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Graduate position: Norway.EvolutionaryBiology

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deadline approaching NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NTNU) NTNU - Innovation and Creativity The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, architecture to fine arts. Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact. Faculty of natural science and technology - Department of Biology PhD POSITION IN EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY A PhD position in evolutionary biology focusing on effective population sizes in vertebrates is available at the Centre for Conservation Biology, Department of Biology. The fellowship is financed by an Advanced Research Grant by the European Research Council to the project Stochastic Population Biology in a Fluctuating Environment for three years with the possibility of up to four years including teaching duties to the Department of Biology. The position is within the NTNU Evolution, Ethology and Ecology group (EEE): http://www.ntnu.no/biologi/eee The fellowship runs under the doctoral programme at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. The faculty is the employer, and working place is Department of Biology. The Department of Biology has 36 members of faculty (professors and associate professors), 22 research scientists and about 66 PhD students and post docs. The department has research programs in evolutionary biology, population genetics, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, conservation biology and biodiversity, ethology, molecular biology, cell biology, plant and animal physiology and ecophysiology, aquaculture, and marine biology. There is considerable collaboration between the disciplines. More information about the Department of Biology can be found at: http://www.ntnu.no/biologi/english The position requires a Master degree or similar within evolutionary biology, ecology and/or biomathematics. The applicant must be qualified for the doctoral program within any of these three disciplines. Background in population genetics, statistics and evolutionary biology will also be considered advantageous. We are looking for a hard-working candidate, highly motivated to conduct fundamental scientific research. Ability to carry out goal-oriented work, ability to deliver, oral and written presentation of research results, and good co-operation abilities will be emphasized. In order to be accepted as a PhD student the grades of the MSc degree has to be sufficiently high (in Norway: B/2.5, or better), or the applicant has to document a similar level through later scientific work. Candidates from universities outside Norway are requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html The application must contain information on education, exams and previous practice. Publications and other scientific work which the applicant wishes to be taken into consideration must be attached. Multi-authored publications require a brief description of the applicant's contribution, and should be enclosed. The appointment of the PhD fellow will be made according to national guidelines for appointment of PhD fellows at universities and university colleges. Applicants are obliged to engage in an organized PhD training program, and an educational plan will be drafted that includes the attendance of courses and national/international meetings. The PhD student will also be expected to assist in the teaching of undergraduates. A contract regarding the period of appointment and the obligations of the PhD fellow must be signed by the fellow and the University. Appointment requires approval of the applicant's plan for a PhD study, and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). The appointment will be made according to the general regulations regarding university employees. The government work force of Norway should reflect the diversity of the population, and this is an "Equal Opportunities position". The annual salary of the PhD position is NOK 391 100, - per year (code 1017, level 48 according to the government pay-scale for university employees). There is 2 % deduction for superannuation. Questions regarding the position and a more detailed project description can be obtained by contacting Professor Bernt-Erik S洨er (Bernt-Erik.Sather[at]bio.ntnu.no) tlf. +47 73 59 0584 or +4790578544. Application with CV, certified copies of certificates of education and other relevant documents, names of three references with e-mail addresses and phone number must be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. Preferably, we want the attachment in one file. Application deadline is 15. February 2012. Reference number: NT 75/11. Ingunn Yttersian

Job: ArizonaStateU.WebProgrammer

Sat, 04 Feb 12 09:51:11 +0000

The Center for Evolutionary Medicine and Informatics at Arizona State University's (ASU) Biodesign Institute invites qualified individuals to apply for open positions: web application developer and computer programmer assistant. Please go the ASU employment site at http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant and click on jobs - staff. Select job ID 27817 (Computer Programmer Assistant) and 27819 (Web Application Developer) for more information and to apply. Carol Williams Evolutionary Medicine and Informatics The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona 85287-5301 cemi.asu.edu Carol Williams

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Other: Training Grants in plant evolution and development

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microMORPH is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for undergraduates ($5,000), graduates students, postdoctorals, and assistant professors ($3,500) in plant development or plant evolution. These grants are available to support cross-disciplinary visits between labs or institutions for a period of a few weeks to an entire semester. We are particularly interested in proposals that will add a developmental perspective to a study of evolution of populations or closely related species. We are also interested in developmental studies that will incorporate the evolution of populations orclosely related species. The deadline for proposals is March 9th, 2012. More information about the training grants and the application process may be found on the microMORPH website: http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/microMORPH/grantsandfunding.html A list of recent awardees and synopses of perviously funded proposals may be found at: http://www.colorado.edu/eeb/microMORPH/grants/awardees2011.html To be eligible for microMORPH training grants, applicants must fill one or more of the following criteria: 1) be a U.S. citizen, or 2) be affiliated with (enrolled in a degree granting program or employed by) a U.S. college, university, or institution, or 3) propose to train in and be hosted by a lab at a U.S. college, university, or institution. These internships are supported by a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation entitled microMORPH: Molecular and Organismic Research in Plant History. This grant is funded through the Research Coordination Network Program at NSF. The overarching goal of the microMORPH RCN is to study speciation and the diversification of plants by linking genes through development to morphology, and ultimately to adaptation and fitness, within the dynamic context of natural populations and closely related species. "Robert L. Baker"

Workshop: MASAMB_2012_Berlin

Sat, 04 Feb 12 09:51:05 +0000

Mathematical and Statistical Aspects of Molecular Biology 22nd annual MASAMB workshop Magnus-Haus Berlin 10/11 April 2012 *** Reminder - Call for Abstracts *** The 22nd annual MASAMB workshop will be held on April 10/11th 2012 at Magnus-Haus in Berlin, Germany. We would like to kindly remind you that the deadline for registration and abstract submission for MASAMB 2012 is approaching quickly. We will accept abstracts until February 17th. More details may be found athttp://masamb2012.molgen.mpg.de/ Please feel free to forward this email to your colleagues. *** MASAMB *** Bioinformatics and statistical genetics, twin themes of the long-running series of annual MASAMB meetings, have gained huge impetus from large-scale genome sequencing projects and development of high-throughput biological assay systems, including gene-expression microarrays, next generation sequencing, proteomic and metabolomic technologies. These immense data resources, and the underlying complexities of molecular and cell biology, provide exciting research opportunities for numerate scientists. With a strictly limited number of participants from mathematics, statistics, computer science, bioinformatics, biology and related fields, MASAMB meetings provide an intimate setting for exchange of ideas in methodological and applied research. Research students and scientists newly entering the field of genomic research are particularly welcome. *** Topics *** Next Generation Sequencing Population Genetics RNA Bioinformatics Phylogeny and Comparative Genomics Systems Biology Gene Regulation and Epigenetics *** Important dates *** Registration opens: 25th November 2011 Abstract submission: 25th November 2011 Registration closes: 17th February 2012 Conference: 10th-11th April 2012 We look forward to seeing you in Berlin! Alena Mysickova, Julia Lasserre and Martin Vingron -- Dr Julia Lasserre Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics Computational Molecular Biology Ihnestrasse 63-73 14195, Berlin, Germany Tel.: +493084131168