The university is interested in attracting students from all over the world who are looking for a high quality education in business administration, computer science, information technology, and international communication management.

Our university is an internationally accredited school offering bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees in the fields named above. All our courses are taught in English and bring students from all over the world together, providing them with a unique international educational experience. Our programs offer students the expertise and international experience needed for today’s global economy.

Students interested in one of our programs should write to: admission2008@i-u.de ,or visit our website at http://www.i-u.de.

Bachelor and Master’s Scholarships in Various Fields, International University in Germany

• Germany-PhD and Postdocs Positions in Social Science
• Heinrich Böll International Scholarships, German Universities
• Finland-Master Degree Programme in Bioinformatics
• Doctoral Scholarships in Economics, Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ)
• Thailand-International Master and PhD Scholarships in Energy and Environmental Technology

We are looking for a dedicated Postdoc, who is interested in advancing the Global Lab project by:

• Investigating and implementing novel ideas that bridge the real world and the virtual world
• Writing scientific papers for major conferences and journals
• Supervising and organizing international internship students (Master and Ph.D. level)
• Showing commitment to the project
• Enjoying the life in a mega-city

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in computer science, with good programming skills in Java or C++ (with flexibility to adapt to C#). Interest and knowledge in 3D computer graphics, networks, and simulation are beneficial. English speaking is required.

Keywords:
Virtual Worlds, Markup Languages for Agent (”Bot”) Control in Second Life or OpenSim, Simulating/Visualizing Sensor Networks and Robot Behavior in Virtual Worlds, Urban Computing, Virtual City, Social Web Integration

Working Duration:
Oct. 1, 2008 - Sept. 30, 2009 (extension possible, depending on performance)

Working Hours:
Mon - Fri (8 hrs/day)

Salary:
3,800,000yen - 4,000,000yen/year
(additionally: transportation fare, insurance)

Application:
As soon as possible (within July 2008)

Interview (depending on situation):
End of August 2008

NB:
This message does not refer to a position formally announced by NII. As a professor at NII, however, I have the possibility to suggest a candidate. Hence, I will be the one who will manage the paper work, based on your information.

Please send by e-mail:

1. a standard CV including the publication list
2. your motivation to become a Postdoc on this topic (short statement)
3. names of two professors, who could provide recommendation letters for you (those letters are not required for the application)

Contact:
Helmut Prendinger
Associate Professor
National Institute of Informatics, Tokyo
Web: http://research.nii.ac.jp/~prendinger/
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/NIIsland/217/69/25/
E-mail: helmut@nii.ac.jp

Postdoc Jobs in Tokyo - Virtual Worlds (”Second Life”, OpenSim)

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• UK-PhD Position in Statistical Machine Translation
• Bachelor and Master’s Scholarships in Various Fields, International University in Germany
• PhD Studentships in Computer Simulation of Urban Planning

The Graduate School of Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences (funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG, and the German Government within the German university excellence program) at Lübeck university is now offering the position of a Post-Doctoral Fellow.

Funding period is 2 years, with possible extension(s). Applications are invited from candidates having research background in:

• Robotics especially in Medical Applications,
• Medical Technology,
• Sensor-and Image-based Navigation in medical applications.

The successful candidate will manage large research projects, support the school’s teaching program, and work towards the acquisition of new projects and external funding. In the research projects s(he) will directly manage a group of more than 3 full-time researchers.

We expect a PhD in one of the fields Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Mathematics. Expertise in robotics and/or sensor technology is of advantage.

Preference is given to self-motivated candidates with excellent communication skills.

Part-time work is possible. Compensation is competitive (Group E 14 of the German Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L)). A final evaluation of the position is done after the position has been filled.

If you are interested, please, in any case contact Prof. Dr. Schweikard via email (schweikard@rob.uni-luebeck.de) or phone (+49 (0)451 500 5200) prior to sending your documents.

Completed applications should be sent no later than 04.08.2008 to:

Universität zu Lübeck
Rektorat - Dezernat Personal -
Kennziffer 424 08
Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538 Lübeck

Lübeck University is an equal opportunities employer. Female and disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be favoured in the consideration.

