[UK} Postdoctoral in University of Oxford

United Kingdom – Postdoctoral Research Position in Mathematical Modelling of Growth in Physical and Biological Systems in University of Oxford

Vacancy Reference: BK/09/033
Grade: 7
Salary Range: Starting Salary £28,839-£30,594
Appointment Term: 3 years

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral research position, funded by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Global Research Partnership (GRP), to work with Professor Alain Goriely at the newly established Oxford Centre for Collaborative Applied Mathematics (OCCAM). This position is available from 1 March 2010.

OCCAM has been established with substantial funding from the KAUST GRP. The Centre, which is part of the Mathematical Institute, is allied to a global network of mathematicians. Aiming to meet the ever-increasing global demand for quantitative understanding of complex scientific phenomena, OCCAM has been built on the strength of four pre-existing groups of applied and computational mathematicians working in Oxford: the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, the Centre for Mathematical Biology, the Numerical Analysis Group and the Computational Biology Group. It has a symbiotic relationship with other scientific communities which have a need for problem-solving mathematics both within the University of Oxford and beyond. Over the first five years the Centre will employ 40 new staff and students.

Growth processes are found in many physical and biological systems such as planetary accretion, morphogenesis, and tumour progression. The project will involve developing mathematical tools for the analysis of growth processes within the framework of continuum mechanics. In particular, the project will focus on accretive growth (the deposition and accretion of new materials on existing surfaces). Accretive growth has applications to physical, biological, and industrial problems, such as planet genesis from dust clouds, secondary growth in trees, glacier and snow buildup, horn and seashell expansion, bone growth, wound healing, coil winding, and surface hardening.

The main goal is to formulate a general theory of accretive growth based on nonlinear elasticity and thermodynamics, and differential geometry. The modelling of specific systems will involve the derivation of coupled nonlinear continuum equations, and the solution of these equations using analytical and numerical techniques.

Applicants should have a PhD (awarded or submitted at the time of taking up the position) in mathematics or related discipline, together with expertise in applied mathematics and continuum mechanics. Experience with modelling of experimental systems and knowledge of differential geometry is desirable.

Further particulars may be obtained from the Administrative Assistant at The Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LB, email vacancies[ at ]maths.ox.ac.uk and at https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies . Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, a covering letter explaining your suitability for the position and how you meet the selection criteria, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications must arrive by noon on 8 January 2010. Ensure that you clearly quote the reference BK/09/033. Candidates should ask their referees to send their references directly to the Administrative Assistant, Mathematical Institute so that they arrive before the closing date. It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that their references arrive by the closing date. Interviews for this position will be held late January.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Closing Date: 08/01/2010

Further particulars: Further particulars.pdf

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China – 2010 Graduate Student Scholarships for International Students

Graduate Student Scholarships for International Students (2010)
(Supported by Chinese Government Scholarship Program)

The Graduate Student Scholarships, supported by the Chinese Scholarship Council(CSC), are provided for prospective international students to study for Master or Doctoral Degrees in top universities in China thus to expand student exchanges and academic collaborations between Chinese Universities and their overseas partnership institutions.

China Agricultural University(CAU) is among the list of the top universities supported by CSC to directly recruit the scholarship students from the academic year of 2008.

I. Basic Information and Duration of the Scholarships Program

1. Up to 25 scholarship students will be accepted to China Agricultural University for the 2010-2011 academic year (normally the academic year in China starts from September).
2. The Graduate Student scholarships only support the students who apply to be fully registered as graduate students (Master or Doctoral students) in CAU.
3. Duration:
The duration of the scholarship for all programs is the same as the normal length of the specific graduate programs in CAU. (Please check the Catalog of graduate Programs for International Students of CAU in the appendix)

If the courses for doctoral and master degree students could not be conducted in English, applicants who are non-Chinese speakers are generally required to take Remedial Chinese language courses for 1 year before their major studies. The one-year Chinese language study is also covered by the scholarship.

Note:
Duration for scholarship specified at the time of admission can NOT be extended in principle

II. Application
Applicants should submit written application materials directly to Office of International Relations in China Agricultural University. The deadline for the materials to arrive at CAU is before January 5, 2010 for the academic year starting from Fall, 2010.

III. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Applicants are not studying in Chinese universities.
3. Education background and age limit:
– Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
– Applicants for Doctoral degree studies must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.

IV. Details of the Scholarship
Full scholarship:

* Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiment, fee for internship, fee for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus;
* Living allowance;
* One-off settlement subsidy after registration;
* Fee for outpatient medical service, Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China.

Note:

1. Costs of the laboratory experiment or internship that beyond the university’s arrangements should be afforded by the student himself.
2. Fee for basic learning materials covers the necessary learning materials prescribed by the host institution, and other materials shall be self afforded.
3. Monthly living allowance is paid to the students by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
– Master degree students: CNY 1,700 Yuan
– Doctoral degree students: CNY 2,000 Yuan
Scholarship students shall get their monthly living allowance from the date of registration. New students who register before 15th (15th included) of the registration month will get the full amount of the living allowance of that month, and those who register after 15th will get half amount. The graduates will be given a living allowance for another 15 days after the graduation time set by the university. The allowance will be terminated from the next month after students suspend their studies, drop school or complete schooling from the university. Monthly living allowance covers school holidays. Scholarship students who do not get the monthly living allowance during holidays can get that upon return on campus. The allowance will be suspended for one month if students do not register on time without permission from the university in advance, leave for non-health reasons or are absent from the university over a month.

Students who have to suspend their studies because of serious diseases should go back to the home country and pay for the international trip by themselves. With the university’s approval, the scholarship status can be reserved for at most one year, and their living allowances will be suspended at the same time. The scholarship will be terminated for those who suspend their studies for other reasons.
4. New students will get one-off settlement subsidy upon arrival in China.
– CNY 1,000 Yuan for new students who will study in China up to six months
– CNY 1,500 Yuan for new students who will study in China for one academic year or more
5. Fee for outpatient medical service refers to the outpatient expense in the institution’s hospital or the hospitals appointed by the institution. The students should pay for a certain percentage of expense in accordance with the institution’s relevant regulations.
6. Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China is provided by MOE for the scholarship students in China against hospitalizing for serious diseases and accidental injuries. The institutions or the appointed medical assistance agency provide advancement service for insurance expenses, and claim for compensation with relevant payment receipts from the insurance company according to the stipulated insurance articles. The claim of individual student will not be accepted by the insurance company.
7. International travel expenses: self-afforded.

For application materials, click here.

Contact Information:
The Office of International Relations
China Agricultural University
Mail: P.O.Box 184, No.17, Qinghua Dong Lu Haidian District,
Beijing, 100083, P.R.CHINA
Phone:+86 10 62736704
Fax: +86 10 6273 7704
E-mail: cauie@cau.edu.cn
http://oir.cau.edu.cn/view_en/

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United Kingdom – 2010 University of London Phd Teaching Studentship in Hispanic Studies

PhD Teaching Studentship in Hispanic Studies
Royal Holloway, University of London – School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

The School of Modern languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London, invites applications for a three-year PhD Teaching Studentship in Hispanic Studies, available to UK/EU students first registering to undertake doctoral study in September 2010.

The studentship includes full tuition fees of £3,390 plus a £10,000 bursary each year for a maximum of three years of full-time doctoral study and subject to evidence of satisfactory progress. It is open to applicants working in any area of Spanish or Latin American literature and culture.

Applicants should have native or near native competence in Spanish and English language and hold an MA with at least a Merit (or international equivalent) in an appropriate area of Hispanic Studies.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an average of 6 hours of undergraduate teaching and marking/examining and/or research support for the School each week during term.

All applications must be received by 4 pm on Friday 8 January 2010.

Applications should be addressed to Professor John O’Brien, Director of Graduate Studies, School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX. You should include a current CV, a letter of application outlining in as much detail as possible your research proposal, and a sample of your previous academic work (approximately 5,000 words). You should also include two academic references in support of your application.

For informal advice, please contact the School’s Director of Graduate Studies, Professor John O’Brien (tel. 01784 44 3861; email: j.o’brien@rhul.ac.uk) or the Head of School, Dr Richard Pym (tel. 01784 41 4006; email: r.pym@rhul.ac.uk).

Information about the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures can be found at

* http://www.rhul.ac.uk/modern-languages
* http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Modern-Languages/Research/
* More specific information about research interests in Hispanic Studies can be found at http://www.rhul.ac.uk/modern-languages/research/research-hispanic-studies.html.

