Beasiswa S3 UK, Program Phd & Postdoctoral

United Kingdom - Keele University Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mathematical Simulation of Articular Joint Formation

Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Mathematical Simulation of Articular Joint Formation
Institute of Science and Technology in Medicine

FACULTY OF HEALTH
(2 YEAR FIXED TERM)

Starting Salary: Grade 7 £27,466

The Institute of Science and Technology in Medicine (ISTM) at Keele University is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the area of biomechanics and mechanobiology. The work forms part of the MyJoint project (www.myjoint.org). MyJoint is an EU-funded multi-disciplinary project combining ten partners and aims to grow biological replacement joints within the patients that will use them. You will work under the guidance of Dr. Jan Herman Kuiper, Prof. Alicia el Haj and Prof. James Richardson. Your work will aim to further our understanding of the interaction between mechanical conditions and articular joint formation and you will collaborate with engineers, biologists and clinicians.

You will develop novel computer models to simulate the relation between skeletal cells, physical environment, geometry, and material properties in joint formation. You will use computer models to find the effects of variations in parameters describing cells, environment and geometry on joint formation and tissue quality. You will also assist in assessing mechanical quality of tissue from and around joints produced under experimental conditions. You will compare the findings of the computer model to experimental results, and adjust the model if required.

You will have a PhD degree, with a background in the physical, mathematical or engineering sciences. You should have experience in the execution of a research project involving mathematical or computational simulation, ideally of biological processes. You should be familiar with the use of Finite Element simulation tools or alternative multi-physics tools to simulate biological processes. Experience in mechanical testing procedures of biological tissues would be an advantage.

ISTM is a 5* highly rated (5A or 5* over the last three RAEs), interdisciplinary Institute housing biological and physical scientists, clinicians and engineers. You will be based at our site at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry, a renowned Orthopaedic Hospital with several active clinical and research programs in orthopaedic cell therapy (www.oscell.enta.net).

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Jan Herman Kuiper (j.h.kuiper@keele.ac.uk)

Full job packs are available from the Human Resources Department, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG. Fax: 01782 583471 or e-mail vacancies@keele.ac.uk or www.keele.ac.uk/depts/uso/hr/cwisvacs.htm

Please quote post reference: RE08/05

Closing date for applications: 25 February 2008
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Beasiswa Phd lainnya di UK :

United Kingdom - University of Manchester PhD Studentship in Crystal Growth of Nanoporous Materials


PhD Studentship: Crystal Growth of Nanoporous Materials
School of Chemistry

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2008

The Project
The PhD project is concerned with the study of fundamental crystal growth mechanisms in nanoporous materials. The student will work in the Centre for Nanoporous Materials at the University of Manchester (see http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/groups/cnm/index.htm) within a large international team of other students and post-doctoral fellows in particular using atomic force microscopy to record the atomic features, in situ during the growth of the crystals (see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/nanogrowth/index.htm).

The project is funded by ExxonMobil and the student would have to work for at least three months during the PhD at ExxonMobil in New Jersey, USA. Consequently, we are looking for highly motivated students, with good communication skills as well as the relevant science credentials. The project will give a student a wide experience of synthetic methods for nanoporous catalysts as well as specific expertise in characterisation and crystal growth relevant in an industrial context.

The Studentship
Funding attached to the project will cover all fees and a stipend of £14,300 for three years. Due to funding body restrictions the studentship is only available to UK/EU students.

The successful candidate will possess at least 2:1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant science subject. Additionally candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Further Information and Application
For further information please contact Professor M.W. Anderson at m.anderson@manchester.ac.uk or tel: 0161 306 4517

To apply please send a full curriculum vitae and the names of two academic references to:
Professor M.W. Anderson,
Centre for Nanoporous Materials,
School of Chemistry,
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Road,
Manchester
M13 9LP, UK

Or by email:
E-mail m.anderson@manchester.ac.uk by 30th April 2008