Doctoral position in Computational Biophysics

Highlights:

1. PhD position is available to understanding kinase flexibility using new computational tools.
2. The objective is to produce new computational tools for modelling large-scale conformational change in biomolecules.
3. Project is funded for 4-year by BBSRC
4. Stipend is tax-free (anticipated to be £15, 990)
5. Full coverage of tuition fees and an industrial placement. Due to commence October 2010, the project is open to UK/EU* nationals only due to the nature of the funding.
6. The study will develop new simulation-based tools, based on recent software developments in the computational biophysics group of Dr Bryce.

Postdoctoral position in asymmetric catalysis at University of Maine

Highlights:

1. A postdoctoral position in organocatalysis in the research group of Pr. Christine Saluzzo located in the University of Maine in Le Mans (France) is available for 12 months starting as soon as possible (salary: 30,000 euros pa).
2. The work is focused on the synthesis of new ligands issued from the biomass and their evaluation in asymmetric catalysis and organocatalysis.
3. Applicants must have a PhD in organic chemistry.
4. The successfull candidate will have a strong background in organic synthesis and have good skills in usual analytical techniques.
5. An experience in asymmetric catalysis and/or organocatalysis is requested.
6. To apply, please send your CV with covering letter and 2 references names to:
   Pr. Christine saluzzo
   E-mail: Christine.Saluzzo@univ-lemans.fr
   Tel. +33 (0)2 43 83 33 37
   Fax +33 (0)2 43 83 39 02
   

MPhil/PhD fully funded program 2010

Highlights:

1. MPhil/PhD position available the University of Hong Kong
2. As part of this MPhil/PhD work the student will learn how to apply ESI FT-ICR/MS with IRMPD, BIRD as well as a suite of different quantum chemical procedures to gain insight into aspects of cluster stability and fragmentation, geometries and abundances of small ion clusters in the laboratory and their role as model systems to study dissolution and precipitation reactions one molecule at a time.
3. Successful applicants will join a dynamic, research-oriented department with strong collaborative links to the Physics, Chemistry and other natural science departments as well as new high-performance supercomputing facilities on campus. Applicants should hold a BSc or Diplom in Geochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline and should be motivated to perform experimental as well as fundamental simulation studies.