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An EPSRC-funded postdoctoral post is available in the Molecular Magnetism Group (Dr Joris van Slageren).  The project will use frequency domain magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study the magnetic anisotropy of single-molecule magnets and similar materials.  Single-molecule magnets are very promising for applications in new data storage systems and possibly quantum computing.  We aim to identify novel strategies for increasing the blocking temperatures of single-molecule magnets.  State-of-the-art equipment is available, including a frequency domain magnetic resonance spectrometer, SQUID magnetometer with ac capabilities, magnetic circular dichroism and X-band EPR spectrometers.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in chemistry or physics.  Experience in molecular magnetism, spectroscopy, and/or low-temperature methods will be an advantage.  The successful candidate will tackle exciting contemporary challenges in a very well-equipped and modern environment with outstanding facilities and support.  There will be ample opportunities for research visits and conference participation.

Salary will be within the range £25,888 - £27,466 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.  This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of up to three years, depending on qualifications and experience.

Further details are available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~pczjv.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/SCI520X1.  If you are unable to apply on-line please send a detailed CV, including a list of publications, with the names and addresses of two academic referees, to Dr J van Slageren, School of Chemistry, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.  Email: Slageren@Nottingham.ac.uk.  Please quote ref. SCI/520X1.  Closing date: 17 November 2008.

The laboratory of Jay Hegdé at the Brain Discovery Institute at the
Medical College of Georgia has an immediate opening for a
postdoctoral researcher.

We study the neural mechanisms of visual perception as statistical
(Bayesian) inference. We use a variety of research methods,
including multiunit recordings in awake, behaving monkeys, fMRI in
humans and monkeys, psychophysics and computational modeling.
Strongly motivated, self-driven individuals with prior experience in
at least one of these fields and the desire to gain expertise in one
or more of the others are especially encouraged to apply.

The laboratory is one of several highly collegial and interactive
groups at the Brain Discovery Institute. The Institute is an
exciting new center for systems neuroscience, with plans for rapid
expansion in the immediate future. Medical College of Georgia has
strong research programs in other neuroscientific disciplines,
including molecular, cellular and developmental neuroscience, and a
variety of related clinical disciplines. Opportunities for research
collaborations also exist at the adjacent VA Hospital.

Augusta, the second largest city in Georgia, is renowned
internationally for its annual Masters golf tournament. Known as the
'Garden City', Augusta features picturesque neighborhoods, low cost
of living, and plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Larger metropolitan areas such as Atlanta and Columbia, SC are within
two hours' drive, as are many scenic destinations, including the Blue
Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast.

To apply, please send (i) curriculum vitae and (ii) a cover letter
describing research accomplishments and interests, and have two
letters of recommendation sent to Jay Hegdé at the address below,
preferably as email attachments. In addition, please apply online at
www.mcg.edu/Jobs for position #8827. For informal inquiries, or to
set up an appointment at the upcoming Society for Neuroscience
meeting, please send an email.

Medical College of Georgia is an AA/EEO/Equal Access/ADA Employer.

Contact Information:
Jay Hegdé, PhD
Brain Discovery Institute
CL-3157
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA, USA
Tel.: +1 706 721 5129 (office)
Tel.: +1 858 405 0908 (mobile)
Fax: +1 706 721 8727
Email: jhegde AT mcg.us
URL: www.hegde.us

A 30 months Post-Doctoral Fellowship starting January 2009 is
offered in Lyon
(France) to investigate human cognition during sleep and dreaming using
behavioural, electrophysiological and neuroimaging methods.

Education in cognitive neuroscience, and/or social psychology and/or
cognitive psychology
and/or psychoacoustic and/or linguistic will be expected.
Familiarity with electrophysiology (intra-cerebral or scalp) and/or
neuroimaging techniques
(fMRI and PET) will be appreciated.
Familiarity or education in psychoanalysis is welcome.
Finally, an interest in dreaming and/or education and/or experience
in experimental
investigation of dreaming will be favoured.

The Fellow will participate in the designing of protocols, methods of
data analysis (e.g.
analysis of dream reports), data acquisition, data analysis, writing
of scientific article.

Only fellows with a PhD will be considered. In order to candidate,
please send a CV to
perrine.ruby [ à ] inserm.fr fabien.perrin [ à ] univ-lyon1.fr

Location: Lyon, France
Researchers in charge of the projet : Perrine Ruby (U821) Fabien
Perrin (UMR5020)
LAB : INSERM U821 (http://u821.lyon.inserm.fr/index.php)

INSERM - U821
Brain Dynamics and Cognition
Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier, Bât. 452
69675 BRON CEDEX - France

phone : 00 334 72 13 89 21
fax : 00 334 72 13 89 01
http://u821.lyon.inserm.fr/index.php
perrine.ruby [ à ] inserm.fr

PhD/PostDoc - Computational Cognitive Neuroimaging

Applications are invited for a PhD or PostDoc position in the
'Cognitive Neuroimaging Group' (http://www.kyb.mpg.de/noppeneygroup/
index.html) at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics.
Projects will combine fMRI and computational modelling to investigate
the neural basis of category learning. The position is supervised by
Dr Uta Noppeney, in collaboration with Prof Peter Dayan (Gatsby
Computational Neuroscience Unit, UCL) and Prof Bernhard Schölkopf
(machine learning department, MPI).

