PhD Student Position BIOMINTEC Project, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
October 10, 20081.0 fte (38h per week)
vacancy number 08-1057
Research at Johannes Gutenberg Universität (Mainz, Germany): The fellow will investigate the mechanism of self-assembly of sponge silicatein and the intermediary formation of fractal aggregates. The effect of the molar ratio of the silicatein isoforms (? and ?) on the kinetics of this process as well as on the size and shape of the formed aggregates/ fibres will be determined. Research at the University of Amsterdam: A model will developed for the regulatory network controlling biosilicification in sponges. The processes in the regulatory network will be modelled at different levels of detail. Stochastic effects because of low molecule numbers and spatial inhomogeneties can be very relevant here. To incorporate this type of effects it is required to use different modelling paradigms (Monte Carlo simulations, particle – (individual-based) modelling, Ordinary Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations) in combination. Modelling the biochemical reactions in a complex-shaped interface will require the application of particle-based methods.
Requirements
Candidates should have a master’s degree (or equivalent) in scientific computing or computational science, (computational) physics, chemistry, molecular biology or a comparable expertise. Candidates are expected to have expertise in modelling and scientific programming and an active interest in life science applications. One must have the ability to operate in an international research team. Fluency in oral and written English.
Further information
Further information can be obtained from: Dr J. A. Kaandorp, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam, Kruislaan 403, 1098 SJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; tel. +31 20 525 7539; e-mail: J.A.Kaandorp@uva.nl; Prof. Dr. Dr. H.C Schröder, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany, e-mail hschroed@uni-mainz.de.
Appointment
This is a full-time appointment (38 hours a week) for a total of three years: an initial period of one year, followed by a further two years subject to a positive appraisal. It is expected to result in a PhD thesis. The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2.000,– to €2.558,– gross per month. The collective employment agreement of Dutch universities is applicable. Allowances will be paid in accordance with the rules for Marie Curie Initial Training Networks.
Job application
Applications should include a letter of motivation and a curriculum vitae. Please include the names and contact information of two references. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Mrs. J.C. Knaap-Cabi at application-science@uva.nl. The application period will remain open until the position is filled; however, review of applications will commence in November 2008, with the intent of filling the position as quickly as possible. Please mention the vacancy number and attach all relevant supporting documentation.
To process your application immediately, please quote the job reference code in the subject line.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the post is filled which is no later than 31 December 2008.
Tags: BIOMINTEC, Netherlands, PhD, Position, Project, Student, University of Amsterdam
Sponsored Links
Don't forget to mention Scholarship-Positions.com when replying to this position.
Tips For A Safe Scholarship Search: Never give your bank account information, credit card or social security number to a prospective employer. Do not accept any offers to cash checks or wire money.



I from Ethiopia i have MA in urban management fromEthiopian civil service college and i want to pursue my phD so please support me with fully funded sponsorship
I from Iranian I have MSc. animal science (physiology) and have 5 paper international and I am in cloning and IVF lamb group in Iran. I want to pursue my PHD so please support me with fully funded sponsorship .
I am interested to join one of the Netherlands University especially Erasmus of Rotterdam.Because I am entertaining the Urban Management Masteres Programme which was Initiated and supported by IHS of Rotterdam.So am glad that to join this institution .
I am Yegnanew Alem from Ethiopia. I am 29 years old. I possessed B.ED in physics, minor Mathematics, in 2002 and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics in 2008 from Addis Ababa University. I am lecturer at Hawassa University in the department of Applied statistics.
I want to pursue MSc/PhD in one of the following fields: Econometrics or Mathematical Statistics, Biostatistics, medical Statistics, and statistics for climate change at your institution with full financial support if you will provide me such an opportunity.
Thank you
Sincerely Yours
Yegnanew Alem
This is Mohammad Muhebbullah Ibne Hoque, a Bangladeshi national searching a scholarship for doing PhD . I have completed B.Sc.Ag.(Hons.) and MS in Horticulture from Bangladesh Agricultural University. Now I am servicing in Research based Seed company (Lal Teer Seed Limited (formerly East-West Seed BD Ltd.) as a sceintific officer. Please give me the opportunity.
Best Regards
Mohammad Muhebbullah Ibne Hoque
Seed Production Officer
Lal Teer Seed Limited
Anchor Tower
108 Bir Uttam C.R. Datta Road
Dhaka-1205
BANGLADESH
E-mail: muhiblee@yahoo.com