The new CALVIN research group at the Computer Vision Laboratory of ETH Zurich is looking for several PhD students.
There are three main topics:
large-scale learning of thousands of object/scene/attribute categories and their mutual contextual relations from the Internet
human pose estimation and action recognition in uncontrolled video, such as TV shows
modeling the parallel between the structure of visual scenes and the structure of natural sentences to aid visual learning and automatic image annotation
Your profile:
Masters degree (preferably in Computer Science; Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, and Physics are also accepted)
Solid programming skills; the projects involve programming in Matlab and C++
Solid mathematics knowledge (especially linear algebra and statistics)
Creative and highly motivated
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Prior knowledge in the areas of computer vision, machine learning or data mining is a plus (ideally a master thesis in a related field)
Please send applications include:
a complete CV, graduation marks, topic of your master thesis, the name and email address of one reference (preferably your master thesis supervisor). If you already have reserch experience, please include a publication list and references.
For further questions, please contact: Prof. Vittorio Ferrari ( ferrari[ at ]vision.ee.ethz.ch )
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Japan: Post-doc in Algorithm Theory / Bioinformatics, Ochanomizu University
Background:
Ochanomizu University, a National University Corporation in Japan, is searching for a post-doctoral research fellow to work with Assistant Professor Dr. Jesper Jansson on the Program for Researchers to Promote Creative and Independent Research supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
Number of available positions: 1
Terms of Employment:
The first term is from the appointment day to March 31, 2009.
The contract may be extended on a yearly basis until March 31, 2012, depending on the research performance.
Research areas:
Algorithms (Graph Theory, Combinatorial Pattern Matching, Computational Complexity) and Bioinformatics (Phylogenetics, Clustering, Comparative Genomics).
Qualifications:
Applicants must have, or expect to hold by March 31, 2009, a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or Mathematics.
Gross salary: 4,560,000yen (about 42,000 USD) per year.
Social insurance contributions and income tax will be deducted from the salary.
Commuter expenses are already included. No additional bonuses or dismissal allowance will be paid.
Deadline for applications: September 1, 2008.
Application procedure:
See http://www.ocha.ac.jp/plaza/recruitment/koubo_acpro_jansson_e.pdf
Ochanomizu University, a National University Corporation in Japan, is searching for a post-doctoral research fellow to work with Assistant Professor Dr. Jesper Jansson on the Program for Researchers to Promote Creative and Independent Research supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
Number of available positions: 1
Terms of Employment:
The first term is from the appointment day to March 31, 2009.
The contract may be extended on a yearly basis until March 31, 2012, depending on the research performance.
Research areas:
Algorithms (Graph Theory, Combinatorial Pattern Matching, Computational Complexity) and Bioinformatics (Phylogenetics, Clustering, Comparative Genomics).
Qualifications:
Applicants must have, or expect to hold by March 31, 2009, a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or Mathematics.
Gross salary: 4,560,000yen (about 42,000 USD) per year.
Social insurance contributions and income tax will be deducted from the salary.
Commuter expenses are already included. No additional bonuses or dismissal allowance will be paid.
Deadline for applications: September 1, 2008.
Application procedure:
See http://www.ocha.ac.jp/plaza/recruitment/koubo_acpro_jansson_e.pdf
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ireland: PhD Scholarship in Polymer Nanocomposites, University of Dublin, Trinity College
Project Title: Investigation of the toughness of recycled polymer-clay nanocomposites for plastics recycling
We have a PhD scholarship available to work on Polymer Nanocomposites in the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.
The project, which is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland, aims to enhance the toughness of recycled plastics using nanoclays and study toughening mechanisms of clay in polymers. It will benefit plastics recycling industry by upgrading their products and other plastics industries by providing more choices of low-cost raw materials. The successful candidate will receive training in Polymer Science and Engineering, Composite Materials, Ceramics and Physical Chemistry.
Stipend: EUR 16,002 per annum (plus tuition fees and travel expenses).
Start date: September/October 2008.
Requirements: Candidates will have a primary degree (equivalent to 2:1 or higher) in an appropriate discipline.
Application: Highly motivated applicants with an interest in Polymers should send a full CV including names and contact details of two referees to:
Dr. Biqiong Chen
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Trinity College Dublin
College Green
Dublin 2, Ireland
Email: chenb[ at ]tcd.ie
TRINITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We have a PhD scholarship available to work on Polymer Nanocomposites in the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.
The project, which is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland, aims to enhance the toughness of recycled plastics using nanoclays and study toughening mechanisms of clay in polymers. It will benefit plastics recycling industry by upgrading their products and other plastics industries by providing more choices of low-cost raw materials. The successful candidate will receive training in Polymer Science and Engineering, Composite Materials, Ceramics and Physical Chemistry.
Stipend: EUR 16,002 per annum (plus tuition fees and travel expenses).
Start date: September/October 2008.
Requirements: Candidates will have a primary degree (equivalent to 2:1 or higher) in an appropriate discipline.
Application: Highly motivated applicants with an interest in Polymers should send a full CV including names and contact details of two referees to:
Dr. Biqiong Chen
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Trinity College Dublin
College Green
Dublin 2, Ireland
Email: chenb[ at ]tcd.ie
TRINITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Monday, July 28, 2008
Australia: Postgraduate Research Scholarships, La Trobe University
Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scheme and La Trobe University Fee Remission Research Scholarship
The EIPRS and LTUFRRS awards are open to international students who are seeking to undertake a higher degree by research at a Master’s or PhD level.
Both scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are designed to cover tuition fees for a period of two years for a Master’s by Research degree and three years for a Doctoral (PhD) degree.
The closing date for these scholarships is 30 September for students who wish to begin their studies the following year.
Scholarship recipients must be ready to commence no later than 30 June in the year following application. Please note also that scholarship offers will be made conditional on evidence of English language proficiency.
International students may apply for this scholarship when they apply for admission to La Trobe University. A separate application form is not required, although applicants should note that they may be required to submit further documentation on request (e.g. thesis chapter/s in English translation).
More about the scholarships please find here, and information about the admission here
The EIPRS and LTUFRRS awards are open to international students who are seeking to undertake a higher degree by research at a Master’s or PhD level.
Both scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are designed to cover tuition fees for a period of two years for a Master’s by Research degree and three years for a Doctoral (PhD) degree.
The closing date for these scholarships is 30 September for students who wish to begin their studies the following year.
Scholarship recipients must be ready to commence no later than 30 June in the year following application. Please note also that scholarship offers will be made conditional on evidence of English language proficiency.
International students may apply for this scholarship when they apply for admission to La Trobe University. A separate application form is not required, although applicants should note that they may be required to submit further documentation on request (e.g. thesis chapter/s in English translation).
More about the scholarships please find here, and information about the admission here
Sunday, July 27, 2008
South Africa: Postdoctoral Position in Natural Language Processing, the North-West University
The Centre for Text Technology at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) in South Africa is looking for candidates to fill 2 postdoctoral positions in Natural Language Processing.
Minimum requirements:
PhD in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
Strong programming skills (C/C++, Perl, Java).
Thorough knowledge of and experience in main statistical and machine learning approaches.
The ability to work well in a diverse team.
Full spoken and written proficiency of English.
Preferred/recommended requirements:
Experience in other programming languages.
Experience in machine translation.
Industrial experience or a track-record of project-based experimental work.
Good research profile and publication rate.
Knowledge of or fluency in a Germanic language and/or Bantu language.
Job description:
The two postdocs will contribute to current and future research projects within the Centre for Text Technology. These projects are either funded by the South African “National Research Foundation”, or by the North-West University. Postdocs participating in these projects can expect to gain considerable research experience in Natural Language Processing and text technology (as well as limited exposure to speech technologies). More info on current projects can be found at http://ctext.nwu.ac.za/Research.html
Other planned projects include research on the development of text and speech technologies for closely-related languages (not limited to South African languages), especially with a view on machine translation.
It will be expected from the postdocs to publish in acknowledged (inter)national journals, present research results at local and international conferences, and stimulate research within the Centre.
Commencement:
As soon as possible, or as soon as convenient. (Open invitation)
Contract period:
12 months. Depending on work performance and the availability of funding, both posts may be renewed after the initial 12 months.
Remuneration:
Remuneration according to the South African National Research Foundation’s benchmarks. No fringe benefits included. Annual leave according to labour law regulations and University practice included.
Additional information:
A certain amount of the library budget allocation will be made available to expand the current library collection.
You will be encouraged to apply for funding for conference attendance, within the University’s framework for research funding, as well as external funding (e.g. National Research Foundation).
Centre for Text Technology:
Read more about the Centre for Text Technology (CTexT) at http://www.ctext.co.za/ or http://ctext.nwu.ac.za/.
We offer a friendly and enthusiastic working environment, good computational facilities, interaction across academic disciplines (including linguists, phonologists/acoustic phoneticians, statisticians, engineers, and computer scientists). All projects are supported by a project manager and full-time programmer.
Application and deadline:
To apply, email a CV (including a statement of research interests, as well as names and contact information for two references) to Handré Groenewald (Handre.Groenewald[ at ]nwu.ac.za) as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Handré Groenewald at Handre.Groenewald[ at ]nwu.ac.za, or at +27 18 299 1513.
The North-West University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Minimum requirements:
PhD in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
Strong programming skills (C/C++, Perl, Java).
Thorough knowledge of and experience in main statistical and machine learning approaches.
The ability to work well in a diverse team.
Full spoken and written proficiency of English.
Preferred/recommended requirements:
Experience in other programming languages.
Experience in machine translation.
Industrial experience or a track-record of project-based experimental work.
Good research profile and publication rate.
Knowledge of or fluency in a Germanic language and/or Bantu language.
Job description:
The two postdocs will contribute to current and future research projects within the Centre for Text Technology. These projects are either funded by the South African “National Research Foundation”, or by the North-West University. Postdocs participating in these projects can expect to gain considerable research experience in Natural Language Processing and text technology (as well as limited exposure to speech technologies). More info on current projects can be found at http://ctext.nwu.ac.za/Research.html
Other planned projects include research on the development of text and speech technologies for closely-related languages (not limited to South African languages), especially with a view on machine translation.
It will be expected from the postdocs to publish in acknowledged (inter)national journals, present research results at local and international conferences, and stimulate research within the Centre.
Commencement:
As soon as possible, or as soon as convenient. (Open invitation)
Contract period:
12 months. Depending on work performance and the availability of funding, both posts may be renewed after the initial 12 months.
Remuneration:
Remuneration according to the South African National Research Foundation’s benchmarks. No fringe benefits included. Annual leave according to labour law regulations and University practice included.
Additional information:
A certain amount of the library budget allocation will be made available to expand the current library collection.
You will be encouraged to apply for funding for conference attendance, within the University’s framework for research funding, as well as external funding (e.g. National Research Foundation).
Centre for Text Technology:
Read more about the Centre for Text Technology (CTexT) at http://www.ctext.co.za/ or http://ctext.nwu.ac.za/.
We offer a friendly and enthusiastic working environment, good computational facilities, interaction across academic disciplines (including linguists, phonologists/acoustic phoneticians, statisticians, engineers, and computer scientists). All projects are supported by a project manager and full-time programmer.
Application and deadline:
To apply, email a CV (including a statement of research interests, as well as names and contact information for two references) to Handré Groenewald (Handre.Groenewald[ at ]nwu.ac.za) as soon as possible.
For more information, contact Handré Groenewald at Handre.Groenewald[ at ]nwu.ac.za, or at +27 18 299 1513.
The North-West University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
USA: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Positions in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Tennessee
Multiple postdoctoral research fellow positions in Computational Biology are available in Dr. Yan Cui’s lab at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, Tennessee, USA). Our research interests include predictive modeling of genetic networks, phenotypic effect of genetic variations, functional elements in non-coding DNA sequences and evolutionary theory (for details see our webpage at http://compbio.utmem.edu).
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate exciting research projects such as: (1) Sequencing the genome of a mouse strain (DBA/2) and identify all the genetic differences between DBA/2 and the C57BL/6 strain (whose genome has been sequenced), (2) Designing custom microarrays to study the differential gene expression across the BXD recombinant inbred strains (which were derived from the crossing of DBA/2 and C57BL/6), (3) Developing computational models to elucidate the causal pathways through which genetic variations influence phenotypes and predict the effects of genetic/transcriptional variations/interventions on the phenotypes (e.g. individual differences in disease susceptibility and responses to medications), (4) Computational modeling of cerebellum development in time and space, (5) Inferring the genetic pathways underlying individual differences in immune responses to a number of pathogens. The multidisciplinary research environment will provide numerous opportunities to collaborate with experimental biologists.
The successful applicants will be able to take advantage of the high performance computing facilities, a 48-cpu Linux cluster of our lab and a new petaflop supercomputer hosted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (http://www.tennessee.edu/system/news/nsf/).
Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ ADA/ADEA Employer.
The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree, research experiences in computational biology/bioinformatics, and computer programming skills. Experience in gene network modeling, time series data analysis, quantitative genetics and/or genome sequence assembly is a plus.
HOW TO APPLY: Send CV to Dr. Yan Cui (ycui2[ at ]utmem.edu).
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate exciting research projects such as: (1) Sequencing the genome of a mouse strain (DBA/2) and identify all the genetic differences between DBA/2 and the C57BL/6 strain (whose genome has been sequenced), (2) Designing custom microarrays to study the differential gene expression across the BXD recombinant inbred strains (which were derived from the crossing of DBA/2 and C57BL/6), (3) Developing computational models to elucidate the causal pathways through which genetic variations influence phenotypes and predict the effects of genetic/transcriptional variations/interventions on the phenotypes (e.g. individual differences in disease susceptibility and responses to medications), (4) Computational modeling of cerebellum development in time and space, (5) Inferring the genetic pathways underlying individual differences in immune responses to a number of pathogens. The multidisciplinary research environment will provide numerous opportunities to collaborate with experimental biologists.
The successful applicants will be able to take advantage of the high performance computing facilities, a 48-cpu Linux cluster of our lab and a new petaflop supercomputer hosted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (http://www.tennessee.edu/system/news/nsf/).
Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ ADA/ADEA Employer.
The applicant should have a Ph.D. degree, research experiences in computational biology/bioinformatics, and computer programming skills. Experience in gene network modeling, time series data analysis, quantitative genetics and/or genome sequence assembly is a plus.
HOW TO APPLY: Send CV to Dr. Yan Cui (ycui2[ at ]utmem.edu).
Austria: Postdoctoral Position in Tumor Immunology, St. Anna Childrens Cancer Research Institute
The Laboratory of Tumour Immunology at the St. Anna Childrens Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) (www.ccri.at), Vienna, Austria, is accepting applications for the position of a postdoc/staff scientist in the area of:
Tumour Immunology and Tumour Immune Therapy
focussing on molecular and genetic aspects of immune regulation by dendritic cells.
The CCRI is a multi-disciplinary research institute focusing on various aspects of cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment. The Laboratory of Tumour Immunology has been engaged in the study of the cellular and molecular biology of anti-tumour immunity for many years. In line with the CCRIs strong translational research focus, the Laboratory of Tumour Immunology developed a technology platform for anti-tumour immune therapy, which is now studied in clinical phase II trials. Our basic research projects aim at an understanding of the molecular biology and genetics of immune regulation by dendritic cells with particular emphasis on negative regulatory feedback loops, and exploiting this knowledge for cancer immune therapy.
