Database Application Support Specialist (reference EBI_00003)

uk: Database Application Support Specialist [3+ y; proven record in SW dvlpmt; exp in programming in SQL, exp in db performance tuning; excellent knowledge/backgrnd in at least one relational db technology, Oracle and/or MySQL; knowledge of large dbs and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java or Perl] / EMBL-EBI; Hinxton

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Laboratoire Européen de Biologie Moléculaire
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Europäisches Laboratorium für Molekularbiologie

Database Application Support Specialist

We are looking for a specialist database programmer to join the InterPro team at the European Bioinformatics Instititute (EBI) located on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK.

The database programmer will work in a cross-project role, providing database-related expertise to the application development teams and to function as liaison between the application developers and the DBAs. Tasks will include database design for new projects, plus database application development, performance tuning and trouble-shooting for existing projects. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of good practice on database applications and to provide seminar-based training to the development teams.

The EBI is Europe’s leading provider of information services to biological researchers in academia and industry. Many of our services depend upon large relational databases; these are maintained by a team of DBAs working closely with domain-focused application developers. business grants

Applicants must have a proven record in software development, experience in programming in SQL and excellent knowledge/background in at least one relational database technology; Oracle and/or MySQL. Experience in database performance tuning, knowledge of large databases and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java or Perl is essential. At least 2 years of professional experience is required.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and work well in a team environment.

Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs (reference EBI_00003)

An initial contract of 3 years will be offered to the successful candidate. This may be renewed depending on the circumstances at the time of review.

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.

Note that special visa requirements apply to employees from non EU countries working at EMBL-EBI in the UK. The period of work does not qualify for the Highly Skilled Migrants Programme

University of Sydney World Scholars 2011 scholarships italian

University of Sydney World Scholars 2011 :

Beasiswa Scholarships : UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY WORLD SCHOLARS
APPLICATION GUIDELINES – SEMESTER 1 2011

Introduction

The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high-quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of strong bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world.


General Guidelines

World Scholars awards support the full cost of academic tuition fees for up to three (3) years on the terms set out in these Guidelines. The scholarship will also fund a travel contribution towards the cost of a return international airfare (as set out in the „Air Travel‟ section of the Scholarship Conditions, below).
Applications are invited from international students who are citizens of the following countries ("Participating Countries"):

 Asia:
Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

 Europe:
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

 Americas:
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United States

 Africa:
Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda

Candidates will be required to take up the scholarship in the semester for which it is offered. Deferral of the scholarship will not be permitted.

Selection for World Scholars is highly competitive. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated research capability. It is important that applicants clearly address these selection criteria in their PhD application documentation.
The University is actively negotiating with governments and agencies in Participating Countries to identify possibilities for further support for World Scholars. Details of any agreements reached, together with the level of additional support available and any conditions associated therewith, will be posted on the University‟s website:

http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/index.shtml#world

http://sydney.edu.au/documents/future_students/usws_guide.pdf