Scholarships List :

[Switzerland] PhD position in molecular virology

A PhD position is available at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Bern, to study parvovirus-cell interactions.

We are looking for a highly motivated student with a background in molecular virology / cell biology to join our group by spring 2010.

The position requires a diploma or masters in Biochemistry, Biology or Cell Biology. The salary will be according to the Department´s standards.
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[Switzerland] PhD position in Theoretical Evolutionary Genetics ETHZ

A PhD position is available at the Theoretical Biology Group, ETH Zurich under the supervision of Dr. Frederic Guillaume and Prof. Sebastian Bonhoeffer to study the genetics of adaptation using both bioinformatics resources and computational modeling approaches. The position is funded for three years by ETH Zurich, starting between now and September 2010.

The project asks questions related to the evolution of pleiotropy and of the modular structure of the genotype-phenotype map in the context of phenotypic evolution in multivariate traits space. A first step will be to define meaningful ways of measuring pleiotropy or modularity of genes affecting phenotypic characters in order to accurately describe the constraints acting on their evolution and the variation of the modularity of the genotype-phenotype map in model systems. The second step will seek to integrate the type of observed patterns into models of phenotypic evolution in order to understand the evolutionary significance of variation of modularity of the genotype-phenotype map. Specific questions related to the genetics of adaptation will then be asked within this evolutionary model. The candidate will be encouraged to develop her/his own questions within this general framework. (more…)

PhD Student Cardiac Molecular Imaging, Switzerland

Cardiac Molecular Imaging

The Cardiac Molecular Imaging Group at the Departement of Biomedicine of the University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland, studies molecular imaging of inflammation, ischemia, and angiogenesis with site targeted ultrasound contrast agents and microvascular physiology at the capillary level. For our young team we are looking for

1 PhD student

the position is open starting April 1st 2010 (more…)

[Switzerland] Postdoc positions in Computational Systems Biology of RNA-based regulation, SIB – Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics

Several post-doctoral positions in computational systems biology are available in the group of Prof. Zavolan at the Biozentrum, University of Basel. Our group is part of the Computational & Systems Biology Program at the Biozentrum and of the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. The research in the laboratory revolves around the study of post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. It is generally accepted that cellular identity of eukaryotic cells is controlled to a large extent by gene expression patterns, and a lot of effort has been invested in studying the mechanisms and principles of control of gene expression by regulation of transcription
rates. (more…)

PhD Position in Non-Invasive Analysis of Brain Oxygen Concentration by Near-infrared Spectroscopy

Topic: In this project we will build a near-infrared spectroscopy instrument that is able to non-invasively measure and display brain oxygen concentration in preterm and term neonates. Since these highly sensitive patients often have problems to adjust their oxygenation sufficiently, an instrument enabling to monitor oxygenation may be valuable in adjusting the treatment, prevent lesions and long-term disabilities. In addition, this instrument will also be applicable to many other tissues and subjects. (more…)

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