August, 2010 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 72

Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Grid Computing for Landslide Modelling, UK

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This project will establish large-scale resource provisioning and sophisticated data mining for landslide modelling for use in risk reduction. It will couple Grid software, developed for the Large Hadron Collider, with proven, cutting-edge software in the field of slope hydrology and geotechnics. You will develop the current proof of principle system. The new system will include the following features: transparent use of large scale computing resources; secure, transparent storage and access to data and appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms with auditing, accounting and charging mechanisms.

You will have experience of the Python scripting language, as well as experience of Grid or Cloud computing. You will also have good knowledge of metadata management and proven ability to deliver sustainable software in an agile development environment. The project will be carried out as a partnership between Particle Physicists in the University of Bristol Department of Physics, and academics within the School of Geographical Sciences.

If you have received an application pack, please complete and return the enclosed application form in the envelope provided, together with a covering letter and a copy of your CV, including the details requested on the ‘Information in support of your application’ page of the application form.

Please note the following:
• We will only be able to consider you for this vacancy if you complete the application process outlined above – a CV alone will not be considered.
• Only include the information requested – copies of qualification, certificates, letters of reference, journal articles and any other additional documents are not required at this stage.
• It is important that you quote the reference number 15582 on the application form.
• The closing date for applications is 9.00am, 24th August 2010.
• We regret that we are unable to write to all applicants regarding the outcome of their application. Therefore, if you have not been invited for interview within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Neuroscience/Cell Biology, UK

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A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr Jonathan Hanley, to investigate the neuronal cell biological mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, which is thought to underlie learning and memory. Experiments will utilise molecular, biochemical and imaging techniques to study the signaling pathways and protein interactions that regulate AMPA receptor trafficking and/or dendritic spine morphogenesis in cell culture models of synaptic plasticity and/or ischaemia. The position will involve close collaboration with other members of the MRC Centre for Synaptic Plasticity at the University of Bristol.

The post is available on a fixed term basis for 3 years.

PICK1 interacts with a number of important proteins as part of this trafficking process (Hanley, 2008; Rocca et al., 2008), and we have recently found additional proteins that interact directly with AMPARs or PICK1, that are likely to be important in AMPAR trafficking and/or spine morphology (unpublished).
The aim of the project will be to elucidate the role of these proteins in AMPAR trafficking or dendritic spine morphogenesis in cell culture models of synaptic plasticity or ischaemia.
The MRC Centre for Synaptic Plasticity has state-of-the-art imaging facilities to enable a range of live and fixed-cell techniques, using confocal and wide-field microscopy. The project will involve the use of a variety of molecular and biochemical approaches to investigate protein-protein interactions, and to manipulate protein expression in primary neuronal cultures. Imaging will be carried out in neurons expressing shRNA and/or mutant proteins to analyse the dynamics of spine morphogenesis and receptor trafficking when these protein interactions are altered. In addition, collaborations with electrophysiologists in the MRC Centre will provide important information about the function of these pathways in synaptic transmission.
This work will provide important new information about the mechanisms that underlie physiological and pathological synaptic processes. The successful applicant will join an active and dynamic team and benefit from complementary interests and technical expertise in molecular and cellular neuroscience.
Application Deadline 15 September 2010
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Volcano Fluid Dynamics, UK

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The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol (UK) has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in volcano fluid dynamics, as part of a three-year multidisciplinary research project investigating gas-melt flow regimes in volcanic conduits and their characteristic acoustic signals, in conjunction with the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham. One year will be spent at the University of Nottingham to conduct laboratory experiments.

We are looking for a motivated scientist with experience in fluid dynamics (preferably both experimental and theoretical research) and a PhD in engineering, physical volcanology, or applied mathematics. You will carry out and interpret large-scale laboratory experiments to understand gas-liquid flow regimes in conduits and how these relate to eruption style and acoustic signals measured at volcanoes. You will collect and analyse laboratory data, develop physical models to interpret the data, and compare the results to infrasound recordings from volcanoes.

Role holders at this level will have very extensive experience of research leadership and related management/administration. They will enjoy a wide recognition for their expertise within the academic community internationally (as evidenced by conference invitations, journal editorships, office holding in specialist groupings, associations with appropriate Research Councils etc.). They will have made recognised and significant contributions to the developing knowledge and understanding of their research area. They will already have responsibilities for the creation, initiation, development and overall management of significant research programmes. They will ‘profess’ their discipline within the Department, as appropriate and consonant with the terms of their funding. They may also carry significant leadership roles within the Faculty or University.

Application Deadline 27 Aug 2010
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