Post-Doctoral and Graduate Positions Available (Montana Univ)

Post-Doctoral and Graduate Positions Available in Disease Ecology and Integrated Management of Vector-Transmitted Cereal Viruses

Project summary: In the western Great Plains Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV), Wheat mosaic virus (WMoV), and Triticum mosaic virus (TriMV) are serious diseases of winter wheat transmitted by the same mite vector, the wheat curl mite. Management of these mite-transmitted diseases relies upon understanding abiotic and biotic factors that drive survival and spread of the vector and pathogen as there are no chemical controls options and multiple non-crop species can serve as reservoirs for vector/virus. Although managing green bridge hosts and planting dates are important tools to mitigate disease risk, the effect of environmental and biological variables on mite and virus population dynamics is inadequately understood; negatively impacting the potential for successful incorporation of these management tools.
We are recruiting candidates for one PhD and one Post-Doctoral position to quantify risk of disease incidence and severity factors across the biological and environmental variability seen in the Great Plains. Results will improve our understanding on the factors conditioning the spread and impact of vector-transmitted cereal viruses as well as approaches to mitigate them.

Location: Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana. MSU is one of the top mid- sized research institutions located in the heart of the Big Sky country. Bozeman was ranked 5th on Outside magazine’s “40 Best College Towns” and the surrounding area offers access to Yellowstone NP and some of the best fly-fishing, hiking, rafting, and skiing in America. For more details visit http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/thebest.shtml.

Application. Successful candidates will be members of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team of researchers on plant pathology and agro-ecology. Candidates must hold an appropriate degree in ecology, agroecology, or plant pathology. Excellent work ethic, team player, and proficiency in English language (written and oral) are required. Submit 1) Name of the position to which you are applying, 2) Letter of application describing career goals and research interests, 3) Resume, transcripts, and 4) Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. GRE and TOEFL scores (if required) are mandatory.

Electronic applications are accepted. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Fabian Menalled. menalled@montana.edu. (406) 994-4783

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PhD studentships, Biomedical Tech, U of Insubria, Italy

IBT PhD Program 2010
PhD program in "Innovative Biomedical Technologies"
http://www4.med.unipmn.it/ibt/ibt-phd-program-2010

The PhD program in "Innovative Biomedical Technologies" (IBT) is an international and multidisciplinary joint postgraduate training program provided by the University of Eastern Piedmont at Novara and the University of Insubria at Varese (Italy) in collaboration with the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque and the Los Alamos National Laboratory (USA).

The IBT Program offers four scholarships for the following topics:

1."Vaccines for therapy of autoimmunity"
Steward Department: Department of Medical Sciences, Novara, Italy.

2."Innovative tools for the diagnosis of autoimmunity"
Steward Department: Department of Medical Sciences, Novara, Italy.

3."Interferon and autoimmunity"
Steward Department: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Novara, Italy.
4."Tumor immunotherapy and vaccines"
Steward Department: Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, Varese, Italy.

The program is funded by the Fondazione Cariplo and comprises grants for specific educational activities and research stages at the participating or other institutions.

http://www4.med.unipmn.it/ibt/ibt-phd-program-2010
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2 PhD Fellowships, Biomedical Research, Scuola Sant'Anna, Italy

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy

Call for applications a.y. 2010-2011- Non EU citizens
PhD Programme in "Innovative Strategies in Biomedical Research"

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=396&area=46

ONLINE APPLICATION

Overview
The PhD Programme in "Innovative Strategies in Biomedical Research" is characterized by a significant multisciplinary connotation, where the experimental approach focusing on cellular and subcellular mechanisms combines with the physiological and physiopathological analysis of the organism as a whole, and is also relevant to medical issues. A special emphasis will be placed on molecular biology both in its basic approach and in its clinical application approach.
The Programme consists in the following curricula:
- System Physiology. Experimental and Clinical
- Physiological Genomics and Molecular Medicine

Admission Requirements
- possession of a Master of Science (MSc) degree (or equivalent);
- to be under 35 years of age on September 30, 2010.

Positions and grants
- 2 positions with 2 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school's canteen + Campus facilities) );
- the School may also admit eligible candidates without grants up to a maximum number of 2 posts. They will take part in the Programme at their own expenses but they will not have to pay any tuition fee.

Deadlines
- applications must be submitted online by September 30, 2010 www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline ;
- hardcopy of the application and the must reach (regardless the forwarding date) the "Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33 – 56127 Pisa" by October 11, 2010 (please, write the notice "Application PhD in Innovative Strategies in Biomedical research on the envelope).

Application and attachments
Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:

a. the copy of the candidate's Passport,
b. two copies of Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (please use the EU model);
c.the academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English, in French, in German, in Spanish or in Italian);
d.the certificates of knowledge of English language
e.one copy of their Master degree thesis and one copy of any document and/or publication that the candidate deems suitable;
f.two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 3,000 words, which will describe the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project should include: 1) a title; 2) the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography; 3) the aim and expectations of the research; 4) the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;
g.- at least two Reference Letters written by scholars who have supervised the applicant's work during his/her university studies;
h.- a numbered list of documents attached.
Selection of applicants
Assessment of the titles: the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.

Beginning of the PhD Programme:
The PhD Programme will start on January 20, 2011

Information
email: infophd@sssup.it
tel.: +39.050.883.250/383

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=396&area=46

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PhD opportunities in a first class research environment, Germany

PhD opportunities in a first class research environment, Germany
December 15, 2009

PhD opportunities in a first class research environment

Job Description : Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for its three PhD programs to commence in October 2010.

HBRS is one of Germany’s leading graduate schools, funded by the Excellence Initiative and offering top-level research, education and training possibilities. Under this umbrella our three international PhD programs Infection Biology, Molecular Medicine and Regenerative Sciences provide fully-funded studentships for a three-year course. In all three programs the focus is placed on individual research projects, complemented by program specific seminars as well as an individualized curriculum comprising lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Communication and teaching language throughout HBRS is English. Upon graduation students are awarded a PhD – life scientists may alternatively choose a Dr. rer. nat.

All three PhD programs are aimed at highly motivated postgraduates with a background in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or the Life Sciences. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in one of the research foci offered by our programs.

PhD Infection Biology: The program’s objective is to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen. For more information please see www.mh-hannover.de/zib.html.

PhD Molecular Medicine: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For more information please see www.mh-hannover.de/md-phd.html.
PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering. For more information please see www.rebirth-hannover.de.

Applications are invited from 1st December 2009 onwards through www.hbrs-application.de only. Please note that any other form of application will be disregarded. Applications close on 1st April 2010. For further information on the selection process, frequently asked questions, etc please see www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html.

Job Homepage : http://www.hbrs-application.de
Category : PhD position

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