16 PhD Studentships at University College Falmouth, UK

PhD Studentships
http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/1178/research-15/phd-studentships-450.html

Research at University College Falmouth is about ideas: generating them, applying them, sharing them. Our emphasis is on practice-led and user-led inquiry that is collaborative in nature and multidisciplinary in scope.

We now invite applications for 16 new studentships for doctoral study, starting in October 2009, in areas that match our range of supervisory expertise in Art, Media, Design and Performance and that will contribute to the advancement of Cornwall's knowledge economy.

In particular, and to coincide with our involvement in the Design Council's Designs of the Time initiative in Cornwall, we would welcome proposals in aspects of user-centred design. Given our status as a national Skillset Media Academy and our plans for a new Academy for Innovation & Research, we are also particularly interested in questions around emerging media technologies, sustainable design, arts and the environment, creative communities, industries and networks.

We strongly recommend that applicants discuss potential proposals with one of the following members of staff - all of whom are well-placed to refer inquiries to the most appropriate colleague.

ContactsDesign | Dr Katie Bunnell: katie.bunnell@falmouth.ac.uk

Emerging media technologies | Prof. Jason Whittaker: jason.whittaker@falmouth.ac.uk

Creative Communities | Dr Deborah Sugg Ryan: deborah.suggryan@falmouth.ac.uk

Contemporary Art Practices | Dr Daro Montag: daro.montag@falmouth.ac.uk

Contemporary Performance Practices and their Contexts (Choreography, Devised Theatre, Music, Performance Writing) | Dr John Hall: john.hall@falmouth.ac.uk

About the Studentships
The three-year, full-time studentships cover all fees and include an annual maintenance grant of £13,200. The successful applicants will be expected to deliver up to 90 hours of undergraduate teaching or curriculum support per year. Awards are payable in instalments on enrolment and continuation is subject to satisfactory annual progression.

Applicants must have a strong academic background (2.i or higher, MA preferred) with a clear and compelling proposal in relation to these research strengths and the above priorities. Multi- and trans-disciplinary proposals will be particularly welcome.

How to apply PhD Studentship Application Form (217.50 KB)

PhD Studentship Application Guidance Notes (183.35 KB)

Applications and questions should be addressed to:

Jane Walsh: jane.walsh@falmouth.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1326 213865

Admissions Administrator
University College Falmouth
Woodlane
Falmouth
Cornwall TR11 4RH.

Schedule Deadline for receipt of applications is 28 August 2009

Interviews will be scheduled during the week of 7 September 2009

Enrolment will be on 1 October 2009.

More than three quarters of University College Falmouth's researchers gained international recognition for excellence in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). To read more about our Research Performance click here.

http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/1178/research-15/phd-studentships-450.html

PhD Studentships in Electrical/Electronic Eng, LJMU, UK

Liverpool John Moores University
PhD Studentships in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
School of Engineering
Please quote Ref: IRC179

Applications are invited for a number of PhD studentship in the School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University. The studentships consist of a tax-free stipend (currently £ 13,290 per annum for the 2009-2010 academic year) and tuition fees.

We are seeking candidates with strong background and interest in the following areas, in which the School has well established research groups and advanced research facilities:

1. VLSI devices (Microelectronics Research Group): The research will be related to quality assessment of nanometre transistors and Flash memory cells, and the evaluation of new materials for future VLSI industry. The research work will be carried out in collaboration with world-leading microelectronic research institutes, such as IMEC. The applicants should have a background in electrical and electronic engineering or physics.

2. Power electronics (Electric Machines and Drives Research Group): The research will be in the area of voltage source inverter topologies and PWM techniques for variable-speed multiphase (more than three phases) motor drives. The applicants should have a background in electrical and electronic engineering, especially in the areas of power electronics, electric machines and variable speed drives, DSPs, and on-line control implementation.

Detailed information regarding the research groups is available at http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ENG/91782.htm. Applicants should hold (or expect to get) a good (first class or upper second class) Honours degree or Masters degree (or an overseas equivalent from a recognized University). The expected starting date for the PhD studies is 01 October 2009.

