International Scholarships

A post-doctoral position in ribosome biochemistry is available for a qualified candidate to work on the development of in-vitro translation assays with purified ribosomes. The assays to be developed will provide an analytical assessment of specific steps in mRNA translation (decoding, peptide-bond formation, translocation) in wild-type and mutant prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes. The ultimate objectives … [More Info]

Postdoctoral and PhD Student Positions in Neurochoice, the University of Zurich, Switzerland SystemsX.ch, the Swiss initiative in systems biology, has initiated a new project entitled “Neurochoice: Neural Correlates of Collective Decision Making”, with principal investigators located at the Universi-ties of Zurich, Bern, and Geneva, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. One part … [More Info]

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in the area of spatial statistical modelling applied to mapping schistosomiasis transmission in different settings of Africa. The studentship covers living cost and tuition fees and provides support for 3 years. The starting date is June 1st, 2007 or as soon as possible after that date by negotiation.Appropriate … [More Info]

The EPFL (http://www.epfl.ch) and the Brain Mind Institute are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated PhD student for a project with focus on the regulatory mechanisms of γ-secretase, an intramembrane-cleaving protease directly implicated in Alzheimers Disease as it releases the neurotoxic amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) from its large precursor (APP). References: PNAS. 2006, 103(18):6889-6894; J Biol … [More Info]

The Human Molecular Genetics Program at Children’s Memorial Research Center is expanding and seeks applications for new post-doctoral positions. The aims of the program are to develop translational genetic medicine, particularly in areas directly related to pediatric disease: (www.childrensmrc.org/human_molecular_genetics) Requirements Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. candidates with relevant experimental training, a strong publication record, and an ambition … [More Info]

The division Social and Industrial Ecology at the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich is starting an inter- and transdisciplinary research project entitled “Reducing human health and environmental risks from pesticide use: Integrating decision-making with spatial risk assessment models” in Vereda la Hoya, Tunja, Colombia, S.A. The successful PhD candidate will first develop … [More Info]

Postgraduate Studentship Modelling Coronary Blood Flow Dynamics Department of Mathematics STUDENTSHIP covers fees (University and College) and maintenance. Applications are invited for a postgraduate studentship, funded by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Global Research Partnership [KAUST GRP], to work on “Modelling Coronary Blood Flow Dynamics” under the supervision of Dr Nic Smith … [More Info]