The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics provides an
excellent multi-disciplinary and interactive research environment
combining expertise in neurophysiology, psychophysics, machine
learning and development of MRI methodology.

Applicants should combine interest in neuroscience with a strong
mathematical and analytical background and have a master/diploma or
equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Physics, Computer Science or
related areas. The Ph.D./PostDoc position is funded by a MPI stipend.

Applications including a CV, a statement of research interests, and
the names and full contact details of two referees should be sent to:
uta.noppeney [ à ] tuebingen.mpg.de

The closing date for applications is 2 October 2008.

The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Centeris is now one of the NCI-designated Cancer Centers.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with good knowledge and great interest in cellular & molecular biology and immunology. The laboratory functions as an integrated translational research program with the goal of designing and developing new immunotherapies and immunologic strategies for cancer treatment and prevention. The project is focused on effector and regulatory molecules controlling cancer specific lymphocytes before and during immunotherapy, especially studying a negative immunoregulatory mechanism used for immune evasion in tumor microenvironment.

Ongoing studies involve (1) analysis and utilization of both characterized and newly found costimulatory molecules from the perspective of cancer immunology; (2) molecular and cellular characterization of lymphocyte-tumor cell-stromal cell interactions; (3) the discovery of antigenic determinants expressed in tumor stromal cells as novel targets; (4) the development of new animal models that can be employed in preclinical studies to most reflect human clinical trials. Although most of the studies focus on the discovery of new principles through mouse-based work, there may be potential for translating discoveries into the clinic. There also have an opportunity to gain knowledge of infection immunology by interacting with the infection research group in the center.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in immunology or molecular biology. Applicants with animal handling and/or tumor immunology experience are preferred. The position is available immediately. Appointment duration is up to 3 years. Stipends are commensurate with education and experience.

Application

Please lease send CV, copies of publications, and names of three references to:

Bin Zhang M.D. Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine Hematology & Medical Oncology
Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC)
University of Texas Health Science Center
2040 Babcock, Suite 201
San Antonio, TX 78229

Email: Zhangb3@uthscsa.edu

Industry Sponsor: THERMACORE Europe

Scholarship circa £19,200
Closing Date: 26 September 2008

Our prestigious 4 year Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme in Environmental Technology is sponsored by the EPSRC. The programme offers environmentally focussed research, in an industrial setting, along with personal and professional development to research engineers whilst they study towards their Doctorate.

Research Project: Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Compact Thermal Devices
This is a very challenging research area and is receiving an increased interest from the national and international scientific and industrial community. The modelling of single/two-phase flow, heat transfer and pressure drop is vital to improve design and simulation of compact and ultra-compact heat exchangers, which play an increasingly crucial role in energy conservation and protection of the environment.

The successful applicant will join an established research group currently working on thermofluid aspects of heat exchangers, where s/he will receive immediate support in experimental and analytical aspects of single/two-phase flow heat transfer research. S/he will also get the chance to use state-of-the-art commercial software for the design and simulation of heat transfer equipment. The successful applicant would be intimately involved in the on-going development programme of the industrial sponsor and, thus, would also gain valuable experience of working in the industrial research and product development environment.

Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have a good honours degree (first, upper second, or lower second class with MSc or equivalent) in Mechanical or Chemical engineering or related engineering area and science such as Physics. It is desirable that candidates should have a basic knowledge of thermofluid transport processes.

These scholarships are offered to Indonesian POSTGRADUATE students
wishing to study at a Swiss university. The aim of the scholarship is to
enable grantees either to further their education or to undertake
research work in the fields in which the universities are particularly
active. The intended study should be useful for the development in
Indonesia. In principle, the scholarship holders can study at any
national Swiss university or Federal Institute of Technology. The
candidates should take into account the possibilities offered by Swiss
universities. Following programs are  not included in this scholarship:

1. Fine arts and music
2. Undergraduate studies
3. Hotel management studies
4. Student exchange programs
5. Part-time studies
6. On-the-job studies
7. Correspondence courses
REQUIREMENTS
   * Indonesian citizen
   * University degree ( min.       Sarjana Strata-1/bachelor degree or
equivalent)
   * Candidates must be under 35       years old when applying (birth
date after December 31, (1973)
   * Sufficient knowledge of one of the official languages in
Switzerland (i.e. German, French or Italian), depending on the location
of chosen university, and English for some courses. Each candidates will
have to undergo a language test at the Swiss Embassy in Jakarta in order
to determine the oral and written language ability.
   * Acceptance letter from the       chosen university.
Before applying the candidates need to contact the professor or
direction of the postgraduate program at the chosen educational
institution in order to get a written confirmation of acceptance which
must be submitted when filing the application. The requirements to
obtain the letter have to be seen in the web site of each universities.
Generally the request of the acceptance letter must be completed with a
detailed and precise plan of the intended postgraduate study program,
curriculum vitae and certified copies of the university diplomas
including academic transcripts. A certified translation is required if
the originals are not issued in English, German, French or Italian.
   * Detailed study/research plan and motivation describing clearly and
precisely the aim of study. The possibilities offered by the Swiss
universities should be taken into account, also the possibilities of
professional reintegration when returning to Indonesia




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