A sorrow understanding of cellular and molecular tumour immunology is expected; knowledge of the biology of dendritic cells is preferred. An interest in translational research bringing biological concepts to clinical application is essential for this position. We are looking for scientists experienced in technologies related to human immunology such as flow cytometry, immune histochemistry, cell culture, or assay systems for the investigation of immune functions, etc.
Applications shall be submitted to Thomas Felzmann by e-mail (thomas.felzmann[ at ]ccri.at)
Tumour Immunology and Tumour Immune Therapy
focussing on molecular and genetic aspects of immune regulation by dendritic cells.
The CCRI is a multi-disciplinary research institute focusing on various aspects of cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment. The Laboratory of Tumour Immunology has been engaged in the study of the cellular and molecular biology of anti-tumour immunity for many years. In line with the CCRIs strong translational research focus, the Laboratory of Tumour Immunology developed a technology platform for anti-tumour immune therapy, which is now studied in clinical phase II trials. Our basic research projects aim at an understanding of the molecular biology and genetics of immune regulation by dendritic cells with particular emphasis on negative regulatory feedback loops, and exploiting this knowledge for cancer immune therapy.
A sorrow understanding of cellular and molecular tumour immunology is expected; knowledge of the biology of dendritic cells is preferred. An interest in translational research bringing biological concepts to clinical application is essential for this position. We are looking for scientists experienced in technologies related to human immunology such as flow cytometry, immune histochemistry, cell culture, or assay systems for the investigation of immune functions, etc.
Applications shall be submitted to Thomas Felzmann by e-mail (thomas.felzmann[ at ]ccri.at)
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Australia: Postdoctoral Fellow in Natural Product Chemist, University of Sydney
The Faculty of Pharmacy has an established tradition of advanced herbal medicines research in Australia. The Faculty is undertaking specialized research in the role of Chinese herbal medicines in cancer and diabetes, and is subsequently seeking to appoint an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to study the preparation and standardization of selected herbal extracts and the isolation and identification of their active components. The phytochemical analysis provides the basis for further pharmacological, cell biological and molecular mechanisms of action of Chinese herbs in cancer and diabetes management.
The Herbal Medicines Research and Education Centre within the Faculty of Pharmacy covers a broad spectrum of medicinal and natural product chemistry, pharmacological and cell biological sciences and undertakes collaborative research projects in cancer management and diabetes with groups within the University, other national and international universities and research institutes, the herbal medicines industry and the profession.
The project is funded by the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) Collaborative Centre in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The successful applicant will be working together with the collaborative partners to evaluate the effects of selected TCM herbs on cancer stem cells (CSC), immune function modulation and inflammation. It is intended that the successful applicant will work with established highly-skilled, multidisciplinary teams and will also contribute to innovative research programs.
The successful applicant must hold a PhD in an area of natural product chemistry, phytochemistry, or a related discipline. Research experience in biological areas, including tissue culture and in vitro biological assays, and an early career record of peer-reviewed publications would be highly desirable.
Information about the Faculty of Pharmacy and the herbal medicines Research and Education Centre may be obtained from the Faculty and University website: www.pharm.usyd.edu.au
The position is full-time fixed term for 12 months, subject satisfactory completion of a probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of extension for a further 12 months, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: up to $76,754 $82,389 pro rata (which includes a base salary Level A $64,858 $69,620 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employers contribution to superannuation).
Application
For more information, contact Professor Basil Roufogalis (basilr[ at ]pharm.usyd.edu.au), Dr George Li (gli[ at ]pharm.usyd.edu.au) or Associate Professor Daniel Sze (d.sze[ at ]pharm.usyd.edu.au) on (+61 2) 9351 2360. Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Julie Small on (02) 9036 7870.
The Herbal Medicines Research and Education Centre within the Faculty of Pharmacy covers a broad spectrum of medicinal and natural product chemistry, pharmacological and cell biological sciences and undertakes collaborative research projects in cancer management and diabetes with groups within the University, other national and international universities and research institutes, the herbal medicines industry and the profession.
The project is funded by the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) Collaborative Centre in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The successful applicant will be working together with the collaborative partners to evaluate the effects of selected TCM herbs on cancer stem cells (CSC), immune function modulation and inflammation. It is intended that the successful applicant will work with established highly-skilled, multidisciplinary teams and will also contribute to innovative research programs.
The successful applicant must hold a PhD in an area of natural product chemistry, phytochemistry, or a related discipline. Research experience in biological areas, including tissue culture and in vitro biological assays, and an early career record of peer-reviewed publications would be highly desirable.
Information about the Faculty of Pharmacy and the herbal medicines Research and Education Centre may be obtained from the Faculty and University website: www.pharm.usyd.edu.au
The position is full-time fixed term for 12 months, subject satisfactory completion of a probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of extension for a further 12 months, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: up to $76,754 $82,389 pro rata (which includes a base salary Level A $64,858 $69,620 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employers contribution to superannuation).
Application
For more information, contact Professor Basil Roufogalis (basilr[ at ]pharm.usyd.edu.au), Dr George Li (gli[ at ]pharm.usyd.edu.au) or Associate Professor Daniel Sze (d.sze[ at ]pharm.usyd.edu.au) on (+61 2) 9351 2360. Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Julie Small on (02) 9036 7870.
Australia: Software Engineering Research Project (Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation), Swinburne University of Technology
Project title:
Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation
Research topic:
Model Based Development (MBD) has established itself as the key approach to software engineering of increasingly complex systems in automotive and aerospace domains. It has proved successful at managing complexity associated with functionality. A new approach is to use model-based techniques also for quality evaluation and predictions. Since most of quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security have a probabilistic nature, probabilistic verification techniques are the best solution to perform model-based quality evaluation. The research project shall explore the possibilities of probabilistic modelling and verification techniques to reason about quality attributes early in the software development lifecycle. To get a detailed introduction into this research project please have a look at the following background literature:
Controller dependability analysis by probabilistic model checking
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2006.07.003)
Quantitative risk-based security prediction for component-based systems with explicitly modeled attack profiles
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2007.11.716)
Early quality prediction of component-based systems – A generic framework (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2006.08.014)
Your Benefits:
Basically, the benefits can be summarised as follows:
You will work on real-world research problems. (There will always be opportunities to cooperate with major software and systems engineering companies.)
You will be trained in all skills that are required to successfully finish you research project. Our goal is to help you develop the skills, connections, and opportunities required, that ensure a successful postgraduate career.
You will create research outputs at the highest standards. In today’s world, it is not only enough to be good, students must be great and competitive compared to other graduate students. Please have a look at our own research outputs.
You will get optimal and continuous supervision. My goal is to give you strong support on your research from a technical side. However, we also try to help my students to develop their personal skills. If you like to know more about my supervision style, we can provide contact details of recently graduated students as reference.
You study in a friendly and cooperative environment. Australia is known for its friendliness.
We require:
We are interested in a PhD student who has a good academic record (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 80-85%) with background in one or more of the following areas:
probabilistic logics and probabilistic verification
probabilistic model checking
quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security
software engineering (in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, etc. )
software architectures and architecture evaluation
formal methods in system design
statistics
Since this project involves working with other PhD students and industrial partner, communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are especially required.
The scholarship carries a value of AUS$20,000+ p.a., with fee exemption for both Australian and international students. The selection process will be competitive. If you are interested in the research project, please provide the following information via email to lgrunske[at]swin.edu.au:
detailed curriculum vitae
an (electronic) copy of undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 80-85% or GPA 3.70/4)
evidence of English proficiency for non native English speaker (officially required is an IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, practically scores above 7.0 are preferred).
Probabilistic Verification and Model-Based Quality Evaluation
Research topic:
Model Based Development (MBD) has established itself as the key approach to software engineering of increasingly complex systems in automotive and aerospace domains. It has proved successful at managing complexity associated with functionality. A new approach is to use model-based techniques also for quality evaluation and predictions. Since most of quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security have a probabilistic nature, probabilistic verification techniques are the best solution to perform model-based quality evaluation. The research project shall explore the possibilities of probabilistic modelling and verification techniques to reason about quality attributes early in the software development lifecycle. To get a detailed introduction into this research project please have a look at the following background literature:
Controller dependability analysis by probabilistic model checking
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conengprac.2006.07.003)
Quantitative risk-based security prediction for component-based systems with explicitly modeled attack profiles
(http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2007.11.716)
Early quality prediction of component-based systems – A generic framework (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2006.08.014)
Your Benefits:
Basically, the benefits can be summarised as follows:
You will work on real-world research problems. (There will always be opportunities to cooperate with major software and systems engineering companies.)
You will be trained in all skills that are required to successfully finish you research project. Our goal is to help you develop the skills, connections, and opportunities required, that ensure a successful postgraduate career.
You will create research outputs at the highest standards. In today’s world, it is not only enough to be good, students must be great and competitive compared to other graduate students. Please have a look at our own research outputs.
You will get optimal and continuous supervision. My goal is to give you strong support on your research from a technical side. However, we also try to help my students to develop their personal skills. If you like to know more about my supervision style, we can provide contact details of recently graduated students as reference.
You study in a friendly and cooperative environment. Australia is known for its friendliness.
We require:
We are interested in a PhD student who has a good academic record (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 80-85%) with background in one or more of the following areas:
probabilistic logics and probabilistic verification
probabilistic model checking
quality attributes such as performance, reliability, availability, safety, and security
software engineering (in the areas of embedded systems, robotics, etc. )
software architectures and architecture evaluation
formal methods in system design
statistics
Since this project involves working with other PhD students and industrial partner, communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are especially required.
The scholarship carries a value of AUS$20,000+ p.a., with fee exemption for both Australian and international students. The selection process will be competitive. If you are interested in the research project, please provide the following information via email to lgrunske[at]swin.edu.au:
detailed curriculum vitae
an (electronic) copy of undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts (first class honours or equivalent with marks above 80-85% or GPA 3.70/4)
evidence of English proficiency for non native English speaker (officially required is an IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, practically scores above 7.0 are preferred).
Friday, July 25, 2008
Ireland: PhD Studentship in Molecular Biology, Trinity College Dublin
A PhD studentship is available to study helminth modulation of allergic responses in the Inflammation and Immunity Research group in Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. The Inflammation and Immunity Research team is based in well-equipped laboratories in the Institute of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin. The Institute of Molecular Medicine is a new state-of-the-art facility devoted to basic and translational research.
The project will involve investigation of the immunological mechanism that helminths use to suppress allergic inflammation (Fallon and Mangan, Nature Rev Immunol 2007). The student will focus on characterizing helminth immune modulating molecules and analysis of their function (Smith et al., J Exp Med 2005; Fallon and Alcami, Trends Immunol 2006). Applicants should have experience in basic molecular biology or cell biology.
The studentship is funded for 3 years by Science Foundation Ireland commencing October 2008. The closing date for applications is Friday, 8th August.
Application
To apply please email a brief cover letter and a PDF copy of CV along with names and contact information for 2 referees to immunol[ at ]tcd.ie
Deadline: Friday, 8th August, 2008
The project will involve investigation of the immunological mechanism that helminths use to suppress allergic inflammation (Fallon and Mangan, Nature Rev Immunol 2007). The student will focus on characterizing helminth immune modulating molecules and analysis of their function (Smith et al., J Exp Med 2005; Fallon and Alcami, Trends Immunol 2006). Applicants should have experience in basic molecular biology or cell biology.
The studentship is funded for 3 years by Science Foundation Ireland commencing October 2008. The closing date for applications is Friday, 8th August.
Application
To apply please email a brief cover letter and a PDF copy of CV along with names and contact information for 2 referees to immunol[ at ]tcd.ie
Deadline: Friday, 8th August, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Spain: PhD on Biologically Based Robotics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Employer: Paul F.M.J.Verschure, Technology Department, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
PhD on biologically based robotics
We have 2 PhD positions in the field of robotics, biomimetics and computational neuroscience in the context of a EU founded project (NeuroCHEM: Biologically inspired computation for chemical sensing), starting now. This is an offer for full-time research positions. The selected candidates will work in a multidiciplinary environment at the Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS) group at the Institute of Audiovisual Studies (IUA) at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
Candidates are expected to have a strong mathematical background (engineering, physics, mathematics, etc), and an interest in neuroscience, neural networks, biologically inspired technology and robotics.
Experience with electronics and robotics, and strong programming skills (C++, matlab) will be appreciated. Candidates should be autonomous, creative and able to work in teams in a multidisciplinary environment. As part of their work, the candidates are expected to write high quality scientific papers, and to be involved in the management of the project (deliverables, reports, etc). Therefore a good written and spoken level of English is required.
For further information, contact Dr. Sergi Bermúdez i Badia
(email: sergi.bermudez[ at ]upf.edu // website: http://www.specs.upf.edu/).
PhD on biologically based robotics
We have 2 PhD positions in the field of robotics, biomimetics and computational neuroscience in the context of a EU founded project (NeuroCHEM: Biologically inspired computation for chemical sensing), starting now. This is an offer for full-time research positions. The selected candidates will work in a multidiciplinary environment at the Synthetic Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS) group at the Institute of Audiovisual Studies (IUA) at the University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain.
Candidates are expected to have a strong mathematical background (engineering, physics, mathematics, etc), and an interest in neuroscience, neural networks, biologically inspired technology and robotics.
Experience with electronics and robotics, and strong programming skills (C++, matlab) will be appreciated. Candidates should be autonomous, creative and able to work in teams in a multidisciplinary environment. As part of their work, the candidates are expected to write high quality scientific papers, and to be involved in the management of the project (deliverables, reports, etc). Therefore a good written and spoken level of English is required.
For further information, contact Dr. Sergi Bermúdez i Badia
(email: sergi.bermudez[ at ]upf.edu // website: http://www.specs.upf.edu/).
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Belgium: PhD Studentship in Vivo Magnetic Resonance Micro Imaging of Songbird Brain, The University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.400 employees involved in ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The University is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy.
The university of Antwerp is seeking to fill the following full time vacancy (m/f) at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences
The university is seeking to fill the following full time vacancy (m/f) at the Department Biomedical Sciences of the Faculty Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences (FDB):
PhD student
In vivo Magnetic Resonance Micro Imaging of songbird brain
to study neuroplasticity and auditory processing
Job description:
The assignment consists of full time scientific research in the above mentioned research area for which you will have access to a 7T and a 9.4T small animal MRI system from Bruker. You will work with living songbirds.
Profile and requirements:
You hold a Master degree in Biology, Biomedicine, biotechnology, Bio engineer, etc.
Knowledge of Biomedical Imaging Techniques and or image processing software is a bonus.
We offer:
A full time position as PhD student.
The appointment is initially for one year, after which it can become 4 years in total depending on a favourable evaluation.
The expected date of appointment is as soon as possible which is 01-10-2008.
Interested?
Please contact Annemie Van der Linden, Annemie.VanderLinden[ at ]ua.ac.be
The university of Antwerp is seeking to fill the following full time vacancy (m/f) at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences
The university is seeking to fill the following full time vacancy (m/f) at the Department Biomedical Sciences of the Faculty Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences (FDB):
PhD student
In vivo Magnetic Resonance Micro Imaging of songbird brain
to study neuroplasticity and auditory processing
Job description:
The assignment consists of full time scientific research in the above mentioned research area for which you will have access to a 7T and a 9.4T small animal MRI system from Bruker. You will work with living songbirds.
Profile and requirements:
You hold a Master degree in Biology, Biomedicine, biotechnology, Bio engineer, etc.
Knowledge of Biomedical Imaging Techniques and or image processing software is a bonus.
We offer:
A full time position as PhD student.
The appointment is initially for one year, after which it can become 4 years in total depending on a favourable evaluation.
