life science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 2

Postdoctoral Associate Position, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Poland

Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders is currently recruiting Postdoctoral Associate to undertake a project: “Molecular Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance and Beta-cell Failure in Type 2 Diabetes”.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in the fields of life sciences no more than four years of post-doctoral training and have extensive experience in molecular biology, cell biology and/or biochemistry.

Scholarship Application Deadline
: 10 April 2011

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7 PhD Student Fellowships for Research Topics in Various Fields in Natural and Life Sciences, JSMC, Germany

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally unites different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts, and environmental interactions) into a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School with over 150 PhD students who are educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. Five faculties of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutes as well as 13 partner companies are participating in this cutting-edge research and training program that includes an innovative PhD program, career development, and intensive sociocultural care. Three existing Research Training Groups and 12 other cooperative research projects collaborate in integrating novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

The Graduate School of Excellence ‘JSMC’ invites applications for

7 PhD Student Fellowships for research topics in various fields in Natural and Life Sciences

We expect:
• a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, etc.). Candidates about to obtain their degree are welcome to apply.
• high motivation and interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the JSMC
• creativity and interest in shaping your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English (the language of instruction at the JSMC)

We offer:
• a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research conditions
• a PhD stipend paid for three years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
• a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
• a top-level PhD training program with courses in state-of-the-art research technologies and soft skills
• Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively town with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centers of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

Scholarship Application Deadline:29 April 2011

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2012 L’Oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Life Science

UNESCO L’Oreal acknowledges the efforts of female scientist/researchers, possessing proven track record of Research and Academic Excellence, for which they have announced a prestigious award.
Eligibility Criteria
You are welcome to enter into a global competition, for the female researchers’ in the field of Life Sciences, provided you:
You are holding a doctoral (PhD) degree in any field of Life Sciences.
Are recognized for your outstanding personal scientific excellence.
Are (currently) actively involved in scientific research.
Focused area of research is in any field of the Life Sciences.
Are nominated by your employing institution (academic or R&D organization
Posses an impressive record of international recognized research publications (single authored or as first author)
May posses research work which is patented in your name.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 April 2011

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