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PhD Student position in Wood Composites, closing date 2007-04-02

The Division of Manufacturing and Design of Wood and Bionanocomposies at Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå, Sweden, has a PhD student position available for research on processing of wood thermoplastic composites. The research area is described below. Wood Composites In this project we wish to further expand our successful work in the areas of process and material development of novel wood composites. The research conducted here will be a mix of experimental and theoretical work. This project will be done in collaboration with industries, so you will also work with Skellefteå Kraft as well as Extena.

We seek a PhD student with a Masters degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Wood Technology or equivalent, preferably with a experience in processing of wood polymer composites. Experience in the areas of polymer composites processing technologies such as compounding and profile extrusion and different characterization methods are merits. You should be a good team player and have an ability to take initiative.

For further information, please contact: Professor Kristiina Oksman, direct no +46-910-58 53 71, mobile +46 70 358 53 71, or e-mail Kristiina.Oksman@ltu.se Your application, which may be submitted by e-mail, should include: application letter, CV, exam with grades, contact details of at least two references and your M.Sc. thesis.

Send your expression of interest quoting reference number 764-07, by 2007-03-31 to:

Luleå University of Technology, Registrator, 971 87 Luleå

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Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application: PhD position in synthetic organic chemistry

at The Department of Photochemistry and Molecular Science.

A PhD student position in synthetic organic chemistry directed towards novel compounds for molecular electronics applications and of potential pharmaceutical interest is available in the group of Dr. Sascha Ott at the Department of Photochemistry and Molecular Science. The project will comprise elements of acetylene and organophosphorus chemistry. Apart from the synthetic work, the compounds will be investigated by physical organic chemistry techniques, and further evaluated in collaboration with theoreticians, spectroscopists and physicists.

The ideal candidate has an MSc degree with solid experience in synthetic organic, organophosphorus and/or organometallic chemistry, but also an outspoken interest in physical chemistry. The project is new and the ability of the PhD student to be innovative and not afraid to go outside the traditional discipline boundaries is appreciated.

The Department of Photochemistry and Molecular Science was formed in 2006 as one of four departments within the Chemistry section at Uppsala University . The Department has approximately 50 researchers and doctoral students and is situated in a new building at the Ångström Laboratories. The research spans from organic/inorganic chemistry to chemical physics/physical chemistry and from biochemistry to molecular biology. Strong cross-disciplinary collaborations are characteristic for the Department. For more research descriptions, see: www.fotomol.uu.se.

The PhD position is for 4.5 years including 10% department duties such as assisting in courses at the undergraduate level. The start date is summer 2007.

Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more equal gender balance among its researchers and female candidates are particularly invited to apply.

The application should contain a letter in which the applicant describes her/himself, her/his qualifications, and interests. It should contain a CV, copies of relevant grades, contact information of minimum two reference persons that are not related to each others, copies of the applicant’s Master thesis or an outline thereof, and possibly previous research publications.

Contact person for further questions: Dr. Sascha Ott with email Sascha.Ott@fotomol.uu.se and tel.nr. +46 – (0)18 – 471 7340. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO-rådet, tel 018-471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, tel 018-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, tel 018-471 3315.

The application should be sent to: Registrator, UFV-PA 2007/561, Uppsala Universitet, Box 256 , 751 05 Uppsala, Sweden. Deadline for application is 2007-04-16.

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Ph.D positions in Biochemical and Chemical Process Engineering, closing date 2007-06-15

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Geosciences is a leading centre for research and education related to sustainable use of natural resources, and covers a wide spectrum of disciplines within geosciences, biology, chemical engineering, mineral processing and metallurgy. The Division of Biochemical and Chemical Process Engineering is responsible for research and development in the design of biochemical and chemical processes as well as managing chemical engineering design courses for the education in Chemical Engineering. Research activities are focussed on processing of biobased and bioactive materials, and in particular, the integration of fermentation processes with downstream processes such as separations and chemical reactors to produce chemicals, fuels and pharmaceuticals.

An important goal of the Division is the integration of modern biotechnology and chemical techniques in the development of environmentally benign, sustainable chemical processes leading to “green” chemistry. Industries that are addressed by the Division include pulp and paper processing, pharmaceutical production, and chemical production from biomass.

We are now seeking applicants for a PhD positions who will focus research on the use of renewable resources to produce chemicals that are currently made from fossil fuels and the development of separation processes for the industry. Teaching duties, in the form of supervision of laboratory work, will also be involved.

Applicants should possess a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or other relevant discipline, preferably specialized in biotechnology or biochemistry. Fluency in Swedish and laboratory experience are considered advantageous for consideration. INFORMATION

Further information concerning the positions can be obtained from kris.berglund@ltu.se.

Trade Union representatives for SACO, TCO and SEKO can be contacted through our switchboard, Tel: +46-(0)920-491 00.

APPLICATION

Applications should reach Luleå University of Technology, Registry secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden, by June 15th, 2007.

Please state in your application ”ref no 1671-07”.

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PhD student in Chemical Technology with spec in Synthesis of green fuels, closing date 29 february

Today, black liquor is combusted in the recovery boilers of pulp mills. A better alternative is to gasify the black liquor to synthesis gas, which in turn can be used for automotive fuel production. About 25% of Sweden’s demand of transportation fuel could be replaced by methanol or dimethyl ether (DME) produced via black liquor gasification and catalytic synthesis. However, this is under the assumption that all available black liquor in Sweden is gasified. Converting to gasification technology would thereby lower Sweden’s oil demand and emission of greenhouse gases. Currently, pressurized black liquor gasification is only carried out at Chemrecs http://www.chemrec.se/forsta.htm development plant in Piteå.

A lab scale test apparatus for the catalytic synthesis of methanol or DME from Chemrecs synthesis gas will be built in the project. Synthesis of methanol/DME from synthesis gas produced from black liquor will be demonstrated for the first time. Advanced characterization of synthesis gas, catalysts and products will also be carried out. New processes with the potential to increase the yield of fuel from syngas will be evaluated.

The project is a cooperation between the Energy Technology Centre in Piteå (ETC) http://www.etcpitea.se/ and the division of Chemcial technology http://www.ltu.se/tkg/avd/kgt?l=en at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Chemrec and is part of the Solander Science Park http://www.solandersciencepark.se/. A PhD student at LTU and a senior researcher at ETC will work in the project.

The division of Chemical Technology at Luleå University of Technology therefore seek a PhD student with interest for research in renewable fuels. The project is supported by the Swedish Energy Agency.

Qualifications
Eligible candidates must have a bachelor or master degree of at least 180 ECTS, including at least 90 ECTS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering. Normally at Luleå university the PhD student will conclude a licentiate degree halfway through their studies. PhD students will be employed on a “Doktorandtjänst” for 4 maximum 5 years (if teaching or other departmental work is included in the position). To be eligible for the position you must be admitted for post graduate studies. Regulations can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ 1-7. Local guidelines for salary exist.

