Scholarship in Germany (Jacobs Entrance Scholarship)

Each year, the Admissions Committee awards full and partial scholarships (i.e. for our three year undergraduate program) to a citizen of one of the following world regions:

World Regions
Africa	Asia and Oceania	Latin America and the Caribbean	North America	Europe

How does one apply for a Jacobs Entrance Scholarship?
There is no extra application process for one of our Jacobs scholarships. Anyone who completes an application for admission evaluation, submitting SAT or ACT standardized test results, will be considered for a scholarship. All candidates then compete with other applicants within the admission round.
There is no score cut-off or GPA requirement needed to attain a scholarship. The Admissions Committee that determines Jacobs scholarships examines all application components, from recommendation letters, essays, application presentation to grades and scores – also taking into consideration cultural background – a key feature that makes Jacobs such a special institution. Naturally, better scores, grades and overall presentation will improve ones chances of acquiring a scholarship.
If you are interested in being considered for a general Jacobs Scholarship to attend Jacobs University, we recommend that you apply as early as possible during our admission season. December 1 and February 15 are our priority deadlines. We have one final deadline on June 15 for Round III. Applying in this round, however, is not recommended for non-EU citizens, especially because of the limited time required to obtain a visa.
Jacobs University employs a US-styled admission process, and SAT or ACT exam results are required for scholarship qualification.
How much are the Jacobs Entrance Scholarships?
Depending on the quality of our applicant pool, we may offer scholarships covering the costs of one-third, one-half, or two-thirds of the tuition fees for the aforementioned world regions (e.g. currently €6,000, €9,000, €12,000 per year). Some outstanding candidates may even be offered a full tuition scholarship of €18,000 per year. Jacobs Entrance Scholarships may be renewed for three years, meaning these awards can cover up to €18,000, €27,000, €36,000 or €54,000 of the overall tuition fees (2010/2011). Based on admission rates in the past few years, candidates have had a 40-50% chance of obtaining a Jacobs Entrance Scholarship. Further aid is possible through our financial aid packages.
Source: http://www.jacobs-university.de/admission/scholarships

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Scholarsip in Germany (The Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences)

The Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences (BGSS) is calling for applications to its international Doctoral Program starting in October 2011
Study Subject: Social Sciences
Employer:Berlin Graduate School
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description: Research proposals should relate to the comparative analysis of the following research areas and topics. A combination of the following areas and topics is welcome:
Inclusion
-social inequality and well-being
-social protest and social conflict
-migration and cultural diversity
-the clash and the management of collective identities
Democracy
-performance of mature and young democracies
-processes of democratization, and the resilience of autocracy
-multilevel and multinational policy
-political institutions, political conflict, and the welfare state
Knowledge
-scientific knowledge in processes of policy-making
-the impact of science and religion on processes of inclusion and democratization
-communicating knowledge in public spheres
-the governance of science
Admission is based on academic excellence and is open to students with a Master’s degree or equivalent in the social sciences (sociology, political science and neighbouring disciplines). We expect a high-level knowledge of current theoretical debates in the social sciences and in-depth knowledge of either quantitative or qualitative techniques of social research as well as a commitment to empirical research. English proficiency at an academic level is assumed.
Doctoral researchers are awarded scholarships of up to 1200€/month for a maximum of 36 months, contingent on the successful completion of each year. Applicants with alternative funding are welcome; we provide incentives for applications for external funding.
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 3 to February 16, 2011.
Further Scholarship Information and Information

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PhD Scholarship in Germany (TISS-Max Planck PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships)

PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships offered by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Göttingen, Germany

Study Subject:Broad areas for postdoctoral and doctoral research:
.Migration, globalization and religious mobilization
· Role of media technology and media practices for religious dynamics in Mumbai
· Ethnographic analysis of religious media practices and urban life in Mumbai

Employer:TISS-Max Planck
Level:PhD, Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences and the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Göttingen, Germany are offering a limited number of Full- time Research Fellowships at both the doctoral (two nos.) and postdoctoral (one
no.) levels for the 2010-11 academic year. These fellowships are to support advanced research in the field of “Urban Religion in Mumbai”.
The research study should focus on ethnographic research on various religions and their practices in the Mumbai city. An important focus of the project will be the links between media-centered religious aspirations, including its transnational ramifications, and local political and economic ambitions. Ethnographic field research will pay close attention to the transnational circulation of religious media, plus uses of the internet, which now combines all forms of audio and audiovisual media. The goal is to arrive at a better understanding of how such media practices become part of the lives and aspirations in this challenging urban setting.
Thematic Areas of Focus
The doctoral fellowships are for a three-year period and the postdoctoral fellowship is for a duration of one year.

Contact address : TISS, Sion Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer-Prof. Lakshmi Lingam, lakshmil-at-tiss.edu

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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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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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[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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Germany - University of Bonn PhD Fellowships in Mathematics

PhD. Fellowships - Mathematics
Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government’s Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max-Planck- Institute for Mathematics.

