social integration and local democracy. The intention
is to search for strategies and approaches that employ contemporary challenges society is confronted with (demographic development, mobility, globalisation, multiculturality) to further develop a comprehensive concept of urban heritage.<o:p></o:p>
Further information on the programme topic and methodology for research exchange
can be found at
http://www.uni-weimar.de/cms/en/architektur/ifeu/menue-links/curriculum/phd-programme-urban-heritage.html<o:p></o:p>
Application
The Ph.D. programme Urban Heritage encourages students to apply who are interested in advanced academic research, and careers in fields including urban planning, geography, social and political studies, architecture, economic development and other disciplines relevant to the Programme topic and to the IfEU research fields.
This programme supports the exchange of students for research purposes between the Bauhaus University and the Universit? Roma Tre, with lectures, conferences, seminars and regular meetings dealing with Urban Heritage.
The official programme languages will be German, Italian and English; financial support will be granted to foreign students for German language classes.
The IfEU does not provide Ph.D. scholarships. Applicants will be supported by the University and DAAD to apply for scholarships at funding institutions.<o:p></o:p>
Further information on how to apply can be found at
http://www.uni-weimar.de/cms/en/architektur/ifeu/menue-links/application/phd-programme-urban-heritage.html<o:p></o:p>
Contact Christine D?rner at christine.doerner@archit.uni-weimar.de<o:p></o:p>
Deadline
The closing date for applications is Monday 8th September with interviews to be
held with short-listed candidates soon after.<o:p></o:p>
Additional links
? IfEU http://www.uni-weimar.de/cms/en/architektur/ifeu/menue-links/home.html
? Bauhaus research school
http://www.uni-weimar.de/cms/en/research/bauhausbrresearch-school.html
? Universit? Roma Tre http://host.uniroma3.it/facolta/architettura/Urbanistica.htm<o:p></o:p>
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2. Graduate Student Positions, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">University of Ottawa</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

Graduate positions: Evolutionary and Functional Genomics<o:p></o:p>
Multiple PhD and MSc student positions are available in Evolutionary and
Functional Genomics at my laboratory in Department of Biology,
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">University of Ottawa</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place>. Minimum support is $18,500/year, but
students with grade point average above A will get substantially more.
The research areas covered include, but not limited to:<o:p></o:p>
1. Short-term and long-term changes of gene expression and gene
regulation in response to envirornmental hormone-like chemicals. The
student will focus on developing statistical methods for microarray data
analysis, e.g., Xiong, H., Zhang D., Martyniuk, C.J., Trudeau, V.L. Xia,
X.. 2008. Using Generalized Procrustes Analysis (GPA) for normalization
of cDNA microarray data. BMC Bioinformatics, 9(2008) 25<o:p></o:p>
2. Molecular evolution and phylogenetics (see relevant publications at
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/publications.asp). You may participate in
the devleopment of DAMBE software:<o:p></o:p>
(1) for building guide tree for mulptle alignment: I am currently
replace the pair-wise global alignment by a FASTA-like algorithm which
appears to work faster and obtain better guide trees.
(2) for estimating synonymous and nonsynonymous substitutions: the
conventional LPB (or PBL) method is not quite suitable for sliding
window analysis because of the stochastic fluctuation of observed
window-specific transitions and transversions. I am adding a
simultaneous estimation method for all windows with a fixed substitution
matrix for correcting multiple hits.
(3) strand-biased substitution patterns and their impact on
phylognetic reconstruction.<o:p></o:p>
3. Evolutionary genomics of microbial pathogens, e.g., Xia, X. and G.
Palidwor. 2005. Genomic Adaptation to Acidic Environment: Evidence from
Helicobacter pylori. American Naturalist 166:776-784
4. Comparative genomics (see relevant publications at
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/publications.asp)<o:p></o:p>
5. Selection at the initiation, elongation and termination of
transcription and translation (see relevant publications at
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/publications.asp)<o:p></o:p>
The positions are available immediately. The application procedures can
be found by following the link at http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca/grad.asp
(or contact me directly if you found anything unclear).<o:p></o:p>
<st1:placeName w:st="on">Xuhua</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Xia</st1:placeName>
<st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ottawa</st1:place></st1:City>
http://dambe.bio.uottawa.ca<o:p></o:p>
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3. Ph.D. Position in Molecular Biology, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">University of Copenhagen</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Denmark</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