The division of Chemical Technology is a part of the department of Applied Chemistry and Geosciences Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, SBN. - Luleå tekniska universitet, LTU with about 110 employees. As a PhD student, you will be involved in teaching at the Chemical Engineering Design Program and in the Masters program in Chemical and Biochemical Process Engineering.

The work will be conducted at LTU in Luleå and at ETC in Piteå.

Contact persons: » mailto:jonas.hedlund@ltu.se Prof. Jonas Hedlund (LTU), +46 920-49 21 05

» maito:rikard@etcpitea.se Prof. Rikard Gebart (ETC), +46911-23 23 81

» mailto:olov.ohrman@etcpitea.se Dr. Olov Öhrman (ETC), +46911-23 23 91

Application
The application package, marked with ref.no 228-08, including CV, copies of diplomas from high school and universities and other documents you wish to refer to, should be submitted to Luleå University of Technology, Registry secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden or e-mail: registrator@ltu.se Deadline for application is 29th February 2008.

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PhD student in Chemical Technology, closing date February 29, 2008

The Division of Chemical Technology is looking for a PhD student in Chemical Technology with specialization in Production of renewable fuels by pervaporation

The research on zeolite membranes at the Division of Chemical Technology http://www.ltu.se/tkg/avd/kgt?l=en at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is in the international forefront. We have so far evaluated membranes by gasphase separations, where the pore diameter of the membrane controls what molecules that can pass the membrane. We have for instance shown that it is possible to separate xylene isomers, with a size difference of as little as 0.7 Å. The examples of commercial use of zeolite membranes are still scarce, the only example is drying of alcohols by pervaporation (vaporization of a liquid in a membrane). We have recently initiated evaluation of our membranes also in pervaporation applications in collaboration with University of Oulu.

Renewable fuels such as ethanol are often produced by hydrolysis and fermentation as the first steps. I the next step, the fuel must be separated from the dilute fermentation broth. This is currently achieved by distillation and molecular sieve dehydration technology, but a more cost effective process may be to apply continuous pervaporation through zeolite membranes. Such new techniques may be essential in order to produce renewable fuels to a reasonable cost. The project “production of renewable fuels by pervaporation” is a cooperation between Division of Chemical Technology and Chemical process engineering laboratory http://cc.oulu.fi/~pokemwww/index.html at University of Oulu (UO).

The Division of Chemical Technology is therefore looking for a PhD student interested in fundamental research on the production of renewable fuels by pervaporation. The project is supported by LTU in order to create international research schools.

Qualifications
Eligible candidates must have a bachelor or master degree of at least 180 ECTS, including at least 90 ECTS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering. Normally at Luleå university the PhD student will conclude a licentiate degree halfway through their studies. PhD students will be employed on a “Doktorandtjänst” for 4 maximum 5 years (if teaching or other departmental work is included in the position). To be eligible for the position you must be admitted for post graduate studies. Regulations can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ 1-7. Local guidelines for salary exist. The division of Chemical Technology is a part of the department of Applied Chemistry and Geosciences Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural resources engineering - Luleå University of Technology with about 110 employees. As a PhD student, you will be involved in teaching at the Chemical Engineering Design Program and in the Masters program in Chemical and Biochemical Process Engineering.

Main work will be conducted at LTU in Luleå. Membranes will be tested in Oulu.

Related links » jonas.hedlund@ltu.se Prof. Jonas Hedlund (LTU), +46 (0)920-49 21 05

» juha.tanskanen@oulu.fi Prof. Juha Tanskanen (UO), +358-8-553 23 40

Application
The application package, marked with ref.no 227-08, including CV, copies of diplomas from high school and universities and other documents you wish to refer to, should be submitted to Luleå University of Technology, Registry secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden or e-mail: registrator@ltu.se Deadline for application is 29th February 2008.

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A Ph.D. student position in structural chemistry and hybrid battery studies

at the Department of Materials Chemistry, Uppsala University.

Three PhD candidates for research projects within the area of batteries for hybrid vehicle applications are sought for. From different perspectives, the three projects performed at Chalmers, KTH and Uppsala University will together approach the challenge implied by the increased complexity of hybrid electric vehicles. The focus will be on safety, durability and low cost materials of modern lithium batteries in order to improve the dependability, energy efficiency and flexibility of future hybrid vehicles.

The PhD student at Uppsala University will study new cheap and environmentally benign electrode materials in Li-ion batteries for HEVs by different electrochemical methods and characterize the materials in situ by a number of different techniques.The aim is to produce knowledge about processes, mechanisms and material-formulations that can be used in the modelling work that is carried out at KTH. The safety and durability in a Li-ion battery is much dependent on the interface between the electrode and the electrolyte. An important part of this work is to understand and predict how lithium salts and organic solvents in the electrolyte will influence the electrode materials and their performance in a temperature range of -50 up to 110 °C. This part of the study will be carried out in collaboration with Chalmers. The position is with the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre at the Department of Materials Chemistry.

Application from highly motivated candidates with a natural scientific degree at the master level or higher, e.g. from the Chemistry-, Chemical Technology- or Materials- Programmes. A documented experience of electrochemistry has a high merit value. Good oral and written proficiency in English is required.

The application should include a curriculum vitae, copies of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a draft thereof), references, a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letter(s) of recommendation may be included.

For more information, please contact: professor Kristina Edström phone +46(0)18- 4713713, e-mail: kristina.edstrom@mkem.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO , +46 (0)18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, +46 (0)18-471 1996 and Stefan Djurström SEKO, +46 (0)18-471 3315.

The application should be sent to: Registrator, UFV-PA 2008/152, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala, Sweden; fax +46(0)18 471 2000 or e-mail: registrator@uu.se no later than January 31, 2008. An application by fax or e-mail must be followed by a letter containing the original documents, at the latest a week after application deadline.

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Opening for four positions:

Application deadline: February 8th, 2008. Reference nr: 2008/6, 2008/7, 2008/8, 2008/9.

High Resolution Analytical Microscopy of Nanostructured Materials- two PhD students and two Postdoctoral positions

The group of Microscopy and Microanalysis, Department of Applied Physics, Chalmers University of Technology is seeking candidates for two PhD student and two Postdoctoral positions in the field of high resolution analytical microscopy of nanostructured materials.

The atomic structures and their influence on the properties will be characterized using state-of-the-art scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM and TEM) as well as focused ion beam workstations and in-situ manipulation. The projects are carried out in collaboration with research groups and industrial partners in both Sweden and abroad. The work will include visits of different lengths to other research labs.

Open positions:

  1. PhD student position- Nanostructured oxides

  2. PhD student position- Tunnel barriers in nanodevices

  3. Post Doc position- Tunnel barriers in nanodevices

  4. Post Doc position- In situ TEM-SPM

  5. PhD student position - Nanostructured oxides, ref nr 2008/6

The work will be carried out within the framework of a program where the aim is to investigate, control and exploit the properties of interfaces between isostructural functional oxides for the realization of new nanosized electronic and optoelectronic devices. The project will study interfaces between transition metal oxides with perovskite type structure. Most perovskite oxides are correlated electronic systems which offer a rich spectrum of physical properties such as superconductivity, ferromagnetism, ferroelectricity, semiconducting or metallic behaviour. Such properties are present in compounds with the same crystal structure, allowing the engineering of new epitaxial multifunctional devices. Interfaces in such highly correlated systems are very complex due to the collective nature of electronic behaviour and offer new application possibilities with respect to conventional semiconductors.

