February, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 91

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Membrane Pump Structure and Function, UK

Applications are invited from post-doctoral scientists to join a group directed by Professors Vassilis Koronakis and Colin Hughes, using molecular, biochemical, biophysical and structural biology approaches to study TolC-dependent tripartite pumps that direct (type I) protein toxin secretion and (multi)drug efflux by bacteria.

Applicants should have a PhD and a background in biochemistry and molecular biology, and experience in biochemical, biophysical and/or structural biology approaches would be beneficial. The successful candidate will apply biochemical approaches e.g. site-specific cross-linking, ITC, fluorescence spectroscopy, to study membrane proteins and complexes, and mechanisms of export and efflux.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 18 February 2011.

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MS and PhD Scholarship, Wireless and Mobile Communication System LAB in Chosun University, Korea: wireless networks and multimedia communication

Wireless and Mobile Communication System (WMCS) LAB in Chosun university is recruiting applicants who are interested in the admission of (MS, PhD, and integrated Master’s & PhD) graduate courses in Korea.
Wireless and Mobile Communication System (WMCS) Laboratory of Chosun university, Korea, conducts theoretical and experimental study of wireless networks and multimedia communication by integrating various kinds of communication technologies and network protocols, and evaluating their performances. Currently, we are concerned on protocols and QoS control over wireless sensor network, wireless mesh network, mobile WiMAX, and so on.

* Language requirement : English fluency
(TOEFL PBT 550, CBT210, IBT 80, IELTS 5.5 or higher)

* Academic background : 1. Degree on Electronics or Computer science engineering

2. grades/marks/score of 85% or higher from the previous attended institution
* Research support (if you’re qualified for the following scholarship program

Full scholarship programs
1. KGSP (http://www.niied.go.kr)
2. Global IT scholarship program
– Chousn university provides dormitory accessibility.
– All research facilities are supported such as computers, simulation tools, and experiment environment.

Please contact me with your C.V if you’re interested.
* Contact : WMCS LAB , Prof. Jae-Young Pyun (jypyun-at-chosun.ac.kr) in Chosun university, Korea

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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Cyprus America Scholarship Program (CASP), USA: All fields except Medicine and Dentistry

The Cyprus-America Scholarship Program (CASP) offers scholarships for Cypriot students wanting to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the United States. The CASP competition is open for Bachelor’s Degrees in all fields except Medicine and Dentistry. Grants are for study at accredited U.S. universities beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year. A Bachelor’s Degree in the United States usually takes four years. The scholarship is for a maximum amount of $25,000 each year, for a maximum total of $100,000.   If the length of the program is less than four years, the scholarship award will be reduced accordingly. Scholarship grantees are expected to apply for financial assistance directly from the U.S. institutions, in addition to receiving the CASP scholarship. Financial assistance from the university could come in various forms i.e.: scholarship, direct grant, loan and/or work-study program. This assistance is usually renewable depending on the availability of university funds and satisfactory academic performance. Travel costs are not included in the grants.

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 29, 2011

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