Ph.D. position in molecular biology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark<o:p></o:p>
A 3-years Ph.D. position (salary: 14,000 DKK, about 1,860 Euro, after tax per month) for students from Europe is available immediately at the Center for Functional and Comparative Insect Genomics, University of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Copenhagen</st1:place></st1:City> (http://www2.bio.ku.dk/insect_genomics/). This Center is involved in the annotation of about 10 insect genomes. In the project we are focusing on insect G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), where we want to use plant RNAi to down-regulate GPCRs in herbivore insects, leading to plant protection (in a selective and environmentally save way). For further information on the general topic see: Gordon and Waterhouse, Nature Biotechnology 25 (2007) 1231-1232. The candidate should have a solid experimental background in molecular biology and a documented broad interest in biology. Please apply as soon as possible (but not later than 22 August 2008) by sending a single PDF file including your CV, university marks, technical experience, and contact addresses of 1-2 r!
eferences to Professor Cornelis (Cok) Grimmelikhuijzen (cgrimmelikhuijzen@bi.ku.dk), tel. +45-35321227, who also can be contacted for further information.<o:p></o:p>
<st1:City w:st="on">Copenhagen</st1:City>, located at the shore of the Baltic Sea with beaches at biking distance, is one of the most beautiful cities of Northern Europe and the <st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Copenhagen</st1:placeName> (www.ku.dk) is usually ranked as the overall best <st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Denmark</st1:placeName> and <st1:place w:st="on">Scandinavia</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p>
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4. PrimerDesign Scholarships 2008 <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>

Complete real-time PCR projects paid for by [FONT=&quot]PrimerDesign[/FONT].<o:p></o:p>
If you wish to apply for this opportunity please request an application pack by clicking on the following link: request application pack

The application process is open until 19th September 2008
PrimerDesign will be awarding sponsorship to successful applicants from 30th September 2008<o:p></o:p>
Introduction:
PrimerDesign is a University spin out company specialising in the supply of assays, kits and reagents for use in real-time PCR. The company contains a unique level of expertise and provides services and products of the very highest quality.
To date PrimerDesign has been able to support a large number of research projects in numerous <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> universities to a degree that is simply unheard of in the Biotech industry. This has led to the publication of exceptional quality data in very high impact journals.
PrimerDesign would like to promote this model of a mutually beneficial collaboration in other institutions across the country.
The proposal is for PrimerDesign to sponsor a student in a number of institutions via the injection of sponsorship and training in exchange for some basic publicity within the institution.<o:p></o:p>
Sponsorship of Project
Students will typically be involved in a project with a substantial real-time PCR component. The sponsorship scheme can be written in to grant proposals and similar funding exercises.<o:p></o:p>
The student/group will receive<o:p></o:p>
1 days hands on training in real-time PCR at their institution by a PrimerDesign representative (commercial value (£500).
£450 worth of real-time PCR reagents from PrimerDesign as and when required.
£500 worth of custom designed real-time PCR assays from PrimerDesign as and when required.
A free geNorm kit (housekeeping gene selection kit) with a value of £340. This kit significantly improves accuracy of subsequent real-time PCR data attained.
Free housekeeping gene detection kits for the duration of the project.<o:p></o:p>
The above is intended for use by the student but can be used by the group as a whole at the discretion of the student supervisor.
Total sponsorship value: > £2000. Kits, reagents and training will be provided without the exchange of funds and will be organised by agreement between Dr J Wicks (Project Manager PrimerDesign) and the students supervisor.
Further benefits for the Student
In line with the government’s ideas regarding knowledge transfer between Industry and Academia, the student will gain tangible industrial experience via the relationship with PrimerDesign.
The student will be asked to organise and promote a seminar for real-time PCR users at the institution. The seminar is entitled “Improving Standards in Real-Time PCR” and will be presented by an expert speaker from PrimerDesign. The opportunity will also provide excellent CV material via the tangible commercial experience gained by a relationship with PrimerDesign.<o:p></o:p>
Application and Further Information<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>

