Systems Biology Laboratory

■MS and PhD projects are available in the areas of computational modeling and bioinformatics data mining of angiogenesis, nitric oxide and oxygen transport, blood flow in the microcirculation, and cell mechanics. Theoretical and computational studies could be combined with experimental research in our laboratory and the laboratories of our collaborators.

Please send curriculum vitae and names of three references to:

Dr. A.S. Popel, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205. Telephone 410-955-6419,
E-mail apopel@jhu.edu.

■Postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research on computational modeling, bioinformatics and systems biology of angiogenesis (neovascularization). Current focus is on the effects of growth factors (VEGF) on VEGF receptors and signal transduction in endothelial cells. Work closely with experimental collaborators. Also, collaborations within the laboratory on multi-scale modeling of angiogenesis are encouraged; other members of the lab develop models of pro- and anti-angiogenic pharmaceutical agents, VEGF-receptor interactions, hypoxia-inducible factor HIF1alpha (a transcription factor), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), nitric oxide, mechanical factors, and integrative models.

Requirements: Ph.D. in bioengineering, biophysics, molecular/cell biology, physiology, engineering, or equivalent. Strong background and experience in biology and computational/systems biology. Experience in modeling signal transduction is useful.

How to apply: Send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. A.S. Popel, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205. Telephone 410-955-6419, E-mail apopel@jhu.edu

PhD position for 09fall

If you are good at math and interesed in modeling, you are qualified[:D]
No matter which department you are from[:)]
And if you have some background of RS, GIS, Atmospheric Science or Earth Science, that would help a lot.

If interested, please take a look at his website and contact him directly[:)]

Good luck, 09 fall NJUers!

http://www.purdue.edu/eas/people/faculty/zhuang.html

Research Interests

Dr. Zhuang's research focuses on the interactions among atmosphere, biosphere, and human dimension in the context of climate change, chemical element cycles, and policy-making. One of his major research activities is on carbon exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere by investigating how changes of climate, soil physics (e.g., permafrost dynamics, change of soil moisture), atmospheric chemicals (e.g., CO2 and O3), land-use and land-cover (e.g.,fire disturbances), affect the carbon assimilation and decomposition with both process-based and inversion modeling approaches. His second major research activity is on modeling CH4 exchanges between the atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems. His third major research activity is on analyzing consequences of air pollutants for ecosystem services and the economy. In the Laboratory of Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Dynamics at Purdue, his research group will continueusing numerical models combining lab, field, in-situ observations and remotely-sensed data to study 1) Dynamics of structure and functioning of ecosystems including agricultural ecosystems; 2) Dynamics of major greenhouse gases cycling including CO2, CH4, and N2O; 3) Feedbacks of ecosystems and biogeochemicaldynamics to the climate and society.

Graduate Assistantship Available in University of Kentucky

Ph.D., M.S. Graduate Assistantship Available for Rhizosphere Science Department of Plant and Soil Sciences University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY � The Rhizosphere Science Laboratory in the Department of Plant and Soil Science at The University of Kentucky is seeking a highly motivated, well qualified M.S. or PhD level student to immediately join the Rhizosphere Science Laboratory to work with a transdisciplinary group of researchers investigating how interactions between endophytic organisms and their plant hosts influence root exudate composition, soil microbial population dynamics and C and N turnover. Research will specifically focus on (1) Identifying key bioactive compounds in plant root exudates using a variety of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, (2) evaluating the influence of bulk and rhizosphere soil physiochemical properties on root exudate production and persistence, and (3) elucidating how microbial population and (4) C and N turnover are affected. The ideal candidate would have prior experience working in a research lab as well as course work (or an interest in pursuing coursework) related to soil chemistry, geochemistry, soil biochemistry, microbiology, plant biology and/or plant physiology. The selected candidate will join a newly emerging interdisciplinary laboratory at the University of Kentucky designed to investigate (using cutting edge tools such as synchrotron X�ray spectroscopy, confocal microscopy, ATR�FTIR, HPLC�MS, ICP�MS, NMR) the dynamic interaction between plants and their soil environment and how these interactions influence ecosystem level processes. Candidates interested in this exciting opportunity should send their CV, GRE and TOEFL (international students) scores, transcripts and three letters of recommendation via email to:
Dr. David McNear
Asst. Professor of Rhizosphere Science
University of Kentucky
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
N�122S Ag Sci. Center North Building
Lexington, KY 40546
Email: dave.mcnear@uky.edu
Phone: 859.257.8627
Lab website: http://www.ca.uky.edu/labs/Rhizolab/index.html

