University of Twente, 2 PhD Reversible noncovalent assemblies for in-vivo imaging applications - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

University of Twente, 2 PhD Positions: Reversible noncovalent assemblies for in-vivo imaging applications The assemblies will be investigated for their potential in molecular imaging. Proof-of-concept studies will be focused on the fluorescent visualization of tumor cells, and in tumor models, with as ultimate aim to develop a methodology for in fluorescence guided surgery.

Two PhD students will jointly carry out the development and validation of the self-assembled systems. One PhD student will be employed in the Molecular Nanofabrication (MnF) group (Prof. J Huskens and Dr. W. Verboom) at the University ofTwente (Enschede, the Netherlands). This group has a strong track record in supramolecular chemistry and the assessment of complex stabilities. The other PhD student will be employed in the group of Dr. F.W.B. van Leeuwen housed in the clinical departments of Radiology and Nuclear medicine in the Netherlands Cancer Institute – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital (NKI-AVL; Amsterdam, the Netherlands). The research efforts of this latter group are focused around (interventional) molecular imaging and they currently have ongoing clinical trails wherein they use self-assembled imaging agents for surgical guidance.

Job description:
- The PhD student at UT/MnF will focus on strategies to make well-controlled functional assemblies by supra­molecular methods. This will encompass: (i) assembly formation in solution, in microfluidic systems, and by solid-phase methods (on flat surfaces and on beads), and an assessment of their comparison, and (ii) study of the competition-driven disassembly in solution.
- The PhD student at the NKI-AVL will focus more on the application of the functional-assemblies in biological systems. This will encompass: (i) use of biological triggers to drive the assembly/disassembly process and (ii) study of the assembly/disassembly in vitro and in vivo.

Requirements

For this challenging project the UT/MnF group and the NKI-AVL look for two enthusiastic PhD students who like to work in a multidisciplinary team and in an international environment. For the UT he/she must have excellent knowledge and skills of (physical) organic chemistry and should also have special interest in characterization techniques. The PhD student for the NKI-AVL preferably has a background in chemistry, but good applicants with a pharmaceutical or more biotechnology oriented background are also encouraged to apply.
For information regarding the position at UT/MnF: please contact Prof. dr. ir. J. Huskens / Dr. W. Verboom; e-mail: j.huskensutwente.nl, Tel. +31 (0)53 4892995.


For information regarding the position at the NKI-AVL, please contact Dr. F.W.B. van Leeuwen; e-mail: f.w.b.vanleeuwennki.nl, Tel. +31 (0)20 5126084.
Applications:
Please send your applications, through the application link, before September 5th, 2011.

Conditions of employment

- A PhD position for four years (with an evaluation after the first year)
- A stimulating scientific environment
- Gross salary ranging from € 2042 to € 2612 (4th yr) per month
- Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
- Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
- Good secondary conditions
- A green Campus with lots of sports facilities

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.

Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.

To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

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University of Twente, Post-doc position in scaffold fabrication and high-throughput screening - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Netherlands University of Twente, Post-doc position in scaffold fabrication and high-throughput screening
Our lab has developed in the past years high throughput screening (HTS) assays to evaluate cell-material interactions on different culturing substrates. In the further effort to expand the potential of these HTS assays, we are currently looking forward to develop HTS for 3D scaffolds.
For this project we are looking for a post-doctoral fellow who will engage in the development of 3D scaffolds with tailorable physicochemical properties and in the assessment of cell-material interactions by a number of imaging techniques, and biochemical and histological assays.
Requirements

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in engineering or cell biology and affinity with biomaterials, material processing technologies, and imaging techniques. Confocal microscopy and cell culture experience would be additional expertise that will be positively evaluated. Excellent knowledge of scientific English both in speaking and in reading is required.
For more information please contact Dr. Lorenzo Moroni (l.moronitnw.utwente.nl) and Dr. Jan de Boer (j.deboertnw.utwente.nl). Applications should include a motivation letter and a detailed CV.

Conditions of employment

We offer you a post-doctoral research position for 2 years. Your starting salary will be set by the University of Twente salary scale and commensurate with experience, but will minimally be € 2861,- gross per month.
In addition, we offer a top level research and academic environment with excellent opportunities for personal development.
The candidates are expected to disseminate the results through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research. 

Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science and Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and more than 1100 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes IMPACT, MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

Post Doc Water Footprint, University of Twente - scholarships-netherlands.blogspot.com

Post Doc Water Footprint, University of Twente Netherlands
The aim is to increase our understanding of the natural processes in water systems and the socio-economic processes that affect these systems, and to develop tools that can effectively be used to support the management of river basins. One of the priority areas is research on water footprint assessment, a young field of knowledge that receives growing attention from the global academic community, but also from governments, businesses and civil society. The University of Twente collaborates with the Water Footprint Network and WWF (formerly known as World Wildlife Fund) in further developing concepts and analytical tools for assessing water footprints of products, communities and companies. After having spent a lot of research on water footprint accounting, the research gradually shifts now to theassessment of the sustainability of water footprints and to the assessment of response mechanisms.
The Post Doc will have the following tasks:
• Contribute to the methodology of and draw up guidelines for water footprint sustainability assessment for application in different geographic contexts.
• Explore how water footprint knowledge can be used as a basis for policy formulation aimed at the reduction of water footprints.
• Develop empirically-based quantitative measure-response curves that can be implemented in the Water Footprint Assessment Tool that is being developed by WFN.
• Carry out ad-hoc short-term assignments in support of WFN’s and WWF’s water footprint activities, particularly river basin and corporate water footprint studies.
Requirements

The enthusiastic researcher should have a PhD degree. Preferably you have research experience in the area of water resources management and the environmental sciences. You have a record of high quality papers in reputed peer-reviewed scientific journals and also affinity with and experience in working in a multidisciplinary environment. Analytical and computational skills are a prerequisite. The candidate should be able to place his/her research in a wider perspective and be able to function in a context whereacademic research meets the practical demands from governments, businesses and ngo’s. We are looking for someone with good communicative skills and language competences (English).

Conditions of employment

A Post-doctoral research position for 3 years (38 hours/week). The gross monthly salary will be minimum € 2861,- and maximum € 4374,- depending on experience and background. Additionally, the University ofTwente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
Information


For more information about this vacancy you can contact prof.dr.ir. Arjen Y. Hoekstra, telephone +31 53 489 3880 (e-mail: a.y.hoekstrautwente.nl). More information: www.utwente.nl/ctw/wem (Water Management Group at UTwente), www.waterfootprint.org (Water Footprint Network) and wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/water (WWF). Starting date of the project is flexible, but should preferably be before August 2011.
Application
Your application, provided with a CV, list of publications, and references should be sent before June 30, 2011 through the application link.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University ofTwente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University ofTwente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW) is one of the six University of Twente’s faculties. CTW combines Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. Our faculty has approximately 1800 bachelor’s and master’s students, 300 employees and 150 PhD candidates. The faculty is organized in a matrix: the departments cooperatively conduct the educational programmes and participate in interdisciplinary research projects, programmes and the following research institutes: IMPACT, MIRA, CTIT, IBR and IGS.
To apply for this position, visit AcademicTransfer for the original posting, and many other scientific vacancies.

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Iceland Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy Reykjavik University - Scholarships-netherlands

Iceland Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy Reykjavik University - Scholarships-netherlands
Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy.
The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University is looking for candidates to lead the academic program within the Reykjavík Energy Graduate School of Sustainable Systems (REYST). We are looking for a person with an interest in and knowledge of sustainable energy systems. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in engineering or natural science. Industry experience is beneficial, but not essential.

The REYST program is a cooperative effort between Reykjavík University and Reykjavík Energy. It offers a program of graduate studies leading to a MS degree in sustainable energy science or a MS degree in sustainable energy engineering. The REYST program is based on a broad foundation where all students are required to take classes on energy technology, geoscience and energy economics before specializing further. The REYST program has strong industrial ties and emphasises professional rigour.
Additional information about the REYST program can be found at the website www.reyst.is
Interested parties can contact the Dean of Engineering, Gunnar Tómasson (gunnargt@ru.is). Applications should be sent to appl(at)ru.isby June 30th 2011. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, research statement, teaching statement and references.

Reykjavik University is an international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Reykjavik University (RU) is Iceland’s largest private university, with 3000 students and 250 full time employees.

RU‘s focus is on research, excellence in teaching, entrepreneurship, technology development and co-operation with industry and the business community.
RU‘s School of Science and Engineering is one of Iceland’s largest faculties with close to 1000 students and 50 faculty members covering a wide range of engineering studies. Reykjavik University graduates two out of three individuals completing university degrees in the field of technology. Reykjavik Un


Job Title Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy.
POST DETAILS
Org Name Reykjavik University
Contact Person Gunnar Gudni Tomasson
Tel +354-5996200
E-Mail appl(at)ru.is
City Reykjavik
State/Province N
Country Iceland
Application Deadline 2011-Jun-30

USA Post doc Molecular Biology Northwestern University scholarships-netherlands

USA Post doc Molecular Biology Northwestern University scholarships-netherlands
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Eva E. Redei in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.

The research of Dr. Redei focuses on developmental alterations in genetic imprinting using techniques including behavioral tests, quantitative molecular biology and genetic methods.

This position requires a PhD and research experience andprevious training in molecular biology.  We are seeking independent and highly motivated individuals who are interested in working with animal models of psychiatric/developmental disorders.
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, references and a brief statement of research interests to Dr. Eva Redei at e-redei@northwestern.edu.

Job Title	Post doc Molecular Biology
POST DETAILS

Org Name	Northwestern University
Contact Person	Eva Redei
E-Mail	e-redei@northwestern.edu
City	Chicago
State/Province	IL
Country	USA
Application Deadline	2011-Jul-01