5. Graduate Positions in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>: Genetics<o:p></o:p>

Graduate Positions for Students in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>: Evolutionary Genetics<o:p></o:p>
Several PhD student positions in Evolutionary and Population Genetics
are available to study natural selection in structured populations.
The students will join a collaborative <st1:placeName w:st="on">Research</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">Center</st1:placeType> located at the
<st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Munich</st1:placeName>, the <st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Freiburg</st1:placeName> and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType>
of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Vienna</st1:placeName></st1:place>. The specific (experimental and theoretical) projects are:<o:p></o:p>
1) Selection on expression variation at the B4galnt2 gene in natural
populations of house mice (John Baines, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Munich</st1:place></st1:City>; baines@bio.lmu.de)<o:p></o:p>
2) Selection and the evolution of resistance in structured host
populations (Susanne Foitzik and Pleuni Pennings, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Munich</st1:place></st1:City>;
foitzik@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de; pennings@lmu.de)<o:p></o:p>
3) The signature of selection in structured populations (Joachim
Hermisson, <st1:City w:st="on">Vienna</st1:City>, and Peter Pfaffelhuber, <st1:place w:st="on">Freiburg</st1:place>;
joachim.hermisson@univie.ac.at; peter.pfaffelhuber@stochastik.uni-
freiburg.de)<o:p></o:p>
4) Population genetic methods for inferring adaptation in populations
with complex demography (Dirk Metzler and Laura Rose, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Munich</st1:place></st1:City>;
metzler@cs.uni-frankfurt.de; rose@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de)<o:p></o:p>
5) The evolutionary basis of alphaproteobacterial diversity (J?rg
Overmann, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Munich</st1:place></st1:City>; j.overmann@LRZ.uni-muenchen.de)<o:p></o:p>
6) Gene expression variation in natural populations of Drosophila
(John Parsch, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Munich</st1:place></st1:City>; parsch@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de)<o:p></o:p>
7) Selective sweeps in Drosophila melanogaster (Wolfgang Stephan,
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Munich</st1:place></st1:City>; stephan@bio.lmu.de)<o:p></o:p>
PhD positions are available in projects 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7.<o:p></o:p>
PhD students will receive a salary according to the German pay scale
(E13/2 TV-L). Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent
in biology or a related field. Interested candidates should send a
CV, statement of interest, and contact information of two potential
referees as a single PDF file to the principal investigators of the
individual projects (mentioned above) or to stephan@bio.lmu.de<o:p></o:p>
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2008. The
positions are expected to start on November 1, 2008.
<o:p></o:p>
rose@zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
6. PhD Position, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Immunology</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Germany</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

PhD Student Position in Immunology, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Ulm</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Germany</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p>
For the following DFG funded projcet we search for a PhD candidate with experience in cellular immunology. The funding period will last 3 years.
In the well-controlled transfer colitis model, we intend to identify co stimuli that promote monoclonal, colitogenic CD4 T cell responses locally induced by mucosal DC presenting the cognate antigen delivered orally. The phenotype of intestinal DC (subsets) from SPF and GF mice and their capacity to present orally delivered ovalbumin (OVA) to CD4 T cell populations will be tested. Continuous OVA feeding of SPF RAG-/- mice reconstituted with naïve OT-II RAG-/- CD4 T cells induces a progressive, lethal IBD. The IBD heals when OVA feeding is discontinued, and resistance to reactivation of the disease by oral rechallenge with the antigen develops. We will search for phenotypic changes in DC as well as (colitogenic versus tolerogenic) OT-II RAG-/- CD4 T cells (from the cLP, MLN, spleen and liver) that correlate with IBD development, healing of IBD or resistance to IBD induction. Attempts will be made to define TLR-mediated, colitogenic co stimuli by delivering OVA orally through !
mutant E.coli strains to SPF RAG-/- mice reconstituted with naïve OT-II RAG-/- CD4 T cells. Candidates will be verified by testing if oral codelivery of TLR agonists with OVA can induce IBD in GF RAG-/- mice reconstituted with naïve OT-II RAG-/- CD4 T cells.
Dr. Jan Hendrik Niess<o:p></o:p>
jan-hendrik.niess@uniklinik-ulm.de
Medizinische Klinik I, Universitätsklinikum Ulm
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ulm</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
7. Postdoc Fellow Position in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>:Environmental Health<o:p></o:p>

