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Postdoctoral Researcher in Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics, UK

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We offer a 3-year post-doctoral position in Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics within the interdisciplinary group led by Dr. Lucarini. The position is funded through the EU-ERC project NAMASTE.

The research will focus on the analysis of the statistical mechanical properties of the climate systems using theoretical tools and models of various degrees of complexity. Attention will be devoted to the rigorous analysis of the response of the system to perturbations. The impact of stochastic forcings will also be addressed.

Informal contact details

Contact role: Principal Investigator

Contact name: Valerio Lucarini

Contact phone: +44 (0)118 3785573

Contact email: v.lucarini@reading.ac.uk

We invite you to apply online for this vacancy by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively, if you wish to apply using a hardcopy form please email recruitment@reading.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH or Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail).

Application closing date 03/09/2010

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PhD Studentship, Synthetic and Structure-Activity Studies on Hemokinin and Analogues, University of Reading, UK

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The peptide under initial investigation is hemokinin (HK1), a decapeptide member of the tachykinin family of peptides identified in the mouse with the sequence SRTRQFYGLM-NH2. The equivalent human peptides are termed “endokinins” and differ in a number of subtle ways from hemokinin. The biology of the peptides is not well understood, although it is believed they play an important part in the regulation of the circulatory system. The approach will be twofold involving both organic synthesis and molecular biology. (i) Synthesis of hemokinin analogues will be carried out in proof of concept studies using a novel general ligation strategy developed in the Harwood group that does away with the need for a cysteine residue at the N-terminus, and permits Fmoc protection for generating the C–terminus thioester. (ii) Binding to mouse tachykinin receptors will be studind using radiolabelled HK1 analogues to establish structure activity profiles and identify agonists/antagonists. The analogues will also be studied for their role in platelet function – specifically secretion, integrin affinity modulation and aggregation, and through studying the cell signalling generated by these and the cell lines, develop an understanding of which specific receptors are of importance for the responses observed. These studies mesh with current expertise and interests with the Bicknell and Gibbins groups and might be further extended to endokinin analogues. Applications forms are available from Mrs. Judy Butler, Postgraduate Secretary, Chemistry Department, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, Berks, RG6 6AD, Telephone Number: 01183786591 or by email j.m.butler@reading.ac.uk. Application Deadline October2010 Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-studentshipsynthetic-and-structure-activity-studies-on-hemokinin-and-analoguesuniversity-of-reading-uk/2010/08/10/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ScholarshipPositions+%28International+Scholarships+and+Financial+Aid+Positions%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail#ixzz0x8foh5VQ

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Music Scholarships 2010, University of Reading, UK

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The Music Scholarships are awarded for ability in musical performance, judged on the basis of auditions to be held at the University, annually in April. The auditions are adjudicated by a panel normally consisting of the University’s Director of Music, a member of the Institute of Education responsible for teaching in music, and others nominated by the Director of Music.

Vocal awards are offered for all voices (soprano, alto (male or female), tenor, baritone, bass). In the audition candidates will be expected to sight read and may be given aural tests. Fluency in reading conventional notation is normally expected. They will also be required to sing two contrasting pieces totalling no more than 10 minutes. Repertoire does not have to be classical, but the contrast is important. Accompaniment will be provided if required. The audition will include a short discussion of the candidate’s musical background and aims.

Instrumental awards are offered for all instruments. Grade VII or VIII of the Associated Board, where this is appropriate, will be regarded as the normal minimum level of attainment by candidates. In the audition candidates will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice, totalling not more than ten minutes. Repertoire does not have to be classical, but the contrast is important. Accompaniment will be provided if required. They will also be examined in sight reading. Candidates offering piano or organ will also be expected to sight read from a choral score and to accompany voices or instruments if required. The audition will include a short discussion of the candidate’s musical background and aims.

Those students holding vocal awards will be required to sing in both the University Chamber Choir and the University Chorus, to take singing lessons, and generally to participate in the University’s choral activities.

Those students holding instrumental awards will be required to play in the University Symphony Orchestra and the University Chamber Orchestra, the University Brass Band or other University ensembles as appropriate. Also to participate in and initiate chamber music, to take instrumental lessons, and generally to participate in the University’s instrumental activities. Those holding the keyboard scholarship shall be required to accompany choral rehearsals and to deputies from time to time for the Chorus pianist. Keyboard scholars shall also be given opportunities from time to time to conduct and coach.

Application Deadline Friday 25 March 2011

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