Stockholm University College Scholarship Application

The College Scholarship Application research project will be in the area of Star Formation and Exoplanets, where one astrobiologically relevant project will explore the possibilities to detect life at astronomical distances by so called biomarkers. One challenge is to find biomarkers, which are sensitive to a wide range of organisms but also exclude known abiotic processes. Another task is to find methods, which are capable of detecting biomarker at long distances.

The College Scholarship Application project requires the ability to work independently in addition to collaborative skills and creative thinking. Since the project is part of international collaborations good oral and written communication skills in English are required. Furthermore, since the student is expected to participate in the activities of the Stockholm University Astrobiology Centre, the ability to communicate over the boundaries of one’s own discipline is required.

Terms of employment

The 4 year PhD position is financed initially with a study grant (‘utbildingsbidrag’) followed by a salaried position (‘doktorandanställning’). It may be possible to extend the positions up to 5 years by taking 20 % institutional duties.

The position is open to all nationalities who at the start of the position have the equivalent of a Masters degree in astronomy or physics. The starting date for the position is flexible but no later than November 1, 2011.

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone +46-(0)8-16 2000 (switch board), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone +46-(0)70-316 43 41.

For further information, please contact Dr. Alexis Brandeker, telephone +46-(0)8-5537 8539, e-mail alexis@astro.su.se.

General information about PhD studies can be obtained from the director of graduate studies, Professor Garrelt Mellema, telephone +46-(0)8-5537 8552, e-mail garrelt@astro.su.se.

College Scholarship Application Applications should include

• an application form (can be downloaded at http://astrobiology.physto.se),
• a copy of the certificate of your undergraduate studies,
• a list of courses attended and grades achieved (Swedish students should send their “Examensbevis”),
• a curriculum vitae including a list of publications (if applicable) and
• a short letter of motivation.

Furthermore, you are required to ask 2 referees to send a letter of reference directly to the address below. Do not send them by yourself with the application.

The College Scholarship Application application should be labelled with the reference number SU 401-0003-vv11, and should be received no later than May 2, 2011, by e-mail to:
phd_applications@astro.su.se

or by regular mail to:

Stockholm University
Department of Astronomy
Att. Sandra Åberg
AlbaNova University Center
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM
SWEDEN.

Associate director College Scholarship Application

We College Scholarship Application have an exciting and challenging vacancy for an Associate Director - Finance and Administration to join the scientific team of a research programme on the epidemiology and control of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in Mwanza, Tanzania. The post holder will be employed as a staff member of LSHTM, and will be based full-time in Mwanza, Tanzania.

The College Scholarship Application person appointed will be responsible for ensuring the effective running of the MITU office and premises; managing and developing MITU's finance function; providing administrative and financial leadership, planning and day-to-day support to MITU's projects; and supporting MITU's Scientific Director in the development and implementation of MITU's policies and procedures. The College Scholarship Application post holder will have responsibility for the internal affairs of the unit including planning, budgets, logistics, procurement, computing, human resources, communication, publicity and promotion.

The College Scholarship Application workload will be demanding, requiring the ability to manage constantly shifting priorities. The person we wish to appoint will have administrative experience in a senior role, including experience of preparing and managing budgets.

The initial appointment will commence as soon as possible. Current funding is available until the end of February 2013.

The post College Scholarship Application will be full-time on the National Grade 7 scale of the Professional Support Pathway with a starting salary between £37,990 and £44,015 per annum, plus £3,473 displacement allowance per annum (if applicable). Additional overseas allowances and benefits will be provided as appropriate.

Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk

The reference for this post is AD-FA. Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 9 May 2011.