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences

• South Korea-Graduate Students (Master and PhD) Positions in Robotics
• Doctoral Scholarships in Economics, Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ)
• Research Positions in Japanese Criminal Law, Max Planck Institute
• International PhD Program in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences
• PhD Positions in Automatic Control, Royal Institute of Technology

7 PhD positions are available within the Marie Curie Initial Training Network HERODOT. The positions will be undertake in various European location under the coordination of Utrecht University. HERODOT is a European network that provides a training through research program for young researchers in the field of colloidal nanomaterials. It brings together a set of partners from European universities (Utrecht, Gent, Dortmund, Lille and Leuven), research centers (IEMN, IMEC) and industry (Philips and IBM). The research program concerns the development of quantum dot and quantum rod heterostructures with a focus on applications in photonics.

This covers a wide range of research topics, such as:

• Synthesis and processing of colloidal quantum dots and quantum rods.
• Scanning probe microscopy (STM, EFM) of quantum dot heterostructures.
• Optical characterization of colloidal nanomaterials.
• Theory and modeling of colloidal nanostructures.
• Use of colloidal quantum dots as light sources.
• Use of colloidal quantum dots for optical signal handling.

The positions are available for young scientists with a masters degree in chemistry, physics or engineering at the Early Stage Researcher (PhD) level.

1. Synthesis and optoelectronic properties of colloidal Type-II heteronanocrystals - Utrecht University (The Netherlands). Contact:C.demello-donega@uu.nl - Info www.phys.uu.nl/~mello
2. Near infra red nanomaterials for optical signal handling - Ghent University (Belgium). Contact: Zeger.Hens@UGent.be - Info: http://www.nano.ugent.be
3. Chemical and structural characterization of nanomaterials - Ghent University (Belgium). Contact: Zeger.Hens@UGent.be - Info: www.nano.ugent.be
4. Tunneling spectroscopy of nanoscale semiconductor heterojunctions based on colloidal quantum dots - IEMN (France). Contact:bruno.grandidier@isen.iemn.univ-lille1.fr - Info:www.isen.fr/recherche/STM/accueil1.html
5. Optical spectroscopy of colloidal nanocrystals - University of Dortmund (Germany). Contact: Manfred.Bayer@e2.physik.uni-dortmund.de - Info: http://e2.physik.uni-dortmund.de
6. Electronic structure and optical properties of heterogeneous quantum dot nanomaterials: theory and modeling - IEMN (France). Contact:christophe.delerue@isen.fr
   - Info: http://www.isen.fr/~delerue/cv.html
7. Triplet harvesting and charge transport in disordered organic layers doped with semiconductor nanoparticles - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium). Contact: mark.vanderauweraer@chem.kuleuven.be

Each researcher will take part in the HERODOT training program that comprises local and network-wide training activities including dedicated workshops, a summer school and a network conference. All positions will start from October, 1st 2008.

To apply to the different positions, please send a motivation letter and a resume to the contact persons given above by August, 31st 2008.

PhD Positions in Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University

• Belgium-PhD Student Research Opportunity in Bioinformatics
• Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Pulsed Laser Synthesis of Functional Nanomaterials
• Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for Masters Study in Various Fields
• Utrecht Excellence Scholarships in Economics, Utrecht University
• Utrecht Excellence Scholarships for Master Study, Utrecht University

The Berkeley Center for Structural Biology (BCSB) has an opportunity for a Postdoc to develop hardware and software for the automated control of data collection instrumentation and methods for automated data collection and analysis. You will provide technical and scientific support for users at the BCSB beamlines (http://bcsb.lbl.gov) at the Advanced Light Source in Berkeley California and participate on projects involving the structure determination of biological molecules and biomolecular complexes as required by users.

This is a one year Term appointment with the possibility of renewal under the same terms and conditions, contingent upon continued funding and availability of work.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will:

• Assist in the development of hardware and software for the automated control of data collection instrumentation and methods for automated data collection and analysis.
• Participate in engineering projects to advance the capabilities of the beamlines, including robotics systems for sample handling.
• Assist in the development of instrumentation and methodology for biological crystallography.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of collaborative experiments involving biological crystallography.
• Take a lead role in supporting users regarding data collection, processing, archiving, and analysis.
• Collaborate with colleagues both internal and external to the Berkeley Lab. Prepare documentation for beamline staff and users.
• Prepare scientific data for publication in refereed journals and present findings at seminars and conferences.
• Provide work oversight and direction to technical staff as needed (which will require occasional work off-hours and weekends).
• Assist with developing research proposals that lead to continued funding in the area of biological crystallography for the BCSB/ALS.

