Bourses du Gouvernement Français (BGF) 2009

Scholarship program to study in France

The French Government, through the Embassy of France in Jakarta, has been providing excellence scholarships to Indonesian citizens for more than 28 years. In order to pursue its objective to improve Indonesian human resources, the Embassy of France will offer scholarships for the year 2009.

Those scholarships are given to government officials, lecturers, students, with a priority to those involved in a cooperation program between France and Indonesia, to undertake two kinds of training :
- Master degree (maximum duration of 2 years)
- Doctoral degree (maximum duration of 3 years, only on a shared cost basis)

Requirements
- Minimum diploma : bachelor degree / S1
- Fluent in English (or French)
- Less than 35 years old
- Minimum GPA score of 3 (except for fundamental sciences - 3,5)
- Submit all the documents specified in the application form

The selection committee will give priority to applicants who have already identified a master/PhD program and have had a positive answer from a French professor (or an acceptance letter).

Field of studies

Priority will be given to the following fields of studies :
- Engineering (water management, agronomy, civil engineering, information technology)
- Sciences (biotechnologies, information and communication technologies, environment, risk and disaster management, energy, etc.)
- Public administration, economy
- Law and political sciences

Applications from students in other fields are nevertheless welcome, as acceptance will be primarily based on excellence.

Selection procedure

- First step : selection based on application form and required documents submitted
- Second step : motivation interview (French or English languages only) in Jakarta

Scholarship coverage
- intensive French language course : length according to the applicant's needs and level (from survival course to extensive 11 months program)
- monthly living allowance
- 1 return ticket
- tuition fees (in public institutions for programs taught in French only)
- insurance

Application deadline

All applications must be sent before the 15th of April 2009 at the following address :

Ambassade de France en Indonésie
Service de coopération et d'action culturelle
Jl Panarukan n°35
Menteng - Jakarta 10310

Please note that applications sent via e-mail and after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

CampusFrance office in Jakarta may help you finding the study program that suits your project.

CAMPUSFRANCE INDONESIA
CCF Jakarta
Jl Salemba Raya n°25
Jakarta 10440
tel : (021) 310 18 84
campusfrance@ccfjakarta.or.id

http://www.indonesia.campusfrance.org/
http://www.campusfrance.org

>From Monday to Saturday, 9am-4.30pm.

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Beasiswa di Korea-Terakhir 30 November 2008

Dear All,

The Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), Yonsei Universitydan KT&G Scholarship Foundation menawarkan beasiswa untuk program master dan PhD di Yonsei University, Korea di bidang Korean Studies, Area Studies, International Cooperation, International Trade and Finance dan International Management. Pengajaran dilakukan dalam Bahasa Inggris.

Beasiswa yang diberikan mencakup : Biaya kuliah untuk 4 semester, uang pangkal dan biaya hidup senilai 1 Juta Won (senilai US$ 892) per bulan selama dua tahun.

Batas waktu pendaftaran tanggal 30 November 2008. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut dapat dilihat di http://gsis.yonsei.ac.kr/html/content.asp?code=003004002
atau menghubungi
E-mail: gsis@yonsei.ac.kr

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International PhD Programs in Life Sciences - University of Zurich

International Ph.D. Programs
Life Sciences

The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of nine highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.

Education: Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

Application: Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format: http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108

Application deadlines are December 1 2008 and July 1 2009.

Contact details:
Dr. Susanna Bachmann
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
University of Zurich
Institute of Molecular Biology
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich.

Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/

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British Chevening Award 2009-2010

Chevening is the UK government's flagship scholarship scheme, aimed at future leaders, high achievers, opinion formers and decision-makers. The programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and administered by the British Council, supports over 2,300 international students annually to study in the UK. Many talented graduates and young
professional Indonesians have been propelled along the path to success through the British Chevening Awards, which has seen over 1,000 scholarships awarded to Indonesians since the scheme began in 1984.

The Chevening scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their own countries. The awards are included tuition, stipend, return airfares (economy class) and other
allowances.

