Applications for September 2011 intake are accepted from 6th January 2011 until 30th April 2011! We are looking for interested international Master and Bachelor students to come to Hannover for maximal 4 weeks in September. (please refer to www.mh-hannover.de/20272.html for all information) To apply for the summer academy you first have to register. After registration you will receive an email including your activation hyperlink. By clicking on this hyperlink, you will confirm your registration and you will be able to logon to www.hbrs-summeracademy.de Follow the instructions during the application process and submit your application after you filled in all required fields. Please be aware, that you won't be able to edit your application after submission. Please note that, of course, the field "Master" has to be filled in only if applicable! Please state in your letter of motivation the lab preferences. As a part of the application you will have to choose two referees who will write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Please download the prepared evaluation forms and ask your referees to only use these forms for your letter of recommendation. We wish you a successful start. For detailed information about our graduate school, programms, admission etc., please visit our main homepage: www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock, Germany, seeks several Ph.D. students, post-doc fellows and junior scientists to join a team of about 20 researchers focused on the rate of aging in humans and across the tree of life. Study Subject: Social Sciences Employer: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research Level: PhD, Postdoctoral, Scientists Scholarship Description: Applications will be reviewed as received. Work can start between February and October 2011. Project description James Vaupel’s review of the “Biodemography of Human Ageing” in Nature magazine last March was partially a review and partially a forum to advance a novel, path-breaking hypothesis. The hypothesis is that all humans, both today and in the past, share the same (or almost the same) “rate of aging”, i.e., rate of increase in the chance of death due to increasing deterioration with age (senescence). This is a controversial hypothesis. A research project to study this hypothesis is being launched. Pilot research was conducted in 2010 and the full project will be carried out in 2011-2015. The invariant rate of aging is denoted by the letter b and hence the project is also called the b-project and the researchers working on it are known as the b-team. Application Applications should be addressed to the Director, Prof. James W. Vaupel. Applications should include: (1) a CV, (2) a copy of relevant publications (if any), (3) a list of two or three persons, with email addresses, who can be contacted as references, and (4) a short statement of why you are interested in the rate of aging project and what aspects of it you are most interested in working on. The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the share of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and strongly encourages women to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. More info : www.mpg.de/236441/job_offer?obj=977903 Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology 01/01/2011
Two doctoral research positions Division: Anthropology of Law and Conflict Studies Job Offer from the December 22th, 2010 Time frame as from April 1st, 2011 until March 31th, 2013 Doctoral Research Positions Field of work Max Planck Reseach School on Retaliation, Mediation, Punishment www.mpicc.de/ww/en/pub/imprs-remep.htm www.eth.mpg.de Project description These doctoral positions are granted in the context of the interdisciplinary programme of the new 'Max Planck Research School on Retaliation, Mediation, Punishment (IMPRS-REMEP)'. The research program aims to attract researchers educated in social anthropology (in particular, legal anthropology and conflict studies). The doctoral students will carry out their studies mainly in Halle/Saale. They will participate in the training programme offered by the IMPRS-REMEP and can make use of the facilities and infrastructure of the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law. The interdisciplinary curriculum further requires participation in several joint seminars to be conducted together with the doctoral students who are affiliated with the IMPRS-REMEP partner institutes in Freiburg i.Br., Heidelberg and Frankfurt/Main. During these seminars, all students shall achieve cross-disciplinary knowledge in order to develop a common understanding of the overall research agenda and to be able to mutually understand and discuss their doctoral theses from the perspectives of all relevant disciplines. Working language of the training programme and the dissertation is English. According to local university regulations, German language skills may be required in exceptional cases. The scientific supervision of the doctoral students will be carried out by the Max Planck Institute and the University of Freiburg. Cross-disciplinary dissertation projects may be co-supervised by a member of the academic staff from a partner institute. More info : www.mpg.de/english/careerOpportunities/jobOffers/extern/ethnologische_forschung/stellenangebot40/index.html International Max Planck Research School Primary Metabolism and Plant Growthis inviting applications for Doctoral Fellowships Applications will be accepted until January 28, 2011.Doctoral projects will start summer/autum 2011. The application procedure is online only. You will find the link to the online application form at the end of this page. Please read the following information carefully before you apply. The International Max Planck Research School "Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth" (IMPRS-PMPG) and the GoFORSYS doctoral programme provide a unique training opportunity in plant genomics and systems biology. Research is at the core of the 3-year programmes. Doctoral projects within IMPRS-PMPG