Germany : Post Doc with Management Role

You will work in a European Project in the Transportation domain with leading scientists in the field of Human-Machine Interaction and with experts from the Transportation Industry. The position foresees to co-lead the international team of 31 industrial and research organisations incl. companies like EADS, BOSCH, Honeywell, Philips, Lufthansa and ATOS. The objective of the project is to research a new methodology for human-centred design of adaptive cooperative human-machine systems based on modelling techniques including human models. An essential part of the project is to collect and formalize the requirements of the industrial partners for such a new methodology. The methodology will then be defined, implemented and evaluated based on human-machine systems in four domains: Aeronautics, Automotive, Control Rooms and Health. Due to the diversity of these domains we foresee commonalities as well as substantial differences in the methodological requirements. As a consequence!  different domain dependent versions of the methodology are planned.

You will act as Project Manager and will contribute to the requirements engineering and development of the new methodology.

Objective

The OFFIS Research Division Transportation has an open position for a post doc researcher on a full-time basis available immediately. The position is for 3 years with an optional extension up to 5 years.

Requirements

You should be highly motivated and possess the competence to lead a team of researchers. You should enjoy facing interdisciplinary challenges. As an application-oriented researcher you are interested in communicating and cooperating with industrial partners.

We expect an outstanding M.Sc. or Diploma in Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology or a related discipline. An interest in, and preferably experience with, either Cognitive Science, Human Factors, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development and/or Assistance Systems are essential. The position has a strong focus on the management of the project including contribution to defined research tasks. For this position a completed doctoral thesis and experience in leading research teams is required.

What we offer

OFFIS is located in Oldenburg (north western Germany) - a dynamic university city with a distinct sense of personality and a unique quality of life offering many cultural and free time possibilities. Oldenburg is located near Bremen and Hamburg with the North Sea only few kilometres away. OFFIS is an institute for information technology with an international focus. For our employees, we offer a professionally and socially attractive working environment. As an academic institute, we have in cooperation with the University excellent opportunities for the development of professional and personal skills in a scientific environment. The salary will depend on the qualifications and performance.

Contact

Questions concerning the job will be gladly answered by:

Dr. Andreas Lüdtke, Group Manager HMI (tel: +49 (0) 441 9722-530, andreas.luedtke [ A T ] offis.de)

Please submit your application incl. the usual documents to: bewerbung [ A T ] offis.de

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013

Germany : PhD Fellowship

The Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM) is the only International Graduate School funded by the German Excellence Initiative of the DFG at the University of Freiburg. It relies on the expertise provided by the Excellence Cluster BIOSS (Center for Biological Signalling Studies), several outstanding collaborative research centers as well as the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the Bernstein Center Freiburg. This innovative research and training program includes an MD/PhD program. The school recruits doctoral students in the following seven research disciplines:

Protein Structure and Function, Synthetic Biology and Signalling, Neurosciences, Immunology/Virology, Molecular Medicine, Developmental Biology and Molecular Plant Sciences    

Presently the school counts ca. 70 PhD students at different stages of their doctoral work.

The entire program is run in English. Knowledge of German is not necessary. 

We expect:

- an excellent recent university degree: M.Sc. or German diploma (candidates about to obtain such a degree are welcome to apply). 

- motivation & interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the Graduate School

- communication skills in English

- interest and creativity to shape your own thesis project and select your thesis committee

We offer: 

- a doctoral fellowship 

- a high-profile research environment

- an exchange program with universities and industry around the world

- an efficient supervision and mentoring program

- courses in novel technologies and soft skills

- an interdisciplinary teaching program

- a campus in the center of the city with lecture rooms, social & guest rooms

If you are interested, go to our homepage: www.sgbm.uni-freiburg.de . Deadline for registration: March 29, 2013. Deadline for submission of applications: April 05, 2013. Decisions will be communicated to applicants in mid July 2013 and selected applicants will be able to start in October 2013.

Application Deadline : 5 April 2013 

Germany : PostDoc and Ph.D. Positions at L3S Research Center

The L3S Research Center, Hannover, Germany, invites applications for one Postdoc and two Ph.D. research positions in the area of Large Scale Web Analytics and Information
Retrieval. Your work will focus on temporal information retrieval, exploration and analytics. Investigating innovative and scalable solutions, you will be utilizing and extending distributed platforms such as Hadoop, HBase and Storm, and have the opportunity to shape and
extend the computing cluster infrastructure of L3S. Your research will connect to our work in the EU funded projects ARCOMEM, ForgetIT and CUBRIK, and provide important input to the development of large scale Web observatories in the context of our WSTNet activities.

Your research will focus on topics in the following areas

    * Distributed Crawling, Indexing and Analytics
    * Distributed Algorithms and Data Processing
    * Evolution-Aware Entity-Based Enrichment and Indexing
    * Temporal Retrieval and Ranking

in a challenging and unique research environment.