Applications and inquiries from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The address of the College of Agriculture EEO Coordinator is room S-101 Agricultural Science Building, 500 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Open PhD Positions (MSE@University of Utah)

Prof. Ling Zang's lab at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, seeks Ph.D. graduate students with research interests in the emerging fields of organic nanomaterials and optoelectronics. The current research projects at the Zang's lab are highly interdisciplinary, breaking down the traditional boundary between chemistry, materials science and physics.

Students involved will be exposed to a variety of cross-discipline areas in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and be trained with a broad range of instrum entations in nanoscale imaging and fabrication. More importantly, they will have the opportunity to work as part of a coherent team in collaboration with different groups from different campuses throughout the US, allowing them to familiarize with teamwork in research, and to be exposed to a range of in
tellectual and scientific methods to solve scientific problems. Students will also be encouraged to attend national or international conferences (e.g. ACS meetings) to discuss and exchange the research with peer scientists working in the related areas.

Students interested in pursuing research in the following fields or areas are encouraged to apply:

1. molecular design, synthesis, characterization and engineering.

2. organic electronics and optoelectronics.

3. single molecule imaging/probing.

4. nanoscale imaging and fabrication using AFM, STM and confocal microscopy.


5. self-assembly of organic molecules into functional nanostructures and application in nanodevices, e.g., solar cells, FETs.

6. organic fluorescence or colorimetric sensors.

Applicants should submit (via Email) a CV and list of references to:

Prof. Ling Zang, Department of Materials Science and Engineering,

University of Utah, 122 S. Central Campus Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Email: LZANG@ENG.UTAH.EDU

这个教授中国人，刚到我们系，所以需要招人。感觉比较nice一人，学术做得很好，有
不少JACS；而且来过ZJU化学系，对ZJUer印象不错，大家有对以上方向感兴趣的可以联
系下。更多信息请访问他的网页：

http://www.eng.utah.edu/~lzang/index.html

Looking for Ph.D. student with FDTD background

Our group would like to hire a new Ph.D. student starting January 15, 2009 to work on FDTD method for biomedical applications. We will provide full research assistantship as well as tuition waiver. If you are interested, please email resume and electronic copy of transcript to jchen18@uh.edu.

[Wireless Sensor Networks] PhD(MSU, USA)

One or two PhD positions are available for fall 2009 in Dr. Guoliang Xing's group, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University, USA. Successful applicants will enroll as TA or RA with monthly stipend. Possible research directions include wireless sensor networks, mobile computing, and embedded systems. For more information about possible research projects, please visit http://www.cse.msu.edu/~glxing/.

The CSE Department at MSU conducts leading-edge research in many areas. The graduate program of CSE has been ranked 18th in the USA among all computer science graduate programs in an article recently published in Communications of the ACM. MSU enjoys a large, park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. East Lansing, the home
of MSU, is located directly east of Lansing, the capital of state of Michigan. East Lansing is known as a safe, beautiful, friendly city with very reasonable living cost.

Applicants should have a Bachelor or Master degree (or expect to receivethe degree before Fall 2009) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. Applicants with a strong mathematical background and/or hands-on experiences with wireless
networks/operating systems/embedded systems are particularly welcome to apply.

To apply, please complete the online application by following the procedure at http://www.cse.msu.edu/?Pg=18&Col=2,and indicate your interest in Wireless Sensor Networks in the academic statement. After submitting the applicaiton, email your application number to Dr. Guoliang Xing (glxing@cse.msu.edu) with subject "PhD applicant".

All inquiries about the positions should be made to Dr. Guoliang Xing (glxing@cse.msu.edu).

[bioinformatics] PhD( MSU,USA)

One or two PhD positions are available for fall 2009 in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University, USA. Successful applicants will enroll as TA or RA with monthly stipend. The main research direction is bioinformatics.

