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PhD Position in Department of Data-analysis, Ghent University, Belgium

/ May 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

The PhD student will be part of a research group focusing on the development and validation of new methods for the analysis of neuroimaging data. The position is financed by the Multidisciplinary Research Project “The Integrative Neuroscience of Behavioural Control”, an ambitious collaboration with experimental psychologists and clinical doctors.We are looking for a highly motivated candidate, who has ideally a master degree in physics, mathematics or engineering, knows at least one programming language (matlab, R, C, etc) and has an interest for multidisciplinary research. Anyway candidates with a medical/biological background and some programming expertise are also welcome to apply.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send an email with a letter explaining why you wish to do research on this theme, a CV and publication list, if any, to Daniele Marinazzo. The selections will go on until the position is filled.

Scholarship Application Deadline:2011-07-01

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Predoctoral Researcher Position at the Department of Plant Biotechnology and Genetics, Ghent University, Belgium

/ February 8, 2011 Leave a Comment

Interdisciplinary research project in the field of plant biology and biochemistry, using proteomics and functional genomics approaches to understand the function of plant proteases involved in cell death mechanisms regulating growth and development of plants.
Eligibility:
You are a Master in Biotechnology, Biology, Bio-engineer, Biochemistry or Biomedical sciences or you have obtained an equivalent degree.
-You read and speak scientific English fluently and you have good communication skills.
-You can work independently, yet you are a good team player.

Scholarship Application Deadline:2011-03-31

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Erasmus Mundus MARES Scholarship 2011, Belgium

/ January 11, 2011 Leave a Comment

MARES is a three-year world-class Joint Doctoral Programme offered by a consortium of 24 partner institutions (11 full partners and 13 associated members) originating from 14 countries.
Ghent University (Belgium) is the coordinator of MARES.
The MARES Doctoral Programme was approved for funding by EU in July 2010. First Doctoral candidates will start in the programme from September 2011 onwards. Applications for doctoral candidates will be open from 16 November 2010 onwards.
All MARES doctoral candidates will study with two of the partner institutions and will be awarded a joint Ph.D. degree (Doctorate in Marine Sciences).
In connection with the annual call for applications, the MARES doctoral programme will publish a catalogue of MARES PhD research topics within the applied scientific fields of Marine Ecosystem Health and Conservation.

Scholarship application Deadline: 15 January 2011

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