London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) offers Scholarships for Masters Programmes and Undergraduate Programmes. Scholarship Emerging Markets has been lengthened until 31 Augusts 2007 for acceptance October 2007 and 30 Novembers 2007 for acceptance March 2008. Talented candidate and ambition has special opportunity to get cutting expense of study equal to 50%. Candidate must have reasoning of academic and professional and contribution can have which have in earning from LSBF for development of economics social state to be each.
Our patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent has generously agreed to extend the deadline for applications until 31st August, 2007. LSBF offers a range of cutting-edge postgraduate and undergraduate programmes including:
Masters Programmes
MBA – 4 specialisations
MBA Dual Programmes (study an MBA with ACCA, CIMA, CFA or CIM)
MSc Finance
MSc Investment and Securities
MSc Marketing
MSc Digital Marketing
Undergraduate Programmes
BA International Business (starting October 2007)
BA Business Technology (starting September 2008)
BA Law (starting September 2008)
“We are delighted to take part in the Royal initiative to recognise talent and ambition. We also,
welcome the opportunity to work under the aegis of HRH Prince Michael of Kent to provide
students with support and encouragement.” said Aaron Etingen, the LSBF’s Chief Executive
Officer.
Ends
Notes to editor
1. LSBF was the first business school in London to offer the opportunity of studying for an
MBA awarded by the Grenoble Graduate School of Business in combination with prestigious
professional qualifications in finance, accountancy and marketing.
In addition, the GGSB Masters in Business (MIB) programme, also offers at LSBF, was
ranked by the Financial Times in 2006 as:
• No.1 for Career Progression
• No.1 for International Mobility
• No.4 in Europe
2. GGSB is one of Europe’s leading business schools, ranked 29th by the Financial Times in
2006 (Oxford was 27th, Cambridge 36th).
3. As indicated by World Bank consultants an emerging, or developing, market economy
(EME) is defined as an economy with low-to-middle per capita income; such countries
constitute approximately 80% of the global population, representing about 20% of the world’s
economies. The term emerging markets signifies a business phenomenon that is not fully
described or constrained by geography or economic strength.
For more information:
Contact: Daniela Pantica
Email: dpantica@lsbf.org.uk
Phone number: ++44 (020) 7823 2303
Website: www.lsbf.org.uk
Address: 16, Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HH
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007
PhD Course Scholarship at National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS), Okazaki
Introduction
The Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Advanced Studies (Sokendai) is operated by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) at Okazaki (http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/). NIPS consists of 19 divisions dedicated to the study of the physiological functions of living organisms including humans. Research areas cover various physiological sciences including morphology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular and cellular biology, and information science. Research activities are extensive and comprehensive. Some of our current research involves the molecular structure of ion channels, intracellular dynamics of ions, mechanisms of secretion and cell volume regulation, development and differentiation of neuronal cells, mechanisms of synaptic transmission and neural network formation, and higher brain functions such as processing of sensory information, motor control, learning, and cognition.
To carry out the mission of the institute as a cooperative center for universities and research institutes within and outside Japan, we accept many visiting scientists from all around the world for collaborative projects. Four types of scholarships are possible at NIPS.
The first type of scholarship is the “University Recommendation” MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship.
Each year, at least one “University Recommendation” candidate is selected for the 5-year combined Master’s/Ph.D. program, which starts in October. Please note that this scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with other awards or scholarships. Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should make sure that they discuss their application with their prospective supervisor at NIPS. More information regarding the details of the scholarship is given at the Study in Japan website(http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html) and at the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html) website.
The Department of Physiological Sciences, University of Advanced Studies (Sokendai) is operated by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) at Okazaki (http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/). NIPS consists of 19 divisions dedicated to the study of the physiological functions of living organisms including humans. Research areas cover various physiological sciences including morphology, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular and cellular biology, and information science. Research activities are extensive and comprehensive. Some of our current research involves the molecular structure of ion channels, intracellular dynamics of ions, mechanisms of secretion and cell volume regulation, development and differentiation of neuronal cells, mechanisms of synaptic transmission and neural network formation, and higher brain functions such as processing of sensory information, motor control, learning, and cognition.
To carry out the mission of the institute as a cooperative center for universities and research institutes within and outside Japan, we accept many visiting scientists from all around the world for collaborative projects. Four types of scholarships are possible at NIPS.
The first type of scholarship is the “University Recommendation” MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship.
Each year, at least one “University Recommendation” candidate is selected for the 5-year combined Master’s/Ph.D. program, which starts in October. Please note that this scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with other awards or scholarships. Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should make sure that they discuss their application with their prospective supervisor at NIPS. More information regarding the details of the scholarship is given at the Study in Japan website(http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html) and at the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_e.html) website.
The MEXT scholarship covers the following:
- Application fee (30,000 yen)
- Admission fee (282,000 yen, payable only the first year of study)
- Annual tuition fee (535,800 yen per year)
- Return economy-class airfare between Okazaki and the student’s home country
- Monthly stipend (172,000 yen)
The second type of scholarship is a Seiriken Scholarship.
Exceptional students wishing to enter 5-year and 3-year Ph.D. programs at NIPS are eligible to apply for this type of scholarship. It covers the admission fee and the annual tuition fees for successful applicants. Further information can be obtained from scholar@nips.ac.jp
The third type of scholarship is an “Embassy Recommendation” MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship.
Through this system, a certain number of 5-year combined Master’s/Ph.D. scholarships are awarded annually. Applications should be made through Japanese embassies/consulates in the applicant’s home country. (Please note that this application procedure is different from the “University Recommendation” MEXT Scholarships noted above.) Applications are open to candidates of any nationality except Japan, and the scholarship details are the same as those noted above. Please see the Study in Japan website (http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html) for more information as well as the list of Japan’s Embassies and Consulates (Ministry of Foreign Affairs website http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/index.html).
Finally, a certain number of scholarships are provided by JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), as well as private foundations.
For more information on these scholarships, please see the JASSO website at http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships_sfisij_e.html
Eligibility
In general, candidates must have completed (or be expected to obtain before starting study in NIPS) a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university for acceptance into the 5-year combined master’s/Ph.D. Candidates wishing to enter the 3-year program must have completed a master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university. People who currently hold Ph.D. degrees are not eligible for any of the above scholarships.
Candidates must be well prepared for the course for which they are applying within the Department of Physiological Sciences. Those candidates who are not native speakers of English are required by the Board of Graduate Studies to provide the results of an English language test and are expected to meet the following standards of proficiency:
- TOEFL (paper-based test):
Minimum overall score of 600, with a minimum score of 5.0 in the TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE). - TOEFL (computer-based test):
Minimum overall score of 250, with a minimum score of 5.0 in the essay writing section of the text. - TOEFL (Internet-based test):
Minimum overall score of 100, with a minimum score of 24 in the writing section of the test.
How to Apply
It is essential to secure appropriate supervision before applying for the above scholarships. Therefore, your first step in applying for a scholarship should be to get in contact with at least one of the professors in NIPS (http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/outline/pub/staff.html) to find out about any technical requirements as well as the range and depth of background knowledge that is needed by successful candidates for admission.
After you have made contact with an appropriate supervisor, please ask him/her to send an application form for the “University Recommendation” scholarship to you. Your application form must be completed and returned to the Board by 6 February 2008.
The Board of Graduate Studies at NIPS consults with the professors responsible for determining admission to the University about the respective merits of each applicant. On the basis of that consultation, applicants who are on the shortlist for the “University Recommendation” MEXT Ph.D. Scholarship will be invited to an interview at NIPS in February every year for the Ph.D. Program starting in October of the same year.
For further information
Questions concerning admission and application procedures should be forwarded to:
scholar@nips.ac.jp
Board of Graduate Studies, National Institute for Physiological Sciences,
Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585, Japan
FAX 81-564-52-7913
Due date: 6 February 2008
Visit Official WebsitePhD Positions and Technical Assistant in Molecular Biology, University of Gottingen
Candidates for PhD student positions and Technical assistant are invited to apply to join the Research Group of Dr. Susana Andrade at the Department of Molecular Structural Biology in Göttingen, Germany. The group is interested in the structural and functional characterization of membrane proteins.
We seek highly motivated, ambitious PhD students and provide a state-of-the-art laboratory in an international environment. Candidates will learn a variety of techniques ranging from molecular biology, bacterial cell culture, protein purification, reconstitution of membrane proteins in proteoliposomes, electrophysiology and fast kinetic measurements, to protein crystallization and structure determination. Previous experience in molecular biology and biochemistry methods will be favorable.
Applicants for Research Technician should have an appropriate degree or technical school training in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related area. Ideal candidates should be motivated, dynamic, willing to learn new techniques and possess excellent organization skills.
All positions are funded by the German Science Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) through the Emmy-Noether program. Employment will be according to BAT IIa/2 for PhD students and BAT VIb for the technical assistant.
Please send your application (Cv, a statement of research interests and previous experience plus 2 reference letters, in English) preferentially by e-mail, to:
Dr. Susana Andrade (sandrad@gwdg.de)
Georg-August Univ. Goettingen,
Inst. Microbiol. and Genetics, Dept. Molec. Struc. Biol.,
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, 37077 Göttingen.
We seek highly motivated, ambitious PhD students and provide a state-of-the-art laboratory in an international environment. Candidates will learn a variety of techniques ranging from molecular biology, bacterial cell culture, protein purification, reconstitution of membrane proteins in proteoliposomes, electrophysiology and fast kinetic measurements, to protein crystallization and structure determination. Previous experience in molecular biology and biochemistry methods will be favorable.
Applicants for Research Technician should have an appropriate degree or technical school training in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related area. Ideal candidates should be motivated, dynamic, willing to learn new techniques and possess excellent organization skills.
All positions are funded by the German Science Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) through the Emmy-Noether program. Employment will be according to BAT IIa/2 for PhD students and BAT VIb for the technical assistant.
Please send your application (Cv, a statement of research interests and previous experience plus 2 reference letters, in English) preferentially by e-mail, to:
Dr. Susana Andrade (sandrad@gwdg.de)
Georg-August Univ. Goettingen,
Inst. Microbiol. and Genetics, Dept. Molec. Struc. Biol.,
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, 37077 Göttingen.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
UK: Two PhD Studentships in Electrical Impedence Tomography, Middlesex University
Two exciting research opportunities are available for highly qualified graduates in engineering, mathematics or physics for further studies leading to the award of the PhD degree. The successful applicants will undertake work on an EPSRC funded project dealing with the development of a novel Electrical Impedance Tomography bio-imaging system for non-invasive monitoring of neonate lung function in Intensive Care Units. The proposed system will provide a non-invasive measure of lung maturity and development, oxygen requirements and lung function, suitable for use in small, unsedated infants. This tool will be routinely used to define the nature and severity of persisting lung disease, and to identify risk factors for developing chronic lung problems.
The project is a collaboration of three universities, Middlesex University, UCL and City University, and will be carried out with the full clinical support of the Portex Anaesthesia, Intensive Therapy and Respiratory Medicine Unit at the world leading children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London.