GENERAL
* A prestigious programme funded by the British Government (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and administered by the British Council.
* Over 1000 scholarships awarded in Indonesia since 1984.
* This year up to 35 full scholarships are offered for one year Master degrees.
* Courses at various universities and professional institutions in the UK including courses in media, finance, economics, politics, law, management, engineering, gender, environment, democracy etc.
* A very competitive scheme. Only the best applicants are invited for further test and interview.
* Employees, employee's relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of the FCO (Foreign Commonwealth Office), including FCO posts, the British Council and the sponsor will not be eligible to apply for these awards.

SUPPORT FOR SCHOLAR

Pre-departure English Course

English language training is included as part of the scholarship (if required) and candidates from outside Jakarta are supported during the period of the course. The language training is a full-time study and will be held in Jakarta. The candidate will need to obtain release from her/his employment for the duration of the course.

UK University Placement

Chevening is a self-placement programme. Students who are selected are responsible for making their own approaches to the UK university. We provide the facility in identifying the most suitable university and course if students wish to receive help or advice.

Students are required to apply to 3 universities in the UK.

BRIEFING

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a briefing. The briefing will cover:

* Terms and condition of the awards
* Introduction to Education UK
* How to make an application and choose a suitable course

Prior to their departure, scholars will be invited to attend a pre-departure briefing
<http://www.educationuk.or.id/destinationuk> . The briefing will cover:

* Customs and immigration procedures
* Studying and living in the UK
* Finding accommodation
* Information concerning travel
* Payment
* Opening Bank Account
* Welfare

Scholars also will be invited to an individual briefing/meeting with a Chevening officer. They will have the chance to discuss any issues concerning their scholarship and life overseas.

REQUIREMENTS

* Indonesian Citizen.
* Age between 25 - 40 years old.
* Excellent first degree with minimum GPA >= 3.0.
* Adequate level of spoken and written English language (IELTS 6.5)
* Minimum of 2 years full time working experience after graduation from S1.
* Excellent career prospects.
* Commitment to career development, and ability to demonstrate motivation.
* Field of study should be relevant to educational background or current profession.
* We regret that we are unable to receive applications for MBAs.
* Previous recipients of a Chevening scholarship for Masters degrees are not eligible to reapply.
* Must be able to demonstrate future leadership potential and the capacity to play an important role in Indonesia's development.
* Ability and potential to contribute to future bilateral relations between Indonesia and Britain.
* We strongly encourage candidates from Eastern Indonesia to apply.

Subject areas are: Climate Change and Forestry, counter-terrorism and International Security, Democracy and Governance, Religion and Islamic Studies, Economic Reform, Human Rights, Conflict and Justice, and Development.

SELECTION PROCESS

* Initial selection is based on the quality of the written application. You do not need to attach any documents with the application form.
* Successful applicants will be notified and invited for an English test/interview in January/February 2009.
* The English test and interviews will be held in Jakarta and Makassar.
* The results of the interviews will be announced by letter.
* Candidates achieving an IELTS score of at least 6.5, and who are accepted by a UK university for an appropriate subject (approved by the Embassy) will be awarded a full scholarship.
* English language training is included as part of the scholarship )only if required). Candidates from outside Jakarta are supported during the period of the course.
* Whilst undergoing English language training in Jakarta, candidates are briefed by British Embassy and British Council staff and are given guidance on course selection and application procedures.
* The academic year in the UK commences in September/October. After completing the English courses (around May) candidates are normally advised to return to their employment. The British Council then keeps in touch with candidates about their departure arrangements. Further briefing on the departure arrangements is provided one month prior to departure.
* The final number of scholarships granted is determined by the British Embassy

DEADLINE

Application must be submitted before 30 November 2008

The next scheme will be advertised in the national and regional press.

