Novara, 26th August 2014 PhD Positions - Program in Sciences & Medical Biotechnology Joint DOCTORAL POSITION UPO-ULaval, Canada AVAILABLE The co-tutoring position is a unique opportunity to enhance the international dimension of doctoral studies both on individual and inter-university level. Since 2004, a very close and fruitful collaboration has been established between our University and Laval University, Quebec City (Canada). Thus, key feature of this program is that PhD students can carry out their doctoral course and their research projects at the University of Piemonte Orientale and at Laval University, Quebec City (Canada) under the joint supervision of two experts in the subject (dr. Francesca Boccafoschi, University of Piemonte Orientale; Prof. Diego Mantovani, Laval University, www.lbb.ulaval.ca). The subject will mainly be focused on biomaterials and tissue engineering, in particular for cardiovascular applications, with special focus on bioreactors, scaffolds, multi-cell co-culture and advanced applications. Interested and interesting candidate are seek for fulfilling this exciting program, aiming to educate today the tomorrow leaders in the field. On successful completion of the PhD course, the PhD students will be awarded two national degrees from each institution. Selected candidate will be asked to establish an agreement between both Universities, and the PhD (average duration is 4 years) will be carried out by spending 4 to 8 months per year, depending from the project, in the Canadian University. Scholarship available. Salary PhD fellowships of €18.000 per year including full social security are available. Eligibility criteria Candidates must hold an Italian “laurea specialistica (magistrale)” or a M.Sc. or equivalent degree by October 15th, 2014 For further information, please do not hesitate to contact: Dr. Francesca Boccafoschi: [email protected] Prof. Diego Mantovani: [email protected] With best regards, Francesca Boccafoschi, PhD Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università del Piemonte Orientale "A. Avogadro", Via Solaroli, 17 28100 Novara, Italy tel 0039 0321 660 556 Adjunct Professor Laval University Quebec City, G1V 0A6, Canada Diego Mantovani, PhD, FBSE Director, Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering - Chair Holder
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