The project will be focused on selected interfaces in bilayers and heterostructures made of oxides with different functional properties, such as dielectric and superconductors, magnetic and metallic oxides. Interfaces will be realized by epitaxial thin films deposition in state-of-the-art systems that permit to control of the growth at atomic level. The structural, chemical and physical properties of such interfaces will be characterized and modelled. The functional properties of interfaces originating by the proximity of layers with different physical properties will be thoroughly studied.

For informal requests about the project and the position please contact: Prof. Eva Olsson Chalmers University of Technology Dept. Applied Physics eva.olsson@fy.chalmers.se Phone: +46-31-772 32 47

  1. PhD student position - Tunnel barriers in nanodevices, ref. nr 2008/7 The aim of the work is to extract new previously not available information about the origin of noise in nanodevices using high resolution analytical transmission electron microscopy. The activities in the field of nanodevices and tunnel junctions are intense due to the potential for unique applications in, for example, ultrasensitive electrometers and superconducting qubits. Noise limits not only the sensitivity but also cause decoherence in superconducting qubits, which is a severely limiting factor for solid state quantum computing.

The significance of the work is that knowledge about the origin of noise in the tunnel barriers will enable us to develop techniques to inhibit the formation the noise generating features. The research will also provide a basic understanding of the phenomena that control the properties of tunnel barrier junctions and how the junctions can be tailored for specific applications.

The expertise of the supervisors includes i) high resolution structural characterization, in particular direct correlation between properties and structure and ii) experimental mesoscopic physics in general and on single electronics and quantum computing in particular. State-of-the-art instrumentation for structural and electronic characterisation of the nanojunctions including a Fei Titan 80-300 TEM/STEM with a monochromator, probe Cs corrector, high resolution energy filter and bi-prism for off-axis electron holography will be used. The project is funded by VR (the Swedish Research Council).

For informal requests about the project and the position please contact: Prof. Eva Olsson Chalmers University of Technology Dept. Applied Physics eva.olsson@fy.chalmers.se Phone: +46-31-772 32 47 Or Prof. Per Delsing Chalmers University of Technology Dept. of MC2 Per.delsing@mc2.chalmers.se Phone: +46-31-772 33 17

  1. Post Doc position in Tunnel barriers in nanodevices, ref. nr 2008/8 The aim of the work is to extract new previously not available information about the origin of noise in nanodevices using high resolution analytical transmission electron microscopy. The activities in the field of nanodevices and tunnel junctions are intense due to the potential for unique applications in, for example, ultrasensitive electrometers and superconducting qubits. Noise limits not only the sensitivity but also cause decoherence in superconducting qubits, which is a severely limiting factor for solid state quantum computing.

The significance of the work is that knowledge about the origin of noise in the tunnel barriers will enable us to develop techniques to inhibit the formation the noise generating features. The research will also provide a basic understanding of the phenomena that control the properties of tunnel barrier junctions and how the junctions can be tailored for specific applications.

The expertise of the supervisors includes i) high resolution structural characterization, in particular direct correlation between properties and structure and ii) experimental mesoscopic physics in general and on single electronics and quantum computing in particular. State-of-the-art instrumentation for structural and electronic characterisation of the nanojunctions including a Fei Titan 80-300 TEM/STEM with a monochromator, probe Cs corrector, high resolution energy filter and bi-prism for off-axis electron holography will be used. The project is funded by SSF (the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research).

For informal requests about the project and the position please contact: Prof. Eva Olsson Chalmers University of Technology Dept. Applied Physics eva.olsson@fy.chalmers.se Phone: +46-31-772 32 47 Or Prof. Per Delsing Chalmers University of Technology Dept. of MC2 Per.delsing@mc2.chalmers.se Phone: +46-31-772 33 17

  1. Post Doc position - In situ TEM-SPM, ref. nr 2008/9 The postdoctoral position is in the field of combined transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning probe microscopy (SPM) of semiconductor structures. The project aims at developing new methods to apply in situ TEM-SPM techniques for the investigation of nanoscale charge carrier distributions in semiconductor materials.

The work will be carried out in close relationship with Nanofactory Instruments (www.nanofactory.com), who provides the in situ equipment, such as TEM-STM and TEM-AFM instrumentation, and will benefit from Chalmers’ suite of advanced electron microscopes, including an aberration-corrected Fei 80-300 Titan TEM. The project is funded by VINNOVA (Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems). The Post Doc position is funded for 18 months and is planned to start April 1st 2008.

For informal requests about the project and the position please contact: Prof. Eva Olsson Chalmers University of Technology Dept. Applied Physics eva.olsson@fy.chalmers.se Phone: +46-31-772 32 47 or Dr. Johan Angenete Nanofactory Instruments AB johan.angenete@nanofactory.com Phone: +46-763-414029

Requirements for PhD student positions The successful applicant must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics or materials science. As a PhD student you will perform research, study PhD courses and participate in teaching. The time period for the positions is limited to five years.

Requirements for Post Doc positions PhD degree in Materials Science or Physics. The goal of a Post Doctoral Appointment is primarily that the holder, in close association with having taken a doctoral degree, shall gain research experience from an international, industrial or other similar environment. The time period for the positions is limited for a maximum of two years.

The successful applicant must have an extensive experimental experience in transmission electron microscopy. For ref. nr 2008/9, preferably within the field of semiconductor materials. Moreover, a working knowledge in one ore more of the following fields is desirable:

  • SPM techniques such as scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) and/or atomic force microscopy (AFM)
  • Focused Ion Beam (FIB) specimen preparation
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

How to apply The application should contain a cover letter, which summarizes your qualifications and a complete CV, including grades from undergraduate studies. The application should be collected in one pdf-file. Mark the application with reference number and send it electronically to: registrator@chalmers.se

To strengthen the gender balance at the department, female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications is February 8th, 2008.

Registrar Chalmers University of Technology SE-412 96 Göteborg E-mail: registrator@chalmers.se Tel exch: +46 31 7721000 Fax Registrar: +46 31 7724922

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A position as PhD student in the field of organic synthesis in microheterogeneous media

Last day of application: January 29, 2008. Reference number 2008/1

We are looking for a PhD student exploring synthesis in unconventional reaction media such as microemulsions and suspensions of ordered mesoporous materials. The project lies on the boundary between organic chemistry and surface chemistry. The work will involve formulation of microemulsions and physical-chemical characterization of these, synthesis of different types of mesoporous materials and determination of their characteristics, and organic synthesis in these media. The syntheses will be monitored in the usual way, primarily by NMR, and the reaction kinetics will be studied.