will to a large extent focus on the model organism Arabidopsis thaliana. The research projects follow a range of approaches - from molecular physiology to bioinformatics and modelling. Both doctoral programmes are joint initiatives of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology and the University of Potsdam. The working language of both programmes is English. Our doctoral students will receive high level interdisciplinary scientific training covering various aspects of systems biology-oriented research, complementary skills training, and support in career development. Application Requirements Both programmes, IMPRS-PMPG and GoFORSYS, are open for students from all countries. Once you are accepted into either programme, you will be enrolled at the University of Potsdam (for information, see General Information). To be accepted as a doctoral student, you must hold a Master's, Diplom, or equivalent degree in a subject relevant to our programme. In exceptional cases we can accept students with an excellent BSc (1st class honours) who may need to attend additional courses and seminars during their first year. Additional requirements will be defined on a case-by-case basis. The language of both programmes is English. Therefore, a good knowledge of English is absolutely required. We encourage you to support your application with scores of internationally valid language exams like TOEFL, IELTS, or other tests. This will make the evaluation of your application easier for us. However, this information is not mandatory. Required documents At the end of the online application we ask you to upload the following two documents as PDF:
ONLINE APPLICATION We are currently inviting applications for doctoral fellowships within the IMPRS-PMPG. Application will be possible until January 28, 2011. Enter the online application form here: Online application Tips for filling in the application form A PDF with tips and field-by-field details of our online application form can be downloaded here: Instructions for online application Please study the form carefully and take your time when completing it. However, do not wait until the last day of our application period to submit your application. If you have missed any required fields or have not uploaded the two required documents, you will get error messages after pressing the "submit" button. You can get back to your application by clicking on the "back" button of your browser window. When you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a screen confiming your submission. Please note down your application number. You will need this for all further correspondence with us. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you experience any problems with the online application procedure. After the application deadline has passed, we shall decide on a first short list and contact successful applicants. Source : www-en.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/IMPRS_GoFORSYS/application/index.html Project description Participation in our Internship program will be a great asset when applying for future positions. We provide you with accommodation in our guesthouse and financial support for living expenses. We also organize English and German language courses at the institute. Every year, summer internship students experience one of the most beautiful parts of central Europe, travelling together to Switzerland, France, Italy and around Germany. The Max-Planck Institute of Immunobiology is dedicated to basic research with over 150 scientists including Ph.D. students. Information on the research activities can be obtained from the web page of the institute www.immunbio.mpg.de. Job description During your internship, you will work on your own project as a part of the research group. We will help you master the state-of-the art techniques, learn from the internationally renowned scientists working at the institute, train you language skills, make friends and create contacts for your future career. You will also actively participate in seminars and journal clubs and give regular progress reports in front of the lab and the department. Requirements Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics offers a fantastic opportunity to undergraduate students to spend 3 months in our labs working as an internship student (June-September 2011). We are interested in excellent international students with strong motivation to become researchers. You should be in your 3rd or 4th year of studies and be interested in Molecular and Cellular biology, Immunology, Epigenetics and Developmental biology. Payment We provide you with accommodation in our guesthouse and financial support for living expenses. Application Deadline for applications: January 15th, 2011. Contact Max Planck Institute for Immunbiology & Epigenetics Ms. Ninkovic Stübeweg 51 79108 Freiburg Further information: www.immunbio.mpg.de Source : ww.mpg.de/english/careerOpportunities/jobOffers/extern/immunbiologie/stellenangebot90/index.html Giessen University's International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. With its excellent research environment, a doctoral programme which is tailored to the needs of PhD students and the intensive personal support it provides, the Graduate Centre offers postgraduate students optimum conditions for their PhD-projects and a custom-made preparation for the time thereafter, both with regard to academic and non-academic careers. From 01st October 2011, the GCSC offers up to 9 PhD scholarships and 1 postdoctoral scholarship. PhD scholarships include a monthly stipend of approximately €1.100 and are offered for one year with the possibility of two extensions, each of a year. The postdoctoral scholarship, with a monthly stipend of about €1.500, is limited to two years. All scholarships start on 01st October, 2011. Acceptance of a scholarship requires participation in the study programme and the wide-ranging events offered by the GCSC, as well as active involvement in at least one GCSC graduate research group. PhD scholarship holders must register as PhD students at Justus Liebig University. There are no tuition fees for doctoral students at JLU, except for an enrolment fee of approximately €200 per semester. All scholarship holders are expected to take up residency in or near Giessen. Eligibility We invite applications contributing to the study of culture in various historical contexts as well as those analyzing contemporary phenomena The GCSC encourages applications from graduate students who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours M.A.