For further particulars click http://www.rhul.ac.uk/personnel/JobVacancies/AcademicResearch.html

Administrative contact
Francesca Chiarelli Postgraduate Administrator, Graduate School
Examinations and Research Degree Administration
Royal Holloway, University of London
0044 1784 443352

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[USA] Master and PhD Degree Scholarship

Master and PhD Degree Scholarship by USAID

USAID through the Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) program working in Collaboration with the Academy for Educational Development (AED), opens the opportunity for talented Indonesians to study for Master`s and PhD degrees in the US. The programs are FULLY FUNDED by USAID. The programs offered are:
1. Master`s Degree in Education and Human Development
2. Master`s Degree in Public Health
3. Master`s Degree in Environment Studies
4. Bachelor`s, Master`s or PhD Degrees in Economics
5. Master`s Degree in Public Affairs/Public Policy/Political Science/Public Administration/ Non-Profit Management or related fields.



General requirements:
- Relevant work experience and commitment to Indonesian development
- At least 5 pre-retirement years after completion of study
- Indonesian citizen
- Complete the application forms and attach CV, copy of ID card and one-page essay
- Attach a nomination letter from current institution of employment
- Attach 3 recommendation letters from persons other than the person who provided the nomination letter
- Attach the result of English Test Score (ITP TOEFL OR IELTS)

This is an equal opportunity scholarship. Women are encouraged to apply. Geographical coverage will be considered.

For more information and to get application forms, please send your request to info@aed.or. id or visit www.aed.or.id to download the application forms. Completed application forms together with required documents must be received at the AED address below no later than 1 January 2010.

Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Wisma Nugra Santana, 16th Floor, Suite 1616, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman Kav 7-8, Jakarta 10220

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[USA] M.S/Ph.D in Robotics-Biomechanics at Polytechnic Institute of New York University

Job Title: Graduate Research Assistants (M.S./Ph.D.) -- Robotics, Biomechanics and Smart Materials

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department
Department Website: www.poly.edu/academics/departments/mechanical
Institution: Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY
Application Deadline: December 31, 2009 Or Until Positions Are Filled.
Position Start Date: Immediately

The Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly), Brooklyn, New York, invites applications for Graduate Research Assistantships for M.S. and Ph.D. Students, starting immediately.

These are fully funded positions, covering full tuition expenses, as well as providing competitive stipends.



Successful candidates have to apply and be admitted to the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering for studies toward an M.S. or Ph.D. degree.

Candidates should meet the admissions standards of NYU-Poly, as may be found at:
http://www.poly.edu/catalog

The selected Research Assistants are expected to have interests in Robotics, Biomechanics or Smart Materials and Structures.

They should have strong backgrounds in Mechanics, Mathematics and Physics, Computer Programming (C++); experience with MATLAB; and, be highly motivated.

Preference will be given to candidates who have M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering or closely related fields, with strong oral and written communication skills.

Interested students should contact Professor Joo Kim, at the address below, with CVs and copies of their transcripts.

Prof. Joo H. Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Six MetroTech Center, RH 513
Brooklyn, NY 11201
E-Mail: jhkim@poly.edu
Phone: (718) 260-3073
Fax: (718) 260-3532

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[Germany] MBA Scholarships at ESMT, Berlin

MBA Scholarships at ESMT, Berlin, Germany

European School of Management and Technology is offering several additional merit-based scholarships for applicants to the Full-time MBA program beginning January 2010 in Berlin. These scholarships have been made possible by ESMT`s partner companies, who have donated to the scholarship pool. Outstanding female candidates may also apply for a limited number of full-tuition scholarships. ESMT`s partners are a group of 25 global companies, such as Allianz, BMW, Daimler, Deutsche Bank, MAN, Siemens, The Boston Consulting Group, and ThyssenKrupp.

All accepted applicants to the ESMT Full-time MBA program are screened for scholarship selection. Applications will be accepted until early December 2009.



Contact:
Kristin Dolgner, Tel.: +49 (0)30 21231-1066, kristin.dolgner@esmt.org
Martha Ihlbrock, Tel.: +49 (0)30 21231-1043, martha.ihlbrock@esmt.org

About ESMT
European School of Management and Technology was founded in October 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions. The international business school offers Full-time MBA and Executive MBA programs, as well as executive education in the form of open enrollment and customized programs. The School also features in-house research-oriented consulting services in the areas of competition and regulation. ESMT is a private university based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional location in Schloss Gracht near Cologne.

More information visit:
http://www.esmt.org/sixcms/detail.php?id=260048

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[Germany] Doctoral Position in Computational Mechanics at RWTH Aachen

Doctoral Position in Computational Mechanics at RWTH Aachen, Germany

The successful candidate will work within a DFG-funded Emmy Noether research project on computational methods for adhesion with applications in biomechanics and composites. The aim of the project is the mechanical modelling, simulation, investigation and optimization of adhesion mechanisms as they occur for example in gecko adhesion. The topic offers a suitabledoctoral project which can be completed within three years.

The requirement for this position is a diploma or masters degree in engineering, applied mathematics, physics or a similar subject. Desired are very good skills in mechanics,computational mechanics, numerical mathematics and finite element methods as well as a successful record of working independently.



The AICES graduate school was established under the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments to promote novel research and training in the field ofcomputational engineering science. The school is a collaboration of 15 university institutes, the Jülich Supercomputer Center, and the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research. Aices organizes thedoctoral education of ca. 80 students, as well as about 12 independent junior research groups. AICES provides excellent computational facilities and a dynamic service team. The working language is English.

The candidate will be employed as a regular employee. The candidate must meet required personal qualifications. The position is to be filled by 01.01.2010 and is for a fixed term until December 2012. The standard weekly hours will be 39,83 hours. Salary is according to TV-L E 13.

Application materials (personal statement, CV, transcripts, list of publications) should be sent to:
sauer@aices.rwth-aachen.de.

If electronic application is not possible, please send the application material to:
Docotral Position in Computational Mechanics
AICES, RWTH Aachen University
Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen, Germany

Applications will be considered starting November 1, 2009 until the position is filled. For further information, please contact:
Dr. Nicole Faber, faber@aices.rwth-aachen.de, Tel. +49-241-80-99130.
Dr. Roger Sauer, sauer@aices.rwth-aachen.de, Tel. +49-241-80-99132.

website link:
http://www.aices.rwth-aachen.de/jobs/job-dp

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[Sweden] PhD Studentship at Stockholm University

[Sweden] PhD Studentship in General Linguistics and Phoenetics at Stockholm University

The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University invites applications for three four-year studentships within its PhD programme in Linguistics with a specialization in General Linguistics and/or Phonetics, with start date January 1, 2010. The thesis project should involve one or both of the profile areas ofthe department, namely, language typology.

The deadline for applications is October 29th, 2009.

Applications should be sent by ordinary mail to Stockholms universitet, Registrator/PA, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden, and should include the following:
1. CV with information about earlier studies, jobs and publications;
2. a copy of written works that are referred to in the application;
3. contact information for two reference persons;
4. a sketch of up to 6,000 words describing a possible thesis project.



Please indicate the reference number Ref.nr SU 617-2167-09 on your application!

Further inquiries should be directed to Professor Maria Koptjevskaja Tamm (tamm@ling.su.se) for General Linguistics, and Professor Francisco Lacerda frasse@ling.su.se) for Phonetics.

General information
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree including at least an equivalent of the Swedish `magister` programme in General Linguistics. This programme focuses on linguistic theory and comprises four years of study including the writing of two research papers. Applicants from all countries are welcome. Knowledge of Swedish is not a formal requirement but students are strongly advised to acquire a working knowledge of Swedish as soon as possible (language courses are offered by the university). Additional details on the general admission requirements for postgraduate studies at Stockholm University can be found at http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies

During the period of the studentship, the student is a regular employee of the University. The beginning salary is 21,600 SEK a month (approximately 2,100 Euros or 3,100 USD).

The first period of employment is for one year. The employment contract can then be renewed for at most two years at a time, up to a total of four years, or, if the student accepts teaching or administrative duties atthe department (not exceeding 20% of full time), maximally five years.

The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University (http://www.ling.su.se) has about 60 employees, which makes it one of the larger departments at the Faculty of Humanities.The department is organized into six sections, namely, General Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Sign Language for the Deaf, Swedish for the Deaf, and Modern Greek. The research atthe Department of Linguistics belongs to one of fifteen areas at Stockholm University which have been graded as `leading research` in the sense of being nationally leading and having a high international status (see http://www.su.se/english/research/leading-research-areas/humanities-law-and-social-sciences).

The department is a member of the Human Language Technology Center in the Stockholm-Uppsala University Network (http://www.uu.se/suun/eng/hltcenter.php), and participates in the Swedish National Graduate School of Language Technology (GSLT, http://www.gslt.hum.gu.se/).