FURTHER INFORMATION

British Council <http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia.htm>

T : +62 (0)21 515 5561
F : +62 (0)21 515 5562
E : chevening@britishcouncil.or.id

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PhD student in biomedical sciences, belgium

PhD student in biomedical sciences (2x2 years) ¡Autoimmunity¢:  Biomarker research in Multiple Sclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
(mandate MBW/2008/021-HO)

Background

The Biomedical Research Institute (www.biomed.uhasselt.be) is a  multidisciplinary research institute of the Hasselt University. 70  researchers and technical personnel perform molecular and cellular  biomedical research. The research is focused on two main research  domains: neuroinflammation and development of biosensors (in cooperation  with the Institute for Material Research (IMO)).

Job description

The successful applicant will be involved in a research project entitled  ¡New diagnostic and prognostic antibody biomarkers for multiple  sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)¢ of the Biomedical Research  Institute (BIOMED) at Hasselt University. This project is aimed at  identifying a panel of new molecular target antigens combined with  existing target antigens selected on MS with diagnostic and prognostic  potency by using technological platforms that allow for profiling the  antibody reactivity to tissue antigens in these diseases. The first goal  is aimed at identifying new serum markers for MS and RA by a systematic  profiling of the humoral immune response using the powerful molecular  SAS technology. A second goal is aimed at studying the functional  relevance of the existing selected MS markers and new MS and RA serum  markers in relation to disease by studying their expression in diseased  tissue and by studying T cell reactivity to these antigens. A third goal  is aimed at developing a high throughput and label free screening  platform using phages expressing autoantigens or derived peptide  fragments to efficiently validate candidate markers in a large number of  patients. The candidate will work on the third goal of the project.

Profile and diploma

The applicant should hold a master degree in biomedical sciences,  bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, medicine,  chemistry, or equal). Students in their last master year can also apply.

Further information
 * Content job responsibilities:
 * prof. dr. Piet Stinissen, +32-11-26 92  04, piet.stinissen@uhasselt.be
 * prof. dr. Veerle Somers, +32-11-26 92  02, veerle.somers@uhasselt.be
 * prof. dr. Luc Michiels, +32-11-26 92 31, luc.michiels@uhasselt.be
 * fax +32 11 26 92 09, website: www.biomed.uhasselt.be
 * Content terms of employment and selection  procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application

Applicants must use the official application forms
 * which are available at the Rectoraat of  Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D,  B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
 * or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address  no later than Wednesday, November 5th, 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

PhD-grant (2x2 years) Organic and Polymer Chemistry

PhD-grant (2x2 years) Organic and Polymer Chemistry
(mandate SBG/2008/011)

Job description

The research group “Organic and Polymer Chemistry”, a division of IMO (Institute  of Material Research), is located on the Hasselt University campus in  Belgium and has a strong competence in Polymer Chemistry and Polymer  Analysis. Via the IMOMEC division, there is a close collaboration with  IMEC, the biggest independent research centre in electronics in Europe.  One of the core activities of the group relates to the synthesis and  characterisation of conjugated or conductive polymers for plastic  electronics, e.g. P-LED’s, organic transistors, organic Solar cells,  chemosensors, biosensors, etc… A PhD-grant is available from IMEC for a  PhD on the premises of the UHasselt in the domain of Conjugated (Semi-conductive)  Polymers for application in solar cells.

Profile

The activity planned aims to perform research in the field of  semi-conductive polymers for photovoltaic applications, in particular  synthesis and characterisation of new polymeric materials and this with  an emphasis on exploring living polymerization as a method toward  functionalized and/or block copolymers. The research will take place in  close collaboration with the division of material physics of IMO (Prof.  Jean Manca) and the photovoltaic group of IMEC (Dr. Jef Poortmans) at  Leuven.

Diploma

Applicants must possess a master degree in (Bio)Chemistry, Material  Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and should be interested in the field  of materials science and polymer characterization. Experience in polymer  synthesis or organic synthesis is a plus.

Appointment

The position is voor two periods of 2 years with an intermediate  evaluation. The grant amounts to about 1600 Euro/month free of taxes.

