PhD Research Program
Modelling of Biomarkers and Disease Progression in COPD (full time)
Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Job description
TOP Institute Pharma (TI Pharma) has granted our proposalto set up a mechanism-based PKPD modelling platform. This platform focuses onthe transfer of knowledge from academia to the pharmaceutical industry and is acollaborative effort of four excellent academic institutes and six leadingglobal pharmaceutical industries. Unique to this platform is the availabilityof shared databases on disease and drug related parameters.
The aim ofthe platform is to provide a scientific basis for rational drug discovery anddevelopment with a strong focus on priority medicines. Among the various workinggroups, a research program has been started to evaluate biomarkers and diseaseprogression in COPD using longitudinal models. The primary scope of thisinvestigation is to establish which markers of disease have predictive valuefor the outcome of efficacy trials for stable and unstable COPD conditions.Subsequently, modelling will be used to optimise clinical trial design andcharacterise the relevance of different clinical trial factors and procedureson study power, bias and treatment effect size. Translational aspects will alsobe explored to allow better extrapolation from preclinical to clinical findings.The approach is based on hierarchical models and relies on the use of advanced statisticalsoftware tools such as NONMEM, WINBUGS and R.
We arelooking for a highly motivated PhD Student or post-doctoral scientist toinvestigate the research questions indicated above. This appointment will befor 4 years.
Requirements
The post-doctoralfellow should have the following background and competencies:
· Astrong background in statistical modelling & simulation and/or Bayesianstatistics
· Adegree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Medicine, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Physiology
orequivalent scientific training
· Birdeyes¢ view
· Conceptualthinker
· Problem-solvingand coaching skills are essential
· Ambitious
· Creative
· Interested to perform research in a unique multidisciplinary setting
Organisation
The Leiden Division ofPharmacology at the Leiden/Amsterdam Center for Drug Research (LACDR) has along-standing expertise in the development of Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic(PKPD) models to predict efficacy and safety of drugs. Given the nature of thisproject, the main task of the principal post-doctoral fellow will be to coachthe PhD students and postdocs within the platform, to support model buildingand simulation and to identify underlying general principles shared amongindividual projects.
Conditions of employment
Theemployment for this position will be full time for 4 years.
Additional conditions of employment:
You will workas a team member of a TI Pharma project. The project team comprises academicand industrial partners. In this case, the partners are: University of Leiden,University of Groningen,the University Medical Center of Utrecht, the ErasmusMedical Center,Rotterdam and thecompanies Eli Lilly, Johnson &
Johnson, GSK, Nycomed, Organon/Schering Plough and Pfizer. You willattend a unique drug discovery education and training program offered by TI Pharma.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of
the following links:
http://www.lacdr.nl
Application
Youcan apply by sending your application to:
Contactperson
Dr. O. Della Pasqua
Division of Pharmacology, Leiden/Amsterdam Center forDrug Research
Leiden,The Netherlands
Odp72514@gsk.com
+44 7876031907
PhD Research Program Modelling of Biomarkers and Disease Progression in COPD (full time)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2 years, possibly extendable) Statistical Methods in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research
Vacature 32/079-3e Within the Center for Statistics of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
Postdoctoral Researcher (2 years, possibly extendable)
Statistical Methods in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research
(mandate WNI/2008/010)
Job description
The research activities are part of an interuniversity collaboration between the Institute VAXINFECTIO of the University of Antwerp, and the Center for Statistics, Hasselt University. The main interdisciplinary research themes are i) to improve and/or increase the understanding of the immune system, and ii) to develop strategies for the containment of antibiotic resistance.
The candidate will strengthen and extend the current research potential of the Center of Statistics in the field of vaccine and infectious disease research. S/he will support the coordination of scientific research in the framework of an interuniversity collaboration with VAXINFECTIO, a research center of the University of Antwerp. In this respect, multi disciplinary collaboration will be of great importance.
Profile
The candidate has got a proven (methodological and applied) research output in biostatistics. Experience in international research and collaboration, with a knowledge of several application areas (like oncology, infectious diseases, immune-system diseases), is preferable. The candidate also has got a strong record in scientific collaboration.
Diploma
The candidate holds a doctoral or PhD degree in Biostatistics, or related field.
Appointment
The appointment takes effect from the half of June 2008 for a period of 2 years, possibly extendable.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Geert Molenberghs, +32 11-26 82 38,
geert.molenbergsh@ uhasselt. be
Prof. dr. Marc Aerts, +32 11-268247, marc.aerts@uhasselt .be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@ uhasselt. be
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -
building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt .be/download/ APengelsUH. doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th , 2008.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:
jobs@uhasselt. be.