The expected date of appointment is as soon as possible which is 01-10-2008.
Interested?
Please contact Annemie Van der Linden, Annemie.VanderLinden[ at ]ua.ac.be
UK: PhD Studentships in the Energy Technology Research Group, University of Southampton
Two PhD studentships are now available in the Energy Technology Research Group, School of Engineering Sciences (SES), which will fully cover University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provide a tax-free bursary of GBP 12,900 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 4-year duration.
EU/UK fees GBP 3300 p.a., overseas fee GBP 13,480 p.a. (all figures subject to increase). Additional funding for fees may be available to exceptional overseas applicants.
Applications are invited for two High End Computing (HEC) Studentships. The HEC Studentships will provide support for 4 years postgraduate training leading to a Doctorate in the field of computational multiphase flow, from the University of Southampton, plus an MSc in Computational Science and Engineering, from the University of Warwick.
Multiphase flow is ubiquitous in nature and in industrial processes. The proposed research is concerned specifically with a two-phase system in which a gas phase is laden with liquid droplets interacting with the continuum and, indirectly, with each other through this continuum. The ability to predict such a phenomenon is of great importance for biomedical, chemical, energy and process industries. The phenomenon involves time and length scales ranging from nanoscales (interfacial physics) to macroscales (interactions of particle momentum and scalar wakes), which cannot be fully described by the continuum formulation based on the Navier-Stokes equations.
The proposed research is to develop both macroscopic and microscopic methods to simulate fully resolved multiphase flow. One student will lead the development of the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) and the other will focus on the Immersed Boundary Method (IBM). The project will extend the capabilities of these methods and explore their relative strengths in the mesoscale range.
A distinctive feature of these studentships is that students will have the opportunity to study for a taught MSc in Computational Science and Engineering at the University of Warwick. This will enable them to make full use of the most advanced parallel computing techniques to solve some of the most complex problems in multiphase flow. Computing resources are available at the national HEC platform HECToR as well as on local massively parallel PC clusters (> 1000 processors).
SES is a top 5* rated research school with an international reputation. The successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students in the areas of multiphase flow, turbulent flow and combustion in combination with high performance computing.
The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual’s race, gender, or belief.
Entry requirements: The studentships are available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. engineering, maths, physics and computational sciences. The studentships are at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing on 1 October 2008.
Application
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof K.H.Luo (LBM studentship), Dr. J. S. Shrimpton (IBM studentship), Energy Technology Research Group, SES, University of Southampton, Email: k.h.luo[ at ]soton.ac.uk or john.shrimpton[ at ]soton.ac.uk
How to apply:
An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html
PLEASE USE ONLY THE ABOVE LINK TO APPLY.
EU/UK fees GBP 3300 p.a., overseas fee GBP 13,480 p.a. (all figures subject to increase). Additional funding for fees may be available to exceptional overseas applicants.
Applications are invited for two High End Computing (HEC) Studentships. The HEC Studentships will provide support for 4 years postgraduate training leading to a Doctorate in the field of computational multiphase flow, from the University of Southampton, plus an MSc in Computational Science and Engineering, from the University of Warwick.
Multiphase flow is ubiquitous in nature and in industrial processes. The proposed research is concerned specifically with a two-phase system in which a gas phase is laden with liquid droplets interacting with the continuum and, indirectly, with each other through this continuum. The ability to predict such a phenomenon is of great importance for biomedical, chemical, energy and process industries. The phenomenon involves time and length scales ranging from nanoscales (interfacial physics) to macroscales (interactions of particle momentum and scalar wakes), which cannot be fully described by the continuum formulation based on the Navier-Stokes equations.
The proposed research is to develop both macroscopic and microscopic methods to simulate fully resolved multiphase flow. One student will lead the development of the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) and the other will focus on the Immersed Boundary Method (IBM). The project will extend the capabilities of these methods and explore their relative strengths in the mesoscale range.
A distinctive feature of these studentships is that students will have the opportunity to study for a taught MSc in Computational Science and Engineering at the University of Warwick. This will enable them to make full use of the most advanced parallel computing techniques to solve some of the most complex problems in multiphase flow. Computing resources are available at the national HEC platform HECToR as well as on local massively parallel PC clusters (> 1000 processors).
SES is a top 5* rated research school with an international reputation. The successful candidate will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students in the areas of multiphase flow, turbulent flow and combustion in combination with high performance computing.
The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual’s race, gender, or belief.
Entry requirements: The studentships are available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. engineering, maths, physics and computational sciences. The studentships are at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing on 1 October 2008.
Application
If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof K.H.Luo (LBM studentship), Dr. J. S. Shrimpton (IBM studentship), Energy Technology Research Group, SES, University of Southampton, Email: k.h.luo[ at ]soton.ac.uk or john.shrimpton[ at ]soton.ac.uk
How to apply:
An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here: http://www.soton.ac.uk/ses/courses/pg/pgapply.html
PLEASE USE ONLY THE ABOVE LINK TO APPLY.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Mexico: 2009 Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners
Call for Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners 2009
Scholarship Description
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has officially opened its Call of Scholarships to receive applications from Non-Mexican citizens interested in applying for any of the following types of activities for the calendar year 2009: Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, medical Specialization; Research Fellowships; Post-doctoral Study; Visiting Professors; Specialization; Artistic Fellowships; Expert Conferences; Research on Mexican Studies; Research on the Mexican Revolution; Research on the Mexican Independence. Please refer to PDF for further details. Other information websites about Mexican educational institutions are: www.anuies.mx; www.conacyt.mx; and www.edumexico.org.
Availability
This scholarship is offered to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 7, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid unspecified.
Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.
Application Details
You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship Web Address: http://becas.sre.gob.mxhere. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Scholarship Description
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has officially opened its Call of Scholarships to receive applications from Non-Mexican citizens interested in applying for any of the following types of activities for the calendar year 2009: Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree, medical Specialization; Research Fellowships; Post-doctoral Study; Visiting Professors; Specialization; Artistic Fellowships; Expert Conferences; Research on Mexican Studies; Research on the Mexican Revolution; Research on the Mexican Independence. Please refer to PDF for further details. Other information websites about Mexican educational institutions are: www.anuies.mx; www.conacyt.mx; and www.edumexico.org.
Availability
This scholarship is offered to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 7, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is unspecified (total may vary). This award is to be used for research. This scholarship is paid unspecified.
Research Information
This scholarship is for any field of research.
Application Details
You can download a PDF with more information about about the scholarship Web Address: http://becas.sre.gob.mxhere. Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Monday, July 21, 2008
UK: ESRC Funded PhD Studentship in The Governance of Clean Development, the University of East Anglia
ESRC Funded PhD Studentship in The Governance of Clean Development in the School of Development Studies at the University of East Anglia
Meeting the development needs of the majority of the world’s people in a carbon-constrained world presents a global challenge of staggering proportions. There is currently little research, however, about the role of institutions and policy processes in reconciling the growing levels of demand for energy investment in rapidly industrialising countries with the goal of clean development aimed at facilitating a transition to a lower carbon economy. An ESRC Climate Change Leadership Fellowship on The Governance of Clean Development will address this issue. The programme of work will explore the conditions in which the governance context nationally and internationally helps to determine (i) the nature, scale and direction of investment flows in the clean development sector (within and beyond the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism) and (ii) the extent to which those flows are able to simultaneously satisfy social as well as environmental ends.
As part of this programme, applications are invited for a fully funded 3 year PhD studentship based in the School of Development Studies at UEA to be supervised by Prof. Peter Newell to begin in October 2008 (or as soon thereafter as possible). The subject of the research will be a comparative study of the governance of clean development in India and South Africa and will involve field work in both those countries.
The studentship will allow significant involvement in the research and communication work associated with the fellowship at one of the UK’s leading centres for research on climate change development. The studentship includes PhD student fees, field work costs and project related travel, a stipend plus a Research Training Support Grant. To see the terms and conditions of ESRC studentships see full details link.
Applications are welcome from candidates with a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a relevant Masters degree or relevant experience. Please note that due to funding restrictions only EU and UK citizens are eligible. Applications should include a CV, a covering letter outlining relevant experience and interest in this area of work and a completed application form which can be downloaded from here.
They should be submitted to Daniel Lightening, SSF Admissions, University of East Anglia Norwich, NR4 7TJ Tel +44 (0) 1603 592805, E-mail:d.lightening[ at ]uea.ac.uk quoting ESRC/Newell. The deadline for applications is August 15th 2008. A telephone interview will be held in late August at a date to be confirmed.
For further information and queries please contact Prof. Peter Newell P.Newell[ at ]uea.ac.uk
Available online at this page.
Meeting the development needs of the majority of the world’s people in a carbon-constrained world presents a global challenge of staggering proportions. There is currently little research, however, about the role of institutions and policy processes in reconciling the growing levels of demand for energy investment in rapidly industrialising countries with the goal of clean development aimed at facilitating a transition to a lower carbon economy. An ESRC Climate Change Leadership Fellowship on The Governance of Clean Development will address this issue. The programme of work will explore the conditions in which the governance context nationally and internationally helps to determine (i) the nature, scale and direction of investment flows in the clean development sector (within and beyond the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism) and (ii) the extent to which those flows are able to simultaneously satisfy social as well as environmental ends.
As part of this programme, applications are invited for a fully funded 3 year PhD studentship based in the School of Development Studies at UEA to be supervised by Prof. Peter Newell to begin in October 2008 (or as soon thereafter as possible). The subject of the research will be a comparative study of the governance of clean development in India and South Africa and will involve field work in both those countries.
The studentship will allow significant involvement in the research and communication work associated with the fellowship at one of the UK’s leading centres for research on climate change development. The studentship includes PhD student fees, field work costs and project related travel, a stipend plus a Research Training Support Grant. To see the terms and conditions of ESRC studentships see full details link.
Applications are welcome from candidates with a minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a relevant Masters degree or relevant experience. Please note that due to funding restrictions only EU and UK citizens are eligible. Applications should include a CV, a covering letter outlining relevant experience and interest in this area of work and a completed application form which can be downloaded from here.
They should be submitted to Daniel Lightening, SSF Admissions, University of East Anglia Norwich, NR4 7TJ Tel +44 (0) 1603 592805, E-mail:d.lightening[ at ]uea.ac.uk quoting ESRC/Newell. The deadline for applications is August 15th 2008. A telephone interview will be held in late August at a date to be confirmed.
For further information and queries please contact Prof. Peter Newell P.Newell[ at ]uea.ac.uk
Available online at this page.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
UK: PhD Studentships in Aerodynamics, Cranfield University
The requirement for improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact is continually driving civil aero-engine designers to consider both novel propulsion systems as well as airframe architectures. The success of these proposals relies on a clear understanding of the complex aerodynamics associated with the integration of the propulsion and airframe systems. Funded PhD studentships are available for aerodynamic research in the areas of propeller aerodynamics, intake design, vortical flows and aircraft aerodynamics. The research will be conducted using experimental, computational and analytical methods and will utilise the Cranfield University Large-Scale Low-Speed Wind Tunnel as well as sophisticated Particle Image Velocimetry methods. The research will offer the opportunity to work with industry in this field and will enable individuals to be well prepared for a rewarding career after successful completion of the PhD.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the post should have EU residence status and must have a first-class or upper second-class degree in engineering or a related area. Fully funded studentships are only available to applicants with UK residence status. An aerospace background would be a distinct advantage as would practical experience of experimental and computational aerodynamics.
Funding
A range of good funding arrangements is available for the majority of these opportunities.
Supervisor:
Dr. David G. MacManus.
Dept. of Aerospace Sciences
School of Engineering
Cranfield University
Bedford, MK43 0AL
UK.
Ph: +44 1234 754735
email: d.g.macmanus[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk
Duration of award: 3 years
How to apply
The completed application form, CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be posted to Dr. David G. MacManus.
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/postgraduatestudy/phd/index.jsp
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications/index.jsp
Entry requirements
Applicants for the post should have EU residence status and must have a first-class or upper second-class degree in engineering or a related area. Fully funded studentships are only available to applicants with UK residence status. An aerospace background would be a distinct advantage as would practical experience of experimental and computational aerodynamics.
Funding
A range of good funding arrangements is available for the majority of these opportunities.
Supervisor:
Dr. David G. MacManus.
Dept. of Aerospace Sciences
School of Engineering
Cranfield University
Bedford, MK43 0AL
UK.
Ph: +44 1234 754735
email: d.g.macmanus[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk
Duration of award: 3 years
How to apply
The completed application form, CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be posted to Dr. David G. MacManus.
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/postgraduatestudy/phd/index.jsp
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/applications/index.jsp
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Germany: PhD Positions in Logistics Engineering, Jacobs University Bremen
Two outstanding researchers are immediately sought to work as Ph.D. candidates at Jacobs University Bremen in the research group of Dr.-Ing. Katja Windt, Professor of Global Production Logistics in the School of Engineering and Science. The research group is part of the collaborative research center (Sonderforschungsbereich) “Autonomous Logistics”.
We are looking for two candidates.
Position 1
Candidates in the field of mechanical or electrical engineering (or even industrial engineering with a strong focus on engineering courses) with additional knowledge or a strong interest in production logistics will fit in this position. Your field of research will be related with the evaluation of technologies from a logistics perspective. In addition you will be required to build up the logistics lab at Jacobs University. You should be familiar or have the ability to get familiar with different logistics technologies that are used in the lab e.g. storage systems, identification technologies etc.
Position 2
Candidates with a master or diplom in physics with an additional knowledge in music theory are ideally suited for this Ph.D. position. You will be responsible for conducting logistics research by implementing interdisciplinary approaches. The ideal candidate will deal with the development of new production planning and control methods by the use of interdisciplinary approaches (music theory represents one example).
General qualifications
The ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, creative and interactive individuals who are focus driven and are interested in working in an international research team. Further qualifications candidates should demonstrate are to be able to work autonomously, to show self initiative and a high degree of ability to work under pressure.
We offer
This is an opportunity to work in a young research group. The research field of Logistics Engineering is vastly growing and offers job opportunities in different branches. Interesting tasks in research, university teaching and industrial consultancy will be offered as well as the chances to develop your professional and personal skills in an attractive and modern working environment.
Applicants who feel they possess the above qualifications and qualities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should include a single PDF attachment containing a cover letter which explains their logistics background (either interest or research done), copies of transcripts and degrees and the names and addresses of at least two referees. Please include your availability (earliest and latest possible starting dates).
Electronic submission to: s.manss[ at ]jacobs-university.de
The closing date for applications is 4th August 2008.
Jacobs University is an equal opportunity employer and is certified Family Friendly by the Hertie Stiftung.
We are looking for two candidates.
Position 1
Candidates in the field of mechanical or electrical engineering (or even industrial engineering with a strong focus on engineering courses) with additional knowledge or a strong interest in production logistics will fit in this position. Your field of research will be related with the evaluation of technologies from a logistics perspective. In addition you will be required to build up the logistics lab at Jacobs University. You should be familiar or have the ability to get familiar with different logistics technologies that are used in the lab e.g. storage systems, identification technologies etc.
Position 2
Candidates with a master or diplom in physics with an additional knowledge in music theory are ideally suited for this Ph.D. position. You will be responsible for conducting logistics research by implementing interdisciplinary approaches. The ideal candidate will deal with the development of new production planning and control methods by the use of interdisciplinary approaches (music theory represents one example).
General qualifications
The ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, creative and interactive individuals who are focus driven and are interested in working in an international research team. Further qualifications candidates should demonstrate are to be able to work autonomously, to show self initiative and a high degree of ability to work under pressure.
