Free Education and Free Scholarship

Free Education for Undergraduate Scholarship Program at Canada / China

2009-01-30T10:28:00.001+07:00

CSSC is proud to provide scholarships for students wishing to attend the joint business administration degree program offered by Canada’s Athabasca University (AU) and China’s Soochow University(SU).
For study in: North America, As
Field of Study: Business Management / Finance
Available to: Worldwide
Award Amount: US $2100 - $4200

For further information please contact:

110-6545 Bonsor Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5H 4N3
Canada

Scholarship Administrator
Phone (604) 438-7538
Fax (604) 434-6717
URL http://www.50005.com

Free Education / Scholarships for Doctoral Study in Computer Science at UK

2009-01-28T08:35:00.001+07:00

UK - Oxford University Computing Laboratory
The Computing Laboratory invites applications for full and partial scholarships for D.Phil. (Doctor of Philosophy) study to commence in October 2009.

Application deadline: 23 January 2009

The Computing Laboratory is among the world’s leading Computer Science departments. It is a centre for research in computer science, numerical analysis, computational biology, quantum computation, computational linguistics, and information systems, supported by £27M of research grants from research councils, EU and industry. Our students obtain an outstanding education in computer science through a variety of undergraduate and graduate programmes, including a part-time, professional programme in software engineering.
The Laboratory’s research strength derives from its firm grounding in core Computer Science disciplines, a high degree of mathematical sophistication among its researchers, and its committed engagement with applications and interdisciplinary work. Over the past several years we have significantly broadened the spectrum of computing research in the Laboratory. The intake of graduate students has substantially increased, and we now have over 100 graduate research students.

The scholarships available for full-time D.Phil. study include EPSRC Doctoral Training Awards (DTA), Clarendon scholarships and departmental awards. DTA scholarships are of three and a half years’ duration and include college and university fees and maintenance of at least £12,940 per annum. Full DTA awards are available to home students or EU students who studied in the UK for three years previously. Partial (fees only) DTA awards are available to EU students. Departmental awards are typically partial and carry no nationality restrictions. Clarendon scholarships are for three years, are partial (fees or maintenance) or full and are open to all international (non-UK/non-EU) students. In addition, a broad range of scholarships are available at Oxford, for example Commonwealth, KC Wong and Scatcherd European (nationality and course restrictions apply).

There are three application deadlines, 21 November 2008, 23 January 2009 and 13 March 2009. Scholarship applications must be received by 23 January 2009 at the latest to be considered for 2009 start. The scholarships are highly competitive. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and decisions are expected in March 2009. If additional D.Phil. studentships become available they will be advertised here.

Click here for more details and application details (.pdf)

Further information is available from: graduate.admissions@comlab.ox.ac.uk

Click here to download the poster (.pdf)

Website: http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/

Free Education for Graduate Program (PGP) at Ritsumeikan University, Japan

2009-01-23T13:49:00.002+07:00

Ritsumeikan University
APPLICATION GUIDELINES (PGP) 2009
The Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (MONBUKAGAKUSHO)
HOST UNIVERSITY RECOMMENDATION SCHOLARSHIP
"The International Priority Graduate Program (PGP)"

The Monbukagakusho offers scholarships to international students with recommendations from their host universities under the following guidelines:

ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS
1) Applicants must be graduate students who will newly enter Japan for the purpose of study.
2) Nationality: Applicants must have nationality of a country that is recognized by the Japanese government as of April 1, 2009.
3) Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1974.
4) Educational Qualifications: Applicants must have at least an undergraduate degree.
5) Major Fields: Applicants must specialize in the same or related field as their area of study in their home university. It must also be a field in which the applicant can receive supervision and guidance at the institution where the applicant has been admitted.
6) Language: All courses at this program are conducted in English. Applicants must possess a sufficiently high level of English proficiency to be able to take classes in English.
7) Health: Applicants must be in both good physical and mental health.
8) Arrival in Japan: Applicants must arrive in Japan on the date designated by the host institution in mid-September, 2009. Applicants will be notified of further details regarding arrival in Japan at a later date. Neither travel allowances nor lump-sums will be provided in cases where travel to Japan is not possible between the designated dates.
9) Application Deadline: Ritsumeikan will undertake preliminary screening of applications prior to forwarding them to the Monbukagakusho (in addition to other documents prepared by the university). Completed applications must be submitted with all necessary documents to the Ritsumeikan University International Center at Kinugasa Campus or Biwako-Kusatsu Campus, depending upon the Graduate School you are applying to (address written below) by February 8, 2009. Faxes are also acceptable, however, all original documents must arrive at the respective Office of International Education by the above date.

More information, visit:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/international_programs/grad_programs/pgp/application_ pgp.shtml

Free Education / Scholarships for Developing Countries at ETH Zurich, Switzerland

2009-01-22T13:39:00.002+07:00

Doctoral Scholarships for Developing Countries in Switzerland 2009 by Sawiris Scholarships

The Sawiris Scholarships promote doctoral research for the benefit of developing countries. The projects have to be innovative and develop a method or product, which is directly relevant for improving the livelihoods of poor people in developing countries.

The application procedure varies depending on the relationship that the doctoral candidate has with the ETH Zurich.

Criteria for candidates without link to the ETH Zurich:

Eligibility
To be admitted to the selection process, the application has to fulfil the following requirements:

The candidate
1.Preference will be given to citizens of least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.
2.The entrance requirements for doctoral studies at the ETH Zurich have to be fulfilled. http://www.rektorat.ethz.ch/doctorate/application/who/index_EN
3.Experience in the selected research area is required.

The research project
1.The proposal is of high scientific quality.
2.The research topic is innovative and relevant for development.
3.The ecological, socio-economic and cultural context has been taken into account.
4.Reasonable results can be expected in the given timeframe.
5.The expected impact of the research is high for the intended target group.

The partnership
1. Projects involving a research partner from a developing country have to be based on the KFPE principles.
2. All partners have been involved in project formulation and development.
3. All partners make a substantial in-kind or cash commitment.
4. The project is integrated into the general activities of the involved institutions.
5. Preference will be given to projects with partners in least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification.

Application procedure
For candidates who do not yet have a supervisor at the ETH Zurich the application procedure consists of two steps.

First step – The candidate has to submit a concept note (details see below) to the North-South Centre. The deadline for submitting concept notes is June 30. In case that a suitable supervisor at the ETH Zurich can be identified and that he/she is ready to accept the candidate as a doctoral student, the supervisor can submit the full proposal.

Second step – Full proposals can be submitted to the North-South Centre by the supervising ETH professor once a year. The deadline is February 15 of the subsequent year.

Concept note
1.The proposed research has to be concerned with the development of a method or product, which is directly relevant to poor people in developing countries.
2.The research topic has to be within the thematic scope of ETH Zurich.
3.A potential research group at the ETH Zurich, where the proposed research could be embedded, has to be identified. http://www.ethz.ch/research/index_EN
4.The CV of the candidate and three references have to be provided.
5.The research outline should not exceed 3000 characters (with spaces).
6.Relevant own publications or relevant earlier activities by the candidate should be indicated.

Full proposal
A scholarship of CHF 150,000 can be granted per proposal for a period of three years. The application in electronic form has to be submitted by the professor of the ETH Zurich who has accepted to supervise the candidate. The proposal of maximum 15 pages has to include the following information:

Proposal
Cover page including executive summary
Clearly defined and justified objectives
Problem definition, state of research (own and others) and references (to be included into appendix)
Project description, hypotheses, innovativeness of the research, research methodology, and corresponding logical framework matrix.
Description of the institutional framework and partnership, explaining the contribution of all involved partners (if applicable)
Supervision and backstopping
Work plan with milestones
Critical assessment of chances and risks
Expected results and strategy for their implementation (method or product to be developed and its relevance to end users)
Detailed budget for each year of the scholarship, differentiating all funding sources including those of the ETH chair and partner contributions (financial or in-kind)

Appendix
1.Letters of support from all involved partner institutions
2.Motivation letter with career intentions of the candidate
3.CV of the candidate with references
4.List of 5 independent reviewers
5.Personal references

Selection procedure and reporting
1.The proposals will first be reviewed by independent scientists of the relevant field and then evaluated by the expanded subcommittee grants of the North-South Centre as specified in the contract with the Sawiris Foundation.
2.The candidates of all accepted projects will be informed about the contractual requirements and reporting procedures (technical and financial).

Further Scholarship Infomation and Information
http://www.northsouth.ethz.ch/services/funding/sawiris

Free Education for PhD Opportunity on Psychology at University of Birmingham, UK

2009-01-21T13:34:00.001+07:00

University of Birmingham, School of Psychology
Up to 10 PhD Studentships available for October 2009

The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham is the 3rd highest ranking department for research in the UK. We seek excellent applicants for up to 10 University and Research Council funded research studentships for students wishing to start a research degree in October. The admissions process runs throughout the academic year, but we particularly encourage applications to be made by 16/03/09.

These studentships are available in any of the areas covered by the School of Psychology`s three major subject groupings:
(i) Behavioural Neuroscience (neuroimaging, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, cognitive neurophysiology)
(ii) Developmental, Social and Applied Psychology (developmental psychology, forensic, clinical, social cognition)
(iii) Language, Cognition and Perception (visual perception, reading, speech and gesture production)
Further details on the research groupings can be found here:
http://www.psychology.bham.ac.uk/research

More detailed descriptions of the research interests of our staff can be found here:
http://psychology-people.bham.ac.uk/people-pages/staff.php

The studentships pay the tuition fee and a maintenance allowance currently £12,940 per annum. Home and international students are eligible to be considered for these studentships. Tuition fees for non-EU overseas applicants will be paid at the home tuition fee rate.

Applications and further details can be obtained from:
Mrs Parveen Chahal,
Course Administrator
Telephone: 0121 414 4906
Email: p.k.chahal@bham.ac.uk

Free Education for PhD in Land and Water System Innovations at Delft University of Technology, Netherland

2009-01-21T13:27:00.000+07:00

PhD in Land and Water System Innovations at Delft University of Technology

Recently, an interdisciplinary research project was approved by the UNESCO-IHE Partnership Research Fund (UPaRF). This project will form part of the broader successor programme of SSI, in which the following institutes collaborate: UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (Delft, The Netherlands), University of Dar Es Salaam, University of KwaZulu Natal, Delft University of Technology, the International Water Management Institute, Sokoine University of Agriculture and the Stockholm Resilience Centre.

Within the current project a PhD positions is available, linked to the themes described below. If successful, the PhD degree will be awarded by Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands. PhD position available at UNESCO-IHE (SSI-2 Project)Upscaling small-scale land and water system innovations in dryland agro-ecosystems for sustainability and livelihood improvements (SSI-2) http://www.unesco-ihe.org/Research/PhD-Research/Available-PhD-Positions/PhD-position-available-at-UNESCO-IHE-SSI-2-Project)

Project description
The project focuses on the semi-arid areas of sub-Saharan Africa, where 95% of the total agricultural land is used for rainfed agriculture, water availability is scarce and highly variable, and average yields often remain below 1 ton per ha. The resilience of the farming systems is low as well, due the large (and increasing) variability of the hydro-climatic conditions and a limited capacity to adapt. As a result,crop failure is the norm. Water availability is a key entry point to improve crop productivity in these regions (Falkenmark and Rockstrom, 2004). The research and outreach programme of Smallholder systems innovations in integrated watershed management (SSI-1, 2004-2008) thus focused on the identification and application of innovative agricultural water management practices that offer opportunities to increase both food security and safeguard environmental integrity. The impact of these innovations on food production and ecosystems has been studied at field and watershed scale at sites in the Thukela river basin in South Africa and the Pangani river basin in Tanzania. There is a growing awareness that a real transformation of the countryside will only be possible if innovative soil and water technologies and land and water management practices are adopted, and locally adapted, at a large scale and in combination with increased fertilizer use (see e.g. Rijsberman, 2004; Polak, 2005; Rockstrom et al., 2007). Only then will rural areas be able to transform from their current position of marginalization and poverty to a motor of socio-economic development (Prahalad, 2004). Since the conditions under which such a transformation may occur, as well as the potential impacts at different scales, are still ill-understood, a new project will focus on the socio-economic and bio-physical conditions and impacts of upscaling these innovations. This new project (SSI-2, 2008-2012) will take note of some new drivers that influence the opportunities for agricultural innovation and rural socio-economic transformation: increasing food prices, increased access to information in the rural countryside, climate change impacts, and the limited access of farmers to energy sources in the face of an increasing global demand for biofuels (e.g., de Wit and Stankiewics,2006; Uhlenbrook, 2007). The two PhD research projects form part of the broader SSI-2 programme.

PhD Project 1: Water processes at different spatial scales
This research theme addresses the hydrological implications for up-scaling land and water system innovations. The objective is to gain better understanding of the interactions between processes linking local and larger scales. The analysis focuses on how the dominant hydrological processes may change at different spatial scales. The research builds on the understanding of the hydrological processes gained during SSI-1, with a stronger emphasis on groundwater- surface water interactions and potential implications of/for land management changes. It is hypothesised that surface-groundwater interactions are critical to the impacts of water system innovations, and that it impacts vary with scale and different physiographic characteristics. This hypothesis will be verified in the field and the results used for predictive modelling to determine impacts of up-scaled use of WSIs on water quantity and quality for downstream users under different scenarios. The surface-groundwater interactions (including wetlands) are also crucial for the hydrological variability and water resources availability at different scales and, consequently, for the provision of ecosystem services.

Research question:
What are the hydrological impacts of small scale farming activities, incl. water system innovations, across different scales? Particular attention will be paid to different types of rainwater harvesting, supplementary irrigation and full scale irrigation.

Methodology:
Understanding the hydrological impacts of small scale farming activities across different scales, requires the understanding of the hydrological processes at these scales. This research will take up the small scale hydrological understanding (project 3.1) and investigate the large scale (500-5,000-45, 000 km2) hydrological processes through the use of remote sensing data combined with field observations (incl. hydro-chemical and tracers studies). Of particular interest is the groundwater surface water interaction (incl. generation of wetlands) and the impact of this on the downstream water availability (PBWO, 2006). A process-based distributed hydrological model will be developed to investigate different scenarios of uptake and extent of the small scale farming activities.

This study will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Stefan Uhlenbrook, Dr. Jan Willem Foppen, Dr Shreedhar Maskey (UNESCO-IHE) , Dr. T.A. Kimaro (UDSM).

The following applies to the position:
- All topics will be carried out in a so-called sandwich construction with different phases at UNESCO-IHE in the Netherlands and field research in Tanzania (with regular contacts with Tanzanian and Dutch supervisors).
- PhD positions are funded with a fellowship for which NUFFIC regulations apply.
- Starting date: April 1, 2009 for 4 years.
- Qualifications: M.Sc. degree (average mark: 80% or above) in a discipline relevant to the topic, e.g. environmental engineering, socio-economics of the water sector, hydrology and water resources.
- The applicants must demonstrate a strong interest and experience in conducting interdisciplinary research.
- The applicant should be willing to co-operated with other researchers in the SSI-2 programme.
- The applicants should be willing to co-supervise MSc research projects.
- The applicants must be fluent in English.
- Preferred country of citizenship of the applicants is Tanzania.
- Age: 40 years and below.
- Work experience in relevant fields of studies is desirable.

The project it is jointly led by Dr. T.A. Kimaro (kimaro@wrep.udsm.ac.tz) and Ms. M.L. Mul (m.mul@unesco-ihe.org) of UNESCO-IHE.

Applications, including curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of three contactable referees, and a motivation letter, should be sent by email to both Dr. T.A. Kimaro and Ms. M.L. Mul before 31 January 2009.

Please mention the subject heading PhD application SSI-2 project 1.

We intend to contact short-listed candidates on or before 15 February 2009.

Free Education for FULBRIGHT Master`s Degree Program, USA

2009-01-20T11:49:00.001+07:00

FULBRIGHT MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:
1. a Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
2. leadership qualities
3. a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
4. demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
5. a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program
6. a minimum TOEFL score of 550

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720.
Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:
1. Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
2. Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report.
3. One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
4. Copy of academic transcript (English translation).
5. Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION
Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed via e-mail to the following address: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id. We do not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to American Indonesian Exchange Foundation.

DEADLINE
The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is May 31, 2009.

Note: Program requirements are subject to change without notice.

More information visit:
http://www.aminef.or.id/fulbright.php?site=fulbright&m=ip-pro-ma-fulbrightma

Free Education for Postgraduates Program at University for Peace, Costa Rica

2009-01-20T11:45:00.001+07:00

Apply Now to the United Nations mandated University for Peace
(Deadline: Feb 28th)

Headquartered in Costa Rica, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) was established in 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the UN General Assembly. As determined in the Charter of the University and endorsed by the UPEACE Council, the mission of the University for Peace is: "to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to help lessen obstacles and threats to world peace and progress, in keeping with the noble aspirations proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations."

At present, the UPEACE Costa Rica Campus has 150 students from 55 different countries, making it one of the most diverse universities in the world for its size. UPEACE is the only institution in the UN family authorized to grant degrees at the Master`s and Doctoral levels. The language of instruction is English.
Graduates of the University for Peace go on to work in the United Nations system, others international organizations and NGOs, academia, private companies. For more information about UPEACE alumni visit "Upeacebuilders: the UPEACE Alumni Network Website" at http://www.upeacebuilders.org

Degrees Offered:
1. MA in Environmental Security and Peace
2. MA in International Law and Human Rights
3. MA in International Law and Settlement of Disputes
4. MA in Peace Education
5. MA in Gender and Peacebuilding
6. MA in International Peace Studies
7. MA in Media, Peace, and Conflict
8. MA in Natural Resources and Peace
9. MA in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (with American University)

Programs in Development:
1. MA in Responsible Business Administration and Peace (MRBA)
2. MA in Sustainable Economic Development and peace
3. MA in Health, Disability, and Peace

Application Deadline:
The deadline for applications is February 28th, 2009 for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Complete information about the application process is available on the UPEACE website at www.upeace.org

Free Education for Undegraduate Scholarhsip at The National Institute for International Education, Korea

2009-01-07T13:54:00.002+07:00

2009 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students

1. Qualifications
Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria :
(1) Applicants should be a citizen of the country to which this scholarship program is offered. (including applicant`s parents). Applicants should not be a holder of Korean citizenship.
(2) Applicants should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2009.
(3) Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally. Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.
(4) Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school outside of Korea as of March 1, 2009.
(5) Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended or have earned top 10% of G.P.A. among classmates.
(6) Not at any time have received a Korean government scholarship for his/her undergraduate study before.
(7) Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.
2. Scholarship Payment
(1) Scholarship Period, 1 year of Korean language course and 4 years of undergraduate degree Course

(2) Scholarship Benefits
Airplane ticket or airfare :
The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when the grantees leave Korea after the completion of their study.

NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee`s country and Korea.

Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee who already arrived and has been staying in Korea as of the confirmation date of selection of scholarship students.

Monthly Allowance : 800,000 won per month
Tuitions (an entrance fee and a registration fee) : The full entrance fee are exempted by the host institution. The full tuition is exempted by NIIED.
Settlement Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
Repatriation Allowance : 100,000 won upon completion of studies

Korean Language Training Expenses : The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the entrusted language training institution)
Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance during the period of their study program in Korea for major accidents and illnesses. (The medical fee will be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after he/she pays first)

NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.
Any grantee who gives up one`s study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by NIIED such as severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.

Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after one`s entrance into Korea, should refund all scholarship fees(The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).

3. Submission of Required Documents
(1) Place of Submission: Documents must be submitted to the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
(2) Deadline of Submission: The date set by the Korean Embassy or Consulate in the country of origin.
(3) Documents to be submitted
-One completed application form (on the prescribed form)
-Two 4cm x 5cm color photos
-One Copy of a high school diploma
-One Copy of a high school grade transcript
-Two recommendation letters (from the applicant`s teacher or principle of the school, academic advisor or the relevant chief of the organization)
-One Self-introduction Essay (on the prescribed form)
-One NIIED Pledge (on the prescribed form)
-One Study Plan (on a prescribed form)
-One personal medical assessment (on a prescribed form)
-One Certificate of Health authorized by a doctor (only for those candidates who are filtered and recommended by Korean Embassy or Consulate)
-One copy of a certificate of Korean proficiency or English proficiency (only applicable to those who have, In 2 years after he/she took the test)
-The certificates of a citizenship of the applicant and one`s parents if the applicant is a Korean abroad.

Application form bisa didownload di website ini:
http://www.niied.go.kr/
Informasi lebih lanjut bisa menghubungi:

1. Kedutaan Korea di Indonesia
Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto 57, Jakarta Timur
Telepon : (021) 520-1915
Fax : (021) 525-4159

2. The National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Mailing Address : #205, Dongsung-dong 181,
Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810, Republic of Korea

Website : http://yoohak.niied.go.kr Korean Government Scholarship Program FAQ
http://www.niied.go.kr/News

Phone : +82-2-3668-1355
+82-2-3668-1356
+82-2-3668-1357
Fax : +82-2-743-4992
E-mail :edukor@mest.go.kr
gukje@mest.go.kr
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Free Education for MA/MSc Scholarship in Clinical Linguistics at University of Potsdam, Germany

2009-01-05T12:59:00.000+07:00

Subject: Clinical Linguistics: MA / MSc Student, University of Potsdam, Germany

Institution/ Organization: University of Potsdam
Department: Neurolinguistics
Web Address: http://www.emcl-mundus.com

Level: MA / MSc

Specialty Areas: Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics Clinical Linguistics

Description:
The Erasmus Mundus EMCL (`European Masters in Clinical Linguistics`) course is a 15 month full-time interdisciplinary and transnational university programme at Masters level. It provides integrated training in theoretical and experimental neurosciences and psycholinguistics with clinical issues. The aim of the Masters Course is to train highly qualified advanced students who are excellently prepared for research work and Ph.D. programmes in the above fields.

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2009

The transnational consortium comprises four universities: Groningen (NL), Joensuu (FI), Milano-Bicocca (IT) and Potsdam (DE). The programme consists of three terms: the core courses offered in the first term aim at providing the students with general knowledge about the fields mentioned above.

During the second and third term, the students attend specialised courses. For the second term, students may choose to move from their first host university to another one, while all students meet at the University of Potsdam during the third term.

To finish the programme successfully, the student writes a Masters thesis and attends a summer school or conference. All courses are taught in English.

The EMCL programme is part of the Erasmus Mundus initiative of the European Union, providing an Erasmus Mundus scholarship covering tuition fees (? 7,500.-), living and travelling costs for non-EU students admitted to the programme (amounting to a total of ? 29,000.-/scholarshi p). The EMCL-programme thus has a strong extra-European profile. Students from EU-countries may not apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, but pay a reduced tuition fee of 2,700.-. Applications from EU students are highly welcome.

Requirement for application is at least three years of higher education (B.A., B.Sc. or equivalent) with an emphasis on linguistics, speech and language pathology, biomedical sciences, psychology or special education.

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2009

Web Address for Applications:
http://www.emcl-mundus.com

Contact Information:
PD Dr. Frank Burchert
f.burchert@mac.com

Free Education for Postgraduate Scholarship in Emotionally Intelligent ICTs for Social Innovation at La Trobe University, Australia

2009-01-05T12:57:00.004+07:00

Two Year Postgraduate Scholarship in Emotionally Intelligent ICTs for Social Innovation

School of Business La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

As part of an Open Innovation Research Program with global electronics corporation NEC Japan, Masters by Research scholarships are available for deserving candidates.

Background
Sensemaking is an emerging paradigm for understanding social dynamics in organisations. It postulates that the process of translating the personal interpretation, knowledge or meaning into a specific behaviour, decision or action is moderated by interaction of an individual`s rational with their affective characteristics. It proposes to significantly alter the analysis and interpretation of data about people, internet users and employees in an organisation. In general, emotional systems in humans influence many cognitive processes including decision making, focus and attention, goal generation and categorization, all of which are important for design of human-centred intelligent systems.
In this context, ICTs which form an integral part of organisations can be used as effective tools for social innovation. It is envisaged that emotionally intelligent ICTs would play a pivotal role in design of sustainable organisations in the 21st century by improving the quality of life at work (e.g., through design of emotionally cohesive and culturally fit teams) and at home, by provision of emotionally intelligent health care and health promotion systems (especially for the elderly) to help control spiraling health care costs, and by facilitating travel and e-tourism through emotionally intelligent e-tourism systems.

The postgraduate students will be expected to work on the following research projects

1. Human-centred intelligent system for constructing emotionally cohesive and culturally fit teams.
2. Emotionally intelligent persuasive dialog system for health promotion.
3. Emotionally intelligent health care (nurse) robot for pre and post-operative care.
4. Emotionally Intelligent e-tourism system for holiday destination planning and sight seeing.

The postgraduate students will be supervised by a research team consisting of researchers from La Trobe university and NEC Corp., Japan. The research team is headed by La Trobe`s Associate Prof. Rajiv Khosla. An annual stipend of up to AUD 25,000 per annum for 2 years is available from Jan 2009 for deserving candidates. The annual stipend includes a research internship for 6 months each year (i.e., in 2009 and 2010) at NEC`s technologically advanced research lab in Japan.

Eligibility Requirements:
The prospective candidate must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent with an average of 80% or above. Interested candidates can contact Associate Prof. Rajiv Khosla (r.khosla@latrobe.edu.au) directly with your CV, academic transcripts, .and relevant R&D experience. The candidates must also include a covering letter with a brief description outlining the research project they are interested in and relevant skills for the project.

Knowledge in areas like emotional intelligence, natural language processing, affective computing and human-centred e-tourism would be a benefit.

Free Educaion for PhD Fellowship/Postdoc Position in Mathematics at UNIVERSITÄT OSNABRÜCK, Germany

2008-12-26T17:22:00.000+07:00

PhD Fellowship/Postdoc Position [3 y (75/100%); master degree in mathematics with outstanding grades; some background in function spaces and (applied and computational) harmonic analysis; good programming skills; 13 TV-L] / University of Osnabrück / deadline September 15

UNIVERSITÄT OSNABRÜCK
We are currently offering a PhD fellowship/ postdoc position (Salary scale according to 13 TV-L) in Mathematics at the Chair of Applied Analysis of the University of Osnabrück, Germany, starting from 1st November 2008.

The employment will be based on the pool of applicants and their respective qualifications, either as a PhD fellowship (75 %) or as a postdoc-position (100%) for a period of three years.

A master degree in mathematics with outstanding grades is expected. There is the possibility for a doctorate or postdoc lecture qualification respectively.

The position is part of a joint project between the Chair of Applied Analysis, University of Osnabrück (G. Kutyniok), the Institut für Geometrie und Praktische Mathematik, RWTH Aachen (W. Dahmen), and the Seminar for Applied Mathematics, ETH Zurich (C. Schwab). A central theme of the project will be the mathematical analysis and the computer implementation of directional representation systems in adaptive discretization methods for partial differential equations.