You should possess good knowledge in one or several areas relevant for the topics specified in this announcement. Good proficiency in English is expected, as well as an outstanding M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computer science. German language skills are useful, but not mandatory. International experience during your studies or afterwards, as well as good social and communication skills are helpful.
The salary amounts to German TV-L E13/E14, which is roughly 40.000 to 50.000 Euro gross income per year.

Please submit your application including the usual documents as well as a list of references, preferrably by email, to

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Nejdl
L3S Research Center
Appelstrasse 4
30167 Hannover, Germany
http://www.L3S.de/
http://www.kbs.uni-hannover.de/~nejdl/
E-Mail: nejdl@L3S.de

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013 

Germany : 16 PhD Fellowships in Life and Natural Sciences

The International Max Planck Research School – Molecular Biomedicine (IMPRS-MBM) and the Cells in Motion Excellence Cluster (CiM) offer 16 PhD Fellowships in Life and Natural Sciences.

The CiM Graduate School and IMPRS-MBM - jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine - offer interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical research with a strong emphasis on imaging. PhD projects range from the analysis of basic cellular processes to clinical translation, from the generation of mathematical models to the development of new imaging-related techniques and compounds.

Research areas:
Cell and Molecular and Biology
Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
Vascular Biology
Immunology
Microbiology
Neurobiology
In vivo Imaging
High Resolution Optical Imaging
Biophysics
Chemical Biology
Label Chemistry
Mathematical Modelling
and more.

Applications for the 3-year PhD program can be submitted from 1 March  – 10 May 2013. Projects start in October 2013. Applications can only be submitted via our online system.

For online application and further information go to

www.cim-imprs.de.

The program offers excellent scientific and transferable skills training, a competitive tax-free fellowship and support with administrative matters, accomodation, visas etc. There are no tuition fees. The program language is English. We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality from biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, computer sciences and physics. We are looking forward to your application for a PhD fellowship in Münster, "the world’s most liveable city" (LivCom Award 2004).

Application Deadline : 10 May 2013

Germany : Evidenced- Based Economics International Graduate Program 10 Doctoral Positions

Evidenced- Based Economics International Graduate Program 10 Doctoral Positions

Funded by the Elitenetzwerk Bayern, the International Graduate Program Evidenced- Based Economics offers 10 Doctoral Positions (TV-L E13/75% meaning ca. 1500 Euro net of taxes and social security dependent on personal circumstances) starting in October 2013.

WHO WE ARE: The faculty of the International Graduate Program Evidenced- Based Economics comprises members of the Economics Departments in Munich, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Wurzburg.
The newly established graduate program provides excellent research facilities, a variety of specifically designed PhD courses, and a wide-ranging international research network. Our faculty has extensive experience in structured graduate education and a strong academic
placement record. During the course phase of the program (the first two semesters) students will generally be based in Munich. Thereafter, students will be based at the principal advisor' s institution.

WHAT WE WANT TO DO: The research program of Evidence-Based Economics (EBE) aims to apply and further develop empirical methods in order to better understand the mechanisms that govern economic decision making and to properly evaluate the costs and benefits of policy interventions. Like evidence-based medicine, EBE is not content with mere speculation about the possible effects of an intervention, but -guided by sound theoretic modelling - seeks to generate clean evidence from randomized or natural experiments to identify the mechanisms that actually cause an effect. The need for the methodology of EBE arises in many areas, including public economics, labor economics, health economics, and development economics, but also within private firms and organizations where incentives provided by contractual and
institutional arrangements are crucial determinants of success.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We aim to recruit excellent graduate students with a strong and credible interest in Evidence-Based Economics. Graduate students should be highly motivated and able to conduct independent research. The program is taught entirely in English.
Proficiency in German is not required. We expect knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics at an advanced Master's level. It is not our objective to provide such basic training. Therefore, the standard entry requirement is a completed Master's degree in economics. Exceptions from this rule are possible in special circumstances. In these cases, any missing graduate-level training will be specified in an individual supervision agreement, with suitable courses to be chosen from the participating Departments&# 39;
Economics Master programs. As a general rule, these courses have to be passed in the first semester of our graduate program.

WHERE YOU CAN LEARN MORE: For further details on the research and teaching program, the participating faculty, and the application procedure, please consult our website:
http://www.evidence-based-economics.de

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2013. Under certain conditions, the admission committee can make an early admission decision.

