NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING - 2009 (INDIA)

Place : SRM University - Kattankulathur (Near Chennai - India)

Date : 4th & 5th September 2009

Scope of the Symposium

The main aim of the Symposium is to enable participants to understand the scientific
principles that underpin medical imaging techniques, the function of imaging technology and the application of medical images in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.

Course Content

X-ray Radiography and Fluoroscopy
Computed and Digital Radiography
Mammography
Digital Subtraction Angiography
Interventional Radiology
X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)
Radionuclide Imaging:
Radiopharmaceuticals and their
Production
Single Photon Emission Computed
Tomography (SPECT) and SPECT/CT
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
and PET/CT
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
Thermographic Imaging
Optical Imaging
Picture Archiving and Communications
Systems (PACS)
Teleradiology

Lecturers

All the lectures will be delivered by eminent Radiologists, Medical Physicists, Biomedical Engineers, Scientists and other experts from reputable institutions or industry, who are working in this field.

Target Audience

The Symposium is aimed to appeal to a variety of participants from all parts of our country including:

• Radiologists / Sonologists/ Nuclear Medicine Physicians
• Medical Physicists
• Biomedical Engineers
• Biomedical Research Scholars

Call for Posters

We invite delegate posters on any of the subjects listed in the Course Content. The presenter of the best poster as adjudged by a jury will receive an attractive cash prize.Please send a soft copy abstract of your poster on two pages to the convener. Registration is compulsory.

Registration Fee


For Delegate: Rs 400;

For Industry: Rs 2000;

Registration fee is to be paid through Demand Draft, drawn in favor of “Biomedical SRM”, payable at Chennai.

Once paid, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

The fee includes Symposium Materials, Kit,Lunch and Snacks. All participants will be given a certificate on completion.

Travel Assistance

Limited funds are available to participants who will be coming from states other than Tamil Nadu. Those who are interested in obtaining a one-way shortest route non-
AC sleeper 2nd class train fare should send a request letter to the convener. The selection will be based on ‘first come, first serve basis’.

Free Accommodation

This will be provided for all outstation participants in the SRM University Hostel.

How to Apply

A completed registration form along with the DD should arrive on or before 31st August 2009.

Address for Sending Registration Form

Dr M Anburajan
Convener-NSAMI 2009
Professor and Head
Dept of Biomedical Engineering
School of Bioengineering
SRM University, Kattankulathur-603203, Tamil Nadu
Email: biomedicalsrm@yahoo.in

To download Application form, Click here.

To know about the programme details, Click here.

PhD (Structural Biology) in Vienna, Austria

The Medical University of Vienna (MUW), the University of Vienna (UNIVIE), the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Institute for Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) announce the opening of an International PhD Program called “Structure and Interaction of Biological Macromolecules (SIBM)”.

All the participating institutions are located at the Vienna Biocenter (http://www.viennabiocenter.com), providing an intellectual and scientific environment with a stimulating atmosphere of discovery.

The program is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna.

The PhD program aims at providing students with an in-depth, interdisciplinary training in applying structural methods to the study of biological interactions.

The research projects will be focused on:

Host pathogen interactions (Dieter Blaas, Tom Marlovits , Tim Skern)
Cell cycle control (Jan-Michael Peters)
Protein quality control (Tim Clausen, Robert Konrat)
Membrane proteins (Tom Marlovits, Peggy Stolt-Bergner)
Macromolecular assemblies (Dieter Blaas, Kristina Djinovic-Carugo, Jan-Michael Peters)
Posttranslational modifications (Andrea Pichler, Jan-Michael Peters)

The techniques include:

Protein Biochemistry
Macromolecular Crystallography
NMR Spectroscopy
Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Mass Spectrometry

Successful applicants will be enrolled in a three year program, expected to conclude with the presentation and public defense of a PhD thesis. Doctoral degrees will be awarded by the Medical University of Vienna or University of Vienna.