Good programming skills as well as some background in function spaces and (applied and computational) harmonic analysis are a must.

The University of Osnabrück aims for the increase of the proportion of women and would therefore expressively ask adequately qualified women for their application.

We also welcome applications from persons with disabilities.

Please apply by sending your certificates, curriculum vitae plus any publications (preferably electronically as pdf-files) to the
Dean of the Department Prof.Dr. Joachim Hertzberg, dekan@mathematik.uni-osnabrueck.de or

Prof.Dr. Gitta Kutyniok
(currently at Stanford University), kutyniok@stanford.edu by 15th September 2008.
For any further information
please contact Mrs. Kutyniok.

Free Education for PhD Position in Database Integration at Memorial University of Newfoundland

2008-12-24T16:11:00.001+07:00

PhD Position in Database Integration

The Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland is inviting applications for a PhD in Information Systems with an emphasis on database integration. The project is supported by a grant from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

The deadline for applications is March 1.
Project Description:
Database integration is a process with multiple steps, leading from the identification of the databases to the testing of the integrated system. The central step of this process is the identification of database elements that are similar to each other. This step is called schema matching. Human users perceive schema-matching methods as successful when they match database elements according to the same similarity criteria that the users would apply. Many automatic software-supported schema-matching methods have been proposed, using a range of different notions of similarity. However, existing research has paid little attention to empirical work: There is little knowledge of how human data integrators judge the similarity of database elements. A recent study has shown that a "one-size-fits- all" approach does not apply and that human notions of similarity are strongly affected by the database integration context. The proposed research is a study to systematically examine how human database integrators carry out schema matching. This knowledge will then be applied to implement improved schema matching methods.

Application Criteria:
The applicant will have a Bachelor (Hon) or Master`s degree and strong interest and background in information systems, computer science, or cognitive science with knowledge of databases or knowledge representation. Interest (and preferably experience) in both technical and empirical research is required.

Applications must meet the regular admission criteria and will undergo the regular admissions process for the PhD program.
(http://www.business.mun.ca/programs/PhD/phd_overview.php)

Funding:
The Faculty of Business Administration will provide support to all admitted students for a period of four years. The level of support will be competitive with that offered by other Canadian universities, and may consist of a combination of grant, research assistantship, and teaching assistantship.

Information and Application:
The deadline for applications is March 1. Late applications may be considered as time and resources permit. Please contact Dr. Joerg Evermann at jevermann@mun.ca for further information about the project.

Information about the PhD program and the application procedure can be found here:
http://www.business.mun.ca/programs/PhD/phd_overview.php

Free Graduate Scholarship Program at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia

2008-12-23T10:08:00.001+07:00

PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia in collaboration with Sampoerna Foundation provides one (1) qualified individual with the opportunity to pursue a Master`s degree in Science, Social Science or Commerce at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia.

Upon completing the program, scholar is under a (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia, where n = the number of years receiving the scholarship grant. The scholar must apply their knowledge and contribute significantly to PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia for (n+1) year.

Application deadline is January 30, 2009.

Basic Eligibility
Applicant must satisfy ALL of the following conditions:
* Indonesian citizen who is under 35 years of age when lodging the application.
* Hold a local Bachelor`s degree from any discipline with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
* Have a minimum of two-year full-time professional work experience after the completion of the undergraduate degree.
* Submit the required English language requirement (TOEFL/ IELTS) and the Graduate Admission Test as required by each program, after the applicant is selected as the scholarship finalists:

- International TOEFL with a minimum score of 577 (PBT) or 233 (CBT) or 90 (IBT), OR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of minimum 6.5

* Adhere with the scholarship rules and regulations, particularly in the (n+1) binding program with PT. Rio Tinto Indonesia.
* Currently did not enroll in graduate or post-graduate program, or obtained a Master`s degree or equivalent.
* Did not enroll or graduate from an overseas tertiary institution, unless was on a full scholarship.
* Do not receive other equivalent award or scholarship offering similar or other benefits at the time of the award.
* Demonstrate that without the scholarship, applicant is not able to afford an Overseas Graduate Program.

Scholarship Value
The scholarship` s worth is approximately AUD 68,000.- depending on the program`s fee, for the duration of study. This covers the following:
* Graduate Admission Test and TOEFL/ IELTS reimbursement, one time only, based on original invoice, for the test taken no more than 6 months prior to the scholarship application;
* University application fee;
* Student visa application fee;
* Return airfares from Jakarta to Sydney;
* Tuition fees, for the duration of study;
* Living allowance, to support living costs during period of study;
* Literature allowance, to purchase textbooks required for study.

How to Apply?
Download the application package (application, reference and health information forms) at http://www.sampoernafoundation.org/content/view/1334/139/lang, en, or obtained it from:

Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square
North Tower, 26th - 27th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kavling 45
Jakarta 12930
When submitting the application package, please write "Rio Tinto-S2" at the top right hand corner of the envelope. Sampoerna Foundation will consider the completed applications and will notify the short-listed applicants to attend the continuing stages of the selection process.
Interested applicants who meet the requirements must complete and return the application package by the deadline (January 30, 2009) to Sampoerna Foundation office.

E-mail applications will not be considered.

Further Information
Prospective applicants are advised to directly contact the University of New South Wales (UNSW) directly or Australian Education Center (AEC) to find out about the admission process and requirements for an enrolment.

Applicants`s inquiries about the scholarship (requirements, conditions, coverage, etc.) should be directed to Sampoerna Foundation (62 21 5772340/ ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org).

Regards,
Ella Cecillia
Program Department
Putera Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 26th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.45, Jakarta 12930
Phone: 62 21 5772340 ext. 7130/ Fax. 62 21 5772341
E-mail: ella.cecilia@sampoernafoundation.org

Website: www.sampoernafoundation.org

Free Education for PhD Position at The Faculty of Chemistry University of Warsaw, Poland

2008-12-05T13:40:00.001+07:00

New International PhD program

The Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw offers a new international PhD program: "From simple molecules to nanostructured and bioactive materials", supported by European Uni0n and the Foundation for Polish Science.

Duration of the program is 4 years, including 6-24 months spent abroad in the Partner research institutions. Students from all countries are invited to apply - up to 18 students will be admitted. A fellowship of 3000 PLN/month (tax-free) + 500 PLN/month (insurance) is offered, which compares well with the average salary in Poland. An additional allowance of 1500 PLN /month will be provided for the stay at the foreign partner institution.

Deadline for applications: January 1, 2009.
Information and contact:
http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/msd_phd/, e-mail: msd@chem.uw.edu.pl

Professor Renata Bilewicz,
Phone: +48 22 8220211 ext. 345 Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw
Pasteura 1, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland

Free Scholarship PhD Positions at Hannover Medical School, Germany

2008-12-05T13:09:00.002+07:00

Hannover Medical School 60 PhD positions in international PhD programs:

20 positions in the MD/PhD program "Molecular Medicine" and
20 positions in the PhD program "Infection Biology" and
20 positions in the PhD program "Regenerative Sciences"

Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for the above PhD studentships, to commence in October 2009.

Application Deadline April 1st, 2009

The three-year study programs, taught in English, are aimed at post-graduates in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as those from Life Science fields. The PhD program "Regenerative Sciences" is also open to students from the various disciplines of Materials Sciences. As well as working on a 3-year research project, students also attend seminars, lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Successful candidates will be awarded a PhD, alternatively Dr. rer. nat. Scholarships are to be fully funded by the DFG (Excellence Initiative), MHH, partner institutes and their respective departments.

We are looking for highly-motivated candidates who have an active interest in one of the fields associated with one or more of the programs on offer. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. With nearly two thirds of our students coming from outside Germany, international applicants are welcome. Deadline for completed applications is April 1st, 2009. Application forms to be found on the website below (NB. Please send us your preferences by clicking on the respective program in our online application process on www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html).

Job Description

MD/PhD "Molecular Medicine": The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For information on this program contact:
Dr. Susanne Kruse (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-6011 / E-mail: daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Infection Biology: Students focus on the main topics in Infection, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology and Cell Biology. For information on this program contact:
Luise Fiegehenn (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-9742 / E-mail: zib@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other Regenerative Agents, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials and Natural Sciences, and Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. For information on this program contact:
Dr. Daniela Pelz (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-5206 / E-mail: pelz.daniela@mh-hannover.de)

http://www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html

Job Starting Date: 01/10/2009

Free Education / Scholarship Pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student at Antwerp, Belgium

2008-06-01T15:40:00.001+07:00

The Department of Marketing of the Faculty of Applied Economics (University of Antwerp) will recruit a full-time

Pre-doctoral researcher / Ph.D. student

for a research project on
Customer co-creation: the nature and its impact during the innovation process of high tech services.
Promotor: Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens.

Recent developments in information and communication technology (ICT) as well as the increasing digital nature of our society have led to new opportunities in customer integration during the innovation process. Innovation is a knowledge-based activity.
Using both qualitative (case study research) and quantitative research (survey & quasi-experimental research designs), we aim to investigate how customer involvement can contribute to knowledge creation and examine the impact of this customer co-created knowledge on the innovation performance of high tech services.

Profile:

Candidates should have:
an MA in (Applied) Economics, Business Administration or behavioral sciences;
an interest in marketing (services and innovation in particular) and a strong motivation to write a Ph.D. dissertation;
a strong academic record;
an excellent knowledge of English; a good knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

We offer:

An appointment as a full-time researcher in a stimulating research environment, starting as soon as possible (October 1, 2008 at the latest) until 30 June 2012.
Interested?

Please fill in your application form (http://www.ua.ac.be/main.aspx?c=*VACATURES&n=15761&ct=011072 and return it to Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens by July 1, 2008 at the latest.

Postal address:
Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens
Chairman Marketing Departement – Faculty of Applied Economics
Prinsstraat 13
B – 2000 Antwerp

For further information, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Annouk Lievens
Chairman Marketing Departement – Faculty of Applied Economics
Peter Benoît Building – Room Z 303
Visiting address: Kipdorp 61 – 2000 Antwerp
email: Annouk.Lievens@ua.ac.be, Tel. +32 3 275 50 41 or Mobile: +32 475 52 35 18.

Free Education for post-graduate position in Quantum and Computational Chemistry at Belgium

2008-06-01T11:07:00.002+07:00

Within the framework of GOA-project 2007-10 entitled “The Elucidation of Complex Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectra of Novel Stable Radical Cations - An Interdisciplinary Approach”, in association with the research groups Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Prof. Dr. Etienne Goovaerts) and Spectroscopy in Biophysics and Catalysis (Prof. Dr. Sabine Van Doorslaer), the Structural Chemistry Group has one vacant four-year post-graduate positions leading to a Ph.D.

A post-graduate position in Quantum and Computational Chemistry

Job description:

The position entails the calculation of EPR-related parameters of organic and organometallic radical cations with commercially available software such as ORCA, ADF, … (more).

Profile:

The position is open to Masters of Science with in an interest in spectroscopy and software development.
For further particulars and applications please contact Prof. Dr. Kris Van Alsenoy.

For further background on the Structural Chemistry Group visit the web pages at http://www.ua.ac.be/structuurchemie.

Free Education for PhD positions in Business Administration and /or Operations Research f/m at VU University Amsterdam

2008-05-31T11:26:00.001+07:00

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the VU University Amsterdam
offers:

4 fully paid PhD positions in Business Administration and /or Operations Research f/m

Vacancy number 1.2008.00065

Information
Candidates may select one of the available research themes or submit their own research proposal (www.feweb.vu.nl/project_themes). PhD students can rely on the intensive supervision and the extensive training offered by the faculty’s leading researchers in the field. The Faculty offers opportunities to attend conferences, to meet other international researchers and to participate in high-quality discussion groups in support of publications. The prospects for the Faculty’s doctoral graduates on the labour market are excellent, both inside and outside the academic world.

Qualifications
Applicants should have a MSc or MPhil with good grades in Economics, Business Administration, Operations Research, Sociology, or a related discipline, depending also on the topic of the research project. We expect candidates to show a proactive research orientation and to be proficient in written and spoken English. A GMAT/GRE test is required from all the applicants.

Further details
A contract of employment is offered, initially for a period of 12 months, extendable to four years upon a positive evaluation. More information about our fringe benefits you can find on:www.vu.nl/vacatures.

Salary
The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. The salary in the first year amounts to € 2.000,- gross per month, increasing to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth year, based on a full-time employment.

Further information and applications

For more information and the application form see:
http://www.feweb.vu.nl (->onderzoek ->PhD)
http://www.feweb.vu.nl/phd/applicationform2.htm.

Start of the programme: September 1st, 2008
Deadline for application: June 1st, 2008
We are looking forward to receive your application.

Free Education for Ph.D. positions available self-assembled growth of III-V quantum dot structures at University of Kassel, Germany

2008-05-31T11:24:00.001+07:00

At the Technological Physics group of the Institute of Nanostructure Technologies and Analytics of the University of Kassel, Germany, there are three Ph.D. positions open on topics related to self-assembled growth of III-V quantum dot structures (nanomaterials) and optoelectronic device development based on nanostructure processing (nanophotonics).

The resources at the Institute of Nanostructure Technologies and Analytics include 400 sqm clean room facilities with semiconductor process technology and about 400 sqm additional laboratory space. For the above mentioned topics a double chamber molecular beam epitaxy (Veeco Gen II) is available. One chamber is currently dedicated for GaAs based and the other for InP-based epitaxy, respectively. A new ICP reactive ion etcher has been recently installed for the nanostructure processing. There is access to electron beam lithography and dry/wet etch technology including PECVD, RIE, IBD systems as well as to characterization tools (SEM, AFM, STM, XRD, ellipsometry, etc.). For optical material characterization there is access to low-temperature PL and transmission measurements as well as to device charaterization set-ups.

1 Ph.D. position for III/V epitaxy mainly focussing on self-assembly techniques of InAs quantum dots on materials lattice matched to InP. The major goal here is to investigate and optimise the formation process and optical properties of quantum dots emitting in the wavelength range of 1.55 µm. These nanoscaled structures should be also applied to optoelectronic devices, like lasers or amplifiers, with very unique properties.

1 Ph.D. position for III/V epitaxy mainly focussing on self-assembly techniques of III-V quantum dots on silicon. Here, basic growth studies should be performed to establish a fabrication technology for efficient light emitting material on silicon. For this purpose, also silicon process technology can be applied, e.g., for pre-patterning of surfaces, etc. The growth should be performed in an InP growth chamber where an additional Si source will be installed.

1 Ph.D. position for micro-photoluminescence (μ-PL) high-resolution spectroscopy of In(Ga)(Al)As self-assembled quantum dots grown on various non-patterned or pre-patterned semiconductor substrates such as GaAs, InP or Si. The candidate is expected to carry out active scientific research of optical properties of the investigated materials in correlation with their electronic and structural properties. For this purpose a temperature variable (4-300 K) high-resolution μ-PL set-up with ex-situ fine control of the cryostat position will be soon available.

Preliminary closing date for above positions: 15.06.2008

The applicants for the Ph.D. positions should have a diploma / master degree in physics, nanosciences, electrical engineering or equivalent degrees. We are seeking for highly motivated people who like to work on technology related tasks within the transition region of basic and applied research.

More informations, please contact with Prof. Reithmaier.

Applications should be sent to Prof. Dr. Johann Peter Reithmaier, Technische Physik, INA, Heinrich-Plett-Str. 40, D-34132 Kassel, Germany. Contact via Tel.: +49-561-804-4430 and Email: jpreith@uni-kassel.de. Further information on the Internet: www.ina.uni-kassel.de

Free Education for PhD Positions in Experimental Aerodynamics & Aero-acoustics at Netherland

2008-05-31T11:21:00.001+07:00

Department/faculty: Aerospace Engineering
Level: Master degree
Working hours: Maximum of 38 hours per week (1 FTE)
Contract: One year
Salary: Maximum of €2558 per month gross

The Aerodynamics group is composed of twelve scientific staff and hosts the Aerodynamics Chair and the Computational Fluid Dynamics Chair. The group has specific expertise in the field of advanced experimental and computational techniques for the analysis of aerodynamic systems, as well as in the advanced optimization of low-speed aerodynamics systems (airfoils). The group’s research is conducted collaboratively with European partners such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the German-Dutch Wind-Tunnels (DNW), LaVision GmbH and several other aerodynamics institutes.

Since 2000, an experimental aerodynamics team has concentrated on the development of advanced, non-intrusive measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry, InfraRed Thermography and Background Oriented Schlieren for the study of critical aerodynamic phenomena such as flow separation, transition to turbulence, and shock wave boundary layer interactions in the supersonic and hypersonic ranges.

The Aerodynamics laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art wind tunnels with a large low-speed (low-turbulence) wind tunnel and high-speed transonic-supersonic tunnels up to hypersonic flows (Mach 11). A new low-speed large wind tunnel (Open Jet Facility) is being completed in 2008. The group has a 200 processor facility for parallel computing. The research activity above all maintains a high scientific profile and attention is given to the transfer and application of the developed technologies in real industrial situations. Visit www.lr.tudelft.nl/aerodynamics for an overview of current activities and relevant scientific publications. It is the intention of the Aerodynamics group to further explore new concepts in the field of experimental aerodynamics and aero-acoustics for which the FLOVIST project constitutes a perfect framework.

Job description
FLOVIST (Flow Visualization Inspired Aero-acoustics by Time-Resolved Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry) is a 5-year project sponsored by the European Research Council (ERC) with a 1.5 million EUR grant. The project aims at developing and demonstrating an innovative experimental approach to investigate the sound produced by airflows around aircrafts.

The measurement of the unsteady behaviour of three-dimensional flows is of great interest within the scientific community and of practical relevance for several aerodynamic applications. Especially in complex flow configurations such as for aircrafts, propulsion systems or wind energy, systems operate under conditions where the flow is almost always turbulent and current diagnostic systems always return an incomplete description of the flow processes. Such difficulties remain a source of excitement and frustration for current researchers.

Today, with the proliferation of the most advanced air transport systems, attention remains focused upon increasing the aerodynamic efficiency and reducing the noise emissions to meet increasingly stringent noise-certifications and to pre-empt further regulatory burdens. In particular, aero-acoustics is becoming an area of increasing importance not only as a field of research in modern fluid dynamics, but especially in relation to aircraft aerodynamics (e.g. propeller and jet engines, helicopter cabin noise, undercarriages, etc.), including road vehicles. Moreover, the problem extends to the acoustic emission of many other aerodynamic systems for wind engineering applications, such as the noise produced by wind turbines or wind interaction with the built environment.

The research within the FLOVIST project requires the following development steps to be undertaken:
1) Realization of a global quantitative visualization tool by means of time-resolved three-dimensional velocimetry. This approach is based on the recently developed Tomographic PIV technique developed first at TU Delft (collaboration with LaVision GmbH)
2) Such a measurement system will be accompanied by data processing procedures enabling us to infer the instantaneous hydrodynamic pressure field from the kinematic flow properties (velocity and spatio-temporal derivatives). (cooperation with DNW)
3) Study and application of acoustic analogies for the visualization of the acoustic source pattern and correlation with the hydrodynamic field
4) Development of acoustic propagation algorithms in order to compare the sound pressure level obtained with respect to microphone measurements (collaboration with LMS)
5) Application to aircraft components aero-acoustic analysis, including propulsion systems (cooperation with NLR-DLR).

The activity is undertaken by a team of seven researchers and technical support people with expertise in aerodynamics, aero-acoustics, experimental methods (including laser optics and data systems), aircraft and propulsion technology. The work is embedded within the existing network with the National Aeronautical Laboratories (NLR), the German-Dutch wind tunnel consortium (DNW), the German Aerospace Agency (DLR), private companies (LaVision GmbH and Leuven Measurement Systems, LMS) and universities in the Netherlands (Eindhoven) and abroad.

Requirements
We seek candidates with an MSc degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and with background in fluid mechanics, experimental methods, aero-acoustics. In particular the candidates should be familiar with optical measurement techniques and primarily PIV. An affinity for computer programming in Matlab or C languages, are an advantage. A good command of English is required, as well as initiative and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work autonomously and function as part of a team (including interaction with industrial partners) as well as supervise MSc graduation projects (starting from the 2nd year). The project is starting in mid 2008, therefore short term availability is a favourable condition.

Conditions of employment
Within the first year an evaluation will take place. Depending on the outcome of this evaluation, a three-year extension is possible.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the ‘IKA’). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Information and application
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. dr. F. Scarano, phone: +31 (0)15 2785902, e-mail: f.sacarano@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application, references and publications list before June 30, 2008 to Bettie Ratuhaling, phone: +31 (0)15 2784501, e-mail: a.ratuhaling@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number LR08-11.

Free Education for PhD fellowships in Biological Chemistry at University of Stavanger, Norway

2008-05-31T11:19:00.001+07:00

The University of Stavanger invites applications for 2 three-year (ev four-year) doctorate scholarships in Biological Chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Science. Closing date for applications is June, 20, 2008.

The project titles of the 2 PhD projects are “Kinetic Models of Temperature Adaption Mechanisms” and “The Biological Clock of Neurospora crassa“.

The two PhD-positions are funded by the Norwegian Research Council and by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Applicants must have earned a Master degree or possess corresponding qualifications which could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. It is necessary to have obtained an average grade of B or better in order to qualify. The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a team, be creative and innovative. The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and written English.

The research fellow will be admitted to the doctoral program at the University of Stavanger on an agreement to complete the doctorate within the duration of the scholarship.

The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, apart from a period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant center of research.

The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 43 of NOK 325.800,- per annum.

The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favorable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favorable interest rates.

Project description and further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Peter Ruoff, telephone +47 51 83 18 87, email peter.ruoff@uis.no

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The University currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

The application must contain the following documents and material and be submitted in two (ev three) copies:

· CV
· the form “Utvidet søkerskjema” (Information to be made available to the applicants)
· certificates/diplomas
· references
· list of publications
· any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant

and be addressed to:

University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
4036 Stavanger

The application should be marked st.id 30024829/30024830.

Closing date for applications is June, 20, 2008.

Free Education for PhD Research Fellowships at the Department of Marine Tehcnology at Norway

2008-05-31T11:16:00.001+07:00

Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
Department of Marine Technology

Department of Marine Technology is a major institution for higher education and research in marine technology. It is located in Trondheim at the Marine Technology Centre together with the applied research unit Marintek - a subsidiary of the SINTEF Group. The department has more than 50 Ph.D. students and the 5 year Master Program graduates 80 candidates annually and the International Master Program 10 candidates.

Up to 7 PhD Research Fellowships

Related to design and operation of marine systems
Key research areas of the Marine Systems Group are design, fabrication and operation of marine systems and marine engineering of ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels and aquaculture facilities. There are 9 full time and 3 adjunct professors. During the next year the group will increase the staff by two full time and 2 adjuct professors. The group is organized within the Department of Marine Technology at NTNU.

The group has presently up to 5 vacant doctoral fellowships related to the following research programs:

• Conceptual design of ships, product design platforms and life cycle analysis
• Risk and vulnerability analysis and management in maritime logistics
• Risk based safety management for maritime operations
• Energy effiecient propulsion and environmental factors
• Maritime logistics, fleet planning and scheduling
• Technical operations of marine systems, and integrated operations of offshore facilities
• Design of facilities for sustainable capture and production of sea food

Further information can be obtained from group leader, Professor Harald Ellingsen,
email: harald.ellingsen@ntnu.no, phone +47 73 59 55 79.

Related to marine hydrodynamics and marine structures
The research activities of the Marine Structures group are governed by the fact that the Norwegian marine industry operates in the harshest environment on the globe. A combination of strong winds, large waves, deep waters, low temperatures and safety concerns requires unique technological solutions. The research activities of the group are broad, spanning the disciplines of hydrodynamics and structural mechanics, with ten full time and six adjunct professors. The group is organized within the Department of Marine Technology at NTNU.

The group has presently up to 2 vacant doctoral fellowships related to marine hydrodynamics and structural analysis. The following research fields are of particular relevance:

• Marine operations
• Extreme wave load effects in sea structures
• Viscous flow simulations of marine structures (CFD)
• Transport mechanisms in the ocean (i.e. sediments and plankton)
• Propulsion and seakeeping
• Ocean wave statistics
• Design against accidental loading, collisions and groundings
• Material and structural integrity, fatigue and fracture
• Riser and pipeline design and analysis
• Reliability of structures

Further information can be obtained from group leader, Professor Bjørnar Pettersen,
email: bjornar.pettersen@ntnu.no, phone +47 73 59 55 33.

The PhD study program consists of a half year of course work and 2,5 years on thesis work. The doctoral fellowship is based on a scholarship. The assignment period is normally four years. The candidate will work part time as research/teaching assistant with a workload not exceeding one year during the four year assignment period. Applicants should have a background and a language proficiency (preferably Norwegian, but English is also acceptable) to be able to work as assistant in regular courses given by the Department.

Applicants must hold a Masters degree in naval architecture, marine engineering or a related field. Candidates with other relevant background may be required to take some extra courses. Applicants must qualify for admission to the PhD program at the Department. See http://www.ntnu.no/ivt/phd/english for more information. It is a requirement for the position that the candidate applies for and is accepted for a PhD program at the Department. The annual gross salary is NOK 325 600 (38 000 Euro) for a doctoral fellowship. The gross salary will be increased according to normal salary policy. Personal taxes and a contribution to a pension fund, amounting to about 30-35 %, will be deducted from the gross salary. The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government’s policy of balanced ethnicity and gender.

The application, marked IVT-28/08 with CV, authorized grade transcripts and outline of research topic should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. Application deadline: 15 June 2008.

Free Education for PhD scholarship in Economics at University of Venice, Italy

2008-05-09T20:34:00.001+07:00

The Advanced School of Economics (in Italian: Scuola Superiore di Economia, or SSE for short) runs two doctoral programs: one in Economics and one in Business.

DEC: Application 2008 The Doctoral Program in Economics (DEC) and the Doctoral Program in Business (DEA) emanate from the Department of Economics and the Department of Business Management at the University of Venice. The School coordinates these two programs, that share several first-year courses and a common philosophy. Since 2008, the School has taken over over the activities of a third doctoral program in Economics and Organisation that used to be run as part of the School for Advanced Studies in Venice.

The School is based in Venice and offers only courses at a doctoral level. The official language is English. The current Director is Agar Brugiavini.

The deadline for applying to DEC is May 20, 2008. Notice of admission for DEC will be given by June 9, 2008. Classes start on September 1, 2008.

DEC will admit up to ten students, seven of which will be fully financed (including tuition fees and living stipend). One position in DEC will be preferentially assigned to students with an interest in Mathematical Methods for Economics. The School provides subsidized housing to all first-year students.

Admission is based on the evaluation of applicant`s curriculum, research interests, and reference letters. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a statement of purpose (covering research interests) and three letters of reference (one of which should also vouch for the candidate`s adequate knowledge of the English language). If available, any published work or working paper should also be included. Enclosing GRE and TOEFL results is highly recommended, but not (yet) required. Documentation should be submitted in English (preferably) or Italian language.

