| Degree:
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Ph.D. Degree |
| University: |
University of McMaster |
| Contact info: |
Dr. Mohamed Bakr
associate Professor at McMaster University, Hamilton
Ontario, Canada
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| Requirements:
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The applicants should have at least a very good
graduating grade and should be willing to start on September 2008.
|
| Short
Description: |
An Egyptian/Canadian Professor is seeking Egyptian Ph.D.
candidates in the following two areas:
1- Cancer detection using inverse electromagnetic modelling
2- Computer Aided design of Photonic Devices |
| Degree:
|
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION |
| University: |
Medical Genetics Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles |
| Contact info: |
Miklos Peterfy, PhD mpeterfy@ucla.edu,
Director of the Laboratory of Murine Models for Metabolic Disease,
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterInterested candidates should send a CV, names of 3 references, and a letter describing research experience and interests via e-mail.
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| Requirements:
|
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and expertise in
genetics, metabolism or molecular/cell biology. Prior experience with
mouse models of type 2 diabetes or related metabolic disorders will be
an asset. US citizens/Permanent residents with 0-2 years of experience
are preferred.
|
| Short
Description: |
Aim: to study the genetic
determinants of type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders using
mouse models. A highly motivated individual will gain experience and
training on projects involving positional cloning, molecular analyses
of gene products and metabolic characterization of various mouse
models of obesity and type 2 diabetes. For a recent publication see
Nature Genetics 39: 1483 (2007). |
| | Posted: 5th Feb, 2008 |
| Degree:
|
M.Sc. or Ph.D.
(Ph.D.
preferred) |
| University: |
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State
University |
| Contact info: |
|
| Requirements:
|
Background in plant sciences, agronomy, horticulture, soil, or closely
related subjects is required. Knowledge or previous research experience in
salinity related-topics is desired but not required |
| Short
Description: |
Research involves evaluation of salt grass
collections and development of techniques to establish salt grass for
re-vegetation and/or for turf grass uses in saline conditions. Opportunities
also exist in contributing to teaching in the department as a part of the
graduate training. Assistantship includes monthly stipend and paid in-state
tuition. |
| Degree:
|
M.Sc. Degree in
Construction Systems |
| University: |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Contact info: |
Dr. George Morcous
Construction systems department.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
| Requirements:
|
B.Sc. degree in civil engineering
Minimum overall grade of very good.
TOEFL (above 550) and high GRE scores are required.
|
| Short
Description: |
Student will pursue his master under Dr. Morcous
supervision based on GRA basis.
RA includes a monthly stipend, Tuition waiver and
health insurance at minimal cost (for student only).
|
| Degree:
|
M.Sc. or Ph.D.
in fields
related to the development of better and safer roads and road networks
worldwide. |
| University: |
International Road
Federation |
| Contact info: |
Heba A. Gouda
Director of the Fellowship Program
International Road Federation
E-mail:
hgouda@irfnews.org
|
| Requirements:
|
visit
http://www.irfnews.org/fellowship_program.htm |
| Short
Description: |
International
Road Federation Fellowships are normally offered through National Road
Associations or Ministries of Public Works or Transport affiliated with the
International Road Federation. Recipients are selected by these
organizations in collaboration with regional or municipal counterparts and
private sector firms. In all cases, the International Road Federation
requires evidence that the applicant has an obligation to return to the
sponsoring country after his studies, in order to apply the knowledge he has
gained. for further information,
please visit
http://www.irfnews.org/fellowship_program.htm |
| Degree:
|
Ph.D. in
Industrial Engineering |
| University: |
The University of Iowa |
| Contact info: |
Nagi Gebraeel
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
|
| Requirements:
|
M.Sc. degree in
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering |
| Short
Description: |
E-mail
gebraeel@engineering.uiowa.edu |
| Degree:
|
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering |
| University: |
Michigan State University
|
| Contact info: |
Dr. Volodymyr Tarabara at tarabara@egr.msu.edu. |
| Requirements:
|
MS degree in
Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a
related natural science or engineering discipline. Previous research
experience in membrane science, bioseparations, polymer chemistry, or
sensors is preferred.
|
| Short Description:
|
Working on the application of membrane technologies for the detection of pathogens in water. The student will be a part of an interdisciplinary research team consisting of environmental engineers, membrane scientists, and microbiologists. Full-time tuition and health insurance will be covered as a part of the appointment. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
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