CE marking

CE marking is a legal requirement for medical devices intended for sale in Europe. The CE marking certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements.

There are three European CE marking directives that specifically apply to medical devices manufacturers:

1.)The Medical Devices Directive (MDD) applies to all general medical devices not covered by the Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive or the In Vitro Diagnostics Directive.
2.)The Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive (AIMDD) applies to all active devices and related accessories intended to be permanently implanted in humans.
3.)The In Vitro Diagnostics Directive (IVDD) applies to all devices and kits used away from the patient to make a diagnosis of patient medical conditions.

 The marking is mandatory for products sold not only within the 27 countries of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) but more generally within all countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) which also includes the 4 countries of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, including Switzerland although it is not a member of the EEA), as well as within Turkey (as a result of the non-agricultural European Union-Turkey Customs Union).

Symbols Used in Medical Device Packaging and Labeling

 Symbol for "Serial Number." This symbol shall be followed by, or above, the manufacturer's serial number.

Symbol for "Batch Code." This symbol shall be adjacent to the manufacturer's batch code. The batch code may also be referred to as the lot number or batch number.

 Symbol for "Manufacturer." This symbol shall be adjacent to the name and address of the manufacturer.

Symbol indicating the "date of manufacture." The symbol shall be adjacent to the date that the product was manufactured, expressed as four digits for the year and two digits for the month and where appropriate, two digits for the day.

Symbol that may be used in place of the statement "CAUTION: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician."

Symbol for "Use By." This symbol shall be adjacent to the expiration date, as given in EN 28601, expressed as four digits for the year and two digits for the month and where appropriate, two digits for the day. This symbol is intended to indicate that the device should not be used after the end of the month shown, or the day, if applicable.

Symbol for sterile medical devices processed using aseptic techniques.

Symbol for method of sterilization using ethylene oxide.

Symbol for method of sterilization using irradiation.

Symbol for the method of sterilization using vaporized hydrogen peroxide.

Symbol for method of sterilization using steam or dry heat.

Symbol indicating that the device has not been sterilized.

Symbol for "do not re-use," "single use," or "use only once."

Symbol for "Caution, consult accompanying documents" or "Attention, see instructions for use."

Symbol for "Consult instructions for use" or "Consult operating instructions."

Symbol for "Authorized Representative in the European Community." This symbol shall be adjacent to the name and address of the authorized representative in the European Community. The address is not required on an immediate container unless the immediate container is the outer container.

Symbol for "temperature limitation." The upper and lower temperature limits will be indicated on either side of the symbol.

This symbol is a mandatory marking for devices entering the European market to indicate conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. The symbol may be accompanied by a four-digit identification number of the notified body. The vertical dimensions may not be less than 5 mm high.

Symbol for "non-ionizing radiation." All equipment and systems that include RF transmitters or that intentionally apply RF electromagnetic energy for diagnosis or treatment must be labeled with this symbol.

Symbol for "Shock protection type (B, BF, CF)."

Symbol indicating "Not for general waste." For European Union (EU) States, this symbol should be used to mark devices that are reusable and not contaminated at the end of the device life.

Symbol indicating to "Keep away from sunlight."

Symbol used to indicate that the product should be kept dry.

Symbol indicating that the device is "fragile" and should be handled with care.

Symbol indicating that the product packaging is able to be recycled.

Note:

Symbols were derived from "ISO 15223 Medical Devices - Symbols to be Used with Medical Device Labels, Labelling and Information to be Supplied," "Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 Concerning Medical Devices," "Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 on Active Implantable Medical Devices," and " Council Directive 98/79/EC of 27 October 1998 on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices."

IEC 60878 SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN MEDICAL PRACTICE

ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS OF PIPING INSTRUMENTATION

ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

Successful applicants will join one of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research laboratories for a minimum of eight weeks between late May and August. Some flexibility in scheduling exists to accommodate individual student needs. Start dates are determined by the selecting officials and other institute staff.

Click here to download the Student Handbook of Summer Research program.

Who is eligible? 
High school, undergraduates, and graduate programs available

Date of  Program : Summer

Deadline: March 1

Apply

Click here to apply

BIOPAC SYSTEMS IN INDIA & BIOPAC SYSTEM CATALOGS, MANUALS

BIOPAC MP100 is the total solution for a wide variety of scientific applications & research including human, animal, organ and tissue studies. Biopac MP100 system includes a high performance data acquisitions unit plus ampilifiers, electrodes, transducers and consumable items required to run a specified number of lessons for each particular discipline.

MP SYSTEM  provides a flexible tool for your research needs. The system is modular in design and you can choose the parameters of your interest. A combination for ECG, EEG, EMG, Temperature, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry, Cardiac Output etc. It includes hardware and software that can be used to record data from human subjects, animals or tissue preparations.

List of MP SYSTEM users worldwide
List of Biopac Student Lab users worldwide

BIOPAC SYSYEMS are working at more than one hundred five locations in India, including AIIMS, DIPAS, UCMS, LHMC,CDRI, St.John, NIN, IMS BHU, Ranbaxy, Cadila, Lupin and other 105 locations in India.

DOWNLOAD CATALOG :

1.) Research Catalog : AcqKnowledge & MP150/MP150

2.) Biopac Student Lab Catalog : Biopac Student Lab & MP36/35/30

3.) Biopac Science Lab - MP40 Catalog : Biopac Science Lab & MP40 - Secondary Education

4.) MRI Catalog : MRI Research

5.) VR & Stimulus Catalog : VR & Stimulus Presentation

The sole authorized representative of BIOPAC SYSTEM in India is :

GENTECH MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION (P) LTD.
B-116 & B-117, R.G.Complex, D.B.Gupta Road, Motia Khan, Paharganj, New Delhi- 110 055. 
Ph : 011-47563575, 23550371, Fax : 011-47563576
E-mail : gentechmd@yahoo.com 

LIST OF BIOPAC SYSTEM MANUALS

Research
 
 AcqKnowledge 3.9 Software Guide
 AcqKnowledge 4 Software Guide (MP150 and Vista or Mac)
 AcqKnowledge Tutorial
 BioHarness User Guide: Multi-parameter Telemetry or Logging
 Eye Tracker - Scene Camera Guide
 Eye Tracker - ViewPoint Manual
 Head-Mounted Display (HMD3) User Guide
 MP Hardware Guide
 NIBP100A (Vasotrac) Noninvasive BP System User Guide
 NIBP100B (Fusion) Noninvasive BP System User Guide

Higher Education
 
 BSL 3.7.5 (MP45) Tutorial - English
 BSL Data Reports
 BSL Data Reports - French
 BSL Data Reports - Italian
 BSL Data Reports - Japanese
 BSL Data Reports - Spanish
 BSL Hardware Guide
 BSL Lesson 12 updated procedure
 BSL Lesson Sample - English
 BSL Lesson Sample - French
 BSL Lesson Sample - Italian
 BSL Lesson Sample - Japanese
 BSL Lesson Sample - Spanish
 BSL PRO Software Guide
 BSL PRO Tutorial
 BSL Tutorial - English
 BSL Tutorial - French
 BSL Tutorial - Italian
 BSL Tutorial - Japanese
 BSL Tutorial - Spanish
 Dauzat - Manuel de travaux pratiques physiologie humaine
 Fox - Laboratory Guide to Human Physiology
 Marieb - Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual
 Pflanzer - Experimental Laboratory Physiology, BIOPAC Lab Exercises
 Sarikas - Laboratory Investigations in Anatomy and Physiology
 Wood - Laboratory Manual for Anatomy & Physiology

Secondary Education
 
 Biopac Science Lab Audio Adapter Compatibility Guide
 Biopac Science Lab Lesson Summaries
 Biopac Science Lab Quick Guide
 Biopac Science Lab Setup Guide
 MP40 Hardware Guide

 
 

Students Guide To USA Universities

Click here to download the Students Guide to US Universities

List of USA Universities having Biomedical Engineering

The Catholic University Of America
University Of Alabama - Birmingham
Stanford University
University Of California - Davis
University Of California - Irvine
University Of California - Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
University Of Connecticut
Florida International University, Miami
University Of Florida
Mercer University
University Of Iowa
Illinois Institute Of Technology
Northwestern University, Evanston
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Purdue University
Rose-hulman Institute Of Technology
Louisiana Tech University
Tulane University LA
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
University Of Massachusetts Medical School
Boston University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Johns Hopkins University
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mayo Graduate School, Rochester
Washington University In St. Louis
University Of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Duke University
Dartmouth College, Hanover
New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey, New Brunswick C
University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Suny (the State University Of New York), Stony Brook
Columbia University
Cornell University, Ithaca
The Ohio State University
University Of Akron
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland State University
Thomas Jefferson University
Carnegie Mellon University
Brown University
University Of MemphisUniversity Of Tennessee--health Science Center
Vanderbilt University
Texas Am University, College Station
University Of Texas - Arlington
University Of Texas - Austin
University Of Texas Medical Branch
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
University Of VirginiaVirginia Commonwealth University
Marquette University
Milwaukee School Of Engineering

European Charlemagne Youth Prize

The European Charlemagne Youth Prize, which is jointly organised by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, is granted to projects undertaken by people between 16 and 30 years old. The winning projects should serve as role models for young people living in Europe and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community. Youth exchange programmes, artistic and Internet projects with a European dimension are amongst the projects selected.

Total prize money of 10,000 Euros

The three winning projects will be awarded funding of €5,000, €3,000, and €2,000 respectively. They will also be invited to visit the European Parliament.

Application forms and guidelines are available on the European Charlemagne Youth Prize website at: . http://www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu/view/en/introduction.html

Deadline for submitting projects: 22 January 2010

The best three projects will then be selected in two steps.
First phase: national juries consisting of at least two MEPs and one representative of a youth organisation will select a national winner from each of the 27 EU Member States by 5 March 2010.
Second phase: A European jury, consisting of three MEPs, the President of the European Parliament and four representatives of the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, will select the winner from the 27 projects submitted by national juries by 8 April 2010.

The prizes 

The prizes for the best three projects will be presented by the President of the European Parliament and a representative of the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of  Aachen. The three winners will also be invited to visit the European Parliament in Brussels or in Strasbourg. Representatives of the 27 national projects will be invited to the award ceremony in Aachen, Germany, on 11 May 2010.

PhD Studentships in University of Hertfordshire

Applications are invited from candidates with good first degrees in computer science, information technology, electronic engineering, physics, biology or other relevant disciplines to join projects as research students for a three year period in the following areas.

1. Algebraic Semiotics of User Interface Design
2. Applications of Neural Networks and Other Machine Learning Techniques
3. Assistive, Rehabilitative and Assessment Robotics
4. Associative Memory in a Detailed Model of Cerebral Cortex
5. Biocomputation
6. Computational Linguistics of Human-Robot Interaction
7. Computational Models of Intracellular Signalling in Neurons
8. Concurrent Dynamic Compilation Based on Statistical Data
9. Efficient Data Parallel Evaluation of Functional Programs
10. High Performance Processor Design
11. Information-Driven Self-Organization of Agents and Agent Collectives
12. Intelligent Virtual Agents
13. Mutual Authentication in Online Transactions
14. N-bit Integer Support for Improved Concurrency
15. Security and Integrity in Distributed Systems
16. Social and Humanoid Robots as Assistants and Companions
17. StrEq --- Programming in Equations
18. The Evolution of Emotions and their Expression in Autonomous Agents and Robots

Successful candidates may be eligible for a research studentship award from the University (equivalent to £13,290 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK student fees).

Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognized as excellent by the latest Research Assessment Exercise, with 55% of the research submitted being rated as world leading or internationally excellent. The Science and Technology Research Institute provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialized and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training opportunities.

Application forms should be returned to
Mrs Lorraine Nicholls,
Research Student Administrator,
STRI, University of Hertfordshire,
College Lane, Hatfield,
Herts, AL10 9AB,
Tel: 01707 286083,
l.nicholls @ herts.ac.uk.

The short-listing process will begin on 27 November 2009. Interviews will be held in the second week in December.

India LabVIEW 2009 Conference

• Learn about how you can use LabVIEW 2009 for your test, industrial control & design applications!
• Explore key new features in the LabVIEW modules and toolkits
• Witness the launch of the First Ever India 2009 Graphical System Design Achievement Awards – A tribute in recognition of our customers who have successfully developed applications using NI Products
• NI Training and Certification: National Instruments training and certification programs deliver the fastest, most certain route to increased proficiency and productivity
• The Indian labVIEW Community is coming together! Be part of this knowledge sharing forum across 27 cities in India and network with over 1000 engineers and scientists!

