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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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Research Fellows and Research Scholar, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Singapore

As a subproject of “Sustainable Urban Waste Management for 2020”, which is funded by the National Research Foundation, this project will focus on recovery of energy from co-digestion of sludge and other wastes. We are looking for highly motivated Research Fellow and Research Scholar in the following research areas: anaerobic digestion, recovery of nutrients, energy recovery.

1. Research Fellow

Job Scope:

* Setting up and development of lab scale anaerobic digester
* Planning and monitoring laboratory experimental tests
* Development and optimization of system operating methodology
* Setting up the pilot plant, and co-ordinate and monitor the whole testing programme

Requirements:

* A recognized PhD Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology or related fields
* Familiar with Anaerobic Processes and microbiology.
* Familiarity with statistical packages for data analysis will be an advantage
* Preferably with about 2 years of relevant research experience and/or industrial background.
* Knowledge and experience in microbial communities analysis would be an advantage
* Team player with self-motivation and able to work independently
* Strong inclination for applied research and development work

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their application electronically to ExecDir-NEWRI@ntu.edu.sg on prescribed form obtainable from here.

Please indicate clearly the position applied for when submitting an application.
Deadline for application: 23 Aug 2010.

2. Research Scholar

Job Scope:

* Successful candidate will be enrolled in NTU as PhD student and studying the enhanced anaerobic process
* Successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, execution and co-ordination for the setting up of laboratory and pilot scale bioreactors
* In addition, candidate will be responsible for samples collection and analysis from both lab and pilot systems

Requirements:

* A recognized BS/BENG/MSc/MENG degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology or other related fields
* Have knowledge and experience on process development and bioreactor operation would be an advantage.
* Good planning and management skills
* A motivated individual with good communication skills.
* Have interest in conducting research and development projects.

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to send in their cv electronically to ExecDir-NEWRI@ntu.edu.sg

Please indicate clearly the position applied for when submitting an application.
Deadline for application: 23 Aug 2010

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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