Application Deadline : 30 April 2013

Germany : PhD studentship-World Heritage Site

The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) is offering 1 research position for PhD-candidates for 3 years (65% TV-L EG 13) on the study World Heritage Site Aachen Cathedral€  ’´ within the research group €  ’³Knowledge of the World €  ’¶ Heritage of Mankind: The History of UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage€  ’´.
The research group is situated at the Leibniz Institute of European History and funded by the Leibniz Gemeinschaft (Leibniz Association) .
It investigates for the first time the genesis of UNESCO World Heritage after the Second World War on the basis of historical sources. The project combines the global dimensions with the national and local contexts. The project consists of a longitudinal postdoctoral study focusing on the emergence of the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage as well as the accession procedure from 1972 to 1994 and four doctoral studies which deal with sites which have had a specific effect on the World Heritage programme since its beginnings in the 1970s and 1980s: the Gal€  ápagos Islands, Aachen Cathedral, Auschwitz Concentration Camp and the Old City and City Walls of Jerusalem. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to these objectives in close collaboration with the other colleagues in the research project.
The PhD project: The entry of Aachen Cathedral on the World Heritage List in 1978 was justified on the basis that the cathedral symbolizes the political and religious renewal of the €  ’³West€  ’´ under Charlemagne. The cathedral and its history were thus depicted as the birthplace of Europe and also as a conceptual forbearer of European unification on the basis of Christianity. As the coronation church and the most important pilgrimage site north of the Alps, the cathedral constituted a point of reference for the foundation myth of the Christian occident.
The emergence of this myth, the role of Aachen Cathedral in establishing it, and the implied differentiations between Christian Europe and other world regions and world religions are examined in this subproject. The reception of the Middle Ages in the 19th and 20th centuries is as central in this context as the local and national significance of the site, and the way it is embedded in political and church rituals.
Applicants must hold a Master degree in history or related subjects. Successful applicants will be expected to be in residence at Mainz (Germany) and participate in IEG activities and events. They will hold a part-time position at IEG and have access to travel funds. The salary
is commensurate with TV-L EG 13 (65%).The appointment will start on 1 July 2013, and is awarded for 3 years.
Applications must include a CV, academic transcripts and a short statement of research interests (not more than one page). As an independent research institute the IEG does not confer academic degrees. PhD-theses are supervised at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz or at a university of the candidate€  ’²s choice. The international academic advisory board of the research group will provide assistance.
Complete applications are to be submitted electronically via email (all documents in one PDF) by February 28, 2013, with the code number €  ’³2013-UNESCO- Aachen€  ’´ to the following address Leibniz-Institut f€  ür Europ€  äische Geschichte Mainz Verwaltung Alte Universit€  ätsstr. 19 55116 Mainz seibel@ieg-mainz. de
For queries about the vacancy, please contact Dr. Andrea Rehling (rehling@ieg- mainz.de).
IEG is an equal opportunity/ affirmative- action employer. In case of
equality of qualification and suitability of applicants, the
applications made by female researchers will be given preferential
consideration. We also encourage applications from disabled persons

Application Deadline : 28 February 2013

Germany : Einstein Fellowship Program 2014

Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in different field from that of their previous research. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses. Candidates applying for the fellowship must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, social sciences or the natural sciences.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are offered to learn courses offered by Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz.
Course Level : The scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider : Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz.
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility: A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well
as the superior intellectual development of the applicant. It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working
toward, or currently holds, a PhD. Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The scholarship is open for German students.

Scholarship Description: The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.

Note: Please note that no fellowships will be given for dissertation research. The proposed project must be significantly different in content, and preferably field and form, from the applicant’s previous work.

Number of Awards: Not Known

Duration of Awards: Not Known

What does it cover? The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.

How to apply: Applications should be submitted by mail to: Or by email to: fellowship@einsteinforum.de.

Scholarship Application Deadline: All documents must be received by April 15, 2013.

Germany : International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modeling PhD Program

The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modeling (IMPRS-ESM) offers doctoral program in Germany. Students must hold a master’s degree or a German ‘diploma’ in the field of physics, geophysical sciences, (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or political science. The International students can apply for this program. The financial support is offered as a stipend for three years of duration. The students are selected if they are short-listed in the interview.

Study Subject(s): Research topics are: critical transitions in the terrestrial components of the Earth system, Effects of land use change on soil carbon stocks and climate, Potentials and side-effects of afforestation for climate change mitigation, Ice-age ocean circulation, Extreme Events at different spatial and temporal scales, Thermodynamics of the Asian Monsoonal Circulation, Towards coupled data assimilation in a climate model, The role of turbulent mixing in the ocean circulation.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider : The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modeling (IMPRS-ESM)
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility: -Our PhD Program is open to applicants holding a Master’s degree (with written thesis) or a German ‘Diploma’ in physics, geophysical sciences, (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or political science.
-Also students currently still working on their MSc thesis are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The international students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The IMPRS on Earth System Modeling (IMPRS-ESM) is a multi- and interdisciplinary doctoral program that associates several German research institutions. Students contribute to the development and application of numerical models of different complexities, including natural aspects as well as the human dimension. Through the development of integrated Earth system models the IMPRS-ESM contributes to an improved understanding of the global environment and the prediction of interactions and feed backs in between the individual components of the Earth system.

