Ph.D Admissions 2010 at National Institute of Immunology

Highlight:

1. Ph.D. programme.
1) Chemical Biology

2) Genetics & Cell Signaling

3) Immunity & Infection

4) Molecular & Cellular Biology

5) Reproduction & Development

6) Structural & Computational Biology

Cutting-edge research at the Institute encompasses broad interdisciplinary areas –National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications application for PhD programs
2. Minimum qualifications:

a. M.Sc. in any branch of Science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) or M.Tech. or M.B.B.S. or M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. or equivalent qualification recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, is required.

b. First Division or equivalent grade or at least 60% of aggregate scores in all major examinations from Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) onwards is required.

c. Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination this year may also apply; they will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfillment of the above requirements at the time of joining.

d. Reservations are as per statutory norms.

Postdoctoral position in Environmental science

Highlights:

1. Lafayette College invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Environmental Studies.

2. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can build upon his or her disciplinary expertise to assist Lafayette in shaping and developing its ambitious new programs in Environmental Studies.

3. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will help us to develop a program that will assure that we are equipping the next generation of citizens and leaders with the humanistic and technical skills to understand environmental challenges and make informed decisions that will shape a more viable world.

4. A significant grant from the Mellon Foundation provides us with the support necessary to develop curricular and extracurricular programs in Environmental Studies that extend beyond the classroom.

5. The candidate will have a teaching and research focus in the arts, humanities, or social sciences in emerging areas of environmental studies such as: Environmental Law, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, the Environment in Literature and the Arts, or Global Environmental Issues. A faculty mentor will work with the post-doctoral fellow in course development and research pursuits to help them develop their skills as a new faculty member.

6. The fellow will teach a total of six courses over four semesters (first year, 1:2; second year, 2:1).

7. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activity, help to organize workshops and symposia, and mentor students. Housing and partial board will be provided if the candidate chooses to participate in limited residence life, student advising, and mentoring programs. Lafayette College is a highly selective private undergraduate liberal arts college with an engineering division and 2,200 students.

8. Send CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for three referees to: Dru Germanoski, Head, Dept. of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042-1768.

9. The starting date is August 2010 and applications will be accepted until December 15, 2009. Lafayette College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

a. http://environment.lafayette.edu

b. http://www.lafayette.edu/

Postdoctoral and PhD position for DFT Calculations in Materials Science

Highlights:

1. The division of Physical Science and Engineering at the KAUST invites applications for PhD and Postdoctoral positions in computational condensed matter physics. These full-time positions are available from January 1, 2010 and open until filled. Competitive salary and benefits package.

2. This is an ideal time to consider joining the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) family, as the University embarks on a period of unparalleled growth and opportunities abound for career enrichment.

3. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is one of the biggest, most significant developments in higher education of recent times. A brand new, international graduate-level research institution, located on more than 36 million square metres of land near the Red Sea, we are benefiting from a $multi-billion investment which is already attracting some of the finest minds around.

4. The successful candidate will pursue numerical studies using Density Functional Theory (DFT). The area of possible research interests includes:

• Electronic structure of surfaces and interfaces

• Electronic structure of hybrid devices for spintronics applications

• Transport through nano-structured materials

• Transport properties of spintronics devices

• Interplay between spin transport and spin-orbit coupling

5. The applicant’s creativity will be highly appreciated and strong interactions with theoretical as well as experimental groups in the division and abroad are expected. An outstanding academic and research background as well as good communication skills are required.

6. Requirements for PhD fellow applications:

MSc degree in Physics or Materials Science. Self-motivated and capable of quickly developing new skills, the applicant will have a demonstrated aptitude for learning fast and involving him/herself in new computational techniques.

Requirements for Postdoctoral fellow applications:

7. PhD in Physics or Materials Science, with a deep experience in DFT techniques and computational methods. Highly motivated, the applicant will be independent and capable of formulating, planning, and carrying out a program of innovative and original research.

8. KAUST's globally competitive pay structure is the core of its Total Rewards package. Salaries are offered on a graded system that includes all positions within the University.

9. This is a unique opportunity to lead the way in shaping the scientific breakthroughs of the future through innovative projects utilising DFT.

10. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a detailed CV, a list of publications, as well as the names and contact details of three references. The letter of interest will explicitly address the qualifications relevant for the position and, for Postdoctoral fellows, briefly present innovative research projects which the candidate wishes to develop during his stay at KAUST.

11. Apply online here: http://apptrkr.com/130301