An application to DEC must abide by the statute of the "Bando" (Official Advert) as officially published online by the University of Venice. (This direct link may expire after May 20, 2008.) The official version of the Bando is available from the website of the University of Venice following the path Offerta Formativa -> Dottorato di Ricerca -> Scuola Superiore di Economia - SSE. You can also download a copy of the Bando using the links posted at the top of this page.

For more information about applications to DEC, please contact:
Marta Colombini (martacol@unive.it; tel.: +39-041-234-7963).

Website link:
http://venus.unive.it/sse/pages/DEC-application.htm

Free Education for PhD student Inorganic & Physical Chemistry at Hasselt University, Belgium

2008-05-09T20:31:00.000+07:00

PhD Student Inorganic & Physical Chemistry at Hasselt University

Job Description
The PhD student will conduct research within the frame of a recently acquired interdisciplinary research project (A New Initiative of the Bijzonder onderzoeksfondsï). The candidate will focus on the investigation of (preferentially environmentally friendly) wet-chemical synthesis methods for (new) functional metal oxides (nanoparticles & thin films) with a high potential for innovative applications, due to the combination of their structural, electrical and/or magnetic properties. An important part of the work consists of a study of the relation between the chemical composition, the structure/morpholog y (controlled by the synthesis parameters) and the electrical and/or magnetic properties of the material. For this purpose, the researcher use an extended range of state-of-the- art characterisation techniques and work in a stimulating, multidisciplinary research environment. The research of this project will be carried out in collaboration within the Institute of Materials Research (materials physics & chemistry). The PhD projects should result in the optimisation of synthesis and process conditions and new fundamental insights towards the realisation of functional materials for innovative applications.

Profile and Diploma
Candidates are able to work independently and to conduct their research in a multidisciplinary context. This also requires, that the candidates have a good knowledge of scientific English and are able to speak the English and/or Dutch language fluently. A strong interest in inorganic and physical chemistry, materials science as well as in the synthesis and characterisation of functional materials is encouraged. The candidates should have an adequate basic-knowledge of chemistry and materials science and should therefore have a diploma of Master in (applied) Chemistry or (applied) Physics, Materials Science, Bio engineer, Master in Industrial Sciences, Civil Engineer or equivalent diploma.

Appointment
Full-time appointment, with a duration of 2x2 years and an intermediate assessment after 2 years.

Further information
* Content job responsibilities: Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
* Prof. dr. M. Van Bael, +32-11-26.83. 82, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be,
* Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-11-26.83. 08, jules.mullens@uhasselt.be Materials physics
* Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, +32-11-26.89. 00, patrick.wagner@uhasselt.be

* Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
* which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
* or which can be downloaded here: http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

Free Education for Endeavour Postgraduate Awards 2009 at Australia

2008-05-08T20:14:00.003+07:00

Award description

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to:

- enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen field of study in Australia
- strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries
- showcase Australia’s education sector
- strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries
- build international linkages and networks.

Award Benefits

Funding Amount

Travel Allowance: $AUD4,500
Establishment Allowance: $AUD4,000

Monthly Stipend (up to 3 years on a pro-rata basis): $AUD2,500 per month

Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 3 years): Up to $AUD10,000 per semester/trimester

Total Award Value: Up to $AUD158,500

Funding is available for up to 2 years for a Masters degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses.

Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.

Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.

In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards also include:

- A dedicated support network for the duration of the award.
- Membership of the Alumni Network.

Number of awards
Up to 80 awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries with at least 40 awards dedicated to Masters degree applicants, 40 awards dedicated to PhD applicants.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, applicants must:

be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.

have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement

demonstrate English language proficiency

have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in Australia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application). Information on Australian universities and courses can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

Award holders must commence their approved program and award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 are ineligible for an award.

Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

- a record of high-level academic achievement in the applicant’s chosen field of study
- a well defined study or research program
- a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Australia and the applicant’s home country
- the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation with Australia and potential to participate at a high level in the academic or wider community in their home country on return from Australia.

Further details:
http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/international_applicants/
postgraduate_awards.htm#Award_description

Application deadline: July, 2008

Free Education for Masters Courses at the Biotec Technical University Dresden, Germany

2008-05-08T20:10:00.000+07:00

The Biotec TU Dresden offeres and organises the following Master Courses:

Master Course Molecular Bioengineering
Master Course Nanobiophysics
Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Nanoscience

Application for Winter Term 2008 is opened now, the deadline is 15 June 2008 (the deadline for Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Nanoscience is the 10 February 2008).

A limited number of scholarships to non-European (non EEA) students are available. More detail regarding those master courses can be found here.

http://jakarta.daad.de/

Free Education for Postdoctoral researchers in interdisciplinary mathematics at Sweden

2008-05-08T20:02:00.004+07:00

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Mathematics in Uppsala facilitates novel and exciting joint research between the mathematical sciences and other disciplines and industry. Its main aim is to engage mathematics directly in science by using mathematics to understand real world systems. The centre’s core members come from the mathematics department, the scientific computing group and the systems and control group in Uppsala University. Through the centre, we provide education and expertise in mathematical modelling and computer simulation. More information can be found on www.math.uu.se/cim/index.html

Description of the positions:
We are announcing two postdoctoral positions associated with the CIM. Each postdoctoral researcher will work on an interdisciplinary mathematics project with two supervisors. At least one supervisor will be from mathematics department or one of the above mentioned groups and the other will preferably come from another department at Uppsala University. They will be housed in the mathematics department. The work consists of at least 80 % research and up to 20 % teaching.

Period of employment: The postdoctoral positions are for two years.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for a position as postdoctoral researcher the applicant ’s Ph.D. degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application date; however, periods of sick leave, parental leave, and military service are deducted from the three-years period. Moreover, it is required that the candidate have a strong background in mathematics and/or mathematical modelling, e.g. with PhD exam in mathematics or the related research areas mentioned above, but also applicants with Ph.D. exams from other research areas with high mathematical content like image analysis, theoretical biology and theoretical physics can be elected.

Ranking criteria:
In ranking eligible candidates, special importance will be given to scientific skills and research record. The degree of relevance of the proposed research of the applicant to the research within centre of interdisciplinary mathematics is also very important.

In filling these positions the university aims to recruit persons who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, are judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand. It is also important that the persons can contribute to a positive development of the centre of interdisciplinary mathematics and the involved departments at Uppsala University.

The university is striving for a more even gender balance in its research and teaching staff, and therefore women are especially invited to apply for these positions.

Personal circumstances that may be of positive relevance in merit evaluation, for example parental leave, should be mentioned in CV.

How to apply:
The application must include the following documents in 4 copies: an attested Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a complete list of scientific works, transcript of the PhD degree, copies of representative publications (at most 5), a description of the suggested research work (including the names and departments of the involved supervisors) including a brief description of the applicants previous work related to the suggested project (not more than 4 A4 pages) , and names and email addresses of two suggested referees of the application.

For further information please contact potential supervisors. For general information about the positions please contact Professor David Sumpter +46 18 - 471 3214, email david.sumpter@math.uu.se, Professor Gunilla Kreiss +46 18 - 471 2968, email Gunilla.Kreiss@it.uu.se or Professor Lars-Erik Persson +46 18- 471 5733, email
Lars-Erik.Persson@math.uu.se. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO, phone +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46 18-471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone +46 18-471 3315.

Applications should be mailed so as to arrive at Uppsala University, Registrar’s Office UFV-PA 2008/780, Box 256, SE 751 05 Uppsala, SWEDEN or fax +46 18 471 2000 no later than 26 May 2008. A fax should be followed by a signed original of the applicant sent within one week of the deadline.

http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/780forsk_eng.html

Free Education / Scholarships at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

2008-05-08T19:57:00.003+07:00

Swinburne Research manages the application process and distribution of scholarships for research higher degrees. Please note that the closing date for Swinburne Research scholarship applications is the 31st of October each year. Application forms for candidature in a Doctor of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate or Masters by Research program; e.g. Doctor of Psychology, are available from the Postgraduate Research Studies web page. Below you will find links to information concerning research scholarships.

Mid-Year Scholarship Information
As part of our celebration of our Centenary Year 2008, Swinburne Research is offering a Faculty Mid-Year Research Scholarship Round. Applications for Mid-Year Scholarships close Friday 30 May 2008. Prior to applying please read the Mid-Year Scholarship Student Information Sheet (use link below). This information sheet contains details on eligibility and timelines. All students applying for a Mid-Year Scholarship are required to fill in the Mid-Year Scholarship Application Form (use link below). Please be aware that new students must also fill in the Application form for Candidature and Scholarship (use link below). If you have any questions concerning the application process for Mid-Year Scholarships, or to submit your application, please contact your appropriate Faculty Research Administrator.

Research Centre

Research Centres and Institutes - (A-Z Listing)
Brain Sciences Institute (BSI)
Business, Work and Ageing Centre for Research
Centre for Advanced Internet Architectures (CAIA)
Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Centre for Atom Optics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Centre for Information Technology Research (CITR)
Centre for Micro-Photonics
Centre for Molecular Simulation
Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure
Environment and Biotechnology Centre
Industrial Research Institute Swinburne (IRIS)
Institute for Social Research

Research Groups - (A-Z Listing)
Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship
Bio-S
Information Security Research (iSECURES) Laboratory
Sensory Neuroscience Laboratory

Other Centres and Groups - (A-Z Listing)
Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment
Centre for Electronic Financial Services
Centre for Mathematical Modelling
Centre for New Manufacturing
Centre for Regional Development
National Centre for Sustainability
SwinPsyCHE

http://www.research.swinburne.edu.au/higher-degrees/scholarships/

Free Education for Industry-Ph.D. student position in Molecular Biotechnology at Sweden

2008-05-08T19:53:00.001+07:00

Application procedure, extended date of application

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology includes eight programs and about 130 employees. The Molecular Biology Program is involved in the basic and applied research on fundamental cellular processes in bacteria. This program consists of, at present, four research groups, has approximately 20 employees of which 9 are PhD students.The research of the groups lead by Prof. Måns Ehrenberg and Assoc. Prof. Suparna Sanyal is focussed on protein synthesis in bacteria.

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position, financed by the Swedish Research Council, to be open for application:

Industry-Ph.D. student position in Molecular Biotechnology focused on the development of an optimised cell-free system for in vitro protein synthesis

at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology. The candidate will be recruited through 3H-Biomedical AB, Uppsala , the industri-partner of the Ehrenberg and Sanyal groups in this project. The position is available immediately.

The objective of the project is to develop an optimized system for rapid and large scale in vitro synthesis of functional proteins, based on purified components from the translational machinery of E. coli. Måns Ehrenberg’s group is one of the pioneers in this field. A similar but somewhat simpler system for the synthesis of short-peptides, is regularly used by the researchers of the Ehrenberg and Sanyal groups for in depth studies of the mechanism of protein synthesis.

Candidates with an academic degree at the Masters level in molecular biotechnology, biology or chemistry or the equivalent are invited to apply. A good background in molecular biology (both theoretical and experimental) is a merit. The candidate should have interest in applied science. Hands-on experience and expertise in the over-expression and purification of proteins using different methods of column chromatography is required. In addition, experience in working with ribosomes and RNA will be a merit. The candidate should have good social competence and be able to function in an international research environment. The PhD student will be expected to teach and/or supervise during lab courses about 20% of time, during a PhD period of five years.

The rules governing this process of enregistering as a Ph.D. student can be found (in Swedish) in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap 1-7 §§. Local rules apply for salaries.

Applications should include a CV, a brief description of research interests and past research experiences, copies of exam-certificates, and grades, a copy of your Master thesis (or a summary) and other relevant documents. The candidates are encouraged to provide letter(s) of recommendation and contact information to reference persons.

Information: More information can be obtained from Docent Suparna Sanyal, tel +46 18-471 4220, e-mail: suparna.sanyal@icm.uu.se and/or Prof. Måns Ehrenberg, tel +46 18-471 4213, e-mail: ehrenberg@xray.bmc.uu.se . More information about the Ehrenberg- and Sanyal- groups’ profile and the molecular biology program can be found at the website at http://www.icm.uu.se/molbio/.

The application must be submitted no later than May 26, 2008 to: The Registrar, UFV-PA 2008/978, Uppsala universitet, Box 256, 751 05 UPPSAL, Sweden . Fax +46 18-471 2000 or e-mail: registrator@uu.se. If you apply by e-mail or fax you will have to send the paper version as well at the latest one week after application deadline.

Free Education for PhD Scholarships at University of Kent, UK

2008-05-07T15:53:00.002+07:00

Funding for two doctoral research scholarships will be available for one year in the first instance, extended to a maximum of three years, based on satisfactory progress. Successful candidates will be registered as full-time students of the University of Kent; registered initially for the MPhil they will be expected to transfer/upgrade to the PhD within 18 months of registration.

Candidates will receive a maintenance grant of €9000 p.a. and tuition fees (€13,690 in 2008/09). Scholarship holders will normally be expected to teach a maximum of 6 hours per week in term time, at the direction of the Dean. Candidates will be subject to an annual review of progress and performance in both research and teaching and will be expected to perform at a satisfactory level in both areas to ensure renewal of their award.

Successful applicants will pursue a thesis topic in an area of research strength of the school. We particularly welcome research proposals in European Public Policy, International Relations, International Conflict Analysis, International Political Economy, and Political Strategy and Communication. Applicants should normally have obtained, or be about to obtain a relevant Master`s degree at merit or distinction level. In addition to making an application to study for an MPhil/PhD, applicants are required to submit a research proposal, CV and covering letter. Applicants should also ensure that two academic references are submitted by the closing date of 16 June 2008.

To submit an application for the PhD scholarships please follow the instructions as detailed on the following webpage: http://www.kent.ac.uk/brussels/admissions.html.

Once you have submitted your application to study at UKB, you may apply for a scholarship by sending a research proposal, CV, and covering letter outlining your interest in the scholarship by email to ukbschols1@kent.ac.uk. UKB must receive your scholarship application no later than 17:00 Brussels time on 16 June 2008.

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/LT143/PhD_Scholarships/

Free Education From ADB - JSP Japan Scholarship Program at University of Auckland, New Zealand

2008-05-07T15:45:00.002+07:00

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Programme for Postgraduate Student at University of Auckland

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Programme (JSP) was established in April 1988 with funding from the Government of Japan. It is intended to provide an opportunity to fully qualified citizens of ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related areas to attend academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region.

University of Auckland is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below are programs offered:

* Master in International Business
* Master of Commerce (International Business)
* Master of Arts (Development Studies)
* Master of Science (Environmental Science)
* Master/Doctorate in Engineering
* Master of Public Health

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
2. Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (University of Auckland )
3. A bachelor`s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
5. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
6. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
7. In good health.
8. Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
9. Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
11. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
12. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

MORE INFORMATION
ADB-JSP Coordinators

Ms. Rita Fatialofa-Patolo
International Scholarships Coordinator
NZ Australia Pacific Region
International Office
E-mail: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz

University of Auckland
International Office,
University of Auckland
7 Symonds Street,
Auckland, New Zealand
Private Bag 92019 Auckland, New Zealand
(Attn: International Admissions/Scholarships)

Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program`s website at www.adb.org/jsp for more detail information about this program

DEADLINE
Application Deadline is 31 July 2008

Free Education for MSc in Environmental Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy

2008-05-06T19:54:00.002+07:00

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (Petroleum Engineering)
Call for Applications for the 2008/2009 Academic Year

The Eni Project offers international students (in particular from Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia or Saudi Arabia) the possibility to receive a scholarship and other benefits to graduate from the Politecnico di Torino attending a Master of Science course in Environmental Engineering (Petroleum Engineering).

The project, promoted by the Politecnico di Torino and financed by Eni - Exploration & Production Division and Eni Corporate University, will offer for the 2008/2009 academic year up to 60 scholarship to international students.

The length of the course is 2 years full time and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits. All the courses are entirely held in English.

The activities will begin in September 2008.

Requirements
Academic requirements
In order to be admitted into the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) program, applicants must possess a university degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree, which is approximately equivalent to three or four years after secondary school, depending on the number of secondary school years.
For further information, please visit the Entry requirements page.

Application is open to students who:

* are not Italian citizens or are Italian citizens who come from foreign universities (please see the "Academic requirements" section above)
* are not older than 32 years (by 31/12/2008)
* have an adequate knowledge of the English language, preferably demonstrated by an international certification
* are not already enrolled in a Master of Science course of the Politecnico di Torino before the 2008/2009 academic year
* are not recipients of other scholarships, Italian or foreign.

Deadline: 8 p.m. (Italian time) on May 10th, 2008

More information please visit: http://international.polito.it/en/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/complete_list_of_scholarship_projects/eni_project_petroleum_engineering

Free Education for Doctoral Scholarships in Mathematics at University of Bonn, Germany

2008-05-06T19:51:00.001+07:00

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government`s Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:

Algebra and number theory (J. Franke, G. Harder, M. Rapoport, J. Schröer, C. Stroppel, D. Zagier) | Algebraic and arithmetic geometry (G.Faltings, G.Harder, D.Huybrechts, N. Perrin, M.Rapoport) | Differential geometry (W. Ballmann, U. Hamenstädt) | Discrete mathematics and complexity theory (S. Hougardy, M. Karpinski, B. Korte, T. Nieberg, N. Saxena, J. Vygen) | Global analysis (M. Lesch, W. Müller) | Mathematical models in the natural sciences (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, M. Griebel, F.Otto) | Moduli spaces (W. Ballmann, C.-F. Bödigheimer, G. Faltings, U. Hamenstädt, G. Harder, M. Marcolli, Y. Manin, S. Schwede, D. Zagier) | Numerical analysis (M. Griebel, R. Krause) | Partial differential equations (H.-W. Alt, J. Frehse, H. Koch, F. Otto, M. Rumpf, L. Székelyhidi) | Probability and statistics (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, M. Karpinski, M. Schäl, K.-T. Sturm) | Pure and applied logic (M. Karpinski, P. Poepke) | Scientific computing (M. Griebel, H. Harbrecht, R. Krause, M. Rumpf) | Stochastic analysis (S. Albeverio, A. Eberle, F. Otto, K.-T. Sturm) | Topology (H.-J. Baues, C.-F. Bödigheimer, J. Hornbostel, M. Kreck, S. Schwede).

There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplied by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

Applications are to be sent to:
Prof. Dr. Carl-Friedrich Bödigheimer,
Director of Graduate Studies,
Universität Bonn,
Mathematisches Institut,
Beringstrasse 1,
D-53115 Bonn, Germany.

Deadline for applications
15 January anually for entry in april or October | 31 May anually for entry in October.

For more details and a list of required documents visit:
www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de

Free Education for Post-Doc in "Ocean in the Earth System" at University of Bremen, Germany

2008-05-06T19:47:00.001+07:00

Post-Doc "Ocean in the Earth System"

MARUM Fellowship

The DFG Research Center/Excellence Cluster "The Ocean in the Earth System" (MARUM) at the University of Bremen, Germany, has established a competitive and highly selective program for MARUM Fellowship awards. Up to two fellowships will be awarded in this round in the general areas of marine geology, paleoceanography, marine biogeochemistry, marine geophysics and marine geotechnology. We encourage applications from enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with a demonstrated record in interdisciplinary marine research in fields that include, but are not limited to sedimentation and physical transport processes in coastal areas, shelf seas, and along ocean margins, reconstructing and modeling climate change, and biogeochemical cycles in marine environments.

Specific interests of MARUM are directed toward the understanding of:

1. Stability of ocean margins (geoengineering, coastal protection, geohazards, effects of human activities),
2. Seafloor processes such as gas and fluid seepage as well as sediment transport at continental margins and in coastal areas,
3. Ocean-climate and ocean-land interactions,
4. Factors governing marine productivity,
5. Life in extreme environments including the deep marine subsurface, and
6. Microbe-mineral interactions (see www.marum.de for further information).

The successful candidate should have received a PhD within the last five years in geosciences or a related field. Fellowships are initially limited to a term of two years and will start in fall or winter 2008. After a successful evaluation a prolongation by one year is possible. Salary and benefits are linked to the German employee scale 13 TVL. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, a research proposal describing research interests, contact information for 3 referees and completed application form (available from www.marum.de/Jobs.html).

MARUM Fellows are expected to develop their own research program within the scientific framework provided by MARUM; proposals targeting research between boundaries of individual research groups at MARUM are encouraged. MARUM Fellows will be integrated in a stimulating and supportive environment that provides ideal conditions for scientific growth.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply.

In case of equal personal aptitudes and qualification priority will be given to disabled persons.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to Achim Kopf electronically (akopf@uni-bremen.de) under the reference number A 66/08.

Deadline for applications is June 10, 2008.

Email:
Achim Kopf
akopf@uni-bremen.de

http://www.stellen.uni-bremen.de/a66-08.php3

We would be very grateful, if you could submit your application documents as copies (no folders), we can not send your documents back because of cost reasons; after the application process the documents will be destroyed.

Free Education for PhD-positions at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

2008-05-02T16:08:00.001+07:00

2 PhD-Positions at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering “Flow Distribution and Instabilities in Multi-Channel Heat Exchangers”

Two PhD research fellowships on “Flow distribution and instabilities in Multi-Channel Heat Exchangers” are available at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology. The fellowships are within a project financed by Statoil-Hydro and the Gas Technology Center SINTEF-NTNU (Flow mal-distribution and thermo-hydraulic flow instabilities).

The objective of the current project is to improve fundamental understanding and prediction capabilities of cryogenic thermo-hydraulic flow instabilities and flow mal-distribution phenomena related to LNG process units. The main goal of this PhD is to perform analytical and experimental investigation of flow instabilities observed in two-phase flow through parallel interacting channels in heat exchangers. A strong modeling-experimental- simulation activity coupling is intended in the PhD projects. The development of analytical models to describe and analyze the detailed physics of flow mal-distribution in multi-channel heat exchangers is expected. One and two-dimensional models should be considered. These models will require empirical data as closure relations. Therefore, an experimental facility capable of providing such data and model validation will be designed and constructed.

PhD candidates are expected to hold a master`s level degree in a subject relevant for the PhD project and to have a good combination of knowledge and skills in the following areas: Experimental research, thermo-hydraulics, heat transfer and fluid flow, mathematical modeling, scientific computing, and programming.

Each PhD scholarship is limited to 3 years without duties. It is required that the person employed satisfies the requirements for PhD students, participates in the course program of the PhD studies, and finishes the PhD degree within 3 years.

Further information about the positions may be obtained from

1. Associate Professor Carlos A. Dorao (carlos.dorao@ntnu.no),
2. Associate Professor Maria Fernandino (maria.fernandino@ntnu.no),
3. Professor II Jostein Pettersen (jospet@StatoilHydro.com).

Conditions of appointment: PhD students follow code 1017, grade 43 – 47, gross NOK 325 600 to NOK 348 900 per year (before tax). PhD students are normally remunerated at wage level 43. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary.

Engagement as a PhD candidate is done in accordance with current appointment regulations with supplementary rules in force giving guidelines for scholarship appointments in universities and university colleges. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants are obliged to engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicant`s plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement. A contract of employment will be set up for the engagement period regulating the rights and duties of the PhD student.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants.

The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government`s policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must contain information of educational background and work experience. Copies of transcripts and reference letters should be enclosed.

An application inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no, ref.no. IVT-27/08. Preferably, we want the attachments in one file.

Application deadline: 18 May 2008

Free Education for PhD Position on Organic Chemistry in the Protosolar Nebula at Institute in Groningen, Netherland

2008-05-02T16:04:00.002+07:00

PhD Position on Organic Chemistry in the Protosolar Nebula at The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute in Groningen, The Netherlands

The Kapteyn Astronomical Institute in Groningen, The Netherlands, is seeking an ambitious, highly motivated applicant for a 4-year PhD bursary position in Star and Planet Formation to work on organic chemistry in the protosolar nebula. The starting date can be anytime in 2008.

The PhD project will specifically study the processing and stability of organic material in the early Solar System and thereby studying the initial conditions for the formation of life. The goal is to assess the impact of stellar activity (UV and X-rays), winds and highly energetic particles on the formation and survival of abiotic organic species.

The work will involve the extension of currently existing chemical reaction databases, the development of a multi-phase gas-grain chemistry and the incorporation of laboratory results into local models of the protosolar nebula. The institute is part of the Netherlands Research School for Astronomy and belongs to the top research institutions in Astronomy worldwide. Research topics currently include cosmology, galaxy evolution, star and planet formation and interstellar matter.

Interested applicants should have a very good academic track record and hold the equivalent of a Masters degree, including a substantial thesis, in Astronomy or Physics when starting the position. Previous numerical experience and a strong chemistry background would be an asset.

Interested candidates should send application material, including curriculum vitae, education history with transcripts of study record, a brief statement of research experience and two letters of reference. Selection of candidates will start May 30, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please send applications to:
Dr. Inga Kamp
Kapteyn Astronomical Institute
Postbus 800
9700 AV Groningen
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)50 363 4070
email: kamp@astro.rug.nl

For inquiries about the position or project, please contact Dr. Kamp.

For further information on the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, please visit the webpages at http://www.rug.nl/sterrenkunde/

Free Education / Scholarships at the Westminster Institute for Health and Well-Being, United Kingdom

2008-04-30T20:49:00.001+07:00

Full-Time Research Scholarships The Westminster Institute for Health And Well-Being

Full Tuition and Bench Fee Waiver plus a maintenance allowance of £14,940 p.a. (which will increase in line with the relevant ESRC rate). Renewable for up to 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress.
The Westminster Institute for Health and Well-being brings together an interdisciplinary academic group with an international research reputation in Health and Well-being including psychophysiology, health psychology, patient experience, nutrition, holistic health care and health informatics. The Institute aims to provide research-based evidence that informs policy and changes practice so that society reaps benefits in terms of improved understanding and promotion of health and well-being. These research scholarships will develop existing academic research and policy interests.

The Westminster Institute for Health and Well-being invites research applications from suitably qualified students to commence study in October 2008 on one of the following projects:

* Men, mindfulness and well-being. Contact: Dr Damien Ridge by e-mail: D.Ridge@westminster.ac.uk
* Well-being, self-care and long-term conditions. Contact: Professor David Peters by e-mail: D.Peters@westminster.ac.uk
* The use of skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia) in the treatment of stress and anxiety. Contact: Dr Julie Whitehouse by e-mail: J.Whitehouse01@ westminster.ac.uk

You should hold or expect to be awarded a 2.1 Hons degree or above and, preferably, a Masters degree in an appropriate subject area. Those applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (Overall Band Score) with 7 in all elements or equivalent. In addition to their PhD studies, duties will include up to 6 hours per week assisting with teaching on appropriate modules. To support teaching, you will be expected to take education courses at the University.

Informal enquiries may be directed to contact staff as indicated by the e-mail addresses above.