PhD studentship 1 (based at Middlesex University, Ref: MU/EIT1): Reconstruction algorithms. The research will involve the development of Boundary Element and Finite Element methods to improve the forward model. To improve the accuracy and speed of the solution, we will investigate multi-grid solution techniques and the use of deformable forward models to minimise artefact in the reconstructed images. The research will also develop linear and non-linear methods such as the Kalman filter-based approaches and their comparison to classical regularisation-based techniques. In addition, investigation will be made in the use of R/S parameter imaging to extend the algorithms to the multi-frequency domain and optimisation methodology in reconstructing the required image.
PhD studentship 2 (based at Middlesex University, Ref: MU/EIT2): Wearable monitoring devices. This project will involve the development of a wearable monitoring device that allows continuous or intermittent monitoring of physiologic signals is crucial for the advancement of both the diagnosis as well as treatment of neonate respiratory function. The research will involve the investigation of built in sensors to measurement the boundary profile and modelling the boundary shape. The work is particularly suited to applicants with a background in Engineering Design.
We are seeking outstanding, enthusiastic graduates, with a first or upper second class honours degree (first class honours preferred) or equivalent and/or MSc in engineering, mathematic, physics or related disciplines. Experience in numerical modelling, Matlab, or design engineering would be desirable. The studentships are available for a period of three years and will cover full student fees and subsistence expenses.
The closing date for applications is the 18th June 2007. To apply, please email a covering letter stating the vacancy reference, your expertise, experience and research interests, a copy of your CV, and the names and contact details of at least two referees, for the PhD studentships at Middlesex University to Professor Richard Bayford (e-mail: r.bayford@mdx.ac.uk).
Sunday, June 3, 2007
[Belgium] PhD Studentship and Postdoctoral Positions in Machine Learning, Universite Libre de Bruxelles
Applications are invited for full-time PhD and post-doctoral research positions at the Machine Learning Group, Computer Science Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
The three vacancies available to be filled in September offer tenures of ten months, two years and three years. The researcher is expected to carry out fundamental research in Machine Learning and to take an active role in the applied research project which is funding the position.
The Machine Learning Group, ULB is a research group that carries out theoretical research on statistical machine learning, predictive modeling and computational statistics, and takes part in several applied research projects in domains as diverse as data mining, bioinformatics to biomedical engineering and wireless sensor networks.
Located in heart of Brussels, the Université Libre de Bruxelles is renowned for quality research through its prestigious affiliate research centers and world renowned faculty. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, is a cosmopolitan city renowned for its picturesque squares and buildings, serene parks and gardens and a very vibrant cultural life spiced up by many international languages.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a recent Master degree/PhD on a subject related to data mining, statistical machine learning or computational statistics. In particular, any research experience on data mining, machine learning, statistical analysis, or pervasive computing will be an asset.
In addition, candidates applying for PhD positions are expected to attach their transcripts and a letter of recommendation from your MSc supervisor or another relevant person.
Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills, the ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills, good writing and oral communication.
Upon offer of a position in MLG-ULB, the candidates who are non-EU citizens are required to obtain an appropriate long-term Schengen visa; further information is available from their nearest Belgian embassy.
Deadline
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as positions will remain open until filled by suitable candidates.
Contact
Candidates are invited to send their CV with the detailed list of publications and a research statement in .pdf format by email to gbonte@ulb.ac.be.
The subject field of your email must include MLG-JOB: research position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ULB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. ULB wishes to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
[Germany] PhD Positions in Plant Ecology and Plant Pathology at Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany
The starting date is July to September 2007. Complete applications (in English or German) should be sent to contact persons below. Closing date is June 10th, 2007
We advertise two open PhD-positions (BAT IIa/2) within the sub-projects A6 and B5 of the Collaborative Research Center (SFB 607) "Growth and Parasite Defence" funded by the Deutsche Forschungs-gemeinsc haft (DFG) since 1998.
Ambitious candidates with a strong background/interest in modeling approaches, carrying a degree (Diploma/MSc) in Ecology, Botany, Forestry or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in modeling or model application and statistical evaluation will be advantageous. The successful applicants will use a mechanistic plant simulation model (PLATHO) which has been developed within the SFB 607 during the last 9 years.
Position 1 Plant Pathology
The subject of this work is a comprehensive analysis of plant responses to pathogen attack. Within the SFB607 a broad range of host-parasite interactions of woody and herbaceous plants were investigated under different environmental influences. The model PLATHO comprises an allocation module, which can be used to simulate the allocation of resources between growth respectively defence related processes within the plant. This allocation module will be used to identify similarities or differences in resource allocation between the various host-pathogen interactions.
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. W. Oßwald,
Dr. F. Fleischmann
Tel: 08161-714577,
E-mail: osswald@wzw.tum.de
Position 2 Plant Ecology
The subject of this work is an integrative assessment of cost/benefit relation in woody and herbaceous plants. The central aim is whether carbon allocation in plants follows common principles regarding resource uptake, investments, and maintenance. Data for this integrative study come from experiments within SFB 607 under competition, CO2- and O3-influence. Study plants are beech and spruce as well as various herbaceous plants such as grasses, alfalfa and sunflower.
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. R. Matyssek,
Dr. Häberle, PD
Dr. T. Grams
Tel: 08161-714575,
E-Mail: matyssek@wzw.tum.de
Department Address:
Technische Universitat Munchen
Department of Ecology
Am Hochanger 13
D-85354 Freising
Germany
Website: http://www.sfb607.de
We advertise two open PhD-positions (BAT IIa/2) within the sub-projects A6 and B5 of the Collaborative Research Center (SFB 607) "Growth and Parasite Defence" funded by the Deutsche Forschungs-gemeinsc haft (DFG) since 1998.
Ambitious candidates with a strong background/interest in modeling approaches, carrying a degree (Diploma/MSc) in Ecology, Botany, Forestry or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in modeling or model application and statistical evaluation will be advantageous. The successful applicants will use a mechanistic plant simulation model (PLATHO) which has been developed within the SFB 607 during the last 9 years.
The subject of this work is a comprehensive analysis of plant responses to pathogen attack. Within the SFB607 a broad range of host-parasite interactions of woody and herbaceous plants were investigated under different environmental influences. The model PLATHO comprises an allocation module, which can be used to simulate the allocation of resources between growth respectively defence related processes within the plant. This allocation module will be used to identify similarities or differences in resource allocation between the various host-pathogen interactions.
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. W. Oßwald,
Dr. F. Fleischmann
Tel: 08161-714577,
E-mail: osswald@wzw.tum.de
Position 2 Plant Ecology
The subject of this work is an integrative assessment of cost/benefit relation in woody and herbaceous plants. The central aim is whether carbon allocation in plants follows common principles regarding resource uptake, investments, and maintenance. Data for this integrative study come from experiments within SFB 607 under competition, CO2- and O3-influence. Study plants are beech and spruce as well as various herbaceous plants such as grasses, alfalfa and sunflower.
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. R. Matyssek,
Dr. Häberle, PD
Dr. T. Grams
Tel: 08161-714575,
E-Mail: matyssek@wzw.tum.de
Department Address:
Technische Universitat Munchen
Department of Ecology
Am Hochanger 13
D-85354 Freising
Germany
Website: http://www.sfb607.de
[Indonesia] Program Beasiswa Unggulan S1, S2, S3 Depdiknas 2007-2008
Program Beasiswa Unggulan
Program beasiswa dalam skala nasional (Beasiswa Unggulan Reguler) dan internasional (Beasiswa Atdikbud RI di luar negeri) yang dikembangkan dalam rangka menyiapkan insan Indonesia yang cerdas dan kompetitif sesuai dengan visi pendidikan nasional. Dengan adanya program beasiswa unggulan, diharapkan di akhir program akan muncul critical mass dan bangsa Indonesia yang berdaya saing tinggi di masa yang akan datang.
Program Beasiswa Unggulan menawarkan beasiswa ber-degree seperti program untuk jenjang D4/S1, S2, dan S3. Dan beasiswa non-degree seperti program Beasiswa Peneliti, Penulis, Pencipta, Seniman, Wartawan, Olahragawan, dan Tokoh.
Sasaran Program Beasiswa Unggulan
Beasiswa unggulan diberikan kepada mereka yang memiliki prestasi sebagai berikut:
SEKRETARIAT PROGRAM BEASISWA UNGGULAN
Biro Perencanaan dan Kerjasama Luar Negeri
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
JL. Jenderal Sudirman Gedung C lantai 6
Senayan-Jakarta, Indonesia
10270
Telp: 021-57852458
Fax: 021-5738181
Website: www.beasiswaunggulan.depdiknas.org
Email:
beasiswaunggulan@yahoogroups.com
beasiswaunggulan@gmail.com
Program beasiswa dalam skala nasional (Beasiswa Unggulan Reguler) dan internasional (Beasiswa Atdikbud RI di luar negeri) yang dikembangkan dalam rangka menyiapkan insan Indonesia yang cerdas dan kompetitif sesuai dengan visi pendidikan nasional. Dengan adanya program beasiswa unggulan, diharapkan di akhir program akan muncul critical mass dan bangsa Indonesia yang berdaya saing tinggi di masa yang akan datang.
Program Beasiswa Unggulan menawarkan beasiswa ber-degree seperti program untuk jenjang D4/S1, S2, dan S3. Dan beasiswa non-degree seperti program Beasiswa Peneliti, Penulis, Pencipta, Seniman, Wartawan, Olahragawan, dan Tokoh.