Application Web Address:
http://www.su.se/english/study/postgraduate-studies

Contact Information:
Professor Maria Koptjevskaja Tamm (for General Linguistics) tamm@ling.su.se
Professor Francisco Lacerda (for Phonetics) frasse@ling.su.se

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PhD at University of Cologne Germany

PhD Position in Economics at University of Cologne

The Macro Labour and Public Economics Group at the University of Cologne is seeking to fill several PhD Student Teaching Assistant positions (3/4 TVL-13). Participation in the Doctoral Program at the University of Cologne is expected and there will be close supervision of successful candidates` dissertation work by members of the group (Prof. Dr. Martin Barbie, Prof. Dr. Peter Funk, Prof. David Jaeger, Ph.D, Prof. Dr. Alexander Ludwig).

Successful candidates hold a University degree (Master/Diplom) with an exceptional grade point average and have excellent analytical and mathematical skills. Profound knowledge in one of the aforementioned fields, a strong background in Economic Theory, Econometrics, or Mathematical Economics are advantageous, but not necessary.



The University of Cologne is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with the German disability laws. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact: i.dinstuehler@uni-koeln.de.

To apply, please send transcripts, CV, and a summary of your Master`s thesis (max. 5 pages), the thesis bibliography, and other supporting material to the email address as of now.

website link:
http://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/aspsamp/cmr/PhDStudentVacanciesMacroLabourPublicEconomicsUniversityCologne.pdf

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[UK] Post-doctoral on University of Cambridge

Studying in Cambridge is your dream? This opportunity is for you.

Centre for Financial Analysis & Policy (CFAP) is an independent research group, part of Cambridge Finance (CF), University of Cambridge. CF brings together researchers in the Departments of Economics, Mathematics, Law, and Judge Business School (http://www.finance.group.cam.ac.uk).

CFAP is expanding and applications are invited for tenure track post-doctoral positions. These involve fulltime research followed by research and limited teaching prior to tenure decision.

Research areas:

* Financial Crises and Contagion
* International Financial Regulation
* Liquidity, Flows and Stocks, and Macro-Economy
* Financial Bubbles
* Household Finance

You should complete your PhD prior to taking up appointment. You should have an interest in any area of finance. We are looking particularly for candidates with interest in empirical issues regarding household savings and portfolio choice. Applications from theoretical and applied fields are welcome. You should demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publications in refereed academic journals. Latest starting date: October 2010. Salary range £27.183-£46.278.

Interviews will take place at AEA/AFA Meetings, Atlanta, January 3-5 2010. Please indicate whether you will be in Atlanta between those dates.

Application deadline November 27th 2009.

Send CV, application form PD18 (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/) – part I and III only, two reference letters, copies of research papers to: Centre Manager, CFAP, JBS, Trumpington street, Cambridge CB21AG, UK, Email: admin@cerf.cam.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.

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[UK] Studentship at University of Nottingham

Studentship at University of Nottingham


University of Nottingham – School of Veterinary Medicine & Science
In Collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition

Proteomic and Transcriptomic Studies of an Explant Model of Equine Articular Cartilage in Response to Pro-inflammatory Cytokines and Growth Factors

Supervisors: Dr Ali Mobasheri (School of Veterinary Medicine and Science), Professor Sean May (School of Biosciences), Dr David Allaway (WALTHAM)


Applications are invited from recent graduates with a first or upper second class degree and/or Masters degree in biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biology or veterinary science to work on a BBSRC CASE studentship in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition.

Articular cartilage degradation is the major cause of synovial joint dysfunction and disability in osteoarthritis (OA) in humans and companion animals. We are currently using in vitro models of articular cartilage to investigate the effects of anti-inflammatory compounds on cell signalling pathways. The aim of this project is to use proteomics and transcriptomics to gain a better biological understanding of how pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors influence chondrocyte behaviour and extracellular matrix turnover in the early stages of the disease. This knowledge may also help identify early disease biomarkers. The work will provide invaluable experience as part of the PhD training programme and will include industrial supervision from WALTHAM, a sponsor with an outstanding reputation in companion animal research.

This is an ideal opportunity for an applicant with a keen and agile mind, wishing to integrate state-of-the-art post-genomic techniques to cartilage cell biology and joint pathophysiology. The candidate will be required to establish and maintain explant cultures of articular cartilage, expose them to a variety of biological mediators and apply a range of proteomic and transcriptomic techniques.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other PhD students in our research group working on cartilage biology and share their datasets for data-mining and bioinformatic studies. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, have good interpersonal skills, be confident working independently and as part of a team, have excellent organisational abilities and have a thorough appreciation of the importance of knowledge management and confidentiality.

The successful student will be registered for a PhD in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science and will be affiliated with the School of Biosciences.

This studentship is for a period of four years and is available immediately. It provides an annual tax-free postgraduate stipend starting at £13,290 per annum to basic science graduates, plus a maintenance enhancement from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition. Home students holding a recognised veterinary qualification will be paid the enhanced stipend rate of £20,510 per annum as explained in the BBSRC Postgraduate Studentships Guide which is available on the BBSRC web site at: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/studentship_handbook.pdf.

Due to funding restrictions, the full studentship is only available to ‘Home’ students according to fee status, based on residence in the UK. This is in line with Research Council requirements. Any other applications will not be considered.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr A Mobasheri, Email: Ali.Mobasheri@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Applications should be addressed to Miss H Percival, Postgraduate Administrator, Email: Postgrad-vet@Nottingham.ac.uk.

Further details about how to apply for these studentships are also available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/postgraduate/admissions-process.php#online.

Please quote ref. MED/561. Closing Date: 31 October 2009.

For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham see: http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/.

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[Australia] Scholarship in Geoscience at Curtin University of Technology

Annual - Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship in Australia

Description: In 1956 the Society of Exploration Geophysicists began a program of encouraging the establishment of scholarships funded by companies and individuals engaged or interested in the field of geophysics. SEG saw the need for a more appropriate organization and caused the SEG Foundation to be organized.

Applications can be completed online at SEG Foundation

Opening Date: 18 September, 2009
Closing Date: 1 March, 2010
Faculty: Science and Engineering



Scholarship Type: Merit Based

Year of Study: First UG Year
Second UG Year
Third UG Year
Fourth UG Year
Honours

Eligibility: General requirements for eligibility:
1. A student must intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field, such as geosciences, geology, earth and environmental sciences or physics.
2. A student must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) Attending high school and planning to enter college in the year ahead;
(b) An undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average.
3. Certain scholarships administered by the SEG Foundation may impose additional eligibility requirements, as set forth by the sponsors of those awards.

For further information regarding eligibility, please refer to the SEG Foundation website.

Applicable to: Current Students
Prospective Students

Value: Scholarships range from $500 to $14,000 USD per academic year.
Further Information: A scholarship may be withdrawn and any unused balance refunded to the Foundation if:
1. the holder changes his or her college courses from those directed toward a career in applied geophysics to another field of study;
2. the holder enrolls in a different school and/or pursues a curriculum other than what he or she listed at the time of initial application, and no longer meets the requirements set forth by the sponsor of the scholarship;
3. the holder fails to remain in good scholastic standing; to this end, the holder must see that a report of his or her grades is furnished to the Scholarship Committee at the end of each semester;
4. the holder conducts himself or herself in such a way as to embarrass the Society of Exploration Geophysicists or the sponsor of the scholarship.

Criteria: Complete the appropriate sections of the application form and send it promptly to one of the following:
Email: SCHOLARSHIPS@SEG.ORG
Fax: (918) 497-5560

- OR-

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
SEG FOUNDATION
P.O. BOX 702740, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74170-2740
(or 8801 S. YALE, STE. 500, TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74137)
USA

Guidelines: Administration of each scholarship is turned over to the school attended by the recipient. The school retains custody of the funds, authorizing withdrawals by the student and remitting to the student any residual amount upon the satisfactory completion of the term of the scholarship. The school is requested to report the recipient`s grades to the Foundation Office at the end of each semester.

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London Research Institute: PhD Studentship for Cancer Research

Four Year PhD Studentships at London Research Institute

If you need a PhD Studentship at London,UK. This opportunity is for you. Four Year PhD Studentships at London Research Institute, Londok, UK.

The Cancer Research UK London Research Institute (LRI) conducts innovative basic biological research to improve our understanding of cancer. The LRI has made significant breakthroughs since its inception, and continues to be at the forefront of its field.

With more than 550 staff and students, the LRI also has a strong academic programme and is committed to training the next generation of world-leading scientists.

The Cancer Research UK London Research Institute (LRI) invites talented and motivated final year undergraduates or recent graduates to apply for four year PhD studentships.

The LRI is part of the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world and is committed to training the next generation of cancer research scientists. Our research groups, based in laboratories at Lincoln’s Inn Fields (Central London) and Clare Hall (just north of London), are well-resourced and benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and on-site scientific services.

Postgraduate students are at the core of our scientific community. To enable our students to develop into independent research scientists with excellent career prospects, we provide exciting and challenging research projects, a supportive environment, and tailored transferable skills training. A partnership with University College London provides additional academic and social facilities.

