PhD Position Graduate Studies Scholarships at LIRMM-INRIA,France

Subject Study: The whole-body control framework for lower extremity rehabilitation stability in Computational

Employers: LIRMM-INRIA
Level: PhD
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Research direction:
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Research background:
-Master in control engineering, computer science, biomechanics, robotics or related disciplines.
- good knowledge of C/C++ programming and matlab.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Position Graduate Studies Scholarships in Molecular Biology at University of Oslo, Norway

Fellowship Position in the field of Molecular Biology at University of Oslo in Norway- 2011

Study Subject:Molecular Biology
Employer: University of Norway
Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:The position (SKO 1352) is available at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR), Oslo University Hospital Ullevål. EMRis devoted to basic and translational research with a particular focus on molecular mechanisms of heart failure. The Institute is part of a larger collaborative network in the Oslo region , which is supported by the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority and University of Oslo. Within this network IEMR has extensive collaboration with clinical cardiological departments and basic research groups. IEMR is also affiliated with the Nordic EMBL Partnership in Molecular Medicine, and is part of KG Jebsen Cardiac Research Centre.

The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council for three years. The research project is part of a larger programme on signaling in stress- and cytokine-induced myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure.All work time will be allocated to research, research-related activities and research administration. The successful candidate is also expected to participate in specialized training and supervision of PhD students. The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Scholarship Application Deadline:27.3.2011

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Research Assistant Graduate Studies Scholarships in Cognitive Neuroscience

Job description

We are currently seeking a research assistant for research on neurochemical modulation of behavioural control in the broad domains of reinforcement learning, motivation and value-based decision making. You will combine methods of experimental psychology, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), psychopharmacology and patient research to investigate the role of dopamine and serotonin in cognition, emotion and behaviour, with the ultimate aim to understand the neurobiological basis of a wide range of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.

Requirements

You have obtained a (preferably Master’s) degree related to Cognitive Neuroscience.

Conditions of employment

Contract type

Temporary

One year (we would prefer to prolong the contract by 2 years or more).

Organisation

Radboud University Nijmegen

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

Department

Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour consists of the Centre for Cognition, the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience. The project is a collaboration between the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience.
The mission of the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging is to conduct cutting-edge fundamental research in cognitive neuroscience. Much of the rapid progress in this field is being driven by the development of complex neuroimaging techniques for the in-vivo scanning of activity in the human brain – an area in which the centre plays a leading role. The research themes cover central cognitive functions such as perception, action, attention, control, decision making, memory, language, learning and plasticity. The centre also aims to establish how the different brain areas coordinate their activity with very high temporal precision to enable human and animal cognition.

Additional information

Roshan Cools, PI Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
+ 31 24 3610656
Roshan.cools@donders.ru.nl
http://www.ru.nl/neuroimaging/general/introduction/
Radboud University Nijmegen

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BLA/ ABCCF Graduate studies Scholarship Fund for Postgraduate Programme

Postgraduate Fund for the Applicants of Lebanon in UK-2011

Study Subject:All Subjects with preference to Civil Society, Human Rights, Economics, Health, Education and Environment.
Employer: British Lebanese Association
Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Description:Be under 40 years old; Hold a B.A/ B.Sc. degree or equivalent; Have a minimum of two years working experience; Have already applied to at least one educational institution or are in the process of applying. If not, please visit our information centre to begin your search; Demonstrate that your chosen course of study will be of use to the development of the Middle East; Prove that you can secure the remaining cost of your studies, bank statement or other sources of funding, in the event you are shortlisted for the scholarship; Be prepared to come back to Lebanon immediately after completion.
The BLA/ ABCCF are partial scholarships, granting 13,500 pounds for 12 months postgraduate programmes only. The scheme currently supports two partial scholarships a year for postgraduate study in the UK. Application is open for all fields, with preference to Civil Society, Human Rights, Economics, Health, Education and Environment.
• A letter of acceptance.
• An English proficiency exam or IELTS score.
• A sealed university transcript of record.
• Sealed letters of reference.
• All documents must be in English. French is accepted for grades only.
Kindly refrain from enclosing additional documentation such as Curriculum Vitae and the like. All information should be included in the application provided. Please present your application in a transparent plastic folder.