Beasiswa unggulan diberikan kepada mereka yang memiliki prestasi sebagai berikut:
- Lulusan terbaik SMA/MA?SMK/Ponpes/PT yang diusulkan oleh Pemda (Propinsi/Kabupaten/Kota), masyarakat (LSM), dan industri
- Lulusan cum-laude dari Perguruan Tinggi/Sekolah Tinggi/Akademi
- Pemenang Lomba Iptek/Lomba Karya Ilmiah Remaja/MIPA Tingkat nasional
- Pemenang Lomba LKS (Lomba Kompetensi Siswa) Tingkat nasional
- Pemenang Olimpiade Sains/Teknologi Tingkat Nasional
- Pemenang Lomba Bidang Olahraga Tingkat Nasional
- Pemenang Lomba Bidang Seni Tingkat Nasional
- Pemenang Lomba Bidang Bahasa Tingkat Nasional
- Para aktivis mahasiswa (pengurus UKM, BEM, Senat, HMI)
- Staf Pemda dan Staf Diknas dari unit-unit utama serta jajarannya
- Surat pernyataan dari instansi bahwa peserta akan diberdayakan di instansi tersebut setelah selesai masa pendidikan selama minimal 2n+1 (format baku)
- Surat rekomendasi dari instansi asal untuk mengikuti Program Beasiswa Unggulan
- Letter of acceptance untuk twinning/sandwich program dari PT di luar negeri
- Letter of acceptance dari PT di dalam negeri khusus S3
- Formulir pendaftaran Program Beasiswa Unggulan dilengkapi pasfoto berwarna terbaru 3x4 (2 lembar)
- Proposal rencana usulan tugas akhir/tesis/disertasi
- Ijazah dan transkrip nilai pendidikan terakhir yang telah dilegalisasi
- Memiliki kemampuan bahasa asing (sertifikat TOEFL, IELTS atau TOEIC) dan sertifikat penghargaan lainnya
- Usia pendaftaran untuk D4/S1 tidak lebih dari 21 tahun
Usia pendaftaran untuk S2 tidak lebih dari 35 tahun
Usia pendaftaran untuk S3 tidak lebih dari 45 tahun
- Download brosur
- Download presentasi
- Download buku panduan
- Download pedoman sosialisasi
- Download form pendaftaran
- Form kontrak
- Format verifikasi berkas PT
- Daftar institusi pendidikan
- Alamat Atdikbud
- Form pendaftaran online
- Download form kontrak pemberdayaan 10 tahun
- Download buku panduan dan form pendaftaran Program Beasiswa Unggulan khusus peneliti, seniman, olahragawan, pencipta, penulis dan tokoh
- Form syarat surat lulus daftar calon
SEKRETARIAT PROGRAM BEASISWA UNGGULAN
Biro Perencanaan dan Kerjasama Luar Negeri
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
JL. Jenderal Sudirman Gedung C lantai 6
Senayan-Jakarta, Indonesia
10270
Telp: 021-57852458
Fax: 021-5738181
Website: www.beasiswaunggulan.depdiknas.org
Email:
beasiswaunggulan@yahoogroups.com
beasiswaunggulan@gmail.com
Saturday, May 12, 2007
PhD Studentship in Composites Material Research
PhD Studentship Processing of carbon nanotube - epoxy matrix composites
*Supported by EPSRC and BAe Systems, a bursary of up to £16,900 p.a. plus
fees is available. Conditions apply*
*
*Academic Supervisors:*
Professor Ivana Partridge and Dr A A Skordos, Composites Centre, Materials
Department
Cranfield University currently have a vacancy for a high-calibre graduate to
undertake an exciting PhD research project in the area of carbon nanotubes
for advanced composites.
The incorporation of carbon nanotubes into epoxy resin matrices for advanced
composites is a highly topical research issue. The development of nanotube
modified polymer matrix composites shows great potential for the enhancement
of mechanical and electrical properties. However, success hinges on the
development of effective and scaleable means of processing these materials.
This project will focus on the filling stage of Resin Transfer Moulding for
the processing of nanotube filled epoxy matrix composites. Modelling of the
chemorheology of the modified resin and its flow during impregnation will be
carried out, alongside characterisation of the interaction of nanotubes with
the fibrous reinforcement. The possibility of enhancing the distribution of
carbon nanoparticles by localised placement and manipulation of the flow
field will also be studied and the potential use of this type of strategy in
a component design/optimisation context will be explored.
The successful applicant will work within the Composites Centre at Cranfield
University, which has extensive experience in the field of thermosetting
resin modification and a growing activity in the area of nanocomposites.
This project is a part of a wider on-going collaboration between the
University researchers and research staff at the BAe SYSTEMS Advanced
Technology Centre in Bristol, UK.
*Entry Requirements:
*Applicants should have a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or
equivalent, in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, materials
science or other relevant science discipline. Good mathematical skills are
also important.
**Value of Award:
*Sponsored by EPSRC and BAe Systems, this studentship will cover tuition
fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of up to £16,900 dependent
on qualifications, experience and project. Details on overseas student fees
are available on our website at: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/fees
*How to Apply
*If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete
the application form at: www.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectus/app/pgappform.pdf
Alternatively, for more information and an application form please contact:
Enquiries, Cranfield University, School of Applied Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)1234 754086
Fax: +44 (0)1234 754109
Closing Date for Applications:* 11th June 2007*
Other research studentships are also available, for details please visit:
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/studentships
*Supported by EPSRC and BAe Systems, a bursary of up to £16,900 p.a. plus
fees is available. Conditions apply*
*
*Academic Supervisors:*
Professor Ivana Partridge and Dr A A Skordos, Composites Centre, Materials
Department
Cranfield University currently have a vacancy for a high-calibre graduate to
undertake an exciting PhD research project in the area of carbon nanotubes
for advanced composites.
The incorporation of carbon nanotubes into epoxy resin matrices for advanced
composites is a highly topical research issue. The development of nanotube
modified polymer matrix composites shows great potential for the enhancement
of mechanical and electrical properties. However, success hinges on the
development of effective and scaleable means of processing these materials.
This project will focus on the filling stage of Resin Transfer Moulding for
the processing of nanotube filled epoxy matrix composites. Modelling of the
chemorheology of the modified resin and its flow during impregnation will be
carried out, alongside characterisation of the interaction of nanotubes with
the fibrous reinforcement. The possibility of enhancing the distribution of
carbon nanoparticles by localised placement and manipulation of the flow
field will also be studied and the potential use of this type of strategy in
a component design/optimisation context will be explored.
The successful applicant will work within the Composites Centre at Cranfield
University, which has extensive experience in the field of thermosetting
resin modification and a growing activity in the area of nanocomposites.
This project is a part of a wider on-going collaboration between the
University researchers and research staff at the BAe SYSTEMS Advanced
Technology Centre in Bristol, UK.
*Entry Requirements:
*Applicants should have a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree, or
equivalent, in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, materials
science or other relevant science discipline. Good mathematical skills are
also important.
**Value of Award:
*Sponsored by EPSRC and BAe Systems, this studentship will cover tuition
fees at the UK/EU rate only and provide a bursary of up to £16,900 dependent
on qualifications, experience and project. Details on overseas student fees
are available on our website at: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/fees
*How to Apply
*If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete
the application form at: www.cranfield.ac.uk/prospectus/app/pgappform.pdf
Alternatively, for more information and an application form please contact:
Enquiries, Cranfield University, School of Applied Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)1234 754086
Fax: +44 (0)1234 754109
Closing Date for Applications:* 11th June 2007*
Other research studentships are also available, for details please visit:
www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/studentships
Postgraduate Research Studentship: Content-based visual search
Full-time Postgraduate Research Studentship: Content-based visual search
engines Knowledge Media Institute
*Based in **Milton Keynes*
*Tenable from **1 October 2007*
*** *
The project will be focused on core data modelling methods and search
algorithms for more efficient and effective content-based visual engines.
This will involve developments of suitable indexing time feature
representation and query time selection schemes for visual data (images and
videos), effective similarity measures and efficient localized k-NN query
processing strategies to minimize search space yet maintaining acceptable
precision. This project will be carried out in the context of the new PHAROS
project, which is a main Integrated Project funded by the EU FP6 in a recent
call on audio-visual search technologies. The methods developed from this
PhD project will be plugged into the FAST search engine and will be
evaluated using not only standard datasets from evaluation conferences such
as TRECvid and ImageCLEF etc., but also the data from PHAROS content
providers.
You should have a strong background in Computer Science or Information
Systems, and must have qualifications of First or upper second class honours
degree or research master degree. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and
Matlab, existing research experience in computer vision,
human-computer-interaction or information retrieval, and international
conference/journal publications would be desirable. This studentship is open
for national and international applicants.
The studentship rate is £12,600 a year.
For further information, and to apply go to
http://kmi.open.ac.uk/studentships/studentship2.cfm or contact Professor
Stefan Rüger or Dr. Dawei Song
quoting the reference code: 2713. Closing date: 10 June 2007.
*Equal Opportunity is University Policy.*
*Further Details* <http://www.open.ac.uk/employment>
engines Knowledge Media Institute
*Based in **Milton Keynes*
*Tenable from **1 October 2007*
*** *
The project will be focused on core data modelling methods and search
algorithms for more efficient and effective content-based visual engines.
This will involve developments of suitable indexing time feature
representation and query time selection schemes for visual data (images and
videos), effective similarity measures and efficient localized k-NN query
processing strategies to minimize search space yet maintaining acceptable
precision. This project will be carried out in the context of the new PHAROS
project, which is a main Integrated Project funded by the EU FP6 in a recent
call on audio-visual search technologies. The methods developed from this
PhD project will be plugged into the FAST search engine and will be
evaluated using not only standard datasets from evaluation conferences such
as TRECvid and ImageCLEF etc., but also the data from PHAROS content
providers.
You should have a strong background in Computer Science or Information
Systems, and must have qualifications of First or upper second class honours
degree or research master degree. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and
Matlab, existing research experience in computer vision,
human-computer-interaction or information retrieval, and international
conference/journal publications would be desirable. This studentship is open
for national and international applicants.
The studentship rate is £12,600 a year.
For further information, and to apply go to
http://kmi.open.ac.uk/studentships/studentship2.cfm or contact Professor
Stefan Rüger or Dr. Dawei Song
quoting the reference code: 2713. Closing date: 10 June 2007.
*Equal Opportunity is University Policy.*
*Further Details* <http://www.open.ac.uk/employment>
Monday, May 7, 2007
[UK] Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Robust and Autonomous Satellites Formation Flying, Cranfield University
[UK] Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Robust and Autonomous Satellites Formation Flying, Cranfield University
Department of Aerospace, Power and Sensors
Fully Funded PHD Studentship
Robust and autonomous satellites formation flying
Department of Aerospace, Power and Sensors
Fully Funded PHD Studentship
Robust and autonomous satellites formation flying
Future trend in space science missions is the usage of several spacecraft flying in formation, in order to achieve higher accuracy in Earth and extra solar planetary observations, or higher region coverage when monitoring science data. A ground-based command and control system for relative spacecraft positioning would be very complex and may not provide sufficiently rapid corrective control commands. Thus, the overall focus of this work is to significantly increase the onboard autonomy of the future spacecraft, thereby reducing the ground support required.
As part of our collaborative research work with EADS Astrium, we wish to recruit a research student for a PhD study on robust and autonomous satellites formation flying. The main objective of the proposed research project is to study the formation flying of space vehicles from different perspectives such as navigation, control and fault diagnosis and recovery using robust estimation and control theory. We will investigate decentralized information fusion architecture to enhance the quality of relative pose estimation of the space vehicles.
This estimation will be used as basis to develop a model based fault diagnosis and recovery module to make up for any occurs of faults, which will degenerate the performance of the formation flying setup. In addition and using robust control theory, we will be able to achieve, a precise decentralized control & computation for the fleet of space vehicles, formation maneuvers assuring the formation flying mission performance, with being robust to navigation uncertainties and linked to the fault diagnosis module. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with our industrial partner and the resulting interactions will provide an exceptionally rich research environment. In addition to simulation validation, this project entails 30% real time simulations and possibly experiments to validate proposed algorithms.
Entry Requirements:
For this research studentship, we are seeking a talented graduate, having (or be expected to obtain) at least an upper second class honours degree (first class honours preferred), MSc or equivalent in engineering or computer science. Good mathematical background and experience of signal processing, control systems, data fusion and real time systems would be most desirable.
Eligibility:
We are looking for a UK national student (or a European resident in the UK for three years). The studentship is for three years and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus a £17,000 per annum (normally tax free) contribution to living expenses.
Applicants should make initial enquiries or send a CV with contact details of two referees to: Dr Aouf n.aouf@cranfield.ac.uk
Start Date: As soon as Possible or by October 2007[Germany] PhD Studentships in Cluster Ion Physics, Universitat Hamburg
[Germany] PhD Studentships in Cluster Ion Physics, Universitat Hamburg
Subject to granting we offer a PhD-position at the University Hamburg in the group of M. Martins for experimental studies on the core level spectroscopy of free cluster ions starting from July 1, 2007.