PhD studentships are available in the following areas:

Lincoln’s Inn Fields Laboratories:

* Paul Bates Biomolecular Modelling
* Dominique Bonnet Haematopoietic Stem Cell
* Julie Cooper Telomere Biology
* Adrian Hayday Immuno Surveillance
* Caroline Hill Developmental Signalling
* Banafshe Larijani Cell Biophysics
* Neil McDonald Structural Biology
* Peter Parker Protein Phosphorylation
* Caetano Reis e Sousa Immunobiology
* Erik Sahai Tumour Cell Biology
* Gipi Schiavo Molecular Neuropathobiology
* Almut Schulze Gene Expression Analysis
* Martin Singleton Macromolecular Structure & Function
* Nic Tapon Apoptosis & Proliferation Control
* Barry Thompson Epithelial Biology
* Takashi Toda Cell Regulation
* Sharon Tooze Secretory Pathways
* Richard Treisman Transcription
* Frank Uhlmann Chromosome Segregation

Clare Hall Laboratories:

* Simon Boulton DNA Damage Response
* Vincenzo Costanzo Genome Stability
* Peter Karran Mammalian Cell DNA Repair
* Jesper Svejstrup Mechanisms of GeneTranscription
* Helle Ulrich DNA Damage Tolerance

Applicants should be recent graduates or final year undergraduates who hold or expect to gain a first/upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and who have laboratory or research experience (either as part of or outside of a university degree course).

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a three day interview programme, which will be held at Clare Hall from 24th to 26th January 2010 and at Lincoln’s Inn Fields from 27th to 38th January 2010.

Successful applicants will be awarded stipends of £17,830 (outer London) and £19,160 (inner London) for the first year, with annual increases thereafter. University tuition fees will also be paid by the LRI.

Applications must be made online via our website:

http://london-research-institute.co.uk/jobs/phd/

This site also contains more detailed information about the LRI, its PhD programme and the PhD projects available. Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2009

How To apply:

Applications must be made online via our website:
http://www.london-research-institute.co.uk/lrijobs/jobsphd/

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Germany-PhD at Goethe University Frankfurt

Ph.D. positions in computational bio NMR

The research group of Prof. Peter Güntert at the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main invites applications for Ph.D. and postdoctoral positions in Hyper-dimensional NMR spectroscopy for automated protein structure determination.

The positions are funded for three years by a research grant of the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft). The research project involves the development of automated multidimensional NMR methodology and its application to structural studies of proteins. The positions are located in the Center for Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance (BMRZ) of the University of Frankfurt, which is equipped with 13 state-of-the-art NMR spectrometers (400-950 MHz) and excellent computing facilities.

The successful candidate must have a M.Sc. or equivalent or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field of science, excellent programming skills in higher programming languages, and experience in biomolecular NMR.

Please send your complete application, including CV, photo, list of publications, and the names and addresses of two references by email to:

Dr. Victor Zharavin
Institute of Biophysical Chemistry N201-0.05
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Max-von-Laue-Str. 9
60438 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Phone: +49-69-79829367
Fax: +49-69-79829632
Email: zharavin (a) em.uni-frankfurt.de

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[Netherlands] PhD Position at University of Twente

PhD Position in Renovating The Mapping Process at University of Twente

The University of Twente is an entrepreneurial research university, located in Enschede, the Netherlands. Organized over five faculties, the UT offers 20 educational programs ranging from applied physics, public and business administration, communication studies and diverse programs in engineering technology.

The Computer Science department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is one of the largest academic institutions in computer science in the Netherlands. It provides courses in Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, and Telematics. In addition, the department contributes to computer science education within other academic programs. The research of the department, spearheaded by telematics and information technology, is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT). The department has about 270 permanent staff members and 1200 students. In the Chair of Databases we have an open position for a PhD student Renovating the mapping Process Project description.



In this project we address the affect of community driven content in the Web, also known as Web 2.0, on geo-referenced data and their processing. This includes the specification on how the processing is done, how it evolves, how this influences data quality, and how to visualize the community driven data in a map.

This open position addresses the issues of changing data processing specifications and the consequences of this. The work will be based on a data workflow formal model supporting stream, batch and query processing of the data. Evolution of a workflow means the change of a subset of the workflow specification. The issues arise when deploying the workflow, thus, the changes getting effective. The challenges are how to evolve in a stream processing environment, how does such an evolution influences data quality and how do changes influence other parts of the data workflow such that further changes are required.

This research has a clear application domain, which will provide more specific research questions. The outlined research questions provide substantial theoretical challenges, while the proposed solutions can be evaluated in the application domain again.

What we ask
We are looking for a candidate with a MSc. degree in computer science, databases, software engineering, mathematics (with a computer science specialization), or an equivalent degree. The work involves both theory (databases and distributed systems) and practice (implementing a research prototype and evaluation in an e-science context). The candidate must provide good communication skills, in writing as well as oral. Your main task will be to do research, but you will be given opportunities to acquire some teaching experience. The selected candidate will be embedded in a joint research project with ITC, Enschede, and will closely collaborate with a PhD candidate from that institute.

What we offer
We offer a full-time PhD position in a dynamic and international environment. The duration of the contracts is four years. The gross salary will range from € 2.042,00 in the first year to € 2.612,00 per month in the fourth year.

Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development. In addition, we offer a holiday allowance (amounts to 8%) and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (which is approximately an extra month of salary) and a number of additional benefits. The labor agreements are in accordance with the CAO-NU for Dutch universities.

Information and application
Information can be obtained from Dr. Andreas Wombacher, email: a.wombacher@utwente.nl.

If you can meet the above mentioned requirements, you are invited to send your application letter together with:
1. curriculum vitae
2. List of publications
3. A list of courses you have followed (with grades)
4. The names and addresses of two referees

Before October 10, 2009 by email or on paper to our secretary, email:
db_secr@ewi.utwente.nl,
Faculty of EEMCS,
University of Twente,
Zilverling 3047,
P.O. Box 217,
7500 AE Enschede,
The Netherlands,
phone: +31 53 489 3690.

Please refer to the vacancy number 09/188.

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[Poland] PhD Positions in Physics of Complex Systems

2 PhD Positions in Physics of Complex Systems ( Soft Matter )
Employer: Physics of Complex Systems, Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences
Location: Warsaw, Poland

Description:

PhD topics:
A10. Lyotropic cubic liquid crystals - from cubosomes to small monocrystals
A11. Shape transformations of multicomponent biological membranes.
4 yrs PhD studies in collaboration with other European scientific institutions
A10: 3 yrs in Poland and 1yr in France, Paris
A11: 3yrs in Poland and 1yr in Slovenia, Ljubljana

More details on http://ichf.edu.pl/wtg.html

Candidates have to:

1. hold Master of Science or equivalent degree obtained not earlier than in 2004
2. be fluent in English
3. submit the required documents by e-mail (mpd@ichf.edu.pl) before 30-09-2009

To apply: Follow the instructions from the page http://ichf.edu.pl/mpd/recruitment.html

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MSc by Research Studentship on Fatigue Performance of Laser Peened Aluminium Alloys at Cranfield University, UK

Supported by Airbus, a studentship up to £14,000 p.a. for 1 year plus fees is available.

Cranfield University, in collaboration with Airbus and the Open University, has an exciting research opportunity for a motivated graduate. This research aims to understand and model the role of residual stresses produced by the laser peening process in determining the fatigue performance obtained in aerospace structures.

Laser peening is a new generation process for treating the surface of metallic engineering components to produce exceptional improvements in fatigue properties. So far the process has been applied to a limited number of aerospace components as a process of last resort. In this research the possibility of treating the relatively thin aluminium structures used in aircraft fuselages will be explored. The work will explore the improvements fatigue performance laser peening can produce in aluminium alloys, looking in particular at the benefits to structures which have been damaged in various ways during service use and maintenance operations.



If this project is successful it is possible that additional funding for more extensive research towards a PhD could be made available.

Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme
The successful candidate will attend Cranfield University`s Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme which is designed to equip students with research skills required during their research studies and in their future careers. This programme consists of a series of one-day events, coupled with smaller interactive group sessions.

For further details please contact
Alison Whaley,
Academic Co-ordinator,
T: +44 (0) 1234 750111 x2570,
email: a.whaley@cranfield.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as mechanical or materials engineering. A background in fatigue and mechanics of materials is also desirable.

Funding
Supported by Airbus, this studentship will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of up to £14,000p.a. for one year dependent upon qualifications and experience.