-degree (or equivalent) in one of the GCSC’s academic subjects or in the arts/humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences. Candidates applying for a post-doctoral scholarship should hold a PhD in the arts/humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences, have an excellent academic record, and pursue a research project relevant to the GCSC’s research areas. Fluency in either English or German is required. Application Procedure and Deadline The main selection criteria are the candidates’ academic qualification, the academic quality of the research proposal and the suitability of the project for the GCSC’s research programme. Short-listed candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview; telephone interviews can be arranged for candidates from overseas. The application deadline is March 1st, 2011 (date of receipt). All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC-website) have to be submitted online. Please find all information on the two-stage application procedure on our website. If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact us at gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de. On 24th January 2011, the GCSC will host an Information Day at the Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Alter Steinbacher Weg 38, 35394 Giessen. The Information Day gives potential applicants the opportunity to meet the staff and students involved in the doctoral programme. You will also have the chance to obtain more information on the research areas and academic objectives of the GCSC, the wide range of interdisciplinary courses, colloquia, and conferences, the research support on offer, our international networks and partner institutions, as well as on publishing and funding opportunities available to GCSC-members. Please continue with our notes on the two-stage application procedure. Source : http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/wps/pgn/home/GCSC_eng/Scholarship_2011_eng Submit an application if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career and only completed your doctorate in the last four years. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-24 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host you have selected yourself at a research institution in Germany. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 600 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers annually. Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed.. To apply, please only use the application documents which can be downloaded from the following link: www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-postdoc.html The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is an independent, non-profit research organization, whose goal is to promote top quality research at its institutes. The 80 research institutes of the Max Planck Society conduct basic research in Biology and Medicine; Chemistry, Physics and Technology; Humanities, Social Sciences and Law). In particular, the Max Planck Society addresses new, innovative and interdisciplinary research areas. The Max Planck Society invites applications from outstanding young scientists in all fields of research pursued in the Society, and explicitly encourages applications from candidates with an interdisciplinary background. The successful candidates will be offered a Max Planck Research Group for a period of five years at a Max Planck Institute of their choice. This includes a W2 position equivalent to assistant or associate professor level and a five-year grant (research positions, budget, investments). The cumulative amount of funding is competitive with top class start-up packages of international career development programs. Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, copies of three publications, a one-page summary of scientific achievements, two letters of recommendation, and a two-page research plan. For further information and detailed application instructions see below. The Max Planck Society is committed to equal opportunities and to employing disabled persons The deadline for application is November 17, 2010. Please click the following link for further details: www.mpg.de/english/institutesProjectsFacilities/juniorResearchGroups/...Announcement2010/index.html Job Posting for the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg In principle, full-time positions may be split into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no bureaucratic or legal obstacles. Preference will be given to severely disabled applicants in the case of equal qualifications. The department offering the position is liable for the content of this job posting. The human resources department of the administrative board is in charge of the employment process. A post-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Forest Utilization Post doctoral Research Associate Position in Bio-based Polymers and Nanocomposites Fulltime position, start date: 01.01.2011 A post-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Forest Utilization at the University of Freiburg starting January 2011 for an initial contract of 2 years. The position and salaries are consistent with the E13- academic researcher’s scale in Germany with the specific level depending upon experience. The post-doctoral student will lead a research project in partnership with industry aimed at developing high performance nanocellulose -based thermosetting adhesives for wood-based products. The candidate will also have the flexibility to initiate any research project for the valorization of woody biomass through material development (eg: valorization of lignin in polymers). Besides these research activities, the candidate is expected to participate in regular academic activities including student advising, teaching, grant proposal writing and communications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Required & Preferred Qualifications and Experience A PhD/Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Wood Science or any related field is required. Individuals with good experience in wet chemistry laboratory work and wood-based materials together with a good balance of practical/ academic skills are preferred. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Fluency in German is also greatly appreciated. Application Procedure Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Marie-Pierre Laborie and email their application package, preferably as one single pdf file, by Oct 18th, 2010. The application package should include i) a letter of motivation describing your research experience in the field (2 p. max), ii) a detailed resume, iii) a list of publications and communications, iv) copies of 2 most significant/relevant publications, v) contact information of 3 referees.See further informations at www.fobawi.uni-freiburg.de The contract is a fixed-term contract for 2 years . The salary will be determined in accordance with E 13. Please send applications including the usual documentation to the following address by 31.10.2010. Applications should be marked with the reference number 7269 Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie PhD Institute of Forest Utilization and Work Sciences Uni. Freiburg Werthmanstr. 6 79085 Freiburg im Breisgau GERMANY fobawi@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de +49 (0)761-203 97617 For further information, please contact Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie, PhD at Tel. +49 (0)761-203 97617 or E-mail fobawi@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de Prof. Thomas Pertsch (thomas.pertsch@uni-jena.de), Abbe School of Photonics, Institute of Applied Physics www.iap.uni-jena.de, www.asp.uni-jena.de, www.ultra-optics.de Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Institute of Applied Physics (i) Doctorate (PhD) student position on Optical nonlinearities in lithium niobate photonic crystals A PhD scholarship is available in the Nano Optics group at the Institute of Applied Physics at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität-Jena (FSU) to investigate optical nonlinearities in lithium niobate photonic crystals. Lithium niobate, commonly used in optics and telecom due to its transparency in a wide wavelength range and due to its high nonlinearities, has only recently been proposed as a suitable material for photonic crystal based devices. The reason for this is that its high resistivity towards different etching techniques makes its nanostructuring a difficult task. At FSU, a process based on ion beam enhanced etching has been developed to allow the fabrication of large photonic crystals in free-standing lithium niobate membranes. The first linear optical characterizations of these structures have demonstrated a good agreement between measured properties and expected photonic effects, which is very promising for further investigations on nonlinear optics. The offered PhD project is focused on nonlinear optics in two dimensional lithium niobate photonic crystals. The main goal will be to develop photonic crystals to enhance nonlinear optical properties of lithium niobate and to understand physical phenomena that occur inside the structures. The PhD student will be mostly involved in the optical characterization of these structures, but its activities will also include fabrication and numerical contributions in collaboration with other research groups of the FSU. Details of the position The position is available from the earliest possible date. Applicants are expected to have a diploma or master’s degree in physics, preferably with experience in photonic crystals. Contact for further information and application Dr. Séverine Diziain (severine.diziain@uni-jena.de) Prof. Thomas Pertsch (thomas.pertsch@uni-jena.de), Abbe School of Photonics, Institute of Applied Physics www.iap.uni-jena.de, www.asp.uni-jena.de, www.ultra-optics.de (i) Doctorate (PhD) student position on Astrophotonics The Abbe School of Photonics (www.asp.uni-jena.de) offers a three-years PhD studentship on a project related to applications of photonics to astronomy (astrophotonics [1]). The incumbent will take part in research and development of high-tech astronomical instrumentation in the context of the Beutenberg Campus of the University of Jena (Germany - www.jena.de), a dynamical research environment with state-of-the art facilities for the fabrication of optical fibres (conventional and PCF) and for micro/nano lithography. In particular, the topic of the PhD project is focused on applications for astronomical interferometry [2] and/or coronography for observation of exo-planets [3]. The goal is the exploration of new technological solutions and the realization of prototypes to be tested at the 90 cm reflector of the University’s Observatory (www.astro.uni-jena.de). Part of the time may be employed to take part to astronomical observations in Jena or elsewhere. Details of the position The position is available from the earliest possible date. The studentship is worth 1440 euro/month (gross). Applicants are expected to have a diploma or master’s degree in physics, preferably with experience in experimental optics. Contact for further information and application Dr. Stefano Minardi (e-mail: stefano.minardi@uni-jena.de, phone: +49 3641 947848) Bibliography [1] J. Bland-Hawthorn, P. Kern Opt.Expr. 17, 1880 (2009). [2] S. Minardi et al. SPIE 7734-136 (2010) ArXiv 1005.5000 [physics-optics]. [3] E. Serabyn et al. Nature 464, 1018 (2010). | CategoriesAll |
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