Number of awards offered: The IMPRS-ESM has been able to assign 5 to 10 new doctoral positions to promising applicants each year.

Duration of award(s): Grant is offered for 3 years.

What does it cover? Generally 2 types of funding can be offered (besides contracts with third-party funded students) which offer approximately EUR 1,400 monthly net payment.

Selection Criteria: The selection is made based on the application information submitted by the candidate.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Registration deadline: 11 March 2013 (end of day at 24:00h GMT), Application deadline: 18 March 2013, Interview invitations: End of April 2013. Interview days: End of May 2013.

Germany : PhD programs in Molecular Medicine and Molecular Inflammation

The Medical University of Graz invites excellent students to apply for the internationally accredited PhD programs in Molecular Medicine and Molecular Inflammation starting in fall 2013. The scholarships will be offered to the best applicants.

Our programs provide cutting-edge education in basic principles of human diseases and therapeutics. The thesis projects will focus on various aspects of metabolic and vascular diseases, inflammation, cancer and stem cells. Research will also integrate basic, applied and clinical sciences, as well as a wide spectrum of experimental techniques, preparing students for doing research in an international environment.


Homepage: http://www.medunigraz.at/phd

Application modalities:

Interested students are welcome to apply for the academic year 2013/2014. To participate in the selection process a candidate's application must be submitted by email using the provided forms on the website. The application deadline is April 3, 2013 (24:00, CET).
Please visit www.medunigraz.at/phd for more details!

Application requirements:

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a Master in any discipline of Natural Sciences, Life Sciences or Medicine. Students who will finish their Master studies after the deadline but before September 2013 are welcome to apply as well.

The selection procedure, all training activities and communication will be in English. Thus, excellent written and spoken English skills are required.
For selected PhD students there is the possibility for up to 3 years employment with a contract that includes social benefits. Moreover, students receive competitive financial support.
We are looking forward to your application!

Only complete applications will be accepted. The application deadline is April 3, 2013 (24:00 hours, CET).

Application Deadline : 3 April 2013

Germany : BIGSSS PhD Fellowships

Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) offers PhD fellowships program. 15 stipends are offered to pursue PhD prgramme in one of BIGSSS’ three thematic fields: global governance and regional integration, welfare state, inequality and Quality of Life and in the field Changing Lives in Changing Socio-Cultural Contexts. PhD stipends of 1300 Euros/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year.

Study Subject(s): The fellowships are provided to study Global Governance and Regional Integration, Welfare State, Inequality and Quality of Life and in the field Changing Lives in Changing Socio-Cultural Contexts.
Course  Level: This fellowship is available for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider : Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility: -An excellent MA degree (or national equivalents like the German “Diploma” or “Master”) in a discipline pertinent to at least one of BIGSSS’ three Thematic fields (see above), i.e. in Political Science (including related degree programs in European Studies or International Relations), Sociology, Psychology, Law, Economics or Mass Communication.
-The degree must be completed by the end of July of the year of application, which means you may apply before having finished your MA degree.
-English proficiency as described in the application materials section.
-Additionally BIGSSS offers 2 Preparatory Fellowships to particularly talented BA Graduates. Please refer to Predoctoral Fellowships to find out more about the program.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for the fellowships.

Scholarship Description: Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications to its Ph.D. program. The program will commence on September 1st, 2013. Successful applicants for our Ph.D. fellowships will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ three Thematic Fields:
Field A: Global Governance and Regional Integration
Field B: Welfare State, Inequality and Quality of Life
Field C: Changing Lives in Changing Socio-Cultural Contexts
Applicants are asked to apply with their own research project broadly related to one of the three thematic fields.

Number of awards offered: 15 fellowships are awarded.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for 36 months.

What does it cover? BIGSSS offers 15 PhD stipends of 1300 Euros/month.

How to apply: The only way to apply for our program is via our admissions system, where you can upload your application materials online. All of the necessary admissions information and application instructions can be found on our webpage. Be sure to read through all the sub tabs, including “overview” and “application materials”
For Ph.D. applicants: http://www.bigsss-bremen.de/admissions/phd/overview/

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application period for the Fall 2013 semester will begin in the middle of December 2012 and go until March 15th, 2013. The deadline refers to the date of receipt of the application. All letters of recommendation must also reach BIGSSS by March 15, 2013.

Germany : PhD. and postdoctoral projects in Systems Biology of Development

We are looking for biologists, mathematicians, and physicists interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or receiving postdoctoral training in the field of ystems Biology of Development at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Tuebingen. We study classical developmental biology questions with quantitative methods and mathematical modeling.