The work will be performed as a joint project between Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France and Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden. The student will spend the first 18 months at Université Paul Sabatier, working under the supervision of Professor Isabelle Rico-Lattes. He/she will then continue the work at Chalmers, working under the supervision of Professor Krister Holmberg. The dissertation will probably be made in Sweden and the student will receive both a French and a Swedish PhD degree. The project time is four years full time research and course assignments. If the student assists in the teaching, which is normally the case, the time will be extended.

For question, please contact Krister Holmberg, kh@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 2969.

The application, which you preferably send by e-mail, must contain: CV, exam with grades, contact details of reference persons and a short (max one page) description of your strengths relevant for this position.

Mark your application with reference number 2008/1. Last day for application is January 29, 2008. The applications should be sent to Registrator, e-mail: registrator@adm.chalmers.se or to the address:

Registrator Chalmers University of Technology SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden Telephone: +46 31 772 10 00 Fax Registrar: +46 31 772 49 22

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I received it a few days ago in my email. It will be interesting to one who wanna go to USA for college study.

Dear prospective student,

I am pleased to announce a new scholarship at University of the Pacific (CA) available to students in Vietnam. We have three scholarships, each available for up to US$22,000, for Vietnamese students who will pursue undergraduate studies in Engineering at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

Please read the press release below:

U.S. Engineering Scholarships Available to Vietnamese Senior High School Students

Stockton, CA. University of the Pacific and Mrs. May Chang of CQS Industries Inc. in Ho Chi Minh City proudly present three individual scholarships, each totaling up to US$22,000 for Vietnamese international students accepted to the School of Engineering & Computer Science.

Requirements:

  1. High school senior with excellent academic performance, extracurricular activities and English proficiency - Online application at www.pacific.edu/apply

  2. Print and submit a supplemental scholarship application

  3. Finalists will be invited to interview with the selection committee in Ho Chi Minh City in late February 2008.

For more details, please visit www.pacific.edu/ips

University of the Pacific is ranked one of US News & World Report’s top 100 U.S. Universities, and for the 6th consecutive year, Pacific is named one of 50 “Great Schools at Great Prices.” Pacific offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, including several accelerated degree programs. These include ABET-accredited engineering, business, pharmacy, international studies, music, and dentistry.

Kristina Tuazon Ordanza

International Enrollment Specialist

International Programs & Services

Bechtel International Center

University of the Pacific

3601 Pacific Ave.

Stockton, CA 95211

Main Line: (209)946-2246

Direct Line: (209) 946-2091

Fax: (209) 946-2094

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22k usd chắc đủ đóng tiền học. Nhưng có còn hơn không.

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PhD student in Chemical Technology, with spec. in three dim. characterization of iron ore pellets

Production of iron ore pellets is a key process at LKAB http://www.lkab.com/. Green pellets are first produced and subsequently sintered to iron ore pellets. The green pellets contain iron ore concentrate, binders, additives, traces of flotation reagents and water etc. The strength of the green pellets depends on capillary forces. The three dimensional distribution of binders, pores, additives etc in the green pellets is also affecting the strength and must be investigated further. In this project, this distribution will be determined using advanced techniques such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and tomography. This opens up for a deeper understanding of the green pellet strength and future process- and product development at LKAB. The project is a cooperation between LKAB and the division for Chemical Technology http://www.ltu.se/tkg/avd/kgt and is included in Agricola Research Centre (ARC) Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, SBN. - Luleå tekniska universitet, LTU. The division for Chemical Technology at Luleå University of Technology is therefore looking for a PhD student interested in research on iron ore pellets. The project is financially supported by Vinnova, LKAB och New Boliden AB.

Qualifications Eligible candidates must have a bachelor or master degree of at least 180 ECTS, including at least 90 ECTS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering. Normally at Luleå university the PhD student will conclude a licentiate degree halfway through their studies. PhD students will be employed on a “Doktorandtjänst” for 4 maximum 5 years (if teaching is or other departmental work is included in the position). To be eligible for the position you must be admitted for post graduate studies. Regulations can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ 1-7. Local guidelines for salary exist.

The division of Chemical Technology is a part of the department of Applied Chemistry and Geosciences (Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, SBN. - Luleå tekniska universitet, LTU) with about 110 employees. As a PhD student, you will be involved in teaching at the Chemical Engineering Design Program and in the Masters program in Chemical and Biochemical Process Engineering. Main work will be conducted at LTU in Luleå. Contact persons: » jonas.hedlund@ltu.se Prof. Jonas Hedlund (LTU), +46 920-49 21 05 » oleg.antzutkin@ltu.se Prof. Oleg Antzutkin (ARC-coordinator), +46 920-49 25 24

Application The application package, marked with ref.no 270-08, including CV, copies of diplomas from high school and universities and other documents you wish to refer to, should be submitted to Luleå University of Technology, Registry secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden or e-mail: registrator@ltu.se Deadline for application is 29th February 2008.

PhD student in Mineral Processing, closing date February 29, 2008

The Division of Mineral Processing is looking for a PhD student in Mineral Processing with specialization in "Recycling of process water and influence of its chemistry on sulphide flotation and flotation selectivity.

In the beneficiation of sulphide ores, flotation is the main process used. In this, valuable mineral particles in a slurry, after addition of surface active chemicals, may attach to air bubbles and be floated of as a particle laden froth. The process water contains barren material and is led to a depository for tailings sand. Recycling of process water is desirable for several reasons: it reduces the operating costs for fresh water, lowers the amount of process water to be discharged from the sand deposit and by that minimizes the influence on the surrounding eco-system. To increase the recycling ratio, the occurrence of rest reagents in the process water must be investigated, and also how the rest reagents bind to different mineral surfaces.

The project is a co-operation between New Boliden AB, Lundin Mining and the Division of Mineral Processing http://www.ltu.se/tkg/avd/kgm and is included in Agricola Research Centre (ARC) Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, SBN. - Luleå tekniska universitet, LTU.

The Division of Mineral Processing at Luleå University of Technology is therefore looking for a PhD student interested in recycling of process water. The project is financially supported by Vinnova, New Boliden AB and Lundin Mining

Qualifications

Eligible candidates must have a master degree of at least 240 ECTS, including at least 90 ECTS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Minerals Engineering. Normally at Luleå University the PhD student will conclude a licentiate degree halfway through their studies. PhD students will be employed on a “Doktorandtjänst” for 4 maximum 5 years (if teaching (20 %) or other departmental work is included in the position). To be eligible for the position you must be admitted for post graduate studies. Regulations can be found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ 1-7. Local guidelines for salary exist.

The division of Mineral Processing is a part of the Department of Chemical Engineerig and Geosciences (Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, SBN. - Luleå tekniska universitet, LTU) with about 110 employees. As a PhD student, you will do teaching within the Chemical Engineering Design Program, in particular the basic chemistry courses given bythe Division of Chemistry. Therefore, good communicative skills in oral and written Swedish is a requirement.

The position is based at LTU in Luleå.

Contact persons:

Prof. K Hanumantha Rao (LTU), 0920-49 17 05, hanumantha.rao@ltu.se

Prof. Oleg Antzutkin (ARC-coordinator), 0920-49 25 24, oleg.antzutkin@ltu.se

Application

The application package, marked with ref.no 334-08, including CV, copies of diplomas from high school and universities and other documents you wish to refer to, should be submitted to Luleå University of Technology, Registry secretary, SE-971 87 Luleå, Sweden or e-mail: registrator@ltu.se Deadline for application is 29th February 2008.

