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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 2.02.09 о 23:18

Місце в аспірантурі

для здібних та мотивованих випусків біологічного чи медичного факультету (бажано німецьких вузів) для виконання дисертаційної роботи на тему:

"Роль нейрональних мереж в опрацюванні сенсорної інформації в нюховій цибулині"

на медичному факультеті тюбінгенського університету.

Тривалість навчання 3 роки в рамках Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience (http://www.neuroschool-tuebingen.de/). Оплата TV-L Е13 (50%), приблизно 1100 € в місяць. Є можливість тривалого працевлаштування в майбутньому. Необхідне знання англійської та німецької мов. Прошу присилати документи (CV, ½ сторінки з описом Ваших наукових інтересів, витяг з атестату зрілості та диплому з оцінками) на адресу:

Prof. Dr. O. Garaschuk
Physiologisches Institut, Lehrstuhl II,
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Wilhelmstr. 27,
72074 Tübingen, Germany
E-mail: olga.garaschuk@uni-tuebingen.de

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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 12.03.09 о 16:28

Назва: Помічник-секретар виконавчого директора
Місце: м.Київ, Україна

Опис посади і кваліфікації претендента.
Помічник-секретар виконавчого директора громадської організації «Український науковий клуб». (http://nauka.in.ua/)
Негайна вакансія на повну зайнятість для помічника-секретаря, який буде нести відповідальність за всі щоденні та комунікаційні потреби виконавчого директора. На додаток ця позиція передбачає виконання різноманітних доручень, що пов’язані зі спілкуванням і полагодженням різноманітних питань з членами організації і різноманітними урядовими і неурядовими організаціями, допомогою у питаннях логістики і підготовки проведення різних заходів. У обов’язки входить також листування і підтримка офіційного Інтернет-сайту УНК. Претенденти повинні мати ступінь магістра у одній з наук, або відповідний еквівалент. Мінімум 2 років досвіду роботи у проектах/ програмах і експертизу у написанні звітів. Індивідуум житиме в Києві. Міждисциплінарна і міжвідомча природа УНК вимагає від претендента наявність розвинутих комунікативних і особистісних навиків. Необхідне вільне володіння сучасними комп’ютерними офісними програмами та інформаційними та комунікаційними технологіями. Беззаперечне вільне володіння англійською і українською мовами. Володіння іншими мовами є плюсом. Всі ці кваліфікації повинні бути відображені у мотиваційному листі на додаток до C.V.

Очікування від претендента на посаді помічника-секретаря виконавчого директора.
Орієнтація на клієнта: робить клієнтів і їх потреби пріоритетним центром своїх дій. Сприяє успіху команди: активно бере участь як член команди.
Досягнення результатів: приймає рішення, аби досягнути цілі; робить більші, ніж передбачені інструкціями, зусилля аби досягти цілей; про-активний.
Прогресивність: ідентифікує і виправляє умови, які впливають на успіх роботи; використовує найкращі практики і стандарти.

Умови оплати в залежності від кваліфікацій і результатів. Випробувальний термін з оплатою 3 місяці.

Мотиваційний лист, C.V. та 3 рекомендаційні листи надсилати тільки електронною поштою:
n.s.shulga@gmail.com

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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 12.03.09 о 23:03

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Cologne offers 8 scholarships
for prospective doctoral students in social and economic sciences (sociology, political science, law, social
policy, economics, social and economic psychology and statistics). Selected students will be funded for 3 years
beginning October 1, 2009 (monthly tax‐free stipend of 1000 €, allowances of 103 €, and family benefits).

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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 8.04.09 о 10:57

Ph.D. student positions in solid state chemistry. Bonn.

