Physical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 446

Research Scientist Position, International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai

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In partnership with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and funded by USAID, the Middle East North Africa – Land Data Assimilation System (MENA-LDAS) is being developed at the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai. This research will generate data and scientific insight on regional surface- and ground-water resources.

The position is full-time fixed term (initially six months with the possibility of extension) with a competitive international package. The position is based at the ICBA campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Required Experience:

* Expertise in analysing GRACE, and if possible MODIS and TRMM data as well.
* Experience in working with numerical models (hydrology, hydrogeology, SVAT or climate).
* proven ability to handle/analyze spatio-temporal data sets relating to environmental monitoring and models as well as to remote sensing.
* Expertise in scientific programming (ideally FORTRAN, Unix or PERL).
* Experience with ENVI and ArcGIS.

Educational qualifications:
Masters-degree level education and advanced skills in Remote Sensing, Hydrological Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Collaboration with the other members of the MENA-LDAS team will be essential to the post, offering ample opportunities to broaden the successful applicant’s expertise.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 January 2011

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PhD Student for Molecular Carcinogenesis, Netherlands: Biomedical Sciences

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Recurring chromosomal abnormalities have been identified in a variety of cancers, but are most frequently associated with haematological malignancies such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These cytogenetic changes often cause gene fusions leading to expression of chimeric oncofusion proteins. In this project you will focus on unravelling the role of these oncofusion proteins in carcinogenesis. Your aim will be to identify the binding regions, the transcriptional consequences and epigenetic features associated with oncofusion protein expression. You will use next-generation sequencing to identify oncofusion protein target sites, which then will be further characterized, structurally as well as functionally, in relation to the aetiology of acute myeloid leukemia.

Requirements
You should have:
• an MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences/Biology/Molecular Life Sciences/Bioinformatics;
• experience in Molecular and Cell Biology and/or Bioinformatics;
• a strong affinity for fundamental research related to human disease;
• a well-structured working style;
• well-developed social and communication skills.

Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
Maximum salary per month, based on a fulltime employment: € 2,612 gross/month
The starting salary is € 2,042 per month and will increase to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year. PhD scale.
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 January 2011
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Africa Initiative Research Exchange Program for Canadian and African Students

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The Africa Initiative exchange program supports short-term academic placements for Africans and Canadians undertaking research on Africa. The program is building capacity by giving bright, highly-motivated students and scholars an opportunity to discover and impart new learning in a cross-cultural experience. Supported research covers five thematic areas – conflict resolution, energy, food security, health, and migration, with special attention to the cross-cutting issue of climate change.

Participants have the opportunity to further their research through the utilization of on-the-ground resources and research materials, as well as to develop international networks with fellow researchers and practitioners conducting work in a relevant field of study. Research results are presented and disseminated through a variety of public channels.

Current programming under the Africa Initiative Exchange Program is divided into two streams:

1. Short-Term Academic Placements for Africans in Canada

The program is available to graduate students enrolled at Makerere University in Uganda. Participants are hosted at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University and benefit from close ties with researchers at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). The program is offered to up to five students per academic semester and each student spends four months in Canada conducting research and contributing to the Africa Initiative’s programs.

2. Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant

The Africa Initiative’s Graduate Research Grant is designed to support relevant and unique research on Africa conducted by graduate students enrolled in a Canadian university. The grant is offered to up to fifteen recipients each year. Each recipient spends as many as three months in Africa conducting research funded by the program. Current programming is only open to Canadian students. Additional programming for African students will be announced in 2011.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
For Short Term Academic Placements for Africans in Canada- 31 December 2010
For Africa Initiative Graduate Research Grant- 31 January 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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