PhD positions in Nanoelectronics

PhD positions in Nanoelectronics
Job Reference Number 07/5140

Job Summary

For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact:
Associate professor Dag T. Wisland, e-mail: dagwis@...,
phone: +47 22 85 27 05 or Head of administration narve Tr訶al, e-
mail: narvet@..., phone: +47 22 85 24 18.

Pay grade: LTR 43 ・0 (NOK 325 600 ・367 600), depending on
qualifications.

Deadline for applications:

Reference number: PhD 07/5140

The applications (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked
with reference number 07/7949 including a curriculum vitae and
complete information about the applicant's education (both at the
bachelor and master level), job experience, scientific publications,
outline of research ambitions, and at least two academic references
(name, position, email, and telephone number), should be sent to:

The University of Oslo
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grete Andresen
Boks 1032 Blindern
0315 Oslo, Norway.
E-mail: grete.andresen@...

Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of
original publications.

Job Description

3 PhD positions in Nanoelectronics (Ref.no.: 07/5140) at the
Department of Informatics, University of Oslo

The group for Nanoelectronics (NANO) at the Department of
Informatics, University of Oslo, Norway, is focusing on analog and
digital microelectronics with a particular emphasis on low-power
systems for use in wireless sensor networks. Our current research
includes

* Data Converters (ADC and DAC)
* Low-power processing logic
* Neuromorphic Systems
* RF MEMS
* UWB Impulse Radio

Our research ranges from system-level issues to full-custom physical
implementations. See http://www.ifi.uio.no/forskning/grupper/nano/
for more information about the group.

There are three PhD positions available on the project: "Low-power
nano-/microelectronics for wireless sensor networks".

The project comprises the following research topics: Low-power data
conversion, Power saving topologies for signal processing, RF-
MEMS/CMOS integration, UWB-IR radio communication.

We are looking for candidates with relevant background in at least
one of the following areas: Data conversion, Low-power CMOS design,
RF-MEMS/CMOS integration. She/he must have a good education in
theoretical aspects of nano-/microelectronics, including analog-
/mixed-signal CMOS design and physics. The candidate must be able to
work both in theory and physical implementation. Applicants should
have an appropriate BSc or MSc degree.

* The positions are for 4 years and it comprises some teaching
obligations (25%).
* The positions are available from September 15th 2007.
* Applications must be received by August 27th, 2007.
* Salary at level 43 of the Norwegian pay scale for the first year
(325.600 NOK per year -approx. 39.800 Euros). This amounts to
approx. 27.000 NOK (3.300 Euros) per month before taxes. Taxes
depend on personal family situation; considering the standard of 30
to 35%, the salary would be about 18.900 to 17.500 NOK (approx.
2.300 to 2.130 euros) per month, after taxes. The salary increases
about 10.000 NOK (before tax) per year for the second and third
year. Salary includes standard Norwegian social and health insurance
and contribution to retirement.

Applications consists of a statement of your fields of interest, a
CV, which must include complete information about education at both
bachelor and master level, documented scientific experience, and at
least two academic references (name, position, e-mail and telephone
number). Good knowledge of English is mandatory. All employees must
satisfy the entrance requirements for the doctoral degree program at
the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Women are
especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Oslo wishes to achieve a more equal distribution
of scientific employees between the genders. Female applicants are
encouraged to apply.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to
research results a.o.

Application Deadline 14/09/2007

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190 Scholarships in ITALY

Politecnico di Torino, Italy
PhD Scholarships

Public competitive examinations are announced for admission to the
three-year Research Doctorate Programs of the Politecnico of Torino,
for the 22nd Cycle. The competitive examinations will award a total of
279 positions and 190 scholarships.

Information:
http://didattica.polito.it/scudo/bandi.html

Call for application:
http://didattica.polito.it/scudo/docs/Bandodiconcorso22cicloInglese.doc

Ph.D. Assistantship University of Groningen, Netherlands

website link:
http://www.math.rug.nl/~kuelske/Ph.D.Groningen-NWO.pdf

Ph.D. Assistantship University of Groningen, Netherlands

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. position to work on

Interacting stochastic models on complex networks

Complex networks with small-world properties occur in a multitude of
real-world communication networks. In this project we shall
investigate the nature of interacting systems on such networks and
understand their phase-transitions.

The student will be supervised by C. Kulske, A. C. D. van Enter
(Groningen) and R. van der Hofstad (Eurandom, Eindhoven). The Ph.D.
student will be based in Groningen with longer visits to Eurandom.