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the University of Bonn/Germany
Research group of Prof. Dr. Johannes Beck
seeks candidates for
Ph.D. student positions
The positions are one year initial appointments with the possibility of contract
extension of up to 4 years.
The group of Prof. Beck is engaged in solid state chemistry, in transition metal and
main group chemistry, in crystallography and material science.
The topics of the Ph. D. thesis projects are:
a) Molecular solids made of paramagnetic ions (“organic metals”)
b) Coordination polymers of paramagnetic centres and multidentate linkers
c) Conductive metal oxide halides
Required qualifications are: certified studies of chemistry for at least 4 years, finished
with a scientific thesis (master thesis), diploma or master degree above average with
strong interest in synthetic inorganic or solid state chemistry, good background in
common analytical and spectroscopic methods (basic knowledge of crystallography
and X-ray diffraction is welcome), fluent English or German, good interpersonal
communication skills, and interest to teach and work with students.
We offer very attractive research facilities with modern equipment.
The salary follows the german law for pubic institutions and is according to the
standard rate 50% of TV-L E13. For details of salary see http://oeffentlicherdienst.
info/tv-l/west.
Please submit your application, which should include curriculum vitae with your
qualifications, undergraduate and graduate transcripts including a summary of the
master thesis (5 pages), a letter of motivation, a photo, two letters of
recommendation and (if available) a list of publications to
Prof. Dr. J. Beck
Institut für Anorganische Chemie
Gerhard-Domagk-Str. 1
D-53121 Bonn,
Germany
Phone: 0049-228-733114, e-mail: j.beck@uni-bonn.de
homepage : http://anorganic.chemie.uni-bonn.de/akbkhome
Applications by e-mail are also welcome.

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Permalink Відповідає Anatoliy Pinchuk 26.06.09 о 1:55

Department of Physics, University of Colorado at Colorado Sprigs, Nano-Optics Group
Field(s): optics and optoelectronics

Contact: Anatoliy Pinchuk
E-mail: apinchuk@uccs.edu

Phone: 719-255-3556

Job description: A fully-funded initially two-year PhD studentship with a possible extension is available with the Nano-Optics Group at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs to start in Fall 2009.
This is an experimental project on the optical properties of colloidal nanoparticles, plasmonic waveguides and metamaterials for negative index of refraction.

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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 2.09.09 о 20:31

Openings: 14 Ph.D positions and 5 Post Doc positions

FP7 - Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN)

SUPERIOR - SUPramolEculaR functional nanoscale archItectures for Organic electronics: a multi-site initial tRaining action

www.superior-network.eu


1 October 2009 – 30 September 2013



We are currently aiming to recruit a pool of talented, energetic, strongly motivated, young scientists at both the Early Stage Researcher (ESR, i.e. pre-doctorate) and Experienced Researcher (ER, i.e. post-doc) level.

Details about the positions and the person to contact are given in the table below. More information can be found at www.superior-network.eu

Most positions are for starting on 1st November 2009 or soon thereafter.


Nationality: Appointees can be nationals of any country other than the country of the premises of the host organization where they will carry out their project.

Mobility: Appointees must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the host for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment.


For information contact the project coordinator (Paolo Samorì – samori@isis-ulp.org) or the principal investigator of the node of interest.

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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 11.09.09 о 17:24

Dear friends,

the Italian Institute of Technolgy (IIT) in Genoa, Italy, has launched calls for PhD fellowships in Nanoscience. I highlight to you the topics related to nanocrystal research below and attach the full thematic annex and the application form.
Please spread the notice.

More information is available under
http://www.iit.it/en/home.html

PhD Themes:

NANOFABRICATION
NR. AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 4

Fabrication of electrode structures and electrical contacts to single nanocrystals and ordered nanocrystal assemblies.
Tutor: Roman Krahne
The aim of the work is to investigate the optical and electrical properties of shape-controlled nanocrystals (nanorods and tetrapods) and their assemblies. The candidate will carry out the sample fabrication in the clean room facilities of IIT with the electron-beam lithography Raith 150 II system as the main tool, and he will also be trained to perform the electrical and optical experiments. Candidates should have a degree in physics or engineering, experience in clean room fabrication is a plus. Nanocrystal synthesis is not part of the work as the nanocrystals will be provided by the Nanochemistry labs of IIT.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: roman.krahne@iit.it

Nanoscale lithography on non-planar sample surfaces for patterning scanning probe tips.
Tutor: Roman Krahne
The aim of this work is to pattern scanning probe tips with nanoscale electrode structures in order to obtain electrically contacted nanocrystals at the extremity of the probe tip that can function as sensors. The candidate will develop photoresist deposition techniques that allow for the patterning of highly non-planar surfaces, will work on the fabrication of electrode structures based on electron-beam lithography and investigate the obtained probe tips with scanning probe experiments. Candidates should have a degree in physics or engineering, experience in scanning probe microscopy or clean room fabrication is a plus.
Nanocrystal synthesis is not part of the work as the nanocrystals will be provided by the Nanochemistry labs of IIT.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: roman.krahne@iit.it


Optical manipulation and force spectroscopy by a combined optical tweezers approach.
Tutor: Enzo Di Fabrizio
Optical tweezers implemented by means of optical manipulation and force spectroscopy will be combined in an integrated architecture with Fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy for high resolution and sensitivity applications to biological macromolecules. This project will be developed within the framework of the single molecule detection approach.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: enzo.difabrizio@iit.it