Being a rapid-growing interdisciplinary area, bioinformatics is full of exciting challenges. At MSU, a varienty of research projects in bioinformatics are being conducted by faculty from different disciplines. PhD students will have opportunies to collaborate with researchers not only from Computer Science, but also from the departments of molecular biology, plant biology, and mathematics.

Recently, the graduate program of CSE has been ranked 18th in the USA among all computer science graduate programs in an article published in Communications of the ACM. MSU enjoys a large, park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. East
Lansing, the home of MSU, is located directly east of Lansing, the capital of state of Michigan. East Lansing is known as a safe, beautiful, friendly city with very reasonable living cost.

Applicants should have a Bachelor or Master degree (or expect to receive the degree before Fall 2009) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines. Applicants with a strong mathematical background and/or hands-on experiences with bioinformatics are particularly welcome to apply.

To apply, please complete the online application by following the procedure at http://www.cse.msu.edu/?Pg=18&Col=2,and indicate your interest in Bioinformatics in the academic statement. After submitting the applicaiton, email your application number to Dr. Yanni Sun(yannisun@cse.msu.edu) with subject "PhD applicant". For more information about possible research projects, please visit www.cse.msu.edu/~yannisun/.

All inquiries about the positions should be made to Dr. Yanni Sun (yannisun@cse.msu.edu).

[engineer] Phd(University of Houston, USA)

If you are interested in study in University of Houston, US, if you are interested in engineering but not afraid of Math, this would be a good chance. One of my Chinese friends just received a tenure-track position in U of Houston who wants to offer PhD or Master (I am not quite sure). He is a very potential researcher . His background is about Crystal symmetry and phase transformation of Shape memory alloy. Please feel free to contact xian@aem.umn.edu. Thanks.

[construction systems] PhD (Ohio State University,USA)

There is a new opening of research assistant position in my research group. I would like to invite anyone who is interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in construction systems management area to apply. Admission is available for the spring quarter or autumn quarter of 2008.

The basic requirements are:
1)An undergraduate or Master's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, and other relevant disciplines.
2)Research interests or experiences in one or more of the following areas: 3D/4D Modeling and Visualization, Information Technology Applications in Construction, Green Building and Sustainability, and Building Energy Simulation.
3)Computer programming skills are highly preferred.

If you are interested, please email your detailed resume and transcript to (chen.1399 AT osu.edu). Thanks.

Q. Victoria Chen
Assistant Professor
Construction Systems Management
Dept. of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 43210
E-mail: (chen.1399 AT osu.edu)

[cleanroom][gas sensor][ MEMS] Phd(University of Louisville,USA)

Position Start Date: Spring 2009 or Fall 2009
Position Title: Fellowship and Teaching Assistant
Salary: $20000/year
Research Field: MEMS, gas sensor, cleanroom
Contact Name: Dr. Xiao-an Fu
xiaoan.fu@louisville.edu
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Louisville

[Construction Management] PhD (Michigan State University, USA)

RA positions in Construction Management of Michigan State University (MSU) are available now. These positions require the candidates have Master degree in engineering, management or related filed, or the candidates will be required to finish master study at first (with financial aid depending on qualification) in MSU before joining the PhD program. Qualified candidates will be granted with FULL financial aid including tuition waiver, health insurance and monthly stipend.

The duty is to assist Dr.El-Gafy's research team on following researches:
1) Enterprise Architecture
2) Innovative systems and processes that improve the performance and/or reduce
the life-cycle cost of Infrastructure Systems

[ME]PhD(Clemson University,USA)

The Transport Phenomena Lab at Clemson University is looking for one Ph.D. student (RA appointment) to perform research in the field of transport phenomena at the micro/nano-scale. The starting time is Spring 2009.

Research Focus: multiscale simulation of fluid and ionic transport at micro/nanoscales.

Required :
1. basic training in fluid mechanics and heat transfer;
2. proficiency in programming and strong interest/background in numerical modeling;

Desired but not required:
1. M.S. degree in engineering disciplines
2. Experience in writing parallel computing programs.