Click Here to Register for Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Coimbatore

Click Here to Register for Rest of the Cities

LIST OF CITIES, DATE & VENUES 
Coimbatore 26th Nov, Thursday Jennys Club, Opp CIT Avinashi Road, Coimbatore Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore
Mumbai 27th Nov, Friday InterContinental - The Lalit Mumbai, Sahar Airport Road, Mumbai–400059
Hyderabad 01st Dec, Tuesday Taj Deccan, Road #1, Banjara hills, Hyderabad - 500034   
Ahmedabad 01st Dec, Tuesday Savorar Portico, Bhawan's College road,Ahmedabad-380001  
Kolkata 04th Dec, Friday The Park, #17, Park Street, Kolkata-700016   
Madurai 04th Dec, Friday HOTEL GERMANUS, No.28, By-Pass Road, Madurai   
Pondicherry 08th Dec, Tuesday Athiti 126, S.V. Patel Road, Pondicherry-605001   
Mysore 11th Dec, Friday HOTEL PRESIDENT 2723, Near Harding Circle, Bangalore Nilgiri Road   
Chandigarh 11th Dec, Friday THE PICCADILY, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22-B, Chandigarh   
Trivandrum 15th Dec, Tuesday THE Muthoot Plaza, Thiruvananthapuram   
Noida 15th Dec, Tuesday MOSAIC HOTELS, C-1, Sector - 18, Noida   
Aurangabad 18th Dec, Friday HOTEL VITS, Railwat Station Road, Aurangabad   
Lucknow 18th Dec, Friday LA PLACE SAROVAR PORTICO, 6, Shahnajaf Road, Hazratganj, Lucknow
Baroda 22nd Dec, Tuesday HOTEL EXPRESS tower, RC dutt Road, Vadodara
Vizag 22nd Dec, Tuesday HOTEL DASPALLA, 28/2/48, Surya Bagh. Visakhapatnam
Surat 5th Jan, Tuesday TEX PALAZZO, Ring Road, Sanjay Nagar, Surat
Thane 5th Jan, Tuesday TLBS Marg, Gokul Nagar, Thane (W) 400601"
Trichy 8th Jan, Friday Hotel Breeze Residency, 3/14, McDonald's Road,Trichy - 620001
Jamshedpur 8th Jan, Friday FORTUNE HOTEL CENTRE POINT 2, Inner Circle Road, Bistupur, Jamshedpur
Cochin 12th Jan, Tuesday HOTEL Travencore court, Warriam Road, Ernakulam,Kochi - 16
Ranchi 12th Jan, Tuesday Yuvraj palace, Ranchi
Bhuvaneshwar 15th Jan, Friday SWOSTI PREMIUM, P-1, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneshwar


FREE CLAD Test will be conducted at 5:30 PM at the LabVIEW Conference 2009. 
To register: 
Email: 
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LabVIEW Modules and Toolkits

LabVIEW Modules 
 
LabVIEW Application Builder
LabVIEW MathScript RT Module
LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module
LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control Module
LabVIEW DSP Module
NI LabVIEW Embedded Development Module for ADI Blackfin Processors
LabVIEW Embedded Module for ARM Microcontrollers
LabVIEW FPGA Module
LabVIEW Microprocessor SDK Module
LabVIEW Real-Time Module
LabVIEW Simulation Module
LabVIEW SoftMotion Development Module
LabVIEW StateChart Module
LabVIEW Touch Panel Module
NI Vision Development Module
LabVIEW Mobile Module
NI LabVIEW Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Module Pioneer

LabVIEW Toolkits

LabVIEW Unit Test Framework
LabVIEW Desktop Execution Trace Toolkit
LabVIEW DataFinder Toolkit
LabVIEW Advanced Signal Processing Toolkit
LabVIEW Control Design Toolkit
LabVIEW Digital Filter Design Toolkit
LabVIEW DSP Test Integration Toolkit for TI DSPs
LabVIEW Enterprise Connectivity Toolkit
LabVIEW Express VI Development Toolkit
GPS Simulation Toolkit
GPS Toolkit
LabVIEW Math Interface Toolkit
NI Modulation Toolkit for LabVIEW
NI Signal Analysis Toolkit for Fixed WiMAX
NI Signal Generation Toolkit for Fixed WiMAX
Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite
LabVIEW Order Analysis Toolkit
LabVIEW PID Control Toolkit
NI Real-Time Execution Trace Toolkit for LabVIEW
LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office
LabVIEW Simulation Interface Toolkit
NI Sound and Vibration Toolkit
NI Spectral Measurements Toolkit
LabVIEW State Diagram Toolkit
LabVIEW System Identification Toolkit
LabVIEW Test Executive
LabVIEW VI Analyzer
NI WLAN Analysis Toolkit
NI WLAN Generation Toolkit

PhD - Nanoscale Analysis of Living Cells at Cambridge

Vacancy Reference No: MA05987

A PhD studentship is available from October 2010 to work under the supervision of Professor David Klenerman in Cambridge and Professor Yuri Korchev at Imperial College. The project builds on our previous work using nanopipettes and ultrasensitive fluorescence to develop general ways to map the spatial distribution of target analytes on the nanoscale and hence miniaturise analytical chemical and biochemical analysis. The project will focus on developing a method to add a femtolitre of solution close to a surface, or in a living cell, using a nanopipette and then either follow the changes that take place on addition of the solution using ultrasensitive fluorescencence and electrophysiological methods.

Applicants should have, or be about to receive, an honours degree (at least II.1 or equivalent) in chemistry, physics, or other relevant discipline. Applications from students with a strong physical science background that want to apply nanotechnology to biophysical and biological problems are encouraged, since training in biology will be provided during the PhD. The studentships offer tuition fees and a maintenance grant at standard Research Council rates. Owing to restrictions on funding, the studentship is not available to citizens of non-EU countries.

Applications should include a CV, and contact details for two professional referees, and should be sent to Professor David Klenerman, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: dk10012@cam.ac.uk).

* Limit of tenure: 3.5.years

Closing date: 31 January 2010.

Faculty Position in Bioengineering Sciences at Texas

Position: Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Bioengineering Sciences and Translational Research
Organization: Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry
Location: Dallas, Texas
Deadline: open

Description:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Baylor College of Dentistry(http://bcd.tamhsc.edu/education/biomedicalsciences.html), a component of the Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas, is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. The Department is expanding its cadre of translational scientists to further bridge the gap between basic and clinical approaches in dental and craniofacial research. The Department is particularly interested in enhancing its well developed research programs in mineralized tissue biology, neuroscience, and craniofacial development. The Department expects to hire two new faculty by the fall semester 2010 and applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Qualifications:

A PhD or DDS/PhD in bioengineering is preferred with background in one or more of the following areas: biomimetic scaffold design, nanostructured materials, stem cell mediated approaches to tissue regeneration, pharmacology, 3-D delivery systems, and drug release devices. Candidates must have an interest in applying these interests to dental and craniofacial research areas, such as nanobioengineering approaches for bone, tooth, and periodontium; biomimetic approaches to novel implant design; biological interfaces for delivery of therapeutics including TMJ therapeutics; and device design, optimization analysis, and modeling. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to establish an independent research program and to procure extramural funding. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate the skills needed for the clinical translation of laboratory discoveries and the willingness to interface with clinical faculty. Partial funding for these positions is provided by a new P30 award from the NIDCR entitled Baylor’s Program for Bioengineering Sciences and Translational Research “B-BEST.” To fulfill the requirement of this program, candidates must not have previously held a tenure-track faculty position.

Contact: 

Paul C. Dechow, PhD
Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry
Department of Biomedical Sciences
3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246
Phone: 2143707229
Fax: 2148744538
Email: pdechow@bcd.tamhsc.edu


Please electronically (PDF format) submit a curriculum vita, summary of current research activities, statement of career goals, teaching philosophy, and the contact information for at least 3 individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested to: baylorposition@bcd.tamhsc.edu and pdechow@bcd.tamhsc.edu

Molecular Imaging Fellow - Atlanta

Position: Molecular Imaging Fellow – Senior Associate Position
Organization: Emory University
Location: Atlanta, GA

Description:

Emory University is accepting applications for a Molecular Imaging Research fellowship. The term of the fellowship may be for one year to two years, depending on the training objectives of the fellow. The fellow will spend 100% of his or her time dedicated to research and academic pursuits to advance molecular imaging in a vibrant teaching environment and an opportunity to work with advanced technology including dedicated PET-MR, high field strength MR, optical imaging devices, and a full nanotechnology infrastructure in cooperation with Georgia Institute of Technology. State of the art equipment also includes cyclotron and animal facilities and imaging devices. The successful MD level candidate will either have completed or is in good standing in an ACGME radiology residency or fellowship. Consideration will be given to those candidates who have a strong research background, such as MD-PhDs. The fellow will report to a thesis board composed of four mentors from the following areas: Optical Imaging and Phototherapy, MR, Nanotechnology and NanoMedicine and Nuclear Medicine. The selected fellow will plan and execute 1-2 research projects utilizing resources at Emory with the specific goal of bridging established clinical modalities such as PET and/or MR with emerging fields such as optical imaging and/or nanotechnology. The fellow will benefit from attending didactic lectures and seminars offered through the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the Division of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the Winship Cancer Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, as well as other internal and external speakers.

Qualifications:

The successful MD or PhD level candidate will either have completed or is in good standing in a radiology residency or fellowship. Consideration will be given to those candidates who have a strong research background, such as MD-PhDs. The fellow will report to a thesis board composed of four mentors from the following areas: Optical Imaging and Phototherapy, MR, Nanotechnology and NanoMedicine and Nuclear Medicine.

Contact: 
Dr. Baowei Fei
Emory University
Center for Systems Imaging,
Department of Radiology
1841 Clifton Road NE
Phone: 404-712-5649
Email: bfei@emory.edu

Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Engineering at New York

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Engineering
Organization: CCNY and NIH
Location: New York City and DC
Deadline: 01/01/10

Description:
 
The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City University of New York (CCNY campus) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Engineering. The research focuses on the effects of electrical stimulation on human brain function for therapeutic and performance enhancing purposes. The work is closely coupled with development of a new medical device for electro-therapy. This is a collaborative research project between the labs of Lucas C. Parra, Marom Bikson (CCNY) and Eric M. Wassermann (NIH). The work will be performed at CCNY in New York City and the National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke in Bethesda. The experimental work involves non-invasive electrical stimulation and EEG recordings in healthy volunteers.

Qualifications:
 
They can envision two types of candidates, those with experience in performing human subject experiments and/or psychophysics, or those with a strong quantitative and signal analysis background. Anticipated starting date is 1/1/2010. The position is supported by a 18 month grant from the DARPA Accelerated Learning Program. Please send your CV to parra@ccny.cuny.edu.

Contact: 
Lucas C. Parra, Ph.D.
The City College of the City University of New York
160 Convent Ave., New York, NY 10031

Phone: 212 650 7211
Fax: 212 650 6727
Email: parra@ccny.cuny.edu

Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position in Virgina University

Position: Biomedical Engineering Faculty Position
Organization: Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU
Location: Richmond, VA 23284
Deadline: 18-Dec-09

Description:

The Biomedical Engineering Department at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications from qualified candidates for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for Fall 2010. Faculty candidates should have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline. Candidates are expected to teach courses in the program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; to interact with faculty in Biomedical Engineering, medicine, and engineering; and to develop and conduct externally funded biomedical research. Current areas of interest include topics related to biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical instrumentation, and biomedical signal processing.


Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University offers the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees and collaborates closely with clinicians and biomedical scientists on the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) campus of the university in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The MCV campus is the nation’s fourth largest medical academic campus.


Interested individuals should forward their resume, the names and contact information for at least three professional references, and a statement of teaching and research interests to:

Dr. Jennifer Wayne, Chair of Search Committee
Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 843067
Richmond, VA 23284-3067

This position will remain open until filled.
 

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician Job in Tobyhanna

Position: BMET Position
Organization: GRSi
Location: Tobyhanna Army Depot
Deadline: 30 Nov '09

Description:

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technician poisition available supporting the United States Army Medical Material Agency(USAMMA). This position will require the BMET to repair all Biomedical Equipment that is introduced to the Army Depot. More information available upon request.

