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
15 November 2009
[USA] M.S/Ph.D in Robotics-Biomechanics at Polytechnic Institute of New York University
06 November 2009
[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
04 November 2009
[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
25 October 2009
[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
23 October 2009
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
22 October 2009
[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.
16 October 2009
[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/.