Students with background in thermal/fluid sciences, chemical engineering and bioengineering are encouraged to apply. If interested, please send your inquiry or the following materials to Prof. Qiao at rqiao@ces.clemson.edu
1. resume or CV
2. research statement
3. scanned transcript
4. a list of two or three references and their email addresses

[ECE]Phd (TAMU, USA)

我同学的老板，Dr. Eknoyan，要招 RA 1-2人，条件如下：

1，有Solid State背景，有Lab实际操作设备的经历，最好是microelectronic fabrication经历，比如E-beam, DC sputtering等。
2，Prefer硕士，有paper更好
3，其他要求GT, GPA按照系里的要求来，稍低于系里的标准也可以接受，这些不重要。

他的其他信息可以去 TAMU ECE主页上看。

工资方面，给RA付学费，算下来一个月大概能有个$1,300多吧，在我们这边是绝对够花的。Dr. Eknoyan还好，不算push的老板，刚刚和另一个老师合作拿了 1 Million的一个项目

[Fishery] Phd, MSc(MT Cooperative Fishery, USA)

PhD or MS Assistantship Yellowstone River fish ecology MT Cooperative Fishery Research Unit

$1,250-1,450 per month, plus tuition is paid. Until filled Wed,

Responsibilities
Conduct research on the effects of changes in river morphology on fish assemblages in the transition and warmwater fish assemblage zones of the Yellowstone River. Prefer PhD candidate, but will consider exceptional Master s candidates.


Qualifications
Masters or Bachelors in fisheries or related field and a minimum 3.0 GPA and 1100 Verbal Quantitative GRE. Applicants should have an interest in native fishes, large river ecology and morphology, and experience working in large rivers. Quantitative, writing, speaking, and field skills are required.


Contact
Send letter of interest, resume, three references, an example of technical writing, and a copy of transcripts and GRE scores to: Robert G. Bramblett and Alexander Zale, Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717 bbram@montana.edu , email submission preferred.

[Fisheries Biology] Phd ( Humboldt State University, USA)

M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship

$10,000-12,000/yr plus tuition two years . Until filled Wed,

Responsibilities
Investigate reproductive attributes of Trinity River spring and fall Chinook salmon to determine if hybrids have intermediate reproductive characteristics that may make them less fit as natural spawners. Project will involve field collection of salmon reproductive data and genetic tissue samples and laboratory genetic assays.


Qualifications
B.S. in fisheries, natural resources, ecology, biology or related field. Strong statistical skills, experience with genetic techniques, and excellent writing skills preferred. Selected applicants will be required to submit applications to graduate school for final acceptance.


Contact
Send a letter of interest, CV w/GPA, GRE scores, reference contact information and publications to Dr. Andrew P. Kinziger, Department of Fisheries Biology, Humboldt State University, One Harpst Street, Arcata CA 95521 USA

[Earth Science] [Aeronautics] Postdoc ( NASA, USA)

" We Would greatly appreciate it if you would share the following announcement with your best doctorate students."

Thanks,
Leah

NASA offers approximately 60 postdoctoral fellowships annually. The next deadline for applications is November 1.

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities To highly talented national and international scientists and engineers to engage in ongoing NASA research in Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations.

* Approximately 60 Fellowships awarded annually
* One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
* Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for certain degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
* Annual travel budget of $8,000
* Financial assistance for relocation
* Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program

Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.html ;http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc; .


Three application deadlines each year: November 1, March 1, and July 1
.

Eligibility:
* U.S. Citizens
* Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, LawfulPermanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD)with pending LPR status
* Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients

Locations of Fellowship Positions:
* Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
* Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
* Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
* Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
* Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
* Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
* Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
* Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
* Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
* Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
* Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
* NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
* Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute

To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity,
please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc<
http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc> .

[ME] MSc, Phd ( Texas Tech University, USA)

Graduate Research Assistant
We invite applications for three Ph.D. graduate research assistantship positions to start Spring or Fall 2009. The preferred areas of interest are in (1) reverse engineering; (2) human modeling and simulation. Qualified candidates are expected with a master degree (preferred) or bachelor degree in mechanical en gineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering or related disciplines with excellent programming ((C, Fortran, or C++) skills. For experience with kinematics and dynamics of machinery, robotics, optimization, computer graphics, geometric modeling (curves and surfaces), or real-time simulation is preferred. The review of applications starts immediately and will continue until these positions are filled.
Application procedure for domestic students could be found in the following web page:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/How.php
Application procedure for international students could be found in the following web page:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/appProc_Internat.php
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/prospect.php
In addition to following the procedure described in the above link, applicants are strongly suggested to email his/her resume, personal statement, publications, GPA/ranking, and TOEFL&GRE scores to Dr. Jingzhou (James) Yang at james.yang@ttu.edu.