We want to understand how extracellular signaling molecules pattern developing embryos and tissues. How are the appropriate distributions of signaling molecules achieved such that cells receive the right amount of signal at the right time? How do signaling systems concertedly coordinate proper patterning? How is the spatial range of signaling molecules regulated during development to establish the correct tissue proportions in differently sized embryos? We use zebrafish and flies as model systems and combine genetic, biophysical, and theoretical approaches to address this question.

For further information about our research and the institute please refer to:
http://scholar.harvard.edu/pmueller/
http://phd.eb.tuebingen.mpg.de/faculty/mueller.html
http://tuebingen.mpg.de/en/homepage.html

The successful candidates will be part of an interdisciplinary Emmy Noether Research Group that is conducive to learning and testing new skills. The positions are available immediately.

Please send your application with cover letter, CV, and contact information of former supervisors as a single PDF file to pmuller@mcb.harvard.edu

Application Deadline : 15 March 2013

Germany : English Doctoral student position with a doctoral grant in tumor cell and molecular biology

The main objectives of the Department of Oncology-Pathology are basic, translational and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer. Approximately 300 people from over 40 nations are currently working at the department. 37 research groups with various cancer research profiles are involved and we have around 120 PhD students. The Department of Oncology-Pathology is responsible for undergraduate courses in Pathology, Oncology and Forensic Medicine for medical students, as well as for Tumor biology courses for biomedicine students and Pathology courses for opticians.

Description of research group and projectDepartment of Oncology-Pathology is looking for a student who wants to work with Prof. Dan Grandér, docent Katja Pokrovskaja Tamm and co-workers to study the role of autophagy in anti-cancer therapy. The exact mechanism by which chemo-therapeutic drugs kill cancer cells is still not fully understood. Many drugs induce autophagy, a cellular response to starvation and stress, and its role in drug-induced cell death is controversial.  The goal is in a high throughput manner to determine how autophagy is involved in response to cancer treatment and cancer cell survival. In addition, we want to characterize and validate novel compounds that inhibit autophagy and reveal the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced autophagy. The overall aim of our research is to improve performance of anti-cancer drugs and create novel treatments for personalized and targeted cancer therapy. 
Duties and responsibilitiesThe PhD student will be responsible for the planning, experimental work, data analysis and presentation in a close collaboration with both the group members and with our external collaborators such as the Chemical Biology Consortium at KI (LCBKI) and the Biotech Company Sprint Bioscience. The project will include advanced cell and molecular biology, high throughput screening, autophagy studies, gene delivery, flow cytometry and high-throughput microscopy.
Entry requirements
To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, an applicant must have
1. taken a Master's degree
2. completed course requirements for at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
3. otherwise acquired essentially the same knowledge in or outside Sweden.

An applicant who met the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies before 1 July 2007 is regarded as having met the current requirements, though no longer than until the end of June 2015.
Applications are welcome from talented students, preferably with experience in cytotoxic drug screening/assays, molecular biology of cancer and programmed cell death. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in practical laboratory work. Excellent ability to express themselves in speech and writing in English is a requirement. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative person. The candidate should have good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team. Emphasis will be placed on personal skills, knowledge and abilities, and on previous experience in experimental work. A decision concerning the doctoral student position will be made after the initial trial period and after a successful admission seminar (see below).
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral studies. Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skills
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject

The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

The vacancy (PhD position) will be filled on condition that the successful applicant is admitted to doctoral education. An overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications will be made. . For additional information about doctoral studies at Karolinska Institutet, see http://www.ki.se/doctoral
NotesFor the first two years the student is awarded doctoral student allowance (not employment) that after half-time review will be transformed into a paid position as a PhD student employment.
The PhD studies at full time are maximum 4 years. Requirements for graduate students are contained in the Higher Education Chapter 5,§1-7.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in Swedish or English:

• A personal letter and curriculum vitae
• A copy of a degree certificate and associated certificates
• A copy of a degree project and any previous publications

The selected candidates will be contacted and called for an interview upon receiving their applications.
The application is to be submitted on the NetRecruiter system.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical
universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.Pursuant to the regulations of the Swedish National Archives, applications are kept on file for two years after the appointment has gained legal force. The regulations do not apply to attachments that have been printed or otherwise published.
Karolinska Institutet strives to provide a workplace that has approximately the same number of women and men, is free of discrimination and offers equal opportunity to everyone.For temp agencies and recruiters, and to salespersons: We politely, yet firmly, decline direct contact with temp agencies and recruiters, as well as those selling additional job announcements.

Application Deadline : 11 March 2013 

 

Germany : Doctoral position (KID) in Hematopoietic Development and Bioinformatics

The Department of Laboratory Medicine consists of 11 divisions and it is representative for the laboratory medicine in the full sence of the word. The department is involved in advanced basic scientific, clinical and epidemiological research. The department is one of the largest departments of education at Karolinska Institutet.

Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine (HERM)Assistant Professor Robert Mansson’s research group is offering one PhD position in the field of hematopoietic development and bioinformatics. The project is aimed at understanding the developmental progression from stem and progenitor cells into mature blood cells and the transcriptional networks that drive this process. This will be studied through a combination of advanced cell sorting (to acquire primary cells), molecular biology and whole-genome sequencing approaches. Analysis of high-throughput sequencing data will be a substantial part of the project. In a broader perspective, understand the hematopoietic differentiation process will help us understand of diseases that originate from developmental defects such as cancer and immunodeficiencies.
The PhD position is for four years and is supported by the KID program at the Karolinska Institutet and by Assistant Professor Robert Mansson’s external grants.
Position to start as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.

ResponsibilitiesThe applicant is expected to be a talented and enthusiastic researcher with strong drive to perform basic research. He or she is expected to play a strong role in the elaboration of scientific hypothesis, experimental design, experimentation, data analysis (including bioinformatical analysis of high-throughput sequencing data) and presentation/publication of results. The candidate must be able to work within a team environment but retain enough independence to explore his/her results from a conceptual standpoint.
Entry requirementsTo meet the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies, an applicant must have:
1. taken a second-cycle qualification
2. completed course requirements for at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 second cycle higher education credits, or
3. otherwise acquired essentially the same knowledge in or outside Sweden.
4. a master degree in one of the following fields: biotechnology, chemical engineering, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics or related. People with a combined education covering biology, math and programming are very much encouraged to apply.
An applicant who met the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies before 1 July 2007 is regarded as having met the current requirements, though no longer than until the end of June 2015.
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from third-cycle studies. Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:
- Analytical skill
- Ability to express oneself both orally and in writing (English)
- Documented laboratory skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to third-cycle studies in the subject
The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.
A decision concerning the doctoral student position will be made after admission to third-cycle studies.
For additional information about third-cycle studies at Karolinska Institutet, see http://www.ki.se/doctoral
Application processAn application must contain the following documents in English:
1. A complete curriculum vitae, including higher education degrees, previous academic positions/
experience, current position, academic distinctions, and other skills relevant for the application.
2. Motivation for research training (no more than one page).
3. Certificate(s) of higher education degree(s).
4. Recommendation letters.
Applications should be done through Karolinska Institutets recruitment system NetRecruiter.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical
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Application Deadline : 11 March 2013

Germany : Doctoral Programmes in the Life Sciences

The Doctoral Programmes consist of a three-year interdisciplinary graduate course curriculum combined with an experimental project leading to a dissertation. Each doctoral researcher will be supervised by two professors from different faculties and will benefit from our Doctoral Development Programme. Seminars and courses are conducted entirely in English; German language courses are offered for international students. Depending on the project selected and own qualifications students may receive a stipend and may be eligible to register for one of the doctoral degrees offered at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. biol. hom., Dr. med. vet., Dr. biol. anim., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. agr. and Dr. oec. troph).

Names of prospective supervisors and research projects as well as other information necessary for application can be found at:
http://www.uni-giessen.de/ggl/overview/application

Please submit your application using our online application system before March 11, 2013. Please direct any enquiries to office@ggl.uni-giessen.de.

Application Deadline : 11 March 2013

Germany : PhD studentship on eye-based context-awareness

The Perceptual User Interfaces (PUI) research group at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, headed by Dr. Andreas Bulling, invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship on eye-based context-awareness.

Context-awareness has emerged as a key area of research in ubiquitous computing and human-computer interaction (HCI). A promising new source of context information is in the movements of the eyes. The movement patterns our eyes perform as we carry out different activities reveal a lot about the activities themselves and the underlying cognitive processes. In a similar manner, location or a particular environment may influence our eye movements.
Because we use our eyes in almost everything that we do, eye movement analysis has the potential to provide useful information for a variety of context recognition problems.

The proposed PhD project will develop and study pattern recognition methods and machine learning techniques for context inference based on eye movement analysis. Potential applications are in activity and health monitoring, location-awareness, assisted living, and cognition-aware user interfaces. The research will be experimental, using portable eye tracking equipment and wearable sensor systems, and will involve user studies and data collection in daily life settings. In addition to experimental skills, the work will require to develop a thorough understanding of pattern recognition, machine learning and statistical signal processing techniques suitable for inferring various aspects of context from eye movements.

The research directions of particular interest include but are not limited to:
    * Pattern recognition methods and eye movement features for modelling
      of visual behaviour

    * Machine learning techniques for context inference from eye movements

    * Context inference from simultaneous monitoring of eye and body
      movements in daily life settings

The Max Planck Institute for Informatics offers a highly collegiate and stimulating environment for doctoral research training. The successful candidate will join a young and ambitious research group that is at the forefront of this emerging research area. The candidate will be  expected to contribute to the strong profile of the group by participating in the preparation and publication of research results at the level of international excellence.