We offer
This is an opportunity to work in a young research group. The research field of Logistics Engineering is vastly growing and offers job opportunities in different branches. Interesting tasks in research, university teaching and industrial consultancy will be offered as well as the chances to develop your professional and personal skills in an attractive and modern working environment.
Applicants who feel they possess the above qualifications and qualities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications should include a single PDF attachment containing a cover letter which explains their logistics background (either interest or research done), copies of transcripts and degrees and the names and addresses of at least two referees. Please include your availability (earliest and latest possible starting dates).
Electronic submission to: s.manss[ at ]jacobs-university.de
The closing date for applications is 4th August 2008.
Jacobs University is an equal opportunity employer and is certified Family Friendly by the Hertie Stiftung.
UK: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry, University of Glasgow
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Ref: 14371/DPO/A3
Salary: GBP 24,403 - 27,466
This EPSRC-GSK funded 2 year post is available from 1st October 2008. The first year will be spent at the University of Glasgow and the second at GSK in Stevenage. You will demonstrate the efficacy of a new type of support for solution-phase synthesis of arrays. This will involve preparing and characterising supported compounds and demonstrating their efficacy in the synthesis of a range of structural motifs and libraries of compounds, including by automation. The project requires a strong synthetic organic chemistry background and will involve all the standard techniques of synthetic organic chemistry.
This post is available at either grade 6 or grade 7 depending upon qualifications and experience.
For further information please visit www.gla.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/
Application
Applications should be submitted by e-mail with supporting documents as attachments in pdf format (to R.Hartley[ at ]chem.gla.ac.uk or on paper (2 copies of all documents) to:
Dr Richard C. Hartley
WestCHEM Department of Chemistry
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
Closing date: 1 August 2008
Ref: 14371/DPO/A3
Salary: GBP 24,403 - 27,466
This EPSRC-GSK funded 2 year post is available from 1st October 2008. The first year will be spent at the University of Glasgow and the second at GSK in Stevenage. You will demonstrate the efficacy of a new type of support for solution-phase synthesis of arrays. This will involve preparing and characterising supported compounds and demonstrating their efficacy in the synthesis of a range of structural motifs and libraries of compounds, including by automation. The project requires a strong synthetic organic chemistry background and will involve all the standard techniques of synthetic organic chemistry.
This post is available at either grade 6 or grade 7 depending upon qualifications and experience.
For further information please visit www.gla.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/
Application
Applications should be submitted by e-mail with supporting documents as attachments in pdf format (to R.Hartley[ at ]chem.gla.ac.uk or on paper (2 copies of all documents) to:
Dr Richard C. Hartley
WestCHEM Department of Chemistry
University Avenue
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
Closing date: 1 August 2008
3 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Advanced Photovoltaics
Background
McMaster University has recently been granted $4.1M for a Special Project in Photovoltaics by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) – Centre for Energy in a highly competitive call for proposals. The project is a collaboration between McMaster University and ARISE Technologies of Waterloo, Ontario. The project seeks to transform the energy landscape of Ontario, by developing very high efficiency solar cells at minimum incremental cost to existing technologies, using multi-junction technology on Silicon substrates. The project has a strong research component and a clear commercialization target. This is a 3 year project, beginning in July 2008.
The project is being led by Rafael Kleiman, the Director of the Centre for Emerging Device Technologies (CEDT) and John Preston, the Director of the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research (BIMR), both housed at McMaster University. The key facilities that will be used in this project are the MBE in the CEDT and a suite of TEM’s in the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (part of the BIMR).
We are seeking highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic candidates who are seeking to make an impact in the energy sector through participation in this project as Postdoctoral Fellows. Candidates are expected to have strong individual expertise and be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team setting, including supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. This will be an extraordinary training and career opportunity for the successful candidates.
Positions will have the typical structure of an initial 1 year appointment with renewal after review for a 2nd year. Since this is a 3 year project, the opportunity to see the project to completion through a 3rd year is also possible.
Detailed requirements for the 3 positions
Candidate 1 is expected to have expertise in modelling the fabrication process and device performance of semiconductor devices, such as CMOS and/or photonic devices. The ability to customize commercial software packages from a fundamental knowledge will be considered an asset.
Candidate 2 is expected to have expertise in the fabrication of III-V or Silicon based semiconductor devices. The candidate is also expected to have experience in routine characterization of device performance using commercial instrumentation and the ability to develop new characterization methods.
Candidate 3 is expected to have expertise in atomic level imaging and characterization of semiconductor structures using a TEM.
Minimum requirements
Candidates must have a degree from a doctoral program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Material Science (or the equivalent) from an accredited university.
Candidates who are more than 5 years out of their PhD are not eligible.
Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously held postdoctoral positions.
McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Selection process
Provide a cover letter, current CV and at least 2 references that we may contact about your recent work.
Describe your credentials and experience with respect to this project and state your preferred start date.
All submissions will be acknowledged and candidates will be notified of their status in the application process.
Submissions by email only to lwilson[ at ]mcmaster.ca
Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their doctoral degree and be willing to sign confidentiality agreements (provision for publications in a timely manner is protected).
Positions are available immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Background
McMaster University has recently been granted $4.1M for a Special Project in Photovoltaics by the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) – Centre for Energy in a highly competitive call for proposals. The project is a collaboration between McMaster University and ARISE Technologies of Waterloo, Ontario. The project seeks to transform the energy landscape of Ontario, by developing very high efficiency solar cells at minimum incremental cost to existing technologies, using multi-junction technology on Silicon substrates. The project has a strong research component and a clear commercialization target. This is a 3 year project, beginning in July 2008.
The project is being led by Rafael Kleiman, the Director of the Centre for Emerging Device Technologies (CEDT) and John Preston, the Director of the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research (BIMR), both housed at McMaster University. The key facilities that will be used in this project are the MBE in the CEDT and a suite of TEM’s in the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (part of the BIMR).
We are seeking highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic candidates who are seeking to make an impact in the energy sector through participation in this project as Postdoctoral Fellows. Candidates are expected to have strong individual expertise and be willing to work in an interdisciplinary team setting, including supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. This will be an extraordinary training and career opportunity for the successful candidates.
Positions will have the typical structure of an initial 1 year appointment with renewal after review for a 2nd year. Since this is a 3 year project, the opportunity to see the project to completion through a 3rd year is also possible.
Detailed requirements for the 3 positions
Candidate 1 is expected to have expertise in modelling the fabrication process and device performance of semiconductor devices, such as CMOS and/or photonic devices. The ability to customize commercial software packages from a fundamental knowledge will be considered an asset.
Candidate 2 is expected to have expertise in the fabrication of III-V or Silicon based semiconductor devices. The candidate is also expected to have experience in routine characterization of device performance using commercial instrumentation and the ability to develop new characterization methods.
Candidate 3 is expected to have expertise in atomic level imaging and characterization of semiconductor structures using a TEM.
Minimum requirements
Candidates must have a degree from a doctoral program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Material Science (or the equivalent) from an accredited university.
Candidates who are more than 5 years out of their PhD are not eligible.
Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously held postdoctoral positions.
McMaster is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Selection process
Provide a cover letter, current CV and at least 2 references that we may contact about your recent work.
Describe your credentials and experience with respect to this project and state your preferred start date.
All submissions will be acknowledged and candidates will be notified of their status in the application process.
Submissions by email only to lwilson[ at ]mcmaster.ca
Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their doctoral degree and be willing to sign confidentiality agreements (provision for publications in a timely manner is protected).
Positions are available immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Netherlands: PhD Studentships DNA Transport in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, University of Groningen
Project description.
The rapid spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria is one of the major problems of the coming century. This urges for an understanding of the mechanisms by which antibiotic resistance is transmitted. Conjugal DNA transport via type IV secretion systems is one of the main causes responsible for this spread, but little is known about the mechanism that governs conjugal DNA transport. In Gram-negative bacteria, the DNA has to cross four membranes, which makes it difficult to study DNA translocation by in vitro methods. However, such studies will be instrumental to reveal mechanistic features of this transport process.
Recently, an F factor conjugation-like DNA secretion system has been described in pathogenic Neisseria gonorrhoea. Remarkably, this system exports the DNA directly into the medium without the need for cell-to-cell contact. Since here only two membranes have to be crossed, this system is ideal to set up an in vitro DNA translocation system.
The aim is to reconstitute the DNA transport reaction both with inner membrane vesicles and proteoliposomes reconstituted with purified components. For this purpose, components of the DNA translocase will be identified and overexpressed. Interactions between subunits of the DNA translocase, located in the cytoplasm, inner membrane, periplasm and outer membrane will be analyzed using immunoprecipitation, co-purification, blue native electrophoresis, surface plasmon resonance
and further molecular biological, biochemical and biophysical techniques.
Offered position
fellowship for a period of four years, which should lead to a PhD in Natural Sciences.
Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate
For this project, I seek a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a masters degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or similar.
Organization
The research will be conducted in the research group of Dr. Van der Does, which is embedded in the Department of Molecular Microbiology headed by Prof. A.J.M. Driessen. The department participates in the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) and the Material Sciences Center (MSCplus), a center of excellence. Further research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of bacterial protein export, membrane protein integration and solute transport, specifically multidrug and antibiotic transporters in bacteria, archaea and lower eukaryotes. The emphasis is on the energetics and kinetics of the translocation processes, the structural analysis of the proteins, and the role of transport processes in the physiology of micro-organisms. The laboratory is very well equipped, including molecular biology and protein purification (AKTA and FPLC) and analysis equipment e.g., large scale fermentation and centrifugation facilities, continuous cell lysis, (time-resolved) spectrofluorimeters, a Lumi-Imager, ultracentrifuges, and a fully equipped isotope laboratory. Via GBB, there is direct access to various mass spectrometry techniques (Maldi-Tof, nanoLC-MS, ESI MS), DNA array and crystallography facilities, differential scanning and isothermal titration calorimetry, circular dichroism, time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy and analytical ultracentrifugation.
The group comprises a full, an associate and an assistant professor, 5 post-docs, 15 PhD students, and 5 technicians, and has been evaluated excellent by the last two VSNU quality assessment committees on all criteria. The group participates in three major Dutch technology innovation research
networks, i.e., on proteomics, nanotechnology and on industrial micro-organisms. During the years, the group has participated in many EC programes, and more recently participates in an EC Human Mobility training network on molecular machines which involves leading groups in the study of protein secretion and type II-IV secretion systems, and the EC framework 6 program on the structural genomics of membrane proteins.
Intense links exist with industry, i.e., DSM (Anti-infectives, Delft ), Biomade ( Groningen ), and Arpida Ltd ( Muenchenstein, Switserland).
Conditions of employment
The PhD student works as on a fellowship of 1390 Euro’s a month. Income tax depends on the personal situation of the PhD student but generally does not exceed 3% for this fellowship. These positions are currently only available for non-Dutch nationals. The appointment is for a period of four years and the work should lead to a PhD in Natural Sciences.
Further information
About the vacancy: Dr. Chris van der does (e-mail : c.van.der.does[ at ]rug.nl)
Application (preferably by e-mail) should be send to:
Dr. Chris van der Does
University of Groningen
Department of Molecular Microbiology
Kerklaan 30
9751 NN Groningen
The Netherlands
e-mail: c.van.der.does[ at ]rug.nl
The rapid spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria is one of the major problems of the coming century. This urges for an understanding of the mechanisms by which antibiotic resistance is transmitted. Conjugal DNA transport via type IV secretion systems is one of the main causes responsible for this spread, but little is known about the mechanism that governs conjugal DNA transport. In Gram-negative bacteria, the DNA has to cross four membranes, which makes it difficult to study DNA translocation by in vitro methods. However, such studies will be instrumental to reveal mechanistic features of this transport process.
Recently, an F factor conjugation-like DNA secretion system has been described in pathogenic Neisseria gonorrhoea. Remarkably, this system exports the DNA directly into the medium without the need for cell-to-cell contact. Since here only two membranes have to be crossed, this system is ideal to set up an in vitro DNA translocation system.
The aim is to reconstitute the DNA transport reaction both with inner membrane vesicles and proteoliposomes reconstituted with purified components. For this purpose, components of the DNA translocase will be identified and overexpressed. Interactions between subunits of the DNA translocase, located in the cytoplasm, inner membrane, periplasm and outer membrane will be analyzed using immunoprecipitation, co-purification, blue native electrophoresis, surface plasmon resonance
and further molecular biological, biochemical and biophysical techniques.
Offered position
fellowship for a period of four years, which should lead to a PhD in Natural Sciences.
Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate
For this project, I seek a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a masters degree in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or similar.
Organization
The research will be conducted in the research group of Dr. Van der Does, which is embedded in the Department of Molecular Microbiology headed by Prof. A.J.M. Driessen. The department participates in the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) and the Material Sciences Center (MSCplus), a center of excellence. Further research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of bacterial protein export, membrane protein integration and solute transport, specifically multidrug and antibiotic transporters in bacteria, archaea and lower eukaryotes. The emphasis is on the energetics and kinetics of the translocation processes, the structural analysis of the proteins, and the role of transport processes in the physiology of micro-organisms. The laboratory is very well equipped, including molecular biology and protein purification (AKTA and FPLC) and analysis equipment e.g., large scale fermentation and centrifugation facilities, continuous cell lysis, (time-resolved) spectrofluorimeters, a Lumi-Imager, ultracentrifuges, and a fully equipped isotope laboratory. Via GBB, there is direct access to various mass spectrometry techniques (Maldi-Tof, nanoLC-MS, ESI MS), DNA array and crystallography facilities, differential scanning and isothermal titration calorimetry, circular dichroism, time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy and analytical ultracentrifugation.
The group comprises a full, an associate and an assistant professor, 5 post-docs, 15 PhD students, and 5 technicians, and has been evaluated excellent by the last two VSNU quality assessment committees on all criteria. The group participates in three major Dutch technology innovation research
networks, i.e., on proteomics, nanotechnology and on industrial micro-organisms. During the years, the group has participated in many EC programes, and more recently participates in an EC Human Mobility training network on molecular machines which involves leading groups in the study of protein secretion and type II-IV secretion systems, and the EC framework 6 program on the structural genomics of membrane proteins.
Intense links exist with industry, i.e., DSM (Anti-infectives, Delft ), Biomade ( Groningen ), and Arpida Ltd ( Muenchenstein, Switserland).
Conditions of employment
The PhD student works as on a fellowship of 1390 Euro’s a month. Income tax depends on the personal situation of the PhD student but generally does not exceed 3% for this fellowship. These positions are currently only available for non-Dutch nationals. The appointment is for a period of four years and the work should lead to a PhD in Natural Sciences.
Further information
About the vacancy: Dr. Chris van der does (e-mail : c.van.der.does[ at ]rug.nl)
Application (preferably by e-mail) should be send to:
Dr. Chris van der Does
University of Groningen
Department of Molecular Microbiology
Kerklaan 30
9751 NN Groningen
The Netherlands
e-mail: c.van.der.does[ at ]rug.nl
Thursday, July 17, 2008
UK: Masters Studentships, Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Strathclyde
Applications are invited for one-year Faculty Masters Studentships (comprising full home or overseas tuition fees): the deadline for applications is 15 August 2008.
Applications are invited in the following subjects: English, French, Geography, History, Italian, Law, Politics, Psychology, Sociology and Spanish.
