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Ireland: Lecturer (Fixed Term) nanotechnology

Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/Registrar in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology National University of Ireland, Galway Candidates must have a higher qualification in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. A strong interest in teaching and research is desirable and the successful candidate will work closely with the Professor of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. There is the possibility of a higher degree by research in the areas of nanotechnology, biophotonics or vestibular biofeedback. This post is a ... Read More »

UK: Cambridge University – PhD Position

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a 4-year PhD program starting in October 2010 at its Nano Science & Technology Doctoral Training Centre (NanoDTC). The focus of this EPSRC doctoral training centre is on Assembly of Functional Nanomaterials and Nanodevices, working from Nano Science through Engineering to Applications, with a view to realising scalable nanomaterials and nanodevices. The first ... Read More »

Sensitive Biosensors Could Transform Diagnostics

NSF Grant Funds Search for Breakthrough Using Silicon Nanowire Technology Jul. 26, 2010 UT Dallas nanotechnology researcher Walter Hu has received a $400,000 grant to develop an innovative and manufacturable nanoelectronic biochip that can detect individual molecules. “The motivation for this project came from a growing synergy between biology and electronics,” said Hu, an assistant professor of electrical engineering in ... Read More »

Iran to Send Response to Vienna Group Today

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran announced that its written response to the Vienna Group (the US, Russia, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency) on nuclear fuel swap will be forwarded to the IAEA officials on Monday. “The letter will be delivered to the IAEA Director-General (Yukiya Amano) today,” an Iranian source privy to Iran-West nuclear talks told FNA on Monday. Last ... Read More »

Researchers share nanotechnology knowledge

InForm, a AU$2.7 million EU-funded project involving world-leading research institutions including the University of Sydney, hosted its first conference ‘NanoFormulation2010′ in June at Stockholm University. The event brought together 17 research institutions including the University of Sydney, the University of Manchester, Bayer CropScience and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, to share their latest advances. 172 delegates attended the conference ... Read More »

Nanotechnology in food: What’s the big idea?

Let’s get talking about nanotech. The science of the very small has filled the food industry with big ideas – but industry is torn on how to present nanotechnology to consumers, stalling product development. More effective methods of detecting foodborne pathogens, better delivery of micronutrients, longer shelf life – these are all great potential benefits – but research shows that ... Read More »