Announcement

SOAS gender expert, Naila Kabeer, will give talk on 'daughter deficit' today

RIKEN Scientist Yutaka Arimoto, received SCJ President Award

A summary of papers to go live on 4/10/2011, topics include: molecule-metal contacts, plasma membrane and nuclear transfer

Summary of Science and Innovation news from the British Embassy, Tokyo. Topics include supercomputer, regenerative medicine, smart grid, energy storage and more.

RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist to lead a new laboratory working on The Advanced Science Institute (ASI). Applications from overseas applicants are welcome

The RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) is seeking outstanding neuroscientists for tenure-track Team Leader positions (equivalent to U.S. Assistant or Associate Professor) and for a tenured Senior Team Leader position (equivalent to U.S. Full Professor) to investigate the brain.

Deans and academics across the world gathered in Hong Kong from 27 to 29 September to attend the International Leadership Summit on Mechanical/Multi-Disciplinary Education

As the international community gathers in Brazil, IDRC will be on the ground to showcase how communities around the globe are harnessing science, technology, and indigenous knowledge to manage their access to water more equitably and efficiently.

Submissions for the March 2012 issue of Asia Research News are now being considered.

On August 27, Professor Ichiro Mori, the Department of Machinery and Engineering, was elected as a Fellow of CIRP at the General Assembly held in Budapest, Hungary.

New tool to use advanced transactional data analysis and digital forensics to provide an extra layer of security for online transactions

The N-Prize has been described as ‘the world’s smallest space programme’. Launched in 2008, the N-Prize sets the near-impossible challenge of launching and tracking a tiny orbital satellite on a shoestring budget.

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES), working together with the Royal Society of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline R&D (GSK) and the British High Commission in Singapore facilitated dialogue between Singapore and UK researchers on medicinal chemistry.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has provided valuable opportunity for hundreds of freshmen to listen to the sharing of leaders of their chosen academic discipline

The RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) is seeking outstanding neuroscientists for tenure-track Team Leader positions (equivalent to U.S. Assistant or Associate Professor) and for a tenured Senior Team Leader position (equivalent to U.S. Full Professor)

The latest issue of the British Embassy in Tokyo's Newsletter is now out and your entry into the world of Japanese science, technology and engineering.

Summary of Asia Manufacturing News, August edition: Honda to build motorcycle plant in Vietnam; Developments at Great Wall motor company ;SolidWorks software helps design 'super truck.'; New technique makes artificial bones more natural and other development stories

This multidisciplinary conference examines urban governance in Asia from the perspective of intercity networks. Asia is home to around half of the world’s urban population and many of the most populous cities.

South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology [SAJEB] is an eminent peer reviewed electronic journal, dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date information to biologists and physicians. We are creating a special issue on "Emerging Trends in Vector Biology Research: merging approaches from basic biology to functional genomics"

CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards aim to build research capacity by providing funding to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water. Its deadline is Thursday, September 1, 2011 (before 4:00 p.m. Ottawa time)

Program Leader - Think Tank Initiative Position #: 838 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $100,135 - $125,169 Duration: Term until June 30, 2015 - Strong Possibility of Extension Closing Date: 14/08/11

Position #: 835 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $63,240 - $76,193 Duration: Indeterminate Closing Date: 02/08/11

Program Management Officer - Supporting Inclusive Growth Position #: 292 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $63,240 - $76,193 Duration: Term - 3 Years Closing Date: 14/08/11

The IDRC research awards aim to provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff. All applications must be submitted electronically and by/before September 12, 2011

RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist to lead a new laboratory working on The Advanced Science Institute (ASI). All applications should reach RIKEN by August 15, 2011.

The deadline to receive nominations for the 2011 Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize has been extended to 31 July. This year's prize will be given in the field of materials science.

This conference provides an ‘interdisciplinary-platform’ to enhance mutual understanding between scientists, engineers, policy makers, and experts from a wide spectrum of pure and applied sciences in order to resolve the daunting global issues facing mankind

The Mekong Program on Water, Environment and Resilience (M-POWER), is calling for concept notes from professionals, researchers, government officials, and others interested in the water resources of the Mekong Region, their management and future.

Pak. J. Biotechnol. Volume 8 No. 1 & 2 for 2011 will be published in December 2011. the contributors can submit their articles till 15th October 2011

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in a related field of expertise (physical science, medical science, molecular biology, cytobiology, etc.), the experience and achievements stated in our laboratory outline as well as possess team management and research promotion skills. The deadline for application is friday, July 22, 2011 at 17:00(Japan time).