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BEVA Trust Research Fellowship in Equine Science, UK

Applications are invited from those who have, or will have shortly completed a PhD in a relevant area and who wish to pursue post-doctoral research in any area of equine science. The intention is that the research project will focus on epidemiology or infectious diseases, particularly where the outcome of the research will be relevant in the developing world and may also result in improved equine welfare. The Fellowship is funded for a fixed term of three years.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 January 2011

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Sawyer Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Chicago: Humanities

The Sawyer Seminar on “Around 1948: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Global Transformation” at the University of Chicago invites applications for a residential Postdoctoral Scholar position at the Franke Institute for the Humanities for the academic year 2011-12. For fullest consideration, complete application materials are due by Tuesday, March 1. This research position carries a salary of $50,000 per year. The Postdoctoral Scholar organizes and leads the bi-weekly workshop and may offer a one-quarter research seminar in his/her area of expertise in the relevant department. Applicants must have filed their Ph.D. between 7/1/06 and 7/1/11, and may not hold any other appointment during the period of the Sawyer Scholar position. Application includes a brief statement detailing research goals and relation to the agenda of the Sawyer Seminar (500-1000 words); a current writing sample of up to 35 pages; and a CV, including names & contact information of three references.

Postdoctoral Application Deadline: March 1, 2011

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Senior Clinical Training Scholarships – Small Animal Surgery, UK

These Scholarships provide an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification. One Scholarship is available from 1 April 2011 and one from 1 July 2011. The Scholars will be trained in all aspects of small animal surgery, including soft tissue and orthopaedics. The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Surgery, and the Department is an Approved Centre for the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (orthopaedics).
The Scholarships are for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. They are subject to an initial monitoring period of six months, and to review on an annual basis.
The Scholars will be required to register for a Certificate and/or Diploma in the appropriate field. The training programme requires participation in the Department’s clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.
Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. Completion of an ECVS recognised internship or a minimum of two years’ experience in small animal practice is essential.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18.02.2011

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