Principal Post-Doctoral Fellow Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Principal Post-Doctoral Fellow
PKPD modelling platform (full time)
Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Job description
TOP Institute Pharma (TI Pharma) has granted ourproposal to set up a mechanism-based PK-PD modelling platform. This platformfocuses on the transfer of knowledge from academia to the pharmaceuticalindustry and is a collaborative effort of four excellent academic institutes andsix leading global pharmaceutical industries. Unique to this platform is theavailability of shared databases on disease and drug related parameters.
The aim ofthe platform is to provide a scientific basis for rational drug discovery anddevelopment with a strong focus on priority medicines. In total 11 PhD students and 7 post-doctoralfellows are employed by the platform. Three working groups have been establishedwhich will address the following challenges 1) to develop mechanism-based PK-PDmodels to characterise disease progression, 2) to predict the effects of ageingon clinical response and 3) to create a translational research framework thatallows extrapolation of preclinical to clinical and epidemiological findings.The approach is based on hierarchical models and relies on the use of advanced statisticalsoftware tools such as NONMEM, WINBUGS and R.
To ensure the development of a conceptual researchframework beyond the specific scientific questions being addressed by theworking groups and enable cross-fertilisation of skills, a position has beencreated for a principal post doctoralfellow. This appointment also offersthe possibility for a tenure track into an academic career.
Requirements
The post-doctoralfellow should have the following background and competencies:
· Astrong background in PK-PD modelling & simulation and/or Bayesianstatistics
· Adegree in Biostatistics, Medicine, Bioengineering, Biopharmaceutical Sciences,Physiology or
equivalent scientific training
· Birdeyes¢ view
· Conceptualthinker
· Problem-solvingand coaching skills are essential
· Ambitious
· Creative
· Interested to perform research in a unique multidisciplinary setting
Organisation
The Leiden Division ofPharmacology at the Leiden/Amsterdam Center for Drug Research (LACDR) has along-standing expertise in the development of Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic(PK-PD) models to predict efficacy and safety of drugs. Given the nature ofthis project, the main task of the principal post-doctoral fellow will be to coachthe PhD students and postdocs within the platform, to support model buildingand simulation and to identify underlying general principles shared amongindividual projects.
Conditions of employment
Theemployment for this position will be full time for 4 years.
Additional conditions of employment:
You will workas a team member of a TI Pharma project. The project team comprises academicand industrial partners. In this case, the partners are: University of Leiden,University of Groningen,the University Medical Center of Utrecht, the ErasmusMedical Center,Rotterdam and thecompanies Eli Lilly, Johnson &
Johnson, GSK, Nycomed, Organon/Schering Plough and Pfizer. You willattend a unique drug discovery education and training program offered by TIPharma.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of
the following links:
http://www.lacdr.nl
Application
Youcan apply by sending your application to:
Contactperson
Dr. O. Della Pasqua
Division of Pharmacology, Leiden/Amsterdam Center forDrug Research
Leiden,The Netherlands
Odp72514@gsk.com
+44 7876031907
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Modelling of Cardiovascular Safety (full time) Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Modelling of Cardiovascular Safety (full time)
Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands
Job description
TOP Institute Pharma (TI Pharma) has granted ourproposal to set up a mechanism-based PKPD modelling platform. This platformfocuses on the transfer of knowledge from academia to the pharmaceuticalindustry and is a collaborative effort of four excellent academic institutes andsix leading global pharmaceutical industries. Unique to this platform is theavailability of shared databases on disease and drug related parameters.
The aim ofthe platform is to provide a scientific basis for rational drug discovery anddevelopment with a strong focus on priority medicines. In total 11 PhD students and 7 post-doctoralfellows are employed by the platform. Three working groups have been establishedwhich will address the following challenges 1) to develop mechanism-based PKPDmodels to characterise disease progression, 2) to predict the effects of ageingon clinical response and 3) to create a translational research framework thatallows extrapolation of preclinical to clinical and epidemiological findings.The approach is based on hierarchical models and relies on the use of advanced statisticalsoftware tools such as NONMEM, WINBUGS and R.
