NotchIT is a 4-year FP7 European Union funded Project which was awarded to 7 academic and 1 industrial partners from 6 European countries to train young researchers at early stage of their career in the field of Notch signalling (total budget of the project is 3.4 million Euro).

NotchIT integrates expertise from several areas of developmental biology and pathology. Expertise in myogenesis, haematopoiesis, neurobiology, heart and vascular biology, tumour biology and molecular pharmacology is congregated in this project, providing a unique platform for interdisciplinary work.

Young researchers will be exposed to basic research – utilizing different experimental models from zebra fish to mice – to clinical and translational research. NotchIT encourages participation at meetings, short-term exchange visits and interactions among laboratories through an attractive Training programme.

We invite applications for the following positions (16 in total):

1. Postdoctoral Research Fellows. Max duration 2 years
2. Research Fellows (no PhD required). Max duration 3 years
3. PhD students. Max duration 3 years

For all the positions, Marie Curie salary rates apply
Applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, including publications list and names and contact info of two referees by e-mail ( info@notchit.eu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) indicating research areas of interest and laboratories of choice.

Closing date: 20 March 2009;

Positions available starting from April 2009. (www.notchit.eu)

NotchIT Principal Investigators and research laboratories:

• Isabella Screpanti (coordinator) , Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
• Urban Lendahl, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
• Alexander Medvinsky, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
• Freddy Radtke, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
• José Luis de La Pompa, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Madrid, Spain
• Anne Joutel, INSERM, Paris, France
• Shahragim Tajbakhsh, Pasteur Institute, Paris, France
• Lilian Wikström, NeuroNova AB, Stockholm, Sweden

Further informations go to:

http://www.notchit.eu/index.php

Positions available:

• 3 Ph.D. student positions for a medical doctor (M.D.) or researchers with a university degree in engineering, computer sciences or life sciences (Positions #1, #2 and #3);
• 1 postdoc position for a medical doctor (M.D.) (Position #4);
• 1 postdoc position for a medical doctor (M.D.) or a researcher with a university degree in life sciences, engineering or computer sciences (Position #5);
• 1 student position (for a student of medicine) (Position #6).

Duration of contract: 1 May 2009 – 28 February 2013

Aim of the project
We propose a series of studies (Joint Programme of Research) directed at understanding the mechanisms underlying the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. We intend to develop, validate and apply a novel method of integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity in humans. The Joint Programme of Research (JPR) will consist of two research packages:

JPR 1. Development and validation of a new method of integrated measurement of arterial function and sympathetic nervous system activity.

JPR 2. Application of this new method in studies assessing:

1. determinants of sympathetic neural traffic in normal humans and hypertensive patients;
2. baroreflex function in healthy humans and patients with hypertension, particularly those with resistant hypertension.
3. cardiovascular risk stratification in patients with history of transient ischaemic attack (TIA);
4. cardiovascular regulation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

How to apply?

Candidates fulfilling requirements (see below) and willing to participate in the TEAM research project should send required documents to Prof. Krzysztof Narkiewicz (e-mail address: knark@amg.gda.pl) before March 23rd 2009, writing “TEAM” as the message subject. Please specify the position of your interest (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 or #6).

Candidates should put in their application a declaration of permission for personal data treatment required for recruitment procedure.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered in the competition process.

Recruitment procedure

Recruitment for the project will be carried out in an open, two-step procedure. Candidates’ merits will be judged both qualitatively as well as quantitatively. The first step of the recruitment will be based on the review of the submitted applications. The second step of the recruitment procedure – interview of the selected candidates – will be carried out on March 30,_2009. Successful candidates will be notified within 1 week after the interview. Results of the contest will be made public (www) on April 10, 2009. The decisions are final and appeals are not considered.

Further informations  please open webpage below:

http://www.amg.gda.pl/attachment/attachment/4917/TEAM_project_-_recruitment.pdf

Research at the CESG focuses on the mechanisms of sensory systems, from perception to cognition and behavior with emphasis on chemical senses. The research topic of the lab involves investigating the plasticity of olfactory sensory neurons activity in transgenic mice using patch-clamp recordings andcalcium imaging (see Nature Neuroscience vol10, p348 and PNAS vol103(6) p1970).

Applicants
should have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Pharmacology or a related field with some experience in electrophysiology and/or imaging. English proficiency is required since it is the working language of the lab. Some knowledge of French may be useful to completely enjoy life in Dijon. Dijon is a lively city with a medieval city center, 1.5hrs southeast of Paris, in the great region of Bourgogne wines.

