Source:http://fellowzip. co.cc/2008/ 08/associate- professorship- alt-full. html

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP/ alt. FULL PROFESSORSHIP IN BIOLOGY (MARINE BIOLOGY) is available at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo. Further information on scientific profile, responsibilities, working duties, and other issues relevant for the position are given in a detailed job description available at this link http://www.bio. uio.no/positions or on request to Senior Executive Officer Bente Schjoldager, Tel. + 47 22 854704, e-mail: bente.schjoldager@ matnat.uio. no.

The research in the Department of Biology is organised into three programmes: Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Microbial Evolution Research Group, and in an integrated Center of Excellence - Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CoE-CEES).

Currently, the Department of Biology holds a permanent academic staff of 32.

This position comes under the program for Marine Biology, which currently employs a permanent academic staff of 7, 1 adjunct associate professor (20%), and 2 technicians. The program also engages a varying number of internally and externally funded PhD students and post doc researchers, depending on funding. About 20 master students are associated with the program. Research focuses on the biology and biodiversity of macroalgae and planktonic algae, the ecology of soft bottom sediments and pelagic ecology. Research in pelagic ecology focuses on the behavior and ecology of zooplankton and fish, as well as their predator-prey relationships. Marine research is also carried out within the other research programs at the department and at CEES.

We are seeking a person with expertise and research profile in field-based ecological research on zooplankton or fish. The appointed candidate should strengthen, and complement the research that is already carried out at the department and establish a field-based activity in marine pelagic ecology, alternatively in combination with experimental studies. It is expected that the appointed candidate will aim at acquiring external funding to subsidise his/her research. A doctoral degree, strong publication record, and teaching experience are required.

The person appointed must be able and willing to participate in teaching, supervision and examination in marine biology at all levels (bachelor, master, PhD), as well as teaching more general undergraduate courses. The appointed person must also undertake administrative duties in accordance with current provisions.

The application must contain information on education, previous appointments and work experience, scientific and pedagogical activities, documentation of teaching and administrative experience.

Applicants must deliver four (4) copies of the following items before the application deadline:
· Application, CV, and attachments
· Up to 10 selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation
· A list of scientific publications with bibliographic references
· A portfolio containing documentation of teaching experience, capability of external fund
raising and other qualifications the applicant wants to have considered

The person appointed to the position must have basic pedagogical qualifications, and those who cannot document such competence must acquire it within the first two years of the appointment. Further information are given in “ Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties� and can be found at: http://www.uio. no/admhb/ reglhb/personal/ tilsettingvitens kapelig/rulesass essmentweight. xml

Pedagogic qualifications beyond basic competence may give a competitive advantage in the ranking of otherwise equally scientifically competent applicants.

The top candidates normally have to go through an interview and trial lecture before the final ranking of the applicants.

Formal procedures for appointment to permanent scientific positions are given in “Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships�,
http://www.uio. no/admhb/ reglhb/personal/ tilsettingvitens kapelig/rulesapp ointprofessor. xml

The teaching languages at the University of Oslo are Norwegian and English. The person appointed to the position is expected to be able to teach in Norwegian and English within a time limit of 2 years from taking the position.

The University of Oslo wants to have more women in permanent academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more individuals with an immigrant background in permanent academic positions. Individuals with an immigrant background are encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a. o.

Additional information:
Head of Department, professor Trond Schumacher, tel. + 47 91147203,
e-mail: trond.schumacher@ bio.uio.no
or professor Stein Kaartvedt, tel. +47 22854739, e-mail:
stein.kaartvedt@ bio.uio.no.

Associate professor
Pay grade: 57 â€" 66 (NOK 435 500.- to 514 500,-) (depending on qualifications)

Professor
Pay grade: 66 - 84 (NOK 514 500,- to 784 800,- ) (depending on qualifications)

Application deadline: September 1st, 2008

REF. NO.: 2008/11485

Four sets of the application (marked with REF.NO. 2008/11485), including CV, scientific publications, copies of testimonials and a complete list of all documents submitted should be forwarded to: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Attn.: Senior Executive Officer Bente Schjoldager, P.O.Box 1032, Blindern, NO-0315 OSLO Application documents, except original publications, will not be returned.

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website link:
http://www.isys. uni-stuttgart. de/~sauter/ OpenPosition_ PhD_0708. pdf

PhD student (assistant) in Systems Biology (M/F)
Application End: Tuesday 30 September 2008
The University of Luxembourg has a vacancy in its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication for a Assistant- PhD student (Doktorand) in Systems Biology / Life Sciences 3-years contract, renewable starting October 2008 (or later)

Research area: Systems Biology - Life Sciences
Systems biological methods shall be used to investigate the systemic properties of inflammatory signalling networks in mammalian cells. Inflammation is a fundamental response of virtually all multi-cellular organisms to infection and injury. It is led on by a variety of signal transduction pathways tightly regulated and linked to other cellular events like apoptosis and proliferation. Strict regulation of this process is essential as errors can result in clinically relevant disorders like infection and sepsis, atherosclerotic disease and others. The large number of participating components, their dependencies and multiple stimuli make the analysis of this signalling network difficult. Therefore a Boolean (logical) model of inflammatory signal transduction pathways shall be developed based on the current published knowledge and own experimental data aiming at a holistic (systems oriented) view. One focus will be on regulatory interactions between network components under different input-output settings and prediction of signalling scenarios in knock-out experiments. The project aims at the prediction and verification of experimental data, the examination of the structure and hierarchy of the inflammation signalling networks and the relevance analysis of the contained components.