Undergraduate Research Assistant
Junior or senior students with an appropriate engineering major (such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, biomedical engineering, or computerscience) with excellent programming (C, Fortran, or C++) skills are welcome to apply for these positions.

Research Topics:
•Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
o ACL Simulation
o Helmet Head Modeling
o Lifting Simulation
•Ergonomics
o Driver Ergonomics
o Industrial Ergonomics
o Office Ergonomics
•Digital Human Modeling
o Human Model-Reverse Engineering
o Seated Reaching Posture with External Loads
o Lifting Posture
o Human Jumping Simulation
o Human Hand Grasping
o Health Care Engineering
•Human-Centered Design
o Occupant Packaging
o Workstation Design
o Keyboard Design
•Multibody Dynamics
o Vehicle Dynamics
o Flexible Multibody Dynamics
o Human Motion Dynamics
o Machine Design
o Mechanisms
•Humanoid Robots
o Design and Prototyping
o Control

About the University and Department:
Texas Tech University is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University– Extensive and enrolls approximately 29,000 students in eleven colleges/schools. Texas Tech is a member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference. Additionally the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with schools of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences is closely associated with Texas Tech University; the TTUHSC campus is contiguous to the Texas Tech University campus.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering consists of twenty three faculty members from diverse backgrounds who are committed to excellence in research and education. The department has a thriving undergraduate population of 800 students and a graduate student population of 120 (80 MS and 40 PhD). Presently, departmental faculty members administer approximately $1.5 million annually in funded research. The Department is housed in a building of 55,000 sq. ft., including several well-equipped research and teaching facilities.
=============================
Jingzhou (James) Yang, PhD
Assistant Professor and Director
Human-Centric Design (HCD) Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA
Tel: 806-742-3563 ext. 229
Fax: 806-742-3540
Email: james.yang@ttu.edu

[Materials chemistry] Phd(Wake Forest University, USA)

Ph.D. student positions in materials chemistry are available for highly motivated B.Sc. or M.Sc. chemistry graduates at Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, USA. The research will involve synthesis and characterization of materials which could find applications in hydrogen
storage and catalysis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their letter of interest and CV to lachgar@wfu.edu. Additional information is available at http://www.wfu.edu/chem/faculty/AbdessadekLachgarResearch.html
Applicants are expected to apply by the end of this November and start the position at this coming spring semester.

[ME] PhD (University of Connecticut,USA)

Mechanical Engineering,

University of Connecticut,

Storrs, Connecticut, USA

Highly motivated PhD student in control theory and applications are encouraged to apply in spring 2009. Specific application areas are un-manned autonomous systems, flight control, Mechotronics, MEMS, etc. Skills in software and hardware are development are required. The candidates with Master degree and research experience are desirable. Government sponsored exchange students are also welcome.

If interested, please send your CV to

ccao@engr.uconn.edu

http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~ccao

[CEE] PhD, Msc,(GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, USA)

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at The George Washington University (GW) is seeking a Ph.D.-level graduate student in environmental nanotechnology. Applicants should have B.S. or M.S. degree and research experiences in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, or a closely related field. Hand-on experiences with membrane processes, thin-film synthesis, and nanomaterials are desirable. The successful candidate will enroll in fall 2009 and participate in collaborative projects related to the development of nanocomposite materials for environmental applications.
Interested applicants should visit http://www.gwu.edu/~gradinfo/ for application procedures and materials. The application deadline for fall admission is January 15, 2009. The applicants are encouraged to send by e-mail a curriculum vitae, names/e-mail addresses of three references, and a one-page statement of personal objectives to: baoxia.mi@yale.edu.
The setting of GW in the nation's capital gives GW graduates a strategic edge over other university graduates. The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area provides a unique combination of research, practicing, and academic atmosphere. In addition to all Federal Government offices located in this area, a number of the multinational engineering companies are also headquartered in this region with some of the most outstanding research and development facilities in the nation. The national capital proudly processes unprecedented cultural and recreational resources. The Dulles International Airport provides non-stop flights to many large cities around world. The presence of embassies of foreign countries to the USA makes travel overseas very convenient. GW is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.