How to apply
If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the Application Form or you can request that we post one to you. Alternatively you may wish to apply online. For further information contact us today:

School of Applied Sciences
T: +44 (0)1234 754086
E: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk

Please note that we are unable to consider submissions for specific research studentships that fall outside of the stated eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: 30 September 2009
Supervisor: Professor Phil Irving

Useful links:
Technical Schools Research Students Training Programme:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/esrstp/

Application form:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/Applications/apply_pgresearch.pdf

Apply online:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectuslinks/course.jsp?course=MSc by Research School of Applied Sciences

For further details please go to webpage below:
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities/page43693.jsp

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[Polish] Master,PhD,Postdoc Open Positions

Master, PhD, Postdoc Open Positions sponsored by Foundation for Polish Science

Master, PhD, Postdoc Open Positions on Mechanistic Aspects and Spatial Effects in Cell Signalling Mechanistic aspects and spatial effects in cell signalling, within TEAM Programme sponsored by Foundation for Polish Science.

Concepts and objectives
The leading aim of the project is to identify and study the turning points in molecular pathways of immune response and cancer, in which the single cell fate, understood as a choice between apoptosis, senescence, proliferation, differentiation or cell cycle arrest, is decided. As a model molecular pathways we will consider these related to innate and adaptive immune response and cancer, in which we have expertise. The project will be realized both by means of numerical simulations and theoretical analysis.

We have the open positions for undergraduate students (with the third year finished), PhD students and postdoctoral researchers


The following topics will be financed:

For MSc (undegraduate, after third year) students:
1. Stochastic gene expression: numerical simulations and mathematical analysis.
2. Stochastic numerical simulations of complex regulatory pathways: development of new simulation tools.
3. Evolution and co-evolution of genes (and their regulatory regions) related to p53 and NF-kappaB pathways: From yeast to human.
4. Mutations of p53 pathways genes in various types of cancer.

For PhD students:
1. Calcium signalling, calcium travelling waves, spatial organization of kinase cascades, stochastic and deterministic reaction-diffusion equations.
2. Mathematical aspects of regulatory pathways: Markov processes, bifurcation theory for stochastic systems.
3. Integration of signalling pathways of transcription factors: NF-kappaB, p53 and IRF3/IRF7.

For postdoctoral researchers:
Formation and signalling in nanoclusters and receptor complexes, B-cell receptor signalling. DNA regulation and dynamics (formation of cruciforms, Z-DNA and other noncanonical DNA) in the context of gene expression.

Stipends/salaries (netto)
- For MSc students – 1000 PLN/month
- For PhD students – about 3000 PLN/month
- For postdoctoral researchers – about 7000 PLN/month

Criteria for the candidates selection
(1) Scientific achievements of the candidate (30 points)
(2) Evaluation of the candidate (15 points)

for MSc candidates: average of the marks obtained during the studies
for PhD candidates: average of the marks obtained during the MSc studies, the mark of the final exam, the mark of MSc thesis
for postdoc candidate: average of the marks obtained during the PhD studies, the mark of the final exam, the mark of PhD thesis

(3) Experience in scientific activity (20 points)
(4) Scientific stipends and stays at foreign scientific institutions (20 points)
(5) Presentations at conferences and workshops (15 points)

The PhD candidates should have background in
- computational biology and/or
- applied mathematics and/or
- physics

The candidate for the postdoc position should have experience in systems biology, computer methods and have good background in applied mathematics.

Persons interested in applying for the positions should contact Dr. T. Lipniacki (tlipnia@ippt.gov.pl) and present by October 16, 2009, covering letter, scientific CV (including list of publications, conferences, stays at scientific institutions, etc.) and all the necessary documents concerning criterion (2). Please e-mail covering letter and CV to tlipnia@ippt.gov.pl and send the documents to

Dr. Tomasz Lipniacki,
Institute of Fundamental Technological Research
Pawinskiego 5B, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland

The final stage of the selection will be the qualification interview in English (held between October 19-23, 2009). PhD position holders will be enrolled for the doctoral studies in the Institute of the Fundamental Technological Research.

For inquieries, please contact Dr. Tomasz Lipniacki (tlipnia@ippt.gov.pl)

Team members:
Tomasz Lipniacki – principal investigator (Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, PAS, Warsaw, Poland)
Bogdan Kazmierczak (Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, PAS, Warsaw, Poland)
Aleksandra Nowicka (Institute of Theoretical Physics, PAS, Warsaw, Poland).

External collaborators:
Prof. Mark Alber (Notre Dame University, US),
Prof. Allan R. Brasier (UTMB Galveston, TX, US),
Assoc. Prof. James R. Faeder (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, US),
Assoc. Prof. William S. Hlavacek (Los Alamos National Laboratories, US),
Prof. Marek Kimmel (Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, US),
Prof. Vitaly Volpert (Universite Claude Bernard – Lyon 1, France),
Prof. Michael R.H. White (Liverpool University, UK).

Source:
http://www.ippt.gov.pl/~tlipnia/TeamProject.html

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[Switzerland] PhD Position in Architecture at University of Lugano

The Accademia di architettura dell`Università della Svizzera italiana, Mendrisio invites applications for a Funded PhD position from October 15th 2009, for a minimum period of 36 months.

The position requires full time attendance. Remuneration is based on the Swiss National Fund parameters.

Duties
The PhD student will take part in the CUS research project (Swiss Cooperation Project in Architecture) Critical encyclopaedia of re-use and restoration of Twentieth-Century architecture, coordinated by professors Bruno Reichlin (USI), Franz Graf (EPFL) and Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani (ETHZ). He/She will work under the supervision of the responsible faculty members (B. Reichlin, R. Grignolo). The area of his/her research will be the theory and history of re-use and restoration of Twentieth-Century heritage and work will comprise the documentation of case studies. She/He will also write some of the encyclopaedia` s entries.



Requirements
- Master degree in architecture.
- Good knowledge of Twentieth-Century architecture and restoration.
- Good knowledge of Swiss national languages, German especially, and English.

Postgraduate qualifications will receive positive evaluation.
Requirements and regulations for this position are specified in the "Regolamento degli studi di dottorato" (http://www.arch.unisi.ch/aam_regolamento_dottorato.pdf)

Further information can be obtained from
Dr. Arch. Roberta Grignolo (roberta.grignolo@ usi.ch)

The PhD application must include a curriculum vitae, list of publications, presentation of Master degree work, two letters of reference from professors who have followed the candidate in her/his academic career and a letter of motivation.

A PhD research program, accompanied by a letter of the PhD tutor at the Accademia, will have to be presented by November 2009. The contract validity is subordinated to the acceptance of the PhD research program by the Consiglio dell`Accademia di architettura of USI (Università della Svizzera Italiana).

Applications should be mailed and postmarked no later than September 15th 2009 to the following address:
Dr. Arch. R. Grignolo
Accademia di architettura
Università della Svizzera italiana
Largo Bernasconi 2
CH-6850 Mendrisio

website link:
http://www.usi.ch/bando-arch-dottorando-cus-en-91094.pdf

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[US] The Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School

The Gita Wirjawan Graduate Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

This is our flagship program. One scholarship is offered annually to for an Indonesian to attend the Edward S. Mason Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

For the past seven decades, the Harvard Kennedy School has strived to place itself at the vanguard of studying public policy and preparing practitioners. Today the school has evolved into one of the world`s most eminent social science research institutions – housing 15 research centers and institutes and more than thirty executive education and degree programs – with worldwide reach and influence.

The Edward S. Mason Program is one of Harvard`s oldest international student programs. It brings together leaders from around the world who enroll in the one-year Master in Public Administration Degree. The emphasis of the program and courses is on developing the broad range of analytical and leadership skills required to initiate and to implement major political, social, or economic change.



More than 27,000 Kennedy School alumni reside in 137 countries and serve in a wide range of positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Mason Fellows come from all across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Eastern and Central Europe, as well as the former Soviet Union. Graduates of the Mason Program return to their countries to assume high-level positions. Many of them have become world leaders, including several heads of state such as Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as well as the current Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should have
(a) a confirmed acceptance at the Harvard Kennedy School
(b) an excellent academic record with a first degree equivalent to a good Second Class (Upper) Honors or higher or a GPA of at least 3.5;
(c) a very good command of the English Language;
(d) at least seven years full time relevant work experience; and
(e) assessed to have outstanding potential for leadership in government, business, or civil society after graduation.

The application deadline for 2010-11 program is November 1, 2009. More information about the program and the application process can be found in the following website:
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/degrees/masters/mc-mpa/mason.

Terms and Conditions
Each fellowship is tenable for one year only for full-time students on the Master of Public Administration program. The successful candidate is expected to complete his/her studies within the tenable period.

Each scholarship will cover the following:
- Tuition and other compulsory fees (as specified by Harvard University);
- Monthly stipend; and
- Return air-ticket (economy class)

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[Germany] Doctoral Position in Behavioral Economics at Jacobs University Bremen

The Jacobs Center on Lifelong Learning and Institutional Development at Jacobs University Bremen invites applications for the part-time position (19,25 hrs/week) of a Research Associate (Doctoral Student) in Behavioral Economics.