Fax: +40-40-8998-2179
Subject to granting we offer a PhD-position at the University Hamburg in the group of M. Martins for experimental studies on the core level spectroscopy of free cluster ions starting from July 1, 2007.
Within a larger collaboration we are setting up a new experiment called PIPE for studies on free ions in the soft x-ray region at the storage ring PETRA III in Hamburg funded by the BMBF. PIPE will offer unique possibilities to study atomic, molecular and cluster ions within an ionic beam using different spectroscopic methods.
Focus of the project will be the analysis of the electronic and geometric structure of core level excited transition metal cluster ions depending on the cluster size,using methods as NEXAFS and EXAFS. The applicant will be responsible for the development and setup of the control and vacuum system of PIPE together with the collaboration partners. The work will furthermore include the modification of a cluster source for experiment with PIPE and the first experiment on free, mass selected metal cluster ions.
We offer a stimulating, international atmosphere with excellent experimental facilities. An application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including certificates, a list of publications, a statement of qualifications relevant for the position, as well as names and complete addresses of two referees and should be send in english or german to:
Dr. M. Martins, Universitaet Hamburg,
Institut fuer Experimentalphysik,
Luruper Chaussee 149,
D-22761 Hamburg, Germany
or by Email (michael.martins@desy.de) until June 15, 2007
Requirements:
We are looking for highly motivated physicists or chemists who will pursue the project and develop the required experimental skills. Knowledge in spectroscopic methods, UHV equipment and atomic, molecular or cluster physics are desirable. Experience with synchrotron radiation sources would be appreciated.
Contact:
Michael Martins
Luruper Chaussee 149
Hamburg, Germany 22761
Fax: +40-40-8998-2179
[Saudi Arabia] Master and Doctoral Scholarships in Science and Technology at King Saud University
Embassy of Indonesia for Saudi Arabia announces master (S2) and doctor/PhD (S3) scholarships from King Saud University (KSU) in science and technology. This information announced by the Ambassador of Indonesia for Arab Saudi and Oman, Salim Segaf Al Jufrie and Culture Attache Juhdi Syarif, after meeting with KSU director, Abdullah bin Abdurrahman bin Abdullah Al Uthman in Riyadh past weekend.
To RI Ambassador, Abdurrahman express every year there are 300 scholarships to learn in KSU. Ten percent given to Indonesia student. In detail, scholarship given to 20 master students (S2), and 10 students PhD program (S3). Study is submitted with English deliverer. Besides, student also is asked to be researcher assistant. Other cooperation on the market KSU is lecturer transfer program.
A master and PhD programs majoring in Food Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Physics, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Operational Research. Besides, also majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, Nursing, Society health science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering.
Scholarship obtained for example hostel, scholarship money for the price of 2500 riyal Saudi (about $666) per month.
Requirements:
KBRI Riyadh: Indonesian Embassy
c/o Atase Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan KBRI Riyadh
Po Box 94343 Riyadh 11693
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ph. +966 1 4880028/ 4882131 Fax +966 1 4883866
Deadline: Not later than June 30, 2007.
Website King Saud University
To RI Ambassador, Abdurrahman express every year there are 300 scholarships to learn in KSU. Ten percent given to Indonesia student. In detail, scholarship given to 20 master students (S2), and 10 students PhD program (S3). Study is submitted with English deliverer. Besides, student also is asked to be researcher assistant. Other cooperation on the market KSU is lecturer transfer program.
A master and PhD programs majoring in Food Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Physics, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Operational Research. Besides, also majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, Nursing, Society health science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering.
Scholarship obtained for example hostel, scholarship money for the price of 2500 riyal Saudi (about $666) per month.
Requirements:
- Minimum TOEFL score 550
- Last Bachelor/master degree certificate, value transcript, health report, good deportment letter ( all translated to English and ratified by translator is cursed).
KBRI Riyadh: Indonesian Embassy
c/o Atase Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan KBRI Riyadh
Po Box 94343 Riyadh 11693
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ph. +966 1 4880028/ 4882131 Fax +966 1 4883866
Deadline: Not later than June 30, 2007.
Website King Saud University
[Netherlands] PhD Researchers in Global Change and Hurricanes, Utrecht University
The departments of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences are currently looking for 2 PhD students (AIO) (f/m) for the High Potential Programme granted by the Utrecht University: Global Change and Hurricanes. The research of the departments is part of the Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation and of the Organic Geochemistry group from the department of Earth Sciences.
Project description: Global Change and Hurricanes:
If and how global warming affects hurricane activity is a topic of considerable interest and intensive research efforts. The available instrumental record, however, is still too short to document and understand the complex links within the climate system responsible for hurricanes. Only through extending the records beyond the instrumental measurements by paleodata, we can capture the full range of natural variability inherent to the climate system. This allows quantification of the separate effects of changing environmental variables. We aim to construct detailed paleo-records from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico for the past 10.000 years which trace back the conditions within the natural system that trigger intensive hurricane seasons. For the first time, paleo-records of precipitation, vegetation, storm induced runoff and sea surface temperatures will be combined in a modeling environment. Only long-term records integrated by modelling the ocean-atmosphere biosphere system enable the detection of any deviations from the normal state that may consequently be ascribed to ongoing and future human interference with the system.
Paleoecologists and Earth-scientists from the Utrecht University will produce detailed marine and terrestrial proxy data of sea surface temperature (SST), precipitation, CO2, BIT index (influx of organic matter in marine sediments), d18O and vegetation patterns. Environmental scientist will integrate these records through numerical process modelling.
Project description: Global Change and Hurricanes:
If and how global warming affects hurricane activity is a topic of considerable interest and intensive research efforts. The available instrumental record, however, is still too short to document and understand the complex links within the climate system responsible for hurricanes. Only through extending the records beyond the instrumental measurements by paleodata, we can capture the full range of natural variability inherent to the climate system. This allows quantification of the separate effects of changing environmental variables. We aim to construct detailed paleo-records from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico for the past 10.000 years which trace back the conditions within the natural system that trigger intensive hurricane seasons. For the first time, paleo-records of precipitation, vegetation, storm induced runoff and sea surface temperatures will be combined in a modeling environment. Only long-term records integrated by modelling the ocean-atmosphere biosphere system enable the detection of any deviations from the normal state that may consequently be ascribed to ongoing and future human interference with the system.
Paleoecologists and Earth-scientists from the Utrecht University will produce detailed marine and terrestrial proxy data of sea surface temperature (SST), precipitation, CO2, BIT index (influx of organic matter in marine sediments), d18O and vegetation patterns. Environmental scientist will integrate these records through numerical process modelling.
PhD student 1: Sea Surface Temperature and storm detection in the marine realm
Accurate correlation of marine and terrestrial settings is of prime importance for time equivalent documentation of environmental changes and to evaluate the synchronicity of occurring shifts and events. Stable hydrogen isotopes, measured directly on both, leaf fragments from terrestrial sites and from biomarker molecules in marine settings, will be used to establish a robust correlation of the contrasting realms. With the accurate dating of the different sites, we will be able to provide a well-defined timeframe for phases characterized by increased storm activity, allowing the systematic analysis of periodicities and amplitude changes of the natural system. Sea surface temperature will be reconstructed using both well established and newly developed organic geochemical proxies (UK37, TEX86). Major hurricane landfalls induced storm surges will be investigated by looking at their distinct imprints in the sedimentology of the coastal and on-shore environments.
Hurricanes in the wider surroundings of the studied transect will be reconstructed from marine sediments, using state of the art organic geochemical techniques. The stable oxygen and hydrogen isotopic signatures of respectively cellulose and leaf waxes will be used to quantify past changes in the strong convection and thus isotopic fractionation caused by hurricane-tied precipitation.
Combining stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes in fossil plant organic matter (leaf, wood and biomarker molecules) thus allows detailed reconstruction of past hurricane intensity. The PhD student will be involved in both field work and organic geochemical analyses.
PhD student 2: Ocean-Atmosphere-Biosphere interactions
The paleo-records can be integrated in different models acting on various levels of the coupled ocean-atmosphere-biosphere system. These paleo time-series can be used to directly link increased hurricane intensity, which is reflected by SST and BIT, with the dynamics of vegetation and catastrophic runoff amounts caused by hurricanes. However, several feedback mechanisms between the atmosphere and biosphere need to be included to understand potential nonlinearities between ocean-atmosphere-biosphere systems since they may cause sudden shifts in precipitation, evapo-transpiration/runoff ratios and vegetation. Therefore numerical dynamical models on regional scale need to be used and developed. Inverse modeling, with the paleo-records derived from contrasting environments and based on contrasting biogeochemical and paleobotanical techniques allows us to test the accuracy and information value of the different proxy-data sets.
The PhD student will work together with earth scientists and paleo-ecologists from Utrecht University, who also take part in the High Potential Programme, and with several institutes in Florida. Main task of the candidate is modelling although the candidate will also be involved in field work and lab analyses. The project will lead to a PhD thesis.
Qualifications for PhD position 1:
Highly motivated candidate with experience in Earth Sciences and a MSc in an appropriate field.
Qualifications for PhD position 2:
The candidate must have experience in modelling and programming of dynamical climate models and holds a MSc (or equivalent) degree in a relevant field (e.g. earth sciences, environmental sciences, meteorology).
Terms of employment
We offer a fulltime PhD position for 4 years (0.8 fte is an option). The gross monthly salary increases from EUR 1,956.- in year 1 to EUR 2,502.- in year 4, according to the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. Secondary benefits include e.g. a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions, holiday bonus and end-of-year bonus.
Further details
Are you interested? You can obtain further details for PhD1 from Dr. Gert-Jan Reichart (phone: +31(0)30 253 5041 e-mail: g.reichart@geo.uu.nl) or Prof. Dr.ir. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté (phone: +31(0) 222 369550 e-mail: damste@nioz.nl).
For PhD2: Dr. Stefan C. Dekker (phone +31(0)30 253 2500 e-mail: s.dekker@geo.uu.nl) or Prof. Dr. Martin J. Wassen (phone: +31(0)30 253 5764, e-mail: m.wassen@geo.uu.nl).
You may also visit the groups website at: www.geo.uu.nl/ivau and www.geo.uu.nl/environmentalsciences
Application
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of your research interests, and the names and addresses of 2 references, must be sent to:
Faculty of Geosciences - Personnel Department
PO Box 80115
3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
or submitted by e-mail to: peno@geo.uu.nl
Please mention where you originally saw our advertisement and quote vacancy number 72077 in all communications. The positions are open until May 31, 2007.[Ireland] Masters Studentship in Coastal Software Development, University College Cork
Coastal Software Developer / Masters Studentship
Two-year stipend, €16K p.a. plus tuition fees
Contribution to overall research costs including research exchange programme
Location:Haulbowline Island, Cork, Ireland
Two-year stipend, €16K p.a. plus tuition fees
Contribution to overall research costs including research exchange programme
Location:Haulbowline Island, Cork, Ireland
The CMRC is a multidisciplinary scientific research group whose primary objective is to make a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of coastal and marine environments and their management. The Marine Geomatics team works closely with the physical, biological and coastal management teams in using technologies to analyze their scientific data outputs in order to produce maps, visualisations and information (http://cmrc.ucc.ie).