We invite applications from enthusiastic individuals, who are able to work independently and have an excellent first degree in Computer Science or a related field relevant to the proposed research, and very good knowledge of machine learning, pattern recognition, or statistical signal processing. The studentship is not restricted by nationality. Interested applicants are advised to consult previous work on eye-based recognition of activities and cognitive processes [1,2,3]. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to initiate contact with Dr. Andreas Bulling prior to their application.

Applicants should submit their CV, a copy of school and university degree and course transcripts with grades (Abitur, Vor- and Hauptdiplom for German applicants), names and contact information of two references, a description of research interests and a short research proposal. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be emailed to andreas.bulling@acm.org
Review of applications will start on 1st March 2013. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Germany : PhD studentship on pervasive eye-based human-computer interfaces

The Perceptual User Interfaces (PUI) research group at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, headed by Dr. Andreas Bulling, invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship on pervasive eye-based human-computer
interfaces.

Existing work on eye-based human-computer interaction mainly developed use of the eyes in stationary ("desktop") settings that involved single user, single device and WIMP-style interactions. Pervasive eye tracking - continuous eye tracking and analysis 24/7 - promises a paradigm shift in how the eyes are used as an input modality and points the way towards a new class of pervasive eye-based human-computer interfaces. Pervasive eye-based human-computer interfaces aim to analyse and exploit the information contained in visual behaviour in all explicit and implicit interactions that people perform with computing systems throughout the day.

The proposed PhD project will develop and study interaction techniques and models for pervasive eye-based human-computer interaction. Potential applications are in multimodal and attentive user interfaces, mobile virtual reality systems, information visualisation and automotive interfaces. The research will be experimental, using stationary and portable eye tracking equipment and wearable sensor systems, and will involve controlled user studies and data collection in daily life settings. In addition to experimental skills, the work will require to develop a thorough understanding of cognitive and physical ergonomics, the design and implementation of prototype interactive systems, as well as statistical data analysis techniques suitable for evaluating and characterising human-computer interfaces.

The research directions of particular interest include but are not limited to:

    * Interaction techniques and models for pervasive eye-based single and multi-user human-computer interaction

    * Real-time user interfaces that rely on multiple input modalities, such as gaze, body movements or speech

    * Pervasive eye-based interaction for security and privacy, information visualisation, and mobile virtual reality

The Max Planck Institute for Informatics offers a highly collegiate and stimulating environment for doctoral research training. The successful candidate will join a young and ambitious research group that is at the forefront of this emerging research area. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the strong profile of the group by participating in the preparation and publication of research results at the level of international excellence.

We invite applications from enthusiastic individuals, who are able to work independently and have an excellent first degree in Computer Science or a related field relevant to the proposed research, and very good knowledge of human-computer interaction or media informatics. The studentship is not restricted by nationality. Interested applicants are advised to consult
previous work on pervasive eye-based human-computer interaction [1,2,3]. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to initiate contact with Dr. Andreas Bulling prior to their application.

Applicants should submit their CV, a copy of school and university degree and course transcripts with grades (Abitur, Vor- and Hauptdiplom for German applicants), names and contact information of two references, a description of research interests and a short research proposal. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be emailed to andreas.bulling@acm.org

Review of applications will start on 1st March 2013. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013

Germany : PhD Position-Functional characterisation of RNPs in plant development

Within the frame of the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 960 “Ribosome formation: principles of RNP biogenesis and control of their function� we offer a PhD position for a highly motivated student. The position is open immediately.

Polar distribution of mRNA is a means of regulation translation spatially and temporally. The phenomenon is well characterized in animals and fungi such as Drosophila embryogenesis, neuron differentiation or mating type switching in yeast, but so far nothing is known in plants. We are currently characterizing a number of candidate genes in the Arabidopsis egg cell using in vivo visualization of mRNA (Schönberger et al. 2012, The Plant Journal). The major topic of the PhD project will be to study one class of candidate genes, which encodes RNA binding proteins. Using a wide range of biochemical, molecular and cellular tools these proteins will be purified and RNA targets as well as interacting proteins and non-coding RNAs shall be identified and further characterized.

The successful candidate will be offered a structured PhD program at the Graduate Research Academy RNA Biology (more information: http://graduate-academy.sfb960.de), which is integrated into the Biochemie-Zentrum Regensburg that is equipped with state-of-the-art proteomic, cellular and structural analytical tools. We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality. Sound biochemical skills are of advantage.

We are looking forward to your application for the PhD fellowship in our group. For further information and application please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Dresselhaus (thomas.dresselhaus@biologie.uni-r.de). The application should include an academic CV, at least two references and a motivation letter containing a brief statement of research interests. Application deadline is February 28, 2013.

