MSc Packaging Technology Management

Brunel University

Entry: September

It is the aim of this course to produce high-calibre packaging technologists and managers who have the vision and flexibility to create opportunities and to solve problems effectively.

The course is relevant to a wide range of industries including: packaging designers; raw materials producers; packaging converters and printers; product manufacturers; packaging machine suppliers; and retailers. You will benefit from this course if you are involved in the design, manufacture, specification or use of packaging.

Aims
Becoming a student on the course provides you with:

- an opportunity to obtain a higher degree whilst pursuing a career;
- enhanced technical and managerial skills;
- contact with students from all sectors of the industry and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences;
- the potential for accelerated career development;
- the vision to choose the most effective packaging solutions.

There are clear benefits to your company too. Active involvement can:

- realise employees’ full potential for contributing to the business;
- raise the technical and managerial skill levels within the company;
- help with the recruitment and retention of high-calibre personnel;
- provide cost-effective access to University research facilities.

Mode of study

1 Year Full-Time The taught element of the course (September to April) includes eight modules; delivery will be by a combination of lectures, tutorials and group/seminar work. A further four months (May to September) is spent undertaking the dissertation.

3-5 Years Distance Learning The distance learning programme is designed to enable you to conduct most of your studies at home, in your own time and at your own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University; instead you follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work.

You are supplied with a study pack supported by eLearning web based lecture materials. You can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course, it is entirely up to you how long you take but usually the minimum is 3 years, with you taking four modules in the first year, four modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on your other commitments you can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years.

Assessment is by a combination of assignments and examinations. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country you are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (universities, colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world that will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is your responsibility. The exams are held in May and September each year.

Entry Requirements for 2012 Entry
A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification or HND or Diploma of Institute of Packaging with relevant experience. The course is designed to accommodate students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

Further information
For further information visit the course website.

Applications should be made via the Brunel University online application system.

Enquirie
Marketing and Recruitment Office
School of Engineering and Design
Email sed-pg-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0)1895 265814/266634

Features Editor | Chemistry World

Royal Society of Chemistry

Based in Cambridge, UK. Salary £36,361 – £40,401 pa.

We’re looking for a Features Editor to join the team at Chemistry World. You’ll be committed to commissioning and editing topical and accurate features that inform, engage and entertain our demanding readers who expect their intellectual buzz to come from the content, and not from having to unravel the language. You’ll also need a passion for science, a nose for a good story and a flair for turning a phrase.

Day-to-day activities

- Overall responsibility for researching, commissioning, editing and writing features on a wide range of chemical science related topics to a high level of quality and accuracy.
- Build and use contacts – with members, the chemical industry, government departments, trade associations and the academic world – to source feature ideas for the magazine and website.
- Attend conferences, press conferences, visit companies and institutions, conduct interviews.
- Work with our Design team to create the cover of the magazine as well as generating ideas for images to be used with articles.
- Work with our Commercial Sales team in the production of the editorial calendar and to ensure a proportion of the features are attractive to potential advertisers.
- Proof-reading.
- Participate in decision-making regarding the general direction, focus, scope and format of the magazine and website.
- Keep abreast of current developments and trends in chemistry, the chemical industry, science policy and matters relating to chemists, using this knowledge to contribute ideas for daily news articles, comment pieces as well as for feature purposes.
- Take responsibility for administration of Chemistry World podcasts as assigned.
- Take responsibility for additional pages in the magazine as assigned.

Desirable skills and qualifications

- Science graduate with experience of writing and editing features, for print, broadcast or online.
- Broad knowledge of developments in the chemical and life sciences, and a working knowledge of magazine and online publishing.
Experience of working with freelance writers would be advantageous.
Self-starter, highly motivated and able to work well under pressure, to deadline and without constant supervision.

Download
Full Job Description (pdf file)

To apply, please visit our website at www.rsc.org/jobs.

Vacancy reference number: 12-15

Closing date: 14 February 2012

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and value diversity.

MSc in Physical Oceanography

Bangor University

“The School of Ocean Science at Bangor…… is generally regarded as the best institute in Europe for physical oceanography.” – New Scientist

“The MSc in Physical Oceanography at the Bangor University meets a critical skills need in the UK for modellers and numerate environmental scientists.” – Natural Environmental Research Council

This well established course is aimed at graduates in physical sciences with an interest in the Ocean. The MSc in Physical Oceanography at Bangor University provides a thorough training in both practical and theoretical aspects of the physics of the ocean. Lecturers are given by experts in their field, providing students with in-depth knowledge which they then test through field work and numerical modelling exercises.