We wish to recruit an additional member to the Marine Geomatics team to work on the EU ECOOP project (http://cmrc.ucc.ie/pages/K_project_page.php?project_code=ecoop) to develop a data management system to deliver real time and near real time data and metadata. The successful candidate will implement a framework for managing and providing access to harmonised, quality assured observational and satellite data and associated metadata sourced from regional oceanographic observation centres in Europe.
The successful candidate will have:
- Graduated with 1st Class Honours in Computer Sciences or a related field,
- Proficiency and excellence in programming languages such as Java, PHP, and C/C++
- Excellent team working and oral and written communication skills.
Other beneficial qualities include:
- Knowledge of OGC and metadata standards, OpenDAP,
- Web development, HTML, an understanding of GIS / Web GIS, Open Source Software, XML, Unix/Linux,
- Interest in using technology with the coastal/marine environment and knowledge of the coastal/marine domain,
Additional opportunities include:
- The potential to pursue a research masters degree (student fees covered).
UCC is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date for applications is Monday June 25th 2007. Please forward curriculum vitae, including a statement of research interests and experience as well as names and addresses of two referees, either electronically (grainne.lynch@ucc.ie) or by regular mail to:
Gráinne Lynch
Coastal & Marine Resources Centre,
Naval Base, Haulbowline,
Cobh,
County Cork,
Ireland.
Phone: 00 353 21 470 31 00
[UK] PhD Studentshipsi in Politics & International Relations, University of London
To mark the launch of the Centre for European Politics and the Centre for Global and Transnational Politics, the Department of Politics and International Relations at Royal Holloway is offering two PhD studentships.
In order to be considered for the awards, candidates are advised to contact Dr James Sloam (james.sloam@rhul.ac.uk ) for the Thomas Holloway studentship, and Dr Chris Rumford (chris.rumford@rhul.ac.uk ), for the departmental studentship, as soon as possible. Candidates should apply for a place in the Department no later than 8th June 2007.
Please visit our departmental website for further information (http://www.rhul.ac.uk/politics-and-IR/ ).
Thomas Holloway Research Studentship
One Departmental Research Studentship
Students proposing research in the following subject area will be prioritised for this Studentship: borders in global politics (including the transformation of borders under conditions of globalization); theorizing borders in a global age; involvement of citizens in bordering and debordering; differentiated, diffuse, networked, and mobile borders.
This Departmental Research Studentship covers tuition fees at the standard home/EU rate (currently GBP 3,168 per year full-time), plus a top-up Departmental Assistantship of GBP 5,350. This is tenable for up to three years for full-time study. Holders of the Departmental Research Studentship will be required to provide 4 hours of teaching per week as a condition of their Studentship.
Eligibility
Both studentships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence to new students who will commence a research programme in the academic year 2007-2008, from the UK, from the EU or from overseas. Please note that students who have already started their programme are not eligible for consideration. Students from overseas will be liable for overseas fee rates but may use the home/EU amount to pay towards the extra costs.
In order to be considered for the awards, candidates are advised to contact Dr James Sloam (james.sloam@rhul.ac.uk ) for the Thomas Holloway studentship, and Dr Chris Rumford (chris.rumford@rhul.ac.uk ), for the departmental studentship, as soon as possible. Candidates should apply for a place in the Department no later than 8th June 2007.
Please visit our departmental website for further information (http://www.rhul.ac.uk/politics-and-IR/ ).
Communities and Education Program in Aceh (CEPA)
REQUEST FOR TENDER
AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, in partnership with the Indonesian Government, administers the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development (AIPRD). The primary objective of the AIPRD is to support Indonesia’s reconstruction and development efforts, both in and beyond tsunami-affected areas, through sustained cooperation focused on the Indonesian Government’s programs of reform, with an emphasis on economic and social development.
AusAID is seeking proposals from organisations interested in providing services for the following development program.
Communities and Education Program in Aceh (CEPA): Phase 2
The goal of CEPA is to contribute to effective and cohesive community participation in basic education rehabilitation in school communities recovering from conflict in Aceh. The main strategy for achieving this goal is to foster improved governance of education and working relationships at the community, school and district levels.
The $7.5 million program is to be implemented in partnership with selected communities and the Government of Aceh. CEPA Phase 2 will be implemented over a two year period covering up to 50 villages across three Districts and building on significant progress made under Phase 1 of the Program.
It is anticipated that this program will commence in July 2007.
Tender documents are available to download from the AusTender website.
All enquiries should be addressed in writing to: Alek Werchanowski at alek.werchanowski@ausaid.gov.au or by fax +612 6206 4066.
Closing Date: 2.00 pm (Canberra time) on Wednesday 6 June 2007.
Eligibility Criteria: Organisations must be an Indonesian firm or carry on business in Australia or New Zealand. Full details of eligibility criteria are provided in the Request for Tender documentation.
PhD studenthsip in Mathematical Modelling - University Colleg
PhD Studentship Numerical Modelling of Industrial Processes exhibiting Layer
Phenomena
Department of Mathematics
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to work on a mathematical
modelling project that also involves significant amounts of numerical
computation. The underlying research investigates certain industrial
processes whose solutions exhibit layers. In collaboration with Professors
Martin Stynes and Grigory Shishkin the project will develop mathematical
models whose numerical solutions require novel state-of-the-art techniques.
The successful applicant will have - or expects to be awarded shortly - a
good undergraduate degree (or Masters) in applied mathematics or a related
numerate discipline. S/he will have a strong interest in modelling and in
the numerical solution of differential equations.
The project is funded by the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science
and Industry (MACSI) which is supported by the Science Foundation Ireland
Mathematics Initiative. The studentship includes an annual salary of
€18,000, plus Ph.D. fees at UCC/NUIC, and there is additional generous
support for travel.
The studentship will commence in Autumn 2007 and is tenable initially for 18
months, with an additional 18 months dependent upon a successful progress
review.
Applications by email to Professor Martin Stynes , who can
also be contacted via email or phone (+353-21-4902539) for informal
enquiries and further information.
Applications must include:
- CV, including clear statements regarding the quality of your
examination grades and your competence in spoken and written English;
- a covering letter describing your interest in this position;
- the names of 3 academic referees, together with the positions they
hold and their email and postal addresses.
*Closing date: Friday, 6 July 2007*
Phenomena
Department of Mathematics
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to work on a mathematical
modelling project that also involves significant amounts of numerical
computation. The underlying research investigates certain industrial
processes whose solutions exhibit layers. In collaboration with Professors
Martin Stynes and Grigory Shishkin the project will develop mathematical
models whose numerical solutions require novel state-of-the-art techniques.
The successful applicant will have - or expects to be awarded shortly - a
good undergraduate degree (or Masters) in applied mathematics or a related
numerate discipline. S/he will have a strong interest in modelling and in
the numerical solution of differential equations.
The project is funded by the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science
and Industry (MACSI) which is supported by the Science Foundation Ireland
Mathematics Initiative. The studentship includes an annual salary of
€18,000, plus Ph.D. fees at UCC/NUIC, and there is additional generous
support for travel.
The studentship will commence in Autumn 2007 and is tenable initially for 18
months, with an additional 18 months dependent upon a successful progress
review.
Applications by email to Professor Martin Stynes , who can
also be contacted via email or phone (+353-21-4902539) for informal
enquiries and further information.
Applications must include:
- CV, including clear statements regarding the quality of your
examination grades and your competence in spoken and written English;
- a covering letter describing your interest in this position;
- the names of 3 academic referees, together with the positions they
hold and their email and postal addresses.
*Closing date: Friday, 6 July 2007*
Saturday, May 5, 2007
King Saud University Scholarship for Indonesia Students
Embassy of Indonesia for Saudi Arabia announces master (S2) and doctor/PhD (S3) scholarships from King Saud University (KSU) in science and technology. This information announced by the Ambassador of Indonesia for Arab Saudi and Oman, Salim Segaf Al Jufrie and Culture Attache Juhdi Syarif, after meeting with KSU director, Abdullah bin Abdurrahman bin Abdullah Al Uthman in Riyadh past weekend.
To RI Ambassador, Abdurrahman express every year there are 300 scholarships to learn in KSU. Ten percent given to Indonesia student. In detail, scholarship given to 20 master students (S2), and 10 students PhD program (S3). Study is submitted with English deliverer. Besides, student also is asked to be researcher assistant. Other cooperation on the market KSU is lecturer transfer program.
A master and PhD programs majoring in Food Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Physics, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Operational Research. Besides, also majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, Nursing, Society health science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering.
Scholarship obtained for example hostel, scholarship money for the price of 2500 riyal Saudi (about $666) per month.
Requirements:
- Minimum TOEFL score 550
- Last Bachelor/master degree certificate, value transcript, health report, good deportment letter ( all translated to English and ratified by translator is cursed).
Please send all documents to:
KBRI Riyadh: Indonesian Embassy
c/o Atase Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan KBRI Riyadh
Po Box 94343 Riyadh 11693
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ph. +966 1 4880028/ 4882131 Fax +966 1 4883866
not later than June 30, 2007. website King Saud University
Madina Islamic School: Open for registration and Accept Transfered Students
Madina Islamic School is an Islamic Integrated National-plus school offering Islamic, National and International standard of education
In Cooperation with:
- Al Azhar Cairo through Azhari Islamic School (Tahfidz, Islamic studies and Arabic)
- The Islamic School of Victoria Melbourne, Australia (Curriculum VELS and VCE)
Open for registration and Accept Transfered Students
Program:
- Native Teacher for Arabic and English
- Students Exchange Program to The Islamic School of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
- Scholarship Program from The Islamic School of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
Outcomes
- Apply Islamic values comprehensively in their life.
- Memorixe Qur’an for Primary and Secondary
- Posses communication skill in English and Arabic.
Posses International standard of academic competency.
Tebet Dalam IV No.1 Jakarta Selatan
Phone: 8312311, 8309379, 70999831, Fax: 8309373
Website: http://www.madinaschool.sch.id
E-mail: info@madinaschool.sch.id
This information taken from Harian Kompas Minggu 29 April 2007.
The Netherlands: PhD Researchers in Global Change and Hurricanes, Utrecht University
The departments of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences are currently looking for 2 PhD students (AIO) (f/m) for the High Potential Programme granted by the Utrecht University: Global Change and Hurricanes. The research of the departments is part of the Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation and of the Organic Geochemistry group from the department of Earth Sciences.
Project description: Global Change and Hurricanes:
If and how global warming affects hurricane activity is a topic of considerable interest and intensive research efforts. The available instrumental record, however, is still too short to document and understand the complex links within the climate system responsible for hurricanes. Only through extending the records beyond the instrumental measurements by paleodata, we can capture the full range of natural variability inherent to the climate system. This allows quantification of the separate effects of changing environmental variables. We aim to construct detailed paleo-records from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico for the past 10.000 years which trace back the conditions within the natural system that trigger intensive hurricane seasons. For the first time, paleo-records of precipitation, vegetation, storm induced runoff and sea surface temperatures will be combined in a modeling environment. Only long-term records integrated by modelling the ocean-atmosphere biosphere system enable the detection of any deviations from the normal state that may consequently be ascribed to ongoing and future human interference with the system.