Application procedure: Please submit:
1) Full CV;
2) Completed "Postgraduate Application Form" (downloadable from http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/RGSO/59300.htm); the form must include full home address and all contact details;
3) Two references (from independent and verifiable e-mail addresses, if sent by e-mail);
4) Certified translations of relevant transcripts and diplomas (for overseas applicants) or copies of transcripts and diplomas (UK/EU applicants);
5) Proof of English language knowledge (overseas applicants only; minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.00)

by e-mail to Prof. Emil Levi (e.levi@ljmu.ac.uk) or by mail to E.Levi, School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom St, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK.

The "Postgraduate Application Form" must clearly state the nationality/residence status in the UK, as well as the area in which the applicant would like to pursue PhD research.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2009

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/AI516/PhD_Studentships_in_Electrical_Electronic_Engineering/

15 Doctoral positions at ITN LCG Project

15 Doctoral and 3 Postdoctoral positions at 10 Universities in 7 European countries

The Marie Curie Initial Training Network on Language, Cognition, and Gender (ITN LCG)funded by the European Commission is filling 15 Doctoral and 3 Postdoctoral positions at 10 Universities in 7 European countries (from October 2009 on until all positions are filled). ITN LCG aims at investigating the interplay of language, cognition, and gender, for the first time from cross-language and cross-cultural perspectives.

The ITN LCG research programme is organised in four work packages (WP):
- How does language shape the cognitive representations of gender (WP A);
- How do features of European languages correspond with gender equality in European societies (WP B);
- How does language contribute to social behaviour towards the sexes (WP C);
- How can gender equality be promoted through strategies for gender-fair language use (WP D).

Young fellows' individual projects will be integrated into one comprehensive research and training network. They will be offered an innovative training in a unique combination of scientific methods that span from neuroimaging and electrophysiology over experimental techniques of cognitive and social psychology to linguistic methods of language analysis and scientific training strategies. The network is strongly based on the exchange and transfer of
knowledge between academia and public and private organisations and will provide its fellows with network-wide training activities (4 workshops, 3 summer schools, 1 scientific symposium) and training-in-collaborations (working visits and secondments). For detailed information (e.g. about the individual research projects) please contact the project manager Dr. Rachel Jossen (rachel.jossen@psy.unibe.ch).

Benefits
The young fellows will enjoy full salary employment contracts with all social securities(assurances). PhD students will get a 3 years contract, Postdocs a 2 years contract. Moreover, different surcharges as, e.g., mobility allowance, travel allowance and career exploratory allowance will be paid. The contracts can start after October 1, 2009, at the earliest convenience of the chosen candidates, once the work permit has been obtained.

web site for additional job details

The candidates' dossier should be send as an electronic file to the Manager of ITN LCG, Dr. Rachel Jossen, at the University of Bern (rachel.jossen@psy.unibe.ch). The application dossiers will be forwarded to the partner/s in charge of the respective individual research projects. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

E-Mail
rachel.jossen@psy.unibe.ch

Application Deadline
01/10/2009

How To Apply
e-mail

Required Education Level
Degree
The eligibility conditions for recruitment are the following: Candidates can be nationals of any country other than the country of the host university where they will carry out their project. Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host university for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment (transmobility requirement). For PhD positions, students should have a diploma, which gives them the right to inscribe for PhD studies. They have to be in the first five years (or full-time equivalent) of their careers in research. For Postdoctoral positions, applicants have a PhD or at least 4 years of research experience. In all cases eligibility will be determined at the time of recruitment.

Further Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in Social Sciences, Linguistics, Psychology, or Neuroscience, an excellent command of English and a high motivation to learn the language studied at the employing institution. We expect a strong interest for and motivation to work on the interplay of language, cognition, and gender, the willingness to invest in interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to work in teams.

http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=29763013&CFID=7658605&CFTOKEN=f919e0aaad20c0bc-7A576F03-9462-B159-9A78C8AA8A259198

Postgraduate Scholarship & Research Fellowship Opportunities- Endeavour Awards 2010 ($173,500)

This is just to remind you that the applications for the 2010
Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2009.

