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One Postdoctoral and one PhD Position in Over-Expression, Biochemistry and Structure of Membrane Transport Proteins, Switzerland

/ January 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

Our vision is to assess the structure, supramolecular organization and dynamics of membrane transport proteins by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray crystallography (XRC). To this end, we clone, over-express, purify and crystallize transport proteins in 2- (2D) and 3-dimensions (3D). 2D crystals are analyzed by TEM/electron crystallography and AFM, while 3D crystals by XRC. Tasks of the successful candidates will involve cloning, over-expression and purification of pro- and eukaryotic membrane transport proteins for functional and structural studies. Our work is part of the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) TransCure – From transport physiology to identification of therapeutic targets.

Required qualifications The Postdoc / Ph.D. candidate should have a Ph.D. / Master degree in molecular biology or biochemistry. Experience with the over-expression in bacteria and yeast, and with the biochemistry of membrane proteins is compulsory. Experience with transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy or X-ray crystallography would be an advantage.
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 2011
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Scholarship of Faculty of Computer Science and Technology Scholarship

/ October 12, 2010 Leave a Comment

Job Description: We are seeking five PhD students across a range of systems. In particular, we are seeking two PhD students to investigate the implications of photonic networks on future large-scale computer systems (such as data centres or scientific computers) with a focus on power consumption reduction. The work will involve modelling large systems of chip multiprocessors with photonic interconnect using FPGA-based emulation.

These two positions are funded by the EPRSC grant EP/I004157/1 (for more details see (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/H040536/1)

We are seeking a further three PhD students for the ‘INTelligent Energy awaRE NETworks’ (INTERNET) project whose vision is to reduce the carbon footprint of ICT networks by at least an order of magnitude – along with a corresponding reduction in non-renewable energy consumption. PhD students would perform complimentary work across topics including: the investigation of energy-aware network protocol design and implementation for the migration of virtualised systems, performing research into the models of energy usage of networks in and between data centres, and the design and implementation of novel hardware-software interfaces. These three positions are funded by the EPSRC grant EP/H040536/1 (for more details see (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/ViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/H040536/1)

Candidates should have a 1st class degree in computer science, electronic engineering, mathematics or a closely related discipline, ideally with experience in one or more of the following:

* Computer architectures

* Computer networks

* Virtualization and migration

* Physical layer digital and/or optical communications

* Digital design, FPGA programming, Hardware Description Languages

Application deadline: 1 December 2010

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Scholarship Program for International Students

/ October 12, 2010 Leave a Comment

Scholarship Program for international students to pursue their postgraduate programmme in European institutions.

Job Description: MERIT is a multi-track research oriented Master programme within the guidelines of the Bologna process whose scope is Information and Communication Technologies.MERIT is a European 2-year post-graduate programme taught in English at the following institutions:
– Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain
– Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden
– Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), formerly University of Karlsruhe, Germany
-Politecnico di Torino (PdT), Torino, Italy
-Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), Louvain, Belgium

MERIT Erasmus Mundus Category A student scholarships are addressed for highly qualified non-European students willing to study the MERIT programme in two of the above institutions beginning September 2011. The number of MERIT Erasmus Mundus Category A student scholarships for the MERIT course 2011-2013 has not yet been determined.
Additional Category A student scholarships for students under the Western Balkans and Turkey Window will also be granted.

MERIT Erasmus Mundus Category B student scholarships are addressed for highly qualified European students willing to study the MERIT programme in two of the above institutions beginning September 2011. The number of MERIT Erasmus Mundus Category B student scholarships for the MERIT programme 2011-2013 has not yet been determined.

The MERIT academic program is organized in 3 Areas of Knowledge and their corresponding 9 Specialisation
tracks which can be studied in any two of the institutions indicated below:
a) Microwave, Antennas, Remote Sensing and Photonics (UPC, KTH, PdT, KIT, UCL)
1. Microwaves and RF Circuits and Systems (UPC, PdT, UCL)
2. Antennas and EM modelling (UPC, PdT, KIT)
3. Remote Sensing and Imaging (UPC, KIT)
European Area of Higher Education
4. Photonics (KTH, KIT)
b) Wireless and Optical Communication Systems and Networks (UPC, KTH, PdT, KIT; UCL)
5. Information Transmission and Wireless Communication Systems (UPC, KTH, UCL)
6. Wireless Network Management (KTH, PdT)
7. Optical Communication Systems and Networks (UPC, PdT, KIT)
c) Multimedia Signal Processing (UPC, KTH, UCL)
8. Image and Video Processing (UPC, UCL)
9. Speech and Language Technologies (UPC, KTH)

Students applying for the MERIT Erasmus Mundus student scholarships must include up to 4 specialization options which can be:
a) Any of the 9 specialization tracks.
b) Any of the 3 AoK.
c) Indifferent.
In addition, students should also indicate which university they prefer, if any, for the second year of studies.

Deadline:
Online Application System: 1st December 2010
Deadline for online application: 17:00 (CET) January 11th 2011.
Notification of Scholarships: April-May 2011.
Start of MERIT studies: August-September 2011.

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