Scholarship Application Deadline:28-Feb-2011

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Howard Fellowships – Howard Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Introduction:
The Howard Foundation awards a limited number of fellowships each year for independent projects in selected fields. The Foundation targets its support specifically to early mid-career individuals, those who have achieved recognition for at least one major project. Approximately ten fellowships will be awarded in April 2011 for 2011-2012 in the fields of Creative Non-Fiction, Literary Translation (into English),Film Studies, Literary Studies.Stipends of $25,000 will be awarded to support individuals working on specific writing projects for the academic year 2011-2012. Howard Fellowships may not be used for filmmaking, to prepare exhibits, or to support institutional programs. There are no residency requirements for individuals who receive awards. We are aware that leave patterns and individual career plans do not necessarily correspond to the Howard Foundation cycle of awards for individuals, and fellowship recipients in a given year may accordingly postpone receipt of their fellowship funds, if that is more convenient for them.Fellowship recipients will be announced in April 2011.

Eligibility for scholarship:
In order to be eligible to apply for a Howard Fellowship, candidates should be able to answer “yes” to each of the following questions. If “no” is the correct answer to any of them, they are asked to explain on the application form what special circumstances might make them eligible anyway, given the requirements for a Howard Fellowship.

Application form: http://www.brown.edu/Divisions/Graduate_School/Howard_Foundation/Application10.pdf

How to apply:
Application information for the 2011-2012 competition in Creative Non-Fiction, Literary Translation into English, Literary Studies, and Film Studies is available through this link. The application form can be filled out on-line, but should then be printed out and mailed to the Howard Foundation with a postmark dated Please note that the two required copies of the application materials should be placed in pocket folders.

Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is November 1 , 2010

Source: http://www.brown.edu/Divisions/Graduate_School/Howard_Foundation/

PhD Scholarship graduate studies Justus Liebig University, Germany

This should be of interest to students with a strong talent and motivation to do first class basic research in Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. You will work on an exciting scientific project related to proliferative vascular diseases.

Full funding for the whole time of the PhD (3 years) is available. Enjoy the benefits of a state-of-the-art scientific institute and be part of a vibrant international research community. You will benefit from intensive practical and theoretical scientific education and complementary skills courses as part of the “GGL” Graduate Program.

Requirements:
1. Excellent degree up to the MSc level in either; Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine.
2. Practical experience of working in a lab on a scientific project in molecular biology and/ or biochemistry and/or cell biology and/or animal experiments.
3. Excellent command of the English language and the wish to work in a dynamic team.

Please send all the relevant details by email to
sandip.kanse@biochemie.med.uni-giessen.de

PhD position : Study of dielectric charging in MicroElectroMechanical (MEMS) switches graduate studies scholarships

A PhD student is sought for a Science Foundation Ireland funded project in the area of dielectric charging for MicroElectroMechanical (MEMS) switches which operate in the radio-frequency domain. This position will commence October 1st 2010.

Microelectromechanical structures consist of micrometer scale mechanically moving parts which respond mechanically to an external stimulus. For instance, accelerometers respond to rapid deceleration by sending an electrical signal to open a car air-bag. A limiting problem for all microelectromechanical devices is the phenonema of dielectric charging whereby dielectrics become charged due to process conditions, electrical input or incident radiation. Commercial devices such as accelerometers limit the effect of dielectric charging by minimizing the presence of dielectrics in the structures. However, new technologies such as radio-frequency capacitance switches and varactors require dielectric media to function efficiently for mobile and aerospace applications. The focus of this project is to study the physics of dielectric charging and develop novel microelectromechanical structures based on this understanding.

The successful candidate will enrol in the microelectronics department at University College Cork and will be part of Tyndall s structured PhD program. A key aspect of the PhD program is training, which will entail attendance at postgraduate courses at UCC and travelling to specialist external courses as necessary. It is expected that the student will also work closely with the European Space Agency during this project.

Candidates with a primary degree in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering are invited to apply for this position. Excellent knowledge of solid state physics, demonstratable experimental skills and a desire to apply these talents to understanding the operation of novel microelectronic devices are required. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a new field of microelectronic research with applications in mobile and aerospace fields.

Further details can be obtained from Dr. Russell Duane (Russell.duane@tyndall.ie).

To apply for this position, please submit the Tyndall National Institute application form http://www.tyndall.ie/careers/howto.html and an up to date CV to Tyndall HR at careers@tyndall.ie,quoting reference number (Ref. No. RD – 03).