The Groningen group working on the probability theory of interacting
systems will consist of two sta members, two senior part-time
positions and 4 Ph.D. students, and has strong international ties.

The contract is for 4 years and the Ph.D. student will be a full
employee of the University of Groningen, with monthly salary according
to the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. This is at
the moment 1956, 2279, 2387, 2502 Euro for the rst year up to the
fourth year. The position is nanced by an NWO (Netherlands
Organisation for Scienti c Research) "Open Competitie" grant. It is
open for both non-Dutch and Dutch applicants.

For further information please contact Dr. Christof Kuelske,
e-mail kuelske@....
and see the web-site http://www.math.rug.nl/~kuelske/..

Interested candidates should direct a pdf- le with their application
to the above emailaddress.

Overseas PhD Scholarships Three University of Wales

Overseas PhD Scholarships

Three University of Wales, Aberystwyth (UWA) overseas PhD scholarships are available within the Department of Computer Science starting in late September 2007. Interested applicants are invited to visit the following department web page which provide a list of example projects which fall within the interests of the four department research groups:

Example projects within our department research groups are:

1. Advanced Reasoning
2. Computational Biology
3. Intelligent Robotics
4. Vision, Graphics and Visualisation

The scholarships are for a three year period and will waive the difference between full-time overseas student fees and full-time UK/EU student fees per annum. The scholarships will not support part-time PhD studies. Based upon the fees for the 2007-2008 academic year (£10,275 to be confirmed), then the value of the scholarship is £7,035 for this year.

Please note that an Overseas PhD Scholarship does not provide funds for living expenses (i.e. a maintenance grant), and successful applicants will have to pay full-time UK/EU student fees for the duration of the scholarship (£3,240 for the 2007-2008 academic session - to be confirmed).

Applicants should have a first class or upper-second class honours degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences. Applicants may wish to contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office for advice regarding the comparability of their qualifications.

To apply for an Overseas PhD Scholarship, forms can be obtained by visiting the UWA Postgraduate Admissions Office web site: http://www.aber.ac.uk/pga/. Please follow the 'Application' link, and use the Research Programmes (PhD, MPhil and LLM by Research) forms.

When you apply:

1. Under application form 'Section 4: Proposed Study at Aberystwyth', please provide a short (maximum 1000 words) research proposal. This can relate directly to one of the example projects provided via the web links above, or to a project of your own choice. (The request for a short proposal applies to this Overseas PhD Scholarship scheme, and not to a standard Computer Science research studies application.)
2. Under application form 'Section 5: Funding & Scholarships' please tick the 'Departmental funding (if available)' box and type the Reference Number: CS210.
3. Please make sure that one of your references is an academic from the institution where you last studied.
4. Return the application form to the Postgraduate Admissions Office by 1st March 2007.

We will consider all candidates and select a short list by early May. The three scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates under the following criteria: relevance of the proposed research to the department's research interests, and academic quality of the applicant. All candidates will be informed as to the outcome of their application.

Founded in 1872, the University of Wales, Aberystwyth was the first university institution to be established in Wales. Today, it has over 7,000 registered students, including over 1,100 postgraduates across seventeen academic departments. The Department of Computer Science has an international reputation for high quality research and was graded 4A in the 1996 and 2001 UK Research Assessment Exercise.

For further information about the department please visit the web page: http://www.aber.ac.uk/compsci.

For all general enquiries about the Overseas PhD Scholarship scheme, please contact:

Mrs. Margaret Anthony,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Wales, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 3DB, United Kingdom
Email: mta@aber.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)1970 628536
Phone: +44 (0)1970 622421

Please quote Reference Number CS210 on all application forms and communications.

International PhD program — Infectious Diseases and Immunology

International PhD program — Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Due: Monday 10th September 2007
WWW: www.idi-berlin.de
description

Call for applications to the International PhD Program on Infectious Diseases and Immunology (IDI-Berlin) which is a joint venture between DFG Graduiertenkolleg Genetic and Immunologic Determinants of Pathogen-Host-Interactions (GRAKO) and the International Max Planck Research School for Infectious Diseases and Immunology (IMPRS-IDI).

IDI-Berlin provides a multidisciplinary approach to study the interaction of pathogens with their hosts. It is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, the Humboldt University Berlin, the Charité, the Free University Berlin and other research institutes. This collaboration offers outstanding scientific training leading to the award of the degree of PhD (Dr. rer. nat.).