To receive an application pack and further details of the scholarships, please e-mail: researchadmissions@ wmin.ac.uk You should specify that you wish to apply for a Westminster Institute for Health and Well-being Research Scholarship.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, 16 May 2008

Free Education for PhD in Economics at Scuola Superiore Sant`Anna, Pisa, Italy

2008-04-30T20:43:00.002+07:00

Call for Applications A.Y. 2008-2009:
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=3160&area=46

Online application:
http://www.sssup.it/domandeSifur/index_perf_phd.jsp

Selection Overview:

* Admission Requirements Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
* Current undergraduate students who will be awarded such a degree before September 19, 2008, may also apply. In this case, a successful application will be conditional to the subsequent completion of the degree and the transmission to the School of adequate documentation, also in electronic form, no later than September 22, 2008.

Positions and Grants:

* 4 positions with 4 fellowships (amounting to € 12.500 per year + free meals at school`s canteen + Campus facilities)
* The School reserves the possibility of accepting up to a maximum of 2 further students without grant or other forms of financial support.

Deadlines:
Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/phdapplicationon line by May 30, 2008 by 12.00 pm GMT.
In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Administration Office (tel. +39 050 883383/3335/3220, e-mail:infophd@sssup.it).

A hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate) together with the enclosures as per art. 7 and with the copy of a valid identity document, must reach by June 6, 2008:
Scuola Superiore Sant`Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
International Doctoral Program in Economics
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
I - 56127 PISA, Italy

Application and Attachments:
- Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:

1. The copy of a valid identity document. Non-UE applicants will have to provide a photocopy of their passport;
2. Two copies of their complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training, professional experiences, publications and all other information that might help in the evaluation of the candidate; please use the UE model.
3. The academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English, in French or Italian);
4. One copy of the Master thesis, when applicable; two copies of its abstract in English or in French or in Italian, and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable (works written in languages other than Italian, English, or French must be accompanied by a summary in one of the above languages);
5. Two copies of a Research Project, of no more than 2.000 words which describes the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The candidate might opt to change her/his research topics during the postgraduate program. However, the research project offers an indication of the research interests and is an important element for the evaluation of the potential of the candidate.
6. At least two recommendation letters written by Faculty Members or other academics who have assessed and/or supervised the applicant`s work during his/her university studies, offering a comparative evaluation of the learning achievements, research potential, maturity, and professional inclinations of the candidate, and assessing whether the knowledge of the English language by the candidate is adequate to attend a post-graduate programme;

Selection of applicants:
Selection of applicants will be based upon the assessment of all the submitted documents and publications.

Beginning of the Courses:
October the 1st, 2008

Information:
e-mail: infophd@sssup.it

Attached documents:
Call for applications 2008-2009 - (file pdf, 62 Kb)

Free Education for PhD scholarships in ERP at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark

2008-04-29T16:47:00.001+07:00

2 Fully Funded PhD scholarship in Enterprise Resource Planning in collaboration with Microsoft

The Centre for Applied ICT at Copenhagen Business School invites applications for 2 scholarship in Enterprise Resource Planning. The scholarships will be associated with the large "Third Generation Enterprise Resource Planning Systems"project (www.3gerp.org), with more than twenty researchers. This is carried out in close collaboration with Microsoft Development Centre in Copenhagen. The scholarships are fully funded, i.e. there is no tuition, and the student will receive a salary of around 3.500€/month for the three years of study.

Closing date: 5 May 2008 at 12.00 noon.

The two PhD scholarships are offered within the areas of:

* Operations management
* Accounting management
* Business Intelligence
* Information systems

All within the context of specifying, developing, deploying and using standard ERP systems for many countries and industries, especially providing research based innovations to the future generations of ERP systems.

For the scholarship, the department will give priority to applicants who demonstrate competencies within empirical research and theory development, and who show an interest in both joining the department`s research environment and functioning as a link to the relevant industry. Center for Applied ICT is one of the largest research centers at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) with around 30 researchers and a portfolio of research projects that exceed 10 million €. Among our global partners are Microsoft, IBM, SAP, ARLA, Heineken, United Paper Mill (Finland), Mahindra & Mahindra (India), and Danish Radio.

Please see the centre profile at www.cbs.dk/caict and obtain general information on the CBS PhD Programme on www.cbs.dk/phd

For more information on the scholarships and application procedure, please visit http://frontpage.cbs.dk/jobs/stil.pl?func= details&id= 940

Free Education for PhD Studentship in Mathematical Modelling at University of Limerick, Ireland

2008-04-29T16:45:00.001+07:00

Postgraduate (PhD) Studentship in Mathematical Modelling

The University of Limerick (UL) with over 11,500 students and 1,200 staff is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. UL is situated on a superb riverside campus of over 300 acres with the River Shannon as a unifying focal point. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning and working environment.

Supported by the largest single grant ever awarded to mathematics in Ireland (Euro 4.34 million from the Science Foundation Ireland Mathematics Initiative) MACSI ”the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry, centred at the University of Limerick, is dedicated to the mathematical modelling and solution of problems which arise in science, engineering and industry in Ireland.

Applicants for the Postgraduate (PhD) Studentship positions should be graduates in mathematics or any related numerate discipline with an interest in applied mathematical modelling and/or scientific computation.

All positions have support for travel and include fees and an annual stipend of â‚¬18,000. Further information may be found at www.macsi.ie (http://www.macsi.ul.ie/home.html) or by inquiry to Prof. Stephen O`Brien (Stephen.OBrien@ul.ie).

Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV by email to macsi@ul.ie .

Please note your application must include:

* A letter/email of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined.
* A current CV.

The closing date for receipt of completed online applications is Monday, 30th June 2008 at 12h00 GMT

Free Education / Scholarship For Research Student 2009 from MONBUKAGAKUSHO, Japan

2008-04-29T16:41:00.001+07:00

Japanese Government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO) Scholarship For Research Student 2009

The Embassy of Japan has begun offering scholarships to Indonesian students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students for the academic year 2009 under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship program.

Any grantee who desires to enroll in a regular graduate course (a master`s course, a doctoral course or a professional graduate course) after studying as a research student or to move on from a master`s course or a professional graduate course to a doctoral course must pass an entrance examination given by the university concerned.

Applicants must have the following qualifications (among others):

1. Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1974
2. Applicants must have received from their university a GPA of 3.0 or higher or must have achieved a total score of 260 or higher in 2 subjects (except the subject of “Japanese”) in the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
3. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent or The Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 or higher.

Application forms are available free of charge at the Embassy of Japan (Education Section: 8:30-12:00, 14:00-15:30), the Consulates General of Japan in Surabaya, Medan and Makassar and are also available on the Embassy of Japan website (http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp). The application documents must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan by May 23, 2008. Applications will be accepted by hand or by post.

Further information on this scholarship can be obtained from the Embassy of Japan (Education Section: 021-31924308 Ext. 175, 176).

Free Education for PhD Fellowship at Leiden Observatory, Netherland

2008-04-29T16:38:00.000+07:00

PhD Fellowship at Leiden Observatory to work on ULTRA-VISTA

Leiden Observatory has a vacancy for a 4-year PhD fellowship.The candidate will work under the guidance of Marijn Franx on the ULTRA-VISTA survey, and will study high redshift galaxies. The ULTRA-VISTA survey has been awarded 1800 hour of observing time, and will provide an ultra-deep 0.75 sq degrees Near-IR image of the sky, allowing the selection and study of very high redshift galaxies, as a precursor to JWST and ELT.

The position is funded for 3 years under the ELIXIR EU network, and an additional 4th year of funding will be available from the Leiden Observatory conditional on satisfactory performance. The salary for the first 3 years will be provided in agreement with EU regulations, and will be no less than 2000 euros per month before taxes. Additional allowances will apply, including a taxfree monthly mobility allowance of 500 euros. Funding for attendence of network meetings and conferences is available.

Leiden Observatory is the oldest, still existing university observatory, and offers a stimulating environment for PhD students. Students can perform research in preparation for their PhD for the length of 4 years. The students are expected to attend international schools and conferences during their research training. The working language is English, and PhD students, postdocs, and staff have an international background. The Netherlands is an attractive living place for English speakers, as English is widely understood and spoken.

The position is open to students with the equivalent of a Masters degree in astronomy, or physics with a very strong astronomy component. Due to EU regulations, only candidates with non-Dutch nationality can apply. The candidates must have resided less than 12 months in the Netherlands during the past 3 years before their application. The starting time of the position is negotiable. It can start on September 1, 2008, or later in the fall.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae (with a list of courses and grades), a brief statement of research experience, and 2 or 3 letters of reference which can be sent separately. Furthermore, a letter of motivation and a description of research interest is required. Selection of candidates will start on May 15 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please send applications to:
prof. Marijn Franx
Leiden Observatory
P.O. Box 9513
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands

FAX: +31-71-5275819 e-mail submission: franx at strw.leidenuniv.nl
e-mail inquiries: franx at strw.leidenuniv.nl

For more information:
Leiden Observatory (http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/)
PhD Programme (http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/education/PhD.php)
Elixir network (http://www.iap.fr/elixir/)

Free Education for PhD positions at Zhejiang University, China

2008-04-29T16:34:00.000+07:00

PhD. Student Position openings at the Department of Information Science & Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

There are several Ph.D. student position openings at the Department of Information Science & Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University (Hangzhou, China, http://www.zju.edu.cn/english/& http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangzhou). These Ph.D. studentships & scholarship are provided for prospective international students overseas (i.e.non-Chinese nationals) by Chinese Government and Zhejiang University jointly, which are planned to begin on or around September 2008 with a studying period up to 3-5 years.

The basic conditions for the Ph.D. studentships & scholarship are as following:

1. Exempt from registration fee, tuition fee, fee for laboratory experiments, fees for internship, fee for basic learning materials and fee for intramural accommodation;
2. Living allowance comparable to the local living standard in China (e.g.Hangzhou);
3. Fee for outpatient medical service and Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Benefit Plan for International Students in China.

On top of those conditions, additional financial support can be expected from each department (doctorate course in English) in which the international students register. Please visit the official website http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/Eg_index. php (International College of Zhejiang University) or http://grs.zju.edu.cn (Graduate School of Zhejiang University) for up-dated and detailed information.

Please note that all applicants should submit written application materials to Zhejiang University directly between April 10th to May 20th, 2008.

The Department of Information Science & Electronic Engineering has particular strengths and interests in Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communications, Cognitive Radio, Cognitive Networks, Cognitive Mobile Internet, Dynamic Spectrum Access and Management, and next-generation broadband wireless communications; so we particularly encourage applicants with an interest in any of these areas.

For more information, please contact:
Honggang ZHANG, Professor, Ph.D.
Department of Information Science & Electronic Engineering
Zhejiang University
Zheda Road 38, Hangzhou 310027, CHINA
Tel: +86-571-87952022 Fax: +86-571-87952022
Email: honggangzhang@zju.edu.cn

Free Education for PhD positions Switzerland ETH Zurich - Architecture at Switzerland

2008-04-28T16:04:00.001+07:00

Description

In the Fracture Mechanics/Lightweight Materials and Structures Group of the Institute for Building Materials (IfB), of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) are available two PhD positions in the field of Lightweight Materials and Structures.The challenge in developing lightweight materials is to assure sufficient strength and deformability in combination with low weight which is of interest for economic use of resources. One of the strategies followed in the past years to mix cement and protein foam to reach significant weight reduction, where ways have been found to retain the strength.Foaming can be applied to almost any material, and currently first steps have been made to extend our efforts to include metallic foams. The development of a new material should at best be combined with investigations at the structural level to explore the possible applications.

In the research project the design and development of lightweight shelters as temporary fast deployable structures for use in cases of emergency or for large manifestations is pursued.The research comprises of two parts that should run in parallel. One part of the project focuses on the development of metallic foams in relation to possible structural configurations; the second part deals with the development of a numerical simulation program for analyzing the behaviour of the metal foams.

Education

The candidates should have a completed Master degree in one of the following fields: materials science, applied mechanics, structural engineering or architecture (the last one with emphasis on structural design and engineering). For subproject (1) a creative mind is needed, interest in developing new materials and structures and a clear practical attitude needed in experimental exploration. For subproject (2) creativity is important, as well as a strong background in structural mechanics and numerical simulation techniques. Since synergy between the two projects should develop, team spirit is an important issue.

Entrance upon by arrangement

Remarks

The starting date is open to discussion, but preferably at very short notice. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jan G.M. van Mier, tel. 41 (1) 633 2709/2712, or jvanmier@ethz.ch

Contact address

Applications including a CV and the names of two referees can be sent electronically or by normal mail to Prof. Dr. Jan G.M. van Mier, ETH Zurich, IfB, Schafmattstrasse 6, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.
Email: jvanmier@ethz.ch

http://www.ethz.ch

Company: ETH Zürich
Workplace: Zürich-Hönggerberg

http://www.telejob.ethz.ch/telejob/offer.xml?offer=11101

Free Education for PhD Position in Engineering Geology at University of Geneva

2008-04-28T15:59:00.002+07:00

Description

The laboratory of engineering and environmental geology led by Prof. A. Parriaux (http://geolep.epfl.ch) invites applications for a PhD position in engineering geology. We seek a person who will use X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) to better characterize the state of alteration of various rock series, in terms of mineralogy, texture and microstructure. This subject is oriented towards a better quantification of rock mass behavior in engineering works. This work will be done in collaboration with the department of radiology of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) and the department of geology of the University of Geneva.

We offer attractive work conditions, excellent computing infrastructures and diversified scientific environments. Details about the EPFL can be found at http://www.epfl.ch.

The position is for three years, the typical time to complete a PhD. Earliest starting date is June 2008. An annual salary of about CHF 40’000 (€ 25’000) is offered for this position.

Review of applications will start April 21, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, send to Dr. Pascal Turberg (pascal.turberg@epfl.ch) your CV, publication list, a PDF file of your master thesis, grades from your studies, a one page statement on past research experience, motivation and research interests (in English), plus names and contact details of three persons (academic if possible) that may be contacted for references.

Education

Applicants must have a Master degree, Diploma or equivalent in earth sciences or related domain. The project involves XRCT data acquisition, petrographical analysis (thin sections, fluorescence microscopy, MEB), 3D image processing, programming, working with large amounts of data. Therefore interest in laboratory experiments and experience with Fortran and data analysis (Matlab, etc.) is an advantage.

Regardless of background, the successful applicant will have an interactive personality, motivation to work with cutting-edge numerical models, the ability to carry out research in an interdisciplinary and international environment, and a strong desire to disseminate the results in conference talks and journal articles.

Entrance upon 1st June 2008 or upon agreement

Duration of appointment: 3 years

Contact address EPFL ENAC GEOLEP
Dr P. Turberg
Station 18
CH 1015 Lausanne
Tel: (41)(21) 693 6071
Email Pascal.Turberg@epfl.ch

http://geolep.epfl.ch
Keywords Engineering geology, geomaterial, X-Ray computed tomography

Company: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Workplace: Lausanne

http://www.telejob.ethz.ch/telejob/offer.xml?offer=11094

Free Education for PhD position in Human Geography at Stockholm University

2008-04-28T15:56:00.001+07:00

at the Department of Human Geography. Ref.nr 617-1058-08. Application no later than 15 May, 2008.

The Department of Human Geography announces one PhD position at the Department of Human Geography to commence on the 15 August 2008. Individuals who are employed as PhD candidates shall engage themselves in their own PhD programmes, preferably within one the research themes of the department, see below The PhD program encompasses 240 course-points (4 years), and includes a doctoral thesis (150 points) and courses/literature studies (90 points in total).

The initial contract of employment shall be for no longer than one year, and can subsequently be renewed for periods not exceeding two years at a time. Employment as PhD candidate may not exceed a total duration corresponding to four years PhD education. The minimum monthly salary is currently 19 400 SEK. The 20 percent teaching assignment implies that the PhD education will consist of a period of five years.

The position is funded through the institutions faculty appropriation for research and post-graduate education. The institution anticipates that PhD candidates will subsequently participate in the production of applications for external funding.

Who is eligible to apply?
The applicant is required to fulfil the general eligibility requirement for Phd studies (a master or magister exam). Additionally, the applicant must fulfil the special eligibility requirement (särskild behörighet), i.e. to have achieved pass grades in at least 60 course points in the discipline of human geography / social geography / geography.

How do I apply?
A complete application headed with the reference number 617-1058-08 should arrive at the following address no later than 15 May, 2008.

Stockholm University
Registrator/PÄ
SE-106 91 Stockholm.

The application must include the following documentation:

- A completed application form for admission to the PhD student programme (the application form can be downloaded from the institutions website: www.humangeo.su.se),

- Curriculum Vitae

- a short presentation (3-4 pages) of the research area that the applicant intends to pursue and the reasons for applying to the PhD student programme (including specification of one or more of the institutions special areas of competence that the applicant is interested in, see below),

- LADOK certification, verified copies of education certificates supporting general and special admission requirements to the PhD student programme,

- one example of an independently written paper authored by the applicant within the framework of his/her 60- or 80-point (bachelor or masters) level university education,

- references from two university lecturers who have taught the applicant and who have a good knowledge of the applicants academic achievements,

- ancillary documentation that the applicant wishes to be taken into consideration (e.g. other reference letters).

The union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (ST) phone + 46-8-162000 (switchboard) and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), cell phone +46-70-316 43 41.

Current research themes at the Department of Human Geography

Research on local and regional planning and development: Power, environment and gender.

Planning research investigates the possibilities and the constraints that are involved in planning for urban and rural environments, as well as those concerning regional restructuring and development initiatives. Of central importance here are the various forms of spatial and social imbalances and the associated problems, which take the form of uneven resource distribution, inequality and segregation. Research is applied to rural environments, to the modern city and suburb, and to issues concerning planning for sustainable development.

The focus of research here concerns changing gender identities, constructions, and practice from the perspective of the spatial contexts in which they operate.

Contact persons: Professor Gunnel Forsberg, e-mail gunnel.forsberg@humangeo.su.se.

Historical Geography and Landscape Research

The field of research concerning landscape development, which has a long tradition at the institution, is currently undergoing an exciting phase of development. Ongoing projects and supervision expertise in this field pertain more specifically to satellite imagery analysis and GIS-development for application in areas including landscape analyses, landscape evaluation, historical geographical investigations of land use change, landscapes in the Middle Ages, and the influence of global systems on local societies and landscapes. In collaboration with the Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology at Stockholm University, the research programme entitled People, Land and Time in Africa is studying people and environments in southern and eastern Africa from an historical perspective.

Contact person: Professor Mats Widgren, e-mail mats.widgren@humangeo.su.se.

Demography, quantitative methodology and GIS.

This research theme analyses the role that demographic change plays for social and economic development at the regional, national and international scales. This field of research is characterised by an inter-disciplinary approach and a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including GIS.

Contact person: Professor Bo Malmberg, e-mail bo.malmberg@humangeo.su.se.

Global and local economic and urban processes.

This research profile studies global processes and globalization in the context of economic and urban geographies. How do geographical structures for production and consumption develop? How are these dependent on political regulation and policy? How do relations between the local and the global manifest themsleves? This profile focuses on regions and cities and how different places develop within networks at various scales.

Contact person: Assistant Professor Brita Hermelin. , e-mail brita.hermelin@humangeo.su.se.

http://www.su.se/pub/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=3988&a=40083

Free Education for International Doctoral Research Scholarships at New Zealand

2008-04-28T15:53:00.005+07:00

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all international students who meet the eligibility criteria.

NZIDRS scholarships include:

full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study

NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).

up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance

NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research

NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance

NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.

Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Evidence of available supervision
You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

NZIDRS application close date
The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early April until 5pm (NZ time) on Tuesday the 15th of July 2008. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances.

Find out more
If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager - scholarships@educationnz.org.nz

http://www.nzeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/incoming/
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Free Education Vacancies in Utrecht University, Netherland

2008-04-25T16:25:00.001+07:00

At this moment the Utrecht University has got 15 vacancies available. http://www.uu.nl/uupublish/homeuu/homeenglish/working/vacancies/25678main.html

1. Postdoc ESCAPE (1,0 fte)
2. 2 PhD-Researchers Mathematics (2.0 fte)
3. Professor of Analysis (Leerstoel Zuivere Analyse) (1.0 fte)
4. Assistant/Associate Professor of Organisation (1,0 fte)
5. Assistant Professor of Macroeconomics (1,0 fte)
6. PhD-Researcher in Microbial Ecology (1,0 fte)
7. PhD-Researcher Mathematics (1.0 fte)
8. PhD-Researcher in Computational Astrophysics (1 fte)
9. PhD-Researcher in Environmental Hydrogeology (1,0 fte)
10. PhD-Researcher in Shock Metamorphism and Impact Geology (1,0 fte)
11. Assistant Professor Spectroscopy of heterogeneous catalysis (1,0 fte)
12. Assistant Professor Renewable Catalysis (1,0 fte)
13. PhD-Researcher Improving user-producer interaction in the development of sustainable agro-food innovations (1,0 fte)
14. Postdoc-Researcher in Reactive Transport Modeling (1,0 fte)
15. PhD-Researcher in Marine Geochemistry (1,0 fte)

Postdoc ESCAPE (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Salary between â‚¬ 2,330.- and â‚¬ 3,678.- (salary scale 10 Collaborative Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities).
Respond before 04-05-2008

2 PhD-researchers Mathematics (2.0 fte)
Faculty of Science
Salary between â‚¬ 2,000.- and â‚¬ 2,558.- gross per month
Respond before 26-05-2008

Professor of Analysis (Leerstoel Zuivere Analyse) (1.0 fte)
Faculty of Science
Salary between â‚¬ 4,803.- and â‚¬ 6,995.- gross per month
Respond before 28-05-2008

Assistant/Associate Professor of Organisation (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Law, Economics & Governance
Salary between â‚¬ 4,337.- and â‚¬ 5,798.- for the Associate Professor position
and between â‚¬ 3,129.- and â‚¬ 4,868.- for the Assistant Professor position
Respond before 03-05-2008

Assistant Professor of Macroeconomics (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Law, Economics & Governance
Salary between â‚¬ 3.129,- and â‚¬ 4.868,00
Respond before 03-05-2008

PhD-researcher in Microbial Ecology (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Salary starts with â‚¬ 2,000.- per month in the first year and increases to â‚¬ 2,558.- per month in the fourth year of employment (salary scale Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities).
Respond before 23-04-2008

PhD-researcher Mathematics (1.0 fte)
Faculty of Science
Salary starts with â‚¬ 2,000.- in the first year and increases to â‚¬ 2,558.-
Respond before 31-05-2008

PhD-researcher in Computational Astrophysics (1 fte)
Faculty of Science
Salary is in the range between â‚¬ 2,000.- (scale P/0)and â‚¬ 2,558.- (scale P/3) gross per month
Respond before 15-05-2008

PhD-researcher in Environmental Hydrogeology (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Geosciences
Salary starts at â‚¬ 2000,- and increases to 2,558.- in the fourth year of appointment
Respond before 01-05-2008

PhD-researcher in Shock Metamorphism and Impact Geology (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Geosciences
Salary starts at â‚¬ 2,000.,- and increases to â‚¬ 2,558,- gross per month in the fourth year of appointment.
Respond before 01-07-2008

Assistant Professor Spectroscopy of heterogeneous catalysis (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Science
Salary between â‚¬ 3,129.- and â‚¬ 4,868.- gross per month (salary scale 11/12)
Respond before 25-04-2008

Assistant Professor Renewable Catalysis (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Science
Salary between â‚¬ 3,129.- and â‚¬ 4,868.- gross per month (salary scale 11/12)
Respond before 25-04-2008

PhD-researcher Improving user-producer interaction in the development of sustainable
Agro-food innovations (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Geosciences
Salary starting at â‚¬ 2,000.- in year 1 to â‚¬ 2,558.- in year 4
Respond before 06-05-2008

Postdoc-researcher in Reactive Transport Modeling (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Geosciences
Salary starting at â‚¬ 2,740.- (scale 10 of the Dutch Universities Conditions of Employment) gross gross per month on a full-time basis.
Respond before 31-12-2008

PhD-researcher in Marine Geochemistry (1,0 fte)
Faculty of Geosciences
Salary starting at â‚¬ 1,956.- in the first year to â‚¬ 2,502.- in the last year of appointment.
Respond before 31-12-2008

Free Education for post-doc position in multi-dimensional isotope studies of halogenated volatile organic compounds (HVOC) at STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY

2008-04-24T15:55:00.005+07:00

- Ref. Dnr. 617-0969-08.

The position offers the possibility to acquire a broad range of analytical and conceptual skills within environmental and atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemistry and climate science. The post-doc would join an internationally recognized group of researchers and have full access to state-of-the-art field sampling and analytical facilities at Stockholm University and the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Laboratory for Isotope Geology). Our research-oriented department hosts a large, active and international Ph.D. student and post-doc group. The successful candidate would also be immersed in the interdepartmental Bert Bolin Climate Change Research Centre, a national centre of excellence at Stockholm University.

Project description

Halogenated volatile organic compounds (HVOC) such as CH3Br, CH3Cl and CH2Br2 are significantly affecting atmospheric chemistry including thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer. There exists a large uncertainty regarding the relative importance of their different natural (e.g., marine and land-based) and anthropogenic sources. This post-doc project would seek to develop and apply unique measurements of the isotopic composition of these methyl halides (C, H, Br and Cl isotope systems) to make progress toward improved understanding of their sources; information that is required both for projections of future ozone layer thickness and to possibly affect reduction in anthropogenic emissions. Field campaigns are planned to the Swedish west coast, sub-arctic Abisko region and on northern Svalbard in the high Arctic. This project is primarily financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR).

Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated person with a completed Ph.D. within the environmental and earth sciences, chemistry or engineering. Experiences with modern isotopic mass spectrometry, handling of gases, instrumental development and tinkering, analyses of organic compounds and field sampling would all be beneficial.

Application

Your application, including CV with publication list, a copy of your Ph.D. diploma, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest for this position, name and contact information to two reference persons, and any other documents (e.g., selected publications) you would like to include should be submitted on or before 10 May 2008 to:

STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY
REGISTRAR/PA
Position Nr. 617-0969-08
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.

Applications via email (registrator@su.se) or fax (+46-8-163866) are accepted if immediately followed by a signed hard-copy.

For further information contact Assoc. Prof. Örjan Gustafsson, tel. +46 (0) 8 674 7317/ +46 (0) 70 3247317, email orjan.gustafsson@itm.su.se.

Union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (ST), and Gunnar Stenberg (SECO), tel. +46-8-162000.

http://www.itm.su.se/news.php?id=128

Free Education for Postdoctoral Scientist Position: Sea Salt Aerosol Emissions And Climate at Stockholm University

2008-04-24T15:52:00.002+07:00

Reg .no. 617-0960-08

The Bert Bolin Climate Centre (BBCC) at Stockholm University announces one research scientist position for 18-24 months. The successful applicant will work with observed and modeled sea salt aerosol emissions, atmospheric distribution, ice/snow deposition and interaction between sea salt aerosols and climate. Sea spray emissions will be parameterized and introduced in a General Circulation Model, which will be applied for different climate scenarios.