This course has a number of scholarships of value up to £5,000.

For more information and details on how to apply, visit:

http://www.bangor.ac.uk/oceansciences/pgrad/msc/physical/aonotes.php

- or contact s.hague@bangor.ac.uk.

MSc / PgDip / PgCert in Environmental Studies
The quality and protection of the environment is a rapidly expanding subject area. The Environmental Studies Taught Postgraduate Programme is designed to encourage the integration of environmental science topics to meet the needs of industry, government organisations and individuals. Choosing this programme will provide a flexible and integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to environmental study. The programme has been developed co-operatively within the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Social Science and Humanities at Loughborough University and is administered by the Department of Chemistry.

Full details of the MSc in Environmental Studies can be found on the Centre for Environmental Studies web pages.

The course is available as a full-time or part-time course.

Programme length
MSc: 1 year full-time, up to 8 years part-time
Diploma: 1 year full-time, up to 5 years part-time
Certificate: up to 3 years part-time

Entry qualification
Good honours degree in environmental science, science, engineering or related discipline or equivalent professional qualification.

To request a prospectus and application form contact: Chemistry@lboro.ac.uk

A downloadable version of the application form is now available. You may download a printable version of the form in either Word or Adobe PDF format.

The completed form should be returned by post to: Postgraduate Taught Admissions, Academic Registry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK. Alternatively, you may apply on-line by completing an electronic form.

For further information about the programme contact:

Dr Lois Child, Centre Co-ordinator, Centre for Environmental Studies, Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leics, LE11 3TU, UK. Tel: + 44 (0)1509 222558 e-mail: L.E.Child@lboro.ac.uk

MRes / MSc in Medical Biotechnology with Biobusiness

University of Aberdeen

Programme aims
The programme will equip students with the skills and knowledge to take advantage of one of the fastest growing opportunities for employment. Medical Biotechnology requires scientists, business development professionals and people with excellent communication skills. Individuals with the imagination to exploit biotechnological thinking and the flair required to take scientific ideas through to new products or technologies will benefit greatly from, and enjoy, this programme. The course provides a unique opportunity to gain experience of the latest science and business developments in Medical Biotechnology, from tutors who are themselves actively engaged in this area and to experience a 9 month research project.

Programme content
The taught courses will comprise lectures, tutorials, practical classes and small group teaching and directed self learning. The syllabus reflects recent developments in biotechnology that underpin medicine, including medical genetics, molecular immunology, the molecular basis of microbial pathogenesis and pharmacology. It is based on three science modules that develop both knowledge (laboratory methods in applied molecular biology, IT), and interpretation/communication skills. A fourth Bio-business module provides an introduction to market analysis, business governance, intellectual property, ethical issues in biotechnology, the generation of business plans and the making of commercially orientated presentations.

The 9 month research project will either involve laboratory-based research in a biotechnological area or will entail the development of a complete business plan for a product or technology.

Duration
16-24 months full-time

Special features
Flexibility has been introduced to the programme to allow students to study 120 taught credits in Academic Year 1 (September – April) with the option to return in Academic Year 2 (September) or continue in Academic Year 1 from April to undertake the research project, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator. Students will be advised on the process for project allocation at registration.

Entry requirements
This programme is suitable for graduates with an honours degree 2.2 or above or equivalent qualification, in a relevant science subject.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competency in English language (at least 6.5 in IELTS or a TOEFL score of 580).

For further information or to make an application please contact graduateschool-clsm@abdn.ac.uk – or visit the Graduate School website http://www.abdn.ac.uk/clsm/graduate/

MSc Forensic Osteology

Bournemouth University

Specialist anthropological skills can contribute, not only to our understanding of the past, but also to the effective investigation of serious incidents in the modern world, particularly murder, genocide and human rights violations within the constraints of the criminal justice system. Such skills have also proved increasingly useful in recent years in the wake of mass disasters, both natural and man-made.

This forensic osteology course is concerned with the application of biological anthropological techniques to the analysis of human skeletal remains within a legal context and provides a vital suite of expertise and skills that can be applied to answer both modern and archaeological questions.

