2012 PhD Position in Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Biophysics at ICFO, Spain

 PhD Position for International Students in Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Biophysics at ICFO, Spain 2012

Study Subject(s): Subject is Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Biophysics
Course Level: This program is for PhD students
Scholarship Provider: ICFO
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain

Eligibility:
-We are looking for ambitious and highly motivated students who will contribute to the international and multidisciplinary environment and goals of the AFIB group and of ICFO.
-We are particularly interested in students with strong background and training in physics or biophysics and experience in carrying out research in the field of biophysics.
-Positively valued will be skills in computer programming (C++, Matlab, Java), optics and statistical analysis. The students must have an internationally recognized Master’s degree obtained after January 01, 2009.
-The application will stay open until a candidate has been selected.
-There are no restrictions of citizenship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: This is scholarship is open for International Students.

Scholarship Description: The Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Biophysics group (AFIB) at ICFO is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to carry out their PhD thesis at the interface between biology and physics. We are a multidisciplinary group developing and applying advanced fluorescence imaging tools to understand important biological processes. The successful candidate will work on a project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and the Marie Curie Actions that aims to develop tools to determine protein stoichiometry in the crowded environment of a cell and apply these tools to questions related to intracellular trafficking of organelles. The project will combine several cutting-edge biophysical tools with statistical analysis to address an important challenge in biological research.

Objective of the Scholarship: ICFO is a world-class research institute dedicated to advancing the frontiers of research in the science and applications of light. ICFO is dedicated to the training of young minds and the highly international ICFO PhD program combines world-class education through courses thought by experts in their fields with other unique opportunities through the ICFO+ program and the ICONS student chapter.

Number of Awards: One Position is being Awarded.

Tenure of Award: The fellowships are offered for periods of one year.

Value: Not Known

Selection Criteria: Selection of ICFO-UPC predoctoral fellows is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.

Notifications: Not Known

How to Apply: To apply, suitable candidates are requested to submit (in English) by Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st of December, 2012

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Scholarship Tags: 2012, Advanced, Biophysics, Fluorescence, imaging, International, PhD, Spain

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