Qualifications:
 
A.A.S in Biomedical Equipment Repair Or DoD Degree from Sheppard, AFB or Aurora, CO (Military Training) Required 2 Years Experience or more (Required).

Contact: 

Steve
GRSi
5936 elmer Derr Road
Phone: 301-668-6202
Email: steve.sarmanian@grsi.com

Program Analyst Job in Los Angeles

Position: Program Analyst
Organization: UCLA Neurosurgery
Location: Los Angeles

Description:
 
An experienced software engineer with architect design capability is invited to apply for a program analyst position offered by the department of Neurosurgery at UCLA. This position is created to lead the effort of translating biomedical informatics research done at the Neural Systems and Dynamics Lab (NSDL) into well crafted software tools and systems that will be shared by a larger research community and/or used by clinical practitioners for improving their workflow and achieving better utilization of biomedical information including continuous physiological signals, medical images, and clinical variables.

Qualifications:

Are experienced in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance medical information processing systems; have experience in designing and implementing configurable software plugins; experience in TCP/IP/UDP socket programming is desired; fluent in more than one of the following languages/ application development systems: C++, Java , C#, SQL, ASP.Net, Visual Studio, QT, Flex, SQL Server, data integration service, and Matlab. Experience and knowledge of some of the following topics is a big plus: digital signal processing, machine learning, predictive model markup language, HL7, DICOM, and SNOMED.

Contact: 
Xiao Hu, Ph.D.
UCLA Neurosurgery
Neural Systems and Dynamics Lab
http://neurosurgery.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=871
Phone: 310-498-6139
Email: xhu@mednet.ucla.edu

1 year fellowship in the Center for Pharmaceutical and Molecular Imaging

A one-year fellowship in the Center for Pharmaceutical and Molecular Imaging is offered to radiologists and radiology trainees to study the applications of contrast media in magnetic resonance imaging and optical imaging. The experience includes work in the laboratory with animal imaging as well as participation in clinical studies. The fellow is a member of a multi-disciplinary group including radiologists, chemists, pharmacologists, and MRI specialists. The position is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of scientific investigations and a broad exposure to MR imaging and molecular imaging for candidates interested in an academic career. The fellow will work with faculty in the Clinical MRI Section and will be encouraged to develop new projects and to actively participate in ongoing protocols.
The Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco offers four one-year positions in biomedical imaging research. The Department has a long record of excellence in clinical and academic radiology, with substantive extra-mural funding, and the University provides a fertile ground for interdisciplinary collaboration with numerous outstanding basic scientists and clinicians already engaged in cutting edge imaging research. The program is sponsored by a grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (1 T32 EB001631-04), and is designed to give radiologists-in-training and junior nuclear medicine physicians the skills required to become independent clinical scientific investigators and leaders in academic biomedical imaging. The Program includes formal training in Clinical Research, Biostatistical Methods, and Grant Writing. Trainees will complete one year of full-time dedicated research supplemented by appropriate core and project-specific coursework in one of 4 systematic tracks (Abdominal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, and Molecular/Nuclear Medicine) followed by an additional clinical fellowship with 40% dedicated research time in the associated Section. The systematic tracks are based on existing sections in the UCSF Department of Radiology that have an ongoing and established commitment to multidisciplinary collaborative research in biomedical imaging, although the Program emphasizes flexibility and alternative approaches may be possible according to individual interests. Mentorship and supervision will be provided by teams incorporating radiologists, basic scientists, and clinicians. The Department provided state of the art imaging facilities with extensive laboratory support.

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for the program, an applicant must:

• be a citizen of the U.S. or permanent resident.
• have an MD degree (or be in or completing an approved radiology or nuclear medicine residency program.  

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a cover letter including a description of their research interests, and three letters of references to:

Fergus Coakley, MD
Training Grant Program Director
UCSF Department of Radiology
505 Parnassus Avenue
Room M372, Box 0628
San Francisco, CA 94143-0628

All applications will be reviewed by the Training Grant Selection Committee, and applicants may be invited to interview.

Stipend levels are in accordance with NIH guidelines based on years of postdoctoral experience and may be supplemented.

Functional Neurogenetics: Diploma / Masters Thesis Projects

The Laboratory of Functional Neurogenetics, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Germany offers Diploma / Masters thesis projects. Research topics of these experimental biology studies are in the field of molecular genetics of age-related neurodegenerative proteinopathies, with particular emphasis on Parkinson's disease:

CYTOSKELETAL TRAFFICKING AND AGGREGATION OF α-SYNUCLEIN

The neuropathological hallmark of Parkinson's and related diseases are so-called Lewy bodies, which are largely composed of misfolded α-synuclein protein. Neurons have evolved complex cellular and molecular defense mechanisms against such unfolded protein stress. Intracellular transport of misfolded proteins to compartments with high local refolding and degradation capacity (aggresomes, proteasomes, autophagosomes) is particularly important for the large projecting neurons. We investigate the microtubular transport machinery that mediates retrograde axonal transport of the synaptic protein α-synuclein in transfected cell lines, virally transduced primary neuron cultures, the nematode worm Caenorhabditits elegans and transgenic mice, with particular emphasis on histone deacetylases and sirtuins.

Methods include C. elegans culture and genetics, live fluorescence imaging and advanced microscopy, molecular cloning, cell transfection and culture, RNA silencing and molecular pharmacology, protein analysis and enzyme assays.

REGULATION OF UBIQUITIN LIGASES

Impairments of cellular protein degradation systems (proteasome, lysosome/autophagosome) contribute to the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. We investigate the ubiquitin ligase parkin, the most common gene mutated in familial PD, as well as the seven-in-absentia homolog-1 and dorfin, two enzymes of the same class involved in PD. Cooperative actions of these enzymes with respect to ligation of ubiquitin and related modifiers are studied in cell-free assays, transfected cell lines, and C. elegans. We wish to understand the molecular mechanisms of aggregation-prone protein catabolism.

Methods include molecular cloning, recombinant protein production, yeast 2-hybrid technology, cell transfection and culture, immunoprecipitation / immunoblotting, and enzyme assays.


Interested Applicants Please Contact:

Prof. Dr. Philipp Kahle (Philipp.Kahle@Uni-Tuebingen.de)
Dr. Wolfdieter Springer (Wolfdieter.Springer@klinikum.uni-tuebingen.de)

PhD - Cellular Neurology

The Department of Cellular Neurology at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research in Tübingen, Germany, is seeking a motivated PhD Student with an interest in studying transgenic mouse models of cerebral amyloid angiopathy.

The position involves collaboration with other lab members in the investigation of the molecular pathogenesis of cerebral amyloidosis and related neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

Previous experience in the field and fluent English would be considered an asset.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to Mathias Jucker (mathias.jucker@uni-tuebingen.de)

PhD Student Position - Functional Neurogenetics at Tubingen

The Laboratory of Functional Neurogenetics at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Tübingen (Germany) offers now or later 2009 a full time PhD Student Position.

The project is to study the mechanisms of neuronal dysfunction caused by pathological phosphorylation (with emphasis on the recently discovered polo-like kinases) and aggregation of the Parkinson's disease protein α-synuclein and explore immune therapeutic approaches. Transgenic mice and cell cultures are the primary model systems for this project. Methods include behavioral assays, experimental neuropathology, and a wide range of molecular, cellular and biochemical methods, as well as advanced imaging techniques.

They are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented enthusiastic individual with a strong background in neuroscience animal research and molecular cell biology. Successful applicants will be enrolled in an Initial Training Network of the European Union 7th Framework Program and the Graduate Training Center of Neuroscience, University of Tübingen. Non-German residents, preferentially European citizens are eligible.

Interested individuals with a diploma/masters degree in life sciences (e.g. neuroscience, biology) are invited to send applications to:

Prof. Dr. Philipp Kahle
Laboratory of Functional Neurogenetics
Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
Otfried Müller Str. 27
72076 Tübingen, Germany
E-Mail: philipp.kahle@uni-tuebingen.de
http://www.hih-tuebingen.de/nd/research/funct-neurogenet/
www.neuroschool-tuebingen.de

PhD in Bio/NanoPhotonics at University College Dublin

A number of PhD and post-doc positions are currently open in several research topics as listed below. for further information contact the Bio/NanoPhotonics group leader Dr James Rice (james.rice@ucd.ie).

Photonics in DNA based nanomaterials

Studying and controlling optical processes in DNA hybrid nanomaterials using nano-optics. Studying the exciton processes in these materials and applying these processes to bioimaging.

Nanoscale chemical mapping for bioimaging

Developing and applying methods to enable chemical mapping of materials by combining scanning probe methods and optics. Such mythology enables detailed information of material composition on the nanoscale and also nanoscale optical processes.

Bio-nanomaterial photovoltaics

This project centres on developing a novel nanomaterial system based on a combination of bio and inorganic nanomaterials to form a bio-hetromaterial design. Studies of the optical and charge transport properties of the hetrosystem will be undertaken. 

Contact james.rice@ucd.ie for more information on these positions

Ph.D. Student Position in Drug Delivery / Pharmaceutical Sciences – University of Texas at Austin

Position:	Ph.D. Student Position in Drug Delivery / Pharmaceutical Sciences – Austin, TX
Organization:	University of Texas at Austin
Location:	Austin, TX
Deadline:	18-Dec 09

Description:

PhD Graduate students are sought to fill open positions in drug delivery, nanomedicine, and pharmaceutical sciences at University of Texas at Austin. The PhD student will work within the Division of Pharmaceutics of the College of Pharmacy. In 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked the college among the elite programs of pharmaceutical education in the country. The college is situated in the heart of the Austin campus and has approximately 100 graduate students. The available position(s) will focus on the development of novel methods for drug delivery to the airways. They will contribute to the understanding and development of one or more projects that are ongoing in our lab and include: controlled release drug delivery, inhaler device engineering, nanomedicine applications in infectious disease, inhalable vaccines and powder science. Eligible candidates will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment and will obtain exceptional training to equip them with tools and experiences necessary to compete for jobs in either academia or the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications:

Applicants that have strong communication skills, laboratory experience, publications, or have obtained/expects to gain a Pharm.D. /Master degree, will be given preference. Interested applicants should submit a copy of their CV, a letter of intent, references, and other supporting documentation. Please visit our website to find out more about our Graduate Student program: http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/divisions/pharmaceutics/index.html
Applications and inquires should be sent to Dr Hugh Smyth at hsmyth@mail.utexas.edu with preference given to applications received before December 16, 2009. Please reference BM2009 in the subject line of emailed applications.

Contact:

	Hugh Smyth
	University of Texas/Austin
	College of Pharmacy
Phone:	512 471-3383
Email:	hsmyth@mail.utexas.edu

Biomedical Scientist-Microbiology/Molecular Biology Job in Ireland

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
To process samples and issue reports in accordance with written procedures. These should be processed within agreed turnaround times.
To maintain, calibrate and validate the instruments/assays assigned to the section according to written laboratory procedures.
To maintain regular inventory of all reagents and spare parts required in this section in order to ensure availability and future reagent usage prior to expiry dates.
To adhere to written internal and external quality control procedures in order to ensure the quality of the results.
Consults with laboratory supervisory staff prior to reporting grossly abnormal results and when an OUT OF CONTROL test run is encountered.
Prepares reagents as needed, maintains quality control records, compiles any required statistical data and maintains the cleanliness of work areas.
Knowledge in the proper preparation and storage of samples.
To file and archive raw data and worklists.
To reconcile returned invoices and purchase orders.
Participates in required Continuous Professional Education Programs, including conferences, internal journal club and lectures, as required.
To carry out specific tasks relevant to the general running of the laboratory as assigned by senior personnel.
Authority to order reagents which have been authorised by Finance and the Assoc. Director/General Manager.
Contact engineers to arrange for the service of the instruments of his/ her responsibility as instructed by senior personnel.
Validate or reject results in the LIMS (Flexsite) through the interpretation of internal quality control results, prior to review by senior personnel.
To release results in the temporary absence of BMS 3/4 or above. The relevant assistant supervisor must review all results released on the next working day.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A graduate diploma / diploma or degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science /Applied Science (Biology) including the study of Immunology, and/or Infectious Diseases or Medicine
or
A degree in Biological Science equivalent with relevant experience in the field of Molecular Biology (PCR) or Microbiology (Medical Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology) experience essential.
An alternative combination of experience, education, and training determined by management to be equivalent to the foregoing.

