Australian Endeavour Awards for Postgraduate, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Europe

Applications for the second round of the 2010 Endeavour Awards will open on 1 December 2009. The 2010 second round is for International and Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Executive Award and Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship.  Please check the Endeavour Awards website closer to this date for further information.

For all other awards (Endeavour Postgraduate, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Europe Awards) please check the Endeavour Awards website closer to April 2010 for further information.

Please read the Endeavour Awards website, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the Endeavour Awards 2010 Applicant Guidelines for further information on the Endeavour Awards.

Please download the Endeavour Awards Step by Step Guide to using the Endeavour Application System to help you with the online application process.

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BIOTEC Post-doctoral Fellowship

BIOTEC is seeking post-doctoral researchers to fill the following positions:

Position 1: Study effects of newly designed anti-folate compounds in animal model

Job description: The Post-doc fellow will be working in the Protein-Ligand Engineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory, BIOTEC, Thailand. The major goal of the laboratory is to develop novel anti-folate drug for malaria. The major scientific focus for this position is to study effects of newly designed anti-folate compounds in animal models and to understand their pharmacokinetics in the animal. The candidate will work closely with a strong team of parasitologists, chemists, biochemists and structural biologists. There will be a chance to work on the generation of transgenic parasites, if needed.
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications: A Ph.D., within the last 5 years, in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, parasitology or pharmacology is encouraged to apply. Knowledge in drug discovery field particularly in pharmacokinetics /pharmacodynamics with experience in using analytical equipment such as flow cytometer, HPLC is highly desirable. The ability to work with laboratory animals is required.

Position 2: Study on potential drug-target proteins

Job description: The Post-doc fellow will be working in the Protein-Ligand Engineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory, BIOTEC, Thailand. The major scientific focus for this position is to study on malarial proteins that are potential drug target: expression, structural determination and characterization using biophysical techniques. This research is aimed to determine the X-ray structure of potential drug targets in malaria as a preliminary step for drug development process.
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications: A Ph.D., within the last 5 years, in Biochemistry, Chemistry or else with strong background in protein crystallography and characterization and good at communicating and writing in English.

Position 3:  Study on the osmotic defense mechanisms in plant

Job description: The Post-doc fellow will be working in the Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratory, BIOTEC Central Research Unit, BIOTEC, Thailand. The major scientific focus for this position is to study on the osmotic defense mechanisms via water relation in salt tolerant plants and biochemical and physiological parameters that are mainly played a role as effective indices to classify the salt tolerant group to be cultivated in the salt-affected soil as organic matter production for saline soil phytoremediation.
Eligibility/Specific Qualifications: A Ph.D., within the last 5 years, experience in photosynthesis, water use efficiency and plant tissue culture as well as outstanding in scientific community which defined by at least 3 publications in the international journal with impact factors.

Position 4:  Study on Histamine dehydrogenase

Job description: The Post-doc fellow will be working in the Food Biotechnology Laboratory, BIOTEC Central Research Unit, BIOTEC, Thailand. The major scientific focus for this position is to purify and elucidate the crystal structure of Histamine dehydrogenase and develop method for histamine degradation in fish sauce by using cell and/or enzyme.   
Eligibility /Specific Qualifications: A Ph.D., within the last 5 years, in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology with experiences on enzyme purification and/or enzyme or protein crystal structure.

Position 5: Study on cellular mechanism of viral infection in crustaceans

Job description: The Post-doc fellow will be working in the BIOTEC Central Research Unit, BIOTEC, Thailand. This fellowship aims to provide the foundation for understanding intracellular interactions between crustaceans and their viral pathogens. A major scientific focus is to identification of critical host molecules and biochemical pathways for viruses to establish infection. A key approach is to combine data from microscopy-based method with data from molecular approaches to develop a basic knowledge on cellular mechanism of viral infection.
Eligibility /Specific Qualifications: A Ph.D., within the last 3 years, in virology, biochemistry or molecular biology is required. Knowledge and experience with advanced microscopy techniques, intracellular signaling pathways are highly desirable.