Nanodevices based on surface plasmons and photonic crystals
Tutor: Enzo Di Fabrizio
A combined approach of atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy with nanodevices based on surface plasmons and photonic crystals can provide the ability of detecting single biological molecules both in vitro and in situ. The approach will focus on the design and characterization of a modular integrated system and on the application on biological systems towards biomedical and biophysical studies.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: enzo.difabrizio@iit.it


NANOCHEMISTRY – LIBERATO MANNA
NR. AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 7
Synthesis and assembly of nanoparticles into superstructures for applications in photovoltaic devices
Tutor: Liberato Manna
The aim of this research theme is to develop nanocomposite materials for hybrid organic-inorganic solar cells, by optimizing architectures based on ensembles of nanocrystals and of organic molecules. The assembly and interfacing will be controlled at the nanoscale level and will extend over the large areas required for device fabrication and potential mass-production. We will enhance the photovoltaic conversion by tailoring the electronic properties of the nanostructures, and by exploiting their energy barriers. We will fabricate size-, shape-, and composition-controlled nanoparticles based on a wide range of materials, to be used in blends with oligomers, polymers and tailored ligand molecules. While the study of blending with such organic components will be carried out mainly at IIT in Genova, the device fabrication, testing and benchmarking will be carried out at other IIT research units. Emphasis will be put on toxicity and impact on environment through the investigation of InP, Cu-, Cu-In-based chalcogenides, and copper oxides as inorganic materials.
We will also assemble and interface nanocrystals with organic molecules, which will act both as spacers and as ligands, to achieve optimal film forming, blending, light absorption in a well defined energy window, exciton generation, highly efficient hole-transport, and charge separation at the organic-inorganic interface.
Isolated networks of interlinked nanocrystals, as well as blends of polymers and networks of nanocrystals will be exploited. Both local transport and ensemble photo-transport studies will be carried out on both “allnanocrystals”
assemblies and on polymer-nanocrystal composites.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: liberato.manna@iit.it

Novel catalysts materials based on nanocomposites for the water gas-shift reaction
Tutor: Liberato Manna
The aim of this theme is to develop new catalysts for CO abatement in hydrogen-rich gases for fuel cells. In polymer electrolyte fuel cells, due to their low operational temperature, the platinum catalyst is likely to be poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO), and the performance of the unit is degraded when CO is present in the reformed gas beyond a few ppm. In general, a CO removal unit is provided downstream a reforming unit which produces the reformed gas rich in hydrogen, and CO is selectively converted and removed through a water gas shift reaction so that a concentration of CO in the reformed gas is usually <10-50 ppm. Typical catalysts for CO conversion are based on Cu-Zn, CeO2-Au, and Fe3O4-Au.
We will aim at preparing porous networks made of branched metal oxide nanocrystals/metal domains. These porous networks are expected to exhibit catalytic properties towards the water gas shift reaction. Disordered superstructures of nanorods and branched nanocrystals will be realized in solution via soldering of the tips of such nanocrystals with noble metal domains under mild conditions. The approach can be seen as a “nanocrystal polymerization”. In solution for instance, free-standing chain-like structures will result from endto- end organization of nanorods. The contribution in this area will be: (a) Synthesis of various metal-metal oxide (MO) based nanostructures (by employing both non-hydrolytic and hydrolytic methods), that promote the elementary reaction steps towards the CO oxidation and H2O dissociation with the help of the metal (A).
Here A = Au, Cu, Pt, Pd. (b) Synthesis of A-MO heterostructures using rod, multipod, hyper-branched MO nanocrystals, followed by selective growth of metal domains on their tips. Assembly of these A-MO heterostructures via the nano-soldering process will yield porous networks, which will be exploited as catalyst.
(c) Tests on water gas shift reactions to check the efficiency of the fabricated catalysts.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: liberato.manna@iit.it