Entry Requirements
A good Bachelors Honours degree, 2:2 or above in a relevant subject area or equivalent professional experience. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.

Scholarships
The School of Applied Sciences has just launched 44 new scholarships worth between £1,000 and £5,000. Please visit the course profile on the BU website to find out more.

For more information, please visit the course profile on the BU website.

Visit us
Come to an open day where you will have the opportunity to meet an academic and discuss the course in more detail.

MIT Portugal Program
Instituto Superior Técnico

Lisbon, Portugal

MIT Portugal Program is an international partnership involving MIT, universities and industry in Portugal. The goal of the initiative is to develop world class education and research programs in the emerging field of engineering systems.

MIT Portugal Program provides world-class training – including real-world preparation for future employment – in leading-edge areas of engineering, management and policy to top students who seek to become leaders in technological innovation. Therefore we would like to invite your students and graduates to apply to our PhD, Advanced Studies, and Master’s courses.

Applications are now open for the 2012-13 academic year in the following fields of research:

• Bio Engineering Systems: Advanced Studies and PhD
• Sustainable Energy Systems: Advanced Studies and PhD
• Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing: Advanced Studies and PhD
• Transportation Systems: Master and PhD

All courses are given by consortia of Portuguese universities with lecturing by MIT faculty.

• Full PhD scholarships with 980 € /month stipends available regardless of citizenship or nationality
• PhD scholarship holders spend up to 18 months conducting research at MIT (while at MIT stipend is 1710 € / month)
• Lectures by leading faculty from MIT and Portuguese institutions
• Industrial internships, entrepreneurship and innovation programs, and other opportunities to develop cross-cutting skills are integral to all courses
• Global programs conducted in English with up to 40% international students

For students with an international outlook seeking to develop a systems approach to their research and career development, these programs offer a special opportunity to engage with the best that MIT and Portugal have to offer.

The applications for PhD and Masters are open until 31 March 2012 and for Advanced Studies until the 15 June 2012.

For full details on the MIT Portugal Program and on application procedures, please visit our website: www.mitportugal.org

MSc Evolutionary Biology

One hundred-and-fifty years after the publication of Darwin’s “The Origin of Species”, evolutionary theory occupies an ever more central role in modern societies, constantly contributing to advances in medicine, environmental sciences, psychology, etc. An increased public awareness of evolutionary biology feeds debates on the impact that evolutionary theory has on our lives – our understanding of the natural world, the origin of life and the ways that humans are subject to natural selection. Evolution underpins all areas of biology.

This course is tailored for bright and motivated science graduates wishing to advance their career in evolutionary biology, either by bridging the gap between undergraduate and doctoral level education, or providing the breadth and depth of knowledge to build up a career in science communication. It provides the chance to meet and interact with like-minded budding evolutionary biologists in a vibrant multicultural environment.

Taught by the strongest and broadest team of evolutionary biologists in Ireland students will have full involvement in active research groups. Students will collect and analyse their own data and write up a paper to be submitted to an international peer-reviewed journal thus significantly enhancing their resume. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their presentation skills for both specialist and lay audiences.

Students will develop an advanced knowledge of the processes, mechanisms and theory of evolution and the ability to apply this knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses using appropriate tools and skills. Graduates will have the ability to interpret morphological, molecular and/or simulated data using logical approaches based on evolutionary theory and the maturity to forecast the wider implications and consequences of their interpretations and conclusions. Science communication is a cornerstone of this course and students will develop the ability to communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences, in a clear unambiguous way, the results of their research and rationale underpinning them, both through written media and presenting orally.

The course begins in September with a residential field course which introduces in a practical way the main concepts of evolutionary biology. This provides a unique opportunity for the group to get to know each other and the key staff involved. Visiting experts present a topic once a month present which for the next 3 weeks in-house academics explore further with the group through discussion and debate. Students undertake a 15 week research project with field and or laboratory work and write it up as a thesis for submission in August.

Modules available include: Molecular Phylogenetics, The Evolution of Birds, Evolution of Humans, Marine Population Biology, Plant-Atmosphere and Climate Interactions, Ecological Modelling, Developmental Plant Genetics, Epigenetics, Insect-Plant Interactions, Cellular Architecture.

