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PhD positions in Growth and Development
Monday 19. May 2008
Company University of Basel
Workplace Biozentrum
Description Two PhD positions are available in the Focal Area of Growth and Development at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel. The research projects aim at understanding basic principles of cyclic di-GMP signaling in bacterial growth and development. In particular, the mechanisms by which cyclic di-GMP exerts spatial and temporal control on Caulobacter crescentus cell differentiation and cell cycle progression will be addressed on a molecular and cellular level.
For more information see: Paul (2008) Cell 133, 452; Christen (2007) PNAS 104, 4112; Paul (2007) JBC 282, 29170; Jenal & Malone (2006) Ann Rev Genet 40, 385; Christen (2006) JBC, 281, 32015
Please send your CV and contact information of two referees to:
Prof. Urs Jenal, Biozentrum
Focal Area of Growth and Development
Biozentrum, University of Basel
Klingelbergstrasse 70
CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland
e-mail: urs.jenal@unibas.ch
URL: http://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/jenal/index.htm
Education Candidates should hold a diploma or Master degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related areas.
Entrance upon Immediately
Duration of appointment 3-4 years
Is Jobsharing possible? no
Only for persons notified workless in Switzerland? no
Contact address Prof. Urs Jenal
Biozentrum
Klingelbergstrasse 50/70
CH-4054 Basel
Switzerland
Email urs.jenal@unibas.ch
Link to the company http://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/jenal/index.html
Keywords molecular biology, microbiology, development, signaling, cell cycle

7 PhD scholarships and 3 PostDoc fellowships related to the MELODY project are offered within the area of Wireless sensor networks at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications , NTNU and at the Department of Informatics , University of Oslo in collaboration with Rikshospitalet University Hospital and Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. Download the full announcement.
The scholarships are financed by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) under the VERDIKT program. The project is on medical sensing, localization, and communications using ultra wideband technology
(MELODY) for 7 years (2008-2015) and is a joint effort among Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, and
University of Oslo. The project will have strong collaboration with several top international universities and leading industry in areas of wireless technology and medical sensing. Information about the project can be found at http://www.melody-project.info.
The goal of the project is to develop more basic understanding of, and novel and more efficient principles for the above mentioned area, and address improvements in short range medical sensing,
localization, and energy-efficient and robust wireless communications for inside and on body applications.
1. Ultra Wideband Communication Three PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in the area of wireless sensor network and will focus on cognitive wireless sensor networks, signal processing for robust in-body/on-body communications, and distributed signal processing for communications (joint optimization of source-channel coding and modulation, (etc.), where energy minimization of and spectrum utilization are emphasized. Algorithms based on bio-inspired networks with self-awareness, learning capability, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) will be investigated. The overall optimization aims at the end-to-end throughput, minimization of delay and bit error rate/packet error rate, and the reduction of the effect of interferences
2. Microelectronics for Ultra Wideband Localization Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in microelectronics implementation for high precision in-body/on-body localization and will focus on time-domain implementations of impulse radio based solutions using wireless sensor network in nanometer scale microelectronics. The candidates must be able to handle the full design cycle for custom-designed microelectronics. Implemented solutions must be demonstrated in prototype setup. In conjunction with prototyping some programming skills for microcontrollers are required. Background in RF design would be an advantage.
3. Ultra Wideband Radar Two PhD and one Postdoc fellowships are available in ultra wideband (UWB) radar for medical application and will focus on short range sensing and imaging of human body. The team will be using a prototype UWB radar system for measuring heart beat and other vital signs parameters. The initial work will focus on determining optimal frequency range and signal processing methods for extraction of different body parameters, where time-frequency-space analysis, phased array imaging and other signal processing methods will be investigated.
PhD candidates working in Topic #1 will be enrolled at NTNU in Trondheim, while PhD candidates working in Topics #2 and #3 will be enrolled at the University of Oslo. The candidates in Trondheim will be associated with the Signal Processing Group at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at NTNU while candidates in Oslo will be associated with either Interventional Centre, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Micro Electronics Group, Department of Informatics, University of Oslo or Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). The candidates associated with FFI may require security clearance. They will all work in strong and active scientific environments, and the project will incorporate collaboration with several foreign partners, including National and
European industry. Absolute requirement is that active international publication ofresearch results in high impact, top peer-reviewed journals and conferences must be pursued.
We seek highly motivated individuals holding a masters degree or equivalent education in electrical/computer engineering, communication technology, microelectronics, or other relevant
disciplines. The candidates must formally be qualified for Ph.D. studies at NTNU or University of Oslo. General information about doctoral studies at NTNU and University of Oslo can be found at
http://www.ime.ntnu.no/Dr.gradsstudier and
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/index.html. It is required that the scholarship holders apply for, and are accepted for, the Ph.D. study program as soon as possible after hiring.
PhD positions are available for 3 years, where Postdoc positions are normally available for 2 years with possible extension up to 2 ad***ional years depending on obtained results and publications.
The salary and terms are according to the Norwegian state regulations. The PhD position salary will be at NOK 325 800 â?" 350 000 per annum, while the Postdoc position salary will be at NOK 400000 â?" 430000 per annum. Full salary during illness and five week paid holidays are according to the state regulations.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Project Manager Prof. Ilangko Balasingham (e-mail: ilangkob[at]rr-research.no; phone: +47 93459022 ), Prof. Svein-Erik Hamran, (e-
mail: sveinerik.hamran[at]ffi.no, phone +47 63807254 ), Prof. Tor Sverre Lande (e-mail: bassen[at]
ifi.uio.no, phone +47 22852455 ), or Prof. Tor Ramstad (e-mail: ramstad[at]iet.ntnu.no, phone: +47
73594314 ) for further information.
All applications must contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of transcripts with grades for bachelor and master degrees, and two letters of recommendations. In ad***ion the applications for Postdocs must also contain a PhD certificate. A good command of English is required for all candidates. Non-native English speaking international candidates must document their English
language proficiency through either TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT) or IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (test result of 7.0 or better).
The applicant should specify if the application is for one scholarship or several scholarships with reference number to Topic #1, #2 and/or #3. Incomplete applications will no be considered.
The application deadline is June 10, 2008. The application with all enclosures should be submitted before the application deadline to:
Prof. Ilangko Balasingham
Interventional Centre
Rikshospitalet
N-0027 Oslo
Norway
Deadline: June 10, 2008