All positions are open to Thai and international applicants. To apply, please submit the Application Form, Transcript of Doctorate, Abstract of Dissertation, Statement of Intent and   Three Recommendation Letters (should be sent directly to BIOTEC by the person providing the reference) to:

                  Post Doctoral Scholarship Program
                  BIOTEC Research Unit Coordination Division
                  National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
                  113 Phahonyothin Road
                  Klong1, Klong Luang
                  Pathumthani 12120
                  Thailand
                  Email: rucd@biotec.or.th

The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 December 2009.

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ESMT MBA Full Scholarships

ESMT MBA Corporate Fellowship Program

European School of Management and Technology

Coverage of full tuition and fees, 6-month traineeship paid by sponsoring company
Together with corporate founders such as Allianz and E.ON, ESMT offers this exclusive opportunity to Full-time MBA applicants. Your profile is matched to the recruitment requirements of our corporate partner. If you fit in with these criteria, and you are selected by our partner, you become a Corporate Fellow. Your sponsoring company covers your tuition and fees. You also receive a 6-month paid traineeship period in the company (1,000 Euro/ month).

Special full scholarships for female candidates

ESMT would like to encourage applications from female candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence. Our special scholarships can cover full tuition and fees in exceptional cases. Your online application has to be completed before November 15, 2009. Please note that a completed application includes submitting all supporting documents in addition to the interview.

Allocation of scholarships

Scholarships will be allocated on the basis of intellectual excellence, evidence of personal and professional achievement and evidence of strong leadership potential. Applicants do not have to apply separately for the scholarship as the application and interview results will be used to measure the mentioned criteria.

The amount of the scholarship will be decided after a candidate has been accepted into the program. The MBA Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and makes the decision as to the amount. This decision is final.

ESMT exclusively offers scholarships in conjunction with a successful application to its MBA program. The scholarship is not donated in the form of cash and will be deducted from the applicant’s tuition fees.

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100+ Free Web Services That Save You Money (Part VII)

Welcome back!

This is the Part VII of 100+ free web services that save you money.

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Qitera: With Qitera you can unleash the collective knowledge of your company with just a few clicks.

Recuva: Recuva recovers files deleted from your Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player.

Remember the Milk: Manage tasks quickly and easily.

Remote: PC remote control - PC to PC file transfer - secure remote computer access

RerunCheck: RerunCheck saves you from the time and frustration of setting aside time for live television, only to say: Wait a second.

Rockbox: An Open Source replacement firmware for MP3 players from Archos, iRiver, Apple (iPod) and iAudio.

RocketDock: It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organization.

ScreenToaster: This is a free online screen recorder. Capture video of onscreen action and share them instantly.

SharePod: SharePod can run straight from the iPod itself, so you can use it at work, school, home - wherever you and your iPod are.

Shazam: Search over 8 million artists, albums and tracks. Check what your friends are listening to on Facebook too.

Residual Income on Internet from Your Home

What is Residual Income?

There are different definitions but I will share one with you now from the perspective of this concept. Residual income is repeated regular income earned by a sales person, generated from the payment of a product or service, that must be renewed on a regular basis in order to continue receiving its benefits. This is a way of being rewarded for your activities online. It may also be referred to as Passive Income. Earn for fun!

Please read this article to know more: Why Residual Income Is Smart Money - And Ways You Can Earn It?

How can I earn Residual Income?

Reading Email
Shopping Online
Reviewing and Trying Brand Name Products
Taking Surveys Online
Playing Games
Mystery Shopping
Earn to surf
Referring others (Referral System)
Get paid to view adverts.
Get paid to click and share!

Where to earn?

You can start with any of the following tested website. For discussion updates on this topic, please click here.

• Cashle
• Hits4Pay
• InboxDollars
• Ipoints
• Irish Opinions
• MyGPT Traffic Exchange
• Points2Shop
• WordLinx

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