2 PhD positions: cryo-Electron Tomography

Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
Delft, 2628 CJ (Zuid-Holland), 40 hours per week

Job description
We have two interrelated research positions to achieve one nanometer resolution in tomograms. The first is directed towards the experimental data collection protocol based on low-dose statistics and the development of a new forward model which properly accounts for a space-variant CTF and beam-sample interactions in inhomogeneous media. In the second project we want to develop data-driven image processing strategies for noise suppression before and during regularization in reconstruction, while including a space-variant CTF correction.

Research
The goal of this project is to enable one nanometer resolution in 3D electron tomography image volumes of frozen biological specimen after reconstruction from a low-dose cryo-Transmission Electron Microscopy tilt series (TEM). This increases the resolution by a factor of 3 to 7 (dependent on imaging and sample condition), which is enormous in electron imaging where fractional increases by tens of percentages have been typical in the last three decades. The three road blockers to achieve this goal are: 1. limited irradiation dose; 2. local variations in the imaging conditions - not only lateral due to tilt, but also axial due to sample thickness; 3. complex wave propagation through inhomogeneous media.

The first hampers all computations and requires dedicated image processing that takes advantage of the local image structure and clever regularization of the reconstruction process. The second requires estimation of a space-variant contrast transfer function (CTF) in 3D space to avoid a systematic error in the imaging model. The third causes scattering of electrons which hampers the inverse problem in which we compute a distribution of electron potential.

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
The candidate must have a strong background in physics and mathematics and hold a MSc. degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Experience with electron microscopy and optics, image processing and reconstruction is desirable.

Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Natural Sciences)

Organization
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Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter

Please send your application together with:
- Resume;
- Motivation on why you want to work on this project (max. 1 page) to Dr Bernd Rieger. Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2457
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: four years
Maximum hours per week: 40

Additional conditions of employment:
When fulfilling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will get the status of junior scientist.
You will have an employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. You will get a contract for 4 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 2,457 euro gross per month.
You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four year term with FOM.

A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. This plan also defines which teaching activities you will be responsible (up to a maximum of 10% of your time). The conditions of employment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (CAO-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive information is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English).

Additional Information

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Dr. Bernd Rieger
Telephone number: 31(0)15 278 87 54
E-mail address: b.rieger@tudelft.nl

Or Prof.dr.ir. Lucas J. van Vliet
Telephone number: 31(0)15 278 79 89
E-mail address: L.J.vanVliet@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
About the organization (http://tudelft.nl)
About the function (http://www.fom.nl/live/vacatures/vacature.pag?objectnumber=67234)

Application
You can apply for this job before 09-03-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

Delft University of Technology
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Dr.Bernd Rieger
Lorentzweg 1
2628 CJ Delft
The Netherlands
E-mail: b.rieger@tudelft.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT-67234.

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PhD Students - Campus Limpertsberg, Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg, established 2003, has just opened its new

Laboratory for photovoltaics and advanced semiconductors
and is looking for 2 PhD students

2-year contract, 40h/week renewable once Ref : RAF 107 K001 (Attract programme)

Our goal is to develop thin film solar cells. The proposed projects are multi-disciplinary and challenging, involving both synthesis as well as material and device characterization.

You

have excellent knowledge of either inorganic or physical chemistry, or solid state physics
have a master or diploma degree with very good grades
are curious, committed, and creative
want to work on solar cell materials
Experience with any of the following is advantageous: electrochemistry, ionic liquids, inorganic or solid state synthesis.

We offer

newly established well equipped laboratories
a committed advisor
an exciting multi-disciplinary international environment
a friendly team
competitive remuneration
Interested?
Please contact
phillip.dale@uni.lu
+352-466644-6279

Please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, copy of diploma) before January 31st, 2008 to

Dr Phillip Dale
Université du Luxembourg
Faculté de Science, Technologie et Communication
Campus Limpertsberg
162a, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

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PhD student (full-time) Scholarship

