PhD Studentship in Healthcare Facility Management (with UCLH) at University College London
Overview
University College London – UCL Department / Division, Bartlett School of Graduate Studies
Duration of Studentship 3 years
Stipend £15,590 per annum
Vacancy Information
A 3 year PhD studentship in Healthcare Facility Management is available within the Bartlett School of Graduate Studies funded by UCLH. The studentship will be based at UCLH in the heart of the UCL Bloomsbury campus.
UCLH Studentship Description
The project will explore and analyse the processes that support the delivery of healthcare from an estates and facilities management perspective. This will include the physical buildings (including the new Cancer Centre), equipment and the human support. The project will seek to develop an optimised delivery model across UCLH Partners with support processes for performance efficiency measurement also being developed.
One of the principal aims will be to look at the possibility of linking facilities inputs to healthcare outcomes in a new and useful manner.
The project will start on 1st October 2011 and is based at UCLH Estates and Facilities and the Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, UCL, Bloomsbury, London.
Eligibility
The successful graduate is expected to have at least an upper second class honours degree in any area of built environment, business studies or a related field although a Masters degree would be preferable.
For an informal discussion please contact Prof Michael Pitt, Professor of Facility Management Innovation, Bartlett School of Graduate Studies. (e-mail: michael.pitt@ucl.ac.uk).
Studentship
The studentship is tenable for 3 years from October 2011. The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and a stipend of £15,590 per annum. International students may apply but they will need to be able to source additional funding to meet the difference in cost between UK/EU tuition fees and international fees.
Application Process
Closing Date: 29th June 2011
To apply, please send, by email, a curriculum vitae, an overview of your research interests and the names of at least two referees by 5pm Friday, 29th June 2011 to: Annabel Brown (Graduate Faculty Clerk) annabel.brown@ucl.ac.uk
Latest time for the submission of applications 5.00 p.m.
Studentship Start Date 27th September 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
[Italy-Bachelor] Bachelor Scholarships at Istituto d`Arte Applicata e Design
Bachelor Scholarships at Istituto d`Arte Applicata e Design
Overview
Istituto d`Arte Applicata e Design – Torino (IAAD) as any other year, presents a design contest to offer the possibility to win twelve scholarships to attend the first level after-diploma specializations (Bachelor).
The four specializations – Transportation design, Industrial design, Interior & furniture design and Advertising and graphic design, are officially recognized by EABHES – European Accreditation Board of Higher Schools for the obtaining of the European Bachelor of Science in Design.
Esperienza Italia 150th the role of design between history and modernity, past and future.
This year the theme of the competition is dedicated to investigate and explore the various dimensions of design as an expression of strong socio-cultural and lifestyles as a strategic factor for innovation and as a significant part of the socio-economic development. The creative skills of design as a tool to contextualize values like sharing and unity in an interesting dialogue between past and future, between the modern and contemporary, creating a bond with the Made in Italy.
The aim of the contest is to propose creative projects designed to find new keys to new scenarios inspired by historical standards as a unit and sharing and the “Made in Italy” as a value and resource. Students will have the opportunity to test their creativity and sensitivity through the structuring of projects related to IAAD 4 departments: Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Interior and furniture design, Advertising and graphic design, posting projects that combine tradition and innovation.
Eligibility
The contest is available to all those ones: with less than 27 years old at the subscription enrolled at the 5th year of an high school or at 4th year of an artistic high school (Liceo Artistico) or achieved a high school diploma or finished the 4th year of a Liceo Artistico.
Scholarship
The Scholarships, amounting to the 100%, 50% and 20% of the attendance fee of the Bachelors, will be assigned to the three first classified in each of the four different specializations; the student will have to pay the admission fee and the EABHES tax, both for each academic year.
Application Process
The contest expires on June, 10th 2011
The participation form must be filled in all its parts.
Candidates have to present their projects according to the respective departments:
Transportation Design
Industrial Design
Interior and furniture design
Advertising and graphic design
Instructions and application form
The official webpage.
Overview
Istituto d`Arte Applicata e Design – Torino (IAAD) as any other year, presents a design contest to offer the possibility to win twelve scholarships to attend the first level after-diploma specializations (Bachelor).
The four specializations – Transportation design, Industrial design, Interior & furniture design and Advertising and graphic design, are officially recognized by EABHES – European Accreditation Board of Higher Schools for the obtaining of the European Bachelor of Science in Design.
Esperienza Italia 150th the role of design between history and modernity, past and future.
This year the theme of the competition is dedicated to investigate and explore the various dimensions of design as an expression of strong socio-cultural and lifestyles as a strategic factor for innovation and as a significant part of the socio-economic development. The creative skills of design as a tool to contextualize values like sharing and unity in an interesting dialogue between past and future, between the modern and contemporary, creating a bond with the Made in Italy.
The aim of the contest is to propose creative projects designed to find new keys to new scenarios inspired by historical standards as a unit and sharing and the “Made in Italy” as a value and resource. Students will have the opportunity to test their creativity and sensitivity through the structuring of projects related to IAAD 4 departments: Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Interior and furniture design, Advertising and graphic design, posting projects that combine tradition and innovation.
Eligibility
The contest is available to all those ones: with less than 27 years old at the subscription enrolled at the 5th year of an high school or at 4th year of an artistic high school (Liceo Artistico) or achieved a high school diploma or finished the 4th year of a Liceo Artistico.
Scholarship
The Scholarships, amounting to the 100%, 50% and 20% of the attendance fee of the Bachelors, will be assigned to the three first classified in each of the four different specializations; the student will have to pay the admission fee and the EABHES tax, both for each academic year.
Application Process
The contest expires on June, 10th 2011
The participation form must be filled in all its parts.
Candidates have to present their projects according to the respective departments:
Transportation Design
Industrial Design
Interior and furniture design
Advertising and graphic design
Instructions and application form
The official webpage.
[UK-PhD] PhD studentship in Process and outcomes of patient and public involvement (PPI) in research at Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
PhD studentship in Process and outcomes of patient and public involvement (PPI) in research at Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
Overview
“Process and outcomes of patient and public involvement (PPI) in research: a natural experiment conducted through PenCLAHRC”: PCMD-GS-0042
This Studentship is based at Exeter.
The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry with its parent Institutions, the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally rated research.
As part of our new developments and our commitment to research excellence, applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates, 2:1 or above, for a PhD studentship. International students must also have IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).
PPI in health research is required by many research funding bodies but evidence of the impact of PPI is difficult to find. This PhD will involve tracking the progress of a range of research projects with differing forms of PPI. A number of research projects (maximum 10) will also be selected for in-depth case study analysis. Data sources will include interviews, observations and documentary material. The data will be used to develop a model of the impact of PPI in research and to draw up recommendations about the most effective ways of carrying out PPI.
The studentship will be very suitable for someone with a social sciences background (first or master`s degree) who is interested in a career as a qualitative researcher.
Start date: 1 October 2011
Funding Notes
The stipend will be £13,590 (based on full time 10/11 rate). Tuition fees will be paid at the home rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Uni0n will be liable for the difference between `home student fees` and `international student fees`. If you wish to be considered for this studentship you must confirm that you able to pay the international portion of the fee. For the 10/11 academic year this is £9200 but is likely to increase slightly each year. If you are selected you will be required to provide financial assurances.
How to apply for this position:
For an application pack, please contact:
Bernice Wilmshurst, Senior Administrator (Research Degrees)
Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry,
John Bull Building, Tamar Science Park , Plymouth PL6 8BU
Telephone 01752 437471 or email pcmd-researchdegrees@pcmd.ac.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Andy Gibson, e-mail: andy.gibson@pms.ac.uk
Closing date: 4pm, Thursday 7July 2011
Overview
“Process and outcomes of patient and public involvement (PPI) in research: a natural experiment conducted through PenCLAHRC”: PCMD-GS-0042
This Studentship is based at Exeter.
The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry with its parent Institutions, the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally rated research.
As part of our new developments and our commitment to research excellence, applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates, 2:1 or above, for a PhD studentship. International students must also have IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).
PPI in health research is required by many research funding bodies but evidence of the impact of PPI is difficult to find. This PhD will involve tracking the progress of a range of research projects with differing forms of PPI. A number of research projects (maximum 10) will also be selected for in-depth case study analysis. Data sources will include interviews, observations and documentary material. The data will be used to develop a model of the impact of PPI in research and to draw up recommendations about the most effective ways of carrying out PPI.
The studentship will be very suitable for someone with a social sciences background (first or master`s degree) who is interested in a career as a qualitative researcher.
Start date: 1 October 2011
Funding Notes
The stipend will be £13,590 (based on full time 10/11 rate). Tuition fees will be paid at the home rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Uni0n will be liable for the difference between `home student fees` and `international student fees`. If you wish to be considered for this studentship you must confirm that you able to pay the international portion of the fee. For the 10/11 academic year this is £9200 but is likely to increase slightly each year. If you are selected you will be required to provide financial assurances.
How to apply for this position:
For an application pack, please contact:
Bernice Wilmshurst, Senior Administrator (Research Degrees)
Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry,
John Bull Building, Tamar Science Park , Plymouth PL6 8BU
Telephone 01752 437471 or email pcmd-researchdegrees@pcmd.ac.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Andy Gibson, e-mail: andy.gibson@pms.ac.uk
Closing date: 4pm, Thursday 7July 2011
[Sweden-PhD] PhD student in Computer Science; Privacy and Security at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
PhD student in Computer Science; Privacy and Security at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Overview
KTH The School of Computer Science and Communication (CSC) seeks a PhD student in Computer Science; Privacy and Security
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13.344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6.955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5.545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1.314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3.900 employees.
CSC is one of Sweden`s most advanced and successful research and education institutions in Information Technology with activities at both KTH and Stockholm University. The activities of the school focus on higher education and research within the traditional core areas of numerical analysis and computer science; from theory building and analysis of mathematical models to algorithm construction, implementation and simulation. Other core areas of growing importance are technology and methods for the support of human communication and computer mediated cooperation over distances in time and space. The applied research includes scientific computing, computer science, computer vision, robotics, neuroinformatics and neural networks, human-computer interaction, media technology and graphic arts, and communication through speech, language and music. For more information see: www.kth.se/csc go to"CSC International Website".
Assignment
The Department of Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) offers a stimulating research environment in a range of topics such as complexity theory and approximation algorithms, computer and network security, cryptography, programming languages, and formal methods. Security and safety of computer and network-based systems has been identified as an area of strategic importance.
Online Social Networks like Facebook, MySpace, Xing, etc. have become extremely popular. Yet they have some limitations that we want to overcome for a next generation of social networks: privacy concerns and requirements of Internet connectivity, both of which are due to web-based applications on a central site whose owner has access to all data. To overcome these limitations, we envision a paradigm shift from a client-server to a peer-to-peer infrastructure coupled with encryption so that users keep control of their data and can use the social network also locally, without Internet access. This shift gives rise to many research questions intersecting areas such as networking, security, distributed systems, and social network analysis - leading to a better understanding of how technology can support social interactions. For more details see the PeerSoN project page at http://www.peerson.net
The goal of this PhD project is to develop mechanisms and evaluate privacy and security issues for decentralized social networks in particular and for provider-independent personal communications in general.
This is a four-year, time-limited position and normally includes 20% departmental duties, usually teaching. Research/doctoral students must be registered at KTH. The starting date is open for discussion, though ideally we would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Employment
Form of employment: Time-limited.
Work time: Full time.
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH.
Start date: According to agreement.
Number of positions: 1.
Qualifications
The applicant is expected to have a strong background and interest in computer science, including subjects such as networking, distributed systems, security, and game theory. Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.
Application
Application deadline: June 15, 2011
Employer`s reference number: D-2011-0155
Applications via email to Susanne Bergman: susanneb@csc.kth.se
Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc should be sent as an attachment preferably pdf-files.)
We also accept hard copy applications sent to:
KTH, CSC
Att. Susanne Bergman,
Lindstedtsvägen 3, 4th floor,
SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Applications should contain a letter where the applicants describe themselves, their qualifications, and interests. They should also contain a Curriculum Vitae, grade transcripts, copies of the applicant`s Master`s thesis and/or publications, and names and addresses of two references. Applicants about to finish their M.Sc. degrees may be considered for the position.
Contact(s)
For enquiries about PhD studies and employment conditions please contact:
Eva-Lena Åkerman, HR Manager
Phone: +46 8 790 91 06 ela@csc.kth.se
For enquiries about the project please contact:
Sonja Buchegger, associate professor
Phone: +46 8 790 68 84 buc@csc.kth.se
Overview
KTH The School of Computer Science and Communication (CSC) seeks a PhD student in Computer Science; Privacy and Security
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13.344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6.955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5.545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1.314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3.900 employees.
CSC is one of Sweden`s most advanced and successful research and education institutions in Information Technology with activities at both KTH and Stockholm University. The activities of the school focus on higher education and research within the traditional core areas of numerical analysis and computer science; from theory building and analysis of mathematical models to algorithm construction, implementation and simulation. Other core areas of growing importance are technology and methods for the support of human communication and computer mediated cooperation over distances in time and space. The applied research includes scientific computing, computer science, computer vision, robotics, neuroinformatics and neural networks, human-computer interaction, media technology and graphic arts, and communication through speech, language and music. For more information see: www.kth.se/csc go to"CSC International Website".
Assignment
The Department of Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) offers a stimulating research environment in a range of topics such as complexity theory and approximation algorithms, computer and network security, cryptography, programming languages, and formal methods. Security and safety of computer and network-based systems has been identified as an area of strategic importance.
Online Social Networks like Facebook, MySpace, Xing, etc. have become extremely popular. Yet they have some limitations that we want to overcome for a next generation of social networks: privacy concerns and requirements of Internet connectivity, both of which are due to web-based applications on a central site whose owner has access to all data. To overcome these limitations, we envision a paradigm shift from a client-server to a peer-to-peer infrastructure coupled with encryption so that users keep control of their data and can use the social network also locally, without Internet access. This shift gives rise to many research questions intersecting areas such as networking, security, distributed systems, and social network analysis - leading to a better understanding of how technology can support social interactions. For more details see the PeerSoN project page at http://www.peerson.net
The goal of this PhD project is to develop mechanisms and evaluate privacy and security issues for decentralized social networks in particular and for provider-independent personal communications in general.
This is a four-year, time-limited position and normally includes 20% departmental duties, usually teaching. Research/doctoral students must be registered at KTH. The starting date is open for discussion, though ideally we would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Employment
Form of employment: Time-limited.
Work time: Full time.
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH.
Start date: According to agreement.
Number of positions: 1.
Qualifications
The applicant is expected to have a strong background and interest in computer science, including subjects such as networking, distributed systems, security, and game theory. Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.
Application
Application deadline: June 15, 2011
Employer`s reference number: D-2011-0155
Applications via email to Susanne Bergman: susanneb@csc.kth.se
Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc should be sent as an attachment preferably pdf-files.)
We also accept hard copy applications sent to:
KTH, CSC
Att. Susanne Bergman,
Lindstedtsvägen 3, 4th floor,
SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Applications should contain a letter where the applicants describe themselves, their qualifications, and interests. They should also contain a Curriculum Vitae, grade transcripts, copies of the applicant`s Master`s thesis and/or publications, and names and addresses of two references. Applicants about to finish their M.Sc. degrees may be considered for the position.
Contact(s)
For enquiries about PhD studies and employment conditions please contact:
Eva-Lena Åkerman, HR Manager
Phone: +46 8 790 91 06 ela@csc.kth.se
For enquiries about the project please contact:
Sonja Buchegger, associate professor
Phone: +46 8 790 68 84 buc@csc.kth.se
[UK-PhD] Two PhD studentships in Genetics and Genomics of Common Human Diseases and Traits at Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
Two PhD studentships in Genetics and Genomics of Common Human Diseases and Traits at Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
Overview
These Studentships will be based at Exeter
The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally rated research.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates, 2:1 or above, for two PhD studentships. International students must also have IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).
The successful applicants will join one of the highly productive research teams consisting of lab and computer based scientists, led by Prof Tim Frayling, Dr Mike Weedon and Dr Anna Murray. This team has been at the forefront of genetic and genomic advances in common human diseases and traits and has jointly led discoveries of gene variants influencing obesity (Science 2007), type 2 diabetes (Science 2007, Nature Genetics, 2008), adult height (Nature 2010) and reproductive age (Nature Genetics 2009, 2010). We now seek two prospective PhD students with computing, statistical or laboratory based training - BSc or MSc in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biological disciplines, Physics or Statistics/Mathematics to undertake a range of “next generation” genetics projects including functional studies and genome wide sequencing (exome and whole genome) of large numbers of individuals with diabetes, metabolic traits and reproductive phenotypes.
Start date: 1st October 2011.
Funding Notes
The stipend will be at least £13,590 (based on full time). Tuition fees will be paid at the home rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Uni0n will be liable for the difference between `home student fees` and `international student fees`.
How to apply for this position:
For an application pack, please contact:
Bernice Wilmshurst, Senior Administrator (Research Degrees)
Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry,
John Bull Building, Tamar Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BU
Telephone 01752 437471 or email pcmd-researchdegrees@pcmd.ac.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact: Prof Tim Frayling tim.frayling@pms.ac.uk or Dr Anna Murray Anna.murray@pms.ac.uk
Closing date: 10 am, Thursday 30 June 2011
Overview
These Studentships will be based at Exeter
The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Exeter, are seeking to attract PhD candidates of outstanding ability to join their exciting and rapidly expanding programme of internationally rated research.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates, 2:1 or above, for two PhD studentships. International students must also have IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score of 7 and above (or equivalent qualification).
The successful applicants will join one of the highly productive research teams consisting of lab and computer based scientists, led by Prof Tim Frayling, Dr Mike Weedon and Dr Anna Murray. This team has been at the forefront of genetic and genomic advances in common human diseases and traits and has jointly led discoveries of gene variants influencing obesity (Science 2007), type 2 diabetes (Science 2007, Nature Genetics, 2008), adult height (Nature 2010) and reproductive age (Nature Genetics 2009, 2010). We now seek two prospective PhD students with computing, statistical or laboratory based training - BSc or MSc in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biological disciplines, Physics or Statistics/Mathematics to undertake a range of “next generation” genetics projects including functional studies and genome wide sequencing (exome and whole genome) of large numbers of individuals with diabetes, metabolic traits and reproductive phenotypes.
Start date: 1st October 2011.
Funding Notes
The stipend will be at least £13,590 (based on full time). Tuition fees will be paid at the home rate. Candidates from countries outside the European Uni0n will be liable for the difference between `home student fees` and `international student fees`.
How to apply for this position:
For an application pack, please contact:
Bernice Wilmshurst, Senior Administrator (Research Degrees)
Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry,
John Bull Building, Tamar Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BU
Telephone 01752 437471 or email pcmd-researchdegrees@pcmd.ac.uk
For an informal discussion, please contact: Prof Tim Frayling tim.frayling@pms.ac.uk or Dr Anna Murray Anna.murray@pms.ac.uk
Closing date: 10 am, Thursday 30 June 2011
[Malaysia-Postgraduate and Postdoc] Malaysian Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Scholarships at The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Malaysian Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Scholarships at The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Overview
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government`s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies
Field of studies are in the following priority areas:
Science and Engineering
Agriculture and Fisheries
Economics and Islamic Finance
Information and Communication Technology
Biotechnology
Biosecurity and Food Safety
Infrastructure and Utility
Environmental Studies
Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy
*Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
Eligibility
To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:
Not be more than 45 years of age during application.
Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required: – IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or – TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants
Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)
Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
Scholarship
Each scholarship consists of:
Air tickets from recipient`s capital city to Malaysia
An approved tuition fees
Monthly maintenance allowance
Annual grant for books and internal travel
Medical / Health Insurance
Installation and Termination grant
Thesis allowance (will be paid at the beginning of research (after proposal defense) and the balance will be paid only upon submission of the thesis) – For PhD and Post-Doctoral only
A conference travel grant and journal publication grant (PhD and Post-Doctoral only)
* The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at anytime (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).
Application Process
All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education`s website starting from April 2011.
STEP 1
REGISTER your Passport Number or National Identication Number, password and email address.
LOGIN to online application form and fill in all section completely.
Please ensure all information is correct before you print the application and logout.
STEP 2
Please attach printed application form together with the following documents:
Recent passport size photograph.
Completed Medical Report. [download]
A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship.
A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements.
A clear and precise study or research plan
A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS)
Curriculum Vitae.
Admission letter from Malaysian University.
Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support your application. [download]
Endorsement Form. [download]
You are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in your country to get the endorsement.
STEP 3
Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. [How to convert documents to PDF format]
You are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. You will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session.
Contact
For further enquiries, please contact:
Scholarship Division
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Level 4, Block 1, PJH Tower
Precinct 2
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62100 Putrajaya
email : international_scholar@mohe.gov.my
Tel No. : +603-8884 4600
Fax No. : +603-8884 4701
The official webpage.
Overview
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government`s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies
Field of studies are in the following priority areas:
Science and Engineering
Agriculture and Fisheries
Economics and Islamic Finance
Information and Communication Technology
Biotechnology
Biosecurity and Food Safety
Infrastructure and Utility
Environmental Studies
Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy
*Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
Eligibility
To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:
Not be more than 45 years of age during application.
Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required: – IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or – TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants
Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)
Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).
Scholarship
Each scholarship consists of:
Air tickets from recipient`s capital city to Malaysia
An approved tuition fees
Monthly maintenance allowance
Annual grant for books and internal travel
Medical / Health Insurance
Installation and Termination grant
Thesis allowance (will be paid at the beginning of research (after proposal defense) and the balance will be paid only upon submission of the thesis) – For PhD and Post-Doctoral only
A conference travel grant and journal publication grant (PhD and Post-Doctoral only)
* The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at anytime (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).
Application Process
All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education`s website starting from April 2011.
STEP 1
REGISTER your Passport Number or National Identication Number, password and email address.
LOGIN to online application form and fill in all section completely.
Please ensure all information is correct before you print the application and logout.
STEP 2
Please attach printed application form together with the following documents:
Recent passport size photograph.
Completed Medical Report. [download]
A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship.
A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements.
A clear and precise study or research plan
A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS)
Curriculum Vitae.
Admission letter from Malaysian University.
Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support your application. [download]
Endorsement Form. [download]
You are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in your country to get the endorsement.
STEP 3
Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. [How to convert documents to PDF format]
You are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. You will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session.
Contact
For further enquiries, please contact:
Scholarship Division
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Level 4, Block 1, PJH Tower
Precinct 2
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62100 Putrajaya
email : international_scholar@mohe.gov.my
Tel No. : +603-8884 4600
Fax No. : +603-8884 4701
The official webpage.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
[Germany-Doctor] Doctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance at University of Konstanz
Doctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance at University of Konstanz
Brief Description
The Doctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance at the Department of Economics of the University of Konstanz, Germany, offers scholarships to applicants with an outstanding Master`s degree or a German "Diplom" in economics, business economics, mathematics or related fields.
The three-year programme gives students a firm background in the newest theoretical concepts and quantitative methods of economics and finance, in order to gain the skills needed to write a doctoral thesis in line with the highest internationally recognised standards. Aside from training in economic theory and econometrics, which provides the tools to undertake research in a wide range of fields, students acquire expertise in the main research fields of the department, e.g. finance, labour economics, public economics and behavioural economics.
This programme offers the benefits of an American Ph.D. programme with a well-structured curriculum. This enables students to progress quickly towards their thesis topic and their own research interests. The programme takes care to provide the active involvement of supervising professors, special doctoral seminars and the opportunity to complete research papers. The entire programme is conducted in English. Graduates are prepared for leading positions in academic institutions, industry, the financial sector and government departments.
Application deadline for admission in October 2011: 15th July 2011.
The Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz is one of the premier departments of its kind in Germany. The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in Germany.
For further information and to apply for the doctoral programme please visit our website at: www.uni-konstanz.de/econdoc
Brief Description
The Doctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance at the Department of Economics of the University of Konstanz, Germany, offers scholarships to applicants with an outstanding Master`s degree or a German "Diplom" in economics, business economics, mathematics or related fields.
The three-year programme gives students a firm background in the newest theoretical concepts and quantitative methods of economics and finance, in order to gain the skills needed to write a doctoral thesis in line with the highest internationally recognised standards. Aside from training in economic theory and econometrics, which provides the tools to undertake research in a wide range of fields, students acquire expertise in the main research fields of the department, e.g. finance, labour economics, public economics and behavioural economics.
This programme offers the benefits of an American Ph.D. programme with a well-structured curriculum. This enables students to progress quickly towards their thesis topic and their own research interests. The programme takes care to provide the active involvement of supervising professors, special doctoral seminars and the opportunity to complete research papers. The entire programme is conducted in English. Graduates are prepared for leading positions in academic institutions, industry, the financial sector and government departments.
Application deadline for admission in October 2011: 15th July 2011.
The Department of Economics at the University of Konstanz is one of the premier departments of its kind in Germany. The University of Konstanz is one of the nine Universities of Excellence in Germany.
For further information and to apply for the doctoral programme please visit our website at: www.uni-konstanz.de/econdoc
[USA-PostDoc] Postdoctoral Position in 3D Electron Microscopy of Membrane Proteins at University of Vermont
Postdoctoral Position in 3D Electron Microscopy of Membrane Proteins at University of Vermont
Overview
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Michael Radermacher at the University of Vermont, to study the structure and function of mitochondrial and bacterial complex I by 3D electron microscopy. We have determined the structures of eukaryotic and bacterial complex I at intermediate resolutions. Now, the emergence of the first X-ray structures of bacterial complex I and first X-ray results for eukaryotic complex I open up new exciting possibilities for analyzing different conformations. The work will require biochemical preparation of samples of complex I, electron microscopy and data processing with techniques well established in the laboratory. Alternatively, depending on interest, emphasis can be placed on improvement of image processing techniques in connection with the 3D reconstruction of complex I. The candidate we are looking for must have experience in 3D electron microscopy or other biological structure determination methods (e.g. X-ray crystallography, NMR, etc.).
Our laboratory is one of the leading laboratories in 3D electron microscopy, imaging and data processing. Over the years we have developed a large number of techniques for 3D reconstruction of single particles, many of which have become standard methods. We have a large set of prior results on the structure of complex I that will help in the current research. For additional questions please contact me at the email address below.
We have close interactions with other research groups at UVM, in Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biology as well as Computer Science. The University of Vermont offers a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Applications should include a cover letter with an explanation of your previous experience in 3D electron microscopy or structural biology (very important), a CV, and names and addresses of three references. Please email your application to mraderma@uvm.edu
Deadline : June, 20th 2011
Overview
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Michael Radermacher at the University of Vermont, to study the structure and function of mitochondrial and bacterial complex I by 3D electron microscopy. We have determined the structures of eukaryotic and bacterial complex I at intermediate resolutions. Now, the emergence of the first X-ray structures of bacterial complex I and first X-ray results for eukaryotic complex I open up new exciting possibilities for analyzing different conformations. The work will require biochemical preparation of samples of complex I, electron microscopy and data processing with techniques well established in the laboratory. Alternatively, depending on interest, emphasis can be placed on improvement of image processing techniques in connection with the 3D reconstruction of complex I. The candidate we are looking for must have experience in 3D electron microscopy or other biological structure determination methods (e.g. X-ray crystallography, NMR, etc.).
Our laboratory is one of the leading laboratories in 3D electron microscopy, imaging and data processing. Over the years we have developed a large number of techniques for 3D reconstruction of single particles, many of which have become standard methods. We have a large set of prior results on the structure of complex I that will help in the current research. For additional questions please contact me at the email address below.
We have close interactions with other research groups at UVM, in Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biology as well as Computer Science. The University of Vermont offers a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.
Applications should include a cover letter with an explanation of your previous experience in 3D electron microscopy or structural biology (very important), a CV, and names and addresses of three references. Please email your application to mraderma@uvm.edu
Deadline : June, 20th 2011
[UK-PhD] CASE PhD studentship in Mathematics at Warwick University
Overview
The four-year studentship provides the opportunity for research, towards a PhD in Mathematics, on the analysis of statistical inference problems in the context of spatial tracking. The research is motivated by the problem of tracking large numbers of moving sources of radio emissions and will be undertaken in collaboration with SELEX Galileo Ltd.
Expressing the tracking problem in the framework of Bayesian statistical inference it is immediately apparent that the resulting optimisation problem will be far from convex. The posterior probability will have many local maxima and the research will pursue complexity reduction by using appropriate filters defining a hierarchy of sub-problems at different scales to enable efficient numerical solution. This research will provide the opportunity for applying developed methods to communication-band data with SELEX-Galileo Ltd.
Students with a more theoretical inclination would be invited to investigate closely related mathematical problems which are motivated by the multiscale structure of the data. High dimensional optimization problems with many local extrema can be studied with powerful tools from variational calculus, such as Γ-convergence.
A systematic application of multiscale methods to Bayesian Statistics can provide a rigorous mathematical derivation of coarse grained variables that represent some of the most important information content of the data. A systematic exploration of this approach would be highly desirable and pave the way for treating many important related problems. deal applicants for the studentship will soon complete, or have completed a 4-year Mathematics education with a first class degree.
Enquiries: Dr Florian Theil, Mathematics Institute, Warwick University, f.theil@warwick.ac.uk.
Deadline: July 25th, 2011
The four-year studentship provides the opportunity for research, towards a PhD in Mathematics, on the analysis of statistical inference problems in the context of spatial tracking. The research is motivated by the problem of tracking large numbers of moving sources of radio emissions and will be undertaken in collaboration with SELEX Galileo Ltd.
Expressing the tracking problem in the framework of Bayesian statistical inference it is immediately apparent that the resulting optimisation problem will be far from convex. The posterior probability will have many local maxima and the research will pursue complexity reduction by using appropriate filters defining a hierarchy of sub-problems at different scales to enable efficient numerical solution. This research will provide the opportunity for applying developed methods to communication-band data with SELEX-Galileo Ltd.
Students with a more theoretical inclination would be invited to investigate closely related mathematical problems which are motivated by the multiscale structure of the data. High dimensional optimization problems with many local extrema can be studied with powerful tools from variational calculus, such as Γ-convergence.
A systematic application of multiscale methods to Bayesian Statistics can provide a rigorous mathematical derivation of coarse grained variables that represent some of the most important information content of the data. A systematic exploration of this approach would be highly desirable and pave the way for treating many important related problems. deal applicants for the studentship will soon complete, or have completed a 4-year Mathematics education with a first class degree.
Enquiries: Dr Florian Theil, Mathematics Institute, Warwick University, f.theil@warwick.ac.uk.
Deadline: July 25th, 2011
[Germany-PhD] PhD fellowship in Neuroethology at International Max Planck Research School
PhD fellowship in Neuroethology at International Max Planck Research School
Overview
Project 9: Analysis of olfactory receptors of Manduca moths using RNAi, Supervisor: Prof. Bill Hansson, MPI-CE
Giant Manduca moths find their host plants to a large degree using odors. We just published the full antennal transcriptome and have access to the olfactory receptors. Here we suggest a PhD student project aimed at knocking down the expression of specific olfactory receptor proteins using virus introduced RNAi methodology. The manifestation of the knockdown will be tested in windtunnel and electrophysiological experiments.
The project will be part of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques” in Jena, Germany. Students holding a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry and neuroethology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions, are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.
The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on the interaction between plants and animals, and their environment, as well as the evolutionary and behavioral consequences of these interactions.
Application deadline is June 26, 2011.
For detailed information about the IMPRS, PhD topics offered and application requirements, please visit our website http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/.
Overview
Project 9: Analysis of olfactory receptors of Manduca moths using RNAi, Supervisor: Prof. Bill Hansson, MPI-CE
Giant Manduca moths find their host plants to a large degree using odors. We just published the full antennal transcriptome and have access to the olfactory receptors. Here we suggest a PhD student project aimed at knocking down the expression of specific olfactory receptor proteins using virus introduced RNAi methodology. The manifestation of the knockdown will be tested in windtunnel and electrophysiological experiments.
The project will be part of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques” in Jena, Germany. Students holding a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry and neuroethology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions, are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.
The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on the interaction between plants and animals, and their environment, as well as the evolutionary and behavioral consequences of these interactions.
Application deadline is June 26, 2011.
For detailed information about the IMPRS, PhD topics offered and application requirements, please visit our website http://imprs.ice.mpg.de/.
[Korea] Full Scholarships at Daejon University
Full Scholarships at Daejon University
Overview
ASEAN Millennium Leaders College Student Exchange Program 2011 The ASEAN University Network (AUN) in collaboration with Daejeon University (DJU) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea are now ready to launch the ASEAN Millennium Leaders College Student Exchange Program between the Republic of Korea and ASEAN Nations 2011.
Scholarship Information:
Full Scholarships covering tuition fee, room and board, roundtrip ticket, and living allowance, will be offered to 30 students from ASEAN Nations who interested to study in the fields of Social Science and ICT at Daejeon University for the year 2011-2012. The program is developed for international exchange students and classes will be taught in English.
Students will be given a chance to attend a 2-month internship programme at the leading organizations in Korea, namely United Nations-Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (UN APCICT), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Korea-ASEAN Center, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS), Korea Nuclear International Cooperation Foundation (KONICOF), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, etc.
Admission Requirement:
Applicant must be a citizen of ASEAN nations and currently enrolled in College or University.
Undergraduate students majoring in Information Technology (e.g. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electrics Engineering, Communications Engineering or IT related major)
Undergraduate students majoring in Social Science Studies (e.g. Economics, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, International Studies) and Korean Studies
Applicant must has an excellent academic record (Should be in the top 10% of their classes)
Applicant must have a good command of written and spoken English.
Applicant must have a good medical record.
Timeline:
Application Deadline: July 10, 2011
Scholarship Announcement: July 30, 2011
Arrival Date (Fall Semester): September 1, 2011
Scholarship Period: September 2011 - June 2012
How to Apply:
Interested students should contact their International Relations Office for the application package.
Individual applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit the completed package and required documents to the AUN Secretariat through the International Relations Office of their University.
Students must send 1 copy of their complete applications to Daejeon University via mail.
Check with your University`s International Relations Office for result of selection process.
For more information and/or application form, please contact the AUN Secretariat at pornpen@aunsec.org
http://www.aunsec.org/site/main/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290%3Akorean-scholarship-l-daejeon-2011&catid=28%3Ascholarships-korea-&Itemid=43⟨=en
Overview
ASEAN Millennium Leaders College Student Exchange Program 2011 The ASEAN University Network (AUN) in collaboration with Daejeon University (DJU) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea are now ready to launch the ASEAN Millennium Leaders College Student Exchange Program between the Republic of Korea and ASEAN Nations 2011.
Scholarship Information:
Full Scholarships covering tuition fee, room and board, roundtrip ticket, and living allowance, will be offered to 30 students from ASEAN Nations who interested to study in the fields of Social Science and ICT at Daejeon University for the year 2011-2012. The program is developed for international exchange students and classes will be taught in English.
Students will be given a chance to attend a 2-month internship programme at the leading organizations in Korea, namely United Nations-Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development (UN APCICT), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Korea-ASEAN Center, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS), Korea Nuclear International Cooperation Foundation (KONICOF), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, etc.
Admission Requirement:
Applicant must be a citizen of ASEAN nations and currently enrolled in College or University.
Undergraduate students majoring in Information Technology (e.g. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electrics Engineering, Communications Engineering or IT related major)
Undergraduate students majoring in Social Science Studies (e.g. Economics, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, International Studies) and Korean Studies
Applicant must has an excellent academic record (Should be in the top 10% of their classes)
Applicant must have a good command of written and spoken English.
Applicant must have a good medical record.
Timeline:
Application Deadline: July 10, 2011
Scholarship Announcement: July 30, 2011
Arrival Date (Fall Semester): September 1, 2011
Scholarship Period: September 2011 - June 2012
How to Apply:
Interested students should contact their International Relations Office for the application package.
Individual applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit the completed package and required documents to the AUN Secretariat through the International Relations Office of their University.
Students must send 1 copy of their complete applications to Daejeon University via mail.
Check with your University`s International Relations Office for result of selection process.
For more information and/or application form, please contact the AUN Secretariat at pornpen@aunsec.org
http://www.aunsec.org/site/main/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=290%3Akorean-scholarship-l-daejeon-2011&catid=28%3Ascholarships-korea-&Itemid=43⟨=en
Friday, June 3, 2011
[Singapore-PhD] PhD Scholarships at Singapore-MIT Alliance
PhD Scholarships at Singapore-MIT Alliance
Overview
The Singapore Ministry of Education has established a four-year fellowship scheme for new doctoral students at NTU or NUS who will conduct their research at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre).
The establishment of this Fellowship Programme is intended to attract to NTU and NUS the best and most talented doctoral students from Singapore, the region, and beyond and educate them to be future leaders in science and technology for Singapore and beyond. The Fellowship will provide them with the opportunity to be involved in the strategic research programmes at the SMART Centre and provide them with the opportunity to be co-advised by an MIT faculty member. The student may spend up to six months doing research at MIT.
The SMA3 Graduate Fellowship at SMART provides:
up to four years of full tuition fees at the student`s home university;
a monthly stipend of S$3,200;
a scholarly allowance of up to S$12,000 to help cover the expenses associated with a six month research residency at MIT;
and co-supervision by an MIT and NTU/NUS faculty.
There is no bond associated with this fellowship.
Eligibility: A student must:
have graduated with an undergraduate degree with first class or second-upper (or equivalent);
be an incoming new PhD student not currently matriculated;
have a research interest that fits within one or more of the projects currently being carried out in SMART Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG)s.
To find out more information on the projects within the IRGs, click on the links below:
BioSystems and Micromechanics (BioSyM)
Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling (CENSAM)
Future Urban Mobility (FM)
Infectious Diseases (ID)
Application
January 2012 Intake: May 17, 2011 through July 17, 2011
http://smart.mit.edu/fellowships/sma3-graduate-fellowship/sma3-graduate-fellowship.html
Overview
The Singapore Ministry of Education has established a four-year fellowship scheme for new doctoral students at NTU or NUS who will conduct their research at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre).
The establishment of this Fellowship Programme is intended to attract to NTU and NUS the best and most talented doctoral students from Singapore, the region, and beyond and educate them to be future leaders in science and technology for Singapore and beyond. The Fellowship will provide them with the opportunity to be involved in the strategic research programmes at the SMART Centre and provide them with the opportunity to be co-advised by an MIT faculty member. The student may spend up to six months doing research at MIT.
The SMA3 Graduate Fellowship at SMART provides:
up to four years of full tuition fees at the student`s home university;
a monthly stipend of S$3,200;
a scholarly allowance of up to S$12,000 to help cover the expenses associated with a six month research residency at MIT;
and co-supervision by an MIT and NTU/NUS faculty.
There is no bond associated with this fellowship.
Eligibility: A student must:
have graduated with an undergraduate degree with first class or second-upper (or equivalent);
be an incoming new PhD student not currently matriculated;
have a research interest that fits within one or more of the projects currently being carried out in SMART Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG)s.
To find out more information on the projects within the IRGs, click on the links below:
BioSystems and Micromechanics (BioSyM)
Center for Environmental Sensing and Modeling (CENSAM)
Future Urban Mobility (FM)
Infectious Diseases (ID)
Application
January 2012 Intake: May 17, 2011 through July 17, 2011
http://smart.mit.edu/fellowships/sma3-graduate-fellowship/sma3-graduate-fellowship.html
[Ireland-PostDoc] Postdoctoral Research Positions at Trinity College Dublin
Postdoctoral Research Positions at Trinity College Dublin
Overview
The Distributed Systems Group and Lero - The Irish Software Engineering Research Centre at Trinity College Dublin currently have a range of postdoctoral research fellowships on offer to suitably qualified applicants. http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/FutureCities
Postdoctoral Research Positions
* Research Fellowship in Middleware for Smart Cities
This project will investigate middleware support for autonomic management of smart-city infrastructures and services. The project will investigate how user-contributed sensor data (along with data from sensors deployed by public authorities) can be gathered, transported, and interpreted effectively to optimise urban resource usage and service delivery, and improve quality of life and sustainability of cities. Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/730
* Research Fellowship in Cooperative Vehicle Systems
This project will investigate software engineering techniques for the development of cooperative vehicles. The project will investigate how cooperating smart vehicles can be engineered to ensure mutually safe behaviours even when communication between them is degraded. Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/761
* Research Fellowship in Autonomic Management of Smart Grids
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within Lero at Trinity College Dublin`s Distributed Systems Group to investigate the use of multi-agent learning techniques for the self management of community-based power grids. The project will investigate how agents can learn to optimise the scheduling of power generation and distribution.
Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/759
* Research Fellowship in Dynamic Service Adaptation
The project will investigate how the use of models as first-class, run-time entities can improve the specification, triggering and validation of adaptations to services at runtime.
Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/765
* Research Fellowship in Adaptable Middleware for Translational Research and Patient Safety in Europe
This project will investigate adaptive, agent-oriented/service- oriented middleware for secure, Europe-wide access to electronic health record systems. The project will investigate scalable, adaptive approaches to coordinating communication with heterogeneous systems.
Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/763
Prof. Vinny Cahill
Head of the Discipline of Computer Systems
Distributed Systems Group email: vinny.cahill@scss.tcd.ie Discipline of Computer Systems www: http://www.dsg.cs.tcd.ie/~vjcahill Trinity College Dublin phone: +353 (01) 8961795
Overview
The Distributed Systems Group and Lero - The Irish Software Engineering Research Centre at Trinity College Dublin currently have a range of postdoctoral research fellowships on offer to suitably qualified applicants. http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/FutureCities
Postdoctoral Research Positions
* Research Fellowship in Middleware for Smart Cities
This project will investigate middleware support for autonomic management of smart-city infrastructures and services. The project will investigate how user-contributed sensor data (along with data from sensors deployed by public authorities) can be gathered, transported, and interpreted effectively to optimise urban resource usage and service delivery, and improve quality of life and sustainability of cities. Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/730
* Research Fellowship in Cooperative Vehicle Systems
This project will investigate software engineering techniques for the development of cooperative vehicles. The project will investigate how cooperating smart vehicles can be engineered to ensure mutually safe behaviours even when communication between them is degraded. Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/761
* Research Fellowship in Autonomic Management of Smart Grids
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship within Lero at Trinity College Dublin`s Distributed Systems Group to investigate the use of multi-agent learning techniques for the self management of community-based power grids. The project will investigate how agents can learn to optimise the scheduling of power generation and distribution.
Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/759
* Research Fellowship in Dynamic Service Adaptation
The project will investigate how the use of models as first-class, run-time entities can improve the specification, triggering and validation of adaptations to services at runtime.
Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/765
* Research Fellowship in Adaptable Middleware for Translational Research and Patient Safety in Europe
This project will investigate adaptive, agent-oriented/service- oriented middleware for secure, Europe-wide access to electronic health record systems. The project will investigate scalable, adaptive approaches to coordinating communication with heterogeneous systems.
Further information: http://www.dsg.scss.tcd.ie/node/763
Prof. Vinny Cahill
Head of the Discipline of Computer Systems
Distributed Systems Group email: vinny.cahill@scss.tcd.ie Discipline of Computer Systems www: http://www.dsg.cs.tcd.ie/~vjcahill Trinity College Dublin phone: +353 (01) 8961795
[Belgium-Doctor] Five positions for doctoral students at Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Five positions for doctoral students at Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Overview
In the context of a recently approved important research grant (“Concerted Research Action” GOA 2012/010) of the University`s Research Fund, entitled “Number sense: Analysis and improvement” five positions for doctoral students are available. The project will start in September 2011.
The central theme of the GOA project is the relationship between (the development of) “lower-order” and “higher-order” aspects of number sense and their relationship with school mathematics. The "lower order" characterization focuses on elementary sense of numerical magnitudes, including the rapid accurate perception of small numerosities and the ability to compare numerical magnitudes. Number sense from the higher-order perspective is considered to be much more complex and multifaceted in nature, comprising knowledge of and facility with numbers and operations (see attachment for more details). One part of the GOA project will focus on Number sense in statistics: statistical literacy (coordinator: Patrick Onghena). Students with a Master of Statistics are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are invited to apply “on line” and before June 6th, 2011 for one or more of these PhD positions at the following jobsite of the Doctoral School of Humanities of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Educational Sciences and Psychology)
In Dutch: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures_aapbap/doctoraatsprojecten_hw.html
In English: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies_aapbap/ABV201142_research_assistant_GOAluik3_51621023.pdf
Information about “how to apply” can be found via the following links on these sites:
In Dutch: toelichting vooraf: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/solliciteren.html#toelichting
In English: how to apply: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/apply.html#explanation
Candidates can apply for several positions. In that case, they are requested to indicate in their accompanying application letter their order of preference.
More information about the GOA project can be obtained by sending an e-mail to karine.dens@ped.kuleuven.be or by contacting Lieven Verschaffel (lieven.verschaffel@ped.kuleuven.be) who is the promoter of the project or Patrick Onghena (patrick.onghena@ped.kuleuven.be) who is the coordinator for the part on statistical literacy.
Patrick Onghena
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
http://ppw.kuleuven.be/english/
Overview
In the context of a recently approved important research grant (“Concerted Research Action” GOA 2012/010) of the University`s Research Fund, entitled “Number sense: Analysis and improvement” five positions for doctoral students are available. The project will start in September 2011.
The central theme of the GOA project is the relationship between (the development of) “lower-order” and “higher-order” aspects of number sense and their relationship with school mathematics. The "lower order" characterization focuses on elementary sense of numerical magnitudes, including the rapid accurate perception of small numerosities and the ability to compare numerical magnitudes. Number sense from the higher-order perspective is considered to be much more complex and multifaceted in nature, comprising knowledge of and facility with numbers and operations (see attachment for more details). One part of the GOA project will focus on Number sense in statistics: statistical literacy (coordinator: Patrick Onghena). Students with a Master of Statistics are encouraged to apply.
Candidates are invited to apply “on line” and before June 6th, 2011 for one or more of these PhD positions at the following jobsite of the Doctoral School of Humanities of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Educational Sciences and Psychology)
In Dutch: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures_aapbap/doctoraatsprojecten_hw.html
In English: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies_aapbap/ABV201142_research_assistant_GOAluik3_51621023.pdf
Information about “how to apply” can be found via the following links on these sites:
In Dutch: toelichting vooraf: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/solliciteren.html#toelichting
In English: how to apply: http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/apply.html#explanation
Candidates can apply for several positions. In that case, they are requested to indicate in their accompanying application letter their order of preference.
More information about the GOA project can be obtained by sending an e-mail to karine.dens@ped.kuleuven.be or by contacting Lieven Verschaffel (lieven.verschaffel@ped.kuleuven.be) who is the promoter of the project or Patrick Onghena (patrick.onghena@ped.kuleuven.be) who is the coordinator for the part on statistical literacy.
Patrick Onghena
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
http://ppw.kuleuven.be/english/
Thursday, June 2, 2011
[Sweden-Doctor] Doctoral student in Combustion Physics at University of Lund
Doctoral student in Combustion Physics at University of Lund
Overview
Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Lund
First day of employment: As soon as possible
Official Records Number: LTHPA 2011/394
The combustion physics department at Lund University is well-established and internationally recognized for excellence in the measurement and development of combustion applications related to ground and aerospace combustion engines and energy production.
The department conducts a wide-array of research, together with other departments within the Lund Institute of Technology. A significant portion of the measurement and research activity is also conducted outside the university at the facilities of our industrial research partners. Our research facility was built in 2001 and currently supports the work of around 35 researchers.
Job assignments
We seek Ph.D. candidate for investigation of NOx combustion chemistry in laminar flames in H/N/O system. The Ph.D. candidate position is structured to include 85% independent research work and 15% departmental work, including teaching, course work, etc.
The overall purpose of the present research project is further development of our understanding of the key processes governing formation and abatement of nitrogen oxides in combustion with specific focus on combustion chemistry of nitrogen-containing species in laminar flames using dedicated experiments, modeling and detailed model development.
The ultimate and challenging goal is the search of the missing (unknown) reactions in the combustion chemistry of NOx and NH3. Being of research nature the present project will study almost complete range of nitrogen-containing fuels and oxidizers. With rare exceptions, burning velocities of laminar premixed flames of NxHy species as a fuel and NxOy species as an oxidizer are not available. The project is supported by Vetenskaprådet.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
To be considered for these positions, the potential candidate should hold a Master´s degree in Physics or Engineering Physics or Chemical Physics from an accredited university which includes coursework in mathematics and/or physics and/or chemistry equivalent to at least 240 course points in the Swedish university system.
Basis of Assessment
Selection to postgraduate studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. The evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:
Knowledge and skills relevant to postgraduate studies within this area, such as a broad and thorough preparation in physics. This can be documented by appended documents.
Estimated ability to work independently and the ability to formulate and solve scientific questions. This ability can be established, for example, based on undergraduate research experiences, a masters thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
Skills in written and oral communication.
Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
The candidate is expected to possess the background and abilities necessary to complete the Ph.D. graduate program, as assessed by the board appointed by the Lund Institute of Technology. The selection of candidates will proceed after the assessment of all potential candidates by the board. The quality of the Master`s project work is an important factor in the determination of the most qualified candidate.
Other important factors include performance in important coursework, the focus of courses chosen by the candidate, and overall Grade Point Average. In addition to the announcement of the available positions, applicants are invited, when possible, to interview for the positions in person. This is especially important for applicants with no prior coursework or knowledge of the Combustion Physics division. A strong candidate will have experience in the subject of combustion chemistry and combustion physics, computer science, and programming.
Candidates are expected to present their work at international conferences and to publish results in respected scientific journals. Hence, both verbal and written communication skills in English are very important. Employment as a Doctoral student can only be granted if you have been accepted to the postgraduate student program. Acceptance to the postgraduate student program is based on the estimated ability to perform well in your postgraduate studies. This is also one of the basic criteria for employment. Furthermore you need a valid university degree within a relevant study program.
As a Doctoral student you will mainly be working with you research project, but you can also be given more general tasks within the department i.e. teaching, research and administrative work, in accordance with the regulations. Rules for employment as a Doctoral student is stated in "The Higher Education Ordnance (SFS 1998:80), Chapter 5".
Deadline : June, 7th 2011
Overview
Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 4 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Physics, Lund
First day of employment: As soon as possible
Official Records Number: LTHPA 2011/394
The combustion physics department at Lund University is well-established and internationally recognized for excellence in the measurement and development of combustion applications related to ground and aerospace combustion engines and energy production.
The department conducts a wide-array of research, together with other departments within the Lund Institute of Technology. A significant portion of the measurement and research activity is also conducted outside the university at the facilities of our industrial research partners. Our research facility was built in 2001 and currently supports the work of around 35 researchers.
Job assignments
We seek Ph.D. candidate for investigation of NOx combustion chemistry in laminar flames in H/N/O system. The Ph.D. candidate position is structured to include 85% independent research work and 15% departmental work, including teaching, course work, etc.
The overall purpose of the present research project is further development of our understanding of the key processes governing formation and abatement of nitrogen oxides in combustion with specific focus on combustion chemistry of nitrogen-containing species in laminar flames using dedicated experiments, modeling and detailed model development.
The ultimate and challenging goal is the search of the missing (unknown) reactions in the combustion chemistry of NOx and NH3. Being of research nature the present project will study almost complete range of nitrogen-containing fuels and oxidizers. With rare exceptions, burning velocities of laminar premixed flames of NxHy species as a fuel and NxOy species as an oxidizer are not available. The project is supported by Vetenskaprådet.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
To be considered for these positions, the potential candidate should hold a Master´s degree in Physics or Engineering Physics or Chemical Physics from an accredited university which includes coursework in mathematics and/or physics and/or chemistry equivalent to at least 240 course points in the Swedish university system.
Basis of Assessment
Selection to postgraduate studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. The evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:
Knowledge and skills relevant to postgraduate studies within this area, such as a broad and thorough preparation in physics. This can be documented by appended documents.
Estimated ability to work independently and the ability to formulate and solve scientific questions. This ability can be established, for example, based on undergraduate research experiences, a masters thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
Skills in written and oral communication.
Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
The candidate is expected to possess the background and abilities necessary to complete the Ph.D. graduate program, as assessed by the board appointed by the Lund Institute of Technology. The selection of candidates will proceed after the assessment of all potential candidates by the board. The quality of the Master`s project work is an important factor in the determination of the most qualified candidate.
Other important factors include performance in important coursework, the focus of courses chosen by the candidate, and overall Grade Point Average. In addition to the announcement of the available positions, applicants are invited, when possible, to interview for the positions in person. This is especially important for applicants with no prior coursework or knowledge of the Combustion Physics division. A strong candidate will have experience in the subject of combustion chemistry and combustion physics, computer science, and programming.
Candidates are expected to present their work at international conferences and to publish results in respected scientific journals. Hence, both verbal and written communication skills in English are very important. Employment as a Doctoral student can only be granted if you have been accepted to the postgraduate student program. Acceptance to the postgraduate student program is based on the estimated ability to perform well in your postgraduate studies. This is also one of the basic criteria for employment. Furthermore you need a valid university degree within a relevant study program.
As a Doctoral student you will mainly be working with you research project, but you can also be given more general tasks within the department i.e. teaching, research and administrative work, in accordance with the regulations. Rules for employment as a Doctoral student is stated in "The Higher Education Ordnance (SFS 1998:80), Chapter 5".
Deadline : June, 7th 2011
[Sweden-PhD] PhD Student in Railway Mechanics at Chalmers University of Technology
Overview
The Department of Applied Mechanics conducts research in different areas of mechanical engineering including machine and vehicle design. The research is often carried out together with national and international academic and industrial partners.
The research at the Division of Dynamics of the Department of Applied Mechanics is directed towards various vibration and wave propagation problems, often with coupling to other physical phenomena such as wear or piezoelectricity. Both fundamental and applied research is performed, and although the main thrust is towards modeling and numerical treatment. Experimental activities also play an important role.
A large part of the applied research is performed within the competence centre CHARMEC.
Job description
The Division of Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mechanics is seeking a new PhD student to start in the autumn of 2011. The research will be conducted within the project described below.
PhD project: Improved availability and reduced life cycle cost of track switches
The project will generate increased knowledge to support product development of track switches (turnouts) with a more stable geometry and a better balanced elasticity. The aim is to reach reduced track geometry degradation by implementation of an optimised design of sleepers and resilient elements. Based on simulation, a critical assessment of different materials in rail crossings subjected to mixed traffic conditions will be performed. A numerical model for prediction of settlement in track switches will be developed. Available numerical models of dynamic interaction between vehicle and switch, and finite element calculations of strains and stresses in relevant switch components, will be used.
The project will be jointly supervised by Professor Jens Nielsen and Docent Magnus Ekh. Cooperating partners will be Chalmers University of Technology, Trafikverket, VAE GmbH, Vossloh Switch Systems Nordic AB and Abetong AB. The project will be run in cooperation with a parallel PhD project at the Division of Operation and Maintenance at Luleå University of Technology.
Required qualifications
A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or civil engineering with emphasis on computational mechanics and structural dynamics. A strong interest in modelling, simulation and experimental validation of models is required. Knowledge of the Swedish language is desirable but not a requirement. However, all PhD Students are expected to be able to teach in Swedish as well as in English after two years of employment. Those who do not have Swedish as their mother tongue are offered courses in the Swedish language. You will be employed as a doctoral student by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your working time will be devoted to duties at the department, mainly teaching of undergraduate courses. The remaining time will be devoted to your own research and education, where the aim is to complete your PhD examination within 5 years (nominal time without Department duties is 4 years). The doctoral student will have a main supervisor, associate supervisor(s) and a project supervision board which usually consists of representatives of the academy and industry. CHARMEC`s network at the University and in the industry will be available to the doctoral student.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2011/118) must be written on the first page of the application. Address: Registrar Chalmers University of Technology SE-412 96 Göteborg Sweden
Further information
Jens Nielsen E-mail: jens.nielsen@chalmers.se Phone: 036-305952
Magnus Ekh E-mail: magnus.ekh@chalmers.se Phone: 031 772 34 79 Reference number 2011/118
Application deadline : June 7th 2011
http://www.chalmers.se/am/EN/news-summary/vacancies/positions/phd-student-in-railway
The Department of Applied Mechanics conducts research in different areas of mechanical engineering including machine and vehicle design. The research is often carried out together with national and international academic and industrial partners.
The research at the Division of Dynamics of the Department of Applied Mechanics is directed towards various vibration and wave propagation problems, often with coupling to other physical phenomena such as wear or piezoelectricity. Both fundamental and applied research is performed, and although the main thrust is towards modeling and numerical treatment. Experimental activities also play an important role.
A large part of the applied research is performed within the competence centre CHARMEC.
Job description
The Division of Dynamics at the Department of Applied Mechanics is seeking a new PhD student to start in the autumn of 2011. The research will be conducted within the project described below.
PhD project: Improved availability and reduced life cycle cost of track switches
The project will generate increased knowledge to support product development of track switches (turnouts) with a more stable geometry and a better balanced elasticity. The aim is to reach reduced track geometry degradation by implementation of an optimised design of sleepers and resilient elements. Based on simulation, a critical assessment of different materials in rail crossings subjected to mixed traffic conditions will be performed. A numerical model for prediction of settlement in track switches will be developed. Available numerical models of dynamic interaction between vehicle and switch, and finite element calculations of strains and stresses in relevant switch components, will be used.
The project will be jointly supervised by Professor Jens Nielsen and Docent Magnus Ekh. Cooperating partners will be Chalmers University of Technology, Trafikverket, VAE GmbH, Vossloh Switch Systems Nordic AB and Abetong AB. The project will be run in cooperation with a parallel PhD project at the Division of Operation and Maintenance at Luleå University of Technology.
Required qualifications
A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in mechanical engineering, engineering physics or civil engineering with emphasis on computational mechanics and structural dynamics. A strong interest in modelling, simulation and experimental validation of models is required. Knowledge of the Swedish language is desirable but not a requirement. However, all PhD Students are expected to be able to teach in Swedish as well as in English after two years of employment. Those who do not have Swedish as their mother tongue are offered courses in the Swedish language. You will be employed as a doctoral student by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your working time will be devoted to duties at the department, mainly teaching of undergraduate courses. The remaining time will be devoted to your own research and education, where the aim is to complete your PhD examination within 5 years (nominal time without Department duties is 4 years). The doctoral student will have a main supervisor, associate supervisor(s) and a project supervision board which usually consists of representatives of the academy and industry. CHARMEC`s network at the University and in the industry will be available to the doctoral student.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2011/118) must be written on the first page of the application. Address: Registrar Chalmers University of Technology SE-412 96 Göteborg Sweden
Further information
Jens Nielsen E-mail: jens.nielsen@chalmers.se Phone: 036-305952
Magnus Ekh E-mail: magnus.ekh@chalmers.se Phone: 031 772 34 79 Reference number 2011/118
Application deadline : June 7th 2011
http://www.chalmers.se/am/EN/news-summary/vacancies/positions/phd-student-in-railway
[Sweden-PhD] PhD student in Speech and Music Communication at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Brief Description KTH School of Computer Science and Communication (CSC) seeks a PhD student in Speech and Music communication
The Workplace
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13.344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6.955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5.545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1.314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3.900 employees. CSC is one of Sweden`s most advanced and successful research and education institutions in Information Technology with activities at both KTH and Stockholm University. The activities of the school focus on higher education and research within the traditional core areas of numerical analysis and computer science; from theory building and analysis of mathematical models to algorithm construction, implementation and simulation. Other core areas of growing importance are technology and methods for the support of human communication and computer mediated cooperation over distances in time and space. The applied research includes scientific computing, computer science, computer vision, robotics, neuroinformatics and neural networks, human-computer interaction, media technology and graphic arts, and communication through speech, language and music. For more information see: www.kth.se/csc go to"CSC International Website".
Assignment
The Music Acoustics Research Group at the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing has an opening for a doctoral student, in an interdisciplinary research project on human voice analysis and simulation. This will involve theoretical, experimental and possibly clinical studies of the dynamics of phonation and articulation. This is a four-year, time-limited position and normally includes 20% departmental duties, usually teaching. Research students must be registered at KTH. The starting date is 5 September, 2011.
Employment
Form of employment: Time-limited
Work time: Full time
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH
Start date: Beginning of autumn semester, about 5 September, 2011.
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications
A suitable background for this position would be a Master of Science in Computer Science, Physics or Electronics Engineering, or similar, with special interests in one or more of signal processing, multiphysics, music and audio, and medical technology. In addition to the traditional academic merits, a degree project within one of those areas, international experience and language skills are regarded as advantageous qualifications. Good programming skills are necessary.
Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.
Application Application deadline: June 7, 2011
Employer`s reference: D-2011-0156 Applications via email are to be sent to Susanne Bergman, susanneb@csc.kth.se Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc. should be sent as an attachment, preferably pdf-files.) We also accept hard copy applications sent to: KTH, CSC Att. Susanne Bergman, Lindstedtsvägen 3, plan 4, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden Application shall include the following documents:
Curriculum vitae
Transcripts from university/university college
Brief description of why the applicant wishes to become a doctoral student
In ambition to improve our work with recruitment we are doing a survey. We therefore want you to answer the following question in your application: Where did you find this ad?
Contact(s) For enquiries about PhD studies and employment conditions please contact: Eva-Lena Åkerman, HR Manager Phone: +46 8 790 91 06 ela@csc.kth.se
For enquiries about the project please contact: Prof. Sten Ternström, Head of the Music Acoustics Group Phone: +46 8 790 78 55 stern@kth.se
The Workplace
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13.344 full-time equivalent students of whom 6.955 at Bachelor (first) level and 5.545 at Master (second) level. In addition 1.314 full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3.900 employees. CSC is one of Sweden`s most advanced and successful research and education institutions in Information Technology with activities at both KTH and Stockholm University. The activities of the school focus on higher education and research within the traditional core areas of numerical analysis and computer science; from theory building and analysis of mathematical models to algorithm construction, implementation and simulation. Other core areas of growing importance are technology and methods for the support of human communication and computer mediated cooperation over distances in time and space. The applied research includes scientific computing, computer science, computer vision, robotics, neuroinformatics and neural networks, human-computer interaction, media technology and graphic arts, and communication through speech, language and music. For more information see: www.kth.se/csc go to"CSC International Website".
Assignment
The Music Acoustics Research Group at the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing has an opening for a doctoral student, in an interdisciplinary research project on human voice analysis and simulation. This will involve theoretical, experimental and possibly clinical studies of the dynamics of phonation and articulation. This is a four-year, time-limited position and normally includes 20% departmental duties, usually teaching. Research students must be registered at KTH. The starting date is 5 September, 2011.
Employment
Form of employment: Time-limited
Work time: Full time
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH
Start date: Beginning of autumn semester, about 5 September, 2011.
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications
A suitable background for this position would be a Master of Science in Computer Science, Physics or Electronics Engineering, or similar, with special interests in one or more of signal processing, multiphysics, music and audio, and medical technology. In addition to the traditional academic merits, a degree project within one of those areas, international experience and language skills are regarded as advantageous qualifications. Good programming skills are necessary.
Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.
Application Application deadline: June 7, 2011
Employer`s reference: D-2011-0156 Applications via email are to be sent to Susanne Bergman, susanneb@csc.kth.se Write reference number in the email subject. (CV, etc. should be sent as an attachment, preferably pdf-files.) We also accept hard copy applications sent to: KTH, CSC Att. Susanne Bergman, Lindstedtsvägen 3, plan 4, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden Application shall include the following documents:
Curriculum vitae
Transcripts from university/university college
Brief description of why the applicant wishes to become a doctoral student
In ambition to improve our work with recruitment we are doing a survey. We therefore want you to answer the following question in your application: Where did you find this ad?
Contact(s) For enquiries about PhD studies and employment conditions please contact: Eva-Lena Åkerman, HR Manager Phone: +46 8 790 91 06 ela@csc.kth.se
For enquiries about the project please contact: Prof. Sten Ternström, Head of the Music Acoustics Group Phone: +46 8 790 78 55 stern@kth.se
[USA-PostDoc] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Intelligent Systems at ORISE
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Intelligent Systems at ORISE
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
ORNL11-80-MSSED
Project Description
The RF, Communications, and Intelligent Systems (RFCIS) Group in the Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division (MSSE) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a post doctoral (postdoc) candidate to support the intelligent systems focus area of the ORNL Cognitive Radio Program. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers actively working on signal processing and cognitive radio technologies. The RFCIS Group performs research and development (R&D) that involves robust communications in extreme environments, signal processing, and machine learning.
The group has a growing effort in learning-from-signals algorithm developments that are being applied to a wide array of applications, including multi-source signal detection and blind signal separation. The position requires a strong emphasis on applied mathematics and the selected candidate should have experience in computational intelligence, machine learning methods (e.g., kernel methods, multi-objective optimization, evolutionary computation, Bayesian belief networks, and probabilistic reasoning algorithms), learning from data, adaptive signal processing, and multivariate optimization.
Qualifications
The selected candidate may be required to:
Have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, engineeirng, computer science or closely related field
Conduct research related to time series and spatial data analysis, joint time-frequency analysis, numerical analysis, optimization and stochastic processes, and simulation modeling of dynamic processes and dynamical systems;
Prototype signal processing concepts using MATLAB and Simulink modeling and simulation tools and digital signal processing (DSP) techniques;
Develop efficient algorithms for digital signal processing;
Be familiar with C/C++, VHDL, Fortran, and Assembly programming languages;
Participate on technical teams;
Prepare and deliver presentations to technical peers and at professional meetings;
Possess sufficient technical writing skills to facilitate the preparation of technical documents (e.g., reports, conference papers, and journal articles).
Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
ORNL11-80-MSSED
Project Description
The RF, Communications, and Intelligent Systems (RFCIS) Group in the Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division (MSSE) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a post doctoral (postdoc) candidate to support the intelligent systems focus area of the ORNL Cognitive Radio Program. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers actively working on signal processing and cognitive radio technologies. The RFCIS Group performs research and development (R&D) that involves robust communications in extreme environments, signal processing, and machine learning.
The group has a growing effort in learning-from-signals algorithm developments that are being applied to a wide array of applications, including multi-source signal detection and blind signal separation. The position requires a strong emphasis on applied mathematics and the selected candidate should have experience in computational intelligence, machine learning methods (e.g., kernel methods, multi-objective optimization, evolutionary computation, Bayesian belief networks, and probabilistic reasoning algorithms), learning from data, adaptive signal processing, and multivariate optimization.
Qualifications
The selected candidate may be required to:
Have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, engineeirng, computer science or closely related field
Conduct research related to time series and spatial data analysis, joint time-frequency analysis, numerical analysis, optimization and stochastic processes, and simulation modeling of dynamic processes and dynamical systems;
Prototype signal processing concepts using MATLAB and Simulink modeling and simulation tools and digital signal processing (DSP) techniques;
Develop efficient algorithms for digital signal processing;
Be familiar with C/C++, VHDL, Fortran, and Assembly programming languages;
Participate on technical teams;
Prepare and deliver presentations to technical peers and at professional meetings;
Possess sufficient technical writing skills to facilitate the preparation of technical documents (e.g., reports, conference papers, and journal articles).
Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
[Belgium-PhD] Research fellow (PhD candidate) in applied and computational mathematics at Department of Mathematics at University of Bergen
Research fellow (PhD candidate) in applied and computational mathematics at Department of Mathematics at University of Bergen
Overview
The Department of Mathematics has a vacancy for a research fellow in applied and computational mathematics for a period of 4 years from August 2011. The PhD position is within the activity "Simulation of strongly heterogeneous reservoirs". The activity contains mathematical and numerical modeling of two-phase flow in heterogeneous and fractured porous media. The tasks will include new model formulations and development, testing and analysis of new discretization methods, as well as simulation on realistic reservoir data.
The working location will be at Uni CIPR (Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research). Uni CIPR is a subsidiary of Uni Research AS, a research company affiliated to the University of Bergen.
Applicants must have achieved a master`s degree or equivalent in applied and computational mathematics or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.
Good knowledge in reservoir mechanics will be an advantage. Strong skills for written and oral communication is a prerequisite.
The research fellow must take part in the University`s approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in collaboration with a supervisor.
In total, the fellowship period is 4 years. For positions with a 4-year duration 25 pct of the period will be designated to teaching and/or administrative duties. The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as research fellow or similar.
The teaching language will normally be Norwegian.
Starting salary on grade 48 (code 1017/pay framework 20.8) in the Civil Service pay grade table scale; currently NOK 383,900 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (wage range 45–51).
For further information about the position please contact Ivar Aavatsmark, tel. +47 55 58 35 44 / e-mail ivar.aavatsmark@uni.no
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.
State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. Hence, the evaluation committee`s report will be disclosed (in full detail, and not anonymised) to all of the applicants.
Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.
The application should include a brief statement of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying.
Send electronic application, CV, certificates and diplomas (bachelor and master) to apply-cipr@uni.no, marked 2011/6257.
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2011
Overview
The Department of Mathematics has a vacancy for a research fellow in applied and computational mathematics for a period of 4 years from August 2011. The PhD position is within the activity "Simulation of strongly heterogeneous reservoirs". The activity contains mathematical and numerical modeling of two-phase flow in heterogeneous and fractured porous media. The tasks will include new model formulations and development, testing and analysis of new discretization methods, as well as simulation on realistic reservoir data.
The working location will be at Uni CIPR (Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research). Uni CIPR is a subsidiary of Uni Research AS, a research company affiliated to the University of Bergen.
Applicants must have achieved a master`s degree or equivalent in applied and computational mathematics or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme are met before appointment can be made.
Good knowledge in reservoir mechanics will be an advantage. Strong skills for written and oral communication is a prerequisite.
The research fellow must take part in the University`s approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module, will be worked out in collaboration with a supervisor.
In total, the fellowship period is 4 years. For positions with a 4-year duration 25 pct of the period will be designated to teaching and/or administrative duties. The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as research fellow or similar.
The teaching language will normally be Norwegian.
Starting salary on grade 48 (code 1017/pay framework 20.8) in the Civil Service pay grade table scale; currently NOK 383,900 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (wage range 45–51).
For further information about the position please contact Ivar Aavatsmark, tel. +47 55 58 35 44 / e-mail ivar.aavatsmark@uni.no
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.
State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. Hence, the evaluation committee`s report will be disclosed (in full detail, and not anonymised) to all of the applicants.
Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.
The application should include a brief statement of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying.
Send electronic application, CV, certificates and diplomas (bachelor and master) to apply-cipr@uni.no, marked 2011/6257.
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2011
[Italy-PhD] Open PhD positions at University of Bologna
Open PhD positions at University of Bologna
Overview
Ph.D Programmes ANNOUNCEMENT
First Call for applications
XXVII Cycle - Academic Year 2011/2012
DEADLINE: June 23rd 2011
DISCLAIMER:
The official and legally binding announcement is in Italian only. This document cannot be used for legal purposes and is only meant to provide information in English on the call for applications. Please refer to the official announcement published on: http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Ricerca/Dottorati+di+ricerca/bandiXXVII.htm.
Any changes and integrations will be made available at the above mentioned web page. No written communication shall be given about exam/interview dates, competition results and deadline for enrolment: publicity will be provided only by the above mentioned official website.
Art. 1 - Ph.D programmes
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna has published the announcement for the admission to the Ph.D programmes under the following Schools:
Scienze Economiche e Statistiche (Economics and Statistics) – Ph.D programmes in:
Economics – Coordinator Prof. Giacomo Calzolari
General Management – Coordinator Prof. Salvatore Torrisi
Statistics – Coordinator Prof. Daniela Cocchi
Scienze Matematiche Fisiche e Astronomiche (Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy) – Ph.D programmes in:
Astronomy – Coordinator Prof. Lauro Moscardini
Scienze Umanistiche (Humanities) – Ph.D programmes in:
Cinema, Music and Theatre – Coordinator Prof. Gugliemo Pescatore International Ph.D Programme in Cognitive Neuroscience – Prof. Elisabetta Ladavas Literary Philological Historical Cultures – Coordinator Prof. Renzo Tosi DESE- Les litteratures de l`Europe Unie / European Literatures – Coordinator Prof. Anna Soncini Science, Cognition and Technology (SCT) – Coordinator Prof. Giuliano Pancaldi History – Coordinator Prof. Maria Malatesta
All the information regarding the competition (research topics, number of positions, admission requirements, selection procedure and criteria) can be found in each Ph.D programme table (http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Ricerca/Dottorati+di+ricerca/bandiXXVII.htm).
Each course will start only if at least three students will enrol. The above mentioned XXVII Cycle doctoral programmes will start on 1st October 2011 and will have a duration of three years.
http://www.unibo.it/NR/rdonlyres/FE631A7E-0EA3-4C70-9500-7E6BC26CCA90/216551/FirstCallforapplications_27Cycle2.pdf
Overview
Ph.D Programmes ANNOUNCEMENT
First Call for applications
XXVII Cycle - Academic Year 2011/2012
DEADLINE: June 23rd 2011
DISCLAIMER:
The official and legally binding announcement is in Italian only. This document cannot be used for legal purposes and is only meant to provide information in English on the call for applications. Please refer to the official announcement published on: http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Ricerca/Dottorati+di+ricerca/bandiXXVII.htm.
Any changes and integrations will be made available at the above mentioned web page. No written communication shall be given about exam/interview dates, competition results and deadline for enrolment: publicity will be provided only by the above mentioned official website.
Art. 1 - Ph.D programmes
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna has published the announcement for the admission to the Ph.D programmes under the following Schools:
Scienze Economiche e Statistiche (Economics and Statistics) – Ph.D programmes in:
Economics – Coordinator Prof. Giacomo Calzolari
General Management – Coordinator Prof. Salvatore Torrisi
Statistics – Coordinator Prof. Daniela Cocchi
Scienze Matematiche Fisiche e Astronomiche (Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy) – Ph.D programmes in:
Astronomy – Coordinator Prof. Lauro Moscardini
Scienze Umanistiche (Humanities) – Ph.D programmes in:
Cinema, Music and Theatre – Coordinator Prof. Gugliemo Pescatore International Ph.D Programme in Cognitive Neuroscience – Prof. Elisabetta Ladavas Literary Philological Historical Cultures – Coordinator Prof. Renzo Tosi DESE- Les litteratures de l`Europe Unie / European Literatures – Coordinator Prof. Anna Soncini Science, Cognition and Technology (SCT) – Coordinator Prof. Giuliano Pancaldi History – Coordinator Prof. Maria Malatesta
All the information regarding the competition (research topics, number of positions, admission requirements, selection procedure and criteria) can be found in each Ph.D programme table (http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Ricerca/Dottorati+di+ricerca/bandiXXVII.htm).
Each course will start only if at least three students will enrol. The above mentioned XXVII Cycle doctoral programmes will start on 1st October 2011 and will have a duration of three years.
http://www.unibo.it/NR/rdonlyres/FE631A7E-0EA3-4C70-9500-7E6BC26CCA90/216551/FirstCallforapplications_27Cycle2.pdf
[Germany-PhD] 8 PhD Fellowships in Molecular and Chemical Ecology at IMPRS
8 PhD Fellowships in Molecular and Chemical Ecology at IMPRS
Overview
8 PhD Fellowships in Molecular and Chemical Ecology
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques" in Jena, Germany, is offering 8 PhD fellowships beginning in January 2012. Students holding a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, neuroethology or zoology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.
The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on plant-herbivore interactions; other ecologically relevant topics are also investigated. The IMPRS gives doctoral students the possibility to prepare for their doctoral degree in a 3-year structured program providing excellent research conditions. The degree will be granted by the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena. The courses are held in English.
Deadline for applications is June 26, 2011.
http://www.ice.mpg.de/ext/826.html
Overview
8 PhD Fellowships in Molecular and Chemical Ecology
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) "The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques" in Jena, Germany, is offering 8 PhD fellowships beginning in January 2012. Students holding a Master`s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, neuroethology or zoology, with a proven record of success in one of the disciplines and interest in examining ecological interactions are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.
The Research School is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research. The main focus is on plant-herbivore interactions; other ecologically relevant topics are also investigated. The IMPRS gives doctoral students the possibility to prepare for their doctoral degree in a 3-year structured program providing excellent research conditions. The degree will be granted by the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena. The courses are held in English.
Deadline for applications is June 26, 2011.
http://www.ice.mpg.de/ext/826.html
Monday, May 16, 2011
[UK-Postdoc] Postdoctoral Scientist at MRC National Institute for Medical Research
Postdoctoral Scientist at MRC National Institute for Medical Research
Overview
Division of Developmental Neurobiology
We are recruiting for a 3-year Postdoctoral position within the National Institute for Medical Research. Our laboratory studies molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating development and maintenance of midbrain dopaminergic neurons. Research topics include deciphering gene regulatory networks involved in the specification and differentiation of these neurons. These projects utilize combinations of neuroanatomy, cell biology, genetically engineered mouse models, genomic high-throughput techniques and in vitro culture systems including brain slice cultures. We are seeking innovative and highly motivated researchers with a PhD in Life Sciences, preferably in developmental biology or neurobiology. Experience with molecular biology is essential.
Contact Information:
Informal inquires should be addressed to Dr. Siew-Lan Ang via e-mail sang@nimr.mrc.ac.uk
Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, the MRC National Institute for Medical Research is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities, including genetic modification of mice, imaging, histology, and high throughput sequencing.
Salary range is from £27,513 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. MRC final salary Pension Scheme is available. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC20388.
Closing date: 6 June 2011
Overview
Division of Developmental Neurobiology
We are recruiting for a 3-year Postdoctoral position within the National Institute for Medical Research. Our laboratory studies molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating development and maintenance of midbrain dopaminergic neurons. Research topics include deciphering gene regulatory networks involved in the specification and differentiation of these neurons. These projects utilize combinations of neuroanatomy, cell biology, genetically engineered mouse models, genomic high-throughput techniques and in vitro culture systems including brain slice cultures. We are seeking innovative and highly motivated researchers with a PhD in Life Sciences, preferably in developmental biology or neurobiology. Experience with molecular biology is essential.
Contact Information:
Informal inquires should be addressed to Dr. Siew-Lan Ang via e-mail sang@nimr.mrc.ac.uk
Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, the MRC National Institute for Medical Research is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities, including genetic modification of mice, imaging, histology, and high throughput sequencing.
Salary range is from £27,513 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. MRC final salary Pension Scheme is available. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC20388.
Closing date: 6 June 2011
[Greece-Posdoct] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Exascale Computing Systems Research at Institute of Computer Science (ICS)
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Exascale Computing Systems Research at Institute of Computer Science (ICS)
Overview
Department: Computer Architecture and VLSI Systems Laboratory
Location: Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 Euros, commensurate with qualifications
Original Posting Web Page: http://www.ics.forth.gr/announcements.html
Keywords: exascale computing, parallel programming models, runtime systems for parallel programming
The CARV laboratory of the Institute of Computer Science at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas, is seeking applicants for postdoctoral positions to work on programming models, runtime support, and adaptation of scientific applications for Exascale computing systems. Having surpassed the Petaflop barrier, supercomputers are reaching for the Exaflop target, using millions of processor cores.
This challenge opens up numerous exciting opportunities in research at all layers of the software stack. The ideal candidate should have strong background in parallel programming and system software for parallel computing at all scales (chip-level, node-level, cluster-level), a strong publications record in central conferences in these areas, and experience in building systems software prototypes and parallel applications at scale. Outstanding postdoctoral candidates may be considered for tenure-track research positions at FORTH-ICS.
Required Skills: Documented research record in parallel programming and system software for parallel computing at all scales.
Desired Skills: Parallel programming using distributed-memory and shared-memory models (MPI, OpenMP, CUDA/OpenCL, PGAS languages), compiler and runtime support for parallel programming (in particular, techniques for scheduling and locality management), parallel application development and optimization on Petaflop-class supercomputers.
Education: A Ph.D in computer science, computer engineering, or related field is required. To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, including three names for references to Prof. Dimitris Nikolopoulos (EMAIL OBFUSCATED). For further technical inquiries, please contact Prof. Dimitris Nikolopoulos (EMAIL OBFUSCATED).
General info:
FORTH-ICS:http://www.ics.forth.gr
CARV:http://www.ics.forth.gr/carv/index.html
Crete: http://www.uoc.gr/crete/CRETE.html
Contact Information:
Send questions about this position to: Professor Dimitrios S. Nikolopoulos
Phone: +302810391657
Application Deadline: June 1, 2010
University/Research Lab: http://www.ics.forth.gr/
Overview
Department: Computer Architecture and VLSI Systems Laboratory
Location: Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 Euros, commensurate with qualifications
Original Posting Web Page: http://www.ics.forth.gr/announcements.html
Keywords: exascale computing, parallel programming models, runtime systems for parallel programming
The CARV laboratory of the Institute of Computer Science at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas, is seeking applicants for postdoctoral positions to work on programming models, runtime support, and adaptation of scientific applications for Exascale computing systems. Having surpassed the Petaflop barrier, supercomputers are reaching for the Exaflop target, using millions of processor cores.
This challenge opens up numerous exciting opportunities in research at all layers of the software stack. The ideal candidate should have strong background in parallel programming and system software for parallel computing at all scales (chip-level, node-level, cluster-level), a strong publications record in central conferences in these areas, and experience in building systems software prototypes and parallel applications at scale. Outstanding postdoctoral candidates may be considered for tenure-track research positions at FORTH-ICS.
Required Skills: Documented research record in parallel programming and system software for parallel computing at all scales.
Desired Skills: Parallel programming using distributed-memory and shared-memory models (MPI, OpenMP, CUDA/OpenCL, PGAS languages), compiler and runtime support for parallel programming (in particular, techniques for scheduling and locality management), parallel application development and optimization on Petaflop-class supercomputers.
Education: A Ph.D in computer science, computer engineering, or related field is required. To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, including three names for references to Prof. Dimitris Nikolopoulos (EMAIL OBFUSCATED). For further technical inquiries, please contact Prof. Dimitris Nikolopoulos (EMAIL OBFUSCATED).
General info:
FORTH-ICS:http://www.ics.forth.gr
CARV:http://www.ics.forth.gr/carv/index.html
Crete: http://www.uoc.gr/crete/CRETE.html
Contact Information:
Send questions about this position to: Professor Dimitrios S. Nikolopoulos
Phone: +302810391657
Application Deadline: June 1, 2010
University/Research Lab: http://www.ics.forth.gr/
[UK-PhD] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Carbon Dynamics at University of Central Lancashire
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Carbon Dynamics at University of Central Lancashire
Overview
The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), www.esd.ornl.gov, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), www.ornl.gov, has an immediate opening for a post doctoral research associate in soil carbon dynamics.
The post-doc will have the opportunity to design, execute, and analyze bench and field-scale experiments to better understand mechanisms controlling soil organic matter protection and stabilization. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated background and interest in plant root inputs to soil organic matter (SOM) pools, soil aggregate dynamics, and physio-chemical mechanisms that regulate carbon accrual in SOM fractions that range in chemistry and residence time. Process-level knowledge gained in these investigations will be incorporated into carbon models at local to global scales.
Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, interpretation, and publication of experimental and modeling results in high-visibility journals. Work will be conducted in collaboration with others having expertise in plant and microbial science, soil chemistry, carbon cycle science, and modeling. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and interest in integration of soil dynamics across temporal and spatial scales. The applicant will join others engaged in climate change research as part of the Consortium for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems (CSiTE; http://csite.esd.ornl.gov). The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Qualifications
Ph.D. required in Soil Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
Technical Questions
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Stan Wullschleger at wullschlegsd@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/prospective_students/files/INT-051Sim.pdf
Overview
The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), www.esd.ornl.gov, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), www.ornl.gov, has an immediate opening for a post doctoral research associate in soil carbon dynamics.
The post-doc will have the opportunity to design, execute, and analyze bench and field-scale experiments to better understand mechanisms controlling soil organic matter protection and stabilization. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated background and interest in plant root inputs to soil organic matter (SOM) pools, soil aggregate dynamics, and physio-chemical mechanisms that regulate carbon accrual in SOM fractions that range in chemistry and residence time. Process-level knowledge gained in these investigations will be incorporated into carbon models at local to global scales.
Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, interpretation, and publication of experimental and modeling results in high-visibility journals. Work will be conducted in collaboration with others having expertise in plant and microbial science, soil chemistry, carbon cycle science, and modeling. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and interest in integration of soil dynamics across temporal and spatial scales. The applicant will join others engaged in climate change research as part of the Consortium for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems (CSiTE; http://csite.esd.ornl.gov). The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Qualifications
Ph.D. required in Soil Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, or related field. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
Technical Questions
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Stan Wullschleger at wullschlegsd@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must apply online at www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/prospective_students/files/INT-051Sim.pdf
Saturday, May 14, 2011
[UK] Social Science Doctoral Training Centre Studentships 2011 at University of Plymouth
Social Science Doctoral Training Centre Studentships 2011 at University of Plymouth
Overview
The newly established University of Plymouth Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre is delighted to announce the availability of 5 PhD studentships. Successful applicants who are awarded a studentship will join a vibrant community of over 160 social science research students within the Doctoral Training Centre. The Doctoral Training Centre, in partnership with the University of Plymouth Graduate School, will provide students with an extensive research training programme covering both generic and discipline specific skills.
Topics for studentships
5 Studentships are available in any of the following social science disciplines: Criminology, Education, Human Geography, Management and Business Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, and Social Work. Applications are expected to demonstrate how they align to the relevant strategic research themes of the University and its associated research centres and networks. Interdisciplinary applications are particularly welcome. Further details about current University Research in each of the disciplines is listed below: University of Plymouth Research Themes: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research .
Plymouth Business School: We would welcome any applications in the fields of criminology and criminal justice; international studies; sustainable leadership, governance and policy; service and enterprise. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/faculties/pbs; http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/man and http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/law
Faculty of Education: We would welcome any applications in the areas of e-learning; early childhood and well-being; inclusion diversity & social justice; outdoor and experiential learning; professional theory and practice; science, technology and mathematics education. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/faculties/education
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences: We would welcome any applications in the field of Human Geography that align with the interests of the Centre for Research in Environment & Society. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/ceres
School of Psychology: We would welcome any applications that align with the interests of the Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cbcb.
We are particularly keen to receive applications on children`s moral judgements, political psychology and prejudice, children`s false memories, development of speech perception, mechanisms of psychotherapy, risk perception and risk-taking, or individual differences in thinking and reasoning.
School of Social Science and Social Work: Applications are welcome in the research areas of: cultural Industries; developmental disabilities research and education; health, mental health; parenting and child welfare; social exclusion; diversity and disadvantage. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/sssw
Please note: In addition to these 5 studentships, there is a PhD studentship in psychology to work on a specific project with Dr Patric Bach titled: “The predictive mirror: A cognitive neuroscience approach to social interaction in healthy and autistic individuals”. Further details on how to apply for this studentship are available from catherine.johnson@plymouth.ac.uk
Awards
Awards are available for three years full-time PhD study. Studentships will commence in October 2011 and will cover Home/EU tuition fees as well as a stipend of £13590 per annum.
Eligibility
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant social science discipline, and ideally a relevant Master`s degree.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on the standard postgraduate application form which can be found at: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pghowtoapply. In section 9 of the form (Funding Information) please ensure that you declare that you are applying for a Social Science DTC Studentship, and also indicate which subject area your proposal falls within. Applications must be accompanied by a research proposal (up to 4 pages) which makes it clear what the research ideas are; which subject area the proposal falls within and how the proposed topic aligns with the research interests and expertise of the relevant subject area within the University of Plymouth.
The deadline for applications is 3rd June 2011. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview. If applicants have not heard from us within five weeks of the deadline they should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Applications will be considered by the Doctoral Training Centre Committee which will make judgements based on evidence of the candidate`s research potential, the quality of the research proposal and relevance with regards to the research themes of the Schools within the Doctoral Training Centre.
Any queries or questions about the studentship application process can be directed to Professor Jane Seale, Director of the University of Plymouth Social Science DTC, at: jane.seale@plymouth.ac.uk
Overview
The newly established University of Plymouth Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre is delighted to announce the availability of 5 PhD studentships. Successful applicants who are awarded a studentship will join a vibrant community of over 160 social science research students within the Doctoral Training Centre. The Doctoral Training Centre, in partnership with the University of Plymouth Graduate School, will provide students with an extensive research training programme covering both generic and discipline specific skills.
Topics for studentships
5 Studentships are available in any of the following social science disciplines: Criminology, Education, Human Geography, Management and Business Studies, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, and Social Work. Applications are expected to demonstrate how they align to the relevant strategic research themes of the University and its associated research centres and networks. Interdisciplinary applications are particularly welcome. Further details about current University Research in each of the disciplines is listed below: University of Plymouth Research Themes: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research .
Plymouth Business School: We would welcome any applications in the fields of criminology and criminal justice; international studies; sustainable leadership, governance and policy; service and enterprise. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/faculties/pbs; http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/man and http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/law
Faculty of Education: We would welcome any applications in the areas of e-learning; early childhood and well-being; inclusion diversity & social justice; outdoor and experiential learning; professional theory and practice; science, technology and mathematics education. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/faculties/education
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences: We would welcome any applications in the field of Human Geography that align with the interests of the Centre for Research in Environment & Society. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/ceres
School of Psychology: We would welcome any applications that align with the interests of the Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cbcb.
We are particularly keen to receive applications on children`s moral judgements, political psychology and prejudice, children`s false memories, development of speech perception, mechanisms of psychotherapy, risk perception and risk-taking, or individual differences in thinking and reasoning.
School of Social Science and Social Work: Applications are welcome in the research areas of: cultural Industries; developmental disabilities research and education; health, mental health; parenting and child welfare; social exclusion; diversity and disadvantage. See: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/sssw
Please note: In addition to these 5 studentships, there is a PhD studentship in psychology to work on a specific project with Dr Patric Bach titled: “The predictive mirror: A cognitive neuroscience approach to social interaction in healthy and autistic individuals”. Further details on how to apply for this studentship are available from catherine.johnson@plymouth.ac.uk
Awards
Awards are available for three years full-time PhD study. Studentships will commence in October 2011 and will cover Home/EU tuition fees as well as a stipend of £13590 per annum.
Eligibility
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant social science discipline, and ideally a relevant Master`s degree.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on the standard postgraduate application form which can be found at: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pghowtoapply. In section 9 of the form (Funding Information) please ensure that you declare that you are applying for a Social Science DTC Studentship, and also indicate which subject area your proposal falls within. Applications must be accompanied by a research proposal (up to 4 pages) which makes it clear what the research ideas are; which subject area the proposal falls within and how the proposed topic aligns with the research interests and expertise of the relevant subject area within the University of Plymouth.
The deadline for applications is 3rd June 2011. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview. If applicants have not heard from us within five weeks of the deadline they should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Applications will be considered by the Doctoral Training Centre Committee which will make judgements based on evidence of the candidate`s research potential, the quality of the research proposal and relevance with regards to the research themes of the Schools within the Doctoral Training Centre.
Any queries or questions about the studentship application process can be directed to Professor Jane Seale, Director of the University of Plymouth Social Science DTC, at: jane.seale@plymouth.ac.uk
[UK-PhD] ESF-CUC PhD Studentship Opportunity in medicine at Plymouth University
ESF-CUC PhD Studentship Opportunity in medicine at Plymouth University
Overview
Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy: evaluating the effectiveness of a novel intervention, the dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses (DEFO).
We are seeking to award a PhD studentship entitled “Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy: evaluating the effectiveness of a novel intervention, the dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses”.
This studentship is based within the School of Health Profession, Faculty of Health and Education at Plymouth University and will be supervised by Dr Jenny Freeman, Professor Jonathan Marsden and Professor Robert Freeman (Peninsula Medical School of Medicine and Dentistry). It will be undertaken in close collaboration with DM Orthotics Ltd, Cornwall and NHS Maternity Units.
Description of the study
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is common in pregnancy, occurring in up to 70% of pregnant women. Of those affected, 25% have severe pain and 8% severe disability, such that the individual requires crutches or is unable to walk. Typically pelvic girdle pain is managed by the use of orthoses such as pelvic belts, which are thought to improve pelvic joint stability; the outcome in terms of pain reduction and improved function is, however, often poor. Recent systematic reviews highlight this limited evidence of effect and recommend that better designed studies to evaluate support belts are required. Recently, dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses (DEFO`s) have been developed for pelvic girdle pain management in athletes, with good effect. Two case reports in pregnant women with PGP provide preliminary evidence of benefits in terms of pain, function and comfort. We postulate that a customised DEFO may be more effective than other commercially available pelvic belts in managing pregnancy related PGP. This project offers you the unique opportunity to explore this hypothesis by undertaking a blinded randomised comparative clinical trial to determine relative effectiveness of this novel intervention compared to that of a standard pelvic belt, in reducing pregnancy related PGP. You will work in close collaboration with academic researchers (health care researchers and health economists), clinicians (obstetricians, midwives, physiotherapists and orthotists), and industry to develop and implement this clinically meaningful trial. You will be supported in learning all aspects of the research process, and will also have the opportunity to attend post-graduate modules to further assist this learning process.
Entry requirements
Applications are welcome from graduates with a first- or upper second-class degree in health sciences (such as medicine, physiotherapy or midwifery) or MSc in a related subject.
Funding
The studentship is supported for three years from 1 October 2011 and includes full Home/EU tuition fees and a stipend of £13,590 p.a. (tax free).
Application procedures
For an application form, and full details on how to apply, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate. In order to apply you will need to complete the standard postgraduate application form along with a covering letter detailing suitability for the individual studentship. In section 9 of the application form (Funding Information) please ensure that you declare that you are applying for an ESF-CUC Studentship. On completion send your application form to Alison Bendall by posted to Faculty of Health, Room 109, Nancy Astor Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA or email (alison.bendall@plymouth.ac.uk).
Further information on the terms and conditions of a PhD at the University of Plymouth can be found on www.plymouth.ac.uk/graduateschool. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jenny Freeman at jenny.freeman@plymouth.ac.uk. We strongly encourage you to make such contact prior to application.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 3 June 2011
We expect to short-list by mid-June and to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates on Friday 24th June 2011.
Overview
Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy: evaluating the effectiveness of a novel intervention, the dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses (DEFO).
We are seeking to award a PhD studentship entitled “Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy: evaluating the effectiveness of a novel intervention, the dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses”.
This studentship is based within the School of Health Profession, Faculty of Health and Education at Plymouth University and will be supervised by Dr Jenny Freeman, Professor Jonathan Marsden and Professor Robert Freeman (Peninsula Medical School of Medicine and Dentistry). It will be undertaken in close collaboration with DM Orthotics Ltd, Cornwall and NHS Maternity Units.
Description of the study
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is common in pregnancy, occurring in up to 70% of pregnant women. Of those affected, 25% have severe pain and 8% severe disability, such that the individual requires crutches or is unable to walk. Typically pelvic girdle pain is managed by the use of orthoses such as pelvic belts, which are thought to improve pelvic joint stability; the outcome in terms of pain reduction and improved function is, however, often poor. Recent systematic reviews highlight this limited evidence of effect and recommend that better designed studies to evaluate support belts are required. Recently, dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses (DEFO`s) have been developed for pelvic girdle pain management in athletes, with good effect. Two case reports in pregnant women with PGP provide preliminary evidence of benefits in terms of pain, function and comfort. We postulate that a customised DEFO may be more effective than other commercially available pelvic belts in managing pregnancy related PGP. This project offers you the unique opportunity to explore this hypothesis by undertaking a blinded randomised comparative clinical trial to determine relative effectiveness of this novel intervention compared to that of a standard pelvic belt, in reducing pregnancy related PGP. You will work in close collaboration with academic researchers (health care researchers and health economists), clinicians (obstetricians, midwives, physiotherapists and orthotists), and industry to develop and implement this clinically meaningful trial. You will be supported in learning all aspects of the research process, and will also have the opportunity to attend post-graduate modules to further assist this learning process.
Entry requirements
Applications are welcome from graduates with a first- or upper second-class degree in health sciences (such as medicine, physiotherapy or midwifery) or MSc in a related subject.
Funding
The studentship is supported for three years from 1 October 2011 and includes full Home/EU tuition fees and a stipend of £13,590 p.a. (tax free).
Application procedures
For an application form, and full details on how to apply, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate. In order to apply you will need to complete the standard postgraduate application form along with a covering letter detailing suitability for the individual studentship. In section 9 of the application form (Funding Information) please ensure that you declare that you are applying for an ESF-CUC Studentship. On completion send your application form to Alison Bendall by posted to Faculty of Health, Room 109, Nancy Astor Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA or email (alison.bendall@plymouth.ac.uk).
Further information on the terms and conditions of a PhD at the University of Plymouth can be found on www.plymouth.ac.uk/graduateschool. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jenny Freeman at jenny.freeman@plymouth.ac.uk. We strongly encourage you to make such contact prior to application.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 3 June 2011
We expect to short-list by mid-June and to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates on Friday 24th June 2011.
Friday, May 13, 2011
[Italy-PhD] 90 PhD positions in IT at Politecnico di Milano
90 PhD positions in IT at Politecnico di Milano
Overview
The Department of Electronics and Information is actively looking for applications from international students for the PhD program in Information Technology. The call of the competition for the admission to the XXVII cycle of the Doctoral Programs has been published on the website http://www.ricerca.polimi.it/index.php?id=4731
Deadline for the applications is May 25th, 2011. Detailed information about the PhD program in Information Technology is given at the link http://dottorato.iinfo.polimi.it/index.php?id=58
Teaching and all activities are in English. Among theses proposals (some of which described on http://dottorato.iinfo.polimi.it/index.php?id=28), some concern robotics topics. Please contact people working on Robotics at DEI for further information (Robotics and industrial automation, Autonomous robotics, and Computer vision and image analysis groups at http://www.dei.polimi.it/ricerca/sezioni/gruppi/index.php?idlang=eng. Andrea Bonarini and Paolo Rocco
To get in contact with current PhD students you can refer to the PhDDei association: http://ph.dei.polimi.it/
Administrative information: dottoratoinginfo@elet.polimi.it
Prof. Andrea Bonarini
Politecnico di Milano AI & Robotics Lab
Department of Electronics and Information
Politecnico di Milano - Italy
URL: http://www.dei.polimi.it/people/bonarini
Phone +39 02 2399 3525 Fax 3411 Secretary 3405
Overview
The Department of Electronics and Information is actively looking for applications from international students for the PhD program in Information Technology. The call of the competition for the admission to the XXVII cycle of the Doctoral Programs has been published on the website http://www.ricerca.polimi.it/index.php?id=4731
Deadline for the applications is May 25th, 2011. Detailed information about the PhD program in Information Technology is given at the link http://dottorato.iinfo.polimi.it/index.php?id=58
Teaching and all activities are in English. Among theses proposals (some of which described on http://dottorato.iinfo.polimi.it/index.php?id=28), some concern robotics topics. Please contact people working on Robotics at DEI for further information (Robotics and industrial automation, Autonomous robotics, and Computer vision and image analysis groups at http://www.dei.polimi.it/ricerca/sezioni/gruppi/index.php?idlang=eng. Andrea Bonarini and Paolo Rocco
To get in contact with current PhD students you can refer to the PhDDei association: http://ph.dei.polimi.it/
Administrative information: dottoratoinginfo@elet.polimi.it
Prof. Andrea Bonarini
Politecnico di Milano AI & Robotics Lab
Department of Electronics and Information
Politecnico di Milano - Italy
URL: http://www.dei.polimi.it/people/bonarini
Phone +39 02 2399 3525 Fax 3411 Secretary 3405
[Brazil-PhD] PhD and Postdoc Positions at INF-UFRGS
PhD and Postdoc Positions at INF-UFRGS
Overview
A number of PhD scholarships are available at the Institute of Informatics of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (http://www.inf.ufrgs.br), in Porto Alegre, Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Alegre). Applications are welcome in most areas of research in Computer Science. Prof. Ana Bazzan is seeking outstanding applicants interested in research on Multiagent learning, Traffic Simulation, and Coordination & Task Allocation; Prof. Rafael Bordini is seeking outstanding applicants interested in Formal Verification of Multi-Agent Systems, Multi-Agent Oriented Programming, and Development of Autonomous Software Applications.
The most promising applicants, regardless of research area, are selected by the Post-graduate Programme in Computing (http://ppgc.inf.ufrgs.br) to receive the available scholarships (including a stipend of about 1200 USD pcm, which is over 3 times the minimum wage in Brazil). Deadline for application is 2nd of June and applications should be made at: http://inf.ufrgs.br/ppgc/applying-en/
We are also interested in post-doc research associates in those same areas of research. In Brazil, there is a number of opportunities for funding post-doc positions but it requires applying to the funding agencies on an individual basis. Researchers who recently finished or are about to finish a PhD in the topics above in well-known research groups in the area of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems are encouraged to contact Prof. Ana Bazzan (bazzan@inf.ufrgs.br) or Prof. Rafael Bordini (r.bordini@inf.ufrgs.br) to discuss common interests for submitting a joint post-doc grant proposal.
Overview
A number of PhD scholarships are available at the Institute of Informatics of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (http://www.inf.ufrgs.br), in Porto Alegre, Brazil (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Alegre). Applications are welcome in most areas of research in Computer Science. Prof. Ana Bazzan is seeking outstanding applicants interested in research on Multiagent learning, Traffic Simulation, and Coordination & Task Allocation; Prof. Rafael Bordini is seeking outstanding applicants interested in Formal Verification of Multi-Agent Systems, Multi-Agent Oriented Programming, and Development of Autonomous Software Applications.
The most promising applicants, regardless of research area, are selected by the Post-graduate Programme in Computing (http://ppgc.inf.ufrgs.br) to receive the available scholarships (including a stipend of about 1200 USD pcm, which is over 3 times the minimum wage in Brazil). Deadline for application is 2nd of June and applications should be made at: http://inf.ufrgs.br/ppgc/applying-en/
We are also interested in post-doc research associates in those same areas of research. In Brazil, there is a number of opportunities for funding post-doc positions but it requires applying to the funding agencies on an individual basis. Researchers who recently finished or are about to finish a PhD in the topics above in well-known research groups in the area of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems are encouraged to contact Prof. Ana Bazzan (bazzan@inf.ufrgs.br) or Prof. Rafael Bordini (r.bordini@inf.ufrgs.br) to discuss common interests for submitting a joint post-doc grant proposal.
[Austria-Postdoc] Postdoc position on Biotechnology/ cell culture tech at ACIB Austria
Postdoc position on Biotechnology/ cell culture tech at ACIB Austria
Overview
Post doctoral position on Development of a metabolic model for Chinese Hamster Ovary cells
Post doctoral position on Development of a metabolic model for Chinese Hamster Ovary cells.
The Austrian Centre of Biotechnology (ACIB, www.acib.at) in Vienna has a long term programme on optimization of Chinese Hamster Ovary cells and their use in biotechnological production of therapeutic proteins. In the current project a model should be developed on the metabolism of these important cells that can be used for rapid process and media development by the industry.
The appropriate candidate should have a background in biotechnology, analytical chemistry, animal cell culture technology and / or modeling.
Please send your application documents (inlcuding reference number) via e-mail to jobs@acib.at.
Deadline May, 15th 2011
Ref.No. 09_2011
Apply to jobs@acib.at
Overview
Post doctoral position on Development of a metabolic model for Chinese Hamster Ovary cells
Post doctoral position on Development of a metabolic model for Chinese Hamster Ovary cells.
The Austrian Centre of Biotechnology (ACIB, www.acib.at) in Vienna has a long term programme on optimization of Chinese Hamster Ovary cells and their use in biotechnological production of therapeutic proteins. In the current project a model should be developed on the metabolism of these important cells that can be used for rapid process and media development by the industry.
The appropriate candidate should have a background in biotechnology, analytical chemistry, animal cell culture technology and / or modeling.
Please send your application documents (inlcuding reference number) via e-mail to jobs@acib.at.
Deadline May, 15th 2011
Ref.No. 09_2011
Apply to jobs@acib.at
[Norway-Postdoc] 2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Law at University of Oslo
2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Law at University of Oslo
Overview
Two posts as postdoctoral research fellow in Law are available at the Faculty of Law.
Applicants are asked to set out how their research issues relate to the department`s priorities and to the priorities of the research groups.
The fellowships are for a period of up to four years with teaching duties of 25 % of the post, alternativly for three years with 10 % teaching duties. Postdoctoral research fellows who are appointed for a period of four years are expected to acquire basic pedagogical competency in the course of their fellowship period within the duty component of 25 %.
Qualifications and Personal Skills
Applicants must hold degrees equivalent to a Norwegian master and doctoral degree in Law. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date.
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the project within the given time frame. Short-listed applicants may be called for an interview at the University of Oslo.
Candidates with research interests related to the faculty`s scholarly programmes will be preferred when applicants are otherwise equally well qualified.
We offer
salary based on salary level 57-65 (448 200 - 519 500 NOK)
a challenging and friendly working environment
favourable pension arrangement
attractive welfare arrangements
workout during hours, 1,5 h pr week
Submissions
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines. Applicants must submit a project proposal (5-10 pages), including a time schedule, for the qualifying work. It is a requirement that the applicant will be able to complete the project in course of the period of appointment. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.
The applicant must submit:
a letter of application
project proposal, including a progress plan
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
a complete list of publications
copies of educational certificates and diplomas. Foreign diplomas must be provided in the original language as well as in an English translation. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University grading system.
up to 3 scholarly publications. If the publications are written by more than one author, a declaration of authorship and of the contribution of the applicant should be submitted.
Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. See guidelines for appointments to postdoctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo for more information.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: May 24, 2011
Reference number: 2011/3007
Home page: http://www.jus.uio.no/
Contacts: Dekan Hans Petter Graver
Telephone: +47 22 85 97 39
Prodekan Inger Johanne Sand
Telephone: +47 22 85 02 13
Send application
Overview
Two posts as postdoctoral research fellow in Law are available at the Faculty of Law.
Applicants are asked to set out how their research issues relate to the department`s priorities and to the priorities of the research groups.
The fellowships are for a period of up to four years with teaching duties of 25 % of the post, alternativly for three years with 10 % teaching duties. Postdoctoral research fellows who are appointed for a period of four years are expected to acquire basic pedagogical competency in the course of their fellowship period within the duty component of 25 %.
Qualifications and Personal Skills
Applicants must hold degrees equivalent to a Norwegian master and doctoral degree in Law. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date.
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description and on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the project within the given time frame. Short-listed applicants may be called for an interview at the University of Oslo.
Candidates with research interests related to the faculty`s scholarly programmes will be preferred when applicants are otherwise equally well qualified.
We offer
salary based on salary level 57-65 (448 200 - 519 500 NOK)
a challenging and friendly working environment
favourable pension arrangement
attractive welfare arrangements
workout during hours, 1,5 h pr week
Submissions
The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines. Applicants must submit a project proposal (5-10 pages), including a time schedule, for the qualifying work. It is a requirement that the applicant will be able to complete the project in course of the period of appointment. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.
The applicant must submit:
a letter of application
project proposal, including a progress plan
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
a complete list of publications
copies of educational certificates and diplomas. Foreign diplomas must be provided in the original language as well as in an English translation. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University grading system.
up to 3 scholarly publications. If the publications are written by more than one author, a declaration of authorship and of the contribution of the applicant should be submitted.
Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. See guidelines for appointments to postdoctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo for more information.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: May 24, 2011
Reference number: 2011/3007
Home page: http://www.jus.uio.no/
Contacts: Dekan Hans Petter Graver
Telephone: +47 22 85 97 39
Prodekan Inger Johanne Sand
Telephone: +47 22 85 02 13
Send application
[Sweden-PhD] PhD student in Economics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
PhD student in Economics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Overview
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Division of Economics.
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum of topics within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13 344 full-time equivalent students, of whom 6 955 are at Bachelor (first) level, while 5 545 are at Master (second) level. In addition, 1 314 are full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3 900 employees.
The School of Architecture and built environment focuses on future of our societies, on how our cities, buildings and infrastructure should be designed. We study growth, technology and environment, as well as ethical considerations and risks. Our curriculum and our research are based on several academic disciplines: engineering and the technical sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences.
The Division of Economics
The Division of Economics organizes and carries out education and studies in economics with a special focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, productivity and growth. The ambition is to provide a deeper understanding of the interdependencies between innovations and economic development. Special attention is paid to how R&D, innovation, and entrepreneurship may influence economic growth, to develop models and methods to examine such influences, and to provide policy-relevant characterizations of innovation and entrepreneurial processes. The research is oriented towards problems that can be approached by means of quantitative methods and that allow for collaboration with international research centres. The Division of Economics carries out research in close collaboration with CESIS (Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation Studies). Read more about our research at: www.kth.se/abe/inst/fob/avd/economics and www.cesis.se
Description of the research area
As a PhD student in economics, you are expected to carry out research in the fields of entrepreneurship, international business and industrial economics. This research area focuses on how and why entrepreneurship and innovation influence the dynamics, growth and societal prosperity in an internationalized and highly competitive environment. The role of entrepreneurs in exploiting and diffusing knowledge, their role in innovative processes, and how entrepreneurs are essential in the process of converting knowledge into societally viable goods and services are addressed. Furthermore, the driving forces and incentives that promote entrepreneurial activities, within a region or a nation are analyzed. You will have the opportunity to specialize in this area according to your research interests. Please indicate your specific research interests in your application.
Qualifications/eligibility
Admission to our PhD programme requires a Masters degree in Economics. For Ph.D. studies to be successful, it is necessary to have a high degree of motivation for scientific research, well developed analytical capacity, ability to work independently, good communication abilities and excellent knowledge of written and oral English.
Employment
Form of employment: Time limited
Start time: According to agreement
Application
Applications by e-mail should be sent to registrator: registrator.fob@abe.kth.se
The application should include the following documents:
Curriculum vitae,
Transcripts of college/university degrees
Brief summary of why the applicant wants to pursue a Ph.D. position
Latest day of application: May, 20th 2011
Reference number: A-2011-0193
The reference number shall be stated in your application
Contact
Kristina Nyström, Head of Division of Economics
Phone: 08-790 95 98
kristina.nystrom@abe.kth.se
Pontus Braunerhjelm, Professor
Phone: 08-790 91 14, 0709-320189
pontus.braunerhjelm@abe.kth.se
Overview
The School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Division of Economics.
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum of topics within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13 344 full-time equivalent students, of whom 6 955 are at Bachelor (first) level, while 5 545 are at Master (second) level. In addition, 1 314 are full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3 900 employees.
The School of Architecture and built environment focuses on future of our societies, on how our cities, buildings and infrastructure should be designed. We study growth, technology and environment, as well as ethical considerations and risks. Our curriculum and our research are based on several academic disciplines: engineering and the technical sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences.
The Division of Economics
The Division of Economics organizes and carries out education and studies in economics with a special focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, productivity and growth. The ambition is to provide a deeper understanding of the interdependencies between innovations and economic development. Special attention is paid to how R&D, innovation, and entrepreneurship may influence economic growth, to develop models and methods to examine such influences, and to provide policy-relevant characterizations of innovation and entrepreneurial processes. The research is oriented towards problems that can be approached by means of quantitative methods and that allow for collaboration with international research centres. The Division of Economics carries out research in close collaboration with CESIS (Centre of Excellence for Science and Innovation Studies). Read more about our research at: www.kth.se/abe/inst/fob/avd/economics and www.cesis.se
Description of the research area
As a PhD student in economics, you are expected to carry out research in the fields of entrepreneurship, international business and industrial economics. This research area focuses on how and why entrepreneurship and innovation influence the dynamics, growth and societal prosperity in an internationalized and highly competitive environment. The role of entrepreneurs in exploiting and diffusing knowledge, their role in innovative processes, and how entrepreneurs are essential in the process of converting knowledge into societally viable goods and services are addressed. Furthermore, the driving forces and incentives that promote entrepreneurial activities, within a region or a nation are analyzed. You will have the opportunity to specialize in this area according to your research interests. Please indicate your specific research interests in your application.
Qualifications/eligibility
Admission to our PhD programme requires a Masters degree in Economics. For Ph.D. studies to be successful, it is necessary to have a high degree of motivation for scientific research, well developed analytical capacity, ability to work independently, good communication abilities and excellent knowledge of written and oral English.
Employment
Form of employment: Time limited
Start time: According to agreement
Application
Applications by e-mail should be sent to registrator: registrator.fob@abe.kth.se
The application should include the following documents:
Curriculum vitae,
Transcripts of college/university degrees
Brief summary of why the applicant wants to pursue a Ph.D. position
Latest day of application: May, 20th 2011
Reference number: A-2011-0193
The reference number shall be stated in your application
Contact
Kristina Nyström, Head of Division of Economics
Phone: 08-790 95 98
kristina.nystrom@abe.kth.se
Pontus Braunerhjelm, Professor
Phone: 08-790 91 14, 0709-320189
pontus.braunerhjelm@abe.kth.se
[Sweden-PhD] PhD in Geobiosshere science at Lund University
PhD in Geobiosshere science at Lund University
Overview
Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 2012-08-14
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences (Geology Unit), Lund
First day of employment: 2011-08-15
Official Records Number: NPA 2011/199
Job assignments
Biogeochemical cycling of silica in Arctic ecosystems
High latitude continental ecosystems are well known as important reservoirs of organic carbon in tundra and boreal soils. Sedges and grasses account for an important part of these circumpolar carbon stores and are also recognized as accumulating vast quantities of amorphous silica. Information about the quantity, quality and characteristics of the amorphous silica accumulated in high latitude ecosystems is lacking.
These ecosystems are hypothesized to contain globally significant quantities of amorphous silica. In a warming climate as we are experiencing today, the area of permafrost is likely to be significantly reduced with potentially large quantities of dissolved silicate released during organic matter decomposition along with the nutrients N and P. Knowledge concerning changes in the flux of Si, N and P from the continents have a major bearing on ocean productivity and eventual burial of carbon in the deep ocean.
The Ph.D. project will investigate the amorphous silica content from Arctic ecosystems, particularly in boreal and tundra ecosystems. In addition, the project will link these amorphous silica stocks to those of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. The Ph.D. thesis will ultimately revolve around the concept of carbon and silica stocks in Arctic ecosystems, the interpretation of these stocks in the context of climate change and permafrost thawing and the interactions with other nutrient cycles.
The project will be carried out within the framework of DEFROST, a Nordic Center of Excellence http://www.ncoe-defrost.org and is financed by the Swedish Science Council (VR).
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
The applicants are expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or equivalent) in natural sciences. A degree in subjects like Geology, Geochemistry, Geography or Aquatic Ecology is preferable. Documented experience in field studies is an advantage. Experience of scientific publication in English is an asset.
Basis of Assessment
Regulations for Ph.D. positions will be found in SFS regulations 1998:80 (in Swedish). This position can only be appointed to a person eligible for postgraduate studies. Particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant`s ability to successfully complete postgraduate studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits. Apart from postgraduate education, the successful applicant may be assigned other duties within undergraduate teaching, research, and administrative work according to special regulations.
Additional Information
The Ph.D. studies are 4 years full time. The starting date is negotiable, but the project should commence during spring. Applications for this position should include a letter stating the reasons why you are applying to this particular position and a statement of motivation on why you want to undertake a Ph.D., a CV with general personal information and details of previous study/work record.
Deadline : May, 20th 2011
Overview
Type of employment: Limit of tenure, 2012-08-14
Extent: 100 %
Location: Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences (Geology Unit), Lund
First day of employment: 2011-08-15
Official Records Number: NPA 2011/199
Job assignments
Biogeochemical cycling of silica in Arctic ecosystems
High latitude continental ecosystems are well known as important reservoirs of organic carbon in tundra and boreal soils. Sedges and grasses account for an important part of these circumpolar carbon stores and are also recognized as accumulating vast quantities of amorphous silica. Information about the quantity, quality and characteristics of the amorphous silica accumulated in high latitude ecosystems is lacking.
These ecosystems are hypothesized to contain globally significant quantities of amorphous silica. In a warming climate as we are experiencing today, the area of permafrost is likely to be significantly reduced with potentially large quantities of dissolved silicate released during organic matter decomposition along with the nutrients N and P. Knowledge concerning changes in the flux of Si, N and P from the continents have a major bearing on ocean productivity and eventual burial of carbon in the deep ocean.
The Ph.D. project will investigate the amorphous silica content from Arctic ecosystems, particularly in boreal and tundra ecosystems. In addition, the project will link these amorphous silica stocks to those of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. The Ph.D. thesis will ultimately revolve around the concept of carbon and silica stocks in Arctic ecosystems, the interpretation of these stocks in the context of climate change and permafrost thawing and the interactions with other nutrient cycles.
The project will be carried out within the framework of DEFROST, a Nordic Center of Excellence http://www.ncoe-defrost.org and is financed by the Swedish Science Council (VR).
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
The applicants are expected to hold a university degree (preferably MSc. or equivalent) in natural sciences. A degree in subjects like Geology, Geochemistry, Geography or Aquatic Ecology is preferable. Documented experience in field studies is an advantage. Experience of scientific publication in English is an asset.
Basis of Assessment
Regulations for Ph.D. positions will be found in SFS regulations 1998:80 (in Swedish). This position can only be appointed to a person eligible for postgraduate studies. Particular emphasis for admission shall be placed upon the applicant`s ability to successfully complete postgraduate studies, as indicated by academic qualifications and merits. Apart from postgraduate education, the successful applicant may be assigned other duties within undergraduate teaching, research, and administrative work according to special regulations.
Additional Information
The Ph.D. studies are 4 years full time. The starting date is negotiable, but the project should commence during spring. Applications for this position should include a letter stating the reasons why you are applying to this particular position and a statement of motivation on why you want to undertake a Ph.D., a CV with general personal information and details of previous study/work record.
Deadline : May, 20th 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
[Portugal-PostDoc] 2 Post Doctoral Positions in Mathematical Physics at The University of Lisbon
2 Post Doctoral Positions in Mathematical Physics at The University of Lisbon
Overview
The Group of Mathematical Physics of the University of Lisbon (gfm.cii.fc.ul.pt/en), Portugal, invites applications for two research post-doctoral positions in Mathematics within the scope of the following Portuguese Science Foundation project.
Eigenvalues of the Laplacian: analytic, geometric and computational aspects (PTDC/MAT/101007/2008)
Positions are for one year, starting before the end of January 2012, and they might be extended for a second year upon mutual agreement – the extension will be dependent on the existence of extra funding. The salary is 17 940 euros/yr (tax free), and there are no teaching duties associated with the position. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics (or equivalent) obtained preferably after January 1, 2008 and must show very strong research promise in (at least) one of the relevant areas for the project:
Laplacian, Schrödinger and related operators
Spectral geometry
Numerical analysis applied to shape optimization
Please send a curriculum vitae, reprints, preprints, dissertation abstract, and a research statement (of no more than 1,000 words) to :
Patrícia Paraíba
Complexo Interdisciplinar
Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 2, P-1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
tel: +351 21 790 47 39, fax: +351 21 795 42 88
e–mail: patricia@cii.fc.ul.pt
Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the same address. To ensure full consideration, complete application packages should be received by May 31, 2011, when the review of applications begins. The process continues until both positions have been filled.
The Group of Mathematical Physics is devoted to scientific excellence and has been ranked as one of the best Portuguese research units in Mathematics in all international evaluations. The selection of candidates will be performed strictly according to this scientific policy. Additional information about the group and the positions may be found at www.ciul.ul.pt/∼freitas/projecteig2009.html.
For any questions regarding the position please e–mail Prof. Pedro Freitas (freitas@cii.fc.ul.pt).
Overview
The Group of Mathematical Physics of the University of Lisbon (gfm.cii.fc.ul.pt/en), Portugal, invites applications for two research post-doctoral positions in Mathematics within the scope of the following Portuguese Science Foundation project.
Eigenvalues of the Laplacian: analytic, geometric and computational aspects (PTDC/MAT/101007/2008)
Positions are for one year, starting before the end of January 2012, and they might be extended for a second year upon mutual agreement – the extension will be dependent on the existence of extra funding. The salary is 17 940 euros/yr (tax free), and there are no teaching duties associated with the position. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics (or equivalent) obtained preferably after January 1, 2008 and must show very strong research promise in (at least) one of the relevant areas for the project:
Laplacian, Schrödinger and related operators
Spectral geometry
Numerical analysis applied to shape optimization
Please send a curriculum vitae, reprints, preprints, dissertation abstract, and a research statement (of no more than 1,000 words) to :
Patrícia Paraíba
Complexo Interdisciplinar
Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 2, P-1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
tel: +351 21 790 47 39, fax: +351 21 795 42 88
e–mail: patricia@cii.fc.ul.pt
Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the same address. To ensure full consideration, complete application packages should be received by May 31, 2011, when the review of applications begins. The process continues until both positions have been filled.
The Group of Mathematical Physics is devoted to scientific excellence and has been ranked as one of the best Portuguese research units in Mathematics in all international evaluations. The selection of candidates will be performed strictly according to this scientific policy. Additional information about the group and the positions may be found at www.ciul.ul.pt/∼freitas/projecteig2009.html.
For any questions regarding the position please e–mail Prof. Pedro Freitas (freitas@cii.fc.ul.pt).
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