The program is open to all candidates holding a university MSc degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, biology, or related fields. The candidate selection is performed through an oral interview and presentation. The entire program is in English.

Application deadline: June 30th, 2009.

Selected candidates will be interviewed in Vienna from 6th to 8th September, 2009 and will be expected to join the program shortly afterwards.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

http://www.phd-structural-biology.at

PRODUCT SPECIALIST JOBS IN MALAYSIA

Responsibilities:

• Identify prospective clients, conduct site visits, demonstrations and closing of sales
  
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure accomplishment of sales goals
  
• Generate a steady flow of qualified leads from an assigned account base
  

Requirements:

• Degree in Science, preferably in Applied Science / Biochemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Biomedical Science or Microbiology
  
• Excellent communication skills and able to quickly develop relationships
  
• Dynamic and motivated with strong ability to develop, negotiate and close new opportunities
  
• Relevant experience will be an advantage
  
• Pleasant personality with good communication skills
  
• Willing to travel and possess own transport
  
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
  

For fastest response please apply at hr.recruit@thermofisher.com and enclosed your resume with details on qualifications and experience or send your details to the address below. Please include salary requirement.

Regional Human Resource Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
P.O. Box 7384, Pejabat Pos Besar Shah Alam
40712 Shah Alam, Selangor

As the leading global provider in analytical technologies, laboratory equipment, instruments and consumables, as well as customer channels for research, analysis, healthcare, safety and manufacturing, Thermo Fisher Scientific believes in offering an enriching career experience.

Biomedical Sales Technician / Executive Jobs in Malaysia

Requirement:

• Minimum requirement is SPM/STPM/ Diploma holder
  
• Preferred those with Degree in Medical Engineering, Medical Technology, biomedical, Biology & Health Science.
  
• Able to work under minimum supervision.
  
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.
  
• Attractive Salary + Allowances + Commission
  
• Good communication skills in English
  

Interested candidates are requested to call for immediate interview or fax or email detailed resume (with passport size photo) including current and expected salary

Human Resources Department
SURIA-MEDIK SDN. BHD. (490744-A)
No. 30, Lorong Raja Nong 1A,
Taman Alam Nyata Fasa 5
Off Jalan Raja Nong
4100 Klang
Selangor

Tel: 03-3374 6060
Fax: 03-3374 6161

Email: info@suria-medik.com
Contact Person: Ms Raha

ENGINEERING ASSISTANT (BIOMEDICAL) JOBS IN SINGAPORE

The candidate has to perform routine safety checks and preventive maintenance. He will also attend to corrective maintenance and commission new equipment. In addition, he will update and maintain proper equipment history records and liaise with external contractors on replacement parts.

Requirements:

Diploma in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience
Possess basic analytical and troubleshooting skills


For interested applicants, please send, email or fax your detailed resume to:

Alexandra Health Pte Ltd
Human Resource Department
378 Alexandra Road
Level 1, Administration Block
Singapore 159964
Fax: 63793927
Email: ah_hrm@alexhosp.com.sg

Visit our website at www.alexandrahealth.com.sg

2ND YEAR PG STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS BY B-BRAUN MEDICAL TRUST FOUNDATION, INDIA

The main objective of the B. Braun Medical Trust Foundation will be to provide scholarships to post graduate students in the field of medical sciences thereby recognizing the merit & talent of upcoming medical professionals in the country and encouraging excellence in medical education to attain their fullest potential.

Under this program, 50 postgraduate students are annually awarded a postgraduate scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential for success in postgraduate medical study. It is intended that an individual named a B. Braun Medical Trust Foundation Scholar will be recognized as one who has achieved national distinction for his or her achievements, and promises to be a future leader in his or her chosen field of medical service.

The B. Braun Medical Trust Foundation is a non-profit organization, which operates without government financial assistance.


To know more details, Click here.

