PhD Studentship in Organic Synthesis

Highlights:

1. Highly motivated organic chemists who hold an upper second or first class honours degree in Chemistry.

2. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr Rudi Marquez and the project will involve the design and development of new synthetic methodology and its application to natural product synthesis.

3. The position will be based in WestCHEM at the University of Glasgow, UK.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow and the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde form the WestCHEM Research School, which brings together the strengths of the two major chemistry research schools in the West of Scotland.

WestChem offers an outstanding research environment second to none in a large, diverse and expanding chemistry research school.

4. Please e-mail your CV including a brief research summary and the names and contact details of two referees to

Dr. R. Marquez

r.marquez@chem.gla.ac.uk)

5. Closing date for applications is the 24th of June 09.

Postdoctoral positions in structural biology

Highlights:
1. The research in our lab is focused on structure-function studies of key proteins in translesion DNA replication and regulation of epigenetic factors. The current projects are built on our group’s previous success in structural determination of translesion proteins (PNAS 104: 14905-14910, 2007; Mol. Microbiol. 71: 678-691, 2009; EMBO J 28: 1644-1654, 2009)

2. The collaboration with other labs to expand the research in the Epigenome (Cell 128: 669-681, 693-705, 2007).

3. For more information regarding the projects, please contact Dr. Hong Ling. The laboratory is fully equipped for molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysical measurements, and X-ray crystallography.

4. We fully access the synchrotron beamlines in APS, CHESS, and NSLS. The University of Western Ontario (UWO) is one of the 12 research-intensive universities that receive operating funds from the Government of Canada. In the 2008 Globe and Mail (Canada's national newspaper) University Survey, UWO ranked No. 1 in student satisfaction and overall quality of education.

5. Candidates should have experience in either Protein Crystallography or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with prior publications.

6. Please send a CV and 3 references to Dr. Hong Ling by email at hling4@uwo.ca.

For more information.

www.biochem.uwo.ca/fac/ling/ling.html

Other details: positions are open till filled

Person to contact: Dr. Hong Ling

Email address: hling4@uwo.ca

Phone number: 1 519 661 3557

The University of Western Ontario
www.biochem.uwo.ca/fac/ling/ling.html

Post-Doc in biochemistry, bioengineering and chemistry

Highlights:
1. Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Los Angeles.

2. The positions will start as early as August 2009, and will be based in Los Angeles.

3. The selected candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, biomedical engineering or chemistry with some expertise in biochemical protocols (and specifically, for position one, some background in PCR), nanofabrication, microfluidics and/or instrumentation design.

4. The first position will focus on developing PCR on a novel chip-based platform in collaboration with Parallel Synthesis Technologies, Inc. a California-based company.

5. The second position will focus on the development and use of new materials for microfluidic applications including surface plasmon resonance and binding-assay applications.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, and presentations and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals are expected. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues.

7. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience is essential.

8. Creativity in research is highly valued. Please send your cover letter and CV (including publication list, prior research experience and contact information of three references) as a single pdf file to fgomez2@calstatela.edu. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Postgraduate Studentships in Chemistry

Highlights:
1. Several fully-funded post-graduate Ph.D. studentships in the Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory are available.

2. Preparation, characterization and evaluation of integrated bioelectrocatalytic systems (enzyme-based) for sensor and energy conversion.

3. Bioelectrocatalytic (enzyme and microbial) systems for electricity generation.

4. An honours undergraduate qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline, with a significant training in Chemistry is an essential qualification for applicants.

5. A background in enzyme biochemistry, or microbial ecology is an advantage for intending applicants for topics 1 and 2, respectively.

6. Applicants should submit their CV, detailing relevant experience, a personal statement, outlining reasons for their interest in the post, and the name of three references to:

Dr. Dónal leech

Biomolecular Electronics Research Laboratory

School of ChemistryNational University of Ireland,

Galway

Ph: +353 91 493563

E-mail: Donal.leech@nuigalway.ie

Web: http://www.nuigalway.ie/chemistry/staff/donal_leech/

Mexican Government scholarships 2010

Highlights:

1. Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.

2. This Call for scholarships and grants shall be open from April 22 through August 31, 2009, and online registration of candidatures shall be done from July 15 to August 15, 2009

3. The general conditions of the scholarships offered by the Foreign Ministry through its General Directorate for Academic and Cultural Cooperation are contained in the Rules Applicable to Foreign Grantees of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships, the text of which can be found at the end of this Call.

4. Scholarships are awarded for specialization studies, master’s degrees, doctorates, and medical specialties, postgraduate research and postdoctoral visits, visits for artistic creation and for visiting professors and experts, high-level lecture visits, professional internship programs for visiting professors and postgraduate mobility.

5. Scholarships are not granted for preparatory courses, distance studies (virtual mobility), supported open learning, or for Direct Doctorates (Master’s and Doctorate integrated programs).

6. The institutions and programs which comprise this Call can be viewed at the following webpage: http://becas.sre.gob.mx/

7. Submit candidature on the corresponding application form (Application Form A or B) within the specified deadline. Both forms are included in this Call.

8. Have the official proposal from the government of the candidate’s country that forms part of Application Form A.

9. Have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or doctorate, depending on the type of studies for which they are requesting the scholarship or grant.

10. Have a minimum GPA of 8, on a scale of 1 to 10, and in the event of a different scale, they must submit the equivalent.

11. Have the academic acceptance of the receiving Mexican institution.

12. Meet the requirements specified in this Call. Neither incomplete dossiers nor original documents shall be received.

13. Return to their home countries upon termination of the scholarship and remain there for at least a time period similar to the duration of the scholarship in Mexico.

14. For postgraduate- level research scholarships, the candidate must submit the letter of acceptance issued by the Mexican institution with curricular credit acknowledgement.

15. Selection Criteria

a. Academic excellence of the candidate in the area intended to be studied at a Mexican institution.

b. A congruent relationship between candidates’ academic and professional backgrounds and the area in which they wish to specialize in Mexico.

c. Importance of the studies and their direct influence on the development of the candidate’s country.

d. Reintegration of candidates into their countries’ labor market on completion of the scholarship.

e. Connection between the studies and specific projects underway or already approved, as well as their impact on the development of candidates’ countries.

f. A projection of the specific application of the knowledge acquired.

More Details : http://becas.sre.gob.mx/