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.
PhD Student in Autonomic Optical Networks, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
The Department of Electrical Engineering covers the application of electrical phenomena with respect to energy transfer, telecommunication, and calculation and processing of information and the technology involved. Both hardware, in the form of electronic and/or optical circuits and accessories, and software, in the form of system software for electro-technical application, are the subject of study. Existing and new electrical and/or optical components and systems are analyzed, designed and realized. In addition, the maintenance of these systems is the subject of research, as is the relevance for society of electrical engineering and informatics.
This full-time position is within the Electro-Optical Communication Systems (ECO) group, part of the COBRA Research Institute, in the Department of Electrical Engineering. In the ECO group, research is done in the area of optical fiber communication networks and their supporting techniques, ranging from ultra-high capacity long distance transport and ultra-fast optical signal processing, to optical fiber techniques for providing broadband services to the user in access networks and in-home networks. Particularly relevant to this vacancy is the work on fiber-wireless communication, which we want to explore in the context of autonomic networking techniques.
The group is participating in the Netherlands Institute for Research on ICT (NIRICT). NIRICT comprises all ICT research of the three technical universities in the Netherlands: Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, and the University of Twente. NIRICT brings together over 70 research groups from the disciplines of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and several ICT application domains. More than 1200 researchers collaborate, which makes NIRICT the most important ICT academic research partner in the Netherlands.
Requirements
Candidates for this position should have a strong MSc degree in electrical engineering or computer science (with hardware orientation), with emphasis on networking and/or network management. He/she should have a strong affinity with data communication techniques (optical and/or wireless) and some hands-on experience with computer programming.
Previous experience in any of the following areas will be considered as an advantage:
* reconfigurable networks (e.g., optical, wireless or ad-hoc networks)
* FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) programming
* virtual and/or overlay networks (e.g., peer-to-peer networks)
* control theory
* machine learning (e.g. statistics)
* context-aware systems (e.g., context modeling and management)
* network performance analysis, characterization, optimization and simulation
* track record of scientific publications
The ability to collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team is of paramount importance, since autonomic networks require a close interaction with computer scientists and electrical engineers. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate excellent team-working.
Application Deadline 05-09-2010
The Department of Electrical Engineering covers the application of electrical phenomena with respect to energy transfer, telecommunication, and calculation and processing of information and the technology involved. Both hardware, in the form of electronic and/or optical circuits and accessories, and software, in the form of system software for electro-technical application, are the subject of study. Existing and new electrical and/or optical components and systems are analyzed, designed and realized. In addition, the maintenance of these systems is the subject of research, as is the relevance for society of electrical engineering and informatics.
This full-time position is within the Electro-Optical Communication Systems (ECO) group, part of the COBRA Research Institute, in the Department of Electrical Engineering. In the ECO group, research is done in the area of optical fiber communication networks and their supporting techniques, ranging from ultra-high capacity long distance transport and ultra-fast optical signal processing, to optical fiber techniques for providing broadband services to the user in access networks and in-home networks. Particularly relevant to this vacancy is the work on fiber-wireless communication, which we want to explore in the context of autonomic networking techniques.
The group is participating in the Netherlands Institute for Research on ICT (NIRICT). NIRICT comprises all ICT research of the three technical universities in the Netherlands: Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, and the University of Twente. NIRICT brings together over 70 research groups from the disciplines of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and several ICT application domains. More than 1200 researchers collaborate, which makes NIRICT the most important ICT academic research partner in the Netherlands.
Requirements
Candidates for this position should have a strong MSc degree in electrical engineering or computer science (with hardware orientation), with emphasis on networking and/or network management. He/she should have a strong affinity with data communication techniques (optical and/or wireless) and some hands-on experience with computer programming.
Previous experience in any of the following areas will be considered as an advantage:
* reconfigurable networks (e.g., optical, wireless or ad-hoc networks)
* FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) programming
* virtual and/or overlay networks (e.g., peer-to-peer networks)
* control theory
* machine learning (e.g. statistics)
* context-aware systems (e.g., context modeling and management)
* network performance analysis, characterization, optimization and simulation
* track record of scientific publications
The ability to collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team is of paramount importance, since autonomic networks require a close interaction with computer scientists and electrical engineers. Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate excellent team-working.
Application Deadline 05-09-2010