CONTACT DETAILS

B. Braun Medical Trust Foundation ,
Unit 1, 5th Floor, East Quadrant,
The I.L & F.S Financial Centre,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
Mumbai 400051
Ph : 91-22-66682281
Fax : 91-22-66682121

Mr. J.N.Mody : jagdishchandra.mody@bbraun.com

To apply :

To fill the application form, click here.

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER JOBS IN SINGAPORE

The client is a market leader in the field of clinical laboratory testing and health information technology products and services - supplying laboratories, hospitals and healthcare organizations worldwide.

Suitable and selected candidates will be offered a very attractive and competitive remuneration package with excellent career prospect.


Job Description

- Provide technical support for Heamatology & Coagulation Analyser and related IT product.
- Pre and post sales technical support to range of products.
- Provide Technical Support and Training to distributors and customers in Singapore and the region.
- Handling service calls, Repair & Preventive maintenance and related technical support work.
- Assumes additional related responsibilities and projects as required by the Senior Manager.

Job Requirement

- A Bachelors Degree in Biomedical / Mechatronic / Electronics Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience in Biomedical Equipment or related product Technical Support / Field Service experience.
- Diploma holder will also be considered if the candidate has at least 4 years of field experience.
- 2 years of experience in servicing and troubleshooting Hematology Analyzer Instruments is a great advantage.
- Must be IT literate and able to provide technical support for IT Products.
- Good English speaking, Teamwork and communication skill.

TO APPLY

Apply to yuki@allianz-mc.com.sg with your CV in words format with your current and expected salary, notice period and short summary of yourself.

Job ID : 20108

CONTACT ADDRESS

Yuki Peck
Allianz Management Consultants
14 Robinson Road #13-00 Far East Finance Building, singapore
yuki@allianz-mc.com.sg

Marketing / Research Executive Jobs in Malaysia

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Engineering (Bioengineering/Biomedical), Biology, Science & Technology, BioTechnology, Veterinary or equivalent.
  
• Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply.
  
• Full-Time positions available.
  
• Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

The Managing Director
Genetic Improvement And Farm Technologies Sdn Bhd
20-1, Jalan PJS 10/2,
Subang Indah,
46000 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.

Telephone : 03- 56347382

RESEARCH CONSULTANT JOBS IN SINGAPORE

David Lawrence Associates is a strategic business partner providing Executive Search, Organisational Consulting and Business Intelligence Research.

Working with MNCs across a variety of industries including Advance Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Financial Services, Manufacturing Technology, Professional Service, Logistics & Aerospace/ Aviation
Job Description

RESPONSIBILITES:

• External sourcing of candidates, short listing of suitable candidates and ensuring an active funnel and pipeline of candidates.
  
• Responsible for maintaining and updating internal databases and working seamlessly with the consultants.
  
• Ensuring quick turnaround times on the available jobs.
  
• Arranging interview schedules between candidates and consultants.
  
• Candidate management and to be responsible for updating them through all stages of the recruitment process.
  
• Experience in handling international assignments would be an added advantage
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree qualification
  
• Min 1-3 years experience as a researcher/ recruitment consultant
  
• Bilingual
  
• Able to work in a fast-paced diverse environment.
  
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in a fast paced environment
  
• Ability to proactively source for high quality suitable candidates
  
• Proven track record in proactive and resourceful sourcing for high quality suitable candidates
  
• Excellent resume screening including :
  
• Excellent first level phone screening skills
  
• Administration of pre-screening test for selected jobs and data analysis
  
• Resourceful, proactive and attention to details
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Self-driven, highly motivated, team player, solid interpersonal and analytical skillsGood command of English with good writing skills.
  
• Good knowledge of MS Words, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  

Interested applicants please send your updated resume in MS Word format, with your current and expected salary to The General Manager, sapphira@dlasearch.com

BIOMEDICAL SALES ENGINEER JOBS IN DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA

To implement daily technical and sales activities for a designated product line of cardiovascular devices.

This job is available for Dammam.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Arrange and direct delivery and installation of products and equipment.
  
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
  

Skills

• The right candidate should have at least 2 years experience with proven records in the same field &/or related attributes.
  
