Postgraduate Scholarships
PhD Studentship: Postgraduate Scholarship in Chemical Selection of Therapeutic Aptamers
Supervisor: Dr Christopher Serpell.
A funded PhD position is available to study the chemical selection of modified aptamers as therapeutic candidates.
Aptamers are short oligonucleotide sequences that bind with high specificity to diverse biological targets. The recognition properties of aptamers can be harnessed to create therapeutic agents. However, the chemistry of aptamers is largely limited to that of nucleic acids. The relatively slow development of clinical aptamers to date is largely due to this limitation. Non-natural modifications of nucleic acids are known to enhance aptamer affinity, but no technologies for discovering the right modifications amongst millions of possibilities currently exist. Centauri Therapeutics, our industrial collaborators, are using aptamers to target specific pathogens (e.g. antibiotic resistant microbes, cancer cells) and then elicit an immune response to eliminate the threat.
The aim of the project is to develop the first general method for discovery of modifications which increase aptamer binding efficacy. The results will be directly applicable to industrial drug development.
The successful candidate will be based mainly at the University of Kent’s main campus in Canterbury as part of the Functional Materials Group, and work under the supervision of Dr Christopher Serpell, with co-supervision by Prof. Michelle Garrett (Kent School of Biosciences) and Dr Helen Lavender (Centauri Therapeutics). They will also conduct some of their research at Centauri’s laboratory at Discovery Park (Sandwich).
This PhD studentship is due to start in September 2018.
Entry requirements and funding: Applicants should have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related subject. This is a Vice Chancellor’s Research Scholarship, which will be offered at the standard UK Research Councils’ rate (currently £14,296; to cover living costs) and will additionally cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate (currently £4,121 per annum). This scholarship is available to both UK and EU nationals and will involve undertaking teaching/demonstrating duties during the period of study.
Webpages:
Contact: For further information or informal enquiries, please contact Dr Christopher Serpell: ([email protected] ).
How to apply: To apply please go to: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/18/chemistry .
You will need to apply through the online application form on the main University website. Please note that you will be expected to provide personal details, education and employment history and supporting documentation (Curriculum Vitae, transcript of results, two academic references).
Deadline date for applications: 27th May 2018.
Interviews to be held on: 13th June 2018.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions)
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions) |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | 18TM0693 |
| Department | Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd |
| Overview | |
| Posting Summary | The Classroom Assistant will support the classrooms serving children from ages 0-3 years and creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment for young children. This position is responsible for daily care of the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: physical caregiving, following an age appropriate daily plan, and facilitation of supportive relationships with co-workers, parents, and students. The Classroom Assistant II ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their families and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with NAEYC, NJDHS and child care licensing regulations |
| Position Status | |
| Hours Per Week | 19.5 |
| Daily Work Shift | |
| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| Position Salary | $10-$12 per hour |
| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
| Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly |
| Minimum Education and Experience | AA degree, preferably in the field of Early Childhood Education of Child Development from an accredited public or private institution of higher education. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Preschool Caregivers required or an equivalent credential that addresses comparable competencies; or must obtain the credential within one year of employment as a Classroom Assistant II. |
|---|---|
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Must have (or be willing to obtain) training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children. Ability to work as part of a multi-program/disciplinary team in providing a variety of services to children and families. Experience working with children from low income families. Valid First Aid/CPR card, food handler’s card, negative TB test, and clear criminal background check required. |
| Equipment Utilized | |
| Physical Demands and Work Environment | |
| Special Conditions |
| Posting Open Date | |
|---|---|
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
| Location Details |
Postgraduate Scholarships
Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker
| Working Title | Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker |
|---|---|
| Anticipated Starting Academic Term | Fall |
| Job Type | Student |
| Job Category | Administrative/Office Support |
| Federal Work Study Required? | No |
| Job Summary | The student will be involved in patient relations, answer phones, scheduling patient appointments, study recruitment assistance, database entry, filing, copying, faxing |
| Job Requirements | Prior customer service experience, familiarity or interest in medicine/medical terminology and Microsoft Office |
| Child Protection Clearances | The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. |
| Hourly Pay Rate | $7.65 |
| Anticipated Number of Openings | 2 |
| Anticipated Hours per Week | 10-20 |
| Anticipated Weekly Schedule | flexible |
| Campus | Pittsburgh |
| Primary Work Location | Kaufmann Bldg, Suite 1110 |
| Posting Number | S-07648-P |
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Postgraduate Scholarships
Student Software Developer (FALL)
Student Software Developer (FALL) –
Job Number:
183298
Organization
: CIMMS
Job Location
: United States-Oklahoma-Norman
Schedule
: Part-time
Work Schedule: Flexible, 10-20 hours per week
Salary Range: $10.00
Benefits Provided: No
Required Attachments: Resume, Academic Transcripts, Class Schedule
Job Description
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The Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) seeks to fill a Student Assistant position to contribute to CIMMS Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground (mPING) project (http://mping.ou.edu/).
The principal duties of this position are:
Job Requirements
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Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the current Fall 2018 Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
- Must attach Fall 2018 oZONE class schedule.
Skills:
- Strong computer programming skills with particular emphasis on Python and PostgreSQL
- Strong familiarity with the UNIX/Linux operating environment and web services such as Nginx, Django and RESTful web applications
Department Preferences:
- Optional experience with mobile app development on Android and/or iOS is a plus
- Experience debugging and/or trouble shooting software and hardware issues
- Experience working with complex software applications and web-based communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: None
Job Posting
: Oct 30, 2018
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
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