Necessary qualifications are:
1. Master`s degree or Diploma in Economics or Business Administration
2. Excellent knowledge in the fields of Micro-Economic Theory and Statistics/Micro-Econometrics
3. Excellent written and spoken German and English
4. Strong interest in an academic career and influential applied research Strong quantitative research skills



Beneficial for the position are prior experience in experimental economics and an interest in any of the following topics: personnel and labor economics, social norms and strategic interaction, change across the life span, and demographic changes in society.

Job description:
- Conducting research on the above topics
- Developing and pursuing own research ideas
- Assisting in the acquisition of third party funding and other administrative tasks
- Preparing a PhD thesis

We offer a contract for 24 months. Candidates should submit a complete application – including a CV, a description of the applicant`s (research) experience and future research interests, a PDF version of the Master thesis as well as one reference – as soon as possible to d.dittrich@jacobs-university.de or to the following address:

Jacobs University Bremen
Prof. Dr. D. A. V. Dittrich
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany

Electronic application is encouraged. For further information on our research center, please visit us at http://www.jacobs-university.de/schools/jacobscenter.

Jacobs University Bremen is an equal opportunity employer and has been certified "Family Friendly" by the Hertie-Stiftung.

website link: http://www.jacobs-university.de/about/jobs/17090/

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PhD Positions at University of Naples-Parthenope

Open PhD Positions at University of Naples-Parthenope, Italy
The University of Naples "Parthenope" announces the XXV session for the following PhD courses:

1. International Phd In Environment, Resources And Sustainable Development
2. International And European Law For Economic Development
3. Business Sciences And Business Management
4. Food Economics And Environmental Resources
5. Economy And Management In Private And Public Administration
6. Scientific, Technological And Literary Eurolanguages
7. Information Engineering
8. Sport Management
9. Public And Private In Business Law
10. Movement And Health Sciences
11. Business Sciences
12. Geodetics And Topographical Sciences
13. Statistics And Quality Of Economic Data



http://www.uninav.it/afgen/dott.htm
http://www.uninav.it/afgen/doc/dr521-09_e.pdf

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Up to $5000 Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
If you need to upgrade your education in order to pursue your career, you may qualify for one of their educational scholarships.

Scholarships are paid out on a as needed basis. Scholarship awards vary in amount.

Students of Public Schools can receive up to
Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500)

Students of Private Schools can receive up to
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000)

To proceed to their scholarship application please complete the questionnaire in
http://helpmyresume.org/scholarship.html

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[UK] Dorothy Hodgkin PhD Studentship at Newcastle University

Dorothy Hodgkin PhD Studentship
Use of Thermo-electric Generators in Hostile Environments
School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

Reference Code: EE008
Closing Date: 31st August 2009

Supervisors:
Dr Alton Horsfall and
Professor Nick Wright

School: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Sponsor: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme (DHPA)
Duration: 3 years



The funding for this project has been made possible through a Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award in Resilient Technology.

The project will investigate the use of thermo electric generators in hostile environments, such as those experienced by space probes to the inner solar system. Recent developments suggest that efficiencies close to the theoretical Carnot limit may be possible, but this has not been achieved, with reports in the literature around 10%. The project will investigate the use of a variety of methods including thermogenerators and thermo-tunneling devices and how these perform in regions of high and low temperatures and under simulated solar flares.

This project is due to start in September 2009.

Eligibility and Value of the Award
In line with the DHPA scheme you must be a national from one of the eligible countries listed on the OECD webpage
. For more information on eligibility, please also see the Research Council UK`s website
.

The award covers tuition fees and maintenance of approximately £13,290 per year.

Person Specification
You must have, or expect to achieve, a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering or physics.

How to Apply
You should complete the University`s online postgraduate application form , quoting the code EE008 and selecting `PhD School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering` . A CV including contact details of two referees and a personal statement stating why you are suitable for this studentship should be attached to the application form.

You should also send a copy of your CV and personal statement, quoting the code EE008, to Mrs Gill Webber, gill.webber@ncl.ac.uk, (School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE1 7RU).

Closing date for applications: 31st August

Further Information
For more details, please contact Dr Alton Horsfall, a.b.horsfall@ncl.ac.uk

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/BQ032/Dorothy_Hodgkin_PhD_Studentship/r

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2009 ASPH/CDC Environmental Health

Scholarship Program

The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), announces the availability of funds to support up to six (6) scholarships for students currently pursuing their doctorate degrees.

The scholarship recipients will conduct doctoral-level studies related to the efforts of CDC/NCEH linking the built environment with public health or to the efforts of CDC/NCEH related to public health and climate change.

Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to pursue their studies while receiving guidance and input from CDC experts in two key areas of study: the relationship between public health and community design; and, the relationship between public health and climate change.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Further Scholarship Information and Application

http://www.asph.org/AuxDocs/NCEH_Scholarship_Application.doc (Doc)
http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=19

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PhD Positions in Nonlinear Nanoplasmonics, Canada

Two Ph.D. positions in nonlinear nanoplasmonics

Based in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Dalhousie University, Canada. Research in the interdisciplinary fields of nonlinear nanophotonics, nanoplasmonics and biophotonics.

The successful applicants will be involved in experimental study of linear and nonlinear optical properties of metal nanostructures using near-field scanning optical microscope (NSOM), optimization of composition/structure for enhancing optical nonlinearities, metal surface functionalization for developing biomedical interfaces for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, ultrafast optical measurements with fs lasers, and theoretical modeling of linear and nonlinear properties of metal nanostructures.

The potential candidates are expected to have a solid background in optics, photonics, and nanotechnology; excellent experimental skills and willingness to pursue numerical modeling are required, some aptitude for theoretical analysis is a plus.

The work will require a close cross-departmental (electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, biology) as well as inter-institutional collaboration. Personal skills: we seek highly motivated, well-organized and creative individuals, capable of working under minimal supervision whenever required. A very competitive scholarship is offered.

Contacts: Dr. Serge Grabtchak, e-mail: sgrabtchak@upei.ca

Department of Electrical Engineering, Dalhousie University
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
Expires: November 17, 2009
http://www.dal.ca/

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Beasiswa ADB - Japan Scholarship Program at University of Sydney

Japan Scholarship Program was established with financing from the Government of Japan to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s Developing Member Countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries at University of Sydney Australia.
Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Selection criteria for ADB - Japan Scholarship:
- Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
- Preference to women candidates.
- Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree or a second doctorate degree.
- Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
- Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar’s maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB. Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who receive an unconditional offer of admission will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

Application closing date for courses starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.
Application closing date for courses starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.
You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.
Please download the ADB-JSP application form.

For further information please contact:
International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 8627 8302
Fax - +61 2 8627 8387
Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au

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PhD Scholarship in the Institute of Lifelong Learning

PhD Scholarship in the Institute of Lifelong Learning

PhD Scholarship in the Institute of Lifelong Learning is for full or part time study, and will cover tuition fees for the duration of study and a contribution of up to £10,000 over the course of study for research expenses.

Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship for a study in one of the following areas:
a. Risk, Crisis, Disaster Management; Emergency Planning Management
b. Popular Culture and Spirituality
c. Counselling and Psychotherapy: Clinical Supervision

Scholarship requirements:
Applicants should have already completed a Masters Degree in a relevant subject.
This Scholarship is only available to candidates who are eligible to pay the Home/EU tuition fee, i.e. permanently resident in the UK or another EU country.

Closing date for application: 1st November 2009.

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible using the PHD Postgraduate Application Form (pdf file). Completed forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office, together with a detailed research proposal.

Please ensure that you write the following information on page 3 of the Postgraduate Application Form, to ensure that your application is forwarded to Lifelong Learning for consideration:

“Application for LILL PhD Scholarship” at the top; and
“Institute of Lifelong Learning” in the box labelled “Department (for taught courses and research degrees)”

Informal Enquiries
For further information and informal discussion about potential projects and application, please contact:

Professor Sue Wheeler
Postgraduate Tutor
Email: sw103@le.ac.uk

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PhD Positions in Computational Biology at ETH Zurich

Employer: Computational Biology Group, ETH Zurich
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Expires: October 30, 2009

Description:

Two PhD positions are available in the Computational Biology Group at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering of ETH Zurich in Basel. Our group is engaged in developing mathematical models and efficient algorithms for complex biosystems. We are particularly interested in disease-associated cellular networks and evolutionary dynamics, including genetic and epigenetic variation in cancer and infectious diseases. We seek two PhD students for the following research projects:

1) Analysis of deep sequencing data:

Development and application of statistical models and efficient algorithms for analyzing high-throughput next-generation sequencing data; haplotype inference of mixed virus and tumor samples; human SNP analysis in association studies; RNA-seq and ChIP-seq.

2) Reconstruction of cellular networks from perturbation data:

Probabilistic network reconstruction from RNAi data in the framework of graphical models; experimental design of RNAi screens; network analysis and comparison.