A list of eligible courses and research degrees on which these awards may be held is available from the Faculty Officer (Ms Bronagh Dallat), Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ
Tel: 0141 548 2750, Fax: 0141 552 0775, e-mail: d.mcarthur[ at ]strath.ac.uk,
Further information is also available on the University Postgraduate Scholarships webpage by following the link to: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Studentships.
Applications are invited in the following subjects: English, French, Geography, History, Italian, Law, Politics, Psychology, Sociology and Spanish.
A list of eligible courses and research degrees on which these awards may be held is available from the Faculty Officer (Ms Bronagh Dallat), Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ
Tel: 0141 548 2750, Fax: 0141 552 0775, e-mail: d.mcarthur[ at ]strath.ac.uk,
Further information is also available on the University Postgraduate Scholarships webpage by following the link to: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Studentships.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
South Korea: Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Excellent Students Program, Seoul National University
In order to provide foreign students with more equal opportunities, the applying method for the ?Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Excellent Students Program? will be the same as the application process for foreign students and it will be available online at http://admission.snu.ac.kr.
This change will take place starting from the first semester in 2009. While the Office of International Affairs will deal with the overall program, the office in charge of registration will be the office of admissions.
For those who are interested in the ?Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Excellent Students Program? apply online by 18:00(Thursday) July 31st 2008 and send the original documents to the office of admissions by 18:00(Friday) August 1st 2008.
We plan to place a notice about the eligible countries and universities, the number of students per major and information on financial support online by early July 2008. The online applicants will be filtered and categorized by their university of graduation. The final decision will be made by the screening committee.
Contact information: Younghee Noh
Office of International Affairs
pasissy@snu.ac.kr
02-880-8635
Via: official announcement
This change will take place starting from the first semester in 2009. While the Office of International Affairs will deal with the overall program, the office in charge of registration will be the office of admissions.
For those who are interested in the ?Graduate Scholarship for Foreign Excellent Students Program? apply online by 18:00(Thursday) July 31st 2008 and send the original documents to the office of admissions by 18:00(Friday) August 1st 2008.
We plan to place a notice about the eligible countries and universities, the number of students per major and information on financial support online by early July 2008. The online applicants will be filtered and categorized by their university of graduation. The final decision will be made by the screening committee.
Contact information: Younghee Noh
Office of International Affairs
pasissy@snu.ac.kr
02-880-8635
Via: official announcement
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
UK: International Excellence Scholarships, University of Wolverhampton
Applications are welcomed from international students who are non-EU nationals. Applicants must be full-time or sandwich, undergraduate or postgraduate degree students of the University of Wolverhampton, and should be enrolled (or intending to enrol) at the University either for the first time, or for a second award.
Applications for this Scholarship are processed after your course commences, so you are encouraged to wait until you have arrived at the University before applying.
Successful candidates will be awarded two separate payments of £1,000, a total of up to £2,000. No additional payments will be made, and students will remain liable for the full cost of their tuition fees.
For students enrolling on courses starting in September, Scholarship applications must be received at the International Office no later than 1 November, immediately following enrolment.
All applications for Scholarships must be accompanied by:
at least one confidential academic reference from an individual appropriately qualified to comment on your area of excellence
copies of all qualifications achieved to date, including transcripts, mark records and certificates - please include grade profiles where appropriate, together with information about grading systems (where available)
You may include evidence of any other achievements you wish the Committee to consider (this might include extra-curricular activities). All documents should carry your full name and student ID number, and should be clearly marked ‘Application for Excellence Scholarship’. All documents must be in English or accompanied by a verified translation.
Send all the documents to:
International Office
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton WV1 1SB
United Kingdom
More details about the scholarship please find here.
Applications for this Scholarship are processed after your course commences, so you are encouraged to wait until you have arrived at the University before applying.
Successful candidates will be awarded two separate payments of £1,000, a total of up to £2,000. No additional payments will be made, and students will remain liable for the full cost of their tuition fees.
For students enrolling on courses starting in September, Scholarship applications must be received at the International Office no later than 1 November, immediately following enrolment.
All applications for Scholarships must be accompanied by:
at least one confidential academic reference from an individual appropriately qualified to comment on your area of excellence
copies of all qualifications achieved to date, including transcripts, mark records and certificates - please include grade profiles where appropriate, together with information about grading systems (where available)
You may include evidence of any other achievements you wish the Committee to consider (this might include extra-curricular activities). All documents should carry your full name and student ID number, and should be clearly marked ‘Application for Excellence Scholarship’. All documents must be in English or accompanied by a verified translation.
Send all the documents to:
International Office
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton WV1 1SB
United Kingdom
More details about the scholarship please find here.
Monday, July 14, 2008
UK: Scholarships for Overseas Students, Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University Scholarships for Overseas Students
In the academic year 2008/09 a range of scholarship opportunities for new overseas fee paying students starting a full-time taught course at Leeds Metropolitan University are offered.
Applicants must have accepted an unconditional offer of a place on a full-time taught course on campus at the University starting in the academic year 2008/09.
A partial scholarship is worth 50% reduction in the tuition fee for one year of study. 25% will be deducted off the first semester fee and 25% off the second semester fee.
To apply, candidates must complete the application form and write an essay. All the important information about the process please find Here
For any queries about these scholarships, you can contact:
Christina Ingle
International Office
Leeds Metropolitan University
Headingley Campus
Leeds, LS6 3QS
United Kingdom
int.scholarships@leedsmet.ac.uk
In the academic year 2008/09 a range of scholarship opportunities for new overseas fee paying students starting a full-time taught course at Leeds Metropolitan University are offered.
Applicants must have accepted an unconditional offer of a place on a full-time taught course on campus at the University starting in the academic year 2008/09.
A partial scholarship is worth 50% reduction in the tuition fee for one year of study. 25% will be deducted off the first semester fee and 25% off the second semester fee.
To apply, candidates must complete the application form and write an essay. All the important information about the process please find Here
For any queries about these scholarships, you can contact:
Christina Ingle
International Office
Leeds Metropolitan University
Headingley Campus
Leeds, LS6 3QS
United Kingdom
int.scholarships@leedsmet.ac.uk
Sunday, July 13, 2008
UK: PhD Studentship in Programme Management, Cranfield University
The mindsets of effective programme office managers: A phenomenographic study
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe’s top management schools - is offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging discipline. The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.
In business and government, programmes are used to transform strategies and policies into desired outcomes and benefits. The ‘programme office’ is the information hub for the programme, performing on behalf of the programme leadership team a variety of functions associated with programme support. Some programme offices have wider responsibilities for the maintenance of corporate standards and processes.
There is a growing recognition that the role of programme office manager requires an individual with a certain mindset, but little is known about the conceptual attributes that make up that mindset. Phenomenography is an established research approach for identifying and mapping the qualitatively different ways in which people conceive a given aspect of reality, in this case the work of a programme office manager. The approach leads to the identification of the key attributes of conception at a number of levels (usually three of four) that distinguish and explain why some individuals are more effective than others.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr David Partington. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience of working on projects and programmes is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr David Partington, tel +44 (0)1234 751122, email d.partington[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk, Website http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2008.
Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD projects are available on the School’s website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373, email wendy.habgood[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk.
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe’s top management schools - is offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging discipline. The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.
In business and government, programmes are used to transform strategies and policies into desired outcomes and benefits. The ‘programme office’ is the information hub for the programme, performing on behalf of the programme leadership team a variety of functions associated with programme support. Some programme offices have wider responsibilities for the maintenance of corporate standards and processes.
There is a growing recognition that the role of programme office manager requires an individual with a certain mindset, but little is known about the conceptual attributes that make up that mindset. Phenomenography is an established research approach for identifying and mapping the qualitatively different ways in which people conceive a given aspect of reality, in this case the work of a programme office manager. The approach leads to the identification of the key attributes of conception at a number of levels (usually three of four) that distinguish and explain why some individuals are more effective than others.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr David Partington. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience of working on projects and programmes is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr David Partington, tel +44 (0)1234 751122, email d.partington[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk, Website http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2008.
Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD projects are available on the School’s website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373, email wendy.habgood[ at ]cranfield.ac.uk.
Germany: PhD Studentships at Knowledge Representation and Reasoning Group, Technical University Dresden
At the Knowledge Representation and Reasoning Group headed by Prof. Hölldobler at the Faculty of Computer Science of the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany.
The group (www.wv.inf.tu-dresden.de/) coordinates the “European Master’s Program in Computational Logic” (european.computational-logic.org/) and manages the “International Center for Computational
Logic” (www.computational-logic.org/index.php). The group’s research orientation is strongly based on logic and formal methods, while the focus lies on the development of methods for knowledge representation and inference as well as on neural-symbolic integration.
The open position is for a Ph.D. Student or Post-Doc. It is available from Aug. 1, 2008 with a duration of 3 years and the possibility of prolongation up to 2 years. The salary is based on E13 TV-L.
The successful candidate is expected to do research in the area of Computational Logic (leading to a doctoral thesis in case of candidates without Ph.D. respectivly leading to a ‘Habilitation’ in case of Ph.D. holders), to do four hours teaching per week during lecturing periods, to assist in supervising the work of students, to provide assistance with administrative academic overhead and project acquisition in an international setting, and to play a substantial role in the administration and maintenance of the group’s computer systems consisting of Linux and Apple computers.
Applicants should have an excellent diploma or master degree in computer science or related subject (higher qualifications - e.g. Ph.D. - are also welcome), substantial knowledge in logic-oriented Arti?cial Intelligence and/or related subjects, proficiency in English, and a substantial acquaintance with German which promises to impove rapidly till spring 2009 such that it will su?ce for teaching
and dealing with administrative issues.
Please send your application (CV, certificates, transcript of records, contact information of persons whom we can contact for references) to the address mentioned below before July 25, 2008. Please send only copies of your application documents. Electronic applications are accepted.
Prof. Dr. Steffen Hoelldobler
International Center for Computational Logic
Technische Universität Dresden
01062 Dresden, Germany
phone: [+49](351)46 33 83 40
fax: [+49](351)46 33 83 42
email: sh[ at ]iccl.tu-dresden.de
Deadline: July 25, 2008
The group (www.wv.inf.tu-dresden.de/) coordinates the “European Master’s Program in Computational Logic” (european.computational-logic.org/) and manages the “International Center for Computational
Logic” (www.computational-logic.org/index.php). The group’s research orientation is strongly based on logic and formal methods, while the focus lies on the development of methods for knowledge representation and inference as well as on neural-symbolic integration.
The open position is for a Ph.D. Student or Post-Doc. It is available from Aug. 1, 2008 with a duration of 3 years and the possibility of prolongation up to 2 years. The salary is based on E13 TV-L.
The successful candidate is expected to do research in the area of Computational Logic (leading to a doctoral thesis in case of candidates without Ph.D. respectivly leading to a ‘Habilitation’ in case of Ph.D. holders), to do four hours teaching per week during lecturing periods, to assist in supervising the work of students, to provide assistance with administrative academic overhead and project acquisition in an international setting, and to play a substantial role in the administration and maintenance of the group’s computer systems consisting of Linux and Apple computers.
Applicants should have an excellent diploma or master degree in computer science or related subject (higher qualifications - e.g. Ph.D. - are also welcome), substantial knowledge in logic-oriented Arti?cial Intelligence and/or related subjects, proficiency in English, and a substantial acquaintance with German which promises to impove rapidly till spring 2009 such that it will su?ce for teaching
and dealing with administrative issues.
Please send your application (CV, certificates, transcript of records, contact information of persons whom we can contact for references) to the address mentioned below before July 25, 2008. Please send only copies of your application documents. Electronic applications are accepted.
Prof. Dr. Steffen Hoelldobler
International Center for Computational Logic
Technische Universität Dresden
01062 Dresden, Germany
phone: [+49](351)46 33 83 40
fax: [+49](351)46 33 83 42
email: sh[ at ]iccl.tu-dresden.de
Deadline: July 25, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Germany: PhD Positions in Marine Science, Bremen University
Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences
Global Change in the Marine Realm
Funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments this Graduate School aims at educating young scientists in the field of marine sciences. Within a global-change framework
these encompass the natural sciences as well as the humanities. Besides becoming experts in their special field the PhD students will get a solid background across many disciplines of marine sciences.
Structured into four Research Areas:
- Ocean and Climate
- Coastal Zone Processes
- Marine Ecology and Biogeochemistry
- Challenges to Society
the Graduate School covers a variety of disciplines. It offers a well-structured curriculum with a broad research training programme and the possibility to compete for internal funds.
Operating in close co-operation with the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology and the Center for Tropical Marine Ecology in Bremen, and with the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research and the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven, the Graduate School offers
4 PhD positions (E 13/2 TV-L)
Candidates holding a master or diploma degree are encouraged to submit a self-designed PhD project of three years duration related to one of the four Research Areas. With a starting date of November 1,
2008, these projects should be in line with present marine research topics covered by the Graduate School.
Further details and application forms are available at www.glomar.uni-bremen.de
Applicants should submit under the reference number A88/08 a letter of motivation, their CV, an outline (max. 1000 words) of their self-designed PhD project and the application form (all combined within one PDF document) by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln glomar(at)marum.de who also responds to further enquiries. In addition, they are requested to arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the same e-mail address.
Deadline for the applications is August 1, 2008.
The University of Bremen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Further enquiries can be addressed to:
Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln
MARUM, Universität Bremen
Leobener Straße
28359 Bremen
dhebbeln(at)un-bremen.de
Global Change in the Marine Realm
Funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments this Graduate School aims at educating young scientists in the field of marine sciences. Within a global-change framework
these encompass the natural sciences as well as the humanities. Besides becoming experts in their special field the PhD students will get a solid background across many disciplines of marine sciences.
Structured into four Research Areas:
- Ocean and Climate
- Coastal Zone Processes
- Marine Ecology and Biogeochemistry
- Challenges to Society
the Graduate School covers a variety of disciplines. It offers a well-structured curriculum with a broad research training programme and the possibility to compete for internal funds.
Operating in close co-operation with the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology and the Center for Tropical Marine Ecology in Bremen, and with the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research and the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven, the Graduate School offers
4 PhD positions (E 13/2 TV-L)
Candidates holding a master or diploma degree are encouraged to submit a self-designed PhD project of three years duration related to one of the four Research Areas. With a starting date of November 1,
2008, these projects should be in line with present marine research topics covered by the Graduate School.
Further details and application forms are available at www.glomar.uni-bremen.de
Applicants should submit under the reference number A88/08 a letter of motivation, their CV, an outline (max. 1000 words) of their self-designed PhD project and the application form (all combined within one PDF document) by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln glomar(at)marum.de who also responds to further enquiries. In addition, they are requested to arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the same e-mail address.
Deadline for the applications is August 1, 2008.
The University of Bremen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Further enquiries can be addressed to:
Prof. Dr. Dierk Hebbeln
MARUM, Universität Bremen
Leobener Straße
28359 Bremen
dhebbeln(at)un-bremen.de
UK: PhD Studentships in Real Estate Initiative, University of Ulster
PhD Studentships
Real Estate Initiative
Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment
Applications are invited for PhD studentships in the University of Ulster Real Estate Initiative in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown Campus.
Two studentships are available and we particularly are interested in proposals for the following projects:
1. Analyse the holistic approach to workplace environments, management systems and new technologies in meeting corporate end-user requirements.
