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The Department of Psychology is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow,
who will be required to work on a BBSRC funded project investigating
the functional role of second-order processing in binocular vision,
under the direction of Dr. Ross Goutcher (principal investigator).
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Understanding how the human visual system encodes binocular disparity
information is a central problem for vision research.  Currently,
many computational models use binocular energy units as a first stage
to the encoding of disparity information.  However, whilst the
standard binocular energy unit is sensitive only to disparities
defined by changes in luminance, human observers are known to also be
sensitive to disparities defined by second-order image content, such
as contrast modulations (e.g. Wilcox   Hess, 1996; 1997).  The role
that such second-order sensitivity may play in the encoding of
binocular disparity, and the benefits such sensitivity may bring to
human stereovision, are currently unclear.  The goals of the project
are to establish the ways in which second-order image content may aid
the encoding of binocular disparity, and to establish whether any
such potential benefits are exploited by the human visual system.
This will involve a combination of psychophysi!
cal experimentation, computational modelling and the analysis of
binocular natural image data.

You will be responsible for carrying out a series of psychophysical
experiments, and will be required to assist in the development and
testing of computational models of second-order binocular disparity
detection.  You must therefore have experience in the design and
conduct of psychophysical experiments, and should hold, or expect to
hold, a PhD, or equivalent, in Psychology, or another related
subject. You should also be conversant in the use of Matlab for data
analysis and experimental design purposes.  An understanding of
computational models of biological vision and a good knowledge of the
literature on binocular vision and/or second-order vision are also
highly desirable.

The post is full-time, fixed-term for three years, proposed start
date 1st February 2009. The salary will be £28,290 p.a. (Grade 7,
Spine Point 30).

Informal enquiries can be made to Ross Goutcher, email rg12 [ à ] stir.ac.uk.

Further particulars are available from the HR Office, University of
Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, telephone 01786 467028, fax 01786 466155
or email hr-services [ à ] stir.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 November 2008 at 12 noon.

Please quote reference number: 12581/6292

www.hr-services.stir.ac.uk

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A postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) in marine bacterial biotechnology is available at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua), Section for Aquatic Microbiology and Seafood Hygiene, with starting date January or early 2009.

DTU Aqua is an institute at the Technical University of Denmark. The institute is involved in research, education and advice related to the aquatic environment. The institute has an international research staff comprising approx. 120 academic employees in aquatic and fisheries sciences, food technology and microbiology. The aquatic microbiology research focuses on microbial ecology, fish and human pathogens and bioactive marine bacteria.

Microorganisms and their products are valuable in food- and biotechnology being used as food preservatives, disinfectants, immunostimuli or antibiotics. Mankind has a constant need for novel antibacterial compounds as bacteria are increasingly becoming resistant to well-known compounds such as antibiotics. The Section for Aquatic Microbiology and Seafood Hygiene at DTU Aqua participated in the entire Galathea 3 expedition which circumnavigated the globe on a nine-month voyage in 2006/07. During this research cruise, the group has acquired a unique global collection of biologically active, marine bacteria which forms the core of the material for the postdoctoral project.

The project will also focus on the physiology of the inhibitory organisms, the mechanisms of inhibition (protein compounds, small molecules, nutrient competition) and interaction of specific compounds with pathogenic organisms in broth and surface systems. The postdoctoral position also represents the initiation of a stronger platform of expertise in molecular bacteriology at DTU Aqua.

The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with PhD students, other microbiologists at DTU Aqua and with natural product chemists at DTU Systembiology that are in charge of extraction of bioactive compounds and structure elucidation. The project is part of a larger collaboration focusing on the collection of bacteria from Galathea 3 and their bioactive potential. This collaborative effort also involves scientists from University of Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark, Chr. Hansen A/S and nature&science aps. The partners study other aspects of the bioactive bacteria, such as their interaction with immune cells or their specific interference with bacterial virulence.

Required skills for the postdoctoral fellowship:

• A PhD (M.Sc.) in microbial physiology, biotechnology, or molecular microbiology or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a PhD degree in microbiology
• A keen interest in research especially microbiology and the ability to be self motivated
• Good applied skills in e.g. bacterial physiology and ecology and molecular bacteriology. Proficiency in written and spoken English

Further information:
The project will be supervised by Research Professor Lone Gram gram@aqua.dtu.dk, (+45) 4525 2586. 
General information may be obtained from Helge Abildhauge Thomsen, hat@aqua.dtu.dk, (+45) 2048 6264, or Nina Qvistgaard, niq@aqua.dtu.dk, (+45) 4048 7790

Application:
Applications should be submitted – preferably by e-mail - as one single pdf-file to aqua@aqua.dtu.dk Applications must include a curriculum vitae (including a list of international publications and poster presentations) and documentation of a completed master's degree including grades. Please indicate you are applying for Postdoc in marine bacterial biotechnology. For the postdoctoral position, proof of a finalised PhD project (or one scheduled to be finalised) must be included. Furthermore the applications should include personal thoughts and ideas for the postdoctoral study. We appreciate if you can provide a few references (supervisors, employers). The application can be submitted by postal mail and should be sent to DTU Aqua, Jægersborg Allé 1, 2920 Charlottenlund.

The application marked "Postdoc in marine bacterial biotechnology" must be received no later than Friday 7th November 2008 at noon.

All interested candidates irrespective of gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Aqua carries out research, education and advice related to sustainable, effective, and quality oriented exploitation of living aquatic resources. DTU Aqua covers a wide range of research disciplines and delivers research based education and advice to authorities and industry. DTU Aqua has approx. 320 staff members at locations in Charlottenlund, Lyngby, Hirtshals and Silkeborg. For further information please see www.aqua.dtu.dk

Be Part of Shaping the Future in Energy Efficiency!

The Advanced Energy Department has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Chemist in the field of polymer chemistry to characterize new organic materials for use in light-weight batteries, fuel cells and OLED devices. (For additional information about this Department, go to http://eetd.lbl.gov/r-aet.html.)

As a Chemist Post Doc Fellow, you will:

• Characterize new polymer materials primarily for use in light-weight batteries, fuel cells and OLED devices.
• Build devices, perform electrochemical and optical measurements and post-mortem chemical characterization of polymers and organic materials.
• Evaluate effects of additives on electrochemical and thermal performance of battery systems
  

Qualifications

• A recent (within the last 4 years) Ph.D. in electrochemistry, batteries, OLEDs, conducting polymers, fuel cells or organic electrochemistry.
• Experience in characterization of organic electrolytes, ionically and electronically conducting polymers, including impedence spectroscopy and microscopy (AFM, TEM, SEM).
• Background in materials characterization, including operation of FT-IR, NMR, UV-VIS, chromatography (GC/MS, HPLC, GPC, CE), mass spectroscopy, chemical, and thermal characterization of polymers (DSC/TGA, DMA).
• Familiarity with air sensitive materials; experience using a glove box, Schlenk-line and vacuum deposition equipment.
• Experience in organic synthesis or polymers.

Notes

This is a full-time, one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon performance and continuation of funding. This position will be open until filled.

To apply:

To apply from this page, click the link below and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

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