Successful applicants have a strong background in computational biology, mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, or a related field, and exposure to modeling biological systems. Candidates are expected to engage in interdisciplinary research groups and to foster collaborations with biologists and bioengineers.

The Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering of ETH Zurich is an integral part of SystemX.ch, the Swiss initiative in Systems Biology. It is located in Basel, a European hot-spot for biomedical research, in close proximity of the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, and the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. ETH Zurich is a major research university, offering an excellent environment for innovative and collaborative research across disciplines.

To apply:

Please send the usual application material, including at least two references, as a single PDF file to niko.beerenwinkel@bsse.ethz.ch (preferred), or via surface mail to:

Prof. Dr. Niko Beerenwinkel

ETH Zurich
Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering
Computational Biology Group
Mattenstrasse 26
CH-4058 Basel
Switzerland

For further information, please visit our web page at www.cbg.ethz.ch.

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[UK]International Scholarships, Goldsmiths, University of London

International Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding information for international postgraduate students starting in 2009
Goldsmiths is committed to supporting postgraduate students and has a range of scholarship schemes available for international postgraduate students.

Goldsmiths international postgraduate scholarships

There are up to 16 competitive awards which act as a partial fee waiver of £1500 to an international student applying to study for a full-time taught postgraduate programme.

To be eligible to apply you must have an offer of a place on a full-time postgraduate taught degree, have an international fee liability and are self-financing to some extent. You will also need to demonstrate academic excellence and / or significant achievement in your chosen field of study.

Goldsmiths International country specific postgraduate scholarships

There are up to 5 awards that act as partial fee waiver of £1000 to an international student studying a full-time taught postgraduate programme. Students must be domiciled in Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan or Russia.

To be eligible to apply you must hold an offer of a place on a full-time postgraduate degree; have an international fee liability, be self-financing to some extent, and you must be domiciled in one of the countries stated above. You will also need to demonstrate academic excellence and / or significant achievement in your chose field of study.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW, UK

The International Office
For overseas students
Telephone +44 20 7919 7700
Fax +44 20 7919 7704
E-mail international-office@gold.ac.uk

Visit the website

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PhD Studentship, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

PhD Studentship, Equatorial Waves and Intra-seasonal Oscillations

Successful candidates will be affiliated to the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (SPMS) researching into Equatorial Waves and Intra-seasonal Oscillations.

Requirements

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science physics or mathematics from universities of good international standing.
2. Must possess good programming skill in Fortran and have experience with LINUX OS.

Other related research opportunities can be found at http://www1.spms.ntu.edu.sg/~sunshine/WeatherWeb/html/job.html.

How To apply:

Applications should include 1) a cover letter and a full CV/resume (including a list of publications), 2) result transcripts from Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree programmes, and 3) the names and contact information of 3 references to Teo Chee Kiat (ckteo@ntu.edu.sg)

Website: http://www1.spms.ntu.edu.sg/~sunshine/WeatherWeb/html/index.html

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[USA] Post-doctoral Fellow in Applied Statistics

Post-doctoral Fellow in Applied Statistics
Employer: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, FL, United States
Expires: October 30, 2009


Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) at Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL has an opening for a Post-doctoral Fellow. The position will require a two-year commitment and prior background in Quality Engineering, Engineering Statistics and Bayesian Models.

The Post-doctoral Fellow will be expected to participate in research projects in Quality Improvement and Variability Reduction of Nano-material Manufacturing processes. Proficiency with MATLAB (particularly the Optimization, Statistics, and System Identification Toolboxes) is highly desirable. The candidate must have research interests and experience in the areas of Design of Experiments, Response Surface Methodology, Markov chain Monte Carlo Methods and Time Series Analysis for consideration for this position.

To apply e-mail your resume, related publications and a list of three references to Dr. Arda Vanli at oavanli@eng.fsu.edu.
http://www.eng.fsu.edu/ime/

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[UK] Sheffield Hallam University Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Scholarship

To celebrate the official launch of the Sheffield Hallam University South East Asia regional office in Kuala Lumpur in March 2009, one full tuition-fee scholarship is available to an applicant from South East Asia for a 2009/10 postgraduate course.

All full-time postgraduate taught courses are taking part in this scheme.

The successful applicant will be awarded with a certificate to mark their achievement at an annual Prize-winners’ reception.

Eligibility criteria
You are eligible to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s ASEAN Scholarship if

* you are a national of a South East Asian country (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and are classed as an international student for fees purposes
* you can meet the course entry requirements as specified in your offer, including a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent
* you have accepted your offer
* you can demonstrate personal, academic or professional achievement in your personal statement, as part of your scholarship application

How to apply
Applications for the Vice-Chancellor ASEAN Scholarship should be submitted with, or following, an application for a full-time postgraduate taught course.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in September and October 2009 must be submitted by 30 June 2009.

Scholarship applications for courses starting in January and February 2010 must be submitted by 30 November 2009.


Postgraduate courses
To apply for any postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University, you should complete our standard postgraduate application form and send this direct to the University. You can download an application form online.

All completed application forms should be sent to the Direct Admissions Team at the University, either by post, e-mail or fax:

Postal address:
Direct Admissions Team
Admissions Office
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Sheffield
S1 1WB

E-mail:directadmissions@shu.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0)114 225 2167
Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/courses/apply.html

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Postdoctoral Position in Biophysical Chemistry, USA

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, United States. Postdoctoral Position in Biophysical Chemistry

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate interested in studying light-driven DNA repair in proteins. You will gain valuable expertise in state of the art optical techniques, including Stark spectroscopy, ultrafast laser spectroscopy, and single molecule microscopy.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about recombinant DNA and molecular biology techniques, as well as protein expression, purification, and characterization. We also use quantum chemical computing extensively to support our experimental work.

Your background can be in physical chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related fields, but a fearless approach to instrumentation, including computers, is an asset.

It is hoped to fill the position no later than October 2009 and an earlier start date s possible. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal one or more years based on mutual consent and continued funding. Interested individuals should send a cover letter with a CV and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Robert Stanley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
250B Beury Hall, Department of Chemistry
Temple University
Philadelphia PA 19122
(215) 204-2027
(215) 204-1532 (FAX)

Email: rstanley@temple.edu

http://astro.temple.edu/~rstanley/

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[Australia] Postgraduate Scholarship and Research Fellowship Opportunities - Endeavour Awards 2010

The applications for the 2010 Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2009.


The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government`s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. You may be able to use this information to strengthen your international networks, or simply pass it on to prospective international students seeking scholarships.

The Great Opportunity is Waiting for you
Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards provide you with a unique opportunity to take the next step in your academic or professional career.

Awards in this category include:

* Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
* Endeavour Research fellowships
* Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research fellowships
* Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians
* Endeavour Europe Awards



These Awards are also available to Australians.
Awards range from four months to three years and conditions vary between awards

Benefits of the Awards:

* Receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance and establishment allowance (Up to 173,500)
* Travel and health insurance are provided
* Tuition fees (to a maximum pre-specific limit) are provided with Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
* Develop professional and academic linkages internationally for ongoing collaboration
* Dedicated support network for the duration of your Award
* Membership of the Endeavour Awards Alumni network


How to Apply

Once you have determined your eligibility and read the Applicant Guidelines on the Endeavour Awards website, simply follow the links to the online application.

For Further Information please visit the official site
For guidelines
Email: endeavour.awards {a-t} deewr.gov.au

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Mildura Alumni Scholarship, University of Melbourne

Australia - University of Melbourne
$5000 annual allowance for the normal duration of an undergraduate degree.

Applicants must:

* be admitted to The University of Melbourne through Access Melbourne
* have attended school and resided within a 250 km radius of the Mildura G.P.O for not less than 12 months preceding the date of their initial application for a scholarship;
* require assistance with the expense of moving to Melbourne, living expenses during their course, or tuition fees.

Awards are based on consideration of the following Access Melbourne categories:

* Completed school in a rural or isolated area
* Hardship caused by socio-economic circumstances
* From an under-represented school

How to Apply:

Submit applications for SEAS and Access Scholarships online at www.vtac.edu.au from 4 August.
Number Available: up to 3
Closing Date: SEAS and scholarships applications close on 10 October.
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ugrad/

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[Netherlands] PhD in Geographical Information System at Utrecht University

PhD in Geographical Information System at Utrecht University
Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (1,0 fte)
(Utrecht), 38 hours per week Utrecht University

Job description
Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (GIS)
The candidate will be using geographical information systems to estimate historical and current exposure to ELF and RF electromagnetic fields from base-stations and powerlines for in particular a prospective cohort study consisting of 250.000 members of the general population. The methods to be developed should take into account both exposures at home, at work and elsewhere (commuting, etc.). Field studies in which actual EMF exposure will be measured in order to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of GIS-based exposure assessment methods will be integral part of the work.

The candidate will publish the findings as papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. These papers will form the basis of the PhD thesis for the PhD student.

