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2 Graduate Positions: Population Genetics, Phylogeography, Speciation

I seek two highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates to fill full time graduate student positions (MSc or PhD) in molecular ecology in the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton). My research focuses on the comparative population genetics and phylogeography of north Atlantic marine invertebrates and freshwater insects, and the biogeography of speciation in strongylocentrotid sea urchins.

Successful candidates should have a strong background in ecology and evolution, interests in population genetics and statistics, and preferably some experience with molecular techniques (but not required).

Call for Outstanding Scientists to undertake Research in Melbourne. Applications are NOW OPEN for VESKI Innovation Fellowships 2009/10

Applications for VESKI Innovation Fellowships for take up in financial year 2009/10 are NOW OPEN with submissions closing at 5pm on Friday, 22nd May 2009.

The VESKI Innovation Fellowships are open to individuals in the fields of science, technology and design specifically relating to innovative technology, biotechnology, design, advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies, or the enabling sciences and technologies.

In addition to the above named fields; the 2009/10 Call for Applications encourages submissions in the areas of:

• Clinical Research focusing on Health Outcomes; &
• Renewable Energy Generation & Demand Management.

Applications are invited to study 4 semester full-time Master of Engineering and Master of Technology courses at Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur. Students will be supported by postgraduate scholarships offered by the University through AICTE fund.

At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering a position as Ph.D. fellow (position no. 562/06-18-29131) is open for appointment from August 1, 2009.

Job description:
Fouling in MBR Systems

The PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering.

The PhD study is a part of the MEMBIO program, which addresses the application of Membrane Bio-reactors in waste water treatment. The aim of the study is to elucidate the chemistry behind the inevitable fouling of membrane during the operation of the MBR system.

Pre-selection has begun for foreign students applying for a position in a Doctoral Program for the academic year 2009/10.

The number of positions funded by the University will be established by the Graduate School.

Foreign students wishing to apply for admission to a Doctoral Program for the academic year 2009/10 must submit an application via the online form available at the following website which will be active on April 3rd 2009 and deadline is May 25th, 2009:

The Endeavour Awards are managed by DEEWR (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, its employees, agents and contractors).

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.

At the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Medicine, Department of Development and Planning a position as Ph.D. fellow (position no. 562/06-20-29124) is open for appointment from 1 September 2009.

Job description:
Systematic Biases in transport models

The PhD stipend is available within the general study programme “Planning and Development”.

The PhD project is a part of a larger research project entitled “Uncertainties in Transport Project Evaluation” carried out by Aalborg University and Denmark’s Technical University in cooperation with few universities and research institutes in other countries. The political goals within the transport sector often conflict with the general trend development, e.g. the increasing transport demand and volumes that lead to increasing congestion and CO2 emissions. The users’ responses to policy initiatives and the derived impacts can be difficult to forecast due to complex causal relationships. Traffic forecast models and socio-economic cost-benefit analyses have been increasingly applied as tools for decision support, and they are often used to justify new transport infrastructure projects.