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally
competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities
for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas
to undertake study, research and professional development in
Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same
abroad. You may be able to use this information to strengthen your
international networks, or simply pass it on to prospective
international students seeking scholarships.

The Great Opportunity is Waiting for you

Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards provide you with a
unique opportunity to take the next step in your academic or
professional career.

Awards in this category include:

* Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

* Endeavour Research fellowships

* Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research fellowships

* Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians

* Endeavour Europe Awards

* *These Awards are also available to Australians
Awards range from four months to three years and conditions vary between awards

Benefits of the Awards

* Receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance and
establishment allowance (Up to 173,500)

* Travel and health insurance are provided

* Tuition fees (to a maximum pre-specific limit) are provided
with Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

* Develop professional and academic linkages internationally
for ongoing collaboration

* Dedicated support network for the duration of your Award

* Membership of the Endeavour Awards Alumni network

How to Apply

Once you have determined your eligibility and read the Applicant
Guidelines on the Endeavour Awards website, simply follow the links to
the online application.

For Further Information please visit : http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/

Or for guidelines visit
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/documents/2010_applicant_guidelines_website_1_pdf.htm

Or for summary visit
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/summary_awards/Summary_of_2009_awards.htm

Email: endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au<

mailto:endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au>

You are encouraged to start your application now.
Best regards,
David
David Kabelele
Research Scholarships Officer | Research Portfolio | Faculty of Built
Environment & Engineering
Ph: +61 7 3138 8033 | Fax +61 7 3138 8381 |
david.kabelele@qut.edu.au<mailto:d.kolomeitz@qut.edu.au>
QUT Gardens Point O Block Room O701 | PO Box 2434, Brisbane QLD 4001

Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi University of Technology, Southern Japan

What is Special Scholarship Program (SSP)?
Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world.

- Undergoing SSP Project
- Thesis of Graduated SSP Students



1. PROGRAM OF STUDYCourse for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
20 students per year

3. ENROLLMENT TIME
April/October

4. SCHOLARSHIP TERM
One year
The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of Scholarship

5. OBLIGATIONS
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the specific research project.
However, the total paid working time per week, including research assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. BENEFITS
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen (per year) tuition fee.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

7. ELIGIBILITY　Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master`s degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. APPLICATION PROCESS
(1) Choose the research project from　the SSP Research Project List for October 2009 & April 2010 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
Please refer to　the List for SSP Application Documents

Application deadline September 30, 2009

For more information please visit http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

7 PhD Scholarships for the NAMEC project, DTU, Denmark

PhD scholarships and Postdoc Positions
Namec
7 PhD scholarships and 3 postdoc positions for "Namec"

We are looking for PhD students and postdocs with an interest in highly cross-disciplinary, team-oriented research!

The focus of the Namec centre, `Namec - NAnoMEChanical sensors and actuators, fundamentals and new directions', is to develop a platform for new mechanical sensors and vehicles for oral drug delivery. The centre will initiate a focused, fundamental and interdisciplinary research within nanomechanics with the goal of creating a platform for new types of nanomechanical components for drug delivery as well as realizing ultra sensitive sensors which give reliable and reproducible data. The centre focuses on pharmacological applications.

The research project is collaboration between Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Department of Mathematics and Department of Electrical Engineering at DTU and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU.

For information on the overall project you are welcome to contact Head of Centre and Professor Anja Boisen, tel.: (+45) 4525 5727 .

See the available PhD Scholarships and Postdoc positions for the NAMEC project on www.dtu.dk/vacancy and www.farma.ku.dk/job

Application deadline: 10 August 2009

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/AI504/PhD_scholarships_and_Postdoc_Positions/

5 PhD Studentships in Technology, Oxford Brookes Uni, UK

PhD Studentships
School of Technology

Up to five funded 3-year PhD Studentships are available in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Electronics and Communications.

Stipend:
£14,000 tax-free per annum UK/EU students (plus fees paid)
£12,000 tax-free per annum International students (plus fees paid)

The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise placed the School of Technology at Oxford Brookes University in an excellent position, showing that we undertake research of world class standard in a number of areas.

