Conservation biologist or Restoration ecologist

Highlights:

1. A postdoc position in applied research programme co-funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

2. Candidates must be familiar with agro-ecological issues and justify of previous research experience in the field (assessed by a good publication record).

3. They must master modern analytical techniques and software.

4. Knowledge of grassland indicator taxa would be advantageous.

5. Good knowledge of spoken and written English is prerequisite, while knowledge of German and/or French would be a plus for communicating with local farmers.

6. Start: summer or fall 2009. Salary: ca CHF 65'000 – 75'000.

7. The successful candidate is also expected to take part to teaching and minor administrative duties. Send a letter of motivation, your CV including a list of publications, as well as the names, institutional addresses, emails and phone numbers of three references to raphael.arlettaz@iee.unibe.ch.


http://www.conservation.unibe.ch/Pages/Intro.html

Intellectual Property Weekend courses

Highlights:
1. 1- year Post Graduate Diploma in PATENT LAW & PRACTICE Course commences : July 18, 2009 Last date for application : June 30, 2009

2. Comprehensive & in-depth study of Patents & related issues Proficient faculty of well known IP leaders & professionals including international experts Weekend course – 8 hours -convenient for professionals and student State–of–the-art Classrooms with Internet, library / digital library facilities and refreshments.

3. What Course offers: Appreciation & awareness of the significance of IPR as a tool for technology innovation and transfer.

4. An understanding of the role of IP and patent management in the creation of greater wealth and value of both corporate and individuals Awareness of many facets of patent protection including legal, economic, managerial & social Familiarity with filing and prosecution of patents and requirements of patentability.

5. Other courses:

a. 3- weekend PATENT BASICS - Commencing : July, 2009

b. 10-weekend course in PATENT SEARCHING & DRAFTING

c. 5- weekend course in TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & IP LICENSING

d. 4-Month CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Customized training workshops Seminars & guest lectures on different areas & topical issues of IP

6. Contact:

Building Knowledge into Wealth
Ground Floor., A.J. College of Commerce, N.S. Road No. 1, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai - 400 056 Tel: 91-22- 2613 25 29 / 2610 11 32 / 6451 4849 Fax.:- 2613 2532 Email: info@iips.ac.in

7. More Details Website: http://www.iips.ac.in/

Postdoctoral Fellow

Highlights:

1. A newly NIH ARRA-funded postdoctoral position is immediately available to study RNA methylations by a viral methyltransferase

(http://www.wadsworth.org/resnres/bios/lihongmin.htm).

2. Funded for 1-2 years, and may be extended dependent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

3. Candidate should have a recent Ph.D. degree with highly motivation and interest in structure biology.

4. A background in x-ray structure determination is prerequisite. Previous experience in protein-RNA complexes is highly preferred.

5. The position is at the Wadsworth Center, one of the nation's 'Best Places to Work in Academia.' (http://www.wadsworth.org).

6. Applicants should email a CV, including a list of publications, and the names of three references including the doctoral supervisor, to:

7. Contact: Hongmin Li150 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208Email: lih@wadsworth.orgPh 518-486-9154

More details:

www.wadsworth.org/resnres/bios/lihongmin.htm

Start Date: immediate