Further information
 * Content job responsibilities: Prof. dr. Dirk  Vanderzande, +32-11-26 83 21, dirk.vanderzande@uhasselt.be
 * Content terms of employment and selection  procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application

Applicants must use the official application forms
 * which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -  building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
 * or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned  address no later than Friday, November 7th 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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PhD Scholarship Patch Dynamics and Conservation Planning Coral Reef Study

Joint CSIRO/ Centre of Excellence PhD Scholarship:

Patch Dynamics and Conservation Planning
Australian Postgraduate Award equivalent (2008: $20007) per annum with potential for top-up, plus research costs.
Location: James Cook University, Townsville

A collaboration between the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University and CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems provides a unique opportunity for research into patch dynamics and conservation planning.

Systematic conservation planning (SCP) involves explicit objectives and transparent decisions about allocating conservation resources. However, the current theory and practice of SCP implicitly assumes that biodiversity distributions are static and that anthropogenic threats are not expanding. Major unmet challenges are to plan for the persistence of "natural" processes that maintain and generate biodiversity and to account for dynamic threats posed by human
activities. Among the processes that conservation planning should address are patch dynamics operating in all realms and across spatial and temporal scales. This project will address at least two kinds of patch dynamics and extend previous work on conservation planning through analysis of key patch parameters and simulation modelling. The outcome will be in inclusion of patch-dynamics in the conservation planning.

For further information on this scholarship topic and research proposal contact either:
Professor Bob Pressey: Bob.Pressey@jcu.edu.au phone 07 47816194
Dr Iain Gordon: Iain.Gordon@csiro.au

Applicants must hold an Honours Class I (or equivalent) degree and be competitive in attracting an Australian Postgraduate or JCU postgraduate research award.

Applicants must apply through the James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarship applications process.

Closing date for 2009 commencement: 31 October 2008

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DAAD-Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)

Call for proposals :

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)

The programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.

The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country.

With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically devised economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions.

The deadline for this scholarship is 31st October 2008 at the latest.

see furthermore at: http://jakarta.daad.de/scholarships/Scholarship_PPGG-Eng.pdf

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PhD research position in Bioinformatics & Machine Learning

PhD research position in Bioinformatics & Machine Learning

Functional Genomics Unit, IJB & Machine Learning Group, ULB

Brussels, Belgium

*Position description

Applications are invited for a full-time PhD research position at the Functional Genomics Unit (FGU), Medicine Department, Institut jules Bordet (IJB), Belgium. The researcher will get his/her PhD in the Machine Learning Group (MLG), Computer Science Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium.

The vacancy available to be filled in soon offers tenure of four years. The researcher is expected to carry out fundamental research in Machine Learning (MLG) and to take an active role in the applied research projects of the FGU, which is funding the position.

The Functional Genomics Unit is a research group that carries out applied research on genomics in breast cancer. Cutting-edge bio- technologies are used to bring new insights in breast cancer biology.
These new discoveries are then brought to clinic (translational research) in order to improve the management of breast cancer patients.

The Machine Learning Group is a research group that carries out theoretical research on statistical machine learning, predictive modeling and computational statistics, and takes part in several applied research projects in domains as diverse as data mining, bioinformatics to biomedical engineering and wireless sensor networks.

This inter-disciplinary position provides unique opportunities in bioinformatics. Previous studies involving microarray and survival data in breast cancer led to high impact publications (see http://www.ulb.ac.be/di/map/bhaibeka/research.html
for an overview). The machine learning methods introduced in these articles deal specifically with the high dimensionality of the microarray data and the fitting/validation of models for survival prediction of the patients.

*Qualifications

Candidates are expected to attach their transcripts and a letter of recommendation from their MSc supervisor or any other relevant person.

Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills, the ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, good writing and oral communication. Any research experience on data mining, machine learning, and statistical analysis will be an asset as well as an experience in microarray data analysis.

Upon offer of a position, the candidates who are non-EU citizens are required to obtain an appropriate long-term Schengen visa; further information is available from their nearest Belgian embassy.

*Deadline

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as positions will remain open until filled in by a suitable candidate.