For more details about our research please see http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research.

Five fully funded PhD studentships are available in the School for an October 2009 start.

Students must work on a research project of strategic importance to the School. Projects are available in the following areas:

• Computer Science: Computer vision, digital identity, digital forensics, formal algorithm development, formal methods in software design, web technologies.
• Electronics and communications: Wireless sensor networks, biomedical electronics, crypto-hardware design.
• Mathematics: Applied inverse problems, computational algebra and algorithm development.
• Engineering: Joining technology, fatigue testing, risk and reliability, scaffold structures, design of electric vehicles, sustainable techniques and materials for transport manufacture.

More detailed descriptions of projects available are given at http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research/phd

If you wish to discuss a project informally prior to making an application, please contact the potential supervisor at the email address given within each project description.

Eligibility: These studentships are open to all suitable qualified applicants. Full fees (at home/EU or International level, as appropriate) and an annual bursary of £12,000 (international), £14,000 (home/EU) will be paid subject to satisfactory progress.

Applications: Applicants should have a 1st or 2i at undergraduate level, or at least a merit at Masters level in a engineering, mathematical, computer science or analytical subject.

Please fill in the application form and obtain references as per instructions at http://tech.brookes.ac.uk/research/phd.

For general application queries please contact tech-research@brookes.ac.uk

Further Details

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/RQ364/PhD_Studentships

PhD positions, Information Eng, 2nd Uni of Naples, Italy

From: salvoros@unina.it

PhD student positions are available at the Department of Information
Engineering, Second University of Naples, Italy.

Deadline: End of September 2009

Open to: Master degree in Science and Applied Science (Electronic
Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable qualification)

Funding: Net salary of about 1040 Euro per month

Nationality: Any nationality is accepted

Languages: Fluency in English is required.

Topic: Electronic Engineering / Computer Science

The Information Engineering Department is ranked among the first ones
as for research activities of medium-size Italian Universities.
It raises funds from different European and Industrial projects.

PhD research topics include:
Active noise and vibration control, microwave diffraction tomography,
non-linear electronic circuits, distributed optical fiber sensors,
modeling of reliable distributed systems, robust coding and routing
for reliable communications over lossy networks, wireless broadband
communications.

General information:
Aversa is a relatively small and enjoyable city, only 15 km far from Naples.
The cost of living is quite affordable, f.i. a single room can be rent
starting from the 100?200? range.
The average cost for food is 300? per month.
There are good job opportunities with technological industries in the area.

For more information, please contact
Prof. Aldo Minardo, e-mail: aldo.minardo@unina2.it
or
Prof. Pierluigi Salvo Rossi, e-mail: pierluigi.salvorossi@unina2.it

______________________________

___________________
Pierluigi SALVO ROSSI, Ph.D.
_________________________________________________
Assistant Professor (Telecommunications)
Department of Information Engineering
Second University of Naples
Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa (CE), Italy
_________________________________________________
Room: ICT Lab
Phone: +39 081 5010371
Fax: +39 081 5037042
Email: pierluigi.salvorossi@unina2.it
Webpage: http://wpage.unina.it/salvoros

PhD Scholarships, Membrane Science, NTU, Singapore

There are several PhD scholarships available for Jan 2010 intake at the Singapore Membrane Technology Center (SMTC), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

If you are interested in membrane technology for water and environments, and would like to apply for PhD study at SMTC, please contact A/Prof. Wang Rong (rwang@ntu.edu.sg) as soon as possible. You may find detailed information of SMTC from following websites.

http://ntu.edu.sg/smtc; http://smtc.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Dr. Wang Rong

Associate Professor, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering;
Deputy Director, SMTC;
NTU
Email: rwang@ntu.edu.sg

MSc Scholarships at Alta Scuola Politecnica, Italy

ASP Calls 2009-2010

In the Academic Year 2009 - 2010 ASP enrols 150 students, 90 at Politecnico di Milano and 60 at Politecnico di Torino.

ASP students must be accepted by one of the MSc programs of Politecnico di Milano or Politecnico di Torino, therefore they should first apply to their elective MSc program.