Key Qualifications

• A recent Ph.D. in physics, biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or related field.
• Experience working in the area of synchrotron science using complex instrumentation and computer controls.
• Experience with robotics hardware and control systems.
• Experience with the collection of experimental data for biological crystallography.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and organize results for publication and presentation documented by publication record in either: physics, biology, bioengineering, biophysics, biochemistry or instrumentation fields.
• Excellent written communication skills along with strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the use of computer programs required for biological crystallography.
• The ability to work in a team environment and effectively interact with a broad range of colleagues.
• Experience in UNIX computing is highly preferred.

Jobs reference number: 21987. To apply, please complete the form available here

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Structural Biology

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• UK - PhD Studentship in Cell Biology

This is a unique postdoctoral opportunity to collaborate within a diverse and highly specialized team of scientists at the Molecular Foundry, Intel Corporation and universities, among other organizations. The primary role of this position is to synthesize, characterize and test new molecules for incorporation into highly efficient designer photoresists that are being developed for future technologies.

This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to two years. This position involves working closely with scientists at the Molecular Foundry in Berkeley, CA and Intel Corporation in Hillsboro, OR.

The Molecular Foundry at Berkeley Lab is a user facility for the design, synthesis, and characterization of materials with nanometer dimensions. One of five such Nanoscale Science Research Centers recently established by the U.S. Department of Energy, its charter is to pursue two primary missions: a) conduct outstanding research across the breadth of nanoscience; and b) collaborate with scientists from around the world who visit to use its state-of-the-art instruments, techniques, and expertise to further their own nanoscience research efforts.

Main Jobs Description

• Conduct research in the area of design, synthesis and characterization of new materials for future generation photoresists (primarily 193nm and EUV)
• Investigate photochemistry of new materials including new product identification and detailed mechanistic pathway characterization
• Help demonstrate lithographic performance of materials including design, synthesis, proof-of-concept experiments, lithographic evaluation, optimization and scale-up

Eligibility

• Ph.D. degree in synthetic chemistry or relevant discipline, earned within the last two years
• Expertise in organic, materials, inorganic and/or polymer chemistry
• In-depth understanding of complex photochemical processes which occur during lithography
• Expert understanding of chemical reactivity and synthesis
• Experience in photochemistry, photo- and/or e-beam lithography, polymer synthesis and characterization is advantageous, but not required.

Jobs reference number: 21600. To apply, please fill the form available here

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Synthetic Chemistry

• Postdoctoral Fellowships in Synthetic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
• Postdoctoral Fellowships in Structural Biology
• Postdoctoral Positions in Physics, University of South Florida
• Postdoctoral Fellowships in Molecular Biology, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
• Postdoc Jobs at Argonne Leadership Computing Facility

Fellowship recipients will be assigned according to his or her scientific or technical discipline.

2009 Argonne Named Fellowships
Candidates for the Argonne National Laboratory Named Fellowships must display superb ability in scientific or engineering research and must show definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in the research they pursue.

Fellowships are awarded for a one-year term, with possible renewal up to three years. The 2009 Fellowship carries a stipend of $72,000 minimum per annum with an additional allocation of up to $20,000 per year for research support and travel. The Fellows, who will be competitively selected by a special fellowship committee, are given the freedom of associating with Argonne scientists in a research area of common interest.

How to apply
Your application requires the following documents:

• Nomination memo (? 2 pages) from ANL sponsor (with copy to Division Director)
• Research proposal (? 2 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation from other than Argonne staff
• CV
• List of publications, abstracts and significant presentations
• Graduate School and Undergraduate Transcripts

The sponsor could be someone who is already familiar with your research work and accomplishments through previous collaborations or professional societies. If you have not yet identified an ANL sponsor, visit the detailed websites of the various Research Programs, Research Divisions, and Project Descriptions.

Send all application material to : Named-Postdoc@anl.gov by November 5, 2008. In the subject line please include the name of the candidate.

For your security, please do not include the following information in your CV:
Date of birth
Place of birth
Social security number

One application is sufficient to be considered for all Named fellowships.

The nominator and referees should send their letters directly via e-mail to Named-Postdoc@anl.gov . Letters must be in a PDF file from the individual(s) with a signature on official letterhead.

The Argonne National Laboratory Named Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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