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6 positions for PhD studies in Materials Chemistry at Stockholm University open till March 17

Application to the graduate research program (PhD studies) The Department of Physical, Inorganic and Structural Chemistry (FOOS-chemistry), hosting the Berzelii Center EXSELENT for development of nanoporous materials for catalysis (http://www.exselent.su.se/), announces a maximum of 6 new places for graduate students connected to the projects described below. The extensive research activities of the Department span over the general areas of Materials and Solid State Chemistry focusing on different classes of materials; e.g. ceramics and glasses, self-assembled and porous materials with many types of potential applications. The work normally encompasses synthesis, characterisation by x-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, NMR studies, modelling and computer simulations of new types of inorganic materials with a potential for various applications.

Please, state which project(s) (with Ref. No.) that you are interested in. Short descriptions of the proposed projects are found below. Add to the application a “Letter of intent”, describing your expectations of the PhD studies connected to that project. You are encouraged to contact the project leader for further information (see below).

To become accepted as a PhD student in chemistry an education at the undergraduate level of at least 240 credits is required (corresponding to three years of full-time studies on undergraduate level and one year on advanced level) with at least 60 credits in chemistry or physics. Those studies should include at least one specialized course or a thesis in the research subject. In order to facilitate the evaluation of merits and suitability for the PhD studies the curriculum vitae (CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic studies. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest. Please, state titles of undergraduate theses and project works. Further information is found in the General study programme for PhD–studies (Allmän studieplan för utbildning på forskarnivå), see Education on the home page, http://www.fos.su.se/.

The selection among applicants will be based on our judgement of their capacity to successfully complete the PhD program. In practical terms, the study merits will be the main selection criterion. Local study merits, such as passed advanced courses or project work at the Department, will be given a relatively high weight. Equal opportunity aspects between men and women will be given a certain weight, as well as willingness and ability of candidates to participate in undergraduate teaching.

Economic support is guaranteed during the agreed time in the individual study syllabus (study plan) for the graduate studies, totally for a maximum of 4 years. The Department may request that the graduate student takes part in teaching or other departmental work in an activity additional to the graduate studies for up to 20% of full work time every year.

Further information can be obtained from the project leaders (see below) and for FOOS-chemistry from Magnus Sandström, Head of Department (prefekt), tel. +46-(0)8-161252 (magnuss@struc.su.se), and from the homepage with PhD Student Information at http://www.fos.su.se/docinfo/. The application together with a CV must reach the Department (attn. Agnes Laurin, FOOS-kemi, Stockholms universitet, SE-106 91 Stockholm), or by e-mail: agnesl@fos.su.se, no later than March 17, 2008. A form (in Swedish) on the home page can be used, click here, or the application can be written in free format. General curriculum of PhD and licentiate studies (study plans) are found at: http://www.fos.su.se/page.php?pid=308. We aim to make the decision latest at April 9. Short descriptions of projects:

Ref. No. FOOS 1-08: Project leader: Dr. Mats Johnsson (matsj@inorg.su.se), http://www.fos.su.se/inorg/ Magnetoelectric composites Composite materials will be prepared of ferroelectric and ferromagnetic phases. The project aims at finding magnetoelectric composite materials that can be produced in a repeatable way. The materials will be sintered by using Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and the microstructure and phase composition will be characterized by use of electron microscopy and powder X-ray diffraction. Characterization of the electric and magnetic properties will be carried out mainly via collaborations. The applicants should have his/her basic training in one of the following fields: inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry.

Ref. No. FOOS 2-08: Project leader: Dr. Mats Johnsson (matsj@inorg.su.se), http://www.fos.su.se/inorg/ Synthesis and characterisation of low-dimensional oxohalides The project aims at exploring a synthesis concept where there is a high probability to find new inorganic compounds containing transition metal ions arranged in form of layers or chains. The synthesis concept utilises p-element cations having stereochemically active lone-pairs and also halogens to open up the atomic structure of the compounds formed. We are primarily searching for compounds that have interesting magnetic-, electric- or optic properties. The project means synthetic work and phase characterisation of the synthesis products by powder X-ray diffraction and elemental analysis by EDS analysis in a scanning electron microscope. If we manage to grow single crystals their crystal structure will be determined from single crystal X-ray diffraction data. The applicants should have his/her basic training in one of the following fields: inorganic chemistry, crystallography, materials chemistry.

Ref. No. FOOS 3-08: Project leader: Prof. James Shen (Shen@inorg.su.se); http://www.fos.su.se/ Microwave hydrothermal synthesis of porous materials The objective of this project is to explore new processing concepts and to develop the processing techniques for synthesis of single crystals, fine powders, granules and consolidated microporous and mesoporous materials and porous surfaces on dense bulk materials. Microwave hydrothermal synthesis will be the main technical tool for this project. Microporous and mesoporous materials hold strong potential for applications as new catalysts, molecular sieves, photonic and electronic components. They are the focus of our newly founded Berzelii center EXSELENT on porous materials. The candidate will take part in all preparation, fabrication, characterization and measurement steps. Working in a stimulating scientific environment, you will have the opportunity to utilize multidisciplinary approaches and to develop multifaceted skills in chemistry, physics, and materials science and engineering. Candidates should have finished their graduate studies in chemistry, physics, or chemical/materials engineering. The candidate should have good team working skills, be capable of analytical and innovative thinking and should be self motivated.

Ref. No. FOOS 4-08: Project leader: Prof. James Shen (Shen@inorg.su.se); http://www.fos.su.se/ Ti (Nb) oxides and phosphates with tailored microstructures as biomaterials The overall scientific and technological objective of the proposed project is to, through well integrated interdisciplinary research activities, understand the mechanisms of early healing and biomineralisation in the vicinity of bone anchored implants. Various porous Ti(Nb) oxides and phosphates, with tailored chemistry and microscopic topography, will be prepared with the aim to enhance the early healing process and promote the osseoconductivity of the implants. The early stages of bone healing play a critical role in the initial and long-term osseointegration of the implant. This is why a better fundamental understanding of the mechanisms and processes governing the initial cell and tissue response to the implant material is necessary. This will permit the determination of materials characteristics needed for the design of new biomaterials with improved osseoconductive properties. The project will contain the following four parts: (1)synthesis of the materials with tailored microstructures and chemistry; (2)characterization of the microstructure and mechanical properties; (3)characterization of the bio-performance of the developed materials (4)correlation of the microstructure/chemistry with bio-performance Working in a stimulating scientific environment, the candidate will have the opportunity to utilize multidisciplinary approaches and to develop multifaceted skills in chemistry, physics, biology, and chemical/materials engineering. Candidates should have finished their graduate studies in chemistry, physics, or chemical/materials engineering. The candidate should have good team working skills, be capable of analytical and innovative thinking and should be self motivated.