Call for application:
http://www.asp-poli.it/presentation/resources/ASP_CALL_09.pdf
http://www.asp-poli.it/presentation/admission.html

21 PhD positions in Physical Chemistry, Poland

21 PhD positions for 4 years are opened at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in collaboration with 29 foreign institutions, starting October 2009. The monthly scholarship is 3000 PLN + 500 PLN insurance in Poland and 4500 PLN + 500 PLN insurance during secondments to foreign partners (between 6 and 18 months). Graduate students of chemistry, physics, applied mathematics, and engineering departments are encouraged to visit the web page: http://ichf.edu.pl/mpd/

http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=29714279&CFID=7666666&CFTOKEN=a059b96f974d30fa-7F3C0D72-D13E-A8E4-F427620C327539A2

5 PhD Studentships at York St. John University, UK

Research PhD Studentships
http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/default.asp?Page_ID=6448

The University invites applications for five competitively awarded fully-funded research studentships, to commence 1 October 2009. Applicants must have (or be about to complete) a relevant degree (at least a 2:1 Honours or a Masters) and should submit a proposal that clearly demonstrates an aptitude for researching a specific topic covered by one of the following themes or areas:

•Performance and Performativity in the Arts - Prof Gary Peters
•Spirituality and Education - Prof Julian Stern
•Participation motivation in sport and its impact on health related behaviour in children and youth - Prof Howard Hall
•Motivational processes associated with multidimensional perfectionism in sport and exercise - Prof Howard Hall
•Practical and Empirical Theology - Dr Andrew Village, within one of the following areas: Cathedral Studies; Attitudes and beliefs of lay Christians; Prejudice, race and religion

The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry a bursary of £13,500 per annum. Studentships will be renewed annually, subject to suitable academic progress, for a maximum of 3 years.

Students will be provided with excellent facilities in the University's new Graduate Centre located in the historic city of York. Research degrees are awarded by the University of Leeds

For further information E: graduatecentre@yorksj.ac.uk
T:01904 876753 .

Closing date for applications is 7 August 2009

http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/default.asp?Page_ID=6448

PhD Studentships at The Open University, UK

Charter Studentships
http://www.open.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/overview.php?

To celebrate The Open University's 40th Anniversary we are offering a number of research studentships.

These studentships provide opportunities for the best national or international candidates to work alongside leading academics and research staff on projects that will inspire and shape our research portfolio.

They will cover all fees for three years plus an annual stipend and are tenable from 1 October 2009. Suitable candidates should have or expect to graduate with a minimum 2:1 honours degree.

Closing date: Friday 24 July 2009

Charter Studentships are available in the following Faculties. Click on the Faculty link for more detailed information of the research areas on offer:

* Faculty of Arts
* Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology
(CREET)
* Faculty of Health and Social Care (HSC)
* Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) / Centre for Research in Computing (CRC)
* Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology (MCT)
* Faculty of Science
* Faculty of Social Sciences

How to apply for a Charter Studentship:
Download the application form. Application Form
Enter the discipline(s) of the areas you wish your proposal to be covered by.
Tick the box by 'Full-time research degree (grant or studentship sought'
To write a proposal, use the `How to Apply' section on pages 24 - 25, in the prospectus. Research Degrees Prospectus
Email your completed application form and proposal to Charterstudentships@open.ac.uk
To receive a Research Degrees prospectus and application form telephone 0845 366 6034 or email charterstudentships@open.ac.uk. Quote RDKM Charter Studentships when you call or email us.

http://www.open.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/overview.php?

32 PhD Studentships, University of the West of England, UK

Research+Opportunity
http://rbi.uwe.ac.uk/internet/research/ro.asp

This is an exciting time to be at the University of the West of England. An excellent performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reinforced UWE's position as one of the leading and fastest growing post-92 universities for research, and this growth is set to continue. In a move designed to create a truly distinctive 21st century university, we are doubling the size of the main Frenchay campus!

We now plan to build on this success and to take the University into the next stage of its research development by offering up to 32 new fully-funded PhD studentships in a range of subjects that have been identified as areas of world-class and internationally excellent research.

