BioToP offers a research-based doctoral education at the interface of basic and applied science in the field of protein biotechnology. Supported by a thriving scientific environment and state-of-the-art facilities, BioToP aims at a comprehensive and interdisciplinary training in the fields of: -structure-function analysis, engineering and design of proteins. -protein synthesis, targeting and post-translational modifications. -expression systems and cell factories. -bioinformatics and molecular modelling. The BioToP-specific educational programme comprises lectures, seminars and instructional courses that complement the research work in the participating groups. Highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality are invited to apply. Each position is funded for a minimum of three years according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. Additional financial support is available for research stays abroad and the attendance of international conferences. Application deadline: September 30th, 2010 Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/international-phd-programme-in-biomolecular-technology-of-proteins-biotop-austria/2010/08/06/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ScholarshipPositions+%28International+Scholarships+and+Financial+Aid+Positions%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail#ixzz0xQ1qpfhT
International PhD Programme in Biomolecular Technology of Proteins (BioToP), Austria
PhD Scholarships in Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology, Denmark Technical University
The scholarships are supported by several research grants (MIRESOWA, DW Biofilter, Ecodesign MBR) with the objective to develop and optimize biotechnological solutions for drinking water and wastewater handling.
The drinking water projects have a specific emphasis on analyzing and optimizing biological rapid sand filtration technologies for both bulk and trace pollutant removal. The wastewater project has a specific emphasis on analyzing and optimizing autotrophic N removal in membrane-bioreactors. In both projects, candidates are sought with training and interest in one or more of the following: molecular microbial ecology, bioprocess engineering, and process modeling.
The successful candidates will be employed at DTU Environment within the framework of the Urban Water Technology graduate school (www.urbanwatertech.dk), and work under the supervision of the PIs and post-doctoral associates. DTU Environment offers state-of-the art chemical, microbial, and biomolecular analytical facilities, process laboratories, and equipment to execute this project. These project benefits from several interactions (and possible research exchanges) with other leading research groups in DK, EU, and USA and interactions with leading-edge technology providers.
This research is supported by the projects MIRESOWA, DW Biofilter, and EcoDesign MBR, funded by the Danish Council for Strategic Research (DSF).
The 6 PhD scholarships
PhD1: Molecular mapping of the diversity of ammonia and iron/manganese oxidizing bacteria at full-scale biological rapid sand filters.
PhD 2 & 3: Analysis and optimization of conditions that drive biological ammonia or iron/manganese removal in bench-scale rapid sand filters.
PhD 4: Model-based Analysis and Optimization of biological rapid sand filters at pilot and full-scale.
PhD 5: Trace pollutant removal via bioreactive barriers in groundwater extraction wells: Characterization and enhancement of microbial processes
PhD 6: Molecular and microscopic analysis of spatial and metabolic interactions in nitritation/annamox bioaggregates
Qualifications
The successful candidates will have a high motivation for research and solid written and oral communication skills. The applicants will enjoy working in and contributing to an international and cross-disciplinary research team. English is the operational language of the department.
At the date of appointment, candidates must have obtained a M. Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology or related discipline, evidence of research experience, and significant exposure to one or more of the following fields: basic molecular microbiology; microbial ecology; mathematical modeling and computational analysis applied to environmental/microbial systems; bioreactor technology.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students.
The positions are available for a three-year period with start from 1 September 2010 or as soon as possible.
NGS Scholarship (NGSS),NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
The NGS Scholarship is awarded to talented students with an aptitude for innovative, high calibre PhD research.
Terms
* Monthly stipend of S$3,200 up to 4 years of the PhD studies, or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
* Payment of full tuition fees up to 4 years of PhD or up to date of graduation, whichever is earlier.
* Other allowances include
1. computer allowance
2. book allowance
3. conference allowance.
* Student must commit to PhD from the outset, cannot exit with MSc.
* No bond
Eligibility
* Opens worldwide.
* Graduates with a passion for research.
* Graduates with at least 2nd Upper Honours, or equivalent qualifications.
* GRE is compulsory for students applying from overseas. Only strongly recommended for graduates from local institutions, e.g. NUS or NTU.
* TOEFL is compulsory (ONLY applicable for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not in English).
Condition
* Students are not eligible for the President’s Graduate Fellowship (PGF).
* Award is renewable, subject to satisfactory academic performance of CAP ? 3.8 at the end of every semester.
Supervisors
NGS members in NUS and Duke-NUS in integrated research programmes.
Closing Date 15 September 2010
