PhD Fellowship in Engineering / Geodesy / Mathematics, GFZ Potsdam

The GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ Potsdam) presents as member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres the national Research Centre for Earth Sciences.

The Department 1 Geodesy and Remote Sensing", within the framework of the DESIRE project invites applications for a
PhD Position (m/f).

DESIRE is an integrated geoscientific project to study the control of lithospheric structure on the occurrence and development of seismicity and dynamics in the pull-apart basin of the Dead Sea. Partners from research institutes and universities in Germany, Israel, Jordan and Palestine collaborate in the DESIRE project funded by the DFG, the GFZ and the BGR. DESIRE consist of five interlocked experiments and modeling approaches (GPS; seismics & magnetotellurics; airborne gravimetry, seismology, seismicity & radon; geodynamic modeling). Some of the key questions of plate tectonics to be addressed at this world geological site are:

* How are stress & strain distributed in time & space
* What are relations of geological & human time-scale deformation processes
* What controls & influences EQ depth & distribution?


Tasks:
The successful candidate will apply and improve existing GPS processing software, apply and develop FEM to model the expected deformation, and will be interested in interdisciplinary research. He/She will be involved in the interpretation of the observed surface deformation as well as in the interpretation of all results gained within the project or elsewhere with the aim to answer the questions stated above.

Qualification:

* Diploma or MSc in geodesy / mathematics / geophysics or similar field
* Strong background in GPS data processing
* good knowledge of geoscientific research
* Experience in scientific data analysis
* Excellent computing skills, including software development
* Experience with field work


Start: 2008-05-01

Duration: 2 years (with the option of a one year extension)

Working time: 19,5 hours/week

Salary: EG 13 TVöD-O

Further infomation: PD Dr. J. Klotz

Tel.: +49-331 288-1118
Email: klotzatgfz-potsdam.de

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin 3 weeks after announcement and continue until position is filled.

Equal opportunity is part of our personnel policy. The GFZ Potsdam encourages applications from qualified female candidates. There is a kindergarten service available. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.

The Letter of application should include a resum, a list of publications and a statement of research interest. Applications, stating the above mentioned code number, should be submitted to:

GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam
Abt. Personal- und Sozialwesen
Telegrafenberg
14473 Potsdam

PhD Positions in Neuroscience, University of Ulm

Location: Germany

The group neuronal degeneration and axon regeneration in the central nervous system (AG Fischer) at the University of Ulm, (Germany) invites applications for PhD student positions (BATIIa/2) within the Ulm Graduate School of Neuroscience. Our group is working on the discovery of new pharmacological and genetherapeutic approaches for repairing the central nervous system, after traumatic injuries, stroke or neurodegenerative diseases.

The lab covers a variety of methods including microscopy (video-, immunofluorescence), molecular biology (cloning of fusion-proteins, mutagenesis, 5-RACE, Real-time PCR), biochemistry (protein-protein interactions), cell culture techniques (primary neurons and cell lines), histology and various animal models.

For this project we are looking for highly motivated students who like to work on a disease-relevant study. Experience in one of the above-mentioned techniques is desirable.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:

Prof. Dr. Dietmar Fischer
Experimentelle Neurologie
Festpunkt O25, Raum 541
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm
Tel.: 0731-500-63048
Fax: 0731-500-63049
www.uni-ulm.de/klinik/neurologie/fischer