To ensure thedevelopment of a conceptual research framework beyond the specific scientificquestions being addressed by the working groups and enable cross-fertilisation ofskills, a position has been created for a
post doctoral fellow. The main objective of this program is toevaluate how cardiovascular safety findings in phase IIIclinical trials correlate to long term safety in longitudinal (epidemiology)studies. From a methodological perspective, this investigation is aimed atevaluating new parameterisations for drug exposure and integration of PKPDconcepts into the assessment of risk.
Requirements
The post-doctoralfellow should have the following background and competencies:
· Astrong background in statistical modelling & simulation and/or Bayesianstatistics
· Adegree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Medicine, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Physiology
orequivalent scientific training
· Birdeyes¢ view
· Conceptualthinker
· Problem-solvingand coaching skills are essential
· Ambitious
· Creative
· Interested to perform research in a unique multidisciplinary setting
Organisation
The Leiden Division ofPharmacology at the Leiden/Amsterdam Center for Drug Research (LACDR) has along-standing expertise in the development of Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic(PKPD) models to predict efficacy and safety of drugs. Given the nature of thisproject, the main task of the principal post-doctoral fellow will be to coachthe PhD students and postdocs within the platform, to support model buildingand simulation and to identify underlying general principles shared amongindividual projects.
Conditions of employment
The employment for this position will be full time for 4 years.
Additional conditions of employment:
You will workas a team member of a TI Pharma project. The project team comprises academicand industrial partners. In this case, the partners are: University of Leiden,University of Groningen,the University Medical Center of Utrecht, the ErasmusMedical Center,Rotterdam and thecompanies Eli Lilly, Johnson &
Johnson, GSK, Nycomed, Organon/Schering Plough and Pfizer. You willattend a unique drug discovery education and training program offered by TIPharma.
Additional Information
Additional information can be obtained through one of
the following links:
http://www.lacdr.nl
Application
Youcan apply by sending your application to:
Contactperson
Dr. O. Della Pasqua
Division of Pharmacology, Leiden/Amsterdam Center forDrug Research
Leiden, TheNetherlands
Odp72514@gsk.com
+44 7876031907
BAYER YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL ENVOY
Bagi kaum muda lingkungan yang memiliki kepedulian nyata terhadap lingkungan hidup serta memiliki kepemimpinan dan komitmen tinggi terhadap pelestarian lingkungan, baik di kampus maupun komunitas, Bayer Young Environmental Envoy merupakan kesempatan terbaik untukmu.
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Persyaratan:
- mengisi formulir pendaftaran
- mahasiswa Indonesia yang terdaftar di perguruan tinggi Indonesia
- usia 18-24 tahun (sampai dengan 1 september 2008)
- cakap berbahasa inggris (lisan mupun tulisan)
- memiliki program pelestarian lingkungan dan aktif didalamnya
untuk informasi lebih lanjut silahkan kunjungi:
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Aplikasi pendaftaran harus diterima paling lambat 16 Mei 2008 (cap pos).
Nederlands
PhD-researcher Mathematics (1.0 fte)(Utrecht), 38 hours per week Utrecht University
Job descriptionThe candidate is expected to perform researchat the interface of number theory / arithmetic geometry / automorphicforms / graph theory on the one hand and noncommutative geometry /spectral triples / symbolic dynamics on the other hand. Morespecifically, the project aims at investigating relations betweenvarious notions of zeta functions, homology and rigidity.
Here you will find a more detailed description of the project.
Requirements
University Graduate
The applicants areexpected to have a solid background in at least one of both sides ofthe project. As an example of a suitable background, a workingknowledge in the field of both modular forms and curves and C*-algebrasis ideal, but many further combinations of acquired knowledge arepossible.
We offer a dynamical working environment in a large project groupconsisting of 2 Post-docs and 3 PhD-researchers, located within one ofthe largest mathematics department of the Netherlands, with strongexpertise in fields at the borderline of the current project. Even moreexpertise is available via national Dutch research initiatives such atthe ‘Geometry and Quantum Theory’ cluster http://gqt.nl/.
Organization
Utrecht University
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science consists of six departments: Biology,Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information and Computing Sciences, Physicsand Astronomy, Chemistry and Mathematics. The Faculty of Science hasabout 2000 employees and about 3500 students.
The Mathematical Institute hosts about 25 tenured staff, 25 PhDstudents and 10 postdocs. The number of students (graduate andundergraduate) is about 300. The institute has the ambition to cover abroad range of active areas of research. In this way we aim for astimulating research environment with ample opportunity for interactionbetween different fields of mathematics and other research area’s likephysics and biology. The research of the institute covers parts ofalgebra, analysis, geometry, number theory, mathematical physics,mathematical biology, mathematical economics, stochastics/ statistics,numerical analysis and the history of mathematics. The institute holdsa prominent position both nationally and internationally. Moreinformation can be found on www.math.uu.nl.