For more information on these opportunities call Linda on 01-2784671 for further information.

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarship

This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals. Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas.

These scholarships are supported and funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with University of Aberdeen.

Eligibility
To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen for a place starting in September 2010 and have firmly accepted an offer, either conditional or unconditional by 11 June 2010.

The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in September 2010 – it cannot be transferred to another institution.

Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.

How to Apply
A completed application form, transcript and one academic reference should be posted or emailed to:
Student Recruitment and Admissions
University of Aberdeen
University Office
King’s College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Email: sras@abdn.ac.uk

Timetable
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2010.

Notification of Awards
A Selection Committee will meet in late June 2010. Successful applicants will be informed by 30 July 2010.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE JOBS IN USA

Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States”. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.

Job Responsibilities:
In this research position you will plan, prioritize, and conduct laboratory experiments with minimal supervision. You should be able to adapt procedures from the literature and learn how to perform new methods rapidly and reproducibly. Additionally, you will maintain a detailed laboratory notebook, contribute to the analysis of results, and be comfortable presenting at internal meetings.


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, bio-, or biomedical engineering and 2 years of experience or a Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the area of protein and drug delivery formulations (i.e., microsphere production and characterization) would be highly desirable. Familiarity with hydrogels, tissue engineering, particle analysis, surface analysis and/or mechanical testing would also be beneficial.

Contact:
Robert J. Miller, Ph.D.
Vice President
Genzyme Drug & Biomaterial R & D
153 Second Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-434-3645
Fax: 781-675-4995

LIST OF BIOMEDICAL INTERNSHIPS

• Bioengineering Internships: http://bioeng.berkeley.edu/content/category/10/53/168/ 
• Bioengineering Summer Research and Internship Experiences: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/be/undergrad/SummerInternships.html 
• Biomedical Engineering Co-op/Internships: http://webmail.aol.com/34865/aol/en-us/Suite.aspx
• General Research Search Engine: http://www.igert.org/summer.asp 
University Internships
• ASPIRE and QoLT Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Pittsburgh/Human Engineering Research Laboratories: http://www.herlpitt.org/Internships/aspire.htm
• Auburn University - REU in Micro/Nano-Structured Materials, Therapeutics, and Devices http://eng.auburn.edu/programs/chen/research/micronanoreu/index.html
• Boston University - College of Engineering - Research Experience for Undergraduates: http://www.bu.edu/eng/reu/
• Boston University - Research Experience for Undergraduates: http://www.bu.edu/eng/reu/bme/
• Case Western Reserve University REU in biomaterials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging, and neural engineering: http://bme.case.edu/reu/
• Clarkson University - REU: http://www.clarkson.edu/mae/reu_nano/index.html
• Clemson University - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://www.ces.clemson.edu/bio/bbsi/
• Clemson University - Summer Space Biomedical Research: http://www.ces.clemson.edu/bio/bbsi/
• Cornell University - REU for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering: http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/education/reu/research.html?pid=118
• Cornell University - REU for Nanotechnology: http://www.cns.cornell.edu/reu/index.html
• Cornell and Other Universities Nanobiotechnology Center REU http://www.reu.nnin.org/nnin11_login.php
• Drexel University - Sensors from design to implementation: http://www.mse.drexel.edu/Programs/SENSORS/Research/Default.aspx
• Drexel University - Research Experience in Advanced Materials: http://www.materials.drexel.edu/Programs/DREAM/
• Georgia Tech - Summer Undergrad Research in Engineering/Science Program: http://www.sure.gatech.edu/index.html
• Georgia Tech/Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissues: http://www.gtec.gatech.edu/reu/
• Harvard University - REU in Material Science and Engineering: http://reusite.seas.harvard.edu/application/
• Illinois Institute of Technology - REU for Diabetes: http://www.grad.iit.edu/reu/
• Illinois Institute of Technology - REU SURP: http://www.grad.iit.edu/research/exfundingstu.html#surf
• Iowa State University - REU in Biological Materials and Processes http://www.eng.iastate.edu/biomapreu/
• John Hopkins University - REU for Computer Integrated Surgery: http://www.cisst.org/undergraduate-programs
• John Hopkins University - REU in NanoBio Technology: http://inbt.jhu.edu/reu-nanobio.php
• Keck Graduate Institute - REU in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: http://www.kgi.edu/x1748.xml
• Louisiana Tech - REU Biomedical: http://www2.latech.edu/~sajones/REU%20Web%20Pages/Web%20Page.htm
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Biomedical Optics Summer Institute: http://web.mit.edu/hstsummer/BiomedicalOptics.html
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology - REU in Biological Engineering: http://web.mit.edu/be/education/reu.htm
• Mayo Graduate School - Summer Undergraduate Research Program: http://www.mayo.edu/mgs/surf.html
• Northwestern University - REU in Neural Engineering: http://www.smpp.northwestern.edu/jobs/SINE2007.htm
• Penn State Hershey Research: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/summerresearch/index.htm
• Penn State University - Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology Summer Institute: http://www.bbsi.psu.edu/
• Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative - Summer Internships: http://www.ptei.org/interior.php?pageID=61
• Rice University - CBEN NREU: http://cohesion.rice.edu/centersandinst/cben/education.cfm?doc_id=5664
• Rice University - HHMI Clinical Research Program (STEPUP 2008): http://cohesion.rice.edu/Engineering/bioe/emplibrary/STEPUP%202008%20application_Rice.pdf
• Rice University - HHMI Program in Bionanotechnology: http://cohesion.rice.edu/naturalsciences/hhmi/index.cfm?doc_id=10945
• Rice University - IBB Undergraduate Summer Internship: http://cohesion.rice.edu/NaturalSciences/HHMI/emplibrary/ACFEF7.pdf
• Rice University -REU in Cellular Engineering: http://cohesion.rice.edu/naturalsciences/nsfreu/index.cfm?doc_id=11338
• Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences - Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP): http://www.med.nyu.edu/Sackler/summer.html
• Sloan-Kettering Institute - Summer Research Internship Program: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/10150.cfm
• Southern California - Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/jmomand2/
• University of Alabama at Birmingham - Biomaterials, Bioimaging, Biosensors, Biomedical: http://www.phy.uab.edu/REU_Upgrade/NSF_REU.htm
• University of California Berkeley - REU in Cell, Developmental and Evolutionary Biology: http://mcb.berkeley.edu/nsfreu/
• University of California Berkeley - Summer Undergrad Program for Engineering Research : http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb/index.html
• University of California Riverside - REU in Bioegineering: http://www.engr.ucr.edu/brite/
• University of California San Diego - REU Regenerative Medicine, Multi-Scale Bioengineering, & Systems Biology: http://be-webapps.ucsd.edu/nsfreu (2/25/2008)
• University of California Santa Barbara - REU in Nanosystems Science, Engineering: http://education.cnsi.ucsb.edu/inset.html
• University of Cincinnati - SURF Program in Biomedical Sciences: http://www.med.uc.edu/surf/
• University of Cincinnati - REU in Membrane Science, Technology, and Bio-Applications: http://www.med.uc.edu/pharmacology/reu.membrane.science/
• University of Houston - REU in Nanotechnology: http://www.egr.uh.edu/reu/?e=description
• University of Illinois at Chicago - Research Experience for Undergraduates: http://vienna.bioengr.uic.edu/NSF%20REU%20Supplements/REU%20supplement%20webpage/NSF-REU_v6.htm
• University of Massachusetts Amhert - REU Engineering Program: http://www.ecs.umass.edu/index.pl?iid=3629
• University of Minnesota - Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://www.bsi.umn.edu/
• University of Minnesota - REU in medical device design, MEMS, tissue engineering: http://www.me.umn.edu/research/reu.shtml
• University of Notre Dame - REU in Nano/Bio Engineering: http://www.nd.edu/~nanoreu/
• University of Pennsylvania - Biomedical Graduate Studies Summer Undergraduate Internship Program: http://www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/suip.shtml
• University of Pennsylvania - Undergraduate Student Scholars Program for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases: http://www.med.upenn.edu/molecular/undergrad.shtml
• University of Pittsburgh - Biomaterials and Bioinformatics Summer Institute in Computational Biology: http://www.ccbb.pitt.edu/BBSI/
• University of Pittsburgh - Department of Pharmacology Summer Undergraduate Program: http://www.gradbiomed.pitt.edu/summer_surp.aspx
• University of Pittsburgh - MSRC- Summer Research Program: http://www.pitt.edu/~msrc/summer/index.html
• University of Pittsuburgh School of Medicine - Department of Pharmacology - Undergraduate Summer Program: http://www.gradbiomed.pitt.edu/summer_pspurg.aspx
• University of Texas at Austin - NSF REU: http://www.bme.utexas.edu/reu/
• University of Texas Medical Branch - Summer Undergraduate Research Program: http://gsbs.utmb.edu/surp/
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF): http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education/surf/index.html
• University of Rochester - REU in Optical Science and Engineering: http://www.pas.rochester.edu/~optics/OpticsMain.html
• University of Washington - REU in BioMaterials: http://www.uweb.engr.washington.edu/education/reu/
• University of Virginia – Internship Program
http://bme.virginia.edu/ugrad/internships/
• Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Summer Institute: http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/bbsi/
• Virginia Tech/Wave Forest - Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute: http://www.bbsi.sbes.vt.edu/
• Wayne State Univesity - REU Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems Research: http://www.ssim.eng.wayne.edu/education/ssim_reu_program.asp
Industry Internships
• Abbott Laboratories - Summer Internships: http://www.abbott.com/global/url/content/en_US/50.60.10:10/general_content/General_Content_00166.htm
• Baxter Healthcare: http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/careers/college_relations/index.html
• Bioen Idec Internship Program: http://www.biogenidec.com/site/internships.html
• Bio Rad Summer Internship Program: http://www.bio-rad.com
• Boston Scientific Internships: http://www.bostonscientific.com/templatedata/imports/multimedia/AboutBSC/Careers/UniversityRelations.html
• Genentech, Inc. - Internship Program: http://www.gene.com/gene/careers/college/internships/index.html
• Genzyme's U.S. Internship Program: http://www.genzyme.com/corp/careers/intern_positions.asp
• Gore - Internships and Co-ops: http://www.gore.com/en_xx/careers/internships/internships.html
• Johnson & Johnson - Internships and Co-ops: http://www.jnj.com/careers/global/undergraduate/internships_co-ops/index.htm
• LIMR The Lankenau Institute for Medical Research: http://www.limr.org/html/intern_summer.htm
• Medtronic - Summer Associate Program (Internships): http://www.medtronic.com/employment/summer_assoc.html
• Merck & Co., Inc. - College Opportunities: http://www.merck.com/careers/university/internships.html
• Nike Internships: http://www.nikebiz.com/careers/career_areas/manufacturing_engineering.html
• Novartis Scientific Research Internship: http://nibr.novartis.com/careers/internship/index.shtml
• Pfizer, Inc. - Internships: http://www.pfizer.com/careers/university_relations/university_relations.jsp
• Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative - Summer Internship Program http://www.ptei.org/interior.php?pageID=125
• Sigma Aldrich US Summer Intern Program: http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/homepage/Career_Opportunities/Coop_Program.html
• Wyeth Genetic Institute Summer Internships: http://www.wyeth.com/careers/pharmaresearch/university/internship
Government Internships
• AEOP-CLQ Program: http://www.usaeop.com/programs/CQL/
• BESIP Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program: http://www.nibib1.nih.gov/Training/UndergradGrad/besip/home
• CDRH Medical Device Fellowship Program: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdfp/index.html
• CIA Careers: Student Opportunities: https://www.cia.gov/careers/jobs/view-all-jobs/college-students-scientists-engineers-technology/index.html
• Intern Opportunities Within the Federal Government: http://watt.house.gov/constituentservices.asp?ARTICLE3305=3333
• National Institute of Standards and Technology's Gaithersburg, MD SURF: http://www.surf.nist.gov/welcome.htm
• NASA Procurement Cooperative Education Program: http://ncip.nssc.nasa.gov/
• NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program: http://www.epo.usra.edu/usrp/about/
• NIH National Human Genome Research Institute: http://www.genome.gov/page.cfm?pageID=10000218
• NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (Undergraduate Students): http://www.training.nih.gov/student/index.asp
• Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/ERULF/about.html
• Washington Internships for Students of Engineering: www.wise-intern.org
  White House Internship Program: http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html

Biomedical Engineer Job in usa

Epic, a software development company, is searching for the smartest people to join their dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

At Epic, thegoal is to improve healthcare. They create and implement a wide range of integrated software solutions to many of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. Their software improves patient care, reduces costs, and saves lives. At Epic, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in an industry that makes a difference, while enjoying great benefits and a casual work environment (jeans, shorts, sandals, etcetera). Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Epic is proud to be a privately-held software company with nearly 30 years of success.