There are currently more than 130 PhD students in the program which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. Several doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning October 2009 and April 2010. The grants are supplemented by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are several qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

Application deadline 31 May 2009 and 15 January 2010 for admission October 2009 and April or October 2010 respectively.

For 5 students there are particular two-year qualifying scholarships of 800 Euros per month. These scholarships are intended to attract students with an excellent Bachelor degree in mathematics from outside Germany who wish to enter a preparatory phase for our PhD program. There is the option of completing a regular Master degree in this context, if desired. The courses taken in the preparatory phase - all taught in English - can be applied toward a Master degree.

Application deadline for the two-year qualifying scholarships is June 12, 2009.

Details and application requirements under: http://www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de/application

In case you have questions, please contact the co-ordinator for the Bonn International Graduate School, Karen Bingel (bigs[ at ]math.uni-bonn.de)

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Germany - 2009 University of Lübeck PhD Scholarships in Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences

The Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences (www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de) at the University of Lübeck invites applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship.

Application Deadline June 30, 2009

Students with a master’s degree (or its equivalent) in computer science, mathematics or engineering are invited to apply for admission for winter semester 2009/10 (starting in October).

Research Projects
I. The research focus of the school is described by a branch structure. Currently, two such branches have been specified. Branch one addresses research in Neuroengineering, Navigation and Robotics. This branch is carried by five institutes from computer science, and six institutes of the medical faculty. The research area in this branch is subdivided into the following six fields:

• New Methods for Brain Mapping and Imaging
• Robotics and Neuro-Rehabilitation
• Brain Plasticity
• Navigation Methods in the Deep Brain
• Functional Neuroanatomy
• Human-Computer Interfacing
• Computer assisted minimally invasive interventions

II. The second branch, Computing in Structural and Cell Biology, is carried by six institutes from computer science, two institutes of the medical faculty, and four institutes of the university’s life sciences division. Its fields of research are subdivided into the folllowing seven areas:

• Macromolecular Crystallography and Informatics
• Inhibitor design
• Algorithms in Molecular Biology
• Determination of patterns predictive for protein topogenesis
• Computational analysis of RNA structure
• Workflows for the analysis of whole genome SNP chips
• Adult stem cells

Successful applicants will be entitled to a monthly scholarship of 1250 EUR for 3 years, with an additional child allowance of 400 EUR for one child, 100 EUR for each more child.

For some students, it is required to provide proof of proficiency of either the English language or the German language with a standard language test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, DSH, TestDaf.

Based on the application, a small number of candidates will be invited for an interview. The interview begins with a short presentation of the applicant’s master thesis (possibly replaced by a presentation of research work done during prior education or industry employment), followed by a discussion in which the student describes her/his motivation for entering the PhD programme and possible areas of interest.

Please prepare all the necessary documents and submit your application online: www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de/?q=node/20.

For further information, send email to: management@gradschool.uni-luebeck.de or visit our website at www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de.

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[Germany] 4 Doctoral Fellowships in Economics at University of Bielefeld

Starting in October 2009, EBIM has openings for: 4 Doctoral Fellowships

A Doctoral Fellowship is for 2 years (an extension by up to one additional year is possible) of 1.468 € per month (plus child allowances).

Applications
Applicants should hold a degree in Mathematics, Economics or related fields with excellent grades, have a strong quantitative methodological background and genuine interest in carrying out active research.

Application deadline is June 15, 2009.


Applicants should send:
1. Application Forms (download as .doc or .rtf file),
2. CV
3. Transcripts
4. Research papers (if available)
5. Names, affiliation and email address of 2 references

Applications should be sent to (if possible in electronic form):
Dr. Ulrike Haake
Institut für Mathematische Wirtschaftsforschung (IMW)
Universität Bielefeld
Postfach 100 131
33501 Bielefeld
Germany

E-Mail: ebim@wiwi.uni-bielefeld.de
website link:
http://www.ebim.de/applications.html

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Germany - SRC SimTech University of Stuttgart PhD Positions in Various Fields

Universität Stuttgart with its 20,000 students and 7,000 employees is one of the leading European Research Universities with a main focus on engineering and natural sciences. Universität Stuttgart is committed to excellent basic and applied research and interdisciplinary academic education.

The excellence initiative of the German state and federal governments has approved the funding of the Cluster of Excellence EXC 310 Simulation Technology (SimTech) at Universität Stuttgart. In this context, the Stuttgart Research Centre for Simulation Technology (SRC SimTech) is asking for applications for scientists at the Postdoc and PhD level to pursue research in future-orientated research fields.

A. PhD Student in the Field of Skeletal Muscle Modelling with Applications to Lumbar Spine Mechanics
The PhD student is supposed to work on a project focusing on developing novel computational techniques to model skeletal muscles mechanics. The goal is to overcome the computational challenge of realistically modelling lumbar spine muscle mechanics while taking into account the influence of a large number of muscles involved in complex upper body movements.
The skeletal muscles are modelled using the Finite Element method in three dimensions and principles of nonlinear continuum mechanics. For this purpose, a good background in computational continuum mechanics, the Finite Element Method, and some programming skills are desirable.