Ref. No. FOOS 5-08: Project leader: Prof. James Shen (Shen@inorg.su.se); http://www.fos.su.se/ Nano- and microstructure tailored ceramics by kinetic engineering The objective of this project is to establish a fundamental understanding of the mass transport processes activated by external electric/magnetic fields and laser/electron beam irradiations, respectively. The experiments comprise investigations of the kinetics of densification, reaction and grain growth that occur during spark plasma and microwave sintering, and during laser/electron beam induced sintering. It is also part of the efforts to pursue the applications of these new sintering techniques in free form fabrication of sintered components and in development of sintered materials with nano- and tailored microstructures that yield radically improved mechanical and physical properties. The results are expected to provide information that is of broad importance for further development of the scientific principles needed for effective processing of sintered materials. The high potential for developing new sintered materials and components for emerging technologies - such as wireless and optical communications, fuel cells, and bone and hard tissue substitution - links the research topics covered by this project to many fields of science and engineering. The success of the proposed project will also contribute to more cost-effective- and environment-friendly-production of sintered materials. The candidate will take part in the preparation/fabrication, characterization, microstructure design/tailoring and modelling of the materials and materials processes. Working in a stimulating scientific environment, you will have the opportunity to utilize multidisciplinary approaches and to develop multifaceted skills in chemistry, physics, and chemical/materials engineering. Candidates should have finished their graduate studies in chemistry, physics, or chemical/materials engineering. The candidate should have good team working skills, be capable of analytical and innovative thinking and should be self motivated.

Ref. No. FOOS 6-08: Project leader: Dr. Niklas Hedin (niklas.hedin@inorg.su.se), http://www.fos.su.se/inorg/ CO2 separation with adsorbents Carbon capture and storage may mitigate global warming by capturing CO2 in flue gases instead of releasing it to the atmosphere. The established technologies for separating CO2 from gas mixtures are costly. Adsorbents have a potential to make such separation more viable. You will design, synthesise, and study various aspects of such adsorbents. The work will involve material synthesis, studies of adsorption and diffusion, and collaborations with various experts. The project activities are undertaken in close collaboration with theoretical and computational experts. Therefore, your work may involve theoretical computations. Undergraduate training in chemistry, chemical engineering or material science is required, with an affinity for research in the areas of porous solids and chemistry. This project is integrated in a larger research effort: EXSELENT (EXtremely SELective and ENanTio-selective nanoporous materials for controlled sorption and catalysis).

Ref. No. FOOS 7-08: Project leader: Prof. Gunnar Svensson: (gunnar@struc.su.se), http://www.fos.su.se/inorg/ Perovskite based electrode materials for solid oxide fuel cells This PhD project concerns the search for new cathode electrode materials among novel cobalt oxide based perovskites, to be used in solid oxide electrolyte fuel cells (SOFC). Fuel cells have been known for more than hundred years. They convert the chemical energy in fuel like methane (biogas) directly to electrical energy with a high efficiency. SOFC have traditional operating temperatures at 900-1000°C, which gives large flexibility when selecting the fuel. However, there are problems at these high temperatures and therefore one tries to decrease this temperature to 500°-700°C (intermediate temperature IT – SOFC) to decrease these problems. However, then kinetic problems arise. A good cathode material for a SOFC should be have high electronic and ionic transport properties, good catalytic activity towards the reduction of oxygen, high chemical stability and low mechanical strain at the running temperatures, 500-1000°C. As a PhD student you will take part in the synthesis and characterisation of novel transition metal oxides with possible use as cathode materials in SOFC. Various synthesis techniques will be used. The materials will be structurally characterized using state of the art X-ray powder diffraction and neutron diffraction (ISIS-Rutherford, UK) as well as modern analytical transmission electron microscopy. The magnetic, electronic and ionic transport properties of the materials will be measured as well. As a PhD student you will participate in the synthesis and be deeply involved in some of the characterisation techniques. Which ones will be decided in discussion with you. The project is international with a strong collaboration with research groups in Moscow.

Ref. No. FOOS 8-08: Project leader: Prof. Aatto Laaksonen: (aatto@physc.su.se), http://www.fos.su.se/ Modelling of mesoporous silica-based organic/inorganic materials To design, develop and synthetize tunable porous materials with large surface areas is a rapidly expanding research area with a large number of applications from gas separation and storage to drug delivery and heterogeneous catalysis. Use of amphiphilic molecules (surfactants and co-polymers) as structure-directing agents in synthesis based on templating is a new powerful method to obtain these structures which can be further functionalized for specific purposes. In this project you will perform modelling and simulation of self-assemling of the templates, coating them with silica, and also functionalization with organic materials. This requires use of state-of-the-art modelling tools from quantum chemistry and atomistic computer simulations to meso/multi-scale modelling. You will carry out the research in close collaboration with experimentalists synthetizing porous materials and measuring them using mainly electron microscopes. Knowledge in modern crystallography and mathematics (differential geometry) is highly meriting. This project is integrated in the Berzelii Center: EXSELENT (EXtremely SELective and ENanTio-selective nanoporous materials for controlled sorption and catalysis).

Ref. No. FOOS 9-08: Project leader: Prof. Dag Noreus (dag@struc.su.se); http://www.fos.su.se/ Expand our fundamental knowledge of hydrogen – metal bonding in metal hydrides. Effective hydrogen storage is still a stumbling block for a future hydrogen economy, where renewable energy is distributed as hydrogen to fuel our future cars either in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. Earlier metal hydride research resulted in the development of NiMH batteries presently used in all commercial Hybrid Electric Vehicles such as Prius, Ford Escape etc. Better metal hydrides are, however, needed to quicker promote this transition to better cars and trucks. On the other hand research on metal hydrides offer many interesting basic research issues. Hydrogen is considered as the simplest element with one, or in the hydride ion, two electrons surrounding a single +1 charge. But in chemical bonding with other elements, the situation can be unexpectedly complicated. The electron affinity for filling the K-shell of the hydride ion is markedly less than filling a conventional octet, when forming a more common chemical bond. The flexibility in being able to vary between H+ and H- combined with the low electron affinity makes hydrogen a very polarizable partner surrounded by an easily deformable electron density, resulting in interesting properties. Understanding this better will lead to better metal hydrides for hydrogen storage but also to new insight in superconductivity, thermoelectricity, and conductor-insulator transitions. In the project metal hydrides will be synthesised, characterized with different techniques and described by theoretical modelling.

References: “SrAlSiH: A Polyanionic Semiconductor Hydride”. T. Björling, D. Noréus, K. Jansson, M. Andersson, E. Leonova, M. Eden, U. Hålenius and U. Häussermann. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 37 (2006)

“A New Synthetic Route to Mg2Na2NiH6 Where a [NiH4] Complex Is for the First Time Stabilized by Alkali Metal Counterions” K. Kadir and D. Noréus. Inorg. Chem. 46(2007) 2220.