Requirements
University Graduate
For a Post doc position:
1. PhD degree or within one year of obtaining PhD degree in the field of GIS and/or geostatistics with a focus on health related issues.
2. Established and relevant research focus and continuing research plan.
3. International experience and willingness to build a Dutch and international network.



For a PhD position:
We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with a background (MSc) in the field of Geo Informatics with specialisation in the use of geographic information systems (GIS). The candidate should have strong organisational, communication and writing skills (in English).

In both cases we are looking for a team player who is able to work independently. Experience in the field of characterization and measurement of physical agents through GIS methods and a strong statistical/ methodological interest and experience will be an advantage.

Additional information about the job:
Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (GIS) based exposure assessment for studies on health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Organization
Utrecht University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences of Utrecht University is an interfaculty research institute within the faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Bèta Sciences. Research is carried out in close collaboration with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) Quality of Life. The mission of IRAS is to provide education and research on the human health risks of exposure to potentially harmful agents in the environment, at the workplace and through the food chain.

The research is performed in three divisions
1. Environmental Epidemiology
2. Toxicology
3. Veterinary Public Health

Recently within the Division of Environmental Epidemiology a start has been made with research of health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields. The research is being funded by the ZonMw National Research Programme Electromagnetic Fields and Health and the Seventh Research Framework Programme of the European uni0n. The ZonMw research programme has funded a chair in Epidemiology of Health Effects of Electro Magnetic Fields at IRAS.

The aim of the ZonMw National Research Programme is to keep track of new and existing EMF applications, such as MRI, mobile phone and WIFI use and to enhance the Dutch knowledge infrastructure in the field of electromagnetic fields and health. Research projects will be carried out in extensive collaboration with several national and international research institutions.

In order to be able to perform the studies within this new, ambitious and unique research field IRAS seeks inspired candidates for the following position of either Post doc/PhD: Geographical Information System (GIS) based exposure assessment for studies on health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000
Salaryscale 10. Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 year with the perspective of prolongation with another 3 or 4 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
We offer a temporary full-time appointment of one year with the perspective of prolongation with another 3 or 4 years.
The salary for a full time appointment for a Postdoc will be between EUR 2,861.- and EUR 3,755.- gross per month (scale 10 Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities).
The salary for a full time appointment for a PhD starts at EUR 2,042.- and increases to EUR 2,612.- gross per month in the fourth year of the appointment.

Secondary benefits based on the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities are excellent in general and include e.g. a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions and salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year end bonus of 8,3% per year. Travel costs for international conferences and working meetings are also included.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof dr Hans Kromhout
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 9440
E-mail address: h.kromhout@uu.nl

Dr Roel Vermeulen
Telephone number: +31 (0)30 253 9448
E-mail address: r.c.h.vermeulen@uu.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

- About the organization
- IRAS

Application
You can apply for this job before 26-07-2009 by sending your application to:

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Personnel department
J.C.M. Schoonenberg
by email
s.v.p.

E-mail address: vacatures1@vet.uu.nl

Please send your written application, with motivation, curriculum vitae and addresses of two references.
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 129023.
The short URL code for this job opening is: 00351-2047.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/

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[Austria] PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

Description:
The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM) in Linz is looking for 1 PhD student in the field of the optimal control and optimisation. This position is part of the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) project "Numerical verification of optimality and optimality conditions for optimal control problems".

Requirements:
A master`s degree in (applied) mathematics or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate should have an excellent background in applied mathematics, optimization, partial differential equations, and their numerics. Programming skills are desirable.

Salary and Funding:
The research is funded by the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) according to its salary guidelines #8594; "FWF Personalkostensä tze für DoktorandIn neu". The position is limited to three years. Funding for conference visits etc. is available. The position can start from September 1, 2009.



Inquiries and applications:
Please send the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, thesis - if already finished, title and abstract otherwise, references, and letter of motivation), preferably by email, to:

Daniel Wachsmuth
Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM)
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Altenbergerstraß e 69
A-4040 Linz, Austria

website link:
http://people.ricam.oeaw.ac.at/d.wachsmuth/projects/

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[Australia] 2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing at Swinburne University of Technology

2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing at Swinburne University of Technology

Two scholarships at about A$25K each per year for 3 years are now open and applications are invited. Applicants should have a Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.

The successful candidates are required to work on software testing projects related to metamorphic testing. Interested applicants please send cv to both Professor T.Y. Chen and Dr. Huai Liu (tychen@swin.edu.au and hliu@swin.edu.au).



Applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be further contacted. There is no fixed deadline for applications. However, applications will be closed once the 2 scholarships were offered.

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/research/sat/opportunities.html

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[Image] [UEA]PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

PhD Scholarship in various program at United Arab Emirates Unversity

The United Arab Emirates University announces the establishment of a new Ph.D. program for qualified Emiratis and a number of expatriate students. The program will begin Fall 2009 and it is anticipated that up to 20 students will be admitted this first year.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Ph. D. students must be full time students.
2. All Ph.D. students will be supported by a scholarship that will include:

a. A monthly tax free stipend of 10,000 AED
b. University provided furnished housing
c. Health insurance for student, spouse and up to three children
d. Textbooks will be provided
e. Annual round trip air tickets to home country for student, spouse and up to three children (for expatriate students)

3. Tuition will be charged for the Ph.D. program on a credit hour basis and all admitted students will be eligible to receive sponsorships of tuition. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not receive external sponsorships will be eligible for University sponsorship of tuition charges.
4. The expected duration of the Ph.D. program will be 3-4 years post Bachelor`s degree or 2-3 years post Master`s degree
5. The program will consist of at least one year`s graduate level course work, passing of a qualifying examination and successful completion of a dissertation.
6. The exact nature of a Ph.D. students` program will be prepared by the host department and approved by the Board of Graduate Research Studies.
7. Fields available for study include all areas currently presented by the faculties and colleges at UAEU. Discipline field names will be used such as chemical engineering, physics, history, etc.



II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Minimum GPA Expectation:

a. If post Bachelor degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for final 60 credit hours
b. If post Master`s degree entry - 3.5 out of 4.0 for Masters Course work.

2. Minimum TOEFL score - 575 expected
3. GRE scores will be considered; GMAT scores for Business will be considered. These scores are not required but will strengthen the application.
4. Two letters of recommendation are required
5. After receipt of the completed application form and supporting information as outlined in the next section, an application proposal will be prepared by host department and will require the approval of the department chair and college dean. This proposal will include a statement of personal goals from the candidate and a description of the proposal program of work.
6. The proposal will be considered by the Board of Graduate Research Studies and a recommendation made to the Provost who will make the final decision as to acceptance into the program.
7. Each of the following will be considered in reaching a decision whether or not to approve enrollment and the proposed course of study:

a. Candidates suitability, academic achievements and potential
b. Suitability and research record of supervisor and, if applicable, co-supervisor(s)
c. Suitability and research record of thesis advisory committee membership
d. Department facilities or their equivalent
e. Proposed coursework, including learning outcome goals
f. Proposed thesis topic or general area of research (exact topic may beapproved later)
g. Eligibility and admission to the Ph.D. program are independent of the applicant`s tuition sponsorship.

III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Candidate must complete and submit the online application form that may be found at www.uaeu.ac.ae/PhD
2. Candidate must have official transcripts of all university work sent directly from the appropriate universities to Office of Admissions, UAE University, P.O. Box 17555, United Arab Emirates (use of express mail suggested).
3. Official score reports of the TOEFL, (GRE and/or GMAT) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions,
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
United Arab Emirates.

4. Two letters of recommendation should be sent to
UAE University,
P.O. Box 17555,
Office of Admissions,
United Arab Emirates.

5. Selected candidates may be invited to UAEU for an interview. Some candidates may be interviewed via a video conferencing system.
6. Applicants are urged to contact the college and/or the department in which they would like to study and discuss their application.

IV. CONTACTS
Applicants are encouraged to contact the following individuals for further information about specific areas:

. College of Business and Economics
Professor David Graf, Dean
dgraf@uaue.ac.ae

. College of Education
Dr. Abdulla Al-Za`abi Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
AbdulsalamJ@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Engineering
Dr. Ali Almarzouqi, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Hassana@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Law
Dr. Shadi Murtada
Shadi-murtada@uaeu.ac.ae

. College Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Ateeq Jakka, Assistant Dean for Research
drateeq@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Science
Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif M. Al-Khajah, Assistant Dean for Research
majeed@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Food and Agriculture
Professor Ghaleb Hadrami, Dean
Hadrami@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Information Technology
Dr. Boumediene Belkhouche, Associate Dean
b.belkhouche@uaeu.ac.ae

. College of Medicine
Prof. Mohamed Yousef Hasan, Vice Dean
my.hasan@uaeu.ac.ae

Source:
http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/study_here/docs/phd/20090610_phd_important_information.pdf

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