Supervisor: Professor Stanley McGreal. T: 028 9036 6566 E: ws.mcgreal[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
2. Impact of quality led design on real estate value and performance.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
3. An analysis of the role of city branding and place making as vehicles in delivering proactive regeneration.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari-parsa[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
4. An investigation of the role of bank financing in real estate development and investment in global markets.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
5. Emerging markets - identifying special characteristics of these markets, transparency issues and modes of operation in the Middle East, and Africa.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari-parsa[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in property, urban design, planning, investment or cognate discipline related to the project area. Successful candidates will enrol a.s.a.p. and by October 2008 on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Each of the studentships will comprise fees (home, EU and overseas applications welcome) and an annual stipend of £12,600. It will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress and is tenable in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown campuses.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 1 August 2008. Interviews will be held during August 2008.
If you wish to discuss your proposal please contact the Project Supervisors Apply at: http://research.ulster.ac.uk/info/prospective/apply.html or application materials are available from Research Office, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Tel 028 7032 4729, e-mail hj.campbell[ at ]ulster.ac.uk, Web www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
Real Estate Initiative
Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment
Applications are invited for PhD studentships in the University of Ulster Real Estate Initiative in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown Campus.
Two studentships are available and we particularly are interested in proposals for the following projects:
1. Analyse the holistic approach to workplace environments, management systems and new technologies in meeting corporate end-user requirements.
Supervisor: Professor Stanley McGreal. T: 028 9036 6566 E: ws.mcgreal[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
2. Impact of quality led design on real estate value and performance.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
3. An analysis of the role of city branding and place making as vehicles in delivering proactive regeneration.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari-parsa[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
4. An investigation of the role of bank financing in real estate development and investment in global markets.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
5. Emerging markets - identifying special characteristics of these markets, transparency issues and modes of operation in the Middle East, and Africa.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari-parsa[ at ]ulster.ac.uk
Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in property, urban design, planning, investment or cognate discipline related to the project area. Successful candidates will enrol a.s.a.p. and by October 2008 on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Each of the studentships will comprise fees (home, EU and overseas applications welcome) and an annual stipend of £12,600. It will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress and is tenable in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown campuses.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 1 August 2008. Interviews will be held during August 2008.
If you wish to discuss your proposal please contact the Project Supervisors Apply at: http://research.ulster.ac.uk/info/prospective/apply.html or application materials are available from Research Office, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Tel 028 7032 4729, e-mail hj.campbell[ at ]ulster.ac.uk, Web www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy
Canada: MS and PhD Studentships in System Dynamics and Control, Ryerson University
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University has a strong and vibrant research programme with a focus on system design, dynamics, and control. Four Ph.D studentships are immediately available in the areas of Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Formation Flying, Underactuated Systems, and Fault-Tolerant and Intelligent Control. The research will be supervised by Professor Krishna Kumar, Canada Research Chair and in collaborations with Canadian and American industries. The candidates will have an opportunity to work with these industries on real problems of practical significance.
The research involves theoretical and experimental work. The candidates should have a master’s/doctoral degree in Mathematics/ Aerospace /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer
engineering. The candidates must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics, and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics is desirable. The prospective candidates should send (preferably by email before July 28, 2008) their resumes along with names and contact information of three references as well as copies of research papers to:
Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel: +1-416-979-5000 Ext. 4908; Fax: +1-416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar[ at ]ryerson.ca
Deadline: July 28, 2008.
The research involves theoretical and experimental work. The candidates should have a master’s/doctoral degree in Mathematics/ Aerospace /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer
engineering. The candidates must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics, and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics is desirable. The prospective candidates should send (preferably by email before July 28, 2008) their resumes along with names and contact information of three references as well as copies of research papers to:
Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel: +1-416-979-5000 Ext. 4908; Fax: +1-416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar[ at ]ryerson.ca
Deadline: July 28, 2008.
Friday, July 11, 2008
UK: PhD Studentships, Graduate School of Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
2 PhD studentships
Graduate School of Engineering and Electronics
Metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen purification and catalytic applications – suitable for chemical engineers, chemists, and physicists
Funding is available for two PhD studentships in the School of Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh on two separate metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) related projects. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) constitute one of the most exciting developments in recent nanoporous-materials science, with potential applications in many areas, including catalysis, gas separation and storage. The major advantage of MOFs over more traditional porous materials, such as zeolites, is the greater scope for tailoring these materials for specific applications due to their modular synthesis from corner units (generally metal ions or clusters) and linker units (organic molecules able to bridge the metal corners).
Project 1: Metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen purification
Hydrogen is a potential future automotive fuel as well as an important industrial feedstock. For fuel-cell applications, as well as in many industrial processes, high purity is required. The hydrogen required can be produced either by generating it from steam reforming or methanol cracking processes or by recovering it from hydrogen-rich process streams by adsorbing the impurities using pressure swing adsorption. Such streams are readily available in refineries and petrochemical plants and are sometimes burnt as a waste stream. The scope of this project is to design new adsorbents for hydrogen purification using computational and experimental methods. This is a collaborative project with the Department of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews.
Project 2: Metal-organic frameworks for catalytic applications
To date a large percentage of chiral compounds are synthesised using homogeneous catalysis. Although they are often expensive and their separation/recycling tedious, inefficient and time consuming, homogeneous catalysts often show excellent selectivities and high activities. However there are many advantages to using heterogeneous catalysis, such as easy separation, efficient recycling, minimisation of metal contamination, improved handling that could all result in lower environmental impact and lower overall costs. The aim of this project is to develop chiral heterogeneous catalysts based on MOFs and to study in particular the adsorption and diffusion processes involved. This is a joint project with chemists at the University of East Anglia and the University of Bath.
The studentships
The studentships are available immediately for a period of 4 years (project 1) and 3.5 years (project 2). (They are of different length because the projects themselves have different durations.) The studentships provide a tax-free EPSRC stipend (currently £12,600 per annum), plus university fees at the Home / EU rate. Additional funding is available to cover the overseas fees for non-EU citizens for one of the projects.
For both studentships, collaboration between the chemical engineers at the University of Edinburgh and the partners in chemistry is a very important element and the successful candidates will spend significant periods of time at the partner institutions, learning among other things about material synthesis and characterisation. The ability to be a team player and to work in close collaboration with a team of chemical engineers and chemistry is therefore essential. The successful candidates will have a first class or 2.1 degree, or equivalent, in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics or a related subject.
For further information please contact Dr Tina Düren (+44 (0)131 6504856, tina.duren[ at ]ed.ac.uk).
2 PhD studentships
Graduate School of Engineering and Electronics
Metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen purification and catalytic applications – suitable for chemical engineers, chemists, and physicists
Funding is available for two PhD studentships in the School of Engineering and Electronics, University of Edinburgh on two separate metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) related projects. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) constitute one of the most exciting developments in recent nanoporous-materials science, with potential applications in many areas, including catalysis, gas separation and storage. The major advantage of MOFs over more traditional porous materials, such as zeolites, is the greater scope for tailoring these materials for specific applications due to their modular synthesis from corner units (generally metal ions or clusters) and linker units (organic molecules able to bridge the metal corners).
Project 1: Metal-organic frameworks for hydrogen purification
Hydrogen is a potential future automotive fuel as well as an important industrial feedstock. For fuel-cell applications, as well as in many industrial processes, high purity is required. The hydrogen required can be produced either by generating it from steam reforming or methanol cracking processes or by recovering it from hydrogen-rich process streams by adsorbing the impurities using pressure swing adsorption. Such streams are readily available in refineries and petrochemical plants and are sometimes burnt as a waste stream. The scope of this project is to design new adsorbents for hydrogen purification using computational and experimental methods. This is a collaborative project with the Department of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews.
Project 2: Metal-organic frameworks for catalytic applications
To date a large percentage of chiral compounds are synthesised using homogeneous catalysis. Although they are often expensive and their separation/recycling tedious, inefficient and time consuming, homogeneous catalysts often show excellent selectivities and high activities. However there are many advantages to using heterogeneous catalysis, such as easy separation, efficient recycling, minimisation of metal contamination, improved handling that could all result in lower environmental impact and lower overall costs. The aim of this project is to develop chiral heterogeneous catalysts based on MOFs and to study in particular the adsorption and diffusion processes involved. This is a joint project with chemists at the University of East Anglia and the University of Bath.
The studentships
The studentships are available immediately for a period of 4 years (project 1) and 3.5 years (project 2). (They are of different length because the projects themselves have different durations.) The studentships provide a tax-free EPSRC stipend (currently £12,600 per annum), plus university fees at the Home / EU rate. Additional funding is available to cover the overseas fees for non-EU citizens for one of the projects.
For both studentships, collaboration between the chemical engineers at the University of Edinburgh and the partners in chemistry is a very important element and the successful candidates will spend significant periods of time at the partner institutions, learning among other things about material synthesis and characterisation. The ability to be a team player and to work in close collaboration with a team of chemical engineers and chemistry is therefore essential. The successful candidates will have a first class or 2.1 degree, or equivalent, in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics or a related subject.
For further information please contact Dr Tina Düren (+44 (0)131 6504856, tina.duren[ at ]ed.ac.uk).
UK: PhD Studentships in Information-Based Self-Motivated Learning in Robots, University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
Science and Technology Research Institute
Applications are invited from candidates for a PhD studentship on self-motivated learning in robots based on information-theoretical principles.
Project and Requirements:
Based on a class of recently developed information-theoretic techniques and models, the project will study candidate mechanisms for the generation of biologically plausible self-motivated learning and
behaviour dynamics for robots. The project will involve the intrinsically driven identification of intelligent behaviours based on informational criteria, and their incremental acquisition, refinement
and expansion. The methods will be first developed in simulation and will then ideally be transferred to hardware robots.
The prospective candidates should have a keen interest in contributing to a new and dynamic research area and a strong background in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or another relevant computational discipline. In particular, they should demonstrate very strong programming skills in one or more major computer languages. A good mathematical/numerical background would be desirable, ideally including probability theory and data modelling/neural network techniques.
Successful candidates may be eligible for a research studentship award from the University (equivalent to £12,940 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK student fees).
The envisaged research will take place in a vibrant and enthusiastic research environment as a part of the Adaptive Systems Research Group in the School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire. The university is located in Hatfield, less than 25 minutes by train from London Kings Cross and with convenient access to Stansted, Luton and Heathrow airports and not far from the historic town of St. Albans.
Contact for informal inquiries on the research topic: Dr. Daniel Polani (E-mail: d.polani[ at ]herts.ac.uk)
For further information on the application process and an application form, contact
Mrs Lorraine Nicholls
Research Student Administrator
STRI, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB, UK.
Tel: 01707 286083
Fax: 01707 284185
or email: L.Nicholls[ at ]herts.ac.uk
The short-listing process will begin on 25th July 2008, but earlier application is encouraged.
Science and Technology Research Institute
Applications are invited from candidates for a PhD studentship on self-motivated learning in robots based on information-theoretical principles.
Project and Requirements:
Based on a class of recently developed information-theoretic techniques and models, the project will study candidate mechanisms for the generation of biologically plausible self-motivated learning and
behaviour dynamics for robots. The project will involve the intrinsically driven identification of intelligent behaviours based on informational criteria, and their incremental acquisition, refinement
and expansion. The methods will be first developed in simulation and will then ideally be transferred to hardware robots.
The prospective candidates should have a keen interest in contributing to a new and dynamic research area and a strong background in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or another relevant computational discipline. In particular, they should demonstrate very strong programming skills in one or more major computer languages. A good mathematical/numerical background would be desirable, ideally including probability theory and data modelling/neural network techniques.
Successful candidates may be eligible for a research studentship award from the University (equivalent to £12,940 per annum bursary plus the payment of the standard UK student fees).
The envisaged research will take place in a vibrant and enthusiastic research environment as a part of the Adaptive Systems Research Group in the School of Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire. The university is located in Hatfield, less than 25 minutes by train from London Kings Cross and with convenient access to Stansted, Luton and Heathrow airports and not far from the historic town of St. Albans.
Contact for informal inquiries on the research topic: Dr. Daniel Polani (E-mail: d.polani[ at ]herts.ac.uk)
For further information on the application process and an application form, contact
Mrs Lorraine Nicholls
Research Student Administrator
STRI, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB, UK.
Tel: 01707 286083
Fax: 01707 284185
or email: L.Nicholls[ at ]herts.ac.uk
The short-listing process will begin on 25th July 2008, but earlier application is encouraged.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Netherlands: PhD Studentship Auditory Electrophysiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam.
A 4-year position for a PhD student is available in the Auditory Periphery Lab in the Dept. of Neuroscience of the Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The student will record from single auditory nerve fibers of Mongolian gerbils and, in a later stage, of the Leopard frog. The setup for neural recordings from the gerbil is operational. Recordings from the frog will be performed at UCLA, California during a 4-month collaboration project with Dr. P. Narins.
Applicants should have an M.Sc. in Biology, Medicine, Biophysics, or equivalent, with a demonstrable interest in Neuroscience research. Affinity with quantitative techniques is required. Experience with electrophysiological techniques is preferred.
More details of the project can be found on our lab page
http://beta.neuro.nl/research/vanderheijden/.
More information on the Dept of Neuroscience can be found at
http://www.neuro.nl/.
Mail your application including a CV and the names of one or two references to
Dr. Marcel van der Heijden, m.vanderheyden[at]erasmusmc.nl
Applicants should have an M.Sc. in Biology, Medicine, Biophysics, or equivalent, with a demonstrable interest in Neuroscience research. Affinity with quantitative techniques is required. Experience with electrophysiological techniques is preferred.
More details of the project can be found on our lab page
http://beta.neuro.nl/research/vanderheijden/.
More information on the Dept of Neuroscience can be found at
http://www.neuro.nl/.
Mail your application including a CV and the names of one or two references to
Dr. Marcel van der Heijden, m.vanderheyden[at]erasmusmc.nl
Ireland: Master and PhD Positions in Geoinformatics and Climate Change, University College Cork
The Geography Department and Coastal and Marine Resources Centre of University College Cork, Ireland, have two funded research studentships available to commence in October 2008. The studentships cover university fees at the EU level, and an annual stipend. The PhD project aims to address issues of the use of Geoinformatics technologies for predicting the effects of climate change with respect to those coastal areas that are most at risk.
The potential benefits of integrating remotely sensed data derived from satellite, airborne and field sources, with other spatial information will be considered. Automated image processing routines will be developed in order to better understand the coastal system at present. Through scenario testing of potential climatically induced terrestrial, marine and meteorological changes, the response of different coastal habitats will be modelled to provide greater insight into the present and future functioning of marsh, dune, lagoon and estuarine environments along the Cork coastline. The use of geovisualisation for communication of results to local interest groups will also be explored.
The MSc project will explore the utility of high spatial resolution, multispectral optical and SAR satellite data to map the habitat distribution and vertical expansion/contraction and stability of raised bogs. Methods to characterise habitat distribution include the investigation and classification of the
combined multispectral optical and SAR data. Advanced supervised classification techniques will be explored using both hard and soft/fuzzy classifiers in attempting to classify peatland species and habitats. Interferometric techniques, using a time series of C-band and L-band SAR images, will be used to determine the feasibility of identifying and quantifying centimetre level vertical displacements within the bog.
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in an Earth, Environmental or Engineering Science discipline. Experience in remote sensing, image processing, quantitative environmental science and in undertaking fieldwork would be an advantage. For further information please contact:
Dr Fiona Cawkwell (e-mail: f.cawkwell[ at ]ucc.ie, telephone: +353 (0)21490 2707) for the PhD project or Dr Ned Dwyer (e-mail: n.dwyer[ at ]ucc.ie, telephone: +353 (0)21 470 3104) for the MSc
project.