Ref. No. FOOS 10-08: Project leader: Prof. Aatto Laaksonen: aatto@physc.su.se, http://www.fos.su.se/) Surface-immobilized amino acids and small peptides as catalysts Pure enantiomeric products, obtained by separation or in catalytic reactions, are of tremendous importance in many areas, not least in pharmacology. The purpose of this project is to find easily tunable organic/inorganic surface materials to immobilize amino acids / small peptides as chiral modifiers, and to study key mechanisms behind heterogeneously catalyzed asymmetric reactions. You will be using a whole spectrum of modern computer modelling/simulation methods and powerful computers (computer clusters and visualization tools) to predict the structural, dynamical and chemical behavior and properties of molecules and materials needed (on surfaces, in solutions, as chiral modifiers and templates). This is a close collaboration between an experimental research group, which develops highly efficient (>99% e.e.) methods for direct asymmetric reactions catalyzed by amino acids and small peptides, and a theoretical group developing modelling methods for nanostructures. Experience in computer modelling, visualization and programming skill are of great value as well as knowledge in organic/inorganic synthesis and (bio)catalysis. This project is integrated to Berzelii Center: EXSELENT (EXtremely SELective and ENanTio-selective nanoporous materials for controlled sorption and catalysis).

Ref. No. FOOS 11-08: Project leader: Prof. Xiaodong Zou (zou@struc.su.se); http://www.fos.su.se/ Modification and functionalization of porous materials for heterogeneous catalysis The aim of this project is to modify and functionalize porous materials that are useful as environmentally friendly catalysts. The materials can be either microporous materials such as zeolites or mesoporous materials. The project will include: 1) Studying the parameters that control the crystallization and morphology of microporous materials. 2) Modification of the compositions of the porous materials. 3) Introducing functional groups in the porous materials. 4) Studying the thermal and chemical stabilities of the materials. Extensive synthetic work is expected. Different techniques, including XRD, FT-IR, SEM, TEM, AFM, TGA and N2 adsorption will be used. The project is related to the Berzelii Center EXSELENT on Porous Materials (http://www.exselent.su.se/). The successful candidate is expected to work closely with other researchers or companies in catalysis and should have a strong collaborative skill and be creative. The candidate should have a Master or equivalent degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Strong experience in synthesis and catalysis is welcome.

Ref. No. FOOS 12-08: Project leader: Prof. Xiaodong Zou (zou@struc.su.se); http://www.fos.su.se/) Structure characterization of porous materials by electron microscopy and electron crystallography The aim of this project is to develop and apply different electron microscopy techniques for structure determination and characterization of porous materials. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) provides various tools for studying nano-sized materials. Our group has been developing new techniques and software for structure determination of such materials [1-4]. The project will include: 1) Applying and evaluating new electron crystallography methods that we are developing. 2) Determination of unknown zeolite structures; 3) Study the crystallization mechanism of zeolites and other porous materials. The project is related to the Berzelii Center EXSELENT on Porous Materials (http://www.exselent.su.se/). The successful candidate is expected to work closely with other researchers within the department and internationally, and possess a strong collaborative skill. The candidate should have a Master or equivalent degree in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Sciences. Good computer skill is desired but not necessary. 1.Xiaodong Zou and Sven Hovmöller “Electron crystallography: imaging and single crystal diffraction on powders” Acta Cryst. A64 (2007) 149-160. 2.Christian Baerlocher, Fabian Gramm, Lars Massüger, Lynne B. McCusker, Zhanbing He, Sven Hovmöller and Xiaodong Zou, “Structure of polycrystalline zeolite catalyst IM-5 solved by enhanced charge flipping”, Science 315 (2007) 1113-1116. 3.“Electron Crystallography – Novel Approaches for Structure Determination of Nanosized Materials”, eds. T.E. Weirich, J. Labor and X.D. Zou, Nato Series II, Springer, Dordrecht (2006). 4.Thomas E. Weirich, Reiner Ramlau, Arndt Simon, Sven Hovmöller and Xiaodong Zou, “A crystal structure determined to 0.02 Å accuracy by electron crystallography”, Nature 382 (1996) 144 -146.

Contact: Laurin, Agnes, agnesl@inorg.su.se

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PhD-position in Synthetic Organic Chemistry at Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, Norway

A 3-year position as Research Fellow (PhD position) in synthetic organic chemistry is available within the project «Design and synthesis of novel aspartic protease inhibitors» at the Department of Chemistry. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway.

The Department of Chemistry has an academic staff of 40 including PhD-students and a technical/administrative staff of 18. The University of Bergen has recently established a Centre for Pharmacy, which educates candidates for a MSc-degree in pharmacy.

The research fellow will be linked to research activities within medicinal chemistry at the Centre for Pharmacy and the section for organic, bio-organic and pharmaceutical chemistry at the Department of Chemistry. Advisors for the PhD-student will be Associate Professor Bengt Erik Haug and Professor Leiv K. Sydnes.

Applicants must have achieved a masters degree in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry or an equivalent degree, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the examination results are out within 4 weeks of the closing date for submitting the master thesis.

The research fellow must take part in the Universitys approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Hence, applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme. Application for admission to the PhD programme, incl. a project plan outline for the training module will be worked out in collaboration with the advisors.

The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as research fellow.

For more information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Bengt Erik Haug, phone +47 55 58 34 68/e-mail: bengt-eirk.haug@farm.uib.no or Professor Leiv K. Sydnes, e-mail: leiv.sydnes@kj.uib.no

Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale; currently NOK 325,800 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (range 43/47).

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

Application and CV should be sent via the link «Apply for this position».

Copies of certificates (bachelor or master) and scientific papers, a list of publications and other relevant information (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) should be sent to Department of Chemistry, The University of Bergen, Allégt. 41, NO-5007 Bergen, Norway.

Closing date for applications: 12 March 2008

Quote reference number: 08/1517

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PhD Position Grain Boundary Engineering of Thin Films Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

A PhD position is available for a 3-years project on grain boundary engineering in electrochemically deposited films.

A deliberate manipulation of the grain boundary characteristics - so-called grain boundary engineering - is considered the key for designing and controlling functional properties and materials reliability. The project is aimed to taylor the internal structure of thin electrochemically deposited films for advanced applications in growing technological areas. Achieving this goal requires active cross-linking between targeted thin film processing and thorough microstructure characterization in three dimensions. For complete three-dimensional quantitative information on the internal structure of the films, as essential for well directed grain boundary engineering, a novel three-dimensional electron diffraction technique, 3D-EBSD, available at the Center for Electron Nanoscopy, will be applied.

Candidates should have a master’s degree (or a similar equivalent academic level) in materials science and engineering, physics or chemistry. Good qualifications in physical metallurgy, crystallography, materials characterization and modeling are favored.

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the PhD programs of DTU. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies is available at http://www.dtu.dk/English/Research/PhD_programme.aspx.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the general rules for PhD employment at DTU.

For further information please contact Associate Professor, Dr. Karen Pantleon, pantleon@ipl.dtu.dk, +45 4525 2207.

Applications including curriculum vitae and documentation of a completed master’s degree, diploma and other relevant documents must be sent in triplicate to:

Technical University of Denmark Department of Mechanical Engineering DTU - Building 403 DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby Denmark

Deadline is March, 10th 2008 at 12:00.