Postdoc Fellow Position in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>:Environmental Health<o:p></o:p>
scientist / post doc fellow for Microwave and MR Imaging (140/2008) (85758 Neuherberg )<o:p></o:p>
As the leading research center in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place> in the field of environmental health (the connecting discipline between biomedicine and environmental research), scientists in the Helmholtz Center Munich analyse fundamental processes of disease development, and the damage to, as well as the defence and compensatory mechanisms of, organisms.<o:p></o:p>
The Helmholtz Center Munich is a national research center of the Federal Government and the State of <st1:State w:st="on">Bavaria</st1:State> with its headquarters in Neuherberg to the north of <st1:City w:st="on">Munich</st1:City>, and is a member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest public research organisation in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<o:p></o:p>
The overall goal of the Institute for Biological and Medical imaging with its director Prof. Dr. V. Ntziachristos is to develop non-invasive, higly innovative imaging technologies which mean an immense improvement of existing methods for medical diagnosis and therapy control.<o:p></o:p>
Starting from 1 October 2008 we offer a position for a<o:p></o:p>
scientist / post doc fellow for Microwave and MR Imaging (140/2008)<o:p></o:p>
Job Description
As we have several ongoing projects the work may focus on one or more of the following - depending on the candidate´s background:
- Development of novel state-of-the-art RF imaging hardware
- Theroretical and numerical computation developments to support tomography and quantitative data analysis
- Hand-on experimental work involving imaging of small animals in-vivo<o:p></o:p>
Your Qualifications
Strong background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields with emphasis in numerical computational methods (FDTD, FEM)
- Understanding and mathematical modeling of radiofrequency wave propagation in tissues
- Knowledge and practical experience in electromagnetic fields, RF engineering and control hardware
- Inversion problems and solution of linear and non-linear systems of equations
- Excellent analytical and strong programming skills and experience with Matlab, Labview, etc.
- Good command of English<o:p></o:p>
Our Offer
- Working in an innovative, well- equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding
- Further training opportunities
- Initial short-term employment contract for three years with a standard public service salary (TVÖD)<o:p></o:p>
The Helmholtz Center Munich as holder of the Bavarian Advancement of Women Prize and of the Total E-Quality Certificate is striving to increase the overall proportion of women on its staff and thus expressly urges qualified women to apply.<o:p></o:p>
We look forward to receiving your application.
Ms. Susanne Stern
e-mail: sekretariat.ibmi@helmholtz-muenchen.de
phone: 089 3187-3852<o:p></o:p>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeName w:st="on">Helmholtz</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">Center</st1:placeType> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Munich</st1:placeName>
<st1:placeName w:st="on">German</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Research</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">Center</st1:placeType></st1:place> for Environmental Health (GmbH)
Institut für Biologische und Medizinische Bildgebung
Postfach 1129
85758 Neuherberg<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
8. Post doctoral position in aroma analysis and microbiology, <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Switzerland</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>