The PhD program encourages independent research by students in a variety of different fields such as molecular, cellular, and organismal biology along with genetics, immunology and biochemistry. Students will investigate the biodiversity of infections including viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasites. The strength of the program is access to a diversity of well equipped laboratories and a wide array of state-of-the-art techniques.

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ANU PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

ANU PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of ANU PhD Scholarships which provide a stipend are funded by Colleges. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship may be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.

Stipend: A$19,616.00 (2007 rate) per annum tax free, in fortnightly payments

Other Benefits: Travel to Canberra; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance

Maximum Duration: Three years full-time, with a possible six month extension

Take Up By: 31 March 2008. It is expected that the scholarship normally will be taken up by 31 March in the year for which it is awarded, although, subject to the approval of the prospective supervisor, Head of Department and Dean/Director, a later start date may be possible. The date by which a scholarship must be taken up in a particular instance will be made clear in the formal letter of offer for the scholarship.

Eligible Program(s): PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors degree with at least upper second-class honours, or a Masters degree with a research component or equivalent; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; International Students

Applications Close: Applications for international students are normally due by 31 August, and applications for Australian/New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia are normally due by 31 October. However, Colleges may consider applications at any other time of the year.

How To Apply: Application Forms are available online at: www.anu.edu.au/sas/forms

Or you can contact the Research Students Office:

Phone: + 61 2 6125 5949
Fax: + 61 2 6125 5931
email: ressch.enq@anu.edu.au

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

A list of Graduate Studies Conveners can be found at www.anu.edu.au/graduate/studyfields/conveners.php

Ph D Walsh Fellowship on Nitrate Loss to Water

Ph D Walsh Fellowship on Nitrate Loss to Water
Queen's University Belfast and Teagasc Johnstown Castle, Wexford

Project title: Nitrate loss to water from grassland

Supervisors: Dr. Catherine Watson, Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute, Northern Ireland (AFBINI), Dr. Roy Browne, Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and Dr. Hubert Tunney, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle Research Centre, Wexford

Project aim: The aim is to study nitrogen losses to water from grassland and will complement other ongoing studies.

Background: Agriculture contributes nitrate to surface and ground waters. The project will study the effect two stocking rate treatments on groundwater nitrate and other nutrient levels, at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle. Groundwater monitoring wells will be installed and nutrient levels in water samples collected will be compared with nutrients in the top metre of soil using suction cups and soil samples.

Requirements: M. Sc. or at least a 2.1 Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, physical geography, biology, hydrogeology, hydrology, agriculture or related discipline.

The applicant will register for a PhD at Queen's University Belfast, and experimental work will be undertaken at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Ireland. The applicant should have a good working knowledge of English.

Scholarship: The Teagasc Walsh Fellowship provides €21,000 per annum for three years from which university fees are paid, currently €4,800 per year for EU nationals

For more information contact Dr Roy Browne r.browne@qub.ac.uk

Applications:Apply at online:

Click here to apply

Closing date: Fri 31st August 2007 or when a suitable candidate is identified

MRes Translational Medicine Studentship

MRes Translational Medicine

School of Translational Medicine
Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences

AstraZeneca - CRUK Studentships

The MRes in Translational Medicine is inviting applications for eight fully-funded studentships covering UK/EU tuition and entry onto this pioneering new Masters course. Funded through Cancer Research UK and AstraZeneca the awards reflect the exciting nature of this new 'research-intense' Masters and are available for 2007/08 entry.

Based in the recently launched Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, the aim of the MRes is to train high calibre bioscientists in the fundamental skills required to enhance translational medicine, or 'bench to bedside' research. The research training will equip students with the knowledge to spearhead and fast-track future clinical therapies from molecular and cellular discoveries - to the immediate benefit of the patient.

Delivered through a combination of modular units and practical research placements, the MRes offers two distinct pathways:

* Option A: Interdisciplinary Molecular Medicine
* Option B: Pharmaceutical Cancer Translational Medicine

The first pathway provides intense training in the 'omics' skills such as genomics, proteomics and metabolomics whilst the second focuses on the delivery of clinical strategies for new cancer drugs. In each case the objective is to develop practical and intellectual skills to unravel significant laboratory findings into new and dynamic applied research.

The course is research driven, with candidates undertaking two separate projects over a total of 35 weeks in collaboration with academics and industrialists at the forefront of the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.

It is anticipated that graduates from the MRes will progress onto PhD study or leading industrial positions.