Applicants
should send a cover letter explaining research interests and motivations, a CV with a list of publications, and the name and contact information of at least two references to the Group Leader: Xavier Grosmaitre (xavier.grosmaitre@cesg.cnrs.fr).

For more information about the position, email Xavier Grosmaitre.
An ideal starting date is September 2009. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until vacancy is filled.

The post-doc will be benefiting of the highly stimulating environment of the Institut Jean Nicod, in collaboration with the members of the project on genericity. The post-doc will also be in charge of the organization of the bimensual seminar linked to the project.

Net salary: 1926 euros / month.

Additional Information on the scientific program is available at

http://lumiere.ens.fr/~amari/genius/anr.htm

or can be directly obtained from the contact information below.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. at the time of the appointment. A curriculum vitae, two recommendation letters and three publication samples should be sent by e-mail and snail-mail before March 15h, 2009 (flexible) to Alda Mari at the address provided below.

Application Deadline: 15-Mar-2009 (Open until filled)

Mailing Address for Applications:
Alda Mari
ENS, Institut Jean Nicod
Pavillon Jardin
29, rue d?Ulm
Paris 75005
France
Email Address for Applications: alda.mari@ens.fr

Contact Information:
Alda Mari
Email: alda.mari@ens.fr

Job description
We intend to build a system with 4-5 superconducting qubits based on a superconducting type of qubit called transmon. We use tunable superconducting cavities to couple the qubits, and each qubit has its own individual control and read-out. The read-out will also be done using superconducting cavities. The main focus for the new post-doc will be to design and develop the read-out system. The position is financed by the EU-project EuroSQIP.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in Physics and have experience in at least two of the following areas: Quantum mechanics, superconductivity, mesoscopic physics, nanofabrication, cryogenics, microwave technology. Candidates should be good team players and have an ability to take initiative. Women are especially welcome as applicants for this position since most of our present team members are men.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
3. Two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses)
4. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents

The application shall be sent electronically. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

The documents according to items 1-4 above shall be attached as two pdf-files.
One should contain items 1-3 in the listing of material to be included in the application The other should contain item 4 in the listing of material, and any other appendices.

The files may be compressed (zipped).

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2008/286) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Application deadline 2009-01-30
Reference number 2008/286

Further information

Professor Per Delsing, +46 31 772 33 17, e-mail: per.delsing@chalmers.se
Union representatives

* SACO: Jan Lindér
* ST: Marie Wenander
* SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related area. Requirements include:

• a solid theoretical background and practical experience in quantitative methods in computational linguistics and/or information retrieval;
• excellent programming skills; and
• a strong motivation and proven ability to work and publish collaboratively.

The position is available immediately. The initial appointment will be for 12 months, with the possibility of extension by another 12 months, subject to performance and availability of funding. Financial compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualification.

Applicants should arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly to the same address. For full consideration, application materials including letters should arrive no later than January 31, 2009. For further information, contact Stefan Kaufmann at kaufmann@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and applications from minority and women candidates are especially welcome. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Deadline:
31-Jan-2009 (Flexible Deadline)

Application Address:
Justin  Heinze
586 Donald P. Jacobs Center
2001 Sheridan Road
Evanston   IL  60208
USA

Application Email:
j-heinze@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Contact Information:
Stefan  Kaufmann
kaufmann@northwestern.edu

Research:
Astra Zeneca Oncology has constructed large cell panels to serve as in vitro models for drug response. These cell panels have been extensively characterized by mutation analysis, mRNA expression, aCGH, response to a wide variety of drugs, micro-RNA expression and phosphoprotein characterization. In parallel, the same measurements are being performed on a collection of colorectal samples. In this project two aims are pursued. First, a comparative analysis will be performed between the cell line data and the tumor data to determine the multi-dimensional molecular states spanned by the cell lines and whether these states faithfully recapitulate the space spanned by a representative and clinically relevant selection of tumor samples. Guided by this mapping and by following a pathway-based approach, integrative modeling will be applied on the cell line panel data to construct models predictive of resistance.

Job description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the bioinformatics analysis of the cell line and tissue data. More specifically, these tasks include

1. Constructing a comprehensive gene list of the PI3K and ERK network;
2. Molecular characterisation of the colorectal cell panel and tumour samples through integrative analysis of the various data sources within the space spanned by the identified network genes and
3. Pathway-based alignment of cell panel to tumours to determine the extent to which the cell panel recapitulates the heterogeneity in the tissue set.