Within the VICI-Project 'From Arithmetic Geometry to Noncommutative Geometry, and back' there is a vacancy for a
PhD-researcher Mathematics
Conditions of employmentEstimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
Thefull-time assignment will be for a period of four years and should leadto a dissertation and Ph.D degree. Gross salary starts with € 2,000.-in the first year and increases to € 2,558.- in the fourth year ofemployment. The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8%of annual salary and an end-of-year bonus of 6.4% per year. In additionwe offer: partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditionsin which you may trade salary for vacation days or vice versa. Theemployment conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreementof the Dutch Universities.
Additional InformationAdditional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof Dr. G.L.M. (Gunther) Cornelissen
E-mail address: g.cornelissen@uu.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
About the organizationAbout the functionDepartment of Mathematics
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ApplicationYou can apply for this job before 31-05-2008 by sending your application to:
Personnel Department, Faculty of Sciences
P.O. Box 80010
3508 TA Utrecht
E-mail address: science.peno@uu.nl
Applications, including a curriculum vitae can
be submitted to the Personnel Department, Faculty of Sciences or submit
by e-mail to: science.peno@uu.nl.
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 62805.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00351-1468.
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De Montfort University is committed to supporting international students to benefit from study in the United Kingdom. For courses starting in September 2008, De Montfort University’s Vice-Chancellor is pleased to offer scholarships to 2,000 pounds each.
The scholarships are for 2000 pounds equivalent to a reduction of approximately 20% of the total fees, and will be paid for the entire cost of tuition for foreign students, the status of any country in the World who wish to study at one of the following types of
courses at the De Montfort University, Leicester:
1. Full-time undergraduate (BA / BSc) in any of the object
2. Full-time post-Diplomas and Masters courses (PGDip / MA / MSc / MBA / LLM) in any discipline
3. Full-time MPhil / PhD research degrees in any subject
Scholarships are available for courses beginning in September 2008 only (ie between September 2008 and June 2009 for MPhil / PhD research degrees).
The award of £ 2000 will be a one-off payment and will be deducted from the full cost of tuition at the beginning of the first (or only) grade.
Students move through DMU of one of our systems or progression established collaborative partnerships can also apply for these grants, if they wish.
Only the status of foreign students are eligible.
We will award up to 16 x £ 2000 scholarships for courses above from September 2008. There will be a limited number of scholarships offered by the faculty:
* Faculty of Art and Design: up to 3 scholarships
* Faculty of Business and Law: up to 3 scholarships
* Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering: up to 5 scholarships
* Faculty of Health and Life Sciences: up to 2 scholarships
* Faculty of Humanities: up to 3 scholarships
Keep in mind that some of our courses are not included in this scholarship. To confirm whether your choice is, of course, included in the scheme, please contact reception at the Faculty of those teams that you are applying directly.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the submission of a 500 word essay, which will be written by the applicant and evaluated DMU group representatives (each faculty will have his own team).
How to Apply
1. Choose a course to which you want to apply to take part. If you would like further information or advice, please contact the Center for Inquiry T: +44 (0) 116 257 7513, e-mail or visit enquiry@dmu.ac.uk dmu.ac.uk / International to watch in our online prospectuses.
2. Complete and submit an application for a course you would like to study. Detailed information on how to apply can be found on the Internet at dmu.ac.uk / international, and in our international prospects. If the application is successful, you will receive the offer letter. You may already have taken place in the course proposal, starting with the 2008/09.
3. Once you invite a letter (or CONDITIONAL UNCONDITIONAL), and you want to apply for one of the VC International Fellowship 2008/09, you must write an essay of 500 words.
Please write 500 words (in English) on the following issues:
How do your studies at the University of De Montfort improve your future?
After the application deadline, all essays will be evaluated by a group of DMU representatives (one of the panels on the faculty), as well as scholarships will be awarded to applicants that demonstrate, in the view of the group, the following:
* Excellent written communication skills
* Clear understanding of the course you want to learn
* A good understanding of what you hope to gain from the UK Higher Education
* A good understanding of employment, you will enter after graduation and skills, you may need
* How does this scholarship will help you in the classroom, and in the future
* ambitions for the future, motivation and enthusiasm for his subject and learning
* Strong academic skills, as evidenced by your pre-qualification and / or academic links, as part of your application.