As a member of  Implementation team, you'll be responsible for project management, training end users, and analysis. You'll use your talents and problem-solving ability to analyze our clients' needs, develop strategies tailored to their organization, and ensure a successful implementation of the software. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, a history of academic and professional success, and a willingness to travel nationally 50%. Relocation to the Madison/Verona, WI area is required and reimbursed.

If you think you’re more of an analytical person, you can combine your problem-solving skills with our comprehensive training to help support our award-winning clients as a member of Technical Services. You’ll become a technical expert in our applications, work closely with knowledgeable users at our customer sites, and have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of the software field including analysis, training, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and implementation.

They have a number of other technical and non-technical positions available, and they encourage you to learn more about them at http://www.epicsystems.com/applicants-epic.php. You can also take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art campus and submit an online application.

Contact :

Jon Neumann
Epic | Human Resources
608-271-9000 | jneumann@epicsystems.com

Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Engineering at City college of new york

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City University of New York (CCNY campus) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neural Engineering. The position would be supported by a one year grant from the DARPA Accelerated Learning Program. The research focuses on the effects of electrical stimulation on human brain function for therapeutic and performance enhancing purposes. The work may lead to the development of a new medical device. This is a collaborative research project between the labs of Lucas C. Parra, Marom Bikson and Eric M. Wassermann. The work will be performed at CCNY in New York City and the National Institute of Neurological Decease and Stroke in Bethesda. The experimental work involves non-invasive electrical stimulation and EEG recordings in healthy volunteers. We can envision two types of candidates, those with experience in performing human subject experiments and/or psychophysics, or those with a strong quantitative and signal analysis background. In either case, a solid foundation in neuroscience is required. Anticipated starting date is 12/1/2009. Please send your CV to parra@ccny.cuny.edu.

PhD Studentship - The University of Northampton

Development of Smart Biomaterials for Wound Management

£12,500 per annum (including £1000 research expenses budget) and tuition fees for 3 years

Applications are invited for a three year full-time PhD bursary investigating the development of materials which are biocompatible and aid wound healing.

Biomaterials play a rapidly growing role in medical practice and wound healing is a major application for development. The protein collagen occurs naturally in the body, making it a suitable basis for the development of composite, multifunctional biomaterials. However, to fulfil specific biological requirements, naturally occurring collagen needs to be manipulated into various forms with tailored functionality (e.g. controlled release of drugs, high moisture absorbency, flexibility, strength, predictable biodegradability). Therefore, the project is comprised of the following main elements:
The creation of composite, reconstituted biomaterials, with physical properties suited to wound healing.
Method development for the production of optimised collagen-based biomaterials in various forms
Evaluate the value of blending soluble collagen with other biopolymers
Chemical modification of the biomaterials, including the fixation of biologically active molecules as part of the stabilisation mechanism.
Kinetically controlled release of active molecules, made available at appropriate rates to constitute 'smart' reaction.

To apply for the bursary applicants must have a first degree (first or upper second) or a Masters degree in a relevant subject, preferably biochemistry, chemistry or materials science. Research experience at post graduate level will be an advantage. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to relate to people in both academic and non-academic settings.

Closing date: 15 January 2010

Interview date: 17 February 2010

Start date: Negotiable but no later than May 2010

For an application pack, including further details of the project, please email: david.watson@northampton.ac.uk

Additional informal enquiries can be made to Dr Paula Antunes (paula.antunes@northampton.ac.uk).

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader in Sport Engineering and Technology -Roehampton University UK

Category: Full-time
Posted: 18 November 2009
Closing date for applications: 17 December 2009

£35,858 to £55,486 p.a. inc

School of Human and Life Sciences

Roehampton's beautiful campus in south-west London is only 30 minutes from the centre of the city.

The University's ethos of social and environmental responsibility is complemented by a strong sense of community among its diverse student and staff population.

With a tradition of academic excellence that stretches back to the 1840s, Roehampton has become one of the leading modern universities for research.

The School of Human and Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sport Engineering and Technology to join an active and enthusiastic team, which aspires to be recognised as an international academic centre of excellence in sport and exercise sciences. We are one of the most established departments in London, having taught undergraduate programmes since 1981 and postgraduate since 1996. We have an active programme of research with strong interests in physical activity, exercise and health, musculoskeletal biomechanics, environmental physiology, sport performance and psychological transition to high-level or professional sport. We have well-equipped laboratories, including a complete motion analysis system, various types of motions sensors, an environmental chamber and an ergospriometry system, and a highly qualified technical team to support the academic work of the successful candidate. In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will be expected to develop links with industrial partners in knowledge transfer activities, and to work with the team in developing and using innovative technologies in sport sciences.

They are open to applications from candidates from a wide range of engineering areas. Possible areas of expertise may include but are not limited to the research directions described above. As an interdisciplinary team, they also welcome applications from candidates whose work span across more than one discipline, for instance, sport engineering and health.

The successful applicant must have

• A PhD in Sport or Health Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related area, and be committed to pursuing high quality research with significant scientific and socio-economic impact

• An established track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Demonstrable ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to supervise research projects up to PhD level

• Previous industrial experience is welcomed, and chartered status with IMechE, IEEE or an appropriate professional body preferred

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Candidates applying at the Senior Lecturer level will be accomplished scholars with successful records of grant applications. The title of Reader will be offered to an exceptional candidate for one of the three posts that we are currently advertising. In this case, the candidate must be able to demonstrate significant achievement in research and a high professional standing in the scientific community, and to contribute to the leadership and development of scholarly activities in the team.

The starting salary will be £35,858 for Lecturer, £39,933 for Senior Lecturer or £48,331 for Reader.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Raymond Lee on 020 8392 3539 or at r.lee@roehampton.ac.uk
Closing date: Thursday 17th December 2009
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th January 2010
Post Information Pack
How to apply

BBRSC PhD studentships 2010

The School of Biomedical Sciences is very pleased to offer the following fully-funded PhD studentships from October 2010.

We provide a stimulating environment for training postgraduate research students using cutting-edge technology, training in transferable skills and a supportive team of supervisors and research colleagues. You will be joining a vibrant community of career researchers working on novel ideas with all the support and facilities that a world-class, research-led University can provide. We would like to meet you if you are interested in starting a career as a research scientist and becoming part of our team.

UK students who have achieved, or expect to achieve, a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmacy or other relevant degree are eligible to apply for these fully-funded studentships.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 27th November 2009. Interviews will be held in Nottingham on Monday 14th December 2009.

Please note that certain eligibility conditions apply, therefore, this studentship is only available to UK/EU citizens ordinarily resident in the UK.

Research Projects

Dr WR Dunn/Dr SPH Alexander/Dr V Ralevic
Vascular actions of gasotransmitters

Professor FJP Ebling/Dr KO Tsintzas
The role of FGF21 in the control of energy expenditure and metabolism, food intake and body weight

Dr G Hathway/Professor V Chapman
The contribution of supraspinal centres to the control of pain through postnatal development

Dr N Holliday/Professor SJ Hill
New ways to explore the function of G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) dimers by bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC)

Professor PE Shaw/Dr R Layfield
Elk-I isoforms and their role in neuronal cell differentiation and function

Dr F Stephens/Professor PL Greenhaff
Development of oral nutritional formulations to maximise skeletal muscle carnitine accumulation in healthy human volunteers

Dr S Wheatley/Dr T Sharp
Regulation of surviving expression by proteolysis in cultured cells

Dr L Leach/Dr MD Randall
Isolation, characterisation, lineage commitment and homing mechanisms of human mesenchymal stem cells from the extra-embryonic tissues, placenta and umbilical cord

Dr R Roberts/Dr MD Randall
Identification of a novel mechanism of airway smooth muscle relaxation through activation of PPARγ receptors

PhD Biological sciences in UCL,uk

UCL is one of Europe’s largest and most highly rated centres for biological and biomedical research. Its strengths lie in the breadth and excellence of its life sciences and their integration into clinical disciplines.

Research is concentrated in broad themes that cross traditional departmental boundaries and
cover a vast range of fields from very basic molecular investigations, through clinical research to studies of populations and health policy.

UCL will be offering 4 year PhD Programmes in Life and Biomedical Sciences commencing in October 2010. This 4 year programme offers an additional introductory year which includes taught elements, as well as the opportunity to obtain research experience in several laboratories before deciding on a final PhD
topic.

Graduate programmes are available in:

Faculty of Life Sciences
Faculty of Biomedical Sciences which includes:
Institute of Child Health Institute of Neurology
Institute of Ophthalmology Eastman Dental Institute
Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research
Research areas include cellular, molecular, structural and developmental biology, all aspects of neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, psychology, human communication
science and linguistics, immunology, clinical sciences including oncology, paediatrics and child health, epidemiology and public health, and primary care and population sciences.

Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, at least an Upper 2nd Class Degree in any area of biological or physical sciences.

The grant covers a stipend of approx £15,510 pa and UK rate fees.

Closing date for 4 year applications: 31st December 2009

 Apply Now .

Please mention www.mybiomedical.blogspot.com while applying.

International PhD Program in Biomedical Research Switzerland

Applications are invited for internally funded PhD student fellowships at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) in Basel, Switzerland. The FMI is part of the Novartis Research Foundation. Our research focuses on epigenetics, growth control and neurobiology. We employ state-of-the-art technologies to explore basis molecular mechanisms of cells and organisms in health and disease.

Current topics:

Biology of aging / Cancer and metastasis / Cell adhesion / Protein structure / Proteomics and genomics / Molecular mechanisms of cell signaling / Cell type specification and differentiation / Connectivity and function of neuronal circuits / Vision, olfaction, motor control / Synaptic plasticity / Learning and memory / Epigenetic regulation and chromatin modification / Gene expression and silencing / Genomic integrity / MicroRNAs and posttranscriptional regulation

The international PhD program has 90 graduate students from more than 25 countries. The working language is English. Most students are registered at the University of Basel. The successful candidate holds a Diploma (or M.Sc.) acceptable for matriculation at the University of Basel and has a strong background in cell and molecular biology.

Financial support is in accordance with the scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Your income will be generous relative to international standards for PhD students. Duration of the appointment: typically 4 years.

Application deadline: December 1, 2009

For application forms and further information see www.fmi.ch, or contact phdprogramme@fmi.ch, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, Maulbeerstrasse 66, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

Please mention www.mybiomedical.blogspot.com while applying.

Biopac Student Lab (BSL) System

The Biopac Student Lab system is manufactured by BIOPAC Systems, Inc., California. Students in biomedical teaching labs use the BSL system to record data from their own bodies, animals or tissue preparations. The BSL system integrates hardware, software and curriculum materials including over sixty experiments that students use to study the cardiovascular system, muscles, pulmonary function, autonomic nervous system, and the brain.

The BSL system includes data acquisition hardware with built-in universal amplifiers to record and condition electrical signals from the heart, muscle, nerve, brain, eye, respiratory system, and tissue preparations . The data acquisition system receives the signals from electrodes and transducers. The electrical signals are extremely small—with amplitudes sometimes in the microVolt (1/1,000,000 of a volt) range—so the hardware amplifies these signals, filters out unwanted electrical noise or interfering signals, and converts them to a set of numbers that the computer can read. Biopac Student Lab software then displays the numbers as waveforms on the monitor.

The data acquisition system connects to a PC running Windows or Macintosh operating systems, via USB. The electrodes and transducers employ sensors that allow the software to communicate with the students to ensure that they are using the correct devices and collecting good data. Software guides students by using onscreen instructions and a detailed lab manual follows the scientific method. Once students have collected data, they use analysis tools to measure the amplitude and frequency, plus a wide range of other values from the electrical signals . The analysis process allows students to make general comparisons with the data. They can compare their results to published normal values, or the values before and after a subject performed a specified task. They can also compare results with other students in the lab. The software is available in English, French Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese.

Thousands of undergraduate labs worldwide use the Biopac Student Lab System to teach physiology, pharmacology, biology, neuroscience, psychology, psychophysiology, exercise physiology, and biomedical engineering.