Paleoecologists and Earth-scientists from the Utrecht University will produce detailed marine and terrestrial proxy data of sea surface temperature (SST), precipitation, CO2, BIT index (influx of organic matter in marine sediments), d18O and vegetation patterns. Environmental scientist will integrate these records through numerical process modelling.
PhD student 1: Sea Surface Temperature and storm detection in the marine realm
Accurate correlation of marine and terrestrial settings is of prime importance for time equivalent documentation of environmental changes and to evaluate the synchronicity of occurring shifts and events. Stable hydrogen isotopes, measured directly on both, leaf fragments from terrestrial sites and from biomarker molecules in marine settings, will be used to establish a robust correlation of the contrasting realms. With the accurate dating of the different sites, we will be able to provide a well-defined timeframe for phases characterized by increased storm activity, allowing the systematic analysis of periodicities and amplitude changes of the natural system. Sea surface temperature will be reconstructed using both well established and newly developed organic geochemical proxies (UK37, TEX86). Major hurricane landfalls induced storm surges will be investigated by looking at their distinct imprints in the sedimentology of the coastal and on-shore environments.
Hurricanes in the wider surroundings of the studied transect will be reconstructed from marine sediments, using state of the art organic geochemical techniques. The stable oxygen and hydrogen isotopic signatures of respectively cellulose and leaf waxes will be used to quantify past changes in the strong convection and thus isotopic fractionation caused by hurricane-tied precipitation.
Combining stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes in fossil plant organic matter (leaf, wood and biomarker molecules) thus allows detailed reconstruction of past hurricane intensity. The PhD student will be involved in both field work and organic geochemical analyses.
PhD student 2: Ocean-Atmosphere-Biosphere interactions
The paleo-records can be integrated in different models acting on various levels of the coupled ocean-atmosphere-biosphere system. These paleo time-series can be used to directly link increased hurricane intensity, which is reflected by SST and BIT, with the dynamics of vegetation and catastrophic runoff amounts caused by hurricanes. However, several feedback mechanisms between the atmosphere and biosphere need to be included to understand potential nonlinearities between ocean-atmosphere-biosphere systems since they may cause sudden shifts in precipitation, evapo-transpiration/runoff ratios and vegetation. Therefore numerical dynamical models on regional scale need to be used and developed. Inverse modeling, with the paleo-records derived from contrasting environments and based on contrasting biogeochemical and paleobotanical techniques allows us to test the accuracy and information value of the different proxy-data sets.
The PhD student will work together with earth scientists and paleo-ecologists from Utrecht University, who also take part in the High Potential Programme, and with several institutes in Florida. Main task of the candidate is modelling although the candidate will also be involved in field work and lab analyses. The project will lead to a PhD thesis.
Qualifications for PhD position 1:
Highly motivated candidate with experience in Earth Sciences and a MSc in an appropriate field.
Qualifications for PhD position 2:
The candidate must have experience in modelling and programming of dynamical climate models and holds a MSc (or equivalent) degree in a relevant field (e.g. earth sciences, environmental sciences, meteorology).
Terms of employment
We offer a fulltime PhD position for 4 years (0.8 fte is an option). The gross monthly salary increases from EUR 1,956.- in year 1 to EUR 2,502.- in year 4, according to the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities. Secondary benefits include e.g. a pension scheme, flexible employment conditions, holiday bonus and end-of-year bonus.
Further details
Are you interested? You can obtain further details for PhD1 from Dr. Gert-Jan Reichart (phone: +31(0)30 253 5041 e-mail: g.reichart@geo.uu.nl) or Prof. Dr.ir. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté (phone: +31(0) 222 369550 e-mail: damste@nioz.nl).
For PhD2: Dr. Stefan C. Dekker (phone +31(0)30 253 2500 e-mail: s.dekker@geo.uu.nl) or Prof. Dr. Martin J. Wassen (phone: +31(0)30 253 5764, e-mail: m.wassen@geo.uu.nl).
You may also visit the groups website at: www.geo.uu.nl/ivau and www.geo.uu.nl/environmentalsciences
Application
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a statement of your research interests, and the names and addresses of 2 references, must be sent to:
Faculty of Geosciences - Personnel Department
PO Box 80115
3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
or submitted by e-mail to: peno@geo.uu.nl
Please mention where you originally saw our advertisement and quote vacancy number 72077 in all communications. The positions are open until May 31, 2007.
Ireland: Masters Studentship in Coastal Software Development, University College Cork
Coastal Software Developer / Masters Studentship
Two-year stipend, €16K p.a. plus tuition fees
Contribution to overall research costs including research exchange programme
Location:Haulbowline Island, Cork, Ireland
The CMRC is a multidisciplinary scientific research group whose primary objective is to make a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of coastal and marine environments and their management. The Marine Geomatics team works closely with the physical, biological and coastal management teams in using technologies to analyze their scientific data outputs in order to produce maps, visualisations and information (http://cmrc.ucc.ie).
We wish to recruit an additional member to the Marine Geomatics team to work on the EU ECOOP project (http://cmrc.ucc.ie/pages/K_project_page.php?project_code=ecoop) to develop a data management system to deliver real time and near real time data and metadata. The successful candidate will implement a framework for managing and providing access to harmonised, quality assured observational and satellite data and associated metadata sourced from regional oceanographic observation centres in Europe.
The successful candidate will have:
- Graduated with 1st Class Honours in Computer Sciences or a related field,
- Proficiency and excellence in programming languages such as Java, PHP, and C/C++
- Excellent team working and oral and written communication skills.
Other beneficial qualities include:
- Knowledge of OGC and metadata standards, OpenDAP,
- Web development, HTML, an understanding of GIS / Web GIS, Open Source Software, XML, Unix/Linux,
- Interest in using technology with the coastal/marine environment and knowledge of the coastal/marine domain,
Additional opportunities include:
- The potential to pursue a research masters degree (student fees covered).
UCC is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date for applications is Monday June 25th 2007. Please forward curriculum vitae, including a statement of research interests and experience as well as names and addresses of two referees, either electronically (grainne.lynch@ucc.ie) or by regular mail to:
Gráinne Lynch
Coastal & Marine Resources Centre,
Naval Base, Haulbowline,
Cobh,
County Cork,
Ireland.
Phone: 00 353 21 470 31 00
Via: Offical Announcement
Thursday, May 3, 2007
[Switzerland] PhD Research Studentship in Biostatistics - Swiss Tropical Institute
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in the area of spatial statistical modelling applied to mapping schistosomiasis transmission in different settings of Africa. The studentship covers living cost and tuition fees and provides support for 3 years. The starting date is June 1st, 2007 or as soon as possible after that date by negotiation.Appropriate qualifications are either an MSc in Mathematics with a substantial statistical component or in Biology or other related fields followed by postgraduate qualification in Statistics. Applicants should have also sound computing skills.
Swiss Tropical Institute
Socinstrasse 57
CH-4051 Basel
Switzerland
Tel: +41 61 284-8109
Fax: +41 61 284-8105
Email: penelope.vounatsou@unibas.ch
The successful applicant will register for a PhD degree at the University of Basel. The main objective of the research project is to develop Bayesian statistical methodology for the analysis of non-stationary, geostatistical data collected over a large number of locations. This methodology will be applied to a number of schistosomiasis-related datasets from Africa
- to determine behavioural, environmental and socio-economic risk factors related to schistosomiasis transmission, and
- to assess spatio-temporal patterns of the disease. The successful candidate will be supervised by PD Dr. Penelope Vounatsou (spatial statistics) and Prof. Jürg Utzinger (epidemiology).
The PhD project is part of a bigger programme on schistosomiasis research funded by the EU co-ordinated by the DBL–Institute for Health Research and Development in Denmark and involving many other partners in Europe and Africa. Applicants should send a CV and the names and addresses of two referees to the following address:
Dr Penelope VounatsouSwiss Tropical Institute
Socinstrasse 57
CH-4051 Basel
Switzerland
Tel: +41 61 284-8109
Fax: +41 61 284-8105
Email: penelope.vounatsou@unibas.ch
[Denmark] PhD Visiting Scholarships at SPIRIT- Aalborg University
Up to three visiting scholarships are available at the Doctoral School SPIRIT, Aalborg University, in the Fall 2007. The application deadline is 15 May 2006. Duration of scholarship: 15 August-15 December 2007. Monthly stipend: DKK 7,000 (to cover rent and other living expenses during the stay). In addition to this SPIRIT will cover one round-trip ticket. Who can apply: PhD candidates who are enrolled in a PhD program outside Denmark and whose PhD project falls within one or more of the thematic areas of the doctoral school:
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program and the stay at SPIRIT should be an integral part of their PhD studies.
Practical information
Travel to and from Aalborg as well as a monthly subsistence allowance of DKK 7,000 (approx. EUR 938/US$ 1,270) are covered. Visiting doctoral candidates will be provided with desk space, a personal computer with internet access and access to the Aalborg University Library. In addition PhD candidates will be allocated a personal supervisor during their stay at SPIRIT.
SPIRIT
Aalborg University
Fibigerstraede 2
9220 Aalborg East
Denmark
Fax: +45-9635-0044
Please visit SPIRIT’s homepage for further information: http://www.ihis.aau.dk/spirit/scholar/visiting_E2007.html
- Transnational orders reconstructed, focusing on the nature and origins of processes of internationalisation and globalisation, including the relationship between ‘the west and the rest’, cultural exchange through history, securitization, and alternative futures for ‘developing’ countries.
- Interregional transformations, focusing on both macro-regional processes such as integration within the EU and NAFTA, and sub-national regionalism as processes related to identity, governance, and economic development strategies.
- Global and local identities, focusing on conceptual and empirical studies of globalisation as a complex and conflict-ridden process, and on modern and contemporary challenges to existing socio-economic relations, political actors, entrenched identities and everyday life which are posed by new conceptions of gender, nation, class, and ethnicity.
- Managing interculturalism, focusing on the challenges to private firms and public policy posed by the increasingly transnational nature of production of goods and services, international migration, and the increased cultural creolisation of consumption in large parts of the world, from everyday household goods to exotic tourism experiences.
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program and the stay at SPIRIT should be an integral part of their PhD studies.
Practical information
Travel to and from Aalborg as well as a monthly subsistence allowance of DKK 7,000 (approx. EUR 938/US$ 1,270) are covered. Visiting doctoral candidates will be provided with desk space, a personal computer with internet access and access to the Aalborg University Library. In addition PhD candidates will be allocated a personal supervisor during their stay at SPIRIT.
SPIRIT will assist visiting PhD candidates in finding accommodation in Aalborg. Furthermore, Danish language classes are available at Aalborg University free of charge for those interested.
Application Procedure
Applicants are required to fill in the application form and enclose the following documents:
- A letter motivating the choice of SPIRIT as a suitable place to carry out your research.