Tasks:
* Prepare a PhD in Systems Biology
* Contribute to the teaching activities of the Faculty, especially in Systems Biology
Profile:
* Diploma or Master in Life Sciences (Biology), Biotechnology, Engineering orcomparable
* Preferably the candidate should have a strong background in cell biology or systems biology.
* Good written and oral English skills are obligatory, working knowledge in German and/or
French is an advantage.
Offer
* research within an up-to-date field
* exciting interdisciplinary environment
* competitive remuneration

For further information, please contact:
Thomas Sauter
University of Luxembourg
162a, avenue de la Faïencerie
L-1511 Luxembourg
Office: Campus Limpertsberg
Tel: +49 711 6856 6611
Email: thomas.sauter@ uni.lu
Url : http://www.isys. uni-stuttgart. de/~sauter/

Interested candidates are asked to send their full application (letter of motivation, detailed CV, copies of diploma, photo) until September 30th, 2008 by e-mail to thomas.sauter@ uni.lu .
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

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website link:
http://www.cer. ethz.ch/mip/ Positions/ PhDStudent. pdf

PhD Student in Economics The chair of "Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy" has a job opening for a PhDposition.

We are interested in candidates who have completed the equivalent of a Masters degree and whose interests coincide with ongoing research at our chair. We employ and develop macroeconomic, strategic and cooperative thinking to analyze short- and long-term economic and political problems. We suggest improvements, develop policy guidelines and design new institutions aimed at fostering the common welfare. Our research can be subdivided into three areas:

· Area M: Macroeconomic Thinking and Economic Policy,
· Area I: Innovation, the Engines of Growth and Long-term Well-being,
· Area P: Design of New Organizations/ Institutions and their Foundations.

Our chair is part of the CER-ETH (Center of Economic Research at ETH Zurich), which belongs to the Department of Management, Technology and Economics. The PhDposition we currently offer is planned for research topics of area P. As a PhD student in a leading research institute integrated in the ETH Zurich, you will conduct academic and policy-relevant economic research in an inspiring environment.

The PhD student will work under the supervision of Professor Hans Gersbach and other members of the faculty. Good writing skills and computing skills are essential. The main focus of the position will be on conceptual and theoretical research. The appointment includes opportunities for teaching related to the candidate's field of interest. Fluent knowledge of English is mandatory. Master degrees in mathematics, physics or engineering sciences are welcome.

The appointment includes the opportunity to write a dissertation in the candidate's field of interest. A PhD thesis is to be completed within three to four years. The salary will be in accordance with the regulations of the ETH Zurich. Applicants unfamiliar with ETH are encouraged to read the "Survival Guide - Handbook for Ph.D. Students at ETH Zurich", http://www.aveth. ethz.ch/sg/ sg2002.pdf.

Applicants must submit a letter describing their background and interests, a curriculum vitae, contact information for two academic references and a sample research paper (or their master thesis) in electronic (PDF) format to mbuser@ethz. ch. In addition, university transcripts should be sent to our office manager Margrit Buser, Chair of Macroeconomics: Innovation and Policy, ETH Zurich, Zürichbergstrasse 18, 8092 Zurich, SWITZERLAND.
First consideration will be given to applications submitted by 15 August 2008, but applications will continue to be considered until the job advertisement is withdrawn from our homepage, http://www.cer. ethz.ch/mip/ Positions/ index.

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The University of Greenwich, School of Science is seeking applications from suitable candidates to undertake an MSc by Research in GIS and Remote Sensing applied to the archeology of the proposed World Heritage Site in Chatham, Kent. The work will be carried out in collaboration with English Heritage, Kent County Council and Medway Unitary Authority and will make a major contribution to the future management and promotion of the proposed site. The successful candidate will have a background in archeology or historical urban geography together with competence in IT and some knowledge of GIS and photogrammetry. Interested candidates should contact:
Mr Fakhar Khalid
Centre for GIS and Remote Sensing
School of Science, University of Greenwich,
Medway Campus, Chatham, KEnt. ME4 4TB
Email: f.khalid@gre. ac.uk
Phone: 02083319723
OR
Dr Mike McGibbon,
School of Science, University of Greenwich,
Medway campus, Chatham, Kent. ME4 4TB
Email: M.J.McGibbon@ gre.ac.uk
Phone: 02083319729

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