SYSTEMS OF BSL

BSLHPY Human Physiology System
BSLAPH Animal Physiology and Introductory Human Physiology System
BSLBIO Biology System
BSLEXP Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics System
BSLPSY Psychophysiology and Neuroscience System
BSLBME Biomedical Engineering System
BSLPHA Pharmacology and Toxicology System
BSLHSCS Health Sciences System
BSLBSC Basic System
BSLADV Advanced System
BSLULT Ultimate System
BSLINTRO Introductory System

BSL BIOENGINEERING SYSTEM

The BSL Biomedical Engineering System provides extensive recording and analysis options for signal processing curriculum, including bioelectric and biomechanical studies. The data acquisition unit includes four universal, software-programmable amplifiers that can record biopotential and transducer signals. The BSL hardware/software combination creates a virtual instrument that can be tailored for a wide range of measurements with analysis tools for digital filtering, integration, differentiation, FFT, convolution, correlation, and a host of signal processing options. The Breadboard allows students to build and test real circuits and then use the software to compare real results to simulation. Collect, display and investigate data with the BSL System, or use it to direct data to industry-standard applications like MatLab or LabVIEW.

BSL Bioengineering system consists of :

BSL Lessons Software
Biopac Student Lab PRO Software
BSL Laboratory Manual MANBSL3S
BSL PRO Manual (Searchable PDF file)
MP36/35 Data Acquisition Unit with USB Cable, DC Adapter (110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz) & Cord (US or Euro)
2 x Electrode Lead Sets - SS2L
Disposable Electrodes (100/pk) - EL503
Abrasive Pads (10/pk) - ELPAD
Hand Dynamometer - SS25LA
BP Cuff Transducer - SS19L
Electronic Stethoscope Transducer - SS30L
Air Flow Transducer - SS11LA
Calibration Syringe - AFT6A
Disposable Bacterial Filters (10/pk) - AFT1
Disposable Mouthpieces (10/pk) - AFT2
Disposable Noseclips (10/pk) - AFT3
Hand Switch - SS10L
Headphones - OUT1
Pulse Transducer - SS4LA
Signal Processing Breadboard - SS39L

Perform 29 or more lessons with this core package:

Muscular
BSL1 Standard & Integrated EMG
BSL2 Motor Unit Recruitment & Fatigue
H07 EMG Contractions—Active Learning
H27 Facial EMG
H34 EGG Electrogastrogram
H36 Muscular Biofeedback

Cardiovascular
BSL5 Components of the ECG (Lead II)
BSL6 Leads I, II, III & Einthoven’s Law
BSL7 ECG & Pulse
BSL16 Blood Pressure & Korotkoff Sounds
BSL17 Heart Sounds & Cardiac Events
H08 Dive Reflex—Active Learning
H23 Signal Averaged ECG
H32 Heart Rate Variability

Pulmonary Function
BSL12 Pulmonary Function: Vol. & Capacities
BSL13 Pulmonary Flow Rates: FEV and MVV
Neurophysiology
BSL3 EEG Relaxation & Brain Rhythms
BSL4 Alpha Rhythms in the Occipital Lobe
BSL10 EOG Eye Movement, Saccades & Fixation
BSL11 Reaction Time
H10 EEG & Hemispheric Asymmetry
H12 EOG Saccades & Displacement
H13 EOG Visual Tracking vs. Imagination
H14 Ocular Fixation while reading
H15 Ocular Fixation while viewing an image
H16 Reflexes & Reaction Time - Active Learning

Bioengineering
H02 Compartmental Modeling
H20 BME Filtering
H25 BME Signal Processing (8 modules)
H26 ECG R-wave Detector
H33 FFT Fast Fourier Transformation



 

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15 PhD Fellowships in Cerebellar Research

Cerebellar Cortical Control: Cells, Circuits, Computation, and Clinic (C7)

University College London - Marie Curie Initial Training Network (FP7)

To start 1st November 2009
C7 (Cerebellar Cortical Control: Cells, Circuits, Computation, and Clinic) is a multi-national doctoral training network for the interdisciplinary study of the cerebellum. It is supported by the European Commission, 7th Framework Programme, through Marie Curie Initial Training Networks.
The C7 network brings together 9 research groups to form a European Institute that will enable a truly interdisciplinary study of the cerebellum. C7 provides a unique training experience for young researchers in systems neuroscience spanning traditional departmental boundaries. Recognizing the importance of technological innovation and it’s commercial potential, the C7 network is joined by 5 industrial partners, each developing cutting-edge technology for research and clinical applications. The PhD students (ESR: Early Stage Researchers) and postdocs (ER: Experienced Researchers – to be appointed in the forthcoming months) will develop advanced expertise in electrophysiology, behavioural and clinical research, computational modeling and neuroimaging to answer important questions of functioning of the cerebellum. C7 includes two clinical research centres and two patient organizations, promoting the transfer of insights from basic science to clinical practice. In sum, C7 will provide a unique interdisciplinary training environment necessary for a new understanding of the cerebellum.
In general, the appointed Research Fellows should have a degree and/or further research experience in biology/physiology, psychology, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering or related disciplines. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who will be able to thrive in a highly interdisciplinary and challenging environment and who will feel at ease interacting with scientists in different disciplines.
Person specification:
Essential

• Researchers must be nationals of a State other than that of the host organisation. At the start of their fellowship/activity, researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start date.
• Early Stage researchers

Are expected to register for a PhD

Should have less than 4 years of research experience after their undergraduate degree

Should not hold a PhD

• There will be specific requirements depending upon the positions available.  More details of the projects/posts will be advertised in the C7 website (http://www.cerebellumc7.eu/)

Salary:
The EC contribution towards a Marie Curie Fellow’s living allowance is as follows: €34 500 per year. This contribution varies in different countries, according to the correction coefficient used for EC civil servants in the country where appointed.
Please note that the EC contribution is a gross amount and that institutional on costs and taxes will have to be deducted from this fixed contribution.
Mobility, travel and exploratory career allowances are also paid in addition to the above salary.
For further information see our website (http://www.cerebellumc7.eu/), and contact directly the partners at the specific institution you intend to apply to.  We are not able to consider general applications to the network. For general questions concerning the network, please contact the ITN coordination (j.diedrichsen@ucl.ac.uk).
Partner institutions and positions available:
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, United Kingdom: 1 PhD studentship and 1 postdoc (contact Dr. Jörn Diedrichsen j.diedrichsen@ucl.ac.uk)
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, United Kingdom: 1 PhD studentship (contact Prof. Michael Hausser m.hausser@ucl.ac.uk)
BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV, Israel: 1 PhD studentship and 1 postdoc (in collaboration with Alpha-Omega Engineering, contact Dr. Opher Donchin donchin@bgu.ac.il)ERASMUS MC ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands: 2 PhD studentships (contact Prof. Maarten Frens m.frens@erasmusmc.nl)
EBERHARD-KARLS UNIVERSITY TÜBINGEN, Germany: 2 PhD studentships (contact Prof. Peter Their thier@uni-tuebingen.de)
UNIVERSITY OF DUISBURG-ESSEN, Germany: 2 PhD studentships (contact Prof. Dagmar Timmann dagmar.timmann-braun@uni-duisburg-essen.de)
UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP, Belgium: 2 PhD studentships (contact Prof. Erik De Schutter erik.deschutter@ua.ac.be)
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: 2 PhD studentships (contact Prof. Chris Miall r.c.miall@bham.ac.uk)
KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSE AKADEMIE VAN WETENSCHAPPEN AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands: 2 PhD studentships (contact Prof. Chris de Zeeuw c.dezeeuw@erasmusmc.nl)
ALPHA OMEGA ENGINEERING, Israel: 1 postdoc (in collaboration with Ben-Gurion University, contact Imad Younis i.younis@alphaomega-eng.com)
Start date:
Position start between December 2009 and October 2010.
Closing date:
Application deadlines vary between institutions, and you are advised to contact each partner as soon as possible. Please check our website http://www.cerebellumc7.eu for up-to-date information.

Please mention www.mybiomedical.blogspot.com while applying.

Image Acquisition and Processing using MATLAB - WEBINAR

MathWorks India invites you to a free webinar;

Image Acquisition and Processing using MATLAB

24 Nov 2009
3:00 PM IST

Challenging image acquisition and processing problems are rarely solved with standard procedures. More often, you require flexible software that enables you to experiment with ideas, analyze results, and design real-world solutions.

View this webinar and discover how MATLAB®, Image Processing Toolbox, and Image Acquisition Toolbox provide a complete environment for image acquisition, analysis, processing, visualization, and algorithm development. You can benefit from this webinar even without prior knowledge of MATLAB.

Through product demonstrations, you will learn how to:
• Connect to and configure image acquisition hardware from MATLAB
• Organize and manipulate image data for exploration and visualization
• Execute standard algorithms for enhancement, segmentation, morphology, and feature measurement
• Develop algorithms using the MATLAB environment

A Q&A session will follow the presentation and demos.

Register for this webinar.

PhD positions Bayesian Biometrics for Forensics

Research project description

With various forms of biometric technologies becoming available, there is a growing need for scientists who are able to assess the merits of these technologies when applied to forensics. The Marie Curie Initial Training Network Bayesian Biometrics for Forensics (BBfor2) will provide a training infrastructure that will educate Early Stage Researchers in the core biometric technologies of speaker, face and fingerprint recognition, as well as the forensic aspects of these technologies. In this context two PhD students will conduct research at the University of Twente in the area of face recognition in the forensic domain.

Position 1 – Face recognition for forensics:

This research will focus on the development of face recognition methods that are specific for the forensic domain on the one hand and on illumination and pose correction as preprocessing stages for forensic face recognition on the other.

Position 2 – ROC calibration based on image quality:

It is known that the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) of a biometric recognition system degrades under unfavorable conditions, e.g. due to noise or variations of illumination or pose. This research will focus on quantifying the quality aspects of the images and on finding the relation between the degradation of the ROC and the quality scores.

The University of Twente

The University of Twente (UT; http://www.utwente.nl) is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Most of the faculty’s research, including the present project, is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (http://www.ctit.utwente.nl).

What we ask

We are looking for highly motivated researchers with an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related topic, with adequate experimental and theoretical skills. You have knowledge of image processing, pattern recognition, and probability theory.

Knowledge in more specific areas such as biometrics is an advantage but not necessary. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview will be part of the selection procedure. This position is only open to non-Dutch nationals who have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in The Netherlands for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

What we offer

We offer a contract for four years. The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1 fte) according to the Dutch university rules. The monthly salary of a PhD student, in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU), ranges from EURO 2042 gross in the first year to EURO 2612 gross in the fourth year. Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus, and a number of additional benefits. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience as well.

Information and application 
Candidates are invited to send their application together with curriculum vitae, marks transcripts, and the names and addresses of three referees before November 15, 2009 by e-mail to Raymond Veldhuis,(r.n.j.veldhuis@utwente.nl), who can also be contacted for more information.

BIOENGINEER JOB IN LOS ANGELES

Position: Bioengineer
Organization: LG Professionals, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Deadline: 11/01/20

Description:
We are looking for a bioengineer with 3 to 5 years in Fourier optics, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and Raman emissions. Experience in optical properties of biological tissues and the changes in these properties during cancer progression, burn injury, etc. is required. Knowledge of specific optical technologies employed for biomedical research and clinical applications, such as optical coherence tomography, Raman spectroscopy, photon migration, acousto-optics (and opto-acoustics) imaging, two photon fluorescence microscopy, and second- and third-harmonic microscopy is essential.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Bioengineering or a closely related area is required with 3-5 years of post-doctoral experience in Bioengineering. Successful experiences in grant-writing is necessary.

Contact: Mark Judkins
LG Professionals, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA

Phone: 909-843-6565
Email: markjudkins@lgprofessionals.com

PhD position, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands

Position: PhD position
Organization: University of Twente
Location: Enschede, Netherlands
Deadline: 04 November  09

Description:
The objective of the FUSION project is to develop and trial a next generation ambulant 3D motion monitoring and feedback system that is easy to deploy for therapists, ergonomist and sport professionals. Remote FUSION applications are to be developed for accurate visualization of position, motion and coordination patterns. This motion monitoring and feedback system includes a wireless body area sensor network for distributed motion sensing and analysis. The wireless motion sensing body area network will operate autonomously supporting self-calibration, self-optimization and self-protection. The PhD student position in the FUSION project will collaborate with other researchers in the project team. His/her research will focus on the following challenges: intelligent motion sensor nodes design and support protocol, ambulant 3D motion sensor position estimation on the human body, integration and fusion of motion sensor data with additional ambulant measurement data obtained from other sensors such as: electromyography and force sensors.