• Excellent English language, computer literate & presentation skills are a must.

Education

A degree in Biomedical Engineering

Company Profile

A leading Niche marketing company dedicated to the swift delivery, sales and marketing of the latest high-end technology applications in healthcare sector, medical devices and equipment in the field of cardiovascular surgery and interventional medicine.

Contact Information:

Headquarters - Riyadh
405 Al Umam Commercial Centre, Siteen St.
P.O.Box 28481, Riyadh 11437, Saudi Arabia
Tel : +966 -1- 472-8000
Fax : +966 -1- 477-0817
Email: info@almarfa.com.sa

Branch Office – Jeddah
9 Sharbatly Commercial Centre
Hail St, P.O. Box 136708
Jeddah 21313, Saudi Arabia
Tel : +966 -2- 651-0888
Fax : +966 -2- 657-70808
Email: info@almarfa.com.sa

Branch Office - Dammam
Almarfa Commercial Centre
King Faisal St, P.O. Box 63509
Dammam 31516, Saudi Arabia
Tel : +966 -3- 828-5000
Fax : +966 -3- 828-6777
Email: info@almarfa.com.sa

R&D BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER JOBS IN SINGAPORE

Responsibilities

• Responsible for realizing the industry income targets
  
• Proactively interacts and initiates R&D projects with industry partners
  
• Initiate and develop marketing program and strategies for the business development activities of the programme
  
• Assists in planning, pricing policies, strategic directions and contract negotiations.
  
• Participates in industry development and commercialization effects
  

Requirements

• Candidates with R &D and marketing experience in the area of bioelectronics, biomedical devices, such as point of care diagnosis systems, biomedical devices and drug discovery tools will be preferred
  
• Experience in a start-up environment will be an advantage
  
• Candidates should be up to date with R&D landscape and industry trends in the areas of silicon-based medical tecnology, biosensors, and bioelectronics
  

Interested candidates please send your CV to Jocelyn@manfield.com.sg or contact Jocelyn DID @ 6232 1744 / 6337 3720 for interview.

PHD NEUROLOGY IN INNSBRUCK MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, AUSTRIA

A 3 year PhD student position is now available at the Department of Neurology (Clinical Neurobiology).

Requirements for the position:

a completed diploma (on a master level) in medicine or biology (or related subjects within the natural sciences). They expect basic knowledge of cell culture, strong interest in neuroscience and motivation to perform a research project on Neuroinflammation in Parkinsonism. You will join the research team of the Section of Clinical Neurobiology and will have the chance to enrol for the PhD Program in Neuroscience at the Innsbruck Medical University.

Please send your application (letter of intent; CV; proof of your degree) for the position by email to nadia.stefanova@i-med.ac.at

Assoc.-Prof. Nadia Stefanova
Clinical Neurobiology
Department of Neurology
Innsbruck Medical University
Anichstrasse 35
6020 Innsbruck
Austria

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30.06.2009

SENIOR LECTURERS/LECTURERS JOBS IN MALAYSIA

Place : Taylor's University College, Malaysia

Website : http://www.taylors.edu.my/

Deadline : 15th July 2009

TAYLOR'S EDUCATION GROUP is a top quality private education provider in the region, specializing in education from Early Years to Tertiary Level. The Group recognizes and rewards excellence - to bring out the best in our students, to motivate our employees into exceeding their own expectations, and ultimately to raise the standards of educational excellence in the country. Taylor's Education Group is seeking individuals who are looking for an opportunity to shine.

REQUIRED LECTURERS/SENIOR LECTURERS FOR FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES :

• Genetics
  
• Bioinformatics
  
• Molecular Biology
  
• Cellular Physiology
  
• Organic Chemistry
  
• Inorganic Chemistry
  

Responsibilities :
Responsible to undertake teaching, research, scholarly activities and academic development.

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a Masters Degree in the area of specialisation with appropriate teaching experience and related industry or research experience. Those with PhD will have an added advantage.
  