The minimum entry requirement is an upper second class honours degree in the biomedical sciences. Limited places remain available for 2007/08 entry.

Further details on the course, including guidance on applying for the studentships, can be found on the MRes website:

Click here

Individuals seeking further information can also contact the MRes Course Director Dr Philip Day (philip.j.day@manchester.ac.uk)

International PhD studentship , Danish

International PhD studentship

A three year ph.d. scholarship for the project 'A Step Closer to Sunlight Driven Water Photolysis' is available to a well qualified Danish, EU or International candidate with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry equivalent to the Danish Cand. Scient.-degree.

For further information please contact: Professor Christine McKenzie, Department of Physics and Chemistry, SDU, Odense, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, +45 6550 2518, chk@chem.sdu.dk
or
Professor Edwin Constable, Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Spitalstrasse 51, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland, +41 (0)61 267 10 01, edwin.constable@unibas.ch

Applicants should be aware that it is necessary to read the full text for this position before applying. Please find the full notice with further information and address on the University`s homepageby clicking the apply online button(vacant positions, Job ID: 073003)

Deadline for applications: August 29, 2007 at 12:00
Please mention NewscientistJobs.com.au when applying for this position.

Applying online is simple and immediate - apply now and the recruiter will receive your application instantly.

PhD Studentship University of Queensland

PhD Studentship
University of Queensland
Novel Approaches to the Surveillance of Adverse Events in Australasian Intensive Care Units

One position currently available

This project will aim to develop and apply novel surveillance methods for adverse events in Australasian intensive care patients, including mortality, nosocomial infection and increased length of stay, with a primary focus on paediatric intensive care units. Data will be obtained from existing surveillance activities of the Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Intensive Care Registry (ANZPIC) and will be funded by the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS). The student will be enrolled in a PhD programme at the School of Population Health, University of Queensland.

The student will be trained in and required to learn the following techniques: Statistical control charts; Bayesian statistical modelling; time-series and random-effects statistical modelling; syndromic surveillance methods; scientific report, publication and thesis writing.

Successful candidates will have a background in statistics, epidemiology, public health, medicine, surgery, intensive care or other quantitative biological or health-related fields.

Contact person: Dr Archie Clements, a.clements@uq.edu.au, (07) 3240 5952
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

4-year PhD studentship on "Exploring the secret metabolism of an antibiotic factory, Univ. Groningen The Netherland

Website link:
http://gbic.biol.rug.nl/IMG/pdf/JobAdvertMicrobial-2.pdf

4-year PhD studentship on "Exploring the secret metabolism of an
antibiotic factory"

This project will be a unique collaboration between the Microbial
Physiology department and the Groningen Bioinformatics Centre using a
newly acquired state-of art ultra-high resolution LTQ-Orbitrap mass
spectrometer in the Medical Biomics Facility to determine the
metabolome of Streptomyces coelicolor.

Project objectives
(1) Comprehensively explore the cellular and secreted metabolome of
Streptomyces species to identify novel antibiotic biosynthesis
pathways, using ultrahigh resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry
(2) Understand the fundamental changes of the metabolome during the
switch from primary to secondary metabolism, i.e. when antibiotics
are produced, in S.coelicolor, our model organism.

Requirements
Candidates should have training in biochemistry, microbiology, and
molecular biology. Experience in bioinformatics, and handling
Streptomyces, would be a plus.

Environment
The University of Groningen is one of the largest and oldest research
universities of the Netherlands. Its Microbial Physiology department
is one of the leading institutes of Microbiology in Europe. It is
part of the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology
Institute (GBB), which houses 13 different research groups and
provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities to more than
100 PhD students and 30 faculty members.
Research in the Microbial Physiology group focuses on
structure/function relationships of enzymes acting on carbohydrates,
and differentiation, regulation and metabolic engineering of
antibiotic production in Streptomyces. The Bioinformatics
Centre is a major player in the development of modern Systems Biology
approaches.

Relevant publications: Breitling et al. (2006) Trends Biotechnol. 24
(12):543–8. Breitling et al. (2006):
Metabolomics 2: 155–64. Hsiao et al. (2007) Microbiology 153:1394–
404. Takano (2006) Curr Opin Microbiol.
9:287–94.

For further information and direct applications please contact:
Dr Eriko Takano
Microbial Physiology
University of Groningen
Kerklaan 30
9751 NN Haren, The Netherlands
Phone +31-(0)50-3632143
Fax +31-(0)50-3632154
Email e.takano@...