Application Deadline : 28 February 2013

Germany : PhD Student Positions: Towards a Science of Assessment-Making at MCC

ASP at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) Berlin invites application for doctoral studentship in Germany. Candidate must hold an excellent Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in political sciences, economics as well as environmental sciences and policy. The candidate must have a good command of written and spoken English. The candidate must be highly motivated, open-minded and willing to work as a team player. Salary should be given in according to the German TV-L (E13, 50 % position) for three years. Send complete application via email before 28th February, 2013.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided in Towards a Science of Assessment-Making.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider : Mercator Foundation and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility: -The successful candidate has a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and will hold an excellent Master’s Degree (or equivalent).
-The successful candidate is able to demonstrate the potential for excellence in research in the above-mentioned research areas.
-She or he has a good command of written and spoken English, is highly motivated, open-minded and willing to work as a team player in an interdisciplinary context.
-Suitable candidates ideally have some background in political sciences, economics as well as environmental sciences and policy.
-Experience in science-policy interaction and related research is an asset.
-MCC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving workforce diversity.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Germany can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: We consider assessment-making as a genuine scientific method. Assessments face serious challenges in providing reliable, well-communicated, and policy-neutral but policy-relevant aggregation of scientific knowledge—and in achieving sufficient and desirable impact on policies. The MCC Working Group “Assessments and Scientific Policy Advice” (ASP) therefore analyzes previous assessment processes and aims at contributing to the theory of the science-policy interface in order to enhance future scientific assessments.

Number of awards offered: One award is offered.

Duration of award(s): Grant is offered for 3 years. The position involves full-time presence at MCC.

What does it cover? Salary for the PhD position is according to the German TV-L (E13, 50 % position).

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Please send applications via email (one single pdf-file) to Ms. Susann Reinsch (reinsch@mccberlin. net).

Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for application is 28 February, yet the position remains open until filled, and applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Germany : PhD Position in Neuroeconomics at The Kiel Institute for the World Economy

University of Kiel, The Kiel Institute for the World Economy offers doctoral position in the field of neuroeconomics in Germany. The position is based on the German public pay scale (TV-L 13 for PhD-positions). The duration of doctoral position is initially for two years, with the perspective of subsequent prolongation for the complete duration of this project (three years). Applicants must hold a diploma or master degree in one of these or related disciplines to apply. Students must have proficiency in English and should have an experience with mathematical or statistical software. The person with disability is encouraged to apply.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided in neurobiological foundations of economic decision making under uncertainty and excessive risk taking.
Course Level : This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.
Scholarship Provider : The Kiel Institute for the World Economy, University of Kiel
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility: -The PhD-position is part of a large interdisciplinary project.
-The topic is in the field of neuroeconomics in which economists, psychologists and neuroscientists are involved. Therefore, candidates holding a diploma or master degree in one of these or related disciplines are invited to apply.
-Applicants need to be fluent in English.
-Experience with mathematical or statistical software is advantageous.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Germany can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Kiel Institute is an equal opportunity employer. The Kiel Institute works individually with its employees to establish flexible working time schemes that allow them to maintain a good work-family balance and to parent their children optimally. The Foundation is committed to employing persons with disabilities and will thus give them preference over persons without disabilities if they are equally qualified.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): Appointments are initially for two years, with the perspective of subsequent prolongation for the complete duration of this project (three years). The positions can be filled immediately.

What does it cover? The salary is based on the German public pay scale (TV-L 13 for PhD-positions).

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, certificates, writing sample, references, and copies of degree certificates at:  https://www.ifw-kiel.de/about-us/job-vacancies/Application_Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 15, 2013.

Germany : Max Plank PhD Fellowship

The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), located in Hamburg, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in interdisciplinary climate research. Our doctoral students contribute to the understanding of the Earth system through the application, evaluation and development of a spectrum of Earth system models at different levels of complexity and at various spatial and temporal scales. Emphasizing the physical system, the School encompasses the broader field of Earth sciences, including economics and social sciences. The IMPRS-ESM strives to attract a diversity of talented men and women from all nationalities to research in the Earth system sciences.

The PhD program is open to applicants holding a Masters degree (with written thesis) or a German Diplom degree in physics, geophysical sciences (incl. meteorology and oceanography), chemistry, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics.

To apply, please register online and subsequently submit all requested application documents via e-mail. Online registration closes March 11, 2013. Application deadline is March 18, 2013. The selection procedure includes an interview. Doctoral students receive financial support of about 1,400 Euros/month for a period of 3 years. There are no tuition fees but the university charges the regular semester fee.

For questions, please contact: coordinator@EarthSystemSchool.mpg.de

Application Deadline : 11 March 2013