Postdoc positions@University of Basel, Switzerland in evolutionary ecology of host-microbiota interactions

Description: The positions are funded to work on the population
structure and functional aspects of host-microbiome interactions in Daphnia.We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in evolutionary
and microbial genomics, metagenomics and microbiota community structure. A
background in any of the following fields is desired: microbiology, bio-informatics,
population genetics, experimental evolutionary ecology, metagenomics and
evolutionary genomics.
Time Period: 3 years with a 1 year trial period.
Language: English.
 Starting dates : April 2011.


Applications: Please send your application by E-mail to Dieter Ebert (dieter.ebert@unibas.ch).
Applications should include a single pdf-file containing CV, a list of publications
and a 1 page description of your research interests and motivation. Please give
names and email addresses of two persons who are willing to write a letter of
recommendation.
Contact : Prof. Dr. Dieter Ebert,University of Basel,Zoologisches Institut,
Vesalgasse 1,CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland,Email: dieter.ebert@unibas.ch
Phone: +41-(0)61-267 03 60
Date of Interview: In the second half of February 2011.

Deadline: 20-01-2011

PhD positions (2 Positions)@ University of Basel ,Switzerland in evolutionary ecology of host-microbiota interactions

Description: University of Basel are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in evolutionary and microbial genomics, metagenomics and microbiota community structure.
Knowledge in any of the following fields is helpful: microbiology, bio-informatics,
population genetics, experimental evolutionary ecology, metagenomics and
evolutionary genomics
Language of work: English.
Starting dates: From April 2011 onwards.
Applications: Send your application by E-mail to Dieter Ebert (dieter.ebert@unibas.ch).
Applications should include a single pdf-file containing CV, a list of publications (if
any) and a 1 page description of your research interests and motivation.
Reference: Please give names and email addresses of two persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation.
Contact Details: Prof. Dr. Dieter Ebert,University of Basel,Zoologisches Institut,Vesalgasse 1,
CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland,Email: dieter.ebert@unibas.ch,Phone: +41-(0)61-267 03 60
Date of Interview:  Interviews will be held in the second half of February 2011.
Deadline: 20 January 2011

Masters in Data Mining and Knowledge Management @ Europe :

Description: Data Mining and Knowledge Management (DMKM) has become essential for improving the competitiveness of businesses and increasing access to knowledge. DMKM still comes up, however, against major scientific and technological obstacles. This European Master in DMKM proposes specialized training in this field.

The consortium is composed of six universities  from four countries: France (University of Pierre and Marie Curie Paris 6, University of Lyon Lumière Lyon 2, Polytec’Nantes), Romania (University Polithenica of Bucharest), Italy (University of East Piedmont) and Spain (Technical University of Catalonia). The Master in DMKM is based on experience in multi-site teaching gained from the Master’s degree in Knowledge Extraction from Data, which has been running since 1999 within three members of the consortium.

Requirements: 1. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the fields of computer science, mathematics or statistics, as well as a good level of English

2.  He/she should score at least TOEFL 550 or equivalent.

3. Classes are taught in English and the course is composed of 18 modules of about sixty hours each. The course runs over 4 semesters. The first semester is devoted to basic training, and includes subjects in mathematics, statistics, databases, etc., whereas the two following ones are devoted to acquire two specialties among six ones, such as Complex Data Mining, Information retrieval, Knowledge acquisition and management, etc. The fourth semester is targeted to the writing of a dissertation in either a laboratory or a company.

4. Students that have obtained 120 ECTS will automatically obtain national Master degrees from the countries in which they have studied. Classes are transmitted via video-conferencing. They are also recorded and accessible online. Students can benefit, on their site of residence, from support in the form of tutoring for each course.

 Fees: Tuition fees are 4,000 €/year for European students and 8,000 €/year for other students. All candidates may apply for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.

Procedure To apply: Fill-in the application form online with  personal details, university education and marks obtained, language skills, professional experience, work placements, cultural knowledge obtained from travelling or other means.Indicate whether or not he/she applies for a scholarship;Upload by the indicated deadline all the required documents and proofs:Recent identity photo;Copy of passport of other legal identification document;List of marks obtained during the three-year bachelor course;Syllabus or description of the courses taken in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and statistics in the three-year bachelor course;btained certificates or diplomas in foreign languages;A letter describing his/her interests in the field and motivations to enroll in the Master;A CV including a list of previous work placements and professional experience;Two referees' contacts (e-mail is preferable);
Link: http://www.em-dmkm.eu/
Deadline : 20 January 2011