Dr Rainer Breitling
Groningen Bioinformatics Centre
University of Groningen
Kerklaan 30
9751 NN Haren, The Netherlands
Phone +31 (0)50-363-8088
Fax +31 (0)50-363-7976
Email r.breitling@...

Postdoc (TV-L, E 13) or PhD Position niversität Karlsruhe (TH)

Postdoc (TV-L, E 13) or PhD Position

Firma/Institution: Universität Karlsruhe (TH) Land:
Germany
Position: University eingegangen
am:07/08/2007

Beschreibung:
At the University Karlsruhe (TH) in the Department of Cell and Neurobiology a

Postdoc (TV-L, E 13) or PhD Position

is available for 3 years within the framework of the Cluster of Excellence
in the DFG-Research Center for Functional Nanostructures (CFN).

Applicants should be physicists interested to work in the interdisciplinary
field of nanobiology or biologists with a strong background in optics and
photonics The project involves the buildup of a multiple optical tweezer based
on acousto-optical-deflectors (AOD) and an adaptation of the setup for
biological applications. Biological experiments will include manipulation of
cell adhesion and neurite outgrowth.

The project is an interdisciplinary approach between the groups of C. Bechinger
(University Stuttgart, Faculty of Physics,
http://www.pi2.uni-stuttgart.de/contact/index.php) and M. Bastmeyer (University
Karlsruhe, Faculty for Chemistry and Biosciences,
http://www.zi1.uni-karlsruhe.de/). The laboratory will be located a the
University Karlsruhe and offers state of the art facilities and equipment in the
fields of cell biology, microscopy, and surface preparation.

Universität Karlsruhe (TH) aims to increase the representation of women among
the staff and therefore explicitly encourages applications from female
scientists Universität Karlsruhe (TH) is an equal opportunity employer and will
give preference to disabled candidates having the same qualifications as their
competitors.

Applications should be addressed until September 24,2007 to Prof. Martin
Bastmeyer (bastmeyer@...) or Prof. Clemens Bechinger
(C.Bechinger@...). Further information can be obtained at
the addresses below.

Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Prof. Martin Bastmeyer, Zoologisches Institut,
Zell- und Neuroblologie, Fakultät für Chemie- und Blowissenschaften,
Hald-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe

Universität Stuttgart, Prof. Clemens Bechinger, 2. Physikalisches Institut,
Fachbereich Physik, Pfaffenwaldring 57, 70550 Stuttgart

PhD students (two positions) and Postdoctoral Researcher in Surface Science /

PhD students (two positions) and Postdoctoral Researcher in Surface Science /
Nanoscience: Basel

Firma/Institution: University of Basel Land:
Switzerland
Position: PhD Position eingegangen
am:07/08/2007

Beschreibung:
The NCCR Nanosciences (http://www.nccr-nano.org) is a centre for
multi-disciplinary research which is operated by the University of Basel. In the
‘Nanolab’ we are interested in supra-molecular surface assemblies for the
engineering of ultimately small entities with well defined properties.
New properties of supra-molecular assemblies on solid substrates shall be
investigated in this project which is co-funded by the European Union. We expect
to gain new insights in the interrelation between the structure of the molecular
building blocks and the assembly and function of supra-molecular devices. The
Nanolab (http://monet.physik.unibas.ch/gue/nanolab/) is looking for
PhD students (two positions) and Postdoctoral Researcher in Surface Science /
Nanoscience Your tasks
In collaboration with colleagues and partners from ETH Zurich, University
Trieste and BASF, among others, you will assemble molecular building blocks into
dedicated assemblies and characterize their properties. Mainly, the samples will
be characterized by scanning probe microscopy (STM, STS and AFM) at variable
temperatures, but also by photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS and UPS) and low
energy electron diffraction (LEED). The job also includes a teaching obligation
for the Physics or Nanoscience curriculum.
Your profile
We seek for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a small team of
scientists with different disciplinary background. A diploma or masters degree
in materials science, physics, chemistry, nanoscale science or related field is
expected. Experience in one of the above mentioned methods is higly desirable
but could be compensated by an extra effort and a high level of motivation of
the candidate.
PhD students will be registered at the University of Basel.
We are looking forward to your application.
For further information please contact
Dr. Thomas Jung, Tel. +41 (56) 310 4518, e-Mail: thomas.jung@..., or
Dr. Meike Stoehr, Tel. +41 (61) 267 37 59, e-Mail: meike.stoehr@...
Dr. Jorge Lobo, Tel. +41 (61) 267 37 33, e-Mail: jorge.lobo-checa@...
Please send your application by email (see e-Mail above) or by snail-mail to:
Thomas Jung, Nanolab, Klingelbergstr. 82, 4056 Basel, Switzerland (For e-Mail
please include a CC to Dr. Meike Stoehr).
Further job opportunities: http://monet.physik.unibas.ch/gue/nanolab/


Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung an:

Kontakt Dr. Thomas Jung Adresse Laboratory for Micro- and
Nanotechnology Paul Scherrer Institute
Ort Villigen PSI Postleitzahl 5232 Telefon 0041
56 310 4518 E-Mail thomas.jung@...