Desired background of the applicant:

- Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science/meteorology/atmospheric chemistry/atmospheric physics/environmental science/glaciology/climatology or similar.

- Good knowledge of sea spray source processes, aerosol modeling, and/or experience of large scale atmospheric numerical modeling.

- Documented capacity to work interdisciplinary, to collaborate but yet work independently.

- Good skills in spoken and written English and proved capacity to write peer review papers.

The position is hosted by the Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM), but is a collaboration between scientists at ITM, the Department of Meteorology (MISU) and the Department of Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology (INK). The post doc will work in close collaboration with the new research project GRACE (The Greenhouse Arctic Ocean and Climate Effect of Aerosols) and with researchers and Ph.D. students within this project. For additional information contact Dr. Douglas Nilsson (douglas.nilsson@itm.su.se, +46-70-3551728), Dr. Annica Ekman (annica@misu.su.se), and Dr. Margareta Hansson (margareta.hansson@natgeo.su.se).

Preferred starting date starting date is the 1st of August. More information can be found at www.bbcc.su.se and itm.su.se.

The union representatives are Bo Ekengren (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (ST), phone+46-8-162000 (switchboard), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), cell phone 070-3164341.

The application, quoting the appropriate reg. no., should arrive no later than May 2 2008.

The application should be addressed to:

Stockholm University
Registrar/PÄ
SE-10691 Stockholm
SWEDEN

http://www.itm.su.se/news.php?id=127

Free Education for POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGY, at the Department of Cell and Organism Biology, Faculty of Science

2008-04-23T17:02:00.003+07:00

Reference Number: 154
Starting Date: As soon as possible

Project Description:
Molecular mechanisms behind evolution of the modern yeast traits. You will run longitudinal experiments in several growth vessels (fermentors). Evolving samples will be analyzed by a variety of techniques: classical microbiology and genetic techniques, pulse-field electrophoresis, micro-array techniques and proteome analysis to follow gene-expression, and HPLC and gas analyzer analysis to follow the appearance of fermentation products. This project will attempt to answer the question if we can run the tape of the evolutionary history again and at the end obtain the same molecular structures and organisms.

For full information contact
Jure Piskur, tel +46 46 222 83 73
E-mail: Jure.Piskur@cob.lu.se

For complete information see the ADVERTISEMENT (pdf).

The application form (pdf), quoting the reference number, should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript showing all grades obtained during undergraduate studies, and any other documentation that the applicant feels is relevant. The application must reach the Registrar, Kansli N, Lund University, Box 118, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden, not later than 15th May 2008. All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity.

Einar Everitt

http://www.biol.lu.se/cellorgbiol/postgrad/vacant.html

Free Education for Study Grant Theoretical Physics Lund University at Sweden

2008-04-23T16:58:00.001+07:00

STUDY GRANT in

Theoretical Physics

placed at the Department of Theoretical Physics, High Energy Physics group, Faculty of Science.

Reference Number: N 2008/207
Beginning date: 1 September 2008
Information: Leif Lönnblad, phone 046-222 77 80, e-mail: Leif.Lonnblad@thep.lu.se
Trade unions at Lund University: OFR, SACO and SEKO

Work description:
Postgraduate studies and research within theoretical elementary particle physics, oriented towards the phenomenological description of the strong interaction.

Requirement:
Bachelors exam in physics or theoretical physics plus an additional full year of advancedlevel physics or theoretical physics (corresponding to a total of four years of full-time University studies), or equivalent qualifications.

http://www.science.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/natvet/Utlysningar/080520_207E.pdf

http://www.science.lu.se/the-faculty/vacant-positions

Free Education / Scholarship for M.S degree or Ph.D candidates at Gyeongsang National University, Korea

2008-04-22T16:40:00.001+07:00

There are 2 or 3 positions available for M.S. degree or Ph.D candidates in the control area of the school of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Gyeongsang National University in South Korea.

The prospective students can start to study from this comming fall semester. The students graduated from mechanical or electrical engineering department are expected to apply to these positions.

They can be supported for living cost (US$ 300 - US$ 900 per month) and tuition.

If you are interested in these positions, please send me (iyoun@gnu.ac.kr) academic transcript and resume. If you have any questions regarding these, please contact me.

Thanks.
Professor Iljoong Youn
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Gyeongsang National University, South Korea
Tel. +82-55-751-5317

Free Education for PhD positions at Scuola Normale Superiore, Italy

2008-04-22T16:35:00.002+07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT OF DOCTORAL (PhD) POSITIONS RESERVED TO CITIZENS OF NON-EUROPEAN UNI0N NATIONS - ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009.

Art.1 Number of positions
The Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa announces a competition based on candidates` degrees and work to date for the academic year 2008/2009 for 13 doctoral (PhD) positions, reserved to citizens of non-European Uni0n nations with university degrees.

Applications are invited for the following subject areas in the Faculty of Arts: Modern Languages and Linguistics; Classical Languages, Linguistics and History; Philosophy; History (from Medieval to Contemporary); Art History.

Applications are invited for the following subject areas in the Faculty of Sciences: Molecular Biophysics; Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Mathematics; Mathematics for Industry and Finance; Neurobiology.

Art.2 Admission Requirements
Citizens of non-European Uni0n nations, born after 31 December 1976, who have attained a 2nd- cycle university degree or equivalent or who will complete it by 30 September 2008 for candidates to the Faculty of Arts or by 30 November 2008 for the Faculty of Sciences can compete for positions in the doctoral programs.

Evaluation of the equivalency of the degree is entrusted, for the purposes of the competition only, to the Selection Committee as described in art. 3.

It is strongly recommended that candidates to PhD programs in the Faculty of Sciences take the”GRE – Subject Test” administered by the ETS (see www.ets.org/gre), within the application deadline indicated in this announcement, in the subject area corresponding to the PhD for which they are applying, as outlined below:

* PhD in Mathematics or Mathematics for Technology and Finance: Subject = Mathematics;
* PhD in Physics or in Condensed Matter Physics: Subject = Physics;
* PhD in Chemistry: Subject = Chemistry;
* PhD in Neurobiology: Subject = Biology;
* PhD in Molecular Biology: Subject = Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology.

Candidates who take (or have taken) the GRE must explicitly indicate on the application to the ETS for this test that the Scuola Normale Superiore is (one of) the institution(s) to which results are to be sent. The Committee will evaluate that the candidates have passed the test or not, and the score received. Candidates who obtain a position in the PhD program at the Scuola Normale will be reimbursed the application costs of the Subject Test.

Art. 3 Application and deadline
Application for admission to the competition can be made for only one subject area and can be presented no more than twice. The application, written out as per the attached facsimile (Attachment A), addressed to the President of the Scuola Normale Superiore, Piazza dei Cavalieri, 7 – 56126 PISA, must arrive to the Scuola Normale no later than 30 June 2008. Late arrival of the application and related materials, no matter what the cause, even if posted by the deadline, will result in non-admission to the competition. On the application the candidate must declare, under his/her own responsibility:

1. name, surname, place and date of birth;
2. citizenship;
3. to have no prior criminal convictions (or indicate which type of convictions);
4. to be immunized against (or immune to) diseases incompatible with community life;
5. place of residence and address (if different), telephone number and email address at which he/she would like to receive all communication related to the competition;
6. subject area in which to compete, chosen from among those listed in Art. 1;
7. to have never, or no more than once, applied for admission to the competition for the doctoral program in the Faculty of Arts and/or the Faculty of Sciences;
8. to have taken the “GRE Subject Test” (for candidates to the Faculty of Sciences).

All candidates are admitted conditionally, and may be excluded from the competition for lack of requirements at any moment of the competition procedure. Candidates will be notified of exclusion by letter at the address indicated on their application.

Candidates must attach the following to the application:

1. Copy of the 2nd-cycle university degree or equivalent [1] (all school certificates and the diploma must be translated into Italian with the exception of documents in English, French, German, and Spanish), or a statement giving the name of the University and the program in which the applicant is enrolled, the expected date of completion of the 2nd-cycle degree or equivalent and the list of all courses taken and final grades (university transcript) as well as a list of all courses which still remain to be taken;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Any qualifications (publications, etc.) the candidate wishes to present, including two or more letters from faculty members who have supervised the candidate’s previous work;
4. A program of study and a brief description of the research which the candidate would like to conduct at the Scuola Normale;
5. Copy of a legal form of identification.

More information: http://www.sns.it/en/scuola/ammissione/corsodiperfezionamento/bandounico/

PhD Student in Applied Environmental Science - with a focus on Ozone depleting gases - at Stockholm University, Sweden

2008-04-21T16:54:00.000+07:00

(Position ref. Dnr 617-0838-08; application deadline 2 May 2008)

Project description

Methyl chloride and methyl bromide are both significantly affecting atmospheric chemistry including thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer. There exists a large uncertainty regarding the relative importance of their different natural (e.g., marine and land-based) and anthropogenic sources. This Ph.D. thesis project would seek to develop and apply unique measurements of the isotopic composition of these methyl halides (e.g., C, Br, and Cl isotope systems) to make progress toward improved understanding of the sources that are required for projections of future ozone layer thickness. This position offers the possibility to acquire a broad range of analytical and conceptual skills within environmental analytical chemistry, biogeochemistry and climate science. The Ph.D. student would join an internationally active group of researchers and have full access to state-of-the-art field sampling and analytical facilities at Stockholm University and the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Laboratory for Isotope Geology). Field campaigns are planned to the Swedish west coast, sub-arctic Abisko region and on northern Svalbard in the high Arctic. This project is primarily financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR).

Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated student with a completed university degree in one science and a genuine interest in interdisciplinary environmental/climate research. Your background is likely in chemistry, engineering or earth and environmental sciences. Experience in instrumental analysis would be an asset but is not a requirement.

Application

Your application, including CV, transcripts of all university courses with grades, a copy of your university degree, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest for this position, name and contact information to two reference persons, and any other documents (e.g., diploma thesis/”examensarbete”) you would like to include should be submitted to

STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY
REGISTRAR/PA
Position Nr. 617-0838-08
SE-106 91 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

Applications via email (registrator@su.se) or fax (+46-8-163866) are accepted if immediately followed by a signed hard-copy original.

For further information contact Assoc. Prof. Örjan Gustafsson, tel. +46 (0)8 674 7317 / +46 (0)70 3247317, email orjan.gustafsson@itm.su.se.

Union representatives are:

Bo Ekengren (SACO): tel. +46-8-162000.
Lisbeth Häggberg (ST): tel. +46-8-162000.
Gunnar Stenberg (SECO): tel. +46-8-162000.

http://www.itm.su.se/news.php?id=122

Free Education for PhD in Applied Environmental Science at Stockholm University, Sweden

2008-04-21T16:51:00.004+07:00

Ref.nr SU 617-0818-08 at the Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM), Stockholm University

Engineered nanoparticles, defined as having at least one dimension ≤100 nm, have attracted a great deal of interest during recent years, due to their many technologically interesting properties. The unique properties of engineered nanoparticles and their applications have given birth to immense technological and economic expectations for industries using them. Possible toxicological effects due to occupational exposure to engineered nanoparticles are presently investigated throughout the industrialized world. In order to enable occupational exposure assessments, personal monitors for nanoparticles need to be developed. This PhD project aims at developing a device that emulates the deposition of particles in the gas-exchange region and the nose of the human respiratory tract. This project will be part of a broad European project focussed on development of portable and easy-to-use monitors for nanoparticles in workplace air. Further involvement in health effect studies is anticipated.

ITM offers an excellent environment for graduate training in environmental research. The wide spectrum of scientific expertise ranging from atmospheric science through aquatic chemistry and biogeochemistry to ecotoxicology builds a fertile basis for a thriving culture of interdisciplinary exchange and cooperation. Outstanding analytical capabilities, extensive laboratory and experimental facilities, and modern mathematical modelling tools provide the methodological prerequisites for working at the cutting edge of environmental research. With our large staff of experienced scientists, we offer close personal supervision and a wealth of experience to our students. Our extensive network of national and international collaborators opens doors to other perspectives and opportunities.

We are looking for a person with a bachelor degree in technology or (natural) science (physics/chemistry or similar). Previous experience in the measurement of airborne submicron particles is an advantage.

The doctoral program consists of four years of full-time study. This can be extended by a maximum of 25 % if the student undertakes teaching, other research, or administration. Payment is according to the Swedish “utbildningsbidrag” or “doktorandstjänst”.

Your application should include your CV, a list of courses taken, a copy of your university degree and school diploma, a summary/abstract (max one page) of your degree work and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position.

For further information, contact docent Göran Lidén 08 - 674 7641, goran.liden@itm.su.se or Professor Hans-Christen Hansson 08 - 674 7290, hc@itm.su.se.

Send the application to
Stockholm university
Registrar/PA
Position Nr. 617-0818-08
S–106 91 Stockholm
Fax: +46 8 16 3866

Last day of application: 2008-05-02 (2nd May 2008). Applications submitted by fax or email must be followed immediately by a signed letter of application.

Trade union representatives:
SACO – Bo Ekengren – 08 - 162000
ST – Lisbeth Häggberg – 08 - 162000
SECO – Gunnar Stenberg – 070 - 3164341

http://www.itm.su.se/news.php?id=120

Free Education for Master Degree in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management at Thailand

2008-04-20T20:40:00.001+07:00

MISSION STATEMENT
The Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004 caused more than 200,000 deaths and inflicted multi-billion dollar damage on infrastructure. The death toll of the Pakistan earthquake in 2005 is estimated at over 70,000. Asian countries are becoming increasingly vulnerable to various types of disasters including landslides, floods, droughts, forest fires, typhoons and man-made hazards. But, they have displayed very limited capacity in terms of their knowledge base, skills training, long-term planning, emergency preparedness and policy development to respond to such disasters.

The aim of this new academic program is to instill the necessary interdisciplinary capacities to manage and minimize the effects of disasters in people on the front lines of disaster response and preparedness. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have gained a profound scientific understanding of natural and man-made disasters. They will be able to assess risks properly; to construct disaster management plans using appropriate tools and techniques; and, to apply suitable measures to mitigate risk. They will possess the skills necessary for handling complex emergency situations and to communicate with various stakeholders and policy makers on issues associated with disaster preparedness, mitigation and management. Given these skills and expertise, program graduates will be ready to play a leading role in protecting Asia`s large populations from the full force of a rising tide of disasters

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

1. Professional Master`s Degree Program
2. Master`s Degree Program
3. Post-Graduate Certificate Program

PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS

1. Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)
2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA
3. International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), the Netherlands
4. International Center for Urban Safety Engineering (ICUS), The University of Tokyo, Japan
5. University of Washington (UW), International Tsunami Training Institute (ITTI), USA
6. Coastal Resource Center (CRC), University of Rhode Island, USA
7. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
8. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok
9. Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Japan

SCHOLARSHIPS & ASSISTANTSHIPS
A limited number of scholarships and fellowships are available for selected applicants with high academic achievement and/or experience in disaster-related activities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Applicants with engineering, architecture, natural and social sciences, and management backgrounds are eligible to apply for this program. Those with backgrounds in relevant fields of study or work experiences will be given priority for selection. Application should be made before June 15 for August semester intake and November 15 for January semester intake. On-line application can be made at: http://www.ait.ac.th/apply/

CONTACT ADDRESS
For further information, please contact:
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management Program Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel: +66 2-524-6423
Fax: +66 2-524-6059
Email: dpmm@ait.ac.th
Website: http://www.ait.ac.th/dpmm

Free Education for MSc/PhD Wireless Communications & Multimedia Signalling at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona Spain

2008-04-20T20:37:00.001+07:00

Call for MSc / PhD Students in The Area of Wireless Communications and Multimedia Signalling NeTS Research Group Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain

NeTS is looking for students coming from renowned universities from around the world, with a very good grade record, who have a very high interest in wireless communications, specially those based on the IEEE 802.11 principles, including sensor, adhoc, infrastructure WLANs and mesh networks. We are also looking for students passionate about multimedia communications in the Internet, and the protocols associated to it. We seek students with a strong background on communications networks, coming from electrical engineering, computer science or related fields. Paramount is a desire to learn and push the limits of current technology, as well as providing new insight into today`s and tomorrow`s networks and services.

The accepted candidates will participate in several projects in tight cooperation with other researchers from our group. Positions available are:

1 PhD / MSc position in "Reconfigurable, adaptive and selforganized sensor networks". Sensor networks are formed by small, inexpensive and resource limited devices that can interact with the environment (sensing or actuating) and communicate wirelessly with other devices. The work will consist in the design and implementation of a complete new protocol stack based on collaborative and crosslayer techniques, including power control routing algorithms, reconfigurable PHY/MAC protocols and adaptive self organized multihop clustering algorithms.

1 PhD / MSc position in "Modeling adaptive traffic flows over capacity varying wireless mesh networks". Current WLANs suffer from various impairments which reduce their ability to carry multimedia flows satisfactorily. One of them is the intrinsic variable capacity due to the multiple transmission rates used and caused by the distributed random access to the channel. The proposed thesis will consider the definition of a mathematical framework to analyze multichannel wireless mesh networks, based on the IEEE 802.11s/n prestandard, in order to optimize the QoS and signalling mechanisms (e.g. based on P2P paradigms) to adapt properly the multimedia traffic sources (such as VoIP, video streaming).

1 PhD / MSc position in "Next Generation Multimedia Signalling for the multitechnology, multiservice Internet". The Internet is undergoing a dramatic evolution through new architectural paradigms, like the NGNs, P2Pbased signalling and applications, mobile and wireless access networks and the like. There is a necessity to design a new set of integrated signalling protocols, which permit to control the transmission of multimedia traffic over such heterogeneous networks. IMS is the current best practice in that area, but its many shortcomings and high complexity suggest to explore new approaches that go beyond IMS, like P2PSIP based systems. The goal of this PhD, thus, is to design, evaluate and standardize new signalling protocols for the Internet of the future. We offer a three year grant to PhD students with a MSc already finished. Moreover, for students without a MsC a four year grant is also possible with the requirement to follow our master program during the first year.

How to apply:
Please send your full CV, together with your student record (as appropriate) and a cover letter stating your interests and goals to:
Dr. Miquel Oliver: miquel.oliver@upf.edu
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF),
Edifici Estaci€ ¦Ã³ Fran€ ¦Ã§a, Passeig de la Circumval€ ¦â’¨’¹laci€ ¦Ã³, 8.
Postalcode: 08003 Barcelona (Spain).
Tel: 93 542 24 51 Fax: 93 542 25 17

Deadline: 1 May 2008
Website: www.upf.edu

Free Education for PhD in Numerical Analysis and Mathematical Modelling at University of Zürich, Switzerland

2008-04-20T20:35:00.003+07:00

The Institute of Mathematics of the University of Zürich invites applications for a: Three - year PhD position in Numerical Analysis and Mathematical Modelling in the research group Computational Mathematics of Prof.Dr. S.Sauter.

Candidates must have a master degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject.

Applications should be sent by April 30th, 2008, either by eMail to
stas.admin@math.uzh.ch or by regular mail to Prof.Dr.S.Sauter. They must include

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Complete record of academic education including grades and all achievements
3. Two letters of recommendation.

Free Education for PhD in Arabic and Islam at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Netherland

2008-04-20T20:30:00.001+07:00

PhD Arabic and Islam "Islam and the Performing Arts in the Middle East" Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 40 hours per week Radboud University Nijmegen

Job description The project entitled `Islam and the performing arts in the Middle East and Europe: from cultural heritage to cultural citizenship` focuses on new discourses and practices in Western Europe and the Middle East in which Islam and the performing arts are creatively merged. The project consists of three interrelated projects carried out by two PhD students and one post-doc.

The project is funded by NWO. The successful applicants will become members of staff of Radboud University Nijmegen and will conduct their research within the framework of the research programme called `The Dynamics of Islamic Culture`.

The subproject `Islam and the Performing Arts in the Middle East` studies performing art productions by performers who view themselves as Muslims and their productions as pious. The subproject focuses particularly on new genres of Islamic performing art productions, the way they are connected to new waves of piety, and the reception of these new Muslim art projects by diverse publics. The project will particularly focus on Morocco and Egypt. The study will be based on interviews with the performers and various publics, fans and critics. The candidate can state a preference for certain genres of the performing arts to be studied. The candidate will also assist in organizing academic and cultural activities.

Requirements
University Graduate
You have a Master`s degree in Anthropology, Middle East Studies, or Arabic Studies with anextensive knowledge of the social sciences. You have a good command ofspoken Arabic.

Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen, Faculty of Arts

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

The Faculty of Arts consists of eleven departments in the area of language and culture, history, history of arts, linguistics and business communication, which together cater to about 2,800 students and work closely together in teaching and research.

Conditions of employment
Maximum salary amount in Euro`s a month 2.612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Maximum hours per week: 40

Additional conditions of employment:
Starting salary € 2.000. The initial appointment for the PhD position is 1.5 years with the possibility of extension by 2 years.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. K. van Nieuwkerk
E-mail address: k.v.nieuwkerk@let.ru.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links. http://www.academictransfer.org/vacatures/extra_uitleg_english.cfm

Application:
You can apply for this job before 07-05-2008 by sending your application to:

Faculteit der Letteren
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Afd PZ P Stunnenberg
Postbus 9103 6500 HD Nijmegen
E-mail address: vacatures@let.ru.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 23.15.08. The short URL code for this job opening is: 00345-309. You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/

Free Education for PhD Positions in Computational Mathematics at Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

2008-04-20T20:28:00.002+07:00

Open PhD Positions at the Doctoral Program "Computational Mathematics" - Call for Applications

The newly established Doctoral Program (DK) "Computational Mathematics: Numerical Analysis and Symbolic Computation" at the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz, Austria, is offering PhD positions in nine PhD Thesis Projects for the duration of three years. The interdisciplinary PhD research program (DK) is financed by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and will begin on October 1, 2008.

Overall goal:
Intensive PhD training (interdisciplinary courses and seminars) in two fundamental areas of computational mathematics and their interactions: numerical analysis and symbolic computation.

Participating JKU Institutes:
Applied Geometry, Computational Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), and the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

For further information and details concerning the application procedure, see www.dk-compmath.jku.at .

Deadline for Applications: May 15, 2008.

DK Contact:
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Doktoratskolleg (DK)
Altenberger Str. 69
4040 Linz
Austria
office@dk-compmath. jku.at

Free Education for PhD-researcher Mathematics at Netherland

2008-04-17T16:40:00.002+07:00

The Mathematical Institute hosts about 25 tenured staff, 25 PhD students and 10 postdocs. The number of students (graduate and undergraduate) is about 300. The institute has the ambition to cover a broad range of active areas of research. In this way we aim for a stimulating research environment with ample opportunity for interaction between different fields of mathematics and other research area’s like physics and biology. The research of the institute covers parts of algebra, analysis, geometry, number theory, mathematical physics, mathematical biology, mathematical economics, stochastics/ statistics, numerical analysis and the history of mathematics. The institute holds a prominent position both nationally and internationally. More information can be found on www.math.uu.nl.

Within the VICI-Project ‘From Arithmetic Geometry to Noncommutative Geometry, and back’ there is a vacancy for a

PhD-researcher Mathematics (1.0 fte)

Job description

The candidate is expected to perform research at the interface of number theory / arithmetic geometry / automorphic forms / graph theory on the one hand and noncommutative geometry / spectral triples / symbolic dynamics on the other hand. More specifically, the project aims at investigating relations between various notions of zeta functions, homology and rigidity.

Here you will find a more detailed description of the project.

Qualifications

The applicants are expected to have a solid background in at least one of both sides of the project. As an example of a suitable background, a working knowledge in the field of both modular forms and curves and C*-algebras is ideal, but many further combinations of acquired knowledge are possible.

We offer a dynamical working environment in a large project group consisting of 2 Post-docs and 3 PhD-researchers, located within one of the largest mathematics department of the Netherlands, with strong expertise in fields at the borderline of the current project. Even more expertise is available via national Dutch research initiatives such at the ‘Geometry and Quantum Theory’ cluster http://gqt.nl/.

Terms of employment

The full-time assignment will be for a period of four years and should lead to a dissertation and Ph.D degree. Gross salary starts with € 2,000.- in the first year and increases to € 2,558.- in the fourth year of employment. The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% of annual salary and an end-of-year bonus of 6.4% per year. In addition we offer: partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions in which you may trade salary for vacation days or vice versa. The employment conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities.

Further details

For further information please contact Prof Dr. G.L.M. (Gunther) Cornelissen, e-mail g.cornelissen@uu.nl.

How to apply

Applications, including a curriculum vitae can be submitted to the Personnel Department, Faculty of Sciences, P.O. Box 80010, 3508 TA Utrecht, the Netherlands or submit by e-mail to: science.peno@uu.nl. Please mention vacancy number 62805.

Review of applications will begin on 3 April 2008, but the search will remain open until 31-05-2008.

http://applicaties.csc.uu.nl/uuvacature/detail.cfm?export=0&id=2241&taal=Engels

Free Education for PhD-researchers Mathematics - Utrecht, Netherland

2008-04-17T16:35:00.001+07:00

The Mathematical Institute is looking for:

2 PhD-researchers Mathematics (2.0 fte)

Job description

The candidates are expected to perform research in an area of Mathematics represented in the Mathematical Institute. The research is expected to lead to a dissertation after four years. The candidate will also participate in the education program of the department of Mathematics (max 15% of the time).

Qualifications

We are looking for excellent and enthusiastic researchers holding a MSc in Mathematics. Also researchers with a PhD in Physics and a strong mathematical background are invited to reflect.

Terms of employment

The candidate is offered a full-time position for 4 years. The salary is in the range between € 2,000.- and € 2,558.- gross per month. The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 6,4% per year. In addition we offer: a pension scheme, a partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions in which you may trade salary for vacation days or vice versa. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. The research group will provide the candidate with necessary support on all aspects of the project.

Further details

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Yuri A. Kuznetsov (kuznet@math.uu.nl).

How to apply

Please send your application (including a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae and contact details of at least reference) before 26 May 2008 to Faculty of Science, Personnel department, PO Box 80010, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands or e-mail: Science.Peno@uu.nl. Please mention vacancy number 62808.

http://applicaties.csc.uu.nl/uuvacature/detail.cfm?export=0&id=2267&taal=Engels

Free Education for PhD position available in RNA and Infection Biology at University of Vienna, Austria

2008-04-14T10:34:00.001+07:00

Doctoral program in RNA Biology
Max F. Perutz Laboratories,
University of Vienna, Austria

Description:
A PhD position is available to study the role of small RNAs in the regulation of virulence in Streptococcus pyogenes. S. pyogenes is a gram-positive bacterial pathogen responsible for life-threatening diseases in humans. The capacity of this pathogen to initiate its virulence program and consequently cause disease depends on complex regulatory processes that control the expression of virulence factors in response to changing environmental conditions. In the proposed project, we are interested in understanding how a novel class of molecules, regulatory small RNAs, interfere in these processes by fine-tuning gene expression.