Organisation
The Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux Research Station ALP operates at two locations: Liebe-feld and Posieux. Its area of research ranges from animal feed to foods of animal origin (meat, meat processing, milk, dairy products and apiculture products). ALP also carries out controlling, implementation and consultancy tasks.<o:p></o:p>
Tasks
A postdoctoral position is available, starting in October 2008, in the Laboratories of Aroma and Taste and of Biochemistry at Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux Research Station ALP.<o:p></o:p>
The mission of the project is to investigate on the microbial generation of aroma compounds in collaboration with an industrial partner. Selected food-grade bacterial strains will be screened for their generation of interesting aroma compounds in appropriate media using instrumental analysis such as an MS-based electronic nose and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The analytical part will be accompanied by organoleptic assess-ments. The volatile aroma compounds generated by selected strains will be further charac-terised by GC/MS in combination with olfactometry using suitable extraction methods.<o:p></o:p>
Profile
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in Life Sciences (analytical or food chemistry, biologi-cal sciences) and sound experience in aroma analysis or volatile compound analysis. Know-how in GC/MS techniques is a prerequisite and interest in microbiology would be an advan-tage.<o:p></o:p>
As an interdisciplinary scientist and a team member you will build a bridge between re-search groups in the fields of aroma analysis and microbiology. You should have excellent communication skills in English also and team spirit. Knowledge of German or French would be an asset.<o:p></o:p>
We offer you a challenging and interesting job, excellent working conditions and good social benefits. The post is limited to 1.5 years. Job sharing is a possibility.<o:p></o:p>
Address for applications (inc. place of work and deadline)<o:p></o:p>
If you are interested in this position, please send us your application until August 30, 2008 to Human Resources, Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux, Tioleyre 4, Postfach 64, 1725 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Posieux</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Switzerland</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
You may also submit your application electronically to sabrina.plumettaz@alp.admin.ch<o:p></o:p>
Place of work: Liebefeld (<st1:place w:st="on">Berne</st1:place>)<o:p></o:p>
Additional information
For further information please contact Dr. Hedwig Schlichtherle-Cerny (phone: +41 31 323 8167; e-mail: hedwig.schlichtherle-cerny@alp.admin.ch)<o:p></o:p>
Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux ALP, Human Resources, Tioleyre 4, Postfach 64, 1725 Posieux.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
9. Project Assistant Position National Institute of Immunology <st1:City w:st="on">New Delhi</st1:City> <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>

Project Assistant Position National Institute of Immunology New <st1:City w:st="on">Delhi</st1:City> <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>
(an autonomous research institute)<o:p></o:p>
ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG<o:p></o:p>
<st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">NEW DELHI</st1:place></st1:City> - 110067<o:p></o:p>
Applications are invited for the post of Project Associate/ Project Fellow (Junior) for the following time-bound sponsored project as per the details given below.<o:p></o:p>
Name of the project<o:p></o:p>
Signaling in Plasmodium Falciparum Role of PfPLC and PfPKB<o:p></o:p>
Post details<o:p></o:p>
Project Associate / Project Fellow (Junior )<o:p></o:p>
Job description<o:p></o:p>
Candidate having experience in Cell Culture Techniques, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Recombinant DNA Protein expression and purification.<o:p></o:p>
Project Investigator/<o:p></o:p>
Dr. Pushkar Sharma<o:p></o:p>
pushkar@nii.res.in<o:p></o:p>
QUALIFICATIONS -<o:p></o:p>
1. PROJECT ASSOCIATE- Ph.D
(Candidates should clearly specify whether thesis for Ph.D Degree has
been submitted & viva is awaited or Ph.D Degree has been awarded,
along with the date of submission of Thesis or date of award of degree,
whichever is applicable.<o:p></o:p>
2. PROJECT FELLOW (JR)- M Sc. (Please note that the candidates who have appeared for Final
year M Sc and are awaiting their results are not eligible. Only those
candidates whose results have been declared at the time of submission
of application may apply).<o:p></o:p>
Application Form and Further Information<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
10. Project Assistant Position National Institute of Technology <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>

Recruitment of a Project Assistant<o:p></o:p>
Applications on plain paper with complete bio-data along with attested photocopies of candidate’s professional certificates are invited from Indian nationals only for 01 (one) post of Project Assistant to work in the Project entitled “Solvent-free oxidations andl brominations of organic substrates catalyzed and/or promoted by peroxo-metal complexes” funded by DST. <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New Delhi</st1:place></st1:City>. Applications complete in all respects and along with a DD of Rs. 200/- drawn in favor of “Director, NIT Silchar”, payable at SBI NIT Silchar, should reach to the office of the undersigned on or before 31st August, 2008.<o:p></o:p>
Interested candidates may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr.S.S. Dhar
(Email – ssd[at]nits.ac.in), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology,
Silchar – 788 010 or visit our Institute web site www.nits.ac.in for further
details.<o:p></o:p>
Post Qualification Assistantship Project Assistant (One no) MSc in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks with
specialization in inorganic chemistryRs. 6000.00 pm. Tenure of the project is three years only.<o:p></o:p>
Further Information(PDF)<o:p></o:p>
11. NewDelhi: JRF Position in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Hamdard University</st1:City> <st1:country-region w:st="on">India</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