Applicants should send a copy of their CV, with the names and addresses of 3 referees, plus a brief statement outlining their academic interests and their reasons for wishing to undertake this research project to the email addresses above.
Closing date for applications is 25th July 2008.
The potential benefits of integrating remotely sensed data derived from satellite, airborne and field sources, with other spatial information will be considered. Automated image processing routines will be developed in order to better understand the coastal system at present. Through scenario testing of potential climatically induced terrestrial, marine and meteorological changes, the response of different coastal habitats will be modelled to provide greater insight into the present and future functioning of marsh, dune, lagoon and estuarine environments along the Cork coastline. The use of geovisualisation for communication of results to local interest groups will also be explored.
The MSc project will explore the utility of high spatial resolution, multispectral optical and SAR satellite data to map the habitat distribution and vertical expansion/contraction and stability of raised bogs. Methods to characterise habitat distribution include the investigation and classification of the
combined multispectral optical and SAR data. Advanced supervised classification techniques will be explored using both hard and soft/fuzzy classifiers in attempting to classify peatland species and habitats. Interferometric techniques, using a time series of C-band and L-band SAR images, will be used to determine the feasibility of identifying and quantifying centimetre level vertical displacements within the bog.
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in an Earth, Environmental or Engineering Science discipline. Experience in remote sensing, image processing, quantitative environmental science and in undertaking fieldwork would be an advantage. For further information please contact:
Dr Fiona Cawkwell (e-mail: f.cawkwell[ at ]ucc.ie, telephone: +353 (0)21490 2707) for the PhD project or Dr Ned Dwyer (e-mail: n.dwyer[ at ]ucc.ie, telephone: +353 (0)21 470 3104) for the MSc
project.
Applicants should send a copy of their CV, with the names and addresses of 3 referees, plus a brief statement outlining their academic interests and their reasons for wishing to undertake this research project to the email addresses above.
Closing date for applications is 25th July 2008.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
UK: PhD Studentship in Microbiology, De Montford University
Full-time PhD Studentship
Microbiology - Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year PhD studentship starting in October 2008. The studentship includes a bursary of £12,600 per annum (tax-free) for three years and all tuition fees.
Candidates should hold a good first degree (at least an Upper-Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
Project: Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in hospital-acquired infections represents a considerable burden to healthcare delivered globally. This research project aims to develop proteomic approaches (including MALDI-TOF-MS) for discrimination and characterisation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Proteomic techniques, such as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, will be used to identify biomarkers of antibacterial resistance on the surface of bacterial isolates. Candidates should have a strong interest in bacteriology and molecular biology. Laboratory based practical experience in microbiology, molecular biology and proteomic techniques would be an advantage.
Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status as well as those from UK.
Candidates for whom English is not their first language should hold an English qualification at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Office, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH. Telephone: 0116 2506309. Web: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/index.jsp
Closing Date: 25th July 2008
An application form may be downloaded from: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/degrees/procedure.jsp
Applicants are requested to contact the office to receive a hardcopy admission pack and will need to provide a full CV with two supporting references. Please e-mail: researchstudents[ at ]dmu.ac.uk or call (0116) 2506309 to receive further details.
Microbiology - Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year PhD studentship starting in October 2008. The studentship includes a bursary of £12,600 per annum (tax-free) for three years and all tuition fees.
Candidates should hold a good first degree (at least an Upper-Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
Project: Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in hospital-acquired infections represents a considerable burden to healthcare delivered globally. This research project aims to develop proteomic approaches (including MALDI-TOF-MS) for discrimination and characterisation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Proteomic techniques, such as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, will be used to identify biomarkers of antibacterial resistance on the surface of bacterial isolates. Candidates should have a strong interest in bacteriology and molecular biology. Laboratory based practical experience in microbiology, molecular biology and proteomic techniques would be an advantage.
Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status as well as those from UK.
Candidates for whom English is not their first language should hold an English qualification at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Office, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH. Telephone: 0116 2506309. Web: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/index.jsp
Closing Date: 25th July 2008
An application form may be downloaded from: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/degrees/procedure.jsp
Applicants are requested to contact the office to receive a hardcopy admission pack and will need to provide a full CV with two supporting references. Please e-mail: researchstudents[ at ]dmu.ac.uk or call (0116) 2506309 to receive further details.
UK: PhD Studentship in Electronic Engineering, Audio Signal Processing, King’s College London
The Centre for Digital Signal Processing in the Division of Engineering, King’s College London, invites applications for PhD students to pursue research in the field of perceptual sound field reconstruction/emulation. The goal of this project is to develop a new technology for multi-channel consumer audio which would significantly improve over existing techniques in terms of realism, the accuracy and stability of the auditory perspective, the size of the sweet listening spot and the persuasiveness of the envelopment experience. Further details about the project can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/pse/diveng/research/cdspr/zor/.
This project is funded by EPSRC and includes provision for collaboration between the Centre for Digital Signal Processing at King’s College London and the Institute of Sound Recording, University of Surrey.
There is one full PhD studentship available which provides for UK/EU fees and additional funding of around GBP 1,100 per month for living expenses for 36 months.
The ideal candidate will possess an MSc in electrical engineering or another relevant area. Knowledge of advanced signal processing techniques and experience with sound field analysis and/or multi-channel audio technologies are essential for effective pursuance of the project.
The studentship is available immediately.
Application
Candidates should submit a formal application for PhD studies in Electronic Engineering at King’s College London, indicating that they are applying for the EPSRC studentship in Perceptual Sound Field Reconstruction and indicating Dr Cvetkovic as their PhD advisor. An online application form can be found at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/apply/research.html
Informal enquiries about the project and studentship can be made to Dr Zoran Cvetkovic via e-mail: zoran.cvetkovic[ at ]kcl.ac.uk
This project is funded by EPSRC and includes provision for collaboration between the Centre for Digital Signal Processing at King’s College London and the Institute of Sound Recording, University of Surrey.
There is one full PhD studentship available which provides for UK/EU fees and additional funding of around GBP 1,100 per month for living expenses for 36 months.
The ideal candidate will possess an MSc in electrical engineering or another relevant area. Knowledge of advanced signal processing techniques and experience with sound field analysis and/or multi-channel audio technologies are essential for effective pursuance of the project.
The studentship is available immediately.
Application
Candidates should submit a formal application for PhD studies in Electronic Engineering at King’s College London, indicating that they are applying for the EPSRC studentship in Perceptual Sound Field Reconstruction and indicating Dr Cvetkovic as their PhD advisor. An online application form can be found at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/apply/research.html
Informal enquiries about the project and studentship can be made to Dr Zoran Cvetkovic via e-mail: zoran.cvetkovic[ at ]kcl.ac.uk
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
UK: PhD Studentship in Applied Mathematics, University of Edinburgh
PhD studentship - Parallel solution of block-angular linear programming problems
The School of Mathematics is offering a PhD studentship to study parallel computing techniques for solving large, sparse, block-angular linear programming problems. The studentship is industrially-funded and will run for 3.5 years, starting in September 2008 (or at a later date if desired).It is available to students of any nationality and will cover tuition fees and living expenses. The latter will be about GBP 15,000 per year for a UK/EU national and GBP 10,500 per year for an overseas student.
ApplicationPlease contact Julian Hall (J.A.J.Hall[ at ]ed.ac.uk, www.maths.ed.ac.uk/hall)
Or, for more information, consultwww.maths.ed.ac.uk/hall/BALP
The School of Mathematics is offering a PhD studentship to study parallel computing techniques for solving large, sparse, block-angular linear programming problems. The studentship is industrially-funded and will run for 3.5 years, starting in September 2008 (or at a later date if desired).It is available to students of any nationality and will cover tuition fees and living expenses. The latter will be about GBP 15,000 per year for a UK/EU national and GBP 10,500 per year for an overseas student.
ApplicationPlease contact Julian Hall (J.A.J.Hall[ at ]ed.ac.uk, www.maths.ed.ac.uk/hall)
Or, for more information, consultwww.maths.ed.ac.uk/hall/BALP
Monday, July 7, 2008
Italy: PhD Scholarships in Various Fields, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano announces a public competition, by examinations and/or qualifications, for admission to the following PhD Research Programmes of the 24th cycle, academic year 2008/2009.For further information, please refer to the competition announcement.
More information about the PhD courses, can be found here.
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano announces a public competition, by examinations and/or qualifications, for admission to the following PhD Research Programmes of the 24th cycle, academic year 2008/2009.For further information, please refer to the competition announcement.
More information about the PhD courses, can be found here.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Norway: Doctoral Fellowship in Distributed Generation Technology, the Universityof Agder
Doctoral Fellowship in Distributed Generation Technology at the University of Agder, Norway, Faculty of Engineering and Science
Ref. 86/08
A doctoral fellowship in distributed generation technology is available at the University of Agder. The University wishes to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. The post is in the Faculty of Engineering and Science which is located in Grimstad, Norway.
The energy utility Agder Energi finances the post as part of a strategic strengthening of the cooperation with the University of Agder, and as part of a strengthening of the group that works in the field of distributed generation at the University.
The doctoral fellow will work on the project “Distributed Generation for Mobile Communication Systems”. The focus in the project is on technologies for secure power supply to base or repeater stations, where photovoltaic generators provide the basic power needed. There may also be a presence of a power grid, but in this case, the power grid is there primarily for backup and/or for providing power to possible AC-consumers in the station, as well as sinking any surplus power from the photovoltaic generators. The prospective candidate must write a one- to two-page research proposal on this topic as part of the application. The proposal may focus on the system aspects of the power distribution, including energy storage, or on details of the necessary power electronics interface for the photovoltaic generators, such as its topology and/or (digital) control. The quality and relevance of the research proposal will form part of the evaluation of prospective candidates.
As part of the PhD-study, the candidate must complete courses on relevant subjects at the doctoral level corresponding to half a year of full-time studies.
It is expected that the candidate becomes an integrated part of relevant academic environments at the Faculty of Engineering and Science in the University of Agder.
The post requires a candidate with a Master’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, preferably with a specialization in power electronics. The successful applicant must fulfil the necessary demands for acceptance into the PhD program in mobile communication systems at the University of Agder. It is a prerequisite that a doctoral fellow is accepted into the program within three months of their receiving an appointment.
The post requires an ability to work in a goal-oriented, organized, concentrated and independent manner. Emphasis will be placed on personal qualifications and collaborative abilities. When assessing applications, emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s previously awarded examination marks and relevant practice as well as any previously completed development work and/or published work.
The working language is English. Knowledge in a Nordic language is an advantage.
The doctoral fellowship is awarded for a time period of three years. However, the Faculty of Engineering and Science may, according to more detailed agreements, offer a prolonged scholarship period in exchange for other types of work during the normal period. These obligations may include teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, or providing assistance in research programs. It is a prerequisite that the candidate aims towards finishing a PhD degree during the scholarship period.
It may be necessary for the doctoral fellow to spend part of his/her time at external institutions or cooperating partners in Norway or abroad during the scholarship period. The doctoral fellow is, however, expected to spend most of his/her time at the University of Agder.
The public sector aims to reflect the diversity found in the population to the highest possible degree. It is therefore a personnel/political objective to achieve equality with regard to age and gender and to recruit persons possessing immigrant backgrounds. Persons with immigrant backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The appointment will be made by the Appointment Committee for Educational and Research Positions at Agder University. Appointees have rights and obligations in accordance with the regulations which apply to their position at all times.
The position is placed in the State salary plan 17.515, code 1017, stage 43. A statutory deposit is made to the state pension fund.
The application should include a CV, at least two academic references and certified copies of certificates bearing the stamp of the awarding institution, and letters of recommendation. All must be submitted in a set of four copies. The research proposal, scientific publications and other R&D activities to be included in the evaluation, as well as a publication list, must be submitted in three copies. The applicant bears sole responsibility for submitting sufficient and complete documentation.
The application should contain a brief description of the applicant’s background, his/her fields of interest and their relevance for the PhD position.
Applications may be sent to University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science c/o Advisor Anne Lise de Lange, Servicebox 509, 4898 Grimstad, Norway, marked with reference number 86/08.
Application deadline: July 14, 2008
A more comprehensive description of the post may be obtained by contacting professor Ole-Morten Midtgård, tel. +47 37 25 32 38, e-mail: ole-morten.midtgard[ at ]uia.no or Institute leader Rein Terje Thorstensen, tel. +47 37 25 32 16, e-mail: rein.t.thorstensen[ at ]uia.no
Internet address: http://www.uia.no/stilling
Ref. 86/08
A doctoral fellowship in distributed generation technology is available at the University of Agder. The University wishes to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. The post is in the Faculty of Engineering and Science which is located in Grimstad, Norway.
The energy utility Agder Energi finances the post as part of a strategic strengthening of the cooperation with the University of Agder, and as part of a strengthening of the group that works in the field of distributed generation at the University.
The doctoral fellow will work on the project “Distributed Generation for Mobile Communication Systems”. The focus in the project is on technologies for secure power supply to base or repeater stations, where photovoltaic generators provide the basic power needed. There may also be a presence of a power grid, but in this case, the power grid is there primarily for backup and/or for providing power to possible AC-consumers in the station, as well as sinking any surplus power from the photovoltaic generators. The prospective candidate must write a one- to two-page research proposal on this topic as part of the application. The proposal may focus on the system aspects of the power distribution, including energy storage, or on details of the necessary power electronics interface for the photovoltaic generators, such as its topology and/or (digital) control. The quality and relevance of the research proposal will form part of the evaluation of prospective candidates.
As part of the PhD-study, the candidate must complete courses on relevant subjects at the doctoral level corresponding to half a year of full-time studies.
It is expected that the candidate becomes an integrated part of relevant academic environments at the Faculty of Engineering and Science in the University of Agder.
The post requires a candidate with a Master’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, preferably with a specialization in power electronics. The successful applicant must fulfil the necessary demands for acceptance into the PhD program in mobile communication systems at the University of Agder. It is a prerequisite that a doctoral fellow is accepted into the program within three months of their receiving an appointment.
The post requires an ability to work in a goal-oriented, organized, concentrated and independent manner. Emphasis will be placed on personal qualifications and collaborative abilities. When assessing applications, emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s previously awarded examination marks and relevant practice as well as any previously completed development work and/or published work.
The working language is English. Knowledge in a Nordic language is an advantage.
The doctoral fellowship is awarded for a time period of three years. However, the Faculty of Engineering and Science may, according to more detailed agreements, offer a prolonged scholarship period in exchange for other types of work during the normal period. These obligations may include teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, or providing assistance in research programs. It is a prerequisite that the candidate aims towards finishing a PhD degree during the scholarship period.
It may be necessary for the doctoral fellow to spend part of his/her time at external institutions or cooperating partners in Norway or abroad during the scholarship period. The doctoral fellow is, however, expected to spend most of his/her time at the University of Agder.
The public sector aims to reflect the diversity found in the population to the highest possible degree. It is therefore a personnel/political objective to achieve equality with regard to age and gender and to recruit persons possessing immigrant backgrounds. Persons with immigrant backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The appointment will be made by the Appointment Committee for Educational and Research Positions at Agder University. Appointees have rights and obligations in accordance with the regulations which apply to their position at all times.
The position is placed in the State salary plan 17.515, code 1017, stage 43. A statutory deposit is made to the state pension fund.
The application should include a CV, at least two academic references and certified copies of certificates bearing the stamp of the awarding institution, and letters of recommendation. All must be submitted in a set of four copies. The research proposal, scientific publications and other R&D activities to be included in the evaluation, as well as a publication list, must be submitted in three copies. The applicant bears sole responsibility for submitting sufficient and complete documentation.