- Specification of the topic of your PhD project (max. 5 pages).
- An outline of the work which you propose to undertake while based at SPIRIT. Please note that the work must be an integral part of the PhD project (max. 2 pages)
- Research experience, number of years of full-time PhD research, and expected date of award of doctorate.
- Documentation of enrollment in a PhD program
- Supervisor reference(s) (must state that the stay is recognized as an integral part of your PhD project)
- CV
Application Deadline: May 15, 2007 – at noon (GMT) at the latest.
Applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by email no later than June 22, 2007.
Please send your application (preferably via email in one PDF file. References may be sent separately by email, fax or ordinary mail) to:
Ms Julie Skibsted Larsen
(julie (at) ihis.aau.dk)
SPIRIT
Aalborg University
Fibigerstraede 2
9220 Aalborg East
Denmark
Fax: +45-9635-0044
Please visit SPIRIT’s homepage for further information: http://www.ihis.aau.dk/spirit/scholar/visiting_E2007.html
[Canada] Postdoctoral Position in Retinal and Early Eye Development, University of Victoria
A postdoctoral position is available in the Retinal and Early Eye Development laboratory at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
One of the major themes in our lab is to understand the mechanisms underlying neuronal cell type diversity. A primary focus is on the development of mouse retinal bipolar interneurons, which make up a heterogeneous and functionally complex class of retinal interneurons essential for receiving, processing and transmitting visual signals. We employ a variety of cell and molecular approaches on transgenic and knock-out mouse models.
Our lab is part of the Neuroscience group and Centre for Biomedical Research at the University of Victoria. UV is located on the southernmost tip of the picturesque Vancouver Island and is a short trip to Vancouver and Seattle
Requirements:
The candidate must have a PhD or MD/PhD with a strong background in cell and molecular biology. Hands-on experience with animal models is highly desired and knowledge in ocular or neurobiology and/or developmental biology is a plus.
Application
Please send CV and contact information for three (3) references to Dr. Robert L. Chow at bobchow@uvic.ca (http://web.uvic.ca/biology/People/chow/chow.htm)
[Australia] Postdoctoral Positions in Nanotechnology, Flinders University
One postdoctoral position is available within the Nanobiotechnology Research Group in the School of Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. The successful applicant will participate in a collaborative biomaterials research program between the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Flinders University.
This position is available for two years from July 1, 2007 on a full-time basis.
The key focus of this laboratory-based post is on high-throughput screening of biomaterials with properties tailored to the requirements for applications in stem cell technologies. Key responsibilities include:
- the development of new coating, patterning and surface chemistries for microarrays,
- the application of the microarray format as a high-throughput screening tool to identify biological and chemical factors that influence cell behaviour (eg phenotypic control of bovine adult stem cells) and for high content analysis in cell-based assays and
- the design and analysis of smart biomaterials presenting optimised surface chemistry and topography.
This position is available for two years from July 1, 2007 on a full-time basis.
Salary will be offered on the Research Associate Level B scale, currently from AU$63,792 to AU $75,750.
Further information regarding this post, contact Assoc. Prof. Nicolas Voelcker (by telephone +61 (0)8 82015338 or by email: nico.voelcker@flinders.edu.au) or Assoc. Prof. Helmut Thissen (by telephone +61 (0)3 95452191 or by email: helmut.thissen@csiro.au).
Applications must address the specified selection criteria. The detailed position information (including selection criteria) is available at www.flinders.edu.au/employment/pdf/07105.pdf and essential information for intending applicants is available at www.flinders.edu.au/employment
Applications must be lodged with Job Applications, Human Resources, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001. Please quote reference: 07105
Closing Date: Monday 14 May 2007Sunday, April 29, 2007
[Italy] PhD Positions at Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa
Competition for 13 positions for graduate studies (PhD), reserved to university graduates who are citizens of non-EU nations.
Applications are invited for the following subject areas in the Faculty of Sciences:
The Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa announces a competition based on candidates’ degrees and work to date for the academic year 2007/2008. Applications are invited from university graduates, citizens of non-EU nations, for 13 doctoral (PhD) positions, of which at
least 4, financed by Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., are reserved exclusively to citizens of Far Eastern countries.
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;
- Neurobiology.
The application must arrive to the Normale by Saturday, 30 June 2007
For more information, please visit the official announcement.
LippoBank Scholarship (Beasiswa LB) 2007 Intake for High School Graduates
PT Bank Lippo Tbk (”LB”), a major investee company of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia, believes in developing the human capital in the Republic of Indonesia. In this regard, LB is pleased to offer scholarships and financial assistance to deserving Indonesian students who intend to persue their tertiary education at a university in Indonesia. Therefore, LB is inviting applications from high school graduates who would like to persue a Bachelor’s Geree program majoring in Commerce, Finance, Economic, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Law.
The scholarship grant will be based on the merits of the applicant, including academic grades and school extra-curricular activities. However, to provide opportunities to those who would otherwise have difficulties in financing their tertiary education, special condideration will be given to applications from students that come from a financially disadvantaged family.
Coverage of the Scholarship:
- Registration fees at the university at which the scholarship recipient is enrolled.
- Tuition fee for the four year duration of study.
- Living allowance to cover living expenses throughout the period of study.
- Book and internet allowance required for study.
- Personal Computer
- Research allowance required for final-year research study.
Basic Eligibility:
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Must be an Indonesian citizen.
- Grade Point Average for the National Examination Result and Average Point for High School Examination Result must be 8.00 or higher.
- Not presently receiving any other equivalent scholarship or award.
- Must complete the application form. The application form can be downloaded from LB website at www.lippobank.co.id or obtained directly from LB Head Office.
- Further requirements and conditions apply. Please visit our website www.lippobank.co.id for further information.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should complete the application form and return them along with copies of all supporting documents required no later than June 29, 2007 to:
PT Bank Lippo Tbk
Head Office
Menara Asia 15th Floor
Jalan Raya Diponegoro 101
Lippo Karawaci - Tangerang 15810
Indonesia
Attention: Corporate Secretary
LB will only consider completed application that fulfilled all requirements. LB will not return any application documents submitted to LB.
The decision to award the scholarship is subject to the sole discretion of LB and can not be appealed for consideration. LB will only announce succesful applicants in LB website.
Taken from: Harian Kompas, Sabtu 28 April 2007 [via]
[Korea] Beasiswa S2 dan PHd bidang IT (Informations Technology) di ICU Korea
Since the IT industry has become a key asset for the competitiveness of a nation, developing human resources is of great importance for a nation. The Republic of Korea, as one of the leading countries in the IT industry, seeks to play a more active role to meet this demand of the time.
One of the efforts to meet this challenge is IT Technology Program(ITTP) newly offered at the Information and Communications University(ICU) with an aim to build global network of IT leaders around the world.
ITTP, sponsored by the Korean government, offers a customized master's and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research centers working in the IT fields of foreign countries. All the students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master degree students and up to 3 years for doctoral degree students.
This program focuses on transferring advanced technologies and business strategies of Korea to the next generation global IT leaders. After the education at ICU, a distinguished IT university, the ITTP students will acquire not only all the accumulated know-hows of the IT industry of Korea but also the creative abilities to apply learned
knowledges and skills to their own countries. The graduates of the program will receive updates of current developments in the IT fields of Korea through annual or biannual newsletters, and remain networked through regularly scheduled seminars.
Important Dates for Application and Admission for 2007 Fall
- June 8th, 2007: Application Deadline
- July 6th, 2007: Acceptance Notification
- August 28th, 2007: Start of Semester
Contact person & Enquiries:
Coordinator, Administration Office of ITTP
Information and Communications University (ICU)
119 Munji-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon
Republic of Korea, 305-732
Telephone: 82 42 866 6845
Fax: 82 42 866 6858
Email: ittp@icu.ac.kr
Homepage: http://ittp.icu.ac.kr
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The University
of Antwerp is a knowledge
centre, with 3400 co-workers, conducting ground-breaking and innovative
research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure
optimal support for and supervision of its students and pays constant attention
to innovation in education. The university is an autonomous pluralist
institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and
multicultural society. It actively pursues an equal opportunities policy.
The Faculty of Applied Economics has a full-time vacancy
(m/f) for a
Doctoral Grant
at the
Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Sciences
for the
project
Statistical experimental design for large-scale experimentation in
marketing and product development
Job description. You will prepare a Ph.D.
thesis of the research project described below. In doing so, you will apply for
externally funded research grants. You will contribute to the research of the
Department and to resulting publications. You may be involved in some limited
teaching-related activities in the field of the Department.
Project description. The project is concerned with
the construction of programs of experiments in marketing and industry. These
are used to study the impact of various factors on a response variable. The
settings of the factors are often chosen according to a so-called orthogonal
array. In this project, several methods will be explored to find arrays for
large numbers of factors with various numbers of settings. Also, methods for
arranging these arrays in subsets will be sought. This is because, in marketing
experiments, each respondent has to evaluate a separate subset. In industrial
experiments, subsets are important too, because it is usually only possible to
make small numbers of observations under homogeneous conditions.
Profile and requirements. You have a Masters
degree or equivalent in commercial engineering or a field related to
Mathematics or Statistics. Your teaching and research qualities are compatible
with the policies of the University
of Antwerp . You can provide evidence of an excellent
academic record. You can express yourself well in written and spoken English.
You share our enthusiasm for scientific research.
Our offer. We offer a full-time position,
under the conditions of the Dehousse grants, as a doctoral fellow for two
years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after
positive evaluation. The expected date of appointment is October 1st, 2007.
Students in the final year of their degree course are allowed to apply.
More information. Prof. dr. P. Goos (Peter.Goos@..., tel: 03/2204059 ),
and Prof.dr. E. Schoen (Eric.Schoen@...,
tel: 03/2204095 ).
Interested? Please fill out the mandatory
application form @ http://www.ua.ac.be/vacatures,
or call 00 32 (0)3 265 31 53, and send it to the University of Antwerp, Campus
Middelheim, Personnel Department (cel AP), Middelheimlaan 1, BE-2020 Antwerpen,
Belgium, no later than 9 May, 2007.
of Antwerp is a knowledge
centre, with 3400 co-workers, conducting ground-breaking and innovative
research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure
optimal support for and supervision of its students and pays constant attention
to innovation in education. The university is an autonomous pluralist
institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and
multicultural society. It actively pursues an equal opportunities policy.
The Faculty of Applied Economics has a full-time vacancy
(m/f) for a
Doctoral Grant
at the
Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Sciences
for the
project
Statistical experimental design for large-scale experimentation in
marketing and product development
Job description. You will prepare a Ph.D.
thesis of the research project described below. In doing so, you will apply for
externally funded research grants. You will contribute to the research of the
Department and to resulting publications. You may be involved in some limited
teaching-related activities in the field of the Department.
Project description. The project is concerned with
the construction of programs of experiments in marketing and industry. These
are used to study the impact of various factors on a response variable. The
settings of the factors are often chosen according to a so-called orthogonal
array. In this project, several methods will be explored to find arrays for
large numbers of factors with various numbers of settings. Also, methods for
arranging these arrays in subsets will be sought. This is because, in marketing
experiments, each respondent has to evaluate a separate subset. In industrial
experiments, subsets are important too, because it is usually only possible to
make small numbers of observations under homogeneous conditions.