<st1:placeName w:st="on">HAMDARD</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">UNIVERSITY</st1:placeType> (Jamia Hamdard)
Hamdard Nagar, <st1:City w:st="on">New Delhi</st1:City> - 110 062
Accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in ‘A’ <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeName w:st="on">Category</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType></st1:place><o:p></o:p>
Position of JRF<o:p></o:p>
Applications are invited for two posts of JRF in a DBT-sponsored project,
“Proteome analysis of nitrogen-efficient and nitrogen-inefficient rice
genotypes”. Candidates having M.Sc. in Botany/Bioscience/Biotechnology or
related fields may apply to the undersigned, preferably by email, latest by August
25, 2008.<o:p></o:p>
Website: www.jamiahamdard.edu
Phone: 011-26059688, (12 Lines) Ext. 5539, Fax: 011-26059663<o:p></o:p>
http://www.jamiahamdard.edu/PDF/Adver_Botany_7.8.08.pdf<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
12. Nursing Scholarship in <st1:placeName w:st="on">National</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>

Thio Kok Foe & Choo Kim Beng Nursing Scholarship-Singapore<o:p></o:p>
Alice Lee Centre for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeName w:st="on">Nursing</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Studies</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Yong</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Loo</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Lin</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">School</st1:placeName></st1:place> of Medicine<o:p></o:p>
<st1:placeName w:st="on">National</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Singapore</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>
Donated in 2007 by Dr Della Lee in memory of her parents, up to two (2) scholarships will
be awarded each year. The selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the School
selection committee after reviewing all applications received by the deadline.<o:p></o:p>
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the Scholarships, applicants must
be either a Singapore citizen or permanent resident of Singapore;
be enrolled or accepted in the BSc (Nursing) at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing
Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore;
have good academic records and extra-curricular activities records; and
have a per capita household income* not exceeding One Thousand Five Hundred
Singapore Dollars (S$1,500)
(*Per capita household income = total gross income/number of members in the household.
Total gross income of household includes income from parents, siblings, grandparents and
other relatives in the immediate household as well as any income from government bodies
or charitable organizations)
AWARD
The value of each scholarship is S$7,000 per annum.
TERMS OF AWARD
1. A scholarship shall be tenable for the academic year in which it is awarded but
scholarship recipients may re-apply in subsequent academic years.
2. A Selection Committee comprising representatives from the Yong Loo Lin School of
Medicine and the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies will consider the candidates’
academic records, financial circumstances and extra-curricular activities.
3. The Selection Committee reserves the right not to award a scholarship if there are no
candidates that match the criteria.
4. Applicants/Awardees must not concurrently hold any other form of free aid e.g.
bursaries, scholarships without prior approval from the respective awarding bodies.<o:p></o:p>
Thio Kok Foe & Choo Kim Beng Nursing Scholarship
(AY2008-09)
Please read these instructions carefully before completing the form.
Supporting
Documents
All applications must be accompanied by the following supporting
documents:
1. One recent passport-size photograph
2. Photocopy of the following documents:
Applicant’s NRIC or passport
Documents reflecting financial awards, scholarships and/or
loans held previously or holding concurrently
Latest income slips or income tax returns of ALL working
family members
For retrenched or unemployed family members, please
provide a retrenchment letter or complete the attached
Declaration of Income Form
List of other activities at leadership level and community/
voluntary services
Co-curricular activities records (Junior College/University)
Academic results
Any other relevant documents to reflect your current
financial position
3. Supporting documents, if not in English, must be accompanied
by certified copies of the English translation of the documents.
Do not submit original certificates and documents with your
application. Copies of certificates or other documents must be
certified true copies.
Completion
of Form
1. All sections of the form must be completed. If any section of
the application form does not apply to you, please indicate
‘Nil’ or ‘NA’.
2. Any missing information or supporting documents will render
your application incomplete. Incomplete applications WILL
NOT be processed until the missing information or documents
are sent to us.<o:p></o:p>
Rejection of Application
The School reserves the right to reject applications that are incomplete or inaccurately completed.
Please return the completed form to the ALCNS General Office at Level 3, Block E3A,
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7 Engineering Drive</st1:address></st1:Street> 1, by Friday, 22 August 2008.<o:p></o:p>
Scholarship Application Form(PDF)<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>

13. 5 PhD Student Positions at MDC <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Berlin</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Germany</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

5 PhD student positions are open for the new BIMSB groups in the fields of system biology such as RNA biology, genetic variation, genome wide analysis of expression, transcription and translation, proteomics and computational analysis of data, software development and mathematical modelling of biological processes.<o:p></o:p>
Further Information<o:p></o:p>
Abount MDC<o:p></o:p>
Located in the northeast corner of <st1:State w:st="on">Berlin</st1:State>, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeName w:st="on">Max</st1:placeName> <st1:placeName w:st="on">Delbrück</st1:placeName> <st1:placeType w:st="on">Center</st1:placeType></st1:place> for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch combines basic research in molecular biology and genetics with clinical research so that the latest medical discoveries can be brought to the bedside as quickly as possible. For this reason the scientists of the MDC collaborate closely with clinicians of two clinics in its vicinity, which are part of the Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin/Helios Klinikum <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Berlin</st1:place></st1:State> - namely, with the Robert Rössle Cancer Clinic (RRK) and the Franz Volhard Clinic for Cardiovascular Diseases (FVK) in Berlin-Buch. The links between the MDC and these Berlin-Buch clinics are many and varied: Clinicians head research groups at the MDC, MDC researchers and clinicians pursue mutual research projects and the MDC supports research in the clinics in many ways including offering young clinicians a special training program in basic research.<o:p></o:p>
Molecular Medicine<o:p></o:p>

Molecular medicine focuses on the role of genes and gene products (proteins) to better understand, treat or prevent severe diseases. The most important biological molecule is the hereditary material, DNA. According to the latest research results, the DNA in the nucleus of a human cell contains approximately 30,000 - 40,000 genes. They encode information critical for the cell’s survival and function.<o:p></o:p>
Based on this research, MDC scientists and clinicians jointly aim at developing new methods for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. They work with modern molecular biological methods within all research programs of the MDC. These areas of research are:<o:p></o:p>

  • Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases<o:p></o:p>
  • Cancer Research<o:p></o:p>
  • Function and Dysfunction of the nervous system<o:p></o:p>
The MDC also collaborates with the university clinic Benjamin Franklin in Berlin Steglitz, Max Planck Institutes and other scientific institutions in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region> and abroad. It also closely works together with the ” Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie ( FMP)” on the Campus.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
14. International Bolashak scholarship for students from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kazakhstan</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p>

[FONT=&quot]“Bolashak” International Scholarship of the President of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeType w:st="on">Republic</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Kazakhstan</st1:placeName></st1:place><o:p></o:p>[/FONT]

<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placeType w:st="on">University</st1:placeType> of <st1:placeName w:st="on">Liecester</st1:placeName></st1:place><o:p></o:p>
Since its introduction in 1993, the Bolashak programme, meaning “the future” in Kazakh, has allowed hundreds of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kazakhstan</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s brightest students to study abroad at some of the best universities in the world.<o:p></o:p>
Bolashak students study undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in subjects which the Kazakh government has identified as priority areas to enable the country to prosper, such as Business, Law, Science and Engineering. Upon graduation, students return to their home country to work in government service for a period of five years.<o:p></o:p>
The scholarship covers all tuition, insurance and accommodation costs, as well as living expenses and travel costs from <st1:country-region w:st="on">Kazakhstan</st1:country-region> to the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> and home again at the end of the student’s degree.<o:p></o:p>
For more information about Bolashak scholarships, including lists of the priority degrees and selection rules, please visit the Centre for International Programmes, Ministry of Education and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Science</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Kazakhstan</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p>
Further Scholarship Information<o:p></o:p>
<o:p> </o:p>
 

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