Job description

In the Molecular Cardiology Laboratory we are recruiting a PhD student (AIOs) for the project: “Vasculogenesis and angiogenesis in the zebrafish and the mammalian system.” a genome wide microarray analysis has been performed previously, which has identified new genes involved in the process of vasculogenesis by studying the expression pattern of murine embryonic precursor cells. These candidate genes are being studied in depth in the zebrafish in cooperation with the group of Dr. Schulte-merker in the Hubrecht Laboratory Utrecht and in the mouse by using transgene analysis during development and ischemic disease. Dr. Duckers has received a NWO VIDI grant for this project. The current project is composed out of four stages:

(1) Evaluation of target gene function by morpholino knock-down analysis in vitro and in vivo in the zebrafish and mouse development.
(2) In vivo analysis of the candidate gene function in the murine hind limb ischemia model, and a murine atherosclerosis model by viral vector mediated transgene analysis.
(3) Construction of a knock-out mouse for the target gene.

Requirements

University Graduate
We seek a creative, hard working and strongly motivated PhD student with a strong affection for molecular techniques. The candidates should have a biomedical background, and should be experienced in molecular and cell biology techniques. The candidates should also have an article 9 or 12 certificate. Experience with small animal models (rats or mice) is desirable, but not mandatory.

Organization

Erasmus MC The Experimental Cardiology group

The Experimental Cardiology group aims to study the adaptive mechanisms after myocardial infarction, stem cell therapy, and the molecular basis of arterial damage and repair. The group of Dr. Duckers (Molecular Cardiology laboratory, Experimental cardiology) of the thorax center Rotterdam aims to study the vascular biology of angiogenesis and vascular disease.

Conditions of employment

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2519
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 36

Additional conditions of employment:
The PhD student will be recruited for a period of 4 years leading to a PhD thesis defense. Based on the CAO-UMC we offer € 1.966 (first year), increasing to € 2.519 (last year).

Application

You can apply for this job before 12-02-2008 by sending your application to:

Erasmus MC
Thoraxcentrum, Room Bd 587
S. Bender
2040
3000 CA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vacaturesthoraxcentrum@erasmusmc.nl

For more information, please contact Dr. H.J. Duckers, e-mail: h.duckers@erasmusmc.nl, tel. +31 10 4488054 or +31 10 7032542or contact William Barthélemy, Human Resources, tel. +31 10 7035287.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 50.01.07.C9.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00424-237.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/

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International Postgraduate Scholarships in Engineering and Surveying

USQ Faculty of Engineering and Surveying offers a number of scholarships to commencing International students who intend to undertake a Master of Engineering, Engineering Research PhD or Master of Engineering Technology full-time, on-campus at USQ in Toowoomba or Springfield.

Scholarship value
Scholarships for the Master of Engineering and Engineering Research PhD will be paid to the value of 50% of tuition fees. A stipend of $10,000 is also available to assist with living expenses. Students also have the opportunity to earn further income through input into the academic program by marking and tutoring.
Scholarships for the Master of Engineering Technology will be paid to the value of 25% of tuition fees only.
Conditions of eligibility

* The scholarship will be forfeited if:
o the recipient changes their mode of study from on-campus to external or from full-time to part-time study
o the recipient changes their program of study to a different program offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying or another Faculty
o the recipient cancels their enrolment in the program
o the recipient graduates from the program
or
o the recipient fails to maintain an academic achievement level of at least 60% average.
* The Scholarship will be deducted from the student’s tuition fee.
* Scholarships are not transferable to a third party under any circumstances.
* The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, reserves the right not to award the Scholarship in a given year.
* Applications must be received by the closing date and in writing on the USQ application form provided.
* Students must not be currently studying at USQ in conjunction with any other USQ scholarship.
* Students must pay all additional fees and other costs according to USQ policy.
* Students must meet all conditions of their student visa.
* Scholarships will be renewed term-by-term subject to the recipient meeting all other University requirements.
* Scholarships will be calculated on a per term basis.
* Scholarships are not redeemable for cash.
* Scholarships may be withdrawn with 10 days written notice should the recipient breach any of these conditions.
* Terms and conditions may be changed at any time and the University will provide 12 weeks notice all scholarship recipients.