The position has the designated salary bracket TV-L 13 and a limited tenure of three years with a possible extension. Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, references, publication list, letter of motivation) should be sent to JP Oliver Röhrle, PhD (roehrle@mechbau.uni-stuttgart.de), Institute of Applied Mechanics, Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.

B. PhD Student Position in the Field of Multi-scale Simulation of Solids
The PhD student is supposed to work on a project concerned with the computational modelling of phenomena in dynamic fracture through the incorporation of effects from different length scales into the finite element framework. Theoretical foundations of solids at failure show notable discrepancies when compared to experimental results due to the crucial role of dynamic instabilities. On the macroscopic scale, dynamic fracture is experienced by the presence of cracks or shearbands. The influence of the different spatial scales becomes apparent when considering dynamic crack microbranching processes. Applicants with a diploma or masters degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics are invited. The successful candidate should have a strong background in continuum mechanics as well as knowledge in programming and the finite element method.

The position has the designated salary bracket TV-L 13 and a limited tenure of three years with a possible extension.
Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, references, publication list, letter of motivation) should be sent as soon as possible to JP Christian Linder, PhD (linder@mechbau.uni-stuttgart.de) Institute of Applied Mechanics (Chair I), Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.

C. PhD Student Position in the Field of Systems Biology approaches for secretory pathway regulation
Many proteins are secreted into the extracellular environment where they function as hormones, neurotransmitters or antibodies. These proteins play a crucial role in transmitting signals across different cells and tissues, and secretory transport is highly regulated to ensure a proper activity.
The project focuses on the investigation of the regulatory network that controls protein secretion in mammalian cells. The aim is to develop a data- and knowledgedriven modeling approach for regulation mechanisms of secretory transport, in particular, at the trans-Golgi network.

We are searching for a young researcher with a background in natural sciences (mathematics, physics) or mathematics or biology, and a strong interest in dynamic modeling approaches and analysis methods for intracellular networks. The highly motivated candidate should closely collaborate with the Institute of Cell Biology and Immunology at the University of Stuttgart.
The position is located at the Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control with the designated salary bracket TV-L 13.
Applications with the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, references, publications, letter of motivation) should be sent to JP Dr. Nicole Radde (radde@ist.uni-stuttgart.de), Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control, Pfaffenwaldring 9, 70550 Stuttgart, Germany.

D. PhD Student Position in the area of molecular dynamics simulations of biochemical systems
We are searching for a highly motivated person to investigate biological receptors (TNF) on the cell membrane by means of molecular dynamics simulations in the course of a PhD project. The understanding of the receptor function will aid the development of anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory drugs. The project includes method and code development in the area of free-energy simulations.
Candidates should have a background in chemistry, physics, biology, or related disciplines and should have a strong interest in computer simulations and program development. Excellent English skills are a pre-requisite.
We offer participation at international conferences, advanced training in different fields of simulation technology, as well as a possible stay abroad for three months in a collaborating institute. Salary according to TV-L 13/2.

Applications should be sent (preferably via email) to JP Dr. Johannes Kaestner (kaestner@theochem.uni-stuttgart.de), Institute for Theoretical Chemistry, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
For more information on the group, see http://www.theochem.uni-stuttgart.de/kaestner/

General Remarks:
The PhDs are expected to participate actively in the SimTech Teaching Programmes and Industry Transfer Concepts.

Universität Stuttgart wishes to increase the proportion of female academic staff and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications from women. Severely challenged persons will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

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[Germany] PhD position in Regional Climate Modeling at Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

PhD position in Regional Climate Modeling at Max Planck Institute for Meteorology

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), a multidisciplinary Center for Climate and Earth System research located in Hamburg, Germany, invites applications for PhD (m/f) in the field of regional climate modelling.

The PhD will be part of the FP7 EU project SafeLand in the department "The Atmosphere in the Earth System" and will focus on the investigation of extreme precipitation events. High-resolution simulations, both hydrostatic and non-hydrostatic, will be performed with the regional climate model REMO over different regions in Europe in order to investigate characteristics of extreme rainfall events. Statistical methods of extreme value theory are supposed to be applied to establish links between local dynamical processes and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.

Application deadline is May 4th, 2009.



The applicant is expected to have an MSc or diploma in mathematics, physics, meteorology, oceanography, geosciences or a related field. A basic knowledge in programming and statistical data analysis is desired. The ability to work efficiently in a team is regarded as essential. There is the possibility to apply for the International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling.

The position is offered for three years. Payment will be in accordance with German public service positions (TVoeD E13/2), including extensive social security plans. The conditions of employment follow the rules of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Sciences and those of the German civil service.

The Max Planck Institute for Meteorology seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

All applications (including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of scientific degrees, and the names and contact information of three references), received before 4 May 2009 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Administration (SAS2009-05)
Bundesstrasse 53
D-20146 Hamburg
Germany

or via E-Mail application-mpim@zmaw.de (pdf-attachments only)

website link:
http://www.math-jobs.com/j.php?i=879

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