After its completion, please write your essay, as word document attachment to Maria Kyrris, International Recruitment Team on internationalscholarships@dmu.ac.uk
Please be sure to provide your name, date of birth, e-mail address and your application number with your essay.
Deadline for Applications
If you want to apply for an international scholarship, you should have received your letter and proposal submitted essays on August 1, 2008. No essays received after this date will be accepted under any circumstances.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your essay submission, when we receive it. Make sure you keep as proof of acceptance of your application, if required.
Distribution Process
After a period of August 1, 2008 a team from the DMU (one panel at the Department) will evaluate all sit essay submissions. All successful applicants who have received scholarships will be notified by e-mail and letter (regular mail) on September 1, 2008. In 2000 pounds scholarships will be deducted from the total tuition fee of successful applicants, when you arrive for training at DMU. Details of successful recipients will be available from Maria Kyrris at internationalscholarships@dmu.ac.uk after September 10, 2008, if required.
Application Rule
* Overseas-only status of the students can apply for scholarships.
* Both self-funded and sponsored students have the right to apply for participation.
* No cash alternatives will be offered scholarships and can not be transferred to any other time, the DMU, or other designated recipient.
* Only in September 2008, entry (or between September 2008 and June 2009, for research applicants) - scholarships, could not be deferred to a statement in September 2009 or later.
* For foreign students, who are also entitled to a 5% discount for early payment of their assessed contributions in full to students, in 2000 to £ Scholarship will be deducted from the first full fee, a 5% discount from the fee reduction.
* These scholarships will not be awarded in conjunction with any other awards, such as scholarships for graduates of 2008 - students can only receive a stipend DMU, usually a greater cost.
* If an applicant is available scholarships, and then withdraw their application, or not enrolled in a course, for any reason, loss of scholarships.
* The University reserves the right to withdraw fellowship, or not to provide scholarships, at any time before they are distributed.
Additional information
For more information on scholarships and / or our courses, visit dmu.ac.uk / international, call +44 (0) 116 257 7513 or e-mail enquiry@dmu.ac.uk.
THE WORLD BANK
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
Application 2008-2009
Who can apply? - How to Apply - Download Application Form
The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from developing countries. Fellowships are awarded for a period of five to ten months and must be complete between July 2008 and June 2009. The maximum amount of the grants is US$25,000.
Who can apply?
Only professors and researchers from countries with the right to work in his doctoral thesis can apply the scholarship. Candidates must be under 45 years old, and have completed the course work or any of the examinations required for its doctoral program.
Commitment of fellow
The fellows are required to issue two reports, a report during the period of the fellowship and a final report containing the results of the investigation. The results of the fellows McNamara research work can be considered for publication by the World Bank.
Fellows are expected to return to their home countries and resume their academic or research position after completion of the fellowship. It is also expected to talk about the award of fellowships McNamara any publication relating to their doctoral research work, including their theses, and to provide the program with a copy of his thesis to graduate.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following general criteria to be eligible for a scholarship award:
* Being national and resident of a member country of the World Bank which is currently eligible to borrow;
* Candidates must be under 45 years. Candidates born before January 1, 1964 will not be considered;
* And * Must have completed at least, was awarded a Master’s degree or equivalent, at the time of application;
* Be enrolled regularly in a doctoral program related to development in their places of origin or in another country;
* Must have completed all courses and reviewing the needs of its doctoral program;
* Be employed full-time as a teacher or researcher at an academic institution or research in their country of origin;
* Being accepted as a scholar by a university renowned for a period of five to ten months.
Application Process
Application forms for Robert S. McNamara (RSM) Scholarship Program are available in English, French and Spanish in PDF format.
Each application consists of three documents: 1) 2008 RSM application form, 2) Letter of Reference (professional or academic), and 3) statement of acceptance by the host institution and Research Advisory
For further information about the World Bank Scholarships Program visit the website: (www.worldbank.org/scholarships). Completed application packages including all the required documentation must be received in Washington D.C., by April 30, 2008. The awards will be announced in June 2008.
Download Application form:
1. 2008 RSM Application Form
2. Letter of Reference
3. Statement of Acceptance
Correspondences and Information request may be sent to:
Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program
MSN J2-204, 1818 H St. NW, Washington DC, 20433, USA
E-Mail: rsm_Fellowships@worldbank.org
Fax: +1 (202) 522-4036