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Postgraduate research studentship Project: Degradable Cationic Polymers for Gene Delivery Supervised by Dr Theoni K. Georgiou Location: Department of Chemistry, University of Hull, UK

A funded PhD studentship is available to work on the development of novel degradable cationic polymers that will be used as gene delivery carriers. The work will involve organic/polymer synthesis, physicochemical characterisation of the polymers and the polymers/DNA complexes. The polymer synthesis will be done mainly with “living” or “controlled” polymerisation techniques so any previous experience in “living” or “controlled” polymerisation techniques would be beneficial.

The preferred start date is September 2008, although other dates can be considered if necessary. Applicants for this position should have a good BSc or MChem degree (1st or 2.1) in one or more of the following areas organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, and bio chemical engineering.

The essence of the eligibility requirement for the full award (maintenance stipend and tuition fees) is that students must demonstrate a relevant long-term connection to the UK. A relevant connection may be established, if at the date of nomination: a) The candidate has been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3 year period preceding the date of application for an award, and b) has not been resident in the UK, during any part of the 3-year period, wholly or mainly for the purposes of full time education, and c) has settled status in the UK and d) a relevant connection may be established for a candidate who is an EU national, if the candidate has been in full time education in the UK throughout the three years preceding the start date of the course.

European Union citizens are eligible for tuition fees only. Non-EU citizens are not eligible for funding.

Application deadline: 5th of May 2008.

Application forms, which can be downloaded (see the online notes) or obtained from the Admissions Office, should be returned as soon as possible to:

Admissions Office
The University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Kingston-upon-Hull
HU6 7RX

Tel.: +44(0)1482 466850
FAX.: +44(0)1482 442290
E.mail: [email]admissions@hull.ac.uk[/email]

For more information about this project contact:

Theoni Georgiou
Department of Chemistry
The University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Kingston-upon-Hull
HU6 7RX

Tel.: +44(0)1482 466408
FAX.: +44(0)1482 446410
E.mail: [email]t.k.geogiou@hull.ac.uk[/email]
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PhD Student Electrocatalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFC), Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland

Your tasks

* Research and development in the field of Pt/C electrocatalysts
* Catalyst preparation by co-sputtering
* Chemical and electrochemical characterization of catalyst layers
* Carry-out a PhD-thesis on the above mentioned topics

Your profile

* Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
* Preferably, expertise in electrochemistry
* Active interest in experimental work and in an interdisciplinary team spirit
* Communication skills preferably in both German and English

We are looking forward to your application.

For further information please contact Dr. Günther G. Scherer, Tel. +41 56 310 23 62, e-Mail guenther.scherer@psi.ch or Dr. Hendrik Schulenburg, Tel. +41 56 310 21 25, e-Mail hendrik.schulenburg@psi.ch

Please send your application to: Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources, Ms Stefanie Steinbrückner, ref. code 5404-02, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland or stefanie.steinbrueckner@psi.ch

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PhD position(s) “Catalytic Oxidations” ETH Zurich, Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering Zurich, Switzerland

Description: The goal of the PhD research project is to gain fundamental insight in catalytic oxidations with molecular oxygen. Even still today, many industrial processes use harmful or expensive oxidants, and replacing them by O2 would be an important step towards sustainability. Unfortunately such aerobic oxidations are yet poorly understood. In this project, the candidate will investigate the mechanism and extend the horizon for such oxy-functionalizations. The catalysis will be studied in high pressure reactors and characterized with state-of-the-art in situ spectroscopic techniques. Rational design of catalytic systems is the ultimate challenge.

Education: Master degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or chemical engineering with excellent academic results. Good knowledge in Physical Chemistry and (heterogeneous) catalysis is expected. The candidate should also pass an admission exam

Highly motivated candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and references to ive.hermans@chem.ethz.ch

Contact address Dr. Ive Hermans ETH Zürich Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering HCI D161.1 Wolfgang-Pauli-Str. 10 CH-8093 Zürich Switzerland Email ive.hermans@chem.ethz.ch

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PhD position in Inorganic Chemistry - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Friday, 7 March 2008 Posted by Reiza in PhD in Switzerland.

Open Ph.D. Position in Inorganic Chemistry at EPFL

The Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis in the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne anticipates an opening for a Ph.D. position in inorganic chemistry. Our main research goal is to develop well-defined molecular compounds, mostly transition metal complexes, for catalytic and electrocatalytic transformations that are related to energy storage and conversion. Within this framework, the successful candidate for this position will focus on the activation of small molecules such as CO2, O2, H2O,and alkanes.

EPFL is one of the two Swiss federal institutes of technology. It has three missions: education,research, and technology transfer at the highest international level. With 107 nationalities represented on campus and more than 50% of the professors coming from outside of Switzerland,EPFL is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan universities. More information about EPFL and the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering can be found at: http://www.epfl.ch/ and http://isic.epfl.ch/index.html.

EPFL is located idyllically on the shore of Lake Geneva, overlooking the French Alps. Lausanne offers students a wide palette of cultural and sports activities and is also known internationally as the Capitale Olympique. In a country of spectacular natural beauty, it is the most beautiful of cities.

More information about Lausanne can be found at: http://switzerland.isyours.com/e/guide/lausanne/index.html http://www.lausanne-tourisme.ch/view.asp?Check=True&CurOS=2&

Salary: The annual salary is roughly 50,000 CHF (ca. 45,000 USD or 30,000 Euro) for a Ph. D. student. Requirements: An M.S./M.Phil. in Chemistry is generally required, although exceptional candidates with only a B.S. in Chemistry will be considered. Highly motivated candidates with interests in inorganic/organometallic chemistry are encouraged to apply.

Training in synthetic and mechanistic inorganic chemistry, and knowledge and experience with inert atmosphere manipulation techniques are desirable. Applicants whose first language is not English are recommended to provide results of the TOEFL and/or GRE tests, or other measure(s) of English proficiency.

The appointment will be for four years subject to the successful completion of the admission examination after the first year. A maximum of 4 years may be taken to finish a Ph.D. thesis.

More information about the doctoral program can be found at: http://phd.epfl.ch/page55507-en.html. Interested candidates should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, names and contacts of three references, and a statement of motivation and career objective.

Due to a large volume of applications, we will only reply to those who will be further considered for on-site interviews. If you do not hear from me within 1 week of initial application, please assume that you application is declined.

For applications and further information please contact: Prof. Xile Hu E-mail: xilehu@gmail.com Webpage: http://isic2.epfl.ch/page66550-en.html

The position requires acceptance in the Doctoral Program of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, for which you MUST file an application simultaneously at: http://phd.epfl.ch/edch. Contact person: Ms. Anne-Lene Odegaard, annelene.odegaard@epfl.ch

Deadline: open until filled

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PhD position on the chemistry of gadolinium contrast agents (starting October 2008)

PhD position on supramolecular lanthanide chemistry (starting October 2008)

http://www-drfmc.cea.fr/Pisp/51/marinella.mazzanti.html