The application should contain a brief description of the applicant’s background, his/her fields of interest and their relevance for the PhD position.
Applications may be sent to University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science c/o Advisor Anne Lise de Lange, Servicebox 509, 4898 Grimstad, Norway, marked with reference number 86/08.
Application deadline: July 14, 2008
A more comprehensive description of the post may be obtained by contacting professor Ole-Morten Midtgård, tel. +47 37 25 32 38, e-mail: ole-morten.midtgard[ at ]uia.no or Institute leader Rein Terje Thorstensen, tel. +47 37 25 32 16, e-mail: rein.t.thorstensen[ at ]uia.no
Internet address: http://www.uia.no/stilling
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Italy: New Europe Master in Banking and Entrepreneurship
NEW EUROPE
MASTER IN BANKING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Academic Year 2008/2009
After its first five successful editions, that have involved more than 100 participants coming from Italy and Eastern Europe Countries, the sixth edition of the “New Europe Master in Banking and Entrepreneurship” is starting on October 6th 2008.
The Master lasts one year and includes a 3-month internship, a sort of on-the-job-training in one of the banks belonging to UniCredit Group. It aims at giving graduates and young professionals the opportunity to gain specific knowledge of the European Banking System and its multiple relations with the world of finance and the entrepreneurship.
The Course takes place in Conegliano (TV), inside the premises of the superb former Franciscan Monastery, a location that allows to couple the beauty and the peaceful-and-quiet environment of the building with the chance of living in Conegliano, a pleasant man-sized town full of activities, and at the same time, of being immersed in a part of Italy that represents the heart of the European entrepreneurship model.
Enrolments deadline: July 15th, 2008; to apply for the sixth edition of the Master program, all the required documents can be found at the Master’s official web site.
Web Site: www.masterbe.com
E-mail: infocampus[ at ]fondazionecassamarca.it, info[ at ]masterbe.com
For more information related to financial support, please visit the official announcement:
http://www.masterbe.com/fees.html
MASTER IN BANKING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Academic Year 2008/2009
After its first five successful editions, that have involved more than 100 participants coming from Italy and Eastern Europe Countries, the sixth edition of the “New Europe Master in Banking and Entrepreneurship” is starting on October 6th 2008.
The Master lasts one year and includes a 3-month internship, a sort of on-the-job-training in one of the banks belonging to UniCredit Group. It aims at giving graduates and young professionals the opportunity to gain specific knowledge of the European Banking System and its multiple relations with the world of finance and the entrepreneurship.
The Course takes place in Conegliano (TV), inside the premises of the superb former Franciscan Monastery, a location that allows to couple the beauty and the peaceful-and-quiet environment of the building with the chance of living in Conegliano, a pleasant man-sized town full of activities, and at the same time, of being immersed in a part of Italy that represents the heart of the European entrepreneurship model.
Enrolments deadline: July 15th, 2008; to apply for the sixth edition of the Master program, all the required documents can be found at the Master’s official web site.
Web Site: www.masterbe.com
E-mail: infocampus[ at ]fondazionecassamarca.it, info[ at ]masterbe.com
For more information related to financial support, please visit the official announcement:
http://www.masterbe.com/fees.html
Friday, July 4, 2008
Italy: PhD Fellowships for Foreign Students, University of Padua
The University of Padova, through the funding of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, offers research fellowships for foreign students to attend Doctoral Schools/International Courses. During the 3-year doctoral programme, successful candidates will be offered full board and lodging.
Notification of 15 PhD grants for foreign students (24th series)
Deadline: 4 September 2008
Info: Research Training Office
Via del Padovanino, 9 - 35123 Padova
phone +39 049 827 3754/3935 fax +39 049 827 3780
e-mail: formazione.ricerca[ at ]unipd.it
Mail address: via 8 febbraio 2 - 35122 Padova
Please visit the official announcement page to obtain call for application and application form
Notification of 15 PhD grants for foreign students (24th series)
Deadline: 4 September 2008
Info: Research Training Office
Via del Padovanino, 9 - 35123 Padova
phone +39 049 827 3754/3935 fax +39 049 827 3780
e-mail: formazione.ricerca[ at ]unipd.it
Mail address: via 8 febbraio 2 - 35122 Padova
Please visit the official announcement page to obtain call for application and application form
Thursday, July 3, 2008
UK: PhD Studentships in Control Systems, University of Manchester
PhD Studentships: Control Systems
Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Control Systems Group
Dr Alexander Lanzon
Start date: September/October 2008
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2008
Scholarship funds are available to support top-level graduate students (both home/EU and overseas), wishing to read for a PhD degree in Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The funds are available through an EPSRC project and the successful candidates will work with Dr Lanzon in the Control Systems Group.
Candidates should have a first or upper second class degree from a UK university or an overseas equivalent. Excellent knowledge of modern control theory and control fundamentals is essential, and demonstrable mathematical strengths are desirable.
Interested candidates should formally submit a full application for admission at the University of Manchester as soon as possible, and by 31st July at the latest. This can be completed online at:
http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
It is important to ensure that all requested documents for a full application are uploaded, including detailed transcripts of previous university studies and two referee reports. Applications must state Dr A Lanzon in the “Proposed Research Supervisor” field of the online application form.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Alexander.Lanzon[ at ]manchester.ac.uk
Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Control Systems Group
Dr Alexander Lanzon
Start date: September/October 2008
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2008
Scholarship funds are available to support top-level graduate students (both home/EU and overseas), wishing to read for a PhD degree in Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The funds are available through an EPSRC project and the successful candidates will work with Dr Lanzon in the Control Systems Group.
Candidates should have a first or upper second class degree from a UK university or an overseas equivalent. Excellent knowledge of modern control theory and control fundamentals is essential, and demonstrable mathematical strengths are desirable.
Interested candidates should formally submit a full application for admission at the University of Manchester as soon as possible, and by 31st July at the latest. This can be completed online at:
http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
It is important to ensure that all requested documents for a full application are uploaded, including detailed transcripts of previous university studies and two referee reports. Applications must state Dr A Lanzon in the “Proposed Research Supervisor” field of the online application form.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Alexander.Lanzon[ at ]manchester.ac.uk
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Denmark: PhD Scholarships in Photonics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
PhD scholarships
Nanophotonics for Terabit Communications (NATEC)
A new research centre focusing on nanophotonics for terabit communications is being established at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The centre is based on donations from a private foundation, VILLUM KANN RASNMUSSEN FONDEN. The NATEC centre will, in particular, perform research on light-matter interaction in semiconductor quantum dots and photonic crystal structures and explore the use of such nanostructured materials for realizing photonic chips operating in the terabit regime. The centre is a strongly focused effort involving nanofabrication, experimental characterisation based on nanoscopy and ultrafast lasers, fundamental theory including topology optimization, and systems experiments and will provide ample opportunities for cross-fertilization between these areas.
The NATEC Centre is headed by Professor Jesper Mørk (jm[ at ]com.dtu.dk) from Department of Photonics Engineering, DTU, and involves the collaboration with 4 other institutes at DTU: Department of Micro-and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Electron Nanoscopy and Danchip.
At the moment we have openings within the following areas of research:
Growth and characterisation of semiconductor quantum dots and fabrication of photonic crystal based devices (Kresten Yvind; ky[ at ]com.dtu.dk).
Characterisation of pulse propagation in photonic crystal structures and ultrafast dynamics in quantum dots (Mike van der Poel; mvp[ at ]com.dtu.dk).
Theory and modelling of light-matter interaction in photonic crystal structures with quantum dots (Niels Asger Mortensen; nam[ at ]mic.dtu.dk).
Topology optimization of nanophotonic structures incorporating effects of nonlinearities and fabrication uncertainties (Ole Sigmund; sigmund [ at ]mek.dtu.dk).
Experimental and theoretical investigations of terabit systems emphasizing noise limitations and information capacity (Palle Jeppesen; pj[ at ]com.dtu.dk).
We are looking for candidates with a strong track record and with a good experimental, theoretical and/or computational background in photonics, electromagnetics or materials engineering and physics. The annual salary of PhD students starts at approximately 277,000 DKK (36,900 EUR) + pension.
For further information please contact Jesper Mørk or the persons mentioned above, or see the full job announcement at the homepage of DTU. Please send your application as a single pdf file, including CV,
list of publications, certificates of exams and grades, as well as a list of references to:
Director Anders Bjarklev
Department of Photonics Engineering
Ørsteds Plads, Building 343
Technical University of Denmark
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Email: natecapplications[ at ]fotonik.dtu.dk.
Deadline for application: July 14, 2008 at 12.00 noon.
Nanophotonics for Terabit Communications (NATEC)
A new research centre focusing on nanophotonics for terabit communications is being established at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The centre is based on donations from a private foundation, VILLUM KANN RASNMUSSEN FONDEN. The NATEC centre will, in particular, perform research on light-matter interaction in semiconductor quantum dots and photonic crystal structures and explore the use of such nanostructured materials for realizing photonic chips operating in the terabit regime. The centre is a strongly focused effort involving nanofabrication, experimental characterisation based on nanoscopy and ultrafast lasers, fundamental theory including topology optimization, and systems experiments and will provide ample opportunities for cross-fertilization between these areas.
The NATEC Centre is headed by Professor Jesper Mørk (jm[ at ]com.dtu.dk) from Department of Photonics Engineering, DTU, and involves the collaboration with 4 other institutes at DTU: Department of Micro-and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Electron Nanoscopy and Danchip.
At the moment we have openings within the following areas of research:
Growth and characterisation of semiconductor quantum dots and fabrication of photonic crystal based devices (Kresten Yvind; ky[ at ]com.dtu.dk).
Characterisation of pulse propagation in photonic crystal structures and ultrafast dynamics in quantum dots (Mike van der Poel; mvp[ at ]com.dtu.dk).
Theory and modelling of light-matter interaction in photonic crystal structures with quantum dots (Niels Asger Mortensen; nam[ at ]mic.dtu.dk).
Topology optimization of nanophotonic structures incorporating effects of nonlinearities and fabrication uncertainties (Ole Sigmund; sigmund [ at ]mek.dtu.dk).
Experimental and theoretical investigations of terabit systems emphasizing noise limitations and information capacity (Palle Jeppesen; pj[ at ]com.dtu.dk).
We are looking for candidates with a strong track record and with a good experimental, theoretical and/or computational background in photonics, electromagnetics or materials engineering and physics. The annual salary of PhD students starts at approximately 277,000 DKK (36,900 EUR) + pension.
For further information please contact Jesper Mørk or the persons mentioned above, or see the full job announcement at the homepage of DTU. Please send your application as a single pdf file, including CV,
list of publications, certificates of exams and grades, as well as a list of references to:
Director Anders Bjarklev
Department of Photonics Engineering
Ørsteds Plads, Building 343
Technical University of Denmark
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Email: natecapplications[ at ]fotonik.dtu.dk.
Deadline for application: July 14, 2008 at 12.00 noon.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Italy: Open PhD positions at University of Ferrara
The University of Ferrara announces an open competition based on academic qualifications and reserved for students from international education, for admission to the following Research Doctorate courses – XXIV cycle, year 2009.
For more information, please see the official announcement
The deadline for receipt of applications is 24th November 2008.
UK: PhD Studentships in Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply, Cardiff University
PhD Studentships
Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply
Cardiff School of Engineering
Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University.
In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration to double this by 2020 and the EU target of 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020, the renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation (DG) will play a major role in the future.
The integration of RES and DG will pose many research challenges, especially due to changes in the current network operational and control strategies and dynamic behavior of the network. It is recognised that the future electricity network, both at the transmission and distribution level, can no longer play a passive role. The structure of the network will be highly interconnected with smaller controllable areas, with more responsive demand side loads and DGs. The application of power electronics such as FACTS, HVDC will offer the potential to manage the power flows while enhancing the controllability of the network under dynamic operating conditions. The estimation of the state of the entire and/or controllable areas of the network and coordinate control of these areas will become essential tools.
Recognising the anticipated changes in the future electricity supply system, CIREGS is developing research capacity in integrated renewable energy generation and supply, including “Smart Grids” of the future and contributing towards meeting the UK medium-term renewable energy targets.
The specific PhD projects available are:
Integration of Gas/Electricity/Heat Distribution Networks (REF: NJ-FEM-08)
System Support from Demand and Generation (REF: NJ-FLEX1-08)
Stability Studies of Multi Terminal HVDC Networks (REF: NJ-FLEX2-08)
Smart Grids (REF: NJ-CIREGS1-08)
Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms (REF: NJ-CIREGS2-08)
Modern Power Systems (REF: NJ-CIREGS3-08)
The projects are funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and by Supergen consortia.
Funding and Eligibility:
The studentships are open to UK/EU or Overseas candidates. The awards will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU fee rate only (non-EU candidates will have to finance the remainder of the overseas fee by other means), and will provide an annual stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£12,940 for 2008/9).
Applicants should have a good Honours degree (at upper second class or above) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and be able to contribute to achieve the research objectives of the Centre.
How to Apply:
Applications can be made online – please see www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply
Please ensure you quote the relevant project reference and title (as shown above) on your application (please put the reference and title in the “research topic” and/or “prospective supervisor” sections of the online application form).
Further information:
Informal enquires may be made to Dr Janaka Ekanayake by email to EkanayakeJ[ at ]cardiff.ac.uk
Closing Date for Applications: July 7th 2008
Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply
Cardiff School of Engineering
Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University.
In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration to double this by 2020 and the EU target of 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020, the renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation (DG) will play a major role in the future.
The integration of RES and DG will pose many research challenges, especially due to changes in the current network operational and control strategies and dynamic behavior of the network. It is recognised that the future electricity network, both at the transmission and distribution level, can no longer play a passive role. The structure of the network will be highly interconnected with smaller controllable areas, with more responsive demand side loads and DGs. The application of power electronics such as FACTS, HVDC will offer the potential to manage the power flows while enhancing the controllability of the network under dynamic operating conditions. The estimation of the state of the entire and/or controllable areas of the network and coordinate control of these areas will become essential tools.
Recognising the anticipated changes in the future electricity supply system, CIREGS is developing research capacity in integrated renewable energy generation and supply, including “Smart Grids” of the future and contributing towards meeting the UK medium-term renewable energy targets.
The specific PhD projects available are:
Integration of Gas/Electricity/Heat Distribution Networks (REF: NJ-FEM-08)
System Support from Demand and Generation (REF: NJ-FLEX1-08)
Stability Studies of Multi Terminal HVDC Networks (REF: NJ-FLEX2-08)
Smart Grids (REF: NJ-CIREGS1-08)
Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms (REF: NJ-CIREGS2-08)
Modern Power Systems (REF: NJ-CIREGS3-08)
The projects are funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and by Supergen consortia.
Funding and Eligibility:
The studentships are open to UK/EU or Overseas candidates. The awards will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU fee rate only (non-EU candidates will have to finance the remainder of the overseas fee by other means), and will provide an annual stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£12,940 for 2008/9).
Applicants should have a good Honours degree (at upper second class or above) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and be able to contribute to achieve the research objectives of the Centre.
How to Apply:
Applications can be made online – please see www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply
Please ensure you quote the relevant project reference and title (as shown above) on your application (please put the reference and title in the “research topic” and/or “prospective supervisor” sections of the online application form).
Further information:
Informal enquires may be made to Dr Janaka Ekanayake by email to EkanayakeJ[ at ]cardiff.ac.uk
Closing Date for Applications: July 7th 2008
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