TWAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral Positions

Highlights:

1. The TWAS Fellowship Programmes, which operate under agreements with governments and national organizations in developing countries – particularly Brazil, China, India and Pakistan – offer a number of fellowships to young scientists from developing countries to carry out postdoctoral research in developing countries other than their own.

2. Currently, there are seven fellowship programmes for postdoctoral research, implemented in collaboration with the following partner organizations:

a National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brazil

The TWAS-CNPq Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences in Brazil. Duration: minimum of six months to a maximum of twelve months. Deadline for applications: 31 August.

b. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
The TWAS-CAS Fellowship Programme for Postdoctoral Research offers fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in China. Duration: minimum of six months to a maximum of twelve months. Deadline for applications: 31 August.

Postdoctoral position for development and characterization of the nanostructured polymer films for antifouling resistance

Highlights:

1. A post-doctoral position is available in our lab We are seeking a highly qualified CHEMIST to assist in the development and characterization of the nanostructured polymer films for antifouling resistance.

2. The candidate must possess a doctoral degree in chemistry or polymer science with lab experience. The candidate must have an excellent track record of original research, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Melik C. Demirel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Penn State University

http://www.personal.psu.edu/mcd18/