Profile and requirements. You have a Masters
degree or equivalent in commercial engineering or a field related to
Mathematics or Statistics. Your teaching and research qualities are compatible
with the policies of the University
of Antwerp . You can provide evidence of an excellent
academic record. You can express yourself well in written and spoken English.
You share our enthusiasm for scientific research.
Our offer. We offer a full-time position,
under the conditions of the Dehousse grants, as a doctoral fellow for two
years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two-year period after
positive evaluation. The expected date of appointment is October 1st, 2007.
Students in the final year of their degree course are allowed to apply.
More information. Prof. dr. P. Goos (Peter.Goos@..., tel: 03/2204059 ),
and Prof.dr. E. Schoen (Eric.Schoen@...,
tel: 03/2204095 ).
Interested? Please fill out the mandatory
application form @ http://www.ua.ac.be/vacatures,
or call 00 32 (0)3 265 31 53, and send it to the University of Antwerp, Campus
Middelheim, Personnel Department (cel AP), Middelheimlaan 1, BE-2020 Antwerpen,
Belgium, no later than 9 May, 2007.
Masters & PhD Scholarship for IT Technology Program @ ICU, Korea
Masters & PhD Scholarship for IT Technology Program @ ICU, Korea
Masters & PhD Scholarship for IT Technology Program @ ICU, Korea
http://ittp.icu.ac.kr/
Since the IT industry has become a key asset for the competitiveness
of a nation, developing human resources is of great importance for a
nation. The Republic of Korea, as one of the leading countries in the
IT industry, seeks to play a more active role to meet this demand of
the time.
One of the efforts to meet this challenge is IT Technology
Program(ITTP) newly offered at the Information and Communications
University(ICU) with an aim to build global network of IT leaders
around the world.
ITTP, sponsored by the Korean government, offers a customized master's
and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of
public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research
centers working in the IT fields of foreign countries. All the
students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master degree
students and up to 3 years for doctoral degree students.
This program focuses on transferring advanced technologies and
business strategies of Korea to the next generation global IT leaders.
After the education at ICU, a distinguished IT university, the ITTP
students will acquire not only all the accumulated know-hows of the IT
industry of Korea but also the creative abilities to apply learned
knowledges and skills to their own countries. The graduates of the
program will receive updates of current developments in the IT fields
of Korea through annual or biannual newsletters, and remain networked
through regularly scheduled seminars.
Important Dates for Application and Admission for 2007 Fall
- June 8th, 2007: Application Deadline
- July 6th, 2007: Acceptance Notification
- August 28th, 2007: Start of Semester
Contact person & Enquiries:
Coordinator, Administration Office of ITTP
Information and Communications University (ICU)
119 Munji-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon
Republic of Korea, 305-732
Telephone: 82 42 866 6845
Fax: 82 42 866 6858
Email: ittp@...
Homepage: http://ittp.icu.ac.kr
Masters & PhD Scholarship for IT Technology Program @ ICU, Korea
http://ittp.icu.ac.kr/
Since the IT industry has become a key asset for the competitiveness
of a nation, developing human resources is of great importance for a
nation. The Republic of Korea, as one of the leading countries in the
IT industry, seeks to play a more active role to meet this demand of
the time.
One of the efforts to meet this challenge is IT Technology
Program(ITTP) newly offered at the Information and Communications
University(ICU) with an aim to build global network of IT leaders
around the world.
ITTP, sponsored by the Korean government, offers a customized master's
and doctoral degree program for government officials, employees of
public institutions or senior-level researchers at national research
centers working in the IT fields of foreign countries. All the
students will receive scholarships, up to 2 years for master degree
students and up to 3 years for doctoral degree students.
This program focuses on transferring advanced technologies and
business strategies of Korea to the next generation global IT leaders.
After the education at ICU, a distinguished IT university, the ITTP
students will acquire not only all the accumulated know-hows of the IT
industry of Korea but also the creative abilities to apply learned
knowledges and skills to their own countries. The graduates of the
program will receive updates of current developments in the IT fields
of Korea through annual or biannual newsletters, and remain networked
through regularly scheduled seminars.
Important Dates for Application and Admission for 2007 Fall
- June 8th, 2007: Application Deadline
- July 6th, 2007: Acceptance Notification
- August 28th, 2007: Start of Semester
Contact person & Enquiries:
Coordinator, Administration Office of ITTP
Information and Communications University (ICU)
119 Munji-ro Yuseong-gu Daejeon
Republic of Korea, 305-732
Telephone: 82 42 866 6845
Fax: 82 42 866 6858
Email: ittp@...
Homepage: http://ittp.icu.ac.kr
Monday, April 16, 2007
[UK] PhD Studenships in Leukaemia Stem Cell Biology, University of Glasgow
UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW
DIVISION OF CANCER SCIENCES & MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY
Supported by Glasgow Royal Infirmary NHS Endowment Fund for 3 years. The award will meet the post-graduate student registration fees.
DIVISION OF CANCER SCIENCES & MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY
Section of Experimental Haematology
PhD STUDENTSHIP in LEUKAEMIA STEM CELL BIOLOGY
Starting stipend of 13,000 incrementing by 500 annually
You will join the normal and CML stem cell research group to investigate BcrAbl localisation and its relationship to molecularly targeted drug insensitivity in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) stem cells.
- CML patients treated with TKI achieve disease control not eradication or cure
- TKI-insensitive CML stem cells persist (Graham Blood 2002; Jørgensen Blood 2007) and are the probable cause of disease persistence in vivo.
- BcrAbl localisation (nuclear vs cytoplasmic and actin-bound vs free) has profound effects on the cytotoxicity of TKI.
- BcrAbl subcellular distribution will be visualised by deconvolution fluorescence microscopy
- Mechanisms regulating BcrAbl subcellular localisation will be studied by mutation
Supported by Glasgow Royal Infirmary NHS Endowment Fund for 3 years. The award will meet the post-graduate student registration fees.
The Section will relocate to the purpose built Paul OGorman Leukaemia Research Centre - a translational research laboratory for Haemato-oncology at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow. This is the site of a new Regional Cancer Centre that will include the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and associated leukaemia/lymphoma treatment facilities, providing both research and clinical work on one site, close to both the main University campus and the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute for Cancer Research (Director; Dr Karen Vousden).
Requirements
You will be expected to achieve a good honours degree in biological or medical sciences; a post-graduate research degree (MSc / MRes) would be desirable. Molecular biology skills will be a distinct advantage, as well as experience in haematology / oncology, microscopy, tissue / cell culture and working with primary patient material. You must be computer literate with evidence of experience of report writing.
Applications
Applications including 1 page covering letter explaining why you wish to pursue PhD studies, and why this specific project, full CV, and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to Dr Heather Jørgensen, Division of Cancer Sciences & Molecular Pathology, University of Glasgow, Level 3 Queen Elizabeth Building, Royal Infirmary, G31 2ER, E-mail hgj1batclinmed.gla.ac.uk, Tel 0141 211 5444. Further information is also available from Dr Jørgensen.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
[Germany] PhD Studentships at Aachen Institute for Advanced Studies in Computational Engineering Science, RWTH Aachen University
[Germany] PhD Studentships at Aachen Institute for Advanced Studies in Computational Engineering Science, RWTH Aachen University
The graduate school "Aachen Institute for Advanced Studies in Computational Engineering Science" (AICES) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany is looking for 20 doctoral students. The program is attractive to students with science and engineering degrees on the B.S. or higher level. The graduate school sets out to advance computational engineering science in three critical areas of synthesis: model identification and discovery supported by model-based experimentation, understanding scale interaction and scale integration, and optimal design and operation of engineered systems.
The AICES program provides an integrated and highly interdisciplinary research-oriented training for very talented students.
Admission
The AICES doctoral program is open to a limited number of extremely well-qualified students with a substantial background in their proposed field of study.
Bachelor degree holders applying for the course-based first year of the program should file their application by:
Requirements
The requirements for admission are:
To apply, fill out the application form and mail it together with any supporting material electronically as PDF file(s) to: admission@aices.rwth-aachen.de
or by mail to:
AICES
RWTH Aachen University
52056 Aachen
Germany
Checklist
Be certain you have:
The contact email for all admission questions is: admission@aices.rwth-aachen.de
For more informations go to: http://www.aices.rwth-aachen.de/admission
The graduate school "Aachen Institute for Advanced Studies in Computational Engineering Science" (AICES) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany is looking for 20 doctoral students. The program is attractive to students with science and engineering degrees on the B.S. or higher level. The graduate school sets out to advance computational engineering science in three critical areas of synthesis: model identification and discovery supported by model-based experimentation, understanding scale interaction and scale integration, and optimal design and operation of engineered systems.
The AICES program provides an integrated and highly interdisciplinary research-oriented training for very talented students.
The AICES doctoral program is open to a limited number of extremely well-qualified students with a substantial background in their proposed field of study.
Bachelor degree holders applying for the course-based first year of the program should file their application by:
- February 15 for admission in Summer Semester,
- September 1 for admission in Winter semester.
Requirements
The requirements for admission are:
- a recent Bachelor, Master or Diplom degree in engineering, geoscience, mathematics or computer science,
- evidence of English-language skills, and,
- a high quality of scholarship evident from transcripts and other application materials.
To apply, fill out the application form and mail it together with any supporting material electronically as PDF file(s) to: admission@aices.rwth-aachen.de
or by mail to:
AICES
RWTH Aachen University
52056 Aachen
Germany
Checklist
Be certain you have:
- signed and completed the application form
- sent transcript(s) from institution(s) you attended
- sent TOEFL score or other evidence of English skills
- delivered the recommendation letter forms to persons selected by you
- GRE score (general and subject: math, computer science or physics)
The contact email for all admission questions is: admission@aices.rwth-aachen.de
For more informations go to: http://www.aices.rwth-aachen.de/admission
[USA] Master and PhD Studentships in Nanotechnology and Nanosensors at Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University
One PhD level and two masters level Graduate Research Assistantships are available for highly talented and motivated students in nanotechnology. A degree in electrical engineering or closely related fields is required for these positions. Research areas include but are not limited to:
Graduate school requirements can be found at:
http://www3.sdstate.edu/academics/graduateschool
For more information about Electrical Engineering graduate program and curriculum please visit: http://www.engineering.sdstate.edu/~eeweb/. Application deadline: Jun 29 (Fri), 2007
Contact: Venkat Bommisetty
E-mail: venkat.bommisetty@sdstate.edu
Phone: 605-688-6964
Fax: 605-688-4041
- nanosensors
- nanostructured materials
- data analysis and pattern recognetion tools
- advanced micro and nano-fabrication techniques;
http://www3.sdstate.edu/academics/graduateschool
For more information about Electrical Engineering graduate program and curriculum please visit: http://www.engineering.sdstate.edu/~eeweb/. Application deadline: Jun 29 (Fri), 2007
Contact: Venkat Bommisetty
E-mail: venkat.bommisetty@sdstate.edu
Phone: 605-688-6964
Fax: 605-688-4041
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