PhD student in the field of surface interactions of cement phases
Thursday 22. May 2008
Company Empa
Workplace Dẳbendorf
Description Empa is a materials science and technology research institution. It belongs to the ETH domain and as such is an important element in education, science and innovation in Switzerland. The Laboratory for Concrete and Construction Chemistry is seeking for a
PhD student in the field of surface interactions of cement phases with chemical ad***ives
with a Master degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or related fields.
The topic of the 3 years PhD project is the study of surface interactions of cement phases or model substances with chemical ad***ives, e.g. superplasticizers. The thesis is a joint research project between Empa and the Technical University of Munich (supervisor: Prof. Dr. J. Plank). The PhD work will be performed at Empa in Dẳbendorf, Switzerland.
The dispersion mechanisms of modern superplasticizers will be studied by AFM (atomic force microscopy), zeta-potential and rheology measurement. Special focus lays on the detection of surface forces (van der Waals, steric, electrostatic) at the nanometer scale. Specially designed polymers will be used. For this purpose experimental techniques will have to be adopted.
Education We are looking for a creative, innovative person with a Master degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or related fields who has good verbal and written knowledge in English and preferably in German. Experiences with AFM techniques and/or the knowledge of the cement hydration and the interaction of cement with ad***ives as well as a strong background in materials science and good skills in design and operation of experimental set-ups are an advantage.
If you work independently and if you are motivated to perform scientific studies in an interdisciplinary group and eager to contribute to its scientific competence and output, then you are the person we are seeking for.
Entrance upon agreement
Duration of appointment 3 years
Remarks For further information please contact Dr. Josef Kaufmann, +41 44 823 40 95, josef.kaufmann@empa.ch. Applications should be accompanied by a CV, a list of publications and a letter of motivation.
Is Jobsharing possible? no
Only for persons notified workless in Switzerland? no
Contact address Empa
Dr. Josef Kaufmann
Laboratory for Concrete and Construction Chemistry
oberlandstrasse 129
CH-8600 Dẳbendorf
Switzerland
Email josef.kaufmann@empa.ch
Link to the company http://www.empa.ch/abt135

Company ETH Zẳrich
Workplace Zẳrich
Description Your PhD research will be part of a large interdisciplinary project that studies integrated water resources
management in the Zambezi river basin (http://www.zambezi.ethz.ch/twiki/bin/view/Zambezi). It will focus on issues of multi-level governance from a political science and economics viewpoint.