*Contact

Candidates are invited to send their CV with the detailed list of publications and a research statement in .pdf format by email to gbonte@ulb.ac.be

The subject field of your email must include MLG-JOB: research position.

*Equal Opportunity Employer

ULB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
ULB wishes to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are under-represented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pr. Gianluca Bontempi
Head of the Computer Science Department - Département d'Informatique Head of the Machine Learning Group

Université Libre de Bruxelles
Boulevard du Triomphe - CP212
1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
email: gbonte@ulb.ac.be
Office Phone: +32-2-650 55 91
Fax: +32 2 650.56.09
web: http://www.ulb.ac.be/di/mlg

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PhD positions, Molecular Life Science, Vienna, Austria

http://www.univie.ac.at/vbc/PhD

Requirements:

Highly qualified applicants from all over the world are invited to apply, provided that they are not older than 30 years. All applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a university degree

within the first half of 2009. This university degree should qualify for the start of a doctorate thesis in their home country and ideally should be equivalent to a European university diploma / degree.

Reapplications will not be considered

Application:
Application forms can be downloaded directly from this website or are available together with the relevant brochures from the address below. Please complete the application form carefully and return it as soon as possible to:

Prof. Dr. Andrea Barta
Vienna Biocenter
Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9/3
A-1030 Vienna, Austria
Fax: +43-1-4277-9616
or send an email to: PhD office

Online Submission:
You can send us an online form by clicking here!
http://www.univie.ac.at/vbc/PhD/registration.htm
Note: Therefore you will need a letter of recommendation, which can
be downloaded here.

Deadline:
Deadline for receipt of completed application is November 30, 2008.

Letter of recommendation:
In addition, we request letters of recommendation from two scientists who are familiar with your academic work and who can judge your potential as a PhD student. Please forward the enclosed
letters to the referees and ask them to send their letters of recommendation directly to the dean of the PhD Programme. We can only accept recommendation letters printed on the referee´s official paper and signed by the referee. You can either send the letters directly to the dean´s address above or email a scanned copy to the phd-office@mfpl.ac.at. The student himself / herself is responsible for obtaining the letters and should actively inquire with the respective referees whether the letters have been sent.

Please note that we will be unable to process your application without letters of recommendation. These letters are therefore an essential part of your application, and it is your responsibility to ensure that the referees write to us before November 30, 2008.

Selection procedure and admission:
Complete applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of group leaders of the Vienna Biocenter. The short-listed candidates will receive invitations to visit the Vienna
Biocenter for a five-day period of interviews and information exchange. These interviews will take place in January 2009. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and free accommodation will be provided. Offers of admission will be made to the successful candidates at the end of the interview period.

Click here to download the application package in RTF-Format (will open with Microsoft Word) which includes the "covering letter", the "application form" and the "letter to referee".

Note:
If you want to send the application form via e-mail to the PhD office, make sure that your e-mail attachment is not larger than 1MByte! Please do not forget to add your (own) e-mail address for
replying you!

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250 Scholarships (Full + Partial fee) for Research Students, University of Huddersfield UK

250 Scholarships (Full + Partial fee) for Research Students, University of Huddersfield, UK

As part of a major expansion in research activity, the University of Huddersfield UK has announced the immediate availability of 125 fee-waiver scholarships for

postgraduate research students with a further 125 to be made available in 2009-2010. The scholarships are available to UK/EU and International students.

Deadline: End of academic year 2009-10

The scholarships are available in all Schools, for all areas of research, and are open to Home/EU and International applicants who lack funding but have outstanding academic merit and excellent research potential.
The scheme supports only full-time postgraduate research students and is not available for undergraduate or postgraduate TAUGHT courses.
Each year 75 of the scholarships will waive 100% of tuition fees and 50 scholarships will waive 50% of tuition fees.
Applicants must be able to fund all living costs and any bench fees (specific research costs).

Scholarship Deadline
The scheme will remain open until the end of academic year 2009-10.