Qualifications:
An MSc or comparable degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science with demonstrated abilities in the fields of (short range) wireless networks, signal analysis and measurement technology; affinity with biomedical engineering and human motion assessment; Good control of the English language in written and spoken form; Ability to perform research work in a team.


Contact: 
Bert-Jan van Beijnum
University of Twente
P.O. Box 217

Phone: + 31 53 4892834
Email: beijnum@ewi.utwente.nl

MEDICAL IMAGE FILE FORMATS

ACR-NEMA 2.0 :Standard from NEMA, predating DICOM
AFNI : AFNI Native Format
Analyze: Image file format from Mayo Foundation
BMP : Windows BMP File Format
Bruker : Bruker Paravision
DICOM : The DICOM 3 standard
ECAT 6 : CTI CT Format
ECAT 7 : CTI CT/PET Format
GE ADVANCE : GE ADVANCE PET
GE MRI Genesis 5 : GE MRI format
GE MRI LX
GE MRI Signa 3, 4 : GE format for MRI
GE Scanditronix : GE 4096 PET Format
Gif : Graphic Image Format
GIPL : Guys Image Processing Lab
Interfile 3.3 : Nuclear medicine file format
JPEG
LONI
Matlab
Minc : Multimodality format from MNI
NetCDF : Array-oriented format from NCAR
NIFTI : Analyze-derived FMRI format
Own/Unique : File format unique to one program.
Papyrus : DICOM compatible file format
PGM : Portable Greymap Format
Picker : CT Old CT/MRI format
PICT : Apple graphic file format
PNG : Portable Network Graphics
PPM : Portable Pixmap File Format
QuickTime : QuickTime
Raw : Image file with no header
Siemens Somatom : Siemens CT format
SPM : SPM (Analyze 7.5 variant)
TIFF : Tag Image File Format
VTK : Visualization Toolkit format
XIF

Free medical imaging softwares, applications and resources

If you work with medical imaging files, the site "I DO IMAGING" can help you. Looking for a free DICOM viewer, DICOM converter, or PACS client? You'll find them there.It tracks free medical imaging applications and resources: conversion programs, image display and analysis, surface and volume rendering, PACS clients and servers. Many programs are classified by a speciality to allow you to find similar programs by imaging modality, medical specialization, or similar. Half of all the programs listed there work with DICOM files, but there are over 25 file formats covered.

All the programs included are free and intended for distribution; there are no "demo" versions of commercial applications. If you are involved in programming, many of the programs are open-source, and provide APIs and SDKs for radiology programmers.

Medical Imaging : DICOM Standard

DICOM which stands for " Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine " is a document which defines a method of communication for the various equipment of digital medical imaging devices/softwares. This standard is now in use by the majority of medical imagering hardware manufacturers. It represents a progress in that it makes it possible to predict the interconnection of various imaging modalities, through a Document of Conformity emitted for each machine/software following this standard. Thus, the standard makes it possible for the equipment to communicate remotely through a network or a media (disk or tapes ). By ensuring the compatibility of the equipment and by eliminating proprietary formats.

The goal is to obtain the images of the patient and all epidemiological information associated with, in an identical format allowing the interconnection and the interaction of the equipments and the transfer of the data.

WHY DICOM FORMAT FOR MEDICAL IMAGES?

1.) Single Identification Of the Produced Images:

A Department of Radiology produces several thousands of images every day, thus, a CT Scanner, working at the rate of 3 examinations per hour produces approximately 150 images per hour, and it is not possible to classify these images in a JPEG or GIF format because it would have a risk of losses of the demographic data of the images, (name of the patient, type of examination, hospital, date of examination, type of acquisition etc...). The DICOM Standard allows to make each produced image single and to associate specific information to them. Thus each image is autonomous, if it is lost, reproduced or re-elected, it is always possible to identify formally its origin, the patient, the date, the series from where it comes, parameters of acquisition etc..

The format is not rigid, it contains obligatory informations and other optional ones. Several single identification numbers UID (" Unique IDentifiers " ) are automatically generated by DICOM modalities and mandatory in each DICOM file or transfer. It cannot exist two identical UID that indicates different information, for example the machine and its localization, the UID of a series of images which is specific to a date, a patient, a study, a hospital and a given machine. This identification is necessary not only for medical and medico-legal reasons, but also to allow the devices for the formation and the management of hospital or imaging databases.

4 mandatory UID's for each DICOM image:

i.) Sop Class Uid  
Identify the type of Service for which the image is intended .
Storage Class Service
Query/Retrieve Class Service.

ii.)Study Authority Uid 
Identify a whole examination, in time and place.

iii.)Series Authority Uid 
Identify a series of images within the examination.

iv.)SOP Authority UID or Image UID 
Identify the image associated with the file

2.) The format is independent of the machines and the communications protocols:

Standard DICOM is used at the applicatif " level " i.e. it allows the communication of a programe another, this imply that connect them of low level, cablages and protocols networks are drawn up.

3.) the format uses a controlled vocabulary:

It is significant that from one machine to another the vocabulary either identical thus, one identifies the data in a universal way the some or machine. DICOM uses standard SNOMED developed by the anatomo-pathologists (Systemized Nomenclature for Medicine).

4.) the standard can be easily revised and modified thanks to the multiplicity of the Reference documents.

Currently standard DICOM 3 is composed of 12 parts to which are added supplements. The drafting of this standard follows strict directives established by the ISO committee.

5.) Format DICOM is adaptable to the different medical specialities :

Thus this format is already adopted by the cardiologists, the dentists, the anatomopathologists and the gastro-enterologists.

UNIVERSALITY OF DICOM

The old equipment often not to standard DICOM. Currently the numerical systems should be completely conforming DICOM, actually the majority of the equipment are it only partially and it is the responsibility for the user to buy open Dicom systems i.e.
i.)connectables by a network TCP/IP Ethernet
ii.)and/or being able to leave information in the form a media numerical (CD Rom, Zip discs, optical discs erasable...).

Indeed two conforming machines DICOM can not be very well connectables for reasons of physical wiring or protocols different networks.

ORGANIZATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR DICOM

Standard DICOM was emitted by the ACR (American College of Radiology) in partnership with the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association), it is currently updated by these 2 committees to which joined different committees of international experts the such JRIA Japan, the ANSI in the USA, the CENTC251 in Europe.

The ACR is responsible for the technical and medical instructions, the NEMA is responsible for the publications and the legal problems, to avoid conflicts of interests or a possible infringement with the antitrust loies.

These committees do not have economic interests, one will note that this standard is defined out of France, in English language with the difficulties of translation of a precise technical language.

4 Day course on IDL & Medical Imaging

Benefits:
Learn how to use IDL's image analysis and visualization power.
Use the DICOM capabilities of the IDL DICOM Toolkit and the DICOM Network Services add-on modules efficiently.

Topics:
Medical Image Processing, Image Segmentation,
Image Fusion
Create Graphical User Interfaces for your applications
Profit from IDL iTools
Read and write Dicom files
Communicate within a DICOM Network

Pre-requisites: Programming experience in IDL.

Duration: 4 Days

Location:
CREASO Training Center in Gilching, Germany,
or customer’s site (worldwide).

Contact Details :
Klaus Löschinger +49-8105-378-123
Doris Lutzeier +49-8105-378-122
E-Mail: k.loeschinger@creaso.com

IDL (Interactive Data Language) in Medical Imaging

IDL is the software platform chosen by medical imaging professionals who need to analyze, display, process, interpret and share medical imaging data. IDL's powerful visualization and analysis capabilities help you understand medical images from virtually any modality and integrate custom tools across the health care enterprise.

Clinical Medical Imaging Applications

Getting accurate and useful information from your images in a clinical setting is a priority. In both diagnostic and treatment applications IDL gives you the flexible data analysis and visualization tools you need get answers from your images. IDL offers interoperability with all types of data and a variety of leading medical imaging workstations, as well as a compliment of DICOM options to make IDL a contiguous and integral part of the clinical medical imaging workflow.

Research Medical Imaging Applications 
 
Medical imaging researchers worldwide depend on IDL to analyze medical imaging data and to develop new algorithms to aid in their research. IDL is an intrinsic part of the discovery process, piloting numerous projects from prototype to clinical application. IDL users can leverage the experience of a vast global user community, sharing an extensive library of IDL algorithms and expertise. IDL's cross-platform functionality, distribution options and DICOM functionality enable medical imaging application collaboration with colleagues across the hall or even across the globe.

Commercial Application Development 
 
IDL is the development platform of choice for many of the leading medical imaging toolkit providers. IDL gives application developers the tools to create customized applications, for both standalone environments and medical imaging workstations. The use of IDL for commercial applications continues to grow with the expansion of IDL's DICOM options, multiple distribution options and the ongoing advances in IDL bridging technologies such as Java, and ActiveX bridges.

About IDL 

IDL is the ideal, timesaving solution for data analysis, data visualization, and software application development. From “quick-look” analysis and display to commercial programming projects, IDL combines the technology and tools you need with a modern, extensible environment.

IDL requires less code and programming expertise to produce dynamic visualizations and analyses, or to develop powerful software applications with user-friendly interfaces. And, since the IDL software development environment, the IDL Workbench is based on the popular, open-source Eclipse framework, it is truly a cross-platform solution.

Professionals like you across industries rely on IDL to access, analyze, visualize, develop, integrate, and share information from data.

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Workshop on Image Processing with IDL

Dates : 18 – 20 November 2009

The purpose of the proposed workshop is to provide opportunities for people working in various engineering backgrounds to gain knowledge and experience in IDL Programming and various domains in Image processing like remote sensing, medical IR and MRI imaging etc. IDL is an object oriented programming having many futures like handing of huge images (satellite images), vector processing and also having the property of object oriented programming.

Topics Covered
�� Introduction to IDL programming.
�� IDL Procedures and Functions.
�� Working with Plots and Graphs.
�� Image Geometry.
�� Color image representation in IDL.
�� Morphology and binary image processing.
�� Image Enhancement in Spatial domain.
�� Working with Region of Interest (ROI).
�� Segmentation & Object Recognition
�� Removing Noises
�� Frequency and Wavelet Transformation

Target Participants:
�� Research and Development Engineers
�� Faculty / Students

REGISTRATION FEES:
Rs. 3,000 per delegate from Industry
Rs. 2,000 per delegate from Institute (faculty)
Rs. 1,500 per delegate from Institute (Student)

Venue:
Technology Tower
7th Floor, Room no.: 707
VIT University

Time:
Starting Session : 18th Nov. 2009 09.00 hrs
Closing Session : 20th Nov. 2009 17.00 hrs

For Further Details Please Contact:
Mrs. R. Devaki
Secretary
TIFAC-CORE in Automotive Infotronics
7th Floor, Technology Tower,
VIT, Vellore-632 014
Tamil Nadu.
Ph.:0416-2202381
Fax: 0416-2244797
e-mail to: tifac@vit.ac.in , tifacvit@gmail.com

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International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2010)

ICONN 2010 is an initiative to bring about challenging leads, enhancing research skills and edifying insights in field of Nanoscience and technology. This gives an opportunity to researchers and scientists across the globe to improve the current state of technology which would help in the betterment of mankind. ICONN 2010 will lead to a repository of scientific data which can be shared by both Indians and scientists abroad.

Conferencs dates : 24th - 26th February 2010

MAJOR THEMES
Nano materials - Synthesis and Characterization
Quantum Nanostructures
Nanocarbons, Nanodiamonds and other related structures
Nanocomposites
Nanomedicine (Targeted drug delivery)
Nanoelectronics
Nano - Optics
Computational Nanotechnology
Nanomechanical engineering & sensors
Nanolithography
Nanomagnetism
Nanomedicine
BioNanotechnology
Industrial and Commercial Applications
Intellectual Property Rights
Other relevant topics

ABSTRACTS TO BE SUBMITTED
All abstracts (A4 page) could be submitted electronically to iconn10@srmuniv.edu.in (on or before 20 Nov. 2009).