Career opportunities
Graduates are ideally placed to take up roles in museum and public education/understanding of science, wildlife management and environmental conservation, scientific journalism/publishing, further education and research and positions with government department and non-governmental agencies in relation to policy making.

Entry requirements
A recognised honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, such as Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Geology, Cellular/Molecular biology, Biochemistry, Environmental biology, Marine biology.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competency in English language (at least 6.5 in IELTS or a TOEFL score of 100 on the Internet Based Test).

Further information is available from our website.

To apply online please go to www.ucd.ie/apply

Contact Details
Dr. Stefano Mariani (Programme Coordinator)
Phone: + 353 1 716 2243
Email: evolution@ucd.ie

Or visit our website.

MSc Interdisciplinary Approaches to Life Science

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Life Science Liliane Bettencourt program, MSc

http://www.aiv-paris.org

The “Approches Interdisciplinaires du Vivant” (‘AIV’) master program of Paris Diderot and Paris Descartes universities unites talented students of disciplines spanning from Medicine, Biology, and Chemistry to Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Philosophy, Computer and cognitive Sciences. AIV is based on a highly interactive content where every student achieves maturity as a researcher through cycles of sharing knowledge amongst the master community (students and teachers), identification of open unresolved scientific questions and, importantly, designing experimental and theoretical approaches to resolve them.

The 1st year (M1) is consecrated to in-depth course targeting basic quantitative approaches and a long internship, including the participation in the “foundational research prize’ gold-meal winner Paris team to the MIT iGEM competition.

The 2nd year (M2) is devoted to developing meta-skills of researchers including critical analysis, and creative project generation. In parallel, the students follow three research internship projects, with the obligation of taking one theoretical and one experimental subjects. The three internships help the students to find the best fit with a laboratory of their choice and make the necessary background to prepare their own interdisciplinary thesis project. The AIV master is validated by both the Biology and Physics departments of the partner universities.

Students may apply to either the M1 or M2 year, depending on their previous experience.

The 1st year Master (AIV M1) starts with the refresher weeks, which aim at reducing the gap between the various backgrounds of the students, and thus raising their knowledge to a common level needed to follow the courses. The AIV M1 courses give the students a solid background in quantitative biology through fundamental approaches such as mathematics, physics and computer science, as well as emerging fields such as systems and synthetic biology. The students also become familiar with statistical and modeling analysis tools, and with highly sophisticated technologies (nano-fabrication, fluorescence microscopy, micro-fluidics, molecular forces measurements, etc.) allowing the characterization of the molecular mechanisms underlying biological phenomena. The AIV M1 training is concluded by a long internship (5 months). Students wishing to acquire or strengthen a specific knowledge can participate in external modules organized in the Paris region in exchange with one of the AIV courses.

The 2nd year Master (M2) consists in two alternative tracks:

- the AIV M2 track
- or the “Systems and Synthetic Biology, Information and Interactions” (S2I2) M2 track.

In the AIV M2 program, weekly meetings are held on Friday afternoons, axed around three trimester courses dealing with the analysis of scientific writings (articles, reviews and books). In parallel, students participate in three trimester internships (the laboratories can be chosen from any university or institution in the Paris area yet at least one experimental and one theoretical interdisciplinary project are required).

In the S2I2 M2 program, which is shared with the new Paris Descartes-ParisTech Biomedical Engineering Master (BEM) program, students participate in three 14-weeks internship rotations (at least one experimental and one theoretical), including one that should be carried out within the private research sector. In parallel, they choose between “Systems and Synthetic Biology” and “Web Science Interface” orientations, and follow 3 courses (to be validated by the Master’s teachers).

Requirements
Each promotion is composed of up to twenty students with a high level background in one of the following domains: Biology, Physics, Computer Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Cognitive Sciences, Philosophy or History of science.

Eligibility Master 1: Students with B.Sc. degree or equivalent.
Eligibility Master 2: Students graduated 1st year of a master degree or equivalent.

Foreign students are advised to contact us to check for their eligibility.
In addition, a limited number of post-docs and PhD students with non-biology background who wish to learn more about research in Life Sciences are accepted every year.

Selection:
The selection is based on proven interest in interdisciplinary, previous record and an interview.

English speaking program

Course start date:
September

For further information or to make an application please visit our website.

Tel: +33 1 44 41 25 22
Email: contact@aiv-paris.org

http://www.aiv-paris.org