• Preferably with at least 2 years teaching experience. Those with research background in the respective area will be an advantage.
  
• English language proficiency
  

Successful candidates can expect an attractive remuneration package (including attractive fringe benefits such as education subsidy, interest-free education loan, discount for children's education) plus a conducive working environment.

Interested candidates are invited to send in a detailed resume, contact telephone number, a passport size photo, current and expected salary and two referral letters or contact details of the referees by 15 July 2009, to the email or post to the address below :-

The Human Resource Director
Taylor’s University College
No. 1, Jalan SS15/8,
47500 Subang Jaya
Selangor, MALAYSIA

Email : career@taylors.edu.my

JOB VACANCIES AT UMEA UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN

Umeå University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines.

Your complete application should include the requested documents in the job listing. If you apply to more than one position, you should send all documents for every position, so the respective department can have the chance to review your submittal in its entirety. It is important to mark your application with the appropriate reference number.

The university saves application documents, including attachments, for two years. If desired, the documents can be returned. Documents sent electronically should be in pdf or word format. Applications for professors, senior lecturers and PhD student positions should be sent in paper form, not electronically, if mentioned.

Current Vacancies

[2009-06-17] Postdoctoral fellow

[2009-06-17] Two Postdoctoral Fellows in Environmental Chemistry, 2 years

[2009-06-12] Two PhD student positions in Sociology

[2009-06-09] 6 forskarassistenter/6 positions as Assistant Professor

[2009-06-08] Professor in Literacy

[2009-06-08] Professor in ICT, Media and Learning

[2009-06-08] Professor in Special Education

[2009-06-08] Professor in Measurement and Evaluation (profile Evaluation)

[2009-06-08] Professor in Measurement and Evaluation (profile Measurement)

[2009-06-08] PhD Student Position in Theoretical Physics at Integrated Science Lab (IceLab)

[2009-06-08] Postdoctoral fellowships in the area Biotechnology for the biorefinery

[2009-06-04] PhD position(s) in the subject of Medical Science with an orientation towards: Anatomy

[2009-06-03] Three PhD positions in chemistry

[2009-06-02] Post Doc Position in Lens Developmental Biology

[2009-06-01] Ph.D. student position in Chemisty at Computational Life Science Cluster

[2009-05-28] PhD student position in Molecular Biology

[2009-05-26] Postdoctoral position in wireless multimedia sensor networks (2 years)

[2009-05-26] PhD student position in theoretical physics

[2009-05-20] PhD position in Molecular Microbiology

[2009-05-05] Assistant professor in the field of printable solar cells

[2009-04-30] Four PhD studentships

[2009-03-19] Post-doctoral position at the Department of Medical Biosciences, Pathology


TO APPLY

To apply for the above positions, click here.

Postdoc position in Computational Mathematics in Portugal

The UTAustin-Portugal Program and the Department of Mathematics of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra (under the project below) invite applications for an one-year Postdoctoral Position in Computational Mathematics, beginning October 2009.

The focus of the research is on imaging sciences and scientific computing. It involves variational image processing, image analysis, partial differential equations, numerical analysis, optimization, visualization, and inverse problems in imaging, with applications in medicine and emphasis on endoscopic images.

Applicants should have a PhD in Mathematics or Computational Sciences and Engineering (preferably obtained after December 31, 2006). The position obeys to the Portuguese scholarship system and the corresponding salary is €1495 per month (tax free). No teaching duties are associated with the position.

Applicants should send by email to isabelf@mat.uc.pt the following information:

* curriculum vitae (publication list included)
* statement of research interests (one page maximum, describing concisely scientific interests)
* names and email-addresses of at least two scientists willing to provide references.

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2009.

This position is funded by the research project UTAustin/MAT/0009/2008 (UTAustin-Portugal
Program, http://www.utaustinportugal.org).

Contact for further information: Isabel M. Narra Figueiredo (http://www.mat.uc.pt/~isabelf).