Location:

The position is embedded within the Bioinformatics and statistics group lead by Dr Lodewyk Wessels (http://bioinformatics.nki.nl) at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam and the Oncology Informatics group, Discovery Medicine, Astra Zeneca, Alderley Park, UK lead by Dr Tim French. We plan to have regular meetings, and the postdoc will also spend time at both locations.

Requirements:

Candidates should fulfill the following criteria.

• MSc or PhD in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, engineering, computer science, statistics, physics, biotechnology, or biology.
• Knowledge of fundamental aspects of cancer biology, especially signalling pathways.
• Knowledge of fundamental aspects of computer science (algorithms and data structures, programming languages).
• Knowledge or experience of informatics.
• Knowledge of statistics, artificial intelligence or bioinformatics is highly desirable.

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate will be employed by the Netherlands Cancer Institute. The employment conditions follow general employment rules as laid down in the ‘CAO’ for hospitals. The salary will be determined depending on education and experience.

Contact and Applications:

Dr. Lodewyk Wessels,
tel. +31 20 512 7987
e-mail: l.wessels@nki.nl

or

Dr Tim French Discovery Medicine,
Cancer Bioscience,
tel. +44 1625-519922 or
e-mail: Tim.French@AstraZeneca.com

Applicants should send a CV, list of publications and the names and addresses of at least two persons that can be approached to obtain further information.

Website:

http://bioinformatics.nki.nl

Closing date:
30 January 2009

L.F.A.Wessels, Ph.D
Bioinformatics and Statistics
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 5127987
Fax: +31 (0)20 6691383
Mobile: +31 (0)634485714
http://bioinformatics.nki.nl/

Further informations:
http://innsida.ntnu.no/nettopp_lesmer.php?kategori=nyheter&dokid=492526c0ec2873.24069493

Social science applicants for the post-doctoral fellowships will be considered if their research is related to the Initiative on the “Social Dimensions of Environmental Policy” (SDEP). The two initial themes for SDEP will include: climate-society interactions and environment- democracy linkages. Please note that the SDEP initiative is spanking new and is not yet listed on the Beckman web page.

This page lists the full application instructions. If you still have questions after reading through this page, please e-mail beckmanfellows@beckman.illinois.edu

The following six items must be submitted no later than Monday, December 1, 2008. Late or multiple submissions will not be accepted. Selected Fellows will be announced Friday, February 27, 2009.

(1) Application Form

Applicants must fill out the online application form. The form also allows for the electronic submission of your supporting documents (Curriculum Vitae, Research Plan, Research Justification, and Representative Paper).

(2) Curriculum Vitae

The Curriculum Vitae must be submitted as an Adobe PDF file using the upload form mentioned above.

(3) Research Plan

A description of the research problems you intend to focus on initially, if you are selected as a Beckman Institute Fellow. This section should not exceed three single-spaced pages. The Research Plan must be submitted as an Adobe PDF file using the upload form mentioned above.

(4) Research Justification

A description of the relationship of your research to Beckman Institute research programs, including identification of specific faculty members with whom you intend to associate and needs for experimental facilities or other resources. Faculty members at the University of Illinois who are possible research collaborators, but who are not Beckman Institute faculty, may also be mentioned. It is strongly recommended that you contact in advance one or more of the faculty with whom you might collaborate. This section should not exceed two single-spaced pages. The Research Justification must be submitted as an Adobe PDF file using the upload form mentioned above.

(5) Representative Paper (Optional)

If you have published, you may submit no more than one article. If you have not published, one introductory or representative chapter, or an extended abstract (not to exceed five pages), of your dissertation may be substituted. Do not submit additional articles or chapters; only one will be passed on to the selection committee. The Representative Paper must be submitted as an Adobe PDF file using the upload form mentioned above.

(6) Letters of Reference

In addition to the above materials, you should request letters of reference from three individuals familiar with your research. Please have your references either e-mail letters to beckmanfellows@beckman.illinois.edu , or send them on official letterhead and under separate cover to the address below. The deadline for letters of reference is also Monday, December 1, 2008. No faxed copies of the recommendation letters will be accepted. Original letters must be mailed to the address below:

Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
405 North Mathews Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801 USA

Questions?

Thank you for your interest in the 2009 Beckman Institute Fellows competition. If you still have questions after reading through this page, please e-mail beckmanfellows@beckman.illinois.edu or go to:

http://www.beckman.illinois.edu/fellows/postdoc.aspx

for further informations.