Our lab is part of the Max F. Perutz Laboratories (http://www.mfpl.ac.at/). MFPL is located at the Vienna Biocenter Campus, which comprises several private and university research institutes in molecular life sciences (http://www.viennabiocenter.org/), thus offering a highly interactive and international research environment.

The PhD position is integrated in the doctoral program in RNA biology (http://www.projects.mfpl.ac.at/dk-rna-biology/), which is part of the Vienna Biocenter International PhD Program in Molecular Life Science (http://www.univie.ac.at/vbc/PhD/). The position is a full-time position for three years with a competitive salary funded by the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF). Highly qualified applicants from all over the world are invited to apply, provided that they are not older than 30 years. All applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a university degree equivalent to a European university diploma / degree within the second half of 2008. Prior hands-on experience in molecular biology is highly desirable.

Application details:
Candidates should send a CV, a brief outline of their research experience and interests, and two letters of reference to emmanuelle.charpentier@univie.ac.at. Since the application deadline for the doctoral program in RNA biology is May 18th, 2008, please send your pre-application to Emmanuelle Charpentier by May 10th, 2008.

Contact details:
Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier
Max F. Perutz Laboratories, University of Vienna
Email: emmanuelle.charpentier@univie.ac.at

http://www.mfpl.ac.at/index.php?cid=654

Free EDucation for post-graduate position in Quantum and Computational Chemistry at University of Antwerp

2008-04-14T10:12:00.002+07:00

The Structural Chemistry Group of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Antwerp is a research group which combines exptertise on

- quantum chemistry
- organic semiconductors
- diffraction

in multidisciplinary research on

- the development and implementation of quantum chemical methods for the study of large systems
- structure and bonding in chalcogen-nitrogen compounds
- structures of organic molecules in the crystal
- PPV oligomers for electronic and optical devices
- the development and evaluation of electronic nose technology

Within the framework of GOA-project 2007-10 entitled “The Elucidation of Complex Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectra of Novel Stable Radical Cations - An Interdisciplinary Approach”, in association with the research groups Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Prof. Dr. Etienne Goovaerts) and Spectroscopy in Biophysics and Catalysis (Prof. Dr. Sabine Van Doorslaer), the Structural Chemistry Group has one vacant four-year post-graduate positions leading to a Ph.D.

A post-graduate position in Quantum and Computational Chemistry

Job description:

The position entails the calculation of EPR-related parameters of organic and organometallic radical cations with commercially available software such as ORCA, ADF, …

Profile:

The position is open to Masters of Science with in an interest in spectroscopy and software development.
For further particulars and applications please contact Prof. Dr. Kris Van Alsenoy.

For further background on the Structural Chemistry Group visit the web pages at www.ua.ac.be/structuurchemie.

Application Deadline: 01-Sep-08

Free Education for Postdoctoral Positions in Ultrafast Optics

2008-04-12T08:48:00.002+07:00

Positions may be available at various levels. International applications are welcome; there is no citizenship requirement and the academic language at Bilkent University is English. Bilkent University Human Resources Department will help to coordinate necessary immigration procedures to get work and/or education visa.

2 Postdoctoral Positions in Ultrafast Optics

The Ultrafast Photonics and Lasers group is seeking candidates for two postdoctoral positions. The first position is on development and applications of novel fiber and nonlinear optics techniques to optical clocks as well as next-generation accelerators currently under construction in Europe. Prospective candidates should have a PhD in a related field, experience with lasers and a strong background in RF electronics. Prior experience with frequency metrology techniques is beneficial.

The second position is on development of powerful ultrafast fiber laser oscillators and amplifiers for medical applications based on novel ideas for nonlinear pulse shaping. Prospective candidates should have a PhD in a related field, with a strong background in lasers and optics. Prior experience with nonlinear optics, solitons and ultrafast pulse propagation and firm theoretical background is beneficial.

Prospective candidates should be able to work alone, as well as lead and organize group efforts consisting of several graduate students. The positions are supported through a Marie Curie IRG and a TUBITAK 1007 project. Appointments are initially for one year with possibility for extension for a second year. Salary is competitive and dependent on degree of experience. Applications consisting of a resume and the names and addresses of three references should be sent to Professor Ilday, ilday@bilkent.edu.tr. Web page for more information: http://ultrafast.bilkent.edu.tr

Application Deadline: 01/05/2008

http://ultrafast.bilkent.edu.tr/positions/positions.htm

Free Education for PhD Student of Wind Energy at Austria

2008-04-12T08:44:00.002+07:00

Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Graz University of Technology in the frame of an EraSME project of the European Union.

OPENING
We received support of research in the frame of the EraSME project „Small Wind Energy Converters“ for the development of small-scale wind energy converters. A total of 10 partners from Austria, Germany, and Slovenia contribute to this project. The Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (ISW) of Graz University of Technology is one of three scientific partners in the consortium.

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

The aim of the project is to further develop an existing small-scale wind energy power station for special purposes. The technical challenge is to develop a flexibly applicable system for use under different conditions of climate (coastal, tropical, and mountainous zones), which can be adapted to varying conditions of wind. The aerodynamic investigations will be carried out by the ISW and the fk-Wind in Bremerhaven, a scientific partner in Germany.

The scientific work at the ISW includes numerical simulations and experiments with the wind tunnels of the institute to investigate and optimize the air flow around the converter at different stages of the development for the purpose of optimizing the system.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

We request applications with certificates and CV from graduates in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering-economics, process engineering, technical physics, and similar curricula of universities inside and outside Austria. We expect good knowledge in fluid mechanics. Experience with flow measuring techniques and with programming and the use of commercial CFD codes is of
advantage. The applicant should be interested in scientific research and industrial developments, and should have problem solving skills and be interested in the publication and presentation of scientific results. We offer a scientific education at a high level under competent supervision in cooperation with academic and industrial research groups.

LANGUAGES

English, German

EMPLOYMENT

The candidate will be employed at Graz University of Technology

STARTING DATE
Any time from now at earliest convenience

TERM
Two years with an extension of one year by further projects in the field

LOCATION
Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer of Graz University of Technology; travelling in the frame of the project

CONTACT INFORMATION
Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer - Graz University of Technology
Inffeldgasse 25/F
A-8010 Graz
Austria

Univ.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. G. Brenn
Tel: +43 316 873 7341
Mailto: brenn@fluidmech.tu-graz.ac.at

Dr. Walter Meile
Tel: +43 316 873 7343
Mailto: meile@fluidmech.tu-graz.ac.at

Application Deadline: 15/04/2008

Free Education for PhD Fellowships at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen

2008-04-12T08:41:00.001+07:00

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for 19 PhD fellowships starting 1 February 2009 or 1 September 2009 for a period of up to three years in the following subject areas:

Subject area 1
Nordic Philology, General and Applied Linguistics

Subject area 2
Education, Philosophy and Rhetoric, Film and Media Studies

Subject area 3
History, Archaeology and Ethnology, Greek and Latin

Subject area 4
Middle Eastern Studies, Asian Studies, Eskimology, History of Religion, Native American Languages and Cultures, Eastern European Studies, Minority Studies, Comparative Cultural Studies

Subject area 5
English, German, Romance Languages and Literature

Subject area 6
Art History, Theatre Research, Dance, Comparative Literature, Musicology

Subject area 7
Old Norse, Dialect Research, Name Research

Subject area 8
Language Technology

A short description of the study programmes is available at: http://www.humanities.ku.dk/research/phd/study_program/

Applicants need to hold a Master’s degree or the equivalent, or expect to receive such by January 31, 2009. Applicants shall have submitted their thesis at the time of application, to the extent the thesis forms part of their Master’s programme.

Applicants with a foreign Master’s degree will have their degree assessed by CIRIUS to establish, if the Master’s degree of the applicant is equivalent to a Danish Master’s degree. More information about CIRIUS is available at: http://www.studyindenmark.dk

The requirement for the equivalent of a Danish Master’s degree is stipulated in the relevant agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) (pdf)

Employment as a PhD fellow shall occur pursuant to the applicable rules of the University of Copenhagen and the Faculty, as well as the relevant agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). Under this agreement, the PhD fellow is obliged – without further remuneration – to carry out allotted work to an extent corresponding to a total of 840 working hours in the case of a three-year contract.

Applications must be submitted on the appropriate form, which also stipulates the appropriate enclosures to attach. Do not submit written work. The assessment committee will request copies if deemed necessary.

Application form and application guide lines are available at: http://english.hum.ku.dk/research/phd/new_phd_fellowships/
For any further questions contact the PhD Center by e-mail: phdcenter@hum.ku.dk or phone +45 35 32 92 23.

6 hard-copies of each application (one copy in loose leaves) and all enclosures must be submitted to the Faculty Secretariat, Njalsgade 80, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark by 15 August 2008 at 12:00. No appendices may be submitted after this deadline, with the exception of thesis assessments. Electronic applications are not accepted.

Free Education for Post doctoral position in superconducting electronics at Academy of Finland

2008-04-03T09:41:00.002+07:00

We have a postdoc position in the field of cryomultiplexing SQUID readout of TES and superconducting tunnel junction X-ray detector arrays for space applications.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial and multitechnological R&D organisation that provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world-class technologies and applied research services, thus improving its clients’ competitiveness and competence. Through its international scientific and technology networks, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge and create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders.

We have a postdoc position in the field of cryomultiplexing SQUID readout of TES and superconducting tunnel junction X-ray detector arrays for space applications. Background in the following fields is appreciated: design of novel detectors, SQUIDs and room temperature readout electronics, component and electronics fabrication, instrumentation and measurement control, and low temperature characterisation and measurements down to ~50 mK.

The task is for a fixed-term for the period 1 June 2008 - 31 May 2010.

You should have a PhD degree preferentially in experimental low temperature sensors/physics/engineering, mesoscopic physics or electronics design/fabrication.

In addition to challenging and interesting duties, we offer you excellent working conditions and good career and development opportunities. You will be involved in Finnish and international advanced research. We are part of the centre of excellence of the Academy of Finland.

For further information, please contact Team Leader Panu Helistö +358 20 722 6827, panu.helisto@vtt.fi or Technology Manager Timo Varpula +358 20 722 6418, timo.varpula@vtt.fi.

Please fill in your application at www.vtt.fi/careers

Application Deadline: 06/04/2008

Free Education for PhD Position at Heidelberg University, Germany

2008-04-03T07:53:00.003+07:00

In a joint international call,
the Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular and Cellular Biology (HBIGS) and the Cluster of Excellence “Cellular Networks” at Heidelberg University, Germany, offer:

up to 60 funded PhD Positions.

The HBIGS Graduate School offers training and excellent research opportunities for outstanding PhD students from Germany and abroad in a vibrant and stimulating scientific environment.

The focus of the Graduate School on molecular and cellular biology takes into account that molecular and cellular biology provides the conceptual and technological foundation on which most other fields, sub-disciplines and specialized areas of life and biosciences rest - from structural biology to bioinformatics, from molecular medicine to biotechnology, and from immunology to systems biology. A higher qualification in molecular and cellular biology will, therefore, prepare graduates for leading positions in all areas where in-depth knowledge of biological processes is required - be it in academia, industry or the public sector.

The call will be open from March 18 to May 15, 2008.

The minimal requirement for admission into the Graduate School is a university degree from an internationally accredited university that would allow the applicant to enter a PhD program in biosciences in the country where the degree was awarded. Depending on the country, this may be a Masters, Licentiate or Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent.

Only applications submitted by the online application system will be considered. Applications by mail or email will not be eligible.

Please register and apply via the online application system:

www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de

For further information, please visit the HBIGS website: www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de

Or contact the HBIGS administrative office:

Cristina Morales
Im Neuenheimer Feld 282
69120 Heidelberg
Germany
T +49-6221-546891
F +49-6221-546824
c.morales@hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de

http://www.biomalpar.org/HBISG_PhD_program.html

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships / Free Education at Australia

2008-03-31T13:05:00.002+07:00

Applications for the 2009 ALA intake open on 01 April 2008 and close 30 June 2008. See Application Information below.

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are a component of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific.

They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.

ALA Scholarships are academically elite awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.

ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.

In future years, ALA scholars will belong to a unique group - the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN) - that will maintain strong and enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part of Australia’s overseas aid program, ALA Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has a significant aid program.

Objectives of ALA Scholarships
ALA Scholarships aim to:

develop a cadre of leaders advancing regional reform, development and governance
increase exchange of knowledge and information within the region
build common purpose and understanding between Australia and the region
build capacity to address priority regional issues
build effective networks between Australia and the region
demonstrate the benefits of Australian education through the provision of high quality education.
Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Through the enhancement of leadership skills, ALA Scholarships seek to empower awardees to participate in social and economic policy and development outcomes in their own countries and in the region. Current and future leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are provided a unique opportunity to explore and harness their leadership potential.

Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.

Levels of study
An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.

Who should apply
Outstanding applicants with:

a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
a high level of English language proficiency
demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
a commitment to participate ASAN on their return home.
Links to specific eligibility requirements are found below.

Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should NOT apply.

Scholarship benefits
An ALA Masters Scholarship, taken over two years can be valued up to A$150,000.
An ALA Doctorate Scholarship, taken over four years can be valued up to A$300,000.

The amounts above include the following benefits and support:

A Leadership Development Program worth approximately $17,000
Introductory Academic Program (IAP): approximately $2,000
Tuition fees for your approved course of study
Return air travel to and from Australia
Costs associated with health checks and visa applications prior to departure for Australia
Establishment allowance on arrival: $5,000
Contribution to living expenses: $26,009 per year (commencing July 1, 2008)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)
A study enrichment allowance (SEA) to contribute towards field research, academic support, conference participation or the award holders reunion travel costs: $2,000 per year (accumulative)
Participating Higher Education Institutions
ALA Scholarships students commencing in 2009 may attend any of the participating Australian higher education institutions.

http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm

Free Education for PhD Fellow on HYLOW Project at UNESCO-IHE, Delft

2008-03-31T12:29:00.003+07:00

Advertisement for PhD Fellow on HYLOW Project
PhD Opportunity in Low-head Hydropower at UNESCO-IHE, Delft

UNESCO-IHE’s Department of Water Engineering has the opportunity for a suitably qualified student to study for a PhD on Low-head Hydropower. The work is part of a European Union project led at UNESCO-IHE by Nigel Wright, Professor of Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development.

The project will involve the use and developed of advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics to optimise turbines used in Low-head Hydropower. Use will be made of commercially available software with suitable adaptation and simulations will be carried out on a dedicated PC cluster. Investigation is also required on the development and implementation of the technology for developing countries.

The project covers tuition fees and a maintenance allowance and is open to students of any nationality. The successful applicant will need to satisfy the admission regulations of UNESCO-IHE http://www.unesco-ihe.org/education/prospective_students/

admission_requirements/). The PhD will be awarded jointly with Delft University of Technology.

Candidates are required to have a Masters degree in a relevant subject. Experience in numerical modelling is highly desirable. Good skills in written and verbal presentation in English are required.

More information on UNESCO-IHE can be found at www.unesco-ihe.org.

Suitably qualified applicants should send a CV and letter of motivation to Prof Wright at: LHH.PhD@gmail.com before April 18th 2008.

http://www.unesco-ihe.org/users/prof_n_g_wright_phd/hylow_advert

Free Education for PhD Studentship Inorganic and Physical Chemistry at Belgium

2008-03-31T12:23:00.003+07:00

Within the Research Group ‘Inorganic and Physical Chemistry’ of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) available:

PhD Studentship (2 x 2 years) Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
(mandate SBG/2008/001)

Job description
This PhD research is situated in the frame of a collaboration between the Institute of Materials research and the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC). Within the group of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and in a highly interdisciplinary context (chemistry / materials physics / electronics), research will be performed towards the development and the introduction of new metal oxide materials for micro/nano-electronic devices of future technology generations, aiming to meet the ever increasing demand of miniaturisation. The PhD project will focus on the study and optimisation of wet-chemical synthesis routes for innovative high-K dielectric metal oxides and the characterisation of their ultrathin layers in view of finding suitable next generation dielectrics for logic and DRAM devices. The research will be carried out in close collaboration with IMEC and with other disciplines within the institute for Materials Research.

Profile and diploma
Candidates are able to work independently and to conduct their research in an interdisciplinary context. A strong interest in inorganic and physical chemistry, materials science and thermodynamics as well as in the synthesis and characterisation of materials with applications in electronics is encouraged. The candidates should have an adequate basic-knowledge of chemistry and materials science and should therefore have a diploma of: Master in (applied) Chemistry or (applied) Physics, Bio engineer, Master in Industrial Sciences, Civil Engineer or equivalent diploma.

Further information

Content job responsibilities:

Prof. dr. M. Van Bael, +32-(0)11-26 83 82, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be

Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-(0)11-26 83 08, jules.mullens@uhasselt.be

Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms

which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03

or which can be downloaded here pfd-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, May 2nd 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

http://www.uhasselt.be/actueel/vacatures/vac320672e.asp

Free Education / Scholarships For Students Reading Chemistry, UK

2008-03-29T11:32:00.003+07:00

Scholarships for 2008
£ 3,000, £ 2,000 or £ 1,000
University Entrance Scholarships - £ 2,000

Available for students entering studying chemistry in 2008. All participants who have read the offer as an option Firm (CF or UF) by UCAS, and who achieve one of the following sets of qualifications will be awarded scholarships at the University of entry £ 2000.

* A level of ABB, including grades in Grade A and a level of chemistry.
* Equivalent entry qualifications can also be accepted for students in the BI, FB, EB, Scottish Highers, BTEC and Irish leaving certificate, please contact the admissions tutor for more information.

Department of Chemistry Entrance Scholarships - 1000

Available for students entering studying chemistry in 2008, which hold the reading of the tender to choose Firm (CF or UF) through UCAS and who obtain one of the following sets of qualifications will be awarded a Department of Chemistry Scholarship Entry € 1000.

* 320 points fare From 3 levels including the Grade A in chemistry.
* IB equivalent qualifications may be accepted please contact the admissions tutor for more information.

The Department of Chemistry award applies only to a level of skills and qualifications IB.
Some immigrants may be eligible for two awards make a maximum of £ 3000.

* Students must hold reading of the offer that the company (or UF CF).
* The scholarships are granted in a series of instalments over the first year.
* Students who defer entry may not be eligible for scholarships.

Entrance Awards

All incoming students to read for a degree in the chemistry department in 2008, will receive the package after entry upon registration.

* First year of chemistry textbooks, RRP £ 42.
* Free student members of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
* Laboratory coat and safety goggles.
* No fees or broken bench filing for laboratory work.
* Free E-mail and Internet access.

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Free Education International Business Master’s programs At University of St.Gallen, Switzerland

2008-03-29T11:23:00.004+07:00

The University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland’s leading business schools, is doing A concerted effort to become a central meeting place for students of a variety of cultures from countries outside the European Union. HSG was founded as a business college in 1898 and continued with the aim of providing its more than 5000 students with a leader, internationally focused in practice-oriented education.

* HSG is constantly ranked amongst the top business schools in Europe
* Accreditations by EQUIS and AACSB
* Strong international orientation (34% of students from 79 nations worldwide)
* Scholarships available

Receive your business Master’s title in Switzerland and boost your career prospects. Inform yourself now about our international Master’s programs which are taught in English:

* Strategy and International Management (SIM)
* Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)
* International Affairs and Governance (MIA)
* Banking and Finance (MBF)

Time window for enrollment for Master’s programs in the Fall Semester 2008: 1 February to 30 April 2008.

For more information contact:
University of St.Gallen
Dufourstrasse 50
CH-9000 St.Gallen
Phone+41 (0)71 224 2111
Fax +41 (0)71 224 2816
E-Mail:info@unisg.ch
http://www.unisg.ch

Free Education for International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Bristol, UK

2008-03-28T18:45:00.003+07:00

University of Bristol are pleased to announce 10 scholarships available to international taught postgraduate students (overseas fee payers) from any country. Anyone who has submitted an application for a taught postgraduate programme, to arrive at the University by Friday 30 May 2008, is eligible to apply. The scholarship application form must also be submitted by Friday 30 May 2008. The submitted essay must consist of 500 - 800 words.

Requirements:
• Select the following link in order to download an International Taught Postgraduate Scholarship application form.
• Applicants can be from any country, but must be liable to pay the full international tuition fee.
• Applicants must apply for a Taught Postgraduate programme at the University of Bristol by Friday 30 May 2008 in order to be eligible. Applicants must ALSO submit their scholarship application form by Friday 30 May 2008 in order for their application to be considered.
• Conditional offer holders may apply for the scholarship but an award can only be made if conditions are met.
• The application deadline is Friday 30 May 2008 for those students commencing their studies in September 2008.
• The scholarship application must contain an essay of 500-800 words, and be typewritten (or reasons for not doing so given) and must be a piece of original work signed by the applicant. Essays may be checked for plagiarism.
• All scholarship applicants must agree to provide a student profile to be used in publications for the purposes of marketing the University of Bristol.
• Current University of Bristol masters students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants who defer entry must apply for the academic year in which their studies will start.
• There are 10 Scholarships worth £2000 each for a single programme of study. The amount will be deducted directly from tuition fees.
• Scholarships are awarded by the ‘International Recruitment Office’ Scholarships Panel and all decisions are final.
• Students will be notified in late September or early October if they have been successful and there will be a ceremony held later in the academic year to celebrate the awards.
• Postal applications must be sent to: International Scholarship Administrator, International Recruitment Office, University of Bristol Union, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LN, UK.
• Email applications must be sent to: int-schols@bristol.ac.uk

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Deadline: Friday 30 May 2008

Free Education for doctoral/PhD scholarships in transcultural studies at University of Heidelberg, Germany

2008-03-28T16:55:00.002+07:00

The Graduate School for Transcultural Studies (GSTS) is part of the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context: Shifting Asymmetries in Cultural Flows" at the University of Heidelberg (www.vjc.uni-hd.de/ ).

The objective of the Cluster is to examine processes of cultural exchange with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. The Cluster challenges the master narrative of asymmetrical Western domination along with its historical explanation, its methodology and the resulting structures of humanities and social science research. Starting from winter term 2008 the GSTS offers within its doctoral program

16 doctoral/PhD scholarships in transcultural studies.
The GSTS is looking for applicants with an excellent academic background interested in completing a doctoral degree at the University of Heidelberg. Applicants are required to have graduated at a Master level or equivalent by the time of their application. Scholarships are available from 2008 to both home/EU and overseas students up to the age of thirty. They range from 1,000 to 1,400 € per month, depending on family allowance.

The scholarships are awarded for two years with possibility of extension for a third year. Eight scholarships are reserved for students from Asia. The doctoral program addresses applicants with above-average university degree whose PhD-project fits in one of the Cluster`s four Research Areas (www.vjc.uni-hd.de/areas.htm). Currently contributors to the Cluster work in the fields of Anthropology, Archeology, Art History, South and East Asian Studies, Assyriology, Cultural Studies, English Philology, Ethnology, Geography, History, Indology, Islamic Studies, Musicology, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Health, Religious Studies, Sinology, Sociology and others.

Reflecting the interdisciplinary approach of the Cluster, the GSTS invites M.A. holders from these as well as other disciplines from the humanities and social sciences to apply.

Electronic submission of the application is mandatory. Deadline for application is May 1st, 2008. For details see the Online Application System at www.vjc.uni-hd.de/graduate.htm.
Contact:
Martin Gieselmann SAI,
Im Neuenheimer Feld 330, D-69120 Heidelberg
E-mail : gieselmann@uni-hd.de
URL: http://www.vjc.uni-hd.de/graduate.htm

Zielgruppe: Graduierte
Land: Germany
Sprache: English
Klassifikation: Regionaler

Further information can be obtain from here : http://geschichte-transnational.clio-online.net/chancen/type=stipendien&id=2524

Free Education for PhD in Effects of Physical Disturbances on Ecological Communities at Macquarie University, Sydney

2008-03-28T16:43:00.001+07:00

Ph.D. Scholarships available: Effects of physical disturbances on ecological communities.

Two Ph.D. scholarships are available in the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) for research exploring the role of physical disturbances in structuring ecological communities.

The scholarships are available to both Australian and international students. Students will be supervised by Dr. Josh Madin, whose research focuses in large part on modelling the effects of hydrodynamic disturbances (e.g., cyclones) on the biological and physical structure of coral reef communities.

Students will not be limited to working within coral reef systems, but rather will be encouraged to address related questions in coral reefs and/or other ecological systems. The students will be joining a research group that uses data from many scientific fields in order to tackle broader- scale questions. Therefore, students will also be encouraged to work on novel informatics techniques to aid in large-scale data integration and analysis. It is anticipated that students will conduct fieldwork and explore modelling approaches in pursuit of their research questions.

For this reason, field experience and strong quantitative skills (including mathematical modelling, computer programming, and statistics) are desirable.

Information on Dr. Madin`s research interests and past/ current projects can be found at www.bio.mq.edu. au/ computational_ ecology. Interested students should then contact him and include a complete CV (including relevant coursework, research experience, and any publications) as well as a brief summary of their research interests.

For further information, please email Dr. Madin directly at jmadin@bio.mq.edu.au.

Free Education The Third European Summer School on Hydrogen Safety at University of Ulster, Belfast (UK)

2008-03-27T14:48:00.002+07:00

The Third European Summer School on Hydrogen Safety will be held at the University of Ulster (Belfast, UK) from 21 - 30 July, 2008.

This Summer School is funded by the European Commission under the HyCourse project (March 2006 - February 2010). The topical content of the School covers the whole spectrum of activities of the European Network of Excellence HySafe "Safety of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier" and complies with the International Curriculum on Hydrogen Safety Engineering.

The state-of-the art in Hydrogen Safety will be covered from fundamentals to applications and topics included: hydrogen release, mixing, and distribution; thermal, pressure and missile effects from fires and explosions; development and validation of mitigation techniques; safety assessment and risk analysis; and standards, guidelines and legal requirements. The teaching materials of this Summer School are used in World`s First Higher Educational Programme in Hydrogen Safety Engineering.

How to Apply for the Summer
School Download the application form (.doc format, .pdf format) and return this together with your CV by post, fax or email to ESSHS@ulster.ac.uk . The latest deadline for the submission of the application form and CV is the 11th of June 2008 - early application is advised since places will fill up rapidly.

Sixty applicants are selected for funding by this EC-funded project: 33 with research experience of up to 4 full time equivalent years, 25 with research experience from 4 to 10 years and 2 with experience of more than 10 years. The number of research years is counted from the date of obtaining the degree giving access to doctoral studies without having to acquire any further qualifications.

Funded applicants are exempted from payment of the registration fee to attend the lectures and will benefit from the following: reimbursement of travel costs up to €240 (for applicants with up to 10 years of research experience) and €478 (for applicants with more than 10 years of research experience); reimbursement of living costs (accommodation, meals) up to €105 per day, a delegate pack, etc. Please take notice of the conditions for being a ESSHS funded delegate.