Synthesis of a new generation of magnetic nanoparticles for applications in medical diagnosis and therapy
Tutor: Liberato Manna
Superparamagnetic nanoparticles made of iron oxide, both magnetite (Fe3O4) and maghemite (Fe2O3), are small coated crystals with sizes ranging from a few nanometers
(nm) up to 30 nm. They are characterized by a large magnetic moment and thus, while they can be easily manipulated by applying an external magnetic field, they do not undergo aggregation upon its removal. The magnetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles make them useful for carrying drugs to a targeted area by means of magnetic attraction. Moreover magnetic nanoparticles have been extensively studied as contrast agent for MRI, and they are now used for diagnostic purposes in clinical practice. Beyond their potential in medical imaging, superparamagnetic nanocrystals have the ability to serve as colloidal mediators for generating heat for hyperthermia. So far, the only magnetic nanoparticles that have been used in medical trials were made of iron oxide and characterized by broad distributions of sizes. This represents clearly a critical limitation as size distribution strongly influences the heating capacity of the magnetic nanoparticles. All these particles were prepared by aqueous (hydrolytic) methods, whereas it was recently shown that a much higher control of monodispersity and crystallinity of iron oxide nanoparticles can be achieved by non-hydrolytic, high-temperature colloidal methodologies. In the present theme we will exploit magnetic nanoparticles prepared by the latter synthetic approaches, by which it is possible to prepare not only monodisperse iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3) (size distribution within 2%), but also a wide variety of nanoparticles of different materials with a high control over size and shape. As an example, we can synthesize FePt with spherical or cubic shapes, or Fe2O3 tetrapod nanostructures with control over the arm length.3 Within this theme, efforts will focus on the development of more complex hybrid nanostructures, such as for instance those made of two or more different iron-based magnetic domains attached together with a control over the size and shape of each individual domain. The rationale is to investigate nanoparticles with different magnetic anisotropies arising from the internal material, from novel shapes, and additionally from the combination of different magnetic domains within the same nanostructure.
Thus, we expect from this synthetic approach to deliver nanoparticles with new magnetic properties that have not been exploited before in biomedicine.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: liberato.manna@iit.it

Synthesis of pH and thermo-responsive polymers and their combination with inorganic nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery.
Tutor: Teresa Pellegrino
In current anticancer chemotherapies a critical drawback is related to the drugs being delivered not only to malignant cells. Existing treatments could be by far more efficient if the drugs could be delivered selectively to the tumour site under defined stimuli. pH AND TERMOSENSITIVE HYDROGELS are polymeric nanobeads that are able to undergo volume changes and thus drug incorporation and release under the effect of physical and chemical stimuli like heat or pH. The present PhD project will focus on the development of pH and thermo responsive polymers which can act as nanocontainers for encapsulation, protection, and transport of chemotherapeutic agents. Also, the inclusion of magnetic nanoparticles within the hydrogel will add two additional advantages: it will facilitate the delivery under a magnetic field to a tumour site and at the same time, it will act as a hyperthermia agent to heat locally the nanostructure and trigger the drug release.
The candidate should work on the preparation of pH AND TERMOSENSITIVE HYDROGELS with a control over the size, shape, composition biodegradability and physical properties. In addition, the combination of the polymeric nanocontainers with magnetic nanoparticles will be a key step in the fabrication of nanostructures able to elicit combined hyperthermia and drug release. The payload, being a drug or a short oligonucleotide sequence, will be encapsulated within the polymeric shell by tuning pH and/or temperature of the medium and, as such, the swelling properties.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: teresa.pellegrino@iit.it

Development of magnetic-fluorescent sub-micrometer beads for cell sorting applications.
Tutor: Teresa Pellegrino
The aim of this research project is to develop magnetic-fluorescent nanobeads (MFNBs) with specific requirements for cell sorting and multiplexing detection, such
as: i) the beads must accumulate promptly to a magnet (within a few minutes); ii) the size of the beads must be within a few hundreds of nanometers to ensure high sensitivity; iii) the beads must have good stability in aqueous media, iv) it must be possible to include in the beads code molecules able to achieve multiplexing analysis. These MFNBs will be based on magnetic inorganic nanocrystals and on fluorophore molecules, the latter including either standard organic dyes, or oligothiophenes, or quantum dots (QDs). Optical and magnetic properties, colloidal stability and biocompatibility of the MFNBs will be studied and the beads will be explored in cell studies. First they will be tested non-specifically on tumour cells to evaluate their magnetic and fluorescent performance. Then their functionalization with specific vitamins (i.e. folic acid) and antibodies (i.e. CD44+/CD24-) will allow assessing the specific tumour cell recognition and separation efficacy of the MFNBs. The systems developed will be compared to commercial magnetic systems, for which no cell sorting tool that is both magnetic and fluorescent is available at the moment.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: teresa.pellegrino@iit.it