Education We are looking for a candidate who holds an MA/MSc in political science and/or economics. Ideally, applicants should have strong methodological skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, a keen interest in questions of political economy, good knowledge of political science, economic and political economy theories, and a strong command of English. Willingness and ability to spend several months in southern Africa to collect data and interact with local project partners is essential.

Entrance upon as soon as possible
Remarks We offer the successful candidate an intellectually challenging position in one of the leading political science research centers in Europe, an exciting opportunity to engage in field research in southern Africa, and the prospects of obtaining a PhD degree from ETH Zurich (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/phd/index). The position is funded for three years in the order of CHF 3''000.- / month. The advisors of the PhD thesis will be Prof. Thomas Bernauer (http://www.ib.ethz.ch) and Prof. Rolf Kappel (http://www.nadel.ethz.ch).
Is Jobsharing possible? no
Only for persons notified workless in Switzerland? no
Contact address We invite you *****bmit an application letter and CV, two letters of recommendation, and other application materials to ETH Zẳrich, Ms. Claudia Jenny, ETH Zurich, ETH Zentrum SEI G.1, CH-8092 Zurich (cjenny@icr.gess.ethz.ch), preferably in electronic form. The deadline is 30 June 2008.
Email cjenny@icr.gess.ethz.ch
Link to the company http://www.ethz.ch

Ph.D. students in Finance/Financial Economics at the Maastricht University and LIFE
Maastricht, 6200 MD, (Limburg), 38 hours per week Universiteit Maastricht


Job description
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AT2008.130.Ph.D. students in Finance/Financial Economics
Full-time Ph.D. students for research projects in the areas of Real Estate; Art Finance; Forward Premium Puzzle, Political, Economic and Financial Instability Risks: Role and Implications for International Financial Markets; Bank Lending; and Banking System Stability.
Requirements
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University Graduate
Ideally an MPhil or MSc in Economics, Finance, or Econometrics; interest in empirical research; strong academic record; excellent knowledge of English. Desire to pursue an academic career or to continue a career doing research in Financial Economics in the public/private sector.
Ad***ional information about the job:
Key words: Finance, Financial Economics.
Applicants should have a critical, inquiring mind and be research-oriented with the ability to investigate topics from a fundamenal and conceptual point of view.
Organization
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Universiteit Maastricht
Universiteit Maastricht (UM) the youngest university in the Netherlands, is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Currently UM has around 11500 students and 3,000 employees. Reflecting the universitys strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of law, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology.
Con***ions of employment
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Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro''s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 2 years of intensive coursework followed by 3 years of research
Maximum hours per week: 38
Ad***ional con***ions of employment:
Candidates with an MPhil or specialized MSc degree might qualify for a partial exemption from the coursework.
Ad***ional Information
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Ad***ional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
S. Kleimeier
Telephone number: 0031-43-3883733
E-mail address: s.kleimeier@finance.unimaas.nl
Finance Department secretariat
Telephone number: 0031-43-3883838
E-mail address: life@finance.unimaas.nl

Or ad***ional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
Application
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You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 by sending your application to:
Universiteit Maastricht
FEBA, HR-department
P.O.Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
E-mail address: recruitmentfeba@efb.unimaas.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT2008.130.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00349-1184.

