university of exeter | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 8

University of Exeter Foundation Scholarships for International Students, UK: Science, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Computer Science and Maths

/ February 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

The University of Exeter and INTO University of Exeter invite applications for the University of Exeter Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships have been created to assist international fee-paying students who need to complete a Foundation Programme before enrolling on a University of Exeter undergraduate degree programme.
The scholarships are available to all international students applying for the following  into University of Exeter Foundation pathways:
• Foundation pathway in Science Leading to an undergraduate degree in College of Life and Environmental Sciences
• Foundation pathway in Humanities, Law and Social Sciences Leading to an undergraduate degree in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies or the College of Humanities
• Foundation pathway in Computer Science and Maths Leading to a degree in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
The Foundation programme commences in September 2011 and January 2012. Successful completion of the appropriate Foundation pathway (subject to meeting specified grades for entry) guarantees students progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Exeter.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011

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University of Exeter, Associate Research Fellow in Ecotoxicology of Manufactured Nanoparticles 2011 in UK

/ February 3, 2011 Leave a Comment

Peninsula Medical School, within the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, is widely regarded as the strongest of the new medical schools in the UK. It has established an excellent reputation for high quality educational programmes and has a high quality and expanding research portfolio. From the outset the School has sought to build an international research reputation, to complement its innovative educational programme, through tight focus on areas of strength and exploitation of its pan-peninsula status.

Based within the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, you will assist in developing a major programme of research within the main areas of interest of the ECEHH including a) evaluation of the effects of environmental chemicals on human health b) effects of climate (change) and oceans on health c) opportunities for health improvement from the environment d) clinical photobiology.

You will study the bioavailability and biological effects of novel next generation nanomaterials on the environment and on human health, supported through close collaboration with physical scientists within the centre and a wider team of collaborating researchers across Europe. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a biological or environmental science, and will ideally have some experience in measuring sublethal biological endpoints, bio-imaging techniques, and/or working with cell cultures and aquatic organisms. A PhD in a biological or environmental science would be an advantage.

An enthusiastic interest in environment and human health issues and the ability to work well as part of a team would be an advantage. In return, you will benefit from the excellent research infrastructure provided by the Centre, including exceptional opportunities for training and career development.

This is a fixed-term position until 31st December 2012. The post will be appointed to the University of Exeter and will be based in Truro. Please note that we are unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post.

Salary will be on the Associate Research Fellow scale of £24,273 – £27,319, with access to further contribution points rising to £30,747.

Application Deadline: 4th February 2011

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University of Exeter, Associate Research Fellow Epidemiology or Statistics 2011 in UK

/ February 3, 2011 Leave a Comment

Peninsula Medical School, within the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, is widely regarded as the strongest of the new medical schools in the UK. It has established an excellent reputation for high quality educational programmes and has a high quality and expanding research portfolio. From the outset the School has sought to build an international research reputation, to complement its innovative educational programme, through tight focus on areas of strength and exploitation of its pan-peninsula status.

This post will support a grant funded research project on age-related diseases, with a special focus on the effects of common genetic variation. Conditions of interest include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease. There will be opportunities to develop your own research interests within the project.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated scientist to an Associate Research Fellow position. You will have a degree in epidemiology, statistics, bioinformatics or equivalent and have a knowledge and experience of undertaking statistical analyses of human study genetic and other data.

A PhD in a relevant subject or evidence of PhD level research outputs would be desirable as would skills in statistical analysis, including use of relevant software

This is a University of Exeter appointment and will be based in Exeter.

Please note that we are unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post.

Salary will be on the Associate Research Fellow scale of £24,273 – £27,319, with access to further contribution points rising to £30,747

Point on scale will be determined by knowledge, skills and experience, and will be clarified following interview. The post will be fixed term until 30th April 2012.

Application Deadline: 8th February 2011

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