Applications of magnetic-fluorescent sub-micrometer beads for bacterial cell sorting applications.
Tutor: Teresa Pellegrino
Magnetic-fluorescent nanocomposites can find applications in separation, detection and treatment of bacteria in samples were their presence can be dangerous for the health of the human population. As an example, the removal of pathogens from polluted waters is a critical issue in order to avoid the spreading of diseases through contaminated water. For the development of such tools the functionalization of magneticfluorescent nanostructures with ligands able to target specifically different population of bacteria is an important step. This PhD project will focus on the functionalization of magnetic-fluorescent nanostructures with ligands able to detect specific bacteria. Examples for these ligands are antibiotics molecules (such as vancomycin for the targeting and detection of gram positive bacteria or cephalosporin for gram negative bacteria). Other molecules that will be exploited for the specific targeting and separation of bacteria are the immunoglobulins, for the targeting of both gram negative bacteria (Escherichia Coli) and gram positive (Staphylococcus Aureus) bacteria. The performance of the functionalized magnetic-fluorescent nano-tools in bacterial recognition and separation will be evaluated by means of in vitro studies.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: teresa.pellegrino@iit.it
Development and application of pH responsive nanostructures as carrier system for magnetic nanoparticles and small oligonucleotides
Tutor: Teresa Pellegrino
Short interfering RNA (siRNA) or silencing RNA, is a class of RNA molecules that are able to interferes with the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_expressionexpression of a specific gene and thus to mediate the downregulation of gene expression (silencing of genes). However, naked siRNA molecules are subjected to degradation by enzymes, therefore delivery systems that protect the oligonucleotides are needed. On the other hand, magnetic nanoparticles can find application as molecular resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents, hyperthermia tools and magnetically guided systems.
This project will focus on the development and exploitation of pH polymeric capsules as cargo systems for RNA and magnetic nanoparticles and their applications on cellular studies. pH-responsive systems will be studied as a carrier systems for short oligonucleotides and magnetic nanoparticles, and the controlled release under the pH effect will be tested on tumour cells. The performance of such multifunctional tools for performing siRNA therapy associated to hyperthermia treatments will be tested by means of in vitro studies on cells.
For further details concerning the research project, please
contact: teresa.pellegrino@iit.it

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Permalink Відповідає Khalavka Yuriy (Халавка Юрій) 2.11.09 о 21:06

Grant Opportunities at the Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is pleased to announce a number of grant
opportunities that may be of interest to students and scholars studying
Russia, Ukraine, and the Eurasian region.

In particular, we are pleased to announce a new Title VIII 2-month
Summer Research Grant that can be used from May - September 2010.

This grant will be available to applicants who hold a MA degree or
higher. In addition, we also will be accepting applications for our
Research Scholar program in Washington, D.C., ranging from 3-9 months,
as well as for our one month Short-Term grants.

1. Summer Research Grant. Scholars who conduct research in the social
sciences or humanities focusing on the former Soviet Union (excluding
the Baltic States), and who demonstrate a particular need to utilize the
library, archival, and other specialized resources of the Washington,
D.C. area can apply for the new Summer Research grant. The summer grants
must be used between May-September 2010, and grant applicants are
required to hold an MA degree or higher. The Summer Research Grant will
provide a stipend of $3,200 per month, support for a summer intern, and
access to the facilities of the Kennan Institute, including its library.
The Kennan Institute cannot provide office space for Summer Grant
scholars. Travel and accommodation expenses also are not directly
covered by this grant.

2. Research Scholar Grants. The Kennan Institute offers resident grants
to scholars to utilize the unique resources of the Washington area. The
Title VIII Research Scholar program is open to academic participants in
the early stages of their career (before tenure) or scholars whose
careers have been interrupted or delayed, and provides
3 to 9 months of support--including office space, a research intern, and
special borrowing privileges at the Library of Congress.

3. Short-Term Grants. Title VIII Short-Term Grants provide up to 30
days of stipend support and use of Institute facilities to conduct
research in Washington, and are open to scholars who either possess a
doctoral degree or are doctoral candidates who have nearly completed
their dissertations.

The deadline for the Research Scholar and the Summer Research grants is
December 1, 2009. The Short-Term grant competition takes place on a
quarterly basis, and the next deadline for Short-Term grants is also
December 1, 2009. Please note that Title VIII awards are limited to
applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents upon
commencement of their scholarship. We encourage you to share these
exciting opportunities and to visit our website to learn about the
application process (www.wilsoncenter.org/kennangrants).

Please do not hesitate to contact William Pomeranz at (202) 691-4237 or
by email at William.Pomeranz@wilsoncenter.org if you should have any
questions.

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