Postdoctoral position in "Analysis of nanocrystalline materials via X-ray diffractionâ (Thun, Schweiz)

Empa is the interdisciplinary research and services institution

for material sciences and technology development of the ETH Domain.

Our Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures at
Empa's location in Thun, Switzerland, is offering a

Postdoctoral position in "Analysis of nanocrystalline materials
via X-ray diffraction”

We are looking for a researcher with a recent PhD in Physics,
Chemistry or Materials Science. Research is conducted in an
international environment and in cooperation with several
industrial and academic partners and is mainly funded by
long-term European and national projects. The successful
candidate will generally assist in the synthesis of new
nanocrystalline bulk materials and thin films and explore their
microstructure by X-ray diffraction and by complementary methods
such as transmission electron microscopy or Raman spectroscopy.

A strong interest to work at the leading edge of measurement science
and a high motivation to work in international and multidisciplinary
research teams are essential. Good knowledge of English (oral and
written) is important and knowledge of German or French would
be an advantage. Experience in X-ray diffraction techniques
is desirable.

Empa in Thun offers an ideal working environment and is situated
in a beautiful area in the German speaking part of Switzerland.

Applicants are invited to apply for a 1-3-year appointment.

Additional information can be obtained from our website

www.empa.ch or www.empa.ch/abt128

and by
contacting Dr. Johann Michler, johann.michler@empa.ch

Please submit your application online

http://internet1.refline.ch/673276/0309/++publications++/1/index.html

and upload all documents ("pdf"-file is recommended) through this webpage until 15.10.2012. Any other way of applying will not be considered.

PhD Position in Privacy and Security in Video Surveillance ,Klagenfurt,Austria

The Institute of Networked and Embedded Systems at Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt recently launched the TrustEYE research project which focuses on privacy and security aspects in video surveillance

and visual sensor networks. The project was reviewed and scientifically approved by FWF and is funded by KWF. In
collaboration with our international partners at the National University of Singapore (NUS) we are going to develop concepts and prototypes for trustworthy sensing and collaboration in visual sensor networks.

We are looking for a research staff member (PhD student) with a
strong interest in one or more of the following areas:

- Privacy protection and IT security

- Smart cameras and embedded systems development

- Computer vision and image processing

Additional information about the project and the job opening
can be found in the following job description:  http://trusteye.aau.at/images/2012-08/trusteye_job_offer.pdf

Doctoral studentship position in University of Lübeck,Germany

The University of Lübeck,Germany is a modern Life-Science University with seven academic programs in-cluding Medicine, Informatics, Medical Informatics, Molecular Life Science, Infection Biology, Mathematics in Medicine and Life Science and Medical Engineering.

Within the medical section, the Institute for Systemic Inflammation Research (ISEF), (Director: Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Köhl), invites applications from highly motivated candidates for two:
Doctoral Student positions
The initial appointment will be for 2 years starting November 1, 2012. Continued employment fol-lowing the fixed term is possible.

The first position is integrated into the research training group 1727 (GRK 1727): “Modulation of autoimmunity” (www.grk1727.uni-luebeck.de/). The focus of this project is on the mechanisms un-derlying the development of the inflammatory response in autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin. Recently, our laboratory identified new mechanisms that drive and control such inflammation (Karsten et al. Nat. Med. 2012). The second position is integrated into a DFG-funded project dealing with the regulation of intestinal tolerance and inflammation by the complement system. More, specifically the project focuses on the cross-talk between complement and different toll-like recep-tors (Hawlisch et al. Immunity 2005, Weaver EJI 2010). The project is designed to delineate the molecular mechanisms underlying this cross-talk and its impact on intestinal tolerance and inflam-mation.

Position requirements include a diploma or masters degree in biology, biochemistry or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates experienced in isolation and purification of immune cells, their phenotypical characterization by flow cytometry and experimental disease models.

The salary for the two positions will be up to 65% off a full position on TV-L13. Applications of women are strongly encouraged. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your applications including informative documents (motivation letter, CV, list of pub-lications (if available), and 2 references)) by September 15, 2012 to:

Prof. Dr. Jörg Köhl
Institute for Systemic Inflammation Research
University of Lübeck
Ratzeburger Allee 160
23538 Lübeck, Germany
Email: bewerbungen@isef-luebeck.de
http://www.isef-luebeck.de
Phone: +49-451-500-3067