PUBLICATION
The proceedings of the conference with ISBN/ISSN consisting of the selected papers will be released during conference. One of the authors must be registered for the inclusion of the paper in the proceedings. The specifications for the contributing paper are as follows; "Times New Roman" type font, 11pt, one interval with 1.5 cm top, left, right and bottom margins and non color figures. Type the title in Capital letters, bold font centered. In the next line type the author's name(s) affiliation (in italic) and address (in italic) with one line below, followed by the text of the paper. The maximum no. of pages should be limited to 4.

REGISTRATION FEE
Delegates are advised to register well in advance on or before 31 Dec. 2009, along with the registration fees of

Academic institution : Rs. 2000
Industry : Rs. 2500
R & D organization : Rs. 2500
Students : Rs. 1000

All payments should be done through demand draft favoring.

The Convener, ICONN 2010, payable at Indian Bank Branch, Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. The fees will not be refunded at any cost.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of an abstract : 20th Nov 2009
Notification of Acceptance : 2nd Dec 2009
Registration : 31st Dec 2009
Paper Submission : 7th Jan 2010
Conference : 24th - 26th Feb 2010

ACCOMMODATION
Local participants are kindly requested to make their own arrangements. Accommodation will be provided for outstation participants on prior request in the SRM University Hostel.

VENUE
The venue for the ICONN-2010 conference is T. P. Ganesan Auditorium (5000 seating capacity) at SRM University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

DIRECTIONS
The main campus of the SRM University is located in the outskirts of Chennai city (previously known as Madras, southern capital of state Tamilnadu). It is well connected by road and rail transport. The nearest airport is Meenampakkam, roughly of about 20 Kms away from SRM-university, Chennai.

CONTACT ADDRESS
The Convener
Prof. Dr. D. John Thiruvadigal
ICONN 2010
Department of Physics
SRM University, Kattankulathur - 603203
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: +91- 44 -27452270 Extn. 1325
www.iconn2010.com
Email: iconn10@srmuniv.edu.in

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Grants and Scholarships in Cabrini College - USA

Grants and scholarships may be based on academic merit or financial need or both. These awards are considered "gift aid" and do not need to be repaid by the student.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants are determined by the Department of Education based upon demonstrated financial need and full or part-time enrollment at Cabrini College. Pell Grants may only be used toward the student's first undergraduate degree.
Federal SEOG Grant (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
Federal SEOG Grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office. Awards are determined for students through a combination of significant need as demonstrated on the FAFSA and the availability of funds. SEOG Grants are disbursed in accordance with Title IV guidelines. Students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants are considered first for these awards.
PHEAA State Grant
Pennsylvania State Grants are awarded by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to eligible Pennsylvania residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Awards are based upon demonstrated financial need and enrollment (full-time, half-time) status. Continued eligibility (up to eight semesters) is based upon academic progress, housing status, and cost of attendance. PHEAA measures academic progress based upon attempted/completed credits during an academic year (fall, spring, summer).
Cabrini Grant
This grant is determined by the Financial Aid Office based on a combination of financial need as demonstrated on the FAFSA and the availability of funds. It may also be used for students with documented special circumstances.
Cabrini College Achievement Scholarship, Achievement Grant, and Challenge Grant
These are Cabrini College academic merit awards given to eligible incoming students based on their high school GPA and SAT scores. These merit awards may also be available for incoming transfer students.
All applicants to the College are considered. Students must be registered as full-time (12 or more credits per semester). Students receiving Achievement Scholarships must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA each year to continue to be eligible. Students receiving the Achievement Grants and Challenge Grants must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA. Award amounts may be reduced for students who do not live in on-campus housing.
Cabrini Alumni Scholarship Award
The Cabrini Alumni Scholarship Award is given to a rising junior who has distinguished him or herself through service to Cabrini, has demonstrated academic excellence, and has exemplified the vision, commitment and dedication to the "education of the heart" embodied by Mother Cabrini. Eligible students are current sophomores who have completed a full year of study at Cabrini, have earned at least 60 credits, and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. They must also meet the College's financial aid requirements as determined by the Financial Aid Office. The application for this award will be available in January.

please contact itrhelp@cabrini.edu.

Sports Scholarships in Canterbury Christ Church University - UK

 CCCU Sports Scholarships

The University offers seven scholarships of £500 per annum to sportsmen/women in any sport. Students awarded a Sports Scholarship will be expected, as far reasonable, to represent the University throughout the duration of their studies as a three year undergraduate student. The selection for the Scholarship will be by the University's Sports Scholarship Committee.

Cricket
A cricket scholarship of £1000 will be available in partnership with Canterbury Cricket Club. Applicants must have played at County level and be committed to play at senior Kent League level and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.

Rugby
In partnership with Canterbury Rugby Club and local businesses, the University offers two Scholarships of £2,000 per annum. The eligibility criteria are for the recipients to be a first team player at Canterbury Rugby Club and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.

Hockey
In partnership with Canterbury Ladies' and Men's Hockey Clubs, the University offers two Scholarship of £2,000 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to be able to represent both Canterbury Ladies' or Men’s Hockey 1st Team and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.

In partnership with Old Bordenian Hockey Club a hockey scholarship is also available of £1000 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to able to represent either the Hockey ladies or men's first team and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) and/or equivalent competition.

In partnership with Maidstone Hockey Club, the University offers two scholarships of £1,000 per annum. Applicants must be of a standard to able to represent either the Hockey ladies or men's first team and play for the University in the British Universities & Colleges Sport league and/or equivalent competition.

please contact:

Kim Debling
Sports Scholarship Scheme
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 1QU
Tel: 01227 782679
sport.scholarships@canterbury.ac.uk


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The University of Chester (UK) Scholarships

The University of Chester has its own Bursary scheme. Full-time international (non-EU) undergraduate or postgraduate students may be offered a bursary of £1,000 to reduce their tuition fee costs.

Students who meet our academic entry requirements, accept their place on the course, and pay the full tuition fee in advance of enrolment, will be offered a £1,000 bursary. This bursary is awarded in the form of discount. You will receive more information about this with your offer letter.

Please note that you will only be eligible for the bursary if you or a member of your family, or other private sponsor will be paying your fees. No bursary can be awarded if you are funded by your employer or by a government body.

The University also offers course specific bursary/scholarships of up to £1,500. Any amount awarded will be confirmed to you in your offer letter.

For PhD research students, the University of Chester offers a small number of scholarships, or Gladstone Fellowships, each year which covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. The University contributes half of the funding, with the remainder coming from external sponsors. Gladstone Fellowships will be on offer subject to the availability of external sponsors.

In addition, the British Government offers a number of scholarships each year, including the British Chevening Scholarships, Department for International Development (DfID) scholarships, and, for PhD students, the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme. Full details of the various awards are given on the British Council website. 

Santander Masters Scholarships

Two scholarships of up to £5,000 each, funded by the Santander Group, are available for full-time taught postgraduate study at the University of Chester. Scholarships will be awarded, on the basis of academic merit, to students from Spain, Portugal or Latin America who would not otherwise be able to take up a place at Chester.

To be eligible for this scholarship you need to:
1.)hold an offer of admission to a one-year, full-time Masters programme in any subject by the closing date for the scholarship
2.)be a national from, and be residing in, one of the eligible Santander network countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela)
3.)be a graduate of, or be expecting to graduate from, one of the eligible institutions in the Santander Universidades scheme.

Further information, including details of the application process and deadlines, can be found at Santander Masters Scholarships.

Alternatively, please contact the Research and Knowledge Transfer Office:
researchoffice@chester.ac.uk or 01244 511063.
http://www.chester.ac.uk/
http://www.chester.ac.uk/http://www.chester.ac.uk/

Visiting Lectureship 2010-2011 Competition

Awards for American Universities and Colleges to Host Norwegian and Swedish Lecturers

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) invites U.S. colleges and universities to apply for funding to host a visiting lecturer from Norway or Sweden. The awards are for appointments of one semester, and should fall within the 2010-2011 academic year.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all American colleges and universities. The award is appropriate not just for Scandinavian studies departments, but for any department or inter-disciplinary program with an interest in incorporating a Scandinavian focus into its course offerings.

Terms of Award

$20,000 teaching/research stipend
$5,000 travel stipend for lecture appearances outside home institution
J-1 visa sponsorship as a short-term scholar (up to 6 months) through the ASF Visitor Exchange Program

Lectureships should be in the area of contemporary studies
with an emphasis on one of five areas:

Public Policy
Conflict Resolution
Environmental Studies
Multiculturalism
Healthcare

Conditions of Award

The lecturer must be a Norwegian or Swedish citizen, and a scholar or expert in a field appropriate to the host department or program. The ASF encourages consideration of the practitioner as well as the academic as a lectureship candidate.

Responsibilities of the Host Institution

The institution is responsible for selecting the lecturer it wishes to host. The ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts.

All pre-appointment communication with the lecturer, and arrangements for teaching, public presentations and housing during the lectureship appointment are the responsibility of the host institution.

The host institution would be expected to provide support complementing the $20,000 stipend. Additional support may be in the form of:

Subsidized faculty housing
International Travel and insurance expenses
Office and computer use
Additional stipend support

Responsibilities of the Lecturer

The selected lecturer is expected to teach one course (undergraduate or graduate level) and perform modest public activities (lectures, etc.) for which s/he will receive $20,000.

The selected lecturer is expected to accept invitations to visit other academic institutions or conferences (including the NorTANA conference, the Swedish Teachers’ conference, and the SASS conference) for which s/he will have $5,000 available in travel funds.

Application Information

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent by November 6, 2009, describing the proposed visiting lectureship. A full application, providing final details of the visiting lecturer and the complementary support provided by the host institution, must be submitted by February 5, 2010.

Click here to see instructions how to apply.

Letter of Intent deadline: November 6, 2009
Decisions announced: April 16, 2010

NanoScience phd in University of Catania - Italy

Cick here to see the details.

Last date : 23rd November 2009

Goldsmiths International Postgraduate Scholarship - UK

There are up to 10 scholarships available to prospective international students studying for a full-time taught Master’s programme . The scholarship provides a £5,000 fee waiver and is tenable for one year only.

To be eligible to apply you must have applied for a place on a full-time postgraduate taught degree, have an international fee liability and are self-financing to some extent. You will also need to demonstrate academic excellence and / or significant achievement in your chosen field of study.

Please note that current students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
 
How to apply

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You will need to complete an International Postgraduate Scholarship application form , and return it to:

Bursaries & Scholarships Officer
Student Support RHB 124
Goldsmith, University of London
New Cross
London SE14 6NW

Please note that your application form for a scholarship is processed separately from your application form for admission. You must therefore ensure that you provide COPIES of all relevant transcripts and certificates with the application.

Deadline
Applications must reach us by 1 April 2010.

Selection criteria
All applications will be assessed on academic merit only – financial circumstances will not be taken into account.

Further Information
If you have any queries regarding these scholarships, please contact the Bursaries & Scholarships Officer via email to bursary-sship@gold.ac.uk.

International PhD Program in University of Tübingen

The International PhD program of the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Developmental Biology and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) offers outstanding training in a broad spectrum of cutting-edge scientific research. The program provides students an interdisciplinary practical and theoretical training during their PhD research, particularly through common introductory courses, symposia and research seminars.

They offer PhD positions in following research areas:

Molecular & Cell Biology
Quantitative Genetics
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Ecological Genomics Developmental Genetics
Evolutionary Biology
Plant Development
Animal Development
Structural Biology

Click here to see the entry requirements
Click here for participating groups
Click here to apply.

Studentship in Bose Institute, Kolkatta

ADVT. NO. : S/BIC/20/2009-10

Applications on plain paper are invited from Indian Citizens for 08 (eight) posts of Studentship / Traineeship in the Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bioinformatics at Bose Institute, Kolkata supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, on a consolidated stipend of Rs. 5,000/- p.m. (fixed). The posts are tenable for 06 months.

Applications with complete bio-date superscribing the advertisement number both on application and envelop also along with copies of certificates / testimonials duly attestation should reach the Registrar, Bose Institute, P- 1/12, C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, within November 05, 2009 or to be sent by email to studentship@boseinst.ernet.in. Name of those found suitable will be announced on our website in the forth week of November, 2009 to appear for an interview.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

M.Sc. or B.Tech or BCA in any branch of
Science. Knowledge of biology and/or computer science is desirable. Students who are
about to finish their qualifying course by November, 2009 may also apply.
AGE : Below 28 years ( relaxable in case of SC/ST/OBC/WOMEN candidates)