Selection criteria
Applicants must:

* be international students; and
* have obtained first class Honours or equivalent including an undergraduate GPA of 80%; and
* be commencing full-time, on-campus study at either the Toowoomba or Springfield campus; and
* applying to enrol in a Master of Engineering, Engineering Research PhD or Master of Engineering Technology program.

Submitting an application
To apply for a scholarship towards a Master of Engineering or Engineering Research PhD degree you must provide a completed International Student Higher Degree Research Application Form (PDF 118KB) along with a completed International Scholarship Application Form (PDF 102KB) .

To apply for a scholarship towards the Master of Engineering Technology you must provide a completed International Student Application Form (PDF 151KB) accompanied by all certified copies of all original transcripts and a completed International Scholarship Application Form (PDF 102KB).

All documentation should be forwarded to:

Email: ioadmission@usq.edu.au

Facsimile: +61 7 4636 2211

Post:
USQ International Admissions
University of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
AUSTRALIA

Closing date
Applications for the Master of Engineering or Engineering Research PhD scholarships must be received by no later than 5pm on 31 October, 2007.

Applications for the Master of Engineering Technology scholarships must be received by no later than 5pm on 1 February, 2008.

Further information about this scholarship can be obtained via:

* telephone: +61 7 4631 2362
* email: international@usq.edu.au

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BEASISWA S3 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DI KOREA

AUN-GIST Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea offers 2008 AUN-GIST (Gwangju Institute of Technology, Korea) Scholarship on Science and Technology. This scholarships are available to ASEAN students to study masteral (4 slots) and doctoral (6 slots) degrees in science and technology in Gwangju, Korea. The AUN-GIST scholarship covers tuition fee, airfare, accommodation and living allowance.

Areas of Study:

* Information and Mechatronics
* Material Science and Engineering
* Environmental Science and Engineering
* Life Science
* Photon Science and Technology

Eligibility:

* Citizen of an ASEAN member country
* Posses a Bachelor’s degree (for M.S. Applicants) and M.S. degree (for Ph.D. applicants)
* Good academic record
* Have a minimum score of 550 (213 CBT) in TOEFL or 6.5 in IELTS, or 750 in TOEIC or 680 in TEPS.
* Have good medical record

Application Documens to be Submitted:

* Application form
* Two sealed letters of recommendation; one of which must be from the Dean of the Department he has attended
* Official diploma in English
* Original undergraduate/graduate transcript of record certified by the University Registrar
* Official TOEFL or IELTS score report taken not more than two years
* Resume or curriculum vitae
* MA thesis (for those applying for Ph.D.)
* Two photographs (4×5 cm)

207 Administration Bldg.
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
1 Oryong-dong Buk - gu
Gwangju
Republic of Korea
http://www.gist.ac.kr/

Telephone: +82-62-970-2061 ~ 2063
Fax: +82-62-970-2069
E-mail: ciss@gist.ac.kr

Deadline: March 15, 2008. Thank you for your attention

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Doctoral Candidate in Physical Metallurgy at The Swiss National Science Foundation

Doctoral Candidate in Physical Metallurgy at The Swiss National Science Foundation. The above positions are available as part of a new project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation within the Laboratory of Mechanical Metallurgy at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
This project aims to produce, using a novel process, individual, custom-shaped, cast `microsamples` of single-crystalline aluminium only a few micrometres in diameter that can be tested individually.

The scientific goal of the project is to contribute, using this new approach to sample generation, to our understanding of size-effects in dislocational plasticity.
Candidates for the postdoctoral position should mail their letter of interest and curriculum vitae to :
Dr. Russell Goodall,
LMM Station 12, EPFL,
Lausanne 1015, Switzerland,
E-mail : russell.goodall@epfl.ch

Candidates for the doctoral position should send a full application dossier to the Materials Science and Engineering doctoral programme of EPFL web site: http://infowww.epfl.ch/Imoniteur/doctoral_web.htm).

Specifying in their cover letter and statement of objectives that they are interested in this position, and then inform Dr. Goodall of their candidacy at the address above.

Deadlines

There are three yearly application deadlines: January 15, April 30, and September 15. The actual deadlines are specified when you select a doctoral program on the online application form.

[Switzerland] Doctoral Candidate in Physical Metallurgy at The Swiss National Science Foundation

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