Self-funded participants will pay a registration fee €800 to attend the lectures of Summer School (incl. delegate pack with lecture notes etc.) and have to complete Registration before the 6th of July 2008. Self-funded participants are to cover their own travel and living costs.

Selection criteria

* Applicants should have a first degree (enabling them to undertake doctoral studies)
* Applicants need to have real involvement with the Hydrogen industry, research or similar, especially safety
* Applicants who are a member of one of the EU Hydrogen projects – e.g HySafe, HYWAYS, HySAFEST, HYPER, NATURALHY, StorHy, HarmonHy, HYDROGEN, HYTRAIN, etc. are encouraged to apply
* Applicants who are undertaking or about to undertake higher education in Hydrogen Safety (e.g. registered with the Master of Science in Hydrogen Safety Engineering) will be given preference
* A maximum of 30% of applicants from any one country
* Women are encouraged to apply to meet the target of 40% of total applicants
* Preference is given to young researchers with up to 4 years research experience – then preference to researchers with more than 4 but less than 10 years experience See page 19 of the Marie Curie Conferences & Training Courses Handbook
* "This action will primarily be directed at early stage researchers

More experienced researchers will also be able to benefit from this action where the possibilities offered in the contract are not used for early stage researchers. Researchers with more than 10 years of research experience (full-time equivalent), counting from the time the degree/diploma was obtained giving access to embark on a doctorate in the country where it was awarded, will not be eligible for support, except in the case of researchers who are nationals of Member States, or Associated States active outside these states at the time of an event: these researchers shall be eligible, so that they may establish or strengthen links with the European research community (contact building effect for the transfer of knowledge)." http://www.engj.ulst.ac.uk/esshs/3rdesshs/php/3rdESSHSHowtoApplyfortheSummerSchool.php

Free Education for Ph.D. Students for three-year projects Multimodal cortical system analysis at Germany

2008-03-27T14:45:00.001+07:00

For our Institute of Neuroscience and Biophysics – Medicine we are seeking

2 Ph.D. Students for three-year projects
Theme: Multimodal cortical system analysis

The Institute for Neuroscience and Biophysics – Medicine at the Research Center Jülich provides an excellent multi-disciplinary and interactive research environment close to the culturally vibrant cities of Aachen, Düsseldorf and Köln. Within the institute we combine expertise in neuroimaging (research-dedicated 1.5T/3T/4T MRI systems, high-field ani-mal MR, PET, combined human PET – 3 T MR system), neuroscience and clinical research with state-of-the-art laboratories for histological and neurochemical analysis such as receptor autoradiography.

The research focus of the “Cortial Systems and Neurotransmitter Receptors” group (Head: Prof. Dr. Karl Zilles) lies in the multimodal integration of anatomical and func-tional data in order to gain insight into the mechanisms underlying brain function and dysfunction. In particular we are striving to combine information on the cortical anatomy with functional neuroimaging, models of effective connectivity and pharmacological approaches to investigate visual feature processing and cortical motor control.

We are now looking for two PhD students with a strong interest in this multidisciplinary research. A background in neuroanatomy and/or fMRI analysis techniques (SPM, FSL, MATLAB etc) would be of advantage, readiness to learn new methods a necessary requirement. Applicants should have a degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Medicine, Informatics, Biology or related areas.

Payment will correspond to salary grade 13/2 Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Equal opportunities is an important cornerstone of our staff policy at Research Centre Jülich, for which we have been awarded the „TOTAL E-QUALITY” award. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Applications from disabled persons are welcomed.

Both positions are available immediately and search will continue until candidates have been selected.

For further information, please see
http://www.fz-juelich.de/inb/inb-3/ or contact Dr. Simon Eickhoff
(S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de), to whom applications including the names of two referees should be sent.

Dr. Simon B. Eickhoff
Institut für Neurowissenschaften und Biophysik - Medizin
Forschungszentrum Juelich
Leo-Brandt-Str. 5
52425 Juelich

eMail: S.Eickhoff@fz-juelich.de
Telefon: +49 2461 61 8609
Fax: +49 2461 61 2820

Free Education for PhD Studentship in Corpus Linguistics at Aston University, Birmingham

2008-03-27T14:43:00.001+07:00

One PhD Studentship in Corpus Linguistics at Aston University, Birmingham, UK Available: IMMEDIATELY, until 31st July 2009 The School of Languages and Social Sciences at Aston University is offering a PhD Studentship in Corpus Linguistics.

The School`s vibrant research culture (Grade 5 rating in the last RAE) - and the rapidly expanding cohort of full-time research students - provides a stimulating intellectual environment. The previous holder of this Studentship has obtained an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) postgraduate doctoral award, hence we are able to offer the remaining funds to another candidate, who will be similarly supported in applying for an externally funded postgraduate doctoral award to cover the rest of her/his PhD research beyond July 2009.

The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible, to make maximum use of the available funds. Candidates should have a Masters degree in a relevant subject area, and a condition of the award is that the candidate must be willing to work for up to 6 hours per week on the Aston Corpus Network (ACORN) project. ACORN (http://acorn.aston.ac.uk ) currently contains over 200 million words of texts in English, French, German, Spanish, and pedagogically- oriented software and web interfaces for language teaching and learning and translation studies.

The Studentship consists of maintenance at AHRC rates (£12,600 for 2007-8; 2008-9 rate not yet announced) until July 31st 2009, and the waiving of University fees until July 31st 2009 at the EU rate (£3240 in 2007-8; 2008-9 fee of £3300 is awaiting approval).

A non-EU student will have to pay the difference (c. £5-6000 per year) between EU fees and non-EU fees (£8,980 for 2007-8). If you are not a native speaker of English, proof of English language competence will be necessary, usually in the form of a Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score.

The minimum test scores are as follows: TOEFL: 610 (paper-based) or 253 (computer-based) or 101/102 (Internet-based) IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in writing, and 6.0 in speaking, listening and reading) To apply, please download the application form from: http://www.aston.ac.uk/downloads/lss/Research/Research_Application_Form.doc fill in the details, and email it to :
Ms Margarita Seresht
E-mail : m.seresht@aston.ac.uk immediately.

You will also need to send a CV, a 2-3000 word research proposal, and the names of two academic referees. To speed up the process, please ask your referees to send their references immediately by email to Ms Seresht. General information about applications is available in Sections 1 to 6 of: http://www.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/research_degrees/pgresapp.jsp

Ramesh Krishnamurthy
Lecturer in English Studies,
School of Languages and Social Sciences,
Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
Tel: +44 (0)121-204-3812 ;
Fax: +44 (0)121-204-3766

[Room NX08, 10th Floor, North Wing of Main Building] http://www.aston.ac.uk/lss/school/staff/krishnamurthyr.jsp Director, ACORN (Aston Corpus Network project): http://acorn.aston.ac.uk/

Free Education and Scholarship / Beasiswa S1at Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia

2008-03-27T14:41:00.001+07:00

Fakultas Teknik & Fakultas MIPA Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia memberikan beasiswa pada siswa-siswa SMA di seluruh Indonesia untuk menempuh jenjang pendidikan Sarjana (S1).

Program Studi yang Mendapatkan Beasiswa

Fakultas Teknik

Teknik Elektro
Optic & Wireless Communications
Network & Control Systems
Mechatronics

Teknik Industri
Industrial Management
Enterprise & Resource Management
Manufacturing System

Teknik Informatika
Information System
Database & Software Engineering
Computer Science

Fakultas MIPA

Bioteknologi
Industrial Biotechnology
Health Biotechnology
Agriculture Biotechnology

Keterangan lebih lanjut: http://www.uai.ac.id/beasiswa/

Free Education for MBA Scholarship at ESSEC Business School Paris 2008

2008-03-27T14:39:00.001+07:00

ESSEC launches the 2008 Excellence Scholarship Program Don`t miss this unique opportunity.

ESSEC, one of the best Business Schools in Europe, will provide scholarships for at least 10 outstanding International ESSEC MBA candidates. On average, Excellence Scholarships will amount to €12 000 and will result in a fee-waiver for that amount.

To be considered for the Excellence Scholarship Program, applicants need to:

* Be non-European Uni Nationals (double nationalities with one European cannot be considered)
* Meet the regular standards for admission onto the ESSEC MBA Program
* Submit a personal essay of one page describing their outstanding qualities and achievements
* Have a GMAT score over 680, or a Tage Mage score over 380

In order to apply for the ESSEC Business School Scholarship Program, you should send your completed application for the ESSEC MBA Program with your personal essay.

Candidates who have already sent their application can send their essay by email to Elizabeth DEMARS.
The deadline for applications is April 30th, 2008.

For more information click here: http://examenfrancais.com/?p=31

PhD Studentship at University of Twente Electrical Engineering

2008-03-26T15:48:00.001+07:00

PhD student (Value-IT) University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) PhD student (Value-IT) Enschede, 7500 AE (Overijssel) , 38 hours per week University of Twente.

Job description
In the Value-IT project we will work with the music industry and the energy business to develop two prototypes for dynamic alignment of value models and coordination models in these businesses. Our goal in both domains is design and validate advanced techniques for the adaptive and hierarchical bundling of commercial IT services that match consumer needs.

In this project, IT service is a commercial service that can be ordered and provisioned on-line, by which the provider earns money. We envisage a scenario where a consumer need is analyzed on-line, leading to the dynamic creation of a value constellation of independent businesses which jointly offer a service bundle that satisfies the consumer need. The bundle is composed from web services offered by the businesses in the value constellation. Subsequent occurrences of the same need will be provided by the same value constellation, unless quality of service drops below the level required by the consumer.

Quality of service will therefore be continuously monitored and the constellation can be dynamically reconfigured, if required. PhD student (Value-IT) The project is performed jointly with the Free University of Amsterdam and the University of Tilburg where value-based techniques for service definition are studied. See http://www.e3value.com/projects/ourprojects/value-it/ for the complete project description.
In the Information Systems Group of the University of Twente we have an opening for one Ph.D. student.

The Ph.D. student will investigate how a coordination process can be automatically configured to match a value model and quality of service requirements, and how this can be deployed on a service-oriented business platform.

Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate We ask: A MSc degree in business informatics, software engineering, computer science or equivalent degree. Good communication skills, in writing as well as oral. Your main task will be to do research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience. Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : - Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers( Scientific discipline: Engineering)

Organization
University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) Sharing knowledge, working together, research, innovation. It is all part of the only campus university in the Netherlands: the University of Twente (UT). A university with an international character. We have for example many foreign doctoral students, and master programmes are provided in English.

Divided over 5 faculties, we provide more than 50 Bachelor and Master programmes, varying from Applied Physics and Public Administration to Applied Communication Science and Biomedical Technology. In beautiful green surroundings, more than 8000 students and 2700 staff live, work and recreate at the UT. It is also a place where talented people get every opportunity to perform cutting edge research. But as an entrepreneurial university this is not all we do. In ‘Kennispark’, for example, we work together with the business community, we support our students in setting up their own businesses and participate in many projects in the area of knowledge development. In brief, a dynamic climate in which to work and study.

The Computer Science department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is one of the largest academic institutions in computer science in the Netherlands, with 220 faculty members and 1200 students. It provides courses in Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, and Telematics. In addition, the department contributes to computer science education within other academic programmes. The research of the department is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT).

Conditions of employment

* Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
* Salary: scale 10.
* Maximum salary amount in Euro`s a month 2558
* Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
* Duration of the contract: 4 years
* Maximum hours per week: 38
* Additional conditions of employment: We offer: An interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment. You will be appointed for a period of four years. The salary starts at €2000 gross per month and grows to €2558 gross per month in the fourth year

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof.dr. Roel Wieringa
Telephone number: 31 53 489 4189
E-mail address: roelw@cs.utwente.nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

* About the organization http://www.utwente.nl/en/
* About the department http://www.ewi.utwente.nl/en/index.html
* About the function http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/vacatures_externe_werving/08-083-eng.doc
* website EEMCS http://www.ewi.utwente.nl/en/index.html
* website Information Systems Group http://is.cs.utwente.nl/

Application
You can apply for this job before 20 April 2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
University of Twente EWI
Dr.R. Roel Wieringa
postbus 217 7500 AE Enschede
E-mail: is_jobs@ewi.utwente.nl

Free Education for PhD Scholarship in Soil Biology / Soil Fertility at Wageningen University, Netherland

2008-03-26T15:43:00.002+07:00

PhD Soil Biology / Soil Fertility Wageningen University, Department of Soil Quality PhD Soil Biology / Soil Fertility Wageningen, (Gelderland) , 38 hours per week Wageningen University, Department of Soil Quality

Job description
In a concerted action, two PhD students and a post-doc will study how plants, in particular genetically modified (GM) plants, can change their own soil ecosystem. Plants can have profound effects on soil organisms, because the great majority of carbon input in soils originates from living plants (root exudates) and from dead plant material.

It needs to be tested if GM plants have such influence too, and if yes, if this influence is different from non-GM plants. Crops with e.g. GM-increased resistance against pathogens and herbivores, can have side-effects on beneficial rhizosphere- inhabiting organisms; residues of crops with GM-altered tissue composition may have different decomposition rates, and thereby affect soil decomposer communities.

Given the importance of the soil community for soil carbon and nitrogen cycles, effects of GM plants on non-target soil organisms and processes have to be evaluated properly prior to their admission. The research program aims to deliver a tool for risk assessment of GM plants based on soil nematodes that will enable evaluation of risks of these plants for soil fertility functions.

The major research question for the PhD Soil Quality is: To what extent do plants affect soil fertility functions, and is this affect mirrored by nematode community shifts that can be measured easily? Initially, we will use non-GM Brassica species because they produce glucosinolates with a broad spectrum effect on soil life. Varieties that produce more or less glucosinolates are used to test effects on nematodes and C and N dynamics in soil. Nematodes are a species-rich soil fauna group with great bioindicator potential. Changes in nematode community structure will be experimentally linked to soil fertility functions such as organic matter decomposition and nitrification. Results will be used to develop an Ecological Risk Assessment guidance for GM crops.

Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate We are looking for a candidate with an MSc degree, specialized in soil biology or soil fertility, who feels challenged by the aims of this project and has a strong drive for experimental research.

Further requirements include:

* critical attitude
* a good command of written and spoken English
* excellent writing and presentation skills
* proven ability to organize laboratory- and/or field experiments
* team player
* Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : Post-doctorates( Scientific discipline: Agriculture)

Organization
Wageningen University, Department of Soil Quality The candidate will work in the chairgroup `Soil Biology and Biological Soil Quality`, of Wageningen University. Url: http://www.soq.wur.nl/UK/ .

The group has a strong tradition in research on the role of soil organisms in cycling of elements. It offers excellent facilities in a stimulating environment where scientific and social interactions are highly appreciated. The candidate will work together with scientists from the Laboratory of Nematology of Wageningen University and the Laboratory for Ecological Risk Assessment of the RIVM.

Conditions of employment

* Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
* Duration of the contract: one year initially with a possibility of
* extension to 4 years.
* Maximum hours per week: 38
* Additional conditions of employment: Full time positions for a period of one year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Gross salary will be 2.000 per month in the first year rising to 2.558 per month in the fourth year, according to the collective labor agreement of the VNSU.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr. Ron de Goede
Telephone number: 31 317485048
E-mail address: ron.degoede@wur.nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links: About the organization http://www.soq.wur.nl/UK

Application
You can apply for this job before 10 April 2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Plant Sciences Group
Department Personnel and Organization
D. Wissink P.O. Box 16 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT: DPW 08-10.

Free Education for PhD Scholarship in Nematology Plant Sciences at Wageningen University, Netherland

2008-03-26T15:39:00.002+07:00

PhD Nematology Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology PhD Nematology Wageningen, (Gelderland) , 38 hours per week Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology.

Job description
In a concerted action, two PhD students and a post-doc will study how plants, in particular genetically modified (GM) plants, can change their own soil ecosystem. Plants can have profound effects on soil organisms, because the great majority of carbon input in soils originates from living plants (root exudates) and from dead plant material.

It needs to be tested if GM plants have such influence too, and if yes, if this influence is different from non-GM plants. Crops with e.g. GM-increased resistance against pathogens and herbivores, can have side-effects on beneficial rhizosphere- inhabiting organisms; residues of crops with GM-altered tissue composition may have different decomposition rates, and thereby affect soil decomposer communities. Given the importance of the soil community for soil carbon and nitrogen cycles, effects of GM plants on non-target soil organisms and processes have to be evaluated properly prior to their admission.

The research program aims to deliver a tool for risk assessment of GM plants based on soil nematodes that will enable evaluation of risks of these plants for soil fertility functions. For the PhD Nematology we are looking for a molecular ecologist. You are asked to turn a prototype of a DNA barcode-based nematode community analysis tool into a user friendly device, and should provide guidelines to interpret the observed changes. Nematodes are a species-rich soil fauna group with great bioindicator potential. Initially, we will study non-GM Brassica species releasing different levels of glucosinolates - natural components with a broad spectrum effect on soil life.

The effects of various Brassica cultivars on nematodes communities and C and N dynamics in soil will be studied. Next, the PhD will use quantitative PCR to determine whether GM crops have qualitative or quantitative effects on nematodes rhizosphere communities. This will be used to develop an Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) guidance for GM crops.

Requirements
Required education/skills: University Graduate We are looking for a candidate with an MSc degree in a relevant field who feels challenged by the aims of this project and has a strong drive for experimental research. Further requirements include:

* a good command of written and spoken English
* excellent writing and presentation skills
* proven ability to organize laboratory- and/or field experiments
* experience in molecular ecology / biology. Knowledge in one or more of the following fields would be appreciated: nematology, plant pathology, soil ecology or ecological risk assessment.

Within the same program a PhD Soil Quality will link plant-induced effects on soil fertility to nematode community structure. A post doc at the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is responsible for implementation of the scientific results in a practical ERA guidance.
Job type: Research / Advising Workfield(s) : - Post-doctorates( Scientific discipline: Agriculture)

Organization
Plant Sciences, chair group Nematology The work will be carried out at the Laboratory of Nematology at the Wageningen University. The Laboratory has already conducted previous studies on mapping, cloning and characterizing disease resistance genes from plants. Excellent facilities exist for studying protein-protein interactions and doing bioinformatics. Laboratory of Nematology, Wageningen University. URL: http://www.nem.wur.nl/UK/

Conditions of employment

* Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
* Duration of the contract: year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years.
* Maximum hours per week: 38
* Additional conditions of employment: Full time positions for a period of one year initially with a possibility of extension to 4 years. Gross salary will be 2.000 per month in the first year rising to 2.558 per month in the fourth year, according to the collective labor agreement of the VNSU.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Dr.ir. Hans Helder
Telephone number: 31 317483136
E-mail address: hans.helder@wur.nl Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
About the organization http://www.nem.wur.nl/UK/

Application
You can apply for this job before 10 April 2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Plant Sciences Group Department Personnel and Organization
D. Wissink P.O. Box 16 6700 AA Wageningen The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT; DPW 08-09.

Free Education for PhD positions in Computer Science and Computer Engineering at University College Dublin, Ireland

2008-03-25T15:45:00.004+07:00

PhD Positions in Computer Science and Computer Engineering UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics UCD College of Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
The Systems Research Group is now seeking well-qualified, motivated PhD researchers who want to be part of the second phase of our development into a world-class research group in systems and software technology. The SRG focuses on the systems aspects of computer science: how individual components are created and composed to create large-scale, highly functional adaptive systems.

To date the group has secured over EUR5m in funding from a variety of sources in the areas of pervasive computing, visualisation, systems, software verification, software engineering, digital radio hardware, semantics and software tools. In addition the group works closely with industry partners such as IBM, Intel, Microsoft Research, Oracle, and Hewlett Packard.

About the SRG:
The SRG started in April of 2005 and has now grown to encompass five faculty, five postdoctoral researchers and over 30 Ph.D. students. The SRG is located in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, University College Dublin (UCD) in Dublin, Ireland.

UCD has over 22,000 students including 2,500 international students from over 80 countries and is situated on a large modern campus 4 km to the south of the centre of Dublin. The Irish Government (SFI/Forfas) Baseline Study that ranked Irish research groups identified the School of Computer Science and Informatics at University College Dublin as the best Computer Science department in the country, having "a very strong impact internationally in their research."

Positions: (updated as positions are filled)
Title: Applied Formal Methods - 1 Position.
Supervisors: Dr.Joe Kiniry & Dr.Simon Dobson.
Further Details: http://kind.ucd.ie/about/positions/index.html

Title: Efficient Embedded Digital Signal Processing for Digital Mobile Health - 1 Position. Supervisors: Dr.Chris Bleakley & Dr.Simon Dobson.

Title: Embedded Systems - 2 Positions.
Supervisors: Dr.Simon Dobson, Dr.Chris Bleakley & Prof.Paddy Nixon.

Title: Evidence Based Tissue Micro Array (TMA) Image Classification - 1 Position. Supervisor: Dr.Aaron Quigley
Further Details: http://www.ircset.ie/eps/pdfs/hp_080207.pdf

Title: Autonomic Configuration Manager (Oracle) - 1 Position.
Supervisors: Prof.Paddy Nixon & Dr.Aaron Quigley.

Title: Pervasive Systems and Middleware - 2 Positions.
Supervisors: Prof.Paddy Nixon, Dr.Aaron Quigley & Dr.Simon Dobson.

Title: Pervasive and Personalisable Health Technology - 2 Positions.
Supervisors: Prof.Paddy Nixon, Dr. A. Quigley, Dr. S. Dobson, Dr. C. Bleakley.

Application Procedure:
Applicants for PhD Positions should have/expect to achieve at least a 2.1 in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline with a keen interest in research. Informal enquiries to Professor Paddy Nixon, School of Computer Science and Informatics, UCD.

All applicants should return a CV and a Personal Statement outlining the research areas that they are interested in to:
luke.conroy@ucd.ie with the Title of the PhD for which they are applying in the `subject line` e.g.
Subject: PhD in Applied Formal Methods
http://www.ucd.ie/hr/html/vacancies/index.html

Free Education / Scholarship for Master Students in Computer Science at Korea University, Seoul, Korea

2008-03-25T15:41:00.001+07:00

Korea University embraces the challenges of the 21st Century by building new bridges across old boundaries.

These bridges include new educational programs that stress multiple majors and interdisciplinary studies; strategic partnerships with private and public R&D centers that pool resources and promote innovative research; and new international relationships that bring Korea University students together with students, faculty and programs of other leading universities around the world.

Aggressive investments in new research facilities, information systems and infrastructure give these bridges the strength and flexibility to extend far into the next century. Today, Korea University is ranking top 150 in world, top 14 in Asia and 2nd best in South Korea. Our , Department of Computer Science and Engineering, which was founded in 1984, is now training high-quality human resources in computer research and industry field, furthermore leading domestic info-generation technologically, and studying world class of research in computer science.

We are now recruiting Master students (with IITA Korean Government scholarship) who will be active in research projects of both theoretical and practical character. The main focus will be on wireless sensor networks, Ubiquitous Computing Networks and s.

The main application areas are object tracking in wireless sensor networks, RFID middleware, and security issues in WSN, depending on the interest of the student. Students who have experience in programming and especially have hand on experience in simulation will be preferred.

Interested s-tudents , contact me with their CV as soon as possible. so we can send them applications form and futher documents. Scholarship:

1. 100% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
2. 75% tuition fee discount for one year (Korea University scholarship)
3. IITA Korean Government scholarship ( 800,000 won , around 800 US $ per month) for two years

Ali Kashif Bashir. PhD.
Student / RA Internet Computing Lab
Asan-Science Building.
Room #221 Dept. Of Computer Science,
Korea University, 5ga,
Anam-Dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul,
Korea 136-701

E-mail: ali@ilab.korea.ac.kr
Office: 0082-02-3290- 3568
Fax: +82-02-927-3797
Cell: +82-10-3841- 0138

Free Education MPAGS Prize Studentships at University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham

2008-03-25T15:38:00.002+07:00

University of Nottingham MPAGS Prize Studentships Midlands Physics Alliance The Midlands Physics Alliance brings together three of the leading UK institutions - the Universities of Birmingham, Nottingham and Warwick.

The three institutions together have over 300 physics postgraduates, one of the largest concentrations in the UK, and the Midlands Physics Alliance Graduate School (MPAGS) aims to provide a world class educational experience.

MPAGS awards prestigious PhD Prize Studentships which aim to attract extremely able physics graduates from around the world into the Midlands region. Two MPAGS Prize Studentships are offered in Nottingham from October 2008. MPAGS will cover fees and support for up to four years for students of any nationality.

We seek highly motivated students for PhD projects in the fields of condensed-matter physics, nanoscience, magnetic resonance and semiconductors. Projects may be experimental, theoretical, or a mixture of the two. Preference will be given to joint projects supervised across two of the partner institutions.

Please direct your enquiries including a CV and the names and addresses of two referees to :
Professor B Gallagher,
School of Physics and Astronomy,
The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.
Email: Bryan.Gallagher@Nottingham.ac.uk
Please quote ref. SCI/404.

These studentships are open until filled.
Further information regarding the Midlands Physics Alliance and details of PhD topics are available at: http://mpags.nottingham.ac.uk/
For all our vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham see:http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/

Free Education for PhD Positions in the Field of Computational Multiscale Modeling at University of Twente, Netherland

2008-03-25T15:32:00.004+07:00

3 PhD positions in the field of computational multiscale modeling University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) 3 PhD positions in the field of computational multiscale modeling Enschede, 7500 AE (Overijssel) , 38 hours per week University of Twente.

Job description
The PhD positions focus on multi-phase transport of heat and mass in complex media. This involves the dynamics of large ensembles of small droplets in a gas flow through a domain with complex shape. The droplets undergo phase transition, i.e., evaporation and condensation, and chemical transformations.

In addition, the droplets mutually collide, leading to break-up or coalescence. The individual projects share a mathematical- physical multiscale modeling strategy, which is at the heart of research at the MMS group. Separate projects are:

* PhD1: Multiscale heat and mass transport in porous plugs
* PhD2: Aerosol dynamics in complex domains
* PhD3: Control of aerosol migration with temperature gradients

These projects will be conducted in a collaboration with international industrial partners. For more information, contact prof.dr.ir. B.J. Geurts at b.j.geurts@utwente.nl or visit http://www.home.math.utwente.nl_geurtsbj/MMS/Welcome.html

Requirements
- Required education/skills: University Graduate
- Requirements: You have an MSc degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics or an Engineering Science, with interest in computational modeling and simulation.
- Job type: Research / Advising
- Workfield(s) : - Post-doctorates( Scientific discipline: Engineering)

Organization
University of Twente Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) Sharing knowledge, working together, research, innovation. It is all part of the only campus university in the Netherlands: the University of Twente (UT). A university with an international character. We have for example many foreign doctoral students, and master programmes are provided in English.