Weitere Informationen:

Kontakt Dr. Meike Stoehr Adresse University of Basel
Klingelgergstr. 82 Ort Basel Postleitzahl 4054
Telefon 0041 61 267 3759 E-Mail meike.stoehr@... URL
http://monet.physik.unibas.ch/gue/nanolab/

Doctoral Position (Research and Teaching Assistant; 65%) University of Zurich (Switzerland)

website link:
http://www.soi.uzh.ch/chairs/schmutzler/DoktorandenstelleSchmutzler.pdf

Doctoral Position (Research and Teaching Assistant; 65%)Chair of
Professor Schmutzler

University of Zurich (Switzerland)

The candidate is expected to do research during a period of four
years leading to a doctoral thesis. In addition, he or she will be
involved in teaching activities. A master's degree in economics,
mathematics or physics is required. The focus of the research in our
group is on microeconomics, in particular, industrial organization.

We encourage applications of young researchers who want to benefit
from and contribute to a stimulating environment at an
internationally renowned economics department. The candidate will
attend doctoral courses offered by UZH or the Studienzentrum
Gerzensee in the first year. The thesis will typically consist of
three pieces of original research, including both single-authored and
co-authored papers. For information on our research activities,
please consult
http://www.soi.uzh.ch/chairs/schmutzler/introduction2.html.

Applications can be send to Professor Armin Schmutzler, SOI,
Blümlisalpstrasse 10, CH-8006 Zurich or by email to
arminsch@.... For further information please contact Donja
Darai, donja.darai@....

JEL Classification(s): D, L

The Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentships UK

The Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentships
Academic contacts are listed below as are the web addresses for
prospectuses and application forms.

Investigator: Dr Mariam Molokhia (LSHTM) Collaborator: Prof Nick Barber (SoP).

Title of the Project:

Relationship between medication error and patient harm due to adverse
drug effects.

Background: Several primary care databases have been established in
the United Kingdom that include longitudinal records of morbidity and
drug prescription data on several million people with up to 20 years
follow-up, including The Health Information Network (THIN-GPRD
equivalent), and MediPlus. Ascertainment of drug exposure (except for
over-the-counter preparations) and morbidity can be almost complete.
It is possible to use these databases to detect medication errors and
patterns of non-compliance in patients, and associated patient
morbidity such as increase in adverse drug reactions (ADRs).

This project aims to establish the prevalence and type of medication
errors in an adult UK population using primary care data and two
classes of drug (i) statins (ii) fluoroquinolones, and assess risk
arising from medication error in relation to patient morbidity. Recent
relevant publications are given below:

(1) Dean FB, Vincent C, Schachter M, Barber N. The incidence of
prescribing errors in hospital inpatients: an overview of the research
methods. Drug Saf 2005;28(10):891-900.

(2) Ghaleb MA, Barber N, Franklin BD, Yeung VW, Khaki ZF, Wong IC.
Systematic review of medication errors in pediatric patients. Ann
Pharmacother 2006 October;40(10):1766-76.

Lead supervisor: Dr Mariam Molokhia (LSHTM)
mariam.molokhia@... / http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/ncdeu/staff/mmolokhia.html

Co-supervisor: Professor John Whittaker (LSHTM)
john.whittaker@... / http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/ncdeu/staff/jwhittaker.html

Co-supervisor: Professor Nick Barber (SOP)
n.barber@.../ http://www.pharmacy.ac.uk/nick_barber.html

This project would suit a quantitative epidemiologist or statistician
who should be familiar with statistical analyses of large datasets. If
you would like to discuss the project in further detail please
contact: mariam.molokhia@...

Potential applicants should submit a covering letter and CV in first instance.

Please be aware that non-EU applicants will be liable for overseas PhD
fees. (http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/howto/tuitionfees2007-08.html)

Deadline for submissions is the 14th of September.