Enrolment Dates
The University considers research degree applications throughout the year but enrolment takes place on the nearest working day to the following dates every year:
1 January
1 April
1 July
1 October

Application procedure
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for a research degree please request an application form from the contact below or download a form in WORD or PDF format here.
http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/research/docs/applicationword.doc
Mark it clearly FEE-WAIVER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, and return it to the Research Office by mail, email or fax at:

Research Office
Central Services Building Level 10
The University of Huddersfield
Queensgate HUDDERSFIELD West Yorkshire HD1 3DH

Email:research-office@hud.ac.uk

Tel: 0044 1484 472356 / 472516 / 473831 Fax: 0044 1484 472146

Further Information
Further information can be obtained from the contact above and is also available on university of Hudderfield website.
http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/research/enquiry.htm

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PhD position Proteomics related Bioinformatics

PhD position Proteomics related Bioinformatics
(Groningen), 38 hours per week University of Groningen

Job description
________________________________

PhD position

The University of Groningen as partner of The Netherlands proteomics center offers a PhD position in the Department of Analytical Biochemistry (dr. Péter Horvatovich, prof. Rainer Bischoff) to work on a project entitled: ‘Proteomics related Bioinformatics: Quantitation, processing and classification algorithms for mass spectrometry’.

This PhD position is embedded within the larger collaborative network of The Netherlands Proteomics Center (NPC), a national center of excellence. The PhD project will focus on developing new bioinformatics tools and algorithms for processing and statistical analysis of proteomics LC-MS data. The work will consist in participating in the development of an integrated data processing framework interconnecting multiple open source data processing pipelines, quality control tools to assess the global and individual quality of LC-MS data processing modules, development tools for
integration of multidimensional chromatography data and the development-specific of time alignment solutions for charge state- and isotope-shifted LC-MS data. This work will be performed in close collaboration with groups at the University of Utrecht (prof. Heck and dr. van Breukelen) and the European Bioinformatics Institute (dr.
Hermjakob). The candidate will collaborate closely with other research group forming the Netherlands Bioinformatics for Proteomics Platform initiated by the NPC and the Netherlands Bioinformatics Centre (NBIC)and his/her developed tools will become part of the national proteomics bioinformatics framework using a grid environment.

The successful candidate will work in a team (PhD students and postdoctoral fellows) focusing on bioinformatics and analytical chemistry. The Department of Analytical Biochemistry has extensive experience in proteomics and proteomics-related bioinformatics with a focus on algorithms and methodological developments.

Requirements
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University Graduate

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or bioinformatics. Experience in multivariate statistical
analysis, algorithm development, multiple programming languages (c++, java, Matlab, Perl), database development and programming experience in parallel computing would be a distinctive advantage. Experience in proteomics and analytical techniques will be considered a plus. The candidate should enjoy working in an international and
interdisciplinary environment.

Organization
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University of Groningen

Founded in 1614. One of the best universities in Europe and the world. A wide variety of disciplines. Internationally oriented. Rooted in the North of the Netherlands. Socially active. Our researchers and lecturers are inspired academics. Ambitious students. We respect the differences in talent, ambitions and performance of the
25.000 students and members of staff.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Conditions of employment
________________________________


Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38


Additional conditions of employment:

The University of Groningen offers a salary of during the first year € 2042 gross per month. This amount will increase to € 2612 gross per month during the fourth year (salary level 1-1-2009). The appointment is for a period of four years which period should be finished with a PhD examination. After 18 months, the performance of the candidate will be evaluated to decide whether there is sufficient progress to expect a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the remaining period.

Additional Information
________________________________

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:


Dr. Péter Horvatovich, +31 50 3633341 / +31 50 3637582 (fax) /
Telephone number: +31 50 3633336 secr.
E-mail address: p.l.horvatovich@rug.nl


Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
* About the organization
* Department of Analytical Biochemistry
* NPC

Applications with curriculum vitae and the names of three former or present supervisors that can be contacted as references must sent to: vmp@rug.nl
Application
________________________________

You can apply for this job before 16-11-2008 by sending your application to:


University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Office
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vmp@rug.nl


When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT208290.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00347-809.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/