This project evaluates the economic costs and benefits associated with alternative management practises of Genetically Modified (GM) crop technology. Specific research questions relating to the following issues will be examined: (i) a comparison of the costs of co-existence accruing to conventional crop producers and the potential benefits accruing to GM adopting producers (ii) factors affecting farmerõ?Ts attitudes to GM technology adoption and (iii) consumer willingness to pay for GM versus non GM food end products. This study will provide valuable lessons for policy by deepening our understanding of the economics of co-existence of conventional and GM crop technology.
The PhD student will be based part-time at the Rural Economy Research Centre, Teagasc and the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Business Section, School of Agriculture, Food Science & Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin. There is also the possibility that the student may spend a semester at a US university collaborating with experts in the area of consumer willingness to pay studies in relation to GM technology.
Requirements
Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science or related discipline
An interest in applied microeconomics in particular agricultural or environmental economics
Excellent quantitative skills.
Con***ions of employment Stipend: õ,ơ21,000 per annum (from which tuition fees must be paid) Duration of the contract: 3 years beginning September, 2008
Ad***ional Information Ad***ional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Dr. Fiona Thorne Email: fiona.thonre[ at ]teagasc.ie
Application Interested candidates should either post or email their CVs before June 13th to Dr. Fiona Thorne, RERC, Teagasc, Malahide Road, Kinsealy, Dublin 17, Fiona.thorne[ at ]teagasc.ie
Deadline: June 13th, 2008

PhD Scholarship Innovation and Market Selection: an Evolutionary Approach
CNRS-GREDEG, University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis, and Department for Research on Innovation and Competition (OFCE) - SciencesPo (France)
Description of the Subject: Aggregate productivity growth is the outcome of incumbent firms adopting new and superior techniques and (or) entering firms replacing exiting firms with better technologies. This research project will concern market selection mechanisms by characterising innovation as a process of selection (or acquisition) of more productive technologies within firms and a process of selection of firms itself. It will analyse both what happens inside the firms and what happens between firms on the market when firms are engaged in innovative or imitative processes. The first part of the research will be devoted to making a survey of empirical and theoretical analyses of industrial dynamics, which should focus on the relation between innovation and competition. The second part of the research will build a theoretical model of industrial dynamics in order to analyse rivalry and competition among heterogeneous firms. It will determine the market con***ions that allow firms to capture productivity gains from past investments. These market con***ions are critical to haracterising the dynamic equilibrium, similar to a so-called natural market structure. The third and last part will consist in developing an empirical analysis of the determinants of firmsâ?T entry and exit, using French census data. In its conclusion, this research will address critical issues concerning the objectives and channels of industrial policies defined as policies that support development of firms and innovation
Requirements: The successful candidate must be familiar with basic economic modelling and econometrics (master level). Knowledge of English is required. Proficiency in English and the willingness to learn French are appreciated.
This is a PhD public scholarship for three years, starting from September 2008 onwards, with an annual pay of 16,000 Euros before income tax. The candidate will be hosted at CNRS/GREDEG and OFCE/DRIC. GREDEG (CNRS and University of Nice Sophia Antipolis) is a research group in industrial economics. OFCE-DRIC (www.ofce.sciences-po.fr/index-uk.htm) is a department of the research centre in economics of Sciences-Po Paris, a leading French higher education institution. The Department for Research on Innovation and Competition (OFCE-DRIC), in association with the GREDEG, studies a broad set of topics related to structural change, innovation and trade. It has a strong emphasis on empirical approaches:
(i) for the analysis of economic performances of firms and countries engaged in innovation processes or concerned with the entry in new markets; (ii) for the evaluation of public policies (competition and
regulation policies, but also fiscal and banking ones). Its researchers combine a good grasp of economic theory with various econometric methods applied to firm and plant level datasets.
Supervisor: Jean-Luc Gaffard Professor of Economics, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and CNRS-GREDEG, Head of the Department for Research on Innovation and Competition (OFCE Centre de Recherche en Economie de Sciences-Po)
Location: CNRS-GREDEG / University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and OFCE Department for Research on Innovation and Competition, 250 Avenue Albert Einstein, 06560 Valbonne, France.
Application: Applications will be received no later than June 30 2008. A master degree is required. To apply send a hard-copy of a cover letter, a full CV, a letter of recommendation, and a scholarly work or a research paper to:
Prof. Jean-Luc Gaffard, OFCE-DRIC, 250 rue Albert Einstein, 06560 Valbonne, France, e-mail: jeanluc.gaffard[ at ]ofce.sciences-po.fr
Deadline: June 30 2008

Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS), ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) at ETH Zurich seeks a PhD Student (60%) interested in writing his/her PhD thesis in the context of a project on water management in the Zambezi river basin.
Research area: Your PhD research will be part of a large interdisciplinary project that studies integrated water resources management in the Zambezi river basin (http://www.zambezi.ethz.ch/twiki/bin/view/Zambezi). It will focus on issues of multi-level governance from a political science and economics viewpoint.
Your background: We are looking for a candidate who holds an MA/MSc in political science and/or economics. Ideally, applicants should have strong methodological skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, a keen interest in questions of political economy, good knowledge of political science, economic and political economy theories, and a strong command of English. Willingness and ability to spend several months in southern Africa to collect data and interact with local project partners is essential.
What we offer: We offer the successful candidate an intellectually challenging position in one of the leading political science research centers in Europe, an exciting opportunity to engage in field research in southern Africa, and the prospects of obtaining a PhD degree from ETH Zurich (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/phd/index). The position is funded for three years in the order of CHF 3õ?T000.- / month. The advisors of the PhD thesis will be Prof. Thomas Bernauer (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/) and Prof. Rolf Kappel (http://www.nadel.ethz.ch/).
Your application: We invite you *****bmit an application letter and CV, two letters of recommendation, and other application materials to ETH Zẳrich, Ms. Claudia Jenny, ETH Zurich, ETH Zentrum SEI G.1, CH-8092 Zurich (cjenny[a-t]icr.gess.ethz.ch), preferably in electronic form. The deadline is 30 June 2008.

A number of Ph.D.-scholarships at the Faculty of Engineering will be available as of 1st September 2008.
The scholarships may be sought by students who wish to obtain a PhD degree, either without or with a previous Masterõ?Ts degree, and who have agreed on a PhD project with a supervisor employed at the Faculty of Engineering.
For applicants with a relevant Masterõ?Ts degree, the scholarship will be for three years of study. The applications are evaluated based on a number of criteria: the quality of the applicant (publications, grades, references, etc.), the quality of the project, and the degree of co-financing (by the supervisor, a Ph.D.-school, or the applicant). Special consideration will be given to projects with relation to the strategic research areas of the faculty. However, some scholarships will be based on an open competition among the applicants.
The scolarships will be awarded within the Research Training Programmes at the Faculty:
õ? Robotics
õ? Energy Efficient and Environmentally Efficient Technologies
õ? Functional Materials and Nanotechnology
õ? Applied Mathematical Modelling
õ? Product Design and Innovation
The scholarship is salaried in accordance with the agreement on salaried Ph.D. students between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Association) or for students without a masters degree in accordance with the SU-law (the Danish State Education Grant and Loan Scheme Authority).
Further information about the Ph.D.-study can be found at the homepage of Faculty
The application is to be made using the official application form, which can be downloaded from the homepage of the Faculty of Engineering or can be requested from the faculty secretariat. Please note that before sending in an application you must have defined a PhD. project together with a supervisor at the Faculty of Engineering, who must co-sign your application together with the Department Head.
Please send three copies of the application and enclosures, marked õ?oPosition no 084061õ?, to the University of Southern Denmark, the Faculty of Engineering, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M. The application must be at the faculty 1st August 2008 at 12 noon, at the latest.

Link: http://www.scholarshipnet.info/postgraduate/uk-phd-studentship-in-economics-city-university-london/
The Department of Economics at City University, London, is able to offer a three-year studentship to a candidate who wishes to read for a PhD in Economics starting October 2008. The studentship will consist of full remission of fees for three years plus a subsistence grant of Ê13,500 per year. In return the successful candidate will be expected to provide up to 50 hours per year of undergraduate class teaching and mark 50 undergraduate coursework scripts. Ad***ional teaching and marking may be undertaken subject to approval of the studentõ?Ts supervisory panel and will be paid at our normal rates.
The areas of interest to the Department are:
Competition and regulation
Development Economics
Econometrics and economic theory
Financial economics
Health economics
History and philosophy of economics
Macroeconomics and international economics
For more information about current research activity in the Department, please go to this page, and follow the links from http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/staff.html to individual staff web pages. Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors in their research area with their proposal before making a formal application.
Application procedure.
Please follow the procedure indicated at this page, making clear that you wish to apply for the Departmental Studentship.
Your proposal should follow the format described at here.
Applications for the studentship must be received by Friday 18 July 2008. In the event of any queries, please contact the Senior Tutor for Research, Professor Giulia Iori: g.iori[ at ]city.ac.uk
Deadline: 18 July 2008