Divided over 5 faculties, we provide more than 50 Bachelor and Master programmes, varying from Applied Physics and Public Administration to Applied Communication Science and Biomedical Technology. In beautiful green surroundings, more than 8000 students and 2700 staff live, work and recreate at the UT. It is also a place where talented people get every opportunity to perform cutting edge research. But as an entrepreneurial university this is not all we do.

In `Kennispark` , for example, we work together with the business community, we support our students in setting up their own businesses and participate in many projects in the area of knowledge development. In brief, a dynamic climate in which to work and study. The Computer Science department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) is one of the largest academic institutions in computer science in the Netherlands, with 220 faculty members and 1200 students. It provides courses in Technical Computer Science, Business Information Technology, and Telematics. In addition, the department contributes to computer science education within other academic programmes. The research of the department is part of the multidisciplinary research institute Centre for Telematics and Information Technology (CTIT).

Conditions of employment
- Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
- Maximum salary amount in Euro`s a month 2558
- Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
- Duration of the contract: 4 years
- Maximum hours per week: 38
- Additional conditions of employment: You are invited to send your application to b.j.geurts@utwente.nl before April 15, 2008.

Please include a letter describing your personal motivation, your CV, names and addresses of referees, a list of courses you completed and the grades you obtained. Mention vacancy number 08/074. The chair MMS is part of the Applied Analysis and Computational Sciences (AACS) cluster at the Department of Applied Mathematics of EEMCS, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences. The research at MMS is embedded in the mechanics institute IMPACT at UT, in the J.M. Burgers Center for Fluid Mechanics in the Netherlands and in the recently established Dutch Center of Excellence `Fluids and Solids`.

In the MMS group pioneering research is conducted in mathematics, physics and computational science. This is applied to fluid mechanics problems in nature and technology both at very large and very small scales. Emphasis is on problems related to energy, environment and health

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. dr. ir. B.J.Geurts
Telephone number: 053 489 4125
E-mail address: b.j.geurts@utwente.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:

* About the organization http://www.utwente.nl/en/
* About the department http://www.ewi.utwente.nl/en/index.html
* About the function http://www.utwentenl/vacatures/vacatures_externe_werving/08-074-eng.doc
* website faculty EEMCS http://www.ewi.utwente.nl/en/
* website the group Applied Analysis & Mathematical Physics http://www.math.utwente.nl/aamp/

Application
You can apply for this job before 15 April 2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Universiteit Twente
Prof. dr.B.J Geurts
postbus 217 7500 AE Enschede
E-mail: b.j.geurts@utwente.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT/08/074.

Free Education for PhD position is available at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark

2008-03-25T15:28:00.004+07:00

1 PhD position are now available for collaborative project between large chemical industries and Center for Sustainable and Green Chemistry (www.csg.dtu.dk). The project concerns the development of new catalysts and process designs for important bulk chemical production. The project will involve catalysis, materials, separations, synthesis and process engineering. The position is immediately available for highly qualified candidates.

Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering.

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. Information about the requirements for enrolment and the planning of the scholarship studies is included in the general rules of DTU, se more on: http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx.

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The position is available for a period of 3 years.

For further information please contact Professor Claus Hviid Christensen, chc@kemi.dtu.dk, tel: +45 45 25 24 02 or Associate Professor Rasmus Fehrmann, rf@kemi.dtu.dk, tel: +45 45 25 23 89.

Application
If you are interested, please send your application including a CV, diploma and other relevant documents by email or letter to:

Professor Claus Hviid Christensen,
Department of Chemistry, Building 206
Technical University of Denmark
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
chc@kemi.dtu.dk.

Deadline for the application is: April 30, 2008 at 12.00 noon.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=22359131

Free Education for PhD research projects focused on religion and social inclusion at Australia

2008-03-21T09:49:00.001+07:00

Social Inclusion PhD Scholarship (MQRES) The Centre for Research on Social Inclusion (CRSI) is offering two scholarships for PhD research projects focused on religion and social inclusion.

Candidates may approach the topic through considering the relationship between religion and political philosophy or religion and political movements. Areas could include (but are not limited to) religion and citizenship; the relationship between religious and other kinds of discrimination; religion as a source of resistance to change, or resistance to the status quo.

The Centre for Research on Social Inclusion is an interdisciplinary group of researchers from disciplines such as Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, and Human Geography. We also include members from across the university from areas such as demography and finance. The Centre undertakes social, cultural and philosophical research into contemporary social justice issues.

Within the broad rubric of social and cultural inclusion, the Centre has five areas of special research strength:

* Migration, Multiculturalism and Nation
* Critical Theory and Social Hope
* Welfare, Care and Social Policy
* The Postcolonial World and Globalisation
* Inclusion and Exclusion in Urban and Regional Spaces

This scholarship is available to domestic or international students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours, such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component in a relevant discipline.

The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,007 per annum, tax exempt (2008), and the maximum tenure is 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the tenure of the scholarship.

For further information and discussion regarding these projects, applicants are encouraged to contact :
The supervisor, Associate Professor Marion Maddox,
email: crsi@scmp.mq.edu.au
Telephone: +61-2-9850 9171.

Application forms, and conditions for MQRES awards, are available from the Higher Degree Research Office, telephone +61-2-9850 7663, e-mail hdrschol@mq.edu.au , or downloaded from our website: www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/SCMP_CRSISocialInclusion .

Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub Level 3,
C5C East Macquarie University NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA

Closing Date: 31 March 2008
Dr Armen Gakavian
Centre Manager Centre for Research on Social Inclusion
Room 375, C5C Research Hub West Macquarie University NSW 2109
Tel: +612 9850 9171
: +614 10 658 905
: +612 9850 4432
Email: crsi@scmp.mq.edu.au
URL: http://www.crsi.mq.edu.au

Free Education for PhD Position at Justs-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany

2008-03-21T09:46:00.001+07:00

The Institute of Landscape Ecology and Resources Management (ILR) holds an Wissenschaftliche/ r Mitarbeiter/ in (50% BAT IIa) (open PhD position) for 3 years starting June 2008 (DFG project "Ensemble modelling of hydrological and nitrogen fluxes in mesoscale catchments").

The candidate will be responsible to set up a suite of hydro-biogeochemica l models (HBV, LASCAM, SWAT, CMF) to investigate catchment scale water and nitrogen fluxes for catchments in Germany, Sweden and Australia. These models will then be pooled in model ensembles to investigate the effect of predictive model uncertainty. The work will be conducted in close cooperation with Swedish and Australian project partners. Applicants should have strong skills in hydrological and/or biogeochemical modelling.

The work will include programming and statistical data analysis as well as GIS based data evaluation. Candidates should be team-players, fluent in English, and have the ambition to publish their results in peer-reviewed international journals. The position requires travelling to Sweden and Australia and several weeks to months stay at the project partner´s institution.

Salary follows the rules of the German public service (Bat II a/2). The Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen seeks to increase the number of female scientists and encourages them to apply. Handicapped persons with comparable qualifications receive preferential status.

Please send your application including motivations, a curriculum vitae, a list of your publications/ presentations/ qualifications, copies of your high-school and diploma/BSc/ MSc certificates, as well as names and contact information of at least two references.

Applications should arrive before 04 April 2008 at Institute for Landscape Ecology and Resources Management (ILR), Dr. Lutz Breuer, Heinrich-Buff- Ring 26, 35392 Gießen, Germany or preferably via email to lutz.breuer@umwelt.uni-giessen.de.

If you have any further questions feel free to contact Dr. Lutz Breuer via email or at +49-641-9937395.
Further information on the Institute of Landscape Ecology and Resources Management can be found at http://www.uni-giessen.de/ilr/frede. Gießen is a lively small town with a strong university and nice mid-European landscape, approx. 50 km northward of Frankfurt.

Please note that your application will not be returned.
Dr. Lutz Breuer
Institute for Landscape Ecology and Resources Management (ILR)
Justus-Liebig- University Giessen
Heinrich-Buff- Ring 26 35392 Giessen, Germany
Phone +49-(0)641-9937395
Fax +49-(0)641-9919839
http://www.uni-giessen.de/ilr/frede

Free Education for Doctoral Scholarships at University of Maastricht, Netherland

2008-03-21T09:44:00.001+07:00

The University of Maastricht (UM) has a number of scholarships available and you might be eligible for one or more of them.

The application procedure is very easy: just fill out the application form(s) and send it to us as soon as possible by email or fax. Please also include the documents mentioned in the form.

You have to be quick since the application deadline is the 1 April 2008
For more information on the scholarships, including application forms, please check the following link: http://www.unimaas.nl/default.asp?template=werkveld.htm&id=5BFX7510X42I3C70XG7E&taal=en .

If you have already submitted your application( s), please disregard this message.

Céline Duijsens-Rondagh
Susan Roggen
Floortje Bergmans
Student Affairs Office
Maastricht University
Maastricht Graduate School of Governance
P.O. Box 616 6200 MD Maastricht The Netherlands
Fax: +31-43-388 4864
email: info-gov@governance.unimaas.nl
website: www.governance.unimaas.nl

Free Education from UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships - 2008 at Japan

2008-03-20T11:15:00.001+07:00

Introduction

In April 1996, the UN Secretary–General inaugurated UNU-IAS as an in–house community of scholars mandated to research issues located at the intersection between societal and natural systems. The Institute’s mission is to advance knowledge and to promote learning for policy making to meet the challenges of sustainable development. As an advanced studies institute, UNU-IAS is forward-looking and multidisciplinary.

Since October 2000, UNU-IAS offers Postdoctoral Fellowships for recent PhD graduates to provide them the opportunity to put the knowledge and expertise acquired during their doctoral research to practical policy-relevant use. So far, more than 35 fellows from some 20 countries have passed through the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. Of those completing the programme about one third have been women, and developing country participants have outnumbered developed country participants.

About two Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded each year for a period of ten months, starting in October.

The fellowship programme provides the successful applicant with a unique opportunity to:

- develop and advance their research under the supervision of a UNU-IAS faculty member and contribute to the overall research agenda of the Institute,
- widen their research interests and professional networks by working in the international and multi-disciplinary context of UNU-IAS, and with its wider network of Japanese universities and research institutes, as well as international collaborators,
- become exposed to the workings of the international and multilateral policy process and the broader UN system, and
link with other UNU-IAS and UNU PhD and Postdoctoral fellows.

The fellows are resident at UNU-IAS in Yokohama, Japan for the full term of the fellowship. This gives them the opportunity to gain from the broader research programme of lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences arranged by UNU-IAS. The Institute’s close links with Japanese affiliated professors and visiting professors from key universities and think tanks in Japan also allows fellows to link into the broader Japanese academic and research community.

Field of Research

The purpose of the UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowship is to provide young scholars and policy-makers, especially from the developing world, with a multidisciplinarily context within which to pursue advanced research and training that is of professional interest to the applicant and of direct relevance to the research agenda of UNU-IAS. Research proposals for UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships should therefore relate clearly to one of the current research areas of the Institute, as well as aim to be policy relevant. For 2008 research proposals are invited in the following six areas:

Biodiplomacy Initiative
Sustainable Development Governance
Science Policy for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Urban Futures
Education for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Management of Rural and Coastal Landscapes (Satoyama/Satoumi)

Eligibility and Conditions

Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. (or at least successfully defended their doctoral dissertation), in an area broadly associated with the UNU-IAS thematic focus, prior to the application deadline (25 April 2008). Language proficiency in English is essential. Applicants from developing countries and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for a period of 10 months. The starting date of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is 1 October. Successful applicants are required to be in Yokohama by this date. Residency in Yokohama for the full duration of the fellowship is required.

Fellows are provided with their own desk in a dedicated study room in the Institute, administrative support and desktop computing. Fellows have access to the UNU Centre Library in Tokyo which includes an excellent collection of UN documents. They also have access via the UNU Centre Library to various Japanese university libraries and computer databases. A limited range of other, more specialized computer hardware and software may also be available.

The fellowship provides for a monthly stipend of JPY290,000 from which a monthly usage charge for accommodation is deducted (see below). A one-time only installment of JPY 80,000 will be granted to each fellow at the beginning of the programme for adjustment expenses and incidental costs. UNU-IAS provides fellows with a return air ticket between his/her country of residence and Narita Airport.

Eligibility for a second 10-month appointment may be considered based on the fellow’s performance.

To Apply

The application deadline is 25 April 2008 (17h00 Tokyo time).

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to complete the application form. Application forms are available for download as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Portable Document Format (.pdf) files. (please visit the Adobe website to download the software needed for viewing PDF files.) The application form can also be obtained through email fellowships@ias.unu.edu.

An essential part of the application form (1) is a research proposal (2) outlining the intended work at UNU-IAS.

In addition to the application form and the research proposal, the following documents must be submitted (Note: When the document is in another language, please attach an English translation):

(3) Certified copies of academic transcripts (Master’s and Ph.D. courses if applicable)
and a copy of the doctoral degree certificate
(4) A copy of two publications (if unavailable, please send two chapters from your
dissertation)
(5) Evidence of English language proficiency (only required if Ph.D. dissertation
was not submitted in English) e.g. TOEFL score, certificate of proficiency.

Lastly, the applicant is also responsible for arranging for two original supporting letters of reference (6) to be sent directly to UNU-IAS before the application deadline (Please ensure the letters are signed by the referees).

Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:

(i) The research objectives of the applicant and the quality of the research proposal;
(ii) the relevance of the research proposal to the ongoing or planned research
activities of the applicant’s selected Research Programme at UNU-IAS;
(iii) the applicant’s academic merit and the potential for successful research while
at UNU-IAS.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant Research Programme representatives while preparing their application to discuss research options and programme fit.

The completed application package (i.e. application form including research proposal and requested supporting documents) should be sent by post as one package to the address specified below. Applicants are encouraged to send an electronic copy of their application form by email as well. Please note though, these are regarded as supplement to the hard copies, and DO NOT replace them. All parts have to be completed in English. Anything left incomplete may result in the application being rejected. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a telephone interview.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee
United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies
6F, International Organizations Center
Pacifico-Yokohama
1-1-1 Minato Mirai
Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-8502
Japan

Email: fellowships@ias.unu.edu
Fax: +81-45-221-2303

http://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspx?catID=6&ddlID=624

Free Education from JSPS-UNU Fellowship Programme - 2008 at Japan

2008-03-20T11:12:00.002+07:00

Introduction

The JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme was launched in 2002 and is jointly organised by UNU and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

It is designed to provide promising, highly qualified, young researchers the opportunity to conduct advanced research relevant to the main thematic focus of UNU-IAS (Institute of Advanced Studies), located in Yokohama, or UNU Centre, located in Tokyo, and in co-operation with their host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutions. This fellowship is aimed at candidates who have completed their PhD in the past six years and also have professional and/or research experience.

UNU acts as the nominating authority for the JSPS-UNU Programme, and UNU-IAS administers the programme on behalf of UNU in the nominating process. Candidates apply to UNU-IAS. In addition to the prescribed application form, an essential part of the application is a detailed research proposal outlining the intended work in Japan.

Applicants also need to indicate a prospective host researcher at the time of submitting the application. (It is not necessary to obtain confirmation of acceptance from the prospective host researcher at this stage.) UNU will assist in securing acceptance from the host researchers for short-listed candidates. After the host researcher is secured for each short-listed candidate, UNU will make formal nominations to JSPS, which funds this programme. The final award decision will be made by JSPS and Awards Letters will be issued by JSPS to the fellowship awardees. An advisor for each fellowship awardee will be selected for the period of research in Japan from among the UNU (UNU-IAS or UNU Centre) faculty members.

Fields of Research

UNU conducts research on all fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Yet, research proposals for JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowships should relate clearly to one of the current research areas of UNU-IAS and UNU Centre (see UNU-IAS, UNU Centre/Peace and Governance and UNU Centre/Environment and Sustainable Development websites), as well as aim to be policy relevant.

The following Research Programmes and Projects at UNU-IAS in Yokohama are accepting applications in April 2008 for JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellows:

Biodiplomacy Initiative
Sustainable Development Governance
Science Policy for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Urban Futures
Education for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Management of Rural and Coastal Landscapes (Satoyama/Satoumi)
The following Research Programmes at UNU in Tokyo are accepting applications in April 2008 for JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellows:

Peace and Governance
Environment and Sustainable Development

Eligibility

Citizens of UN member countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan. (Japanese nationals that do not have citizenship or permanent residency of other countries are not eligible.)

Holders of a doctoral degree when the Fellowship goes into effect, which must have been received within six years prior to 2 April 2008 (i.e., awarded on or after 2 April 2002).

Applicants with at least 10 months research and/or professional experience are especially encouraged to apply.

JSPS and UNU cannot accept nominations for persons who in the past have been awarded either a “JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship” or “STA (Japan Science and Technology Corporation) Fellowship (Long-term)” for a term of 12 months or more.

Duration of the Fellowship

Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 to 24 months.

Terms of Award

A round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations)
A monthly maintenance allowance of 364,000 yen
A settling-in allowance of 200,000 yen (based on JSPS regulations)
An annual domestic research travel allowance of 58,500 yen
Overseas travel accident and sickness insurance coverage
Note:

The amounts of the Awards indicated above are subject to change by JSPS.
If the Fellow resides in Japan on the date his/her award letter is issued, the above-mentioned air ticket to Japan and settling-in allowance will not be provided.
A research grant, “Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research”, of up to JPY1,500,000 per year (total of JPY3,000,000 for two years. The amount varies depending on the areas/disciplines of research.) is available to cover cooperative research-related expenses. Application for these grants is made by the host researcher through his/her institution.

This award is provided by JSPS, and follows JSPS program guidelines.

Starting Date and Deadline for Applications

The JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme begins on 1 November 2008 and the selected fellows are required to be in Japan by this date. The closing date for applications is 25 April 2008 (17h00 Tokyo time) for fellowships beginning on 1 November 2008.

Application forms are available for download as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Portable Document Format (.pdf) files. (please visit the Adobe website to download the software needed for viewing PDF files.) The application form can also be obtained through email fellowships@ias.unu.edu.

http://www.ias.unu.edu/sub_page.aspx?catID=121&ddlID=143

Free Education for PhD scholarship in integrated modelling of sustainable urban stormwater systems at Denmark

2008-03-20T11:09:00.002+07:00

Are you interested in a research career and in developing tomorrow’s computer models for sustainable urban water management?
Apply before: 01.05.2008 at 12:00 (noon)

Then here is an opportunity to do a PhD in an internationally recognised research environment supported by one of the world’s leading environmental software developers.

Wider context of the project
The PhD scholarship is part of a large research project titled “Black, blue and green – Integrated infrastructure planning as key to sustainable urban water systems”, which is funded by the Danish Council for Strategic Research (2BG see www.2BG.dk). The ambition of 2BG is to contribute to global sustainable development by demonstrating novel ways for cities to interact with Earth’s water: from today’s “consume-and-discharge” to an integrated and recycling mode of interaction. To close the urban water cycle we need to focus on all assets of water in the city; from drinking water to ecosystem services and from industrial functions to water’s aesthetic and socio-cultural dimensions. The project aims to develop concepts, methods and tools for changing the prevailing sewer based discharge systems into self-sustaining and climate-change adapted solutions, based on infiltration of storm and wastewater at the source, combined with appropriate control of water quality and extended reuse. Several PhD students will be employed under the 2BG-project on topics spanning from landscape planning to hydrological modelling and design, and water quality control. Common case studies will furthermore make the project results operational in practice.

Scientific focus of the announced PhD position
Modern stormwater management options such as green roofs and rainwater harvesting, on-site detention, permeable pavements, infiltration swales and soakaways, detention ponds and constructed wetlands are often denoted sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDs), stormwater best management practices (BMPs), low impact development techniques (LIDs), or water sensitive urban design (WSUD). Although some development in the direction of integrating urban drainage models with groundwater models has been seen recently, state-of-the art modelling systems operate at a spatial scale that is too large to adequately describe the multi-scale options addressed by the 2BG project. Thus, the advertised PhD project focuses at developing models that allow for a quantitative approach to design and performance evaluation of such multi-scale systems as well as evaluating their impact on the whole urban water cycle including urban surface and ground waters.

The overall project is tentatively divided in 5 steps: 1) a “model topology” will be developed that characterises the physical scale and the internal process dynamics, and will be tailored to the amount of data realistically available for model set-up and calibration (linked to other PhD students working with regional scale hydrological modelling and urban landscape planning), 2) model components will be developed and validated that can facilitate modelling and simulation of small-scale stormwater systems, including interaction with the green infrastructure and groundwater system – e.g. evaporation from vegetation and infiltration, 3) the models will be integrated within the modelling frameworks normally used in the urban planning (GIS), urban drainage (MOUSE/MIKE URBAN) and groundwater (MIKE SHE) professions, 4) an interface (based on the OpenMI standard) between these modules and hydrological models operating on a larger spatial-temporal scale will be developed, and 5) model components and frameworks will be used in 2BG case studies to evaluate design of individual solutions as well as overall strategies.

The PhD scholarship is a joint project between the Department of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTUEnvironment) and DHI Water Environment Health (DHI), which will make its product family of hydrological models available.

Candidate requirements
At the date of appointment candidates must hold an MSc degree in engineering sciences, natural sciences and/or mathematics, preferably with a specialization in one of the following fields: hydrology/environmental engineering, numerical modelling and software engineering. Any model is a simplification of reality and therefore, the candidate must have a critical approach to modelling where formulation and testing of hypotheses are part of the natural workflow. Practical experience (e.g. consulting or research) is an advantage but not a prerequisite.

Terms of employment
The successful candidate will be employed at and enrolled as a PhD student at DTU, within the framework of the Urban Water Technology research school (www.urbanwatertech.dk) and under the supervision of Associate professors Philip Binning and Peter Steen Mikkelsen in collaboration with Dr. Ole Mark from DHI. Information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the PhD education at DTU may be found at: www.env.dtu.dk/English/Education/PhD%20Programme.aspx

The starting date is negotiable but a quick start is preferred.

The salary and further terms of employment (3 years) are consistent with the general terms for PhD students at DTU. Annual salary starts at 40,000 EUR before tax, including pension/holiday pay.

For any further information, please contact: Associate professors Philip John Binning (pjb@anv.dtu.dk) or Peter Steen Mikkelsen (psm@env.dtu.dk)

How to apply
Applicants must submit an application containing (1) a cover letter explaining their motivation to apply, their qualifications relevant for the research project and when they are able to start, (2) a curriculum vitae providing relevant academic, employment and personal details, (3) authorised academic transcripts, (4) contact details for at least two reference persons that we may contact for further inquires, and (5) documentation of English language competence.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their research potential and commitment and selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Please send your application in English or Danish by e-mail as an attached pdf-file to pjb@env.dtu.dk

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is open to both Danish and international applicants.

The position will remain open until the position is filled or 1 May 2008 at 12:00 noon

http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=22209270

Free Education for PhD scholarship in “Retrieval of water vapour content from GPS occultation measurements at Denmark"

2008-03-20T11:03:00.007+07:00

A three-year PhD scholarship is available at DTU-Space, with start date May 1st 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Apply before: 15.04.2008 at 12:00 (noon)

The PhD position is funded by The Technical University of Denmark as part of a collaborative agreement with Technical University Münich. The study concerns two missions planned for the International Space Station. One is “The Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor” (ASIM) for observations of extreme thunderstorms and their influence on the atmosphere. ASIM is led by DTU-Space in collaboration with Terma. The other is “Atomic Clock …” ACES with participation of Technical University Münich. ASIM includes a number of optical instruments to observe electrical discharges in the stratosphere and mesosphere and cloud parameters. The ACES payload includes a GPS receiver. The instruments are to be mounted on two external platforms on ESA’s Columbus module in 1012.

Strong thunderstorms of the tropics pump water vapor high in the atmosphere, at times even into the stratosphere. As water vapour is an efficient greenhouse gas it is important to understand its circulation in the atmosphere. The purpose of the study is to develop tools to extract atmospheric density, temperature and water vapor from the GPS signal received by ACES. As a GPS satellite rises over the horizon, its signal is affected by the changing refractive index with altitude. From the signal properties, it is possible to extract information on the atmospheric density, temperature and water content from 500 m altitude and into the stratosphere.

The candidate should have a master’s degree and a solid background in mathematics and signal processing. The project is in collaboration with the Danish Meteorological Institute and the Technical University Münich. The PhD study will be under the DTU-Space PhD network “Space Science and Technology” (see www.space.dtu.dk or www.space-phd.dk).

It is expected that the applicant fulfils the general requirement for enrolling as a PhD student at DTU, see http://www.dtu.dk/English/education/Phd_Education.aspx. The salary is according to the current rules for ph.d. students at Danish universities.

The PhD study vil be based on the DTU-Space “south” office, Juliane Maries Vej 30, close to downtown Copenhagen. The ph.d. student will organizationally be under the Department of Solar System Physics, and work in close cooperation with other studens involved in GPS studies.

Further information may be obtained from Department Chair Torsten Neubert, neubert@space.dtu.dk, tel. +45-3532 57231.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae and documentation of a completed master’s degree and grades, and must be received no later than April 15, 2008 at noon, at

DTU Space
Att.: Simon Ekholm
Juliane Mariesvej 30
DK-2100 København Ø.
Denmark

http://www.dtu.dk/English/About_DTU/vacancies.aspx?guid=22392855

Free Education for Doctoral Schoalrship in Engineering at 3 Technische Universiteit Federatie, Netherland

2008-03-16T13:14:00.001+07:00

The technological designer programmes were initiated at the request of the Dutch high-tech industry. High-tech companies need professionals who can design and develop complex new products and processes and offer innovative solutions.

All ten programmes work closely together with high-tech industry, offering the trainees the opportunity to participate in large-scale, interdisciplinary design projects under industrial circumstances. With this unique cooperation we provide our trainees with a valuable network of contacts in industry. The technological designer programmes clearly meet an important need for the Dutch high-tech industry like Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing B.V., DMV International B.V., Xendo, PURAC.

Over the past twenty years more than 2,500 have found challenging and exciting jobs with (multi)national companies, including Philips, Shell, Oce Technologies, TNO, Akzo Nobel, Dow-Chemical, Ericsson, DSM, Vodafone, Unilever, Schiphol Airport, and ASM Lithography. These companies are united in their praise for the quality of the technological designer programmes and their graduates and offer them a faster track in their career.

To ensure their continued enthusiasm, the programmes employ a strict selection process, accepting only excellent young professionals and graduates with at least a Master of Science diploma of a (technological) university.

Stan Ackermans Institute has ten two-year full-time programmes, leading to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng). Our programmes offer the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and experience by means of a personal and practical design assignment, under the supervision of experienced design professionals.

You will be appointed for the duration of the programme for a maximum of two years. You will also become a member of the scientific staff of the TU/e, TU Delft or TU Twente and receive a salary.

Application Deadline : March, 31 2008

Further information refer to : http://www.3tu.nl/en/education/sai/programmes/