PhD studentships at Bowling Green State University, USA

Two PhD-student research assistantships available

1) Research assistantship available immediately to participate in a NOAA Sea Grant project using otolith chemistry to quantify mixed stock distribution, philopatry, and fisheries exploitation of steelhead trout in Lake Erie. This project involves joint collaboration between Jeff Miner (Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory) and John Farver (Geology) in close association with state and federal fisheries biologists and hatchery managers. Two years of research assistantship support are available to a top PhD student.

2) The primary purpose of this project is to identify characteristics necessary to classify reservoirs in terms of natural reproduction for yellow perch and reservoirs that can be stocked
successfully with yellow perch fingerlings from hatcheries (up to three years of support). This project starts this summer and involves multivariate assessment of abiotic and biotic characteristics in Ohio reservoirs, including considerable field work and quantitative
analyses.

Experimental spin-off research is expected by graduate students in both projects.

We seek highly motivated and collaborative individuals who desire to combine fieldwork with lab research involving typical aquatic biology and ecology approaches as well as more specialized analytical chemistry. Desired qualifications include a BS/MS in one of several relevant fields of study (e.g. biology, ecology, fisheries) with coursework in chemistry and statistics, field experience in aquatic or fish ecology, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and comfort applying interdisciplinary approaches to questions in aquatic ecology and fisheries biology. Competitive stipends (including health insurance) with tuition waivers are available. Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until qualified individuals are identified, but materials are strongly encouraged by April 1, 2009.

Applicants should send a letter that summarizes their background, educational goals, and statement of research interests, along with your transcripts and curriculum vitae (with contact information for three references) to: Dr. Jeffrey Miner (jminer@bgsu.edu) or mail to
Jeffrey Miner
Department of Biological Sciences
Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Laboratory
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Bowling Green State University (18,000 students) is at the western end of Lake Erie (Great Lakes research), and in close proximity to remnant oak-savanna prairies and fragmented forest-agroecosytem complexes.

Bowling Green is also within easy driving distance of Columbus, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Cleveland.

Further information about graduate studies in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology at Bowling Green State University is available at:
http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/programs/grad/index.html

PhD studentships at Hannover Medical School (MHH), Germany

Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for PhD studentships, to commence in October 2009.

The three-year study programs, taught in English, are aimed at post-graduates in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as those from Life Science fields. The PhD program “Regenerative Sciences” is also open to students from the various disciplines of Materials Sciences. As well as working on a 3-year research project, students also attend seminars, lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Successful candidates will be awarded a PhD, alternatively Dr. rer. nat. Scholarships are to be fully funded by the DFG (Excellence Initiative), MHH, partner institutes and their respective departments.

We are looking for highly-motivated candidates who have an active interest in one of the fields associated with one or more of the programs on offer. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. With nearly two thirds of our students coming from outside Germany, international applicants are welcome. Deadline for completed applications is April 1st, 2009. Application forms to be found on the website below (NB. Please send us your preferences by clicking on the respective program in our online application process on www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html).

MD/PhD “Molecular Medicine”: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For information on this program contact: Dr. Susanne Kruse (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-6011 / E-mail: daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Infection Biology: Students focus on the main topics in Infection, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology and Cell Biology. For information on this program contact Luise Fiegehenn (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-9742 / E-mail: zib@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other Regenerative Agents, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials and Natural Sciences, and Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. For information on this program contact Dr. Daniela Pelz (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-5206 / E-mail: pelz.daniela@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Studentships in Signal Processing and Statistics at Cambridge

Man Group PhD Studentships are available to three-year PhD students (whether UK/EU or overseas) in the Signal Processing and Communications Laboratory (Department of Engineering) or the Statistical Laboratory (Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics), whose research is statistical in nature and involves a significant practical data modelling component.

The Studentships provide 'top-up' awards of 9,000 a year for three years (27,000 in total) in order to supplement other funding sources. Three Studentships are available to start in the academic year 2009-10, (subject to final confirmation of funding) and three more to start in each of the two following years. They will be awarded to the most outstanding PhD students who meet the above criteria. Current applicants who meet the criteria will automatically be considered.

The Studentships are supported by Man Group plc, a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Man also supports many awards, charities and initiatives around the world, including sponsorship of the Man Booker literary prizes and the Man Group International Climate Change Award.
Application Procedure:Signal Processing and Communications Laboratory: Applicants should apply formally for admission as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud /admissions/ .
Applicants for these awards should register their interest by contacting Rachel Fogg (rff22@cam.ac.uk) and should include details of their funding position. Further information on the Signal Processing and Communications Laboratory can be found here: http://www-sigproc.eng.cam.ac.uk/ .Statistical Laboratory: Applicants should apply formally for admission as a Ph.D. student in the Department of Pure Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/admissions/ .
Applications for these awards should be sent directly by email to Dr. R. Nickl at the Statistical Laboratory r.nickl@statslab.cam.ac.uk to include details of the applicant's funding position.

Further information regarding the Statistical Laboratory can be found at http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/ .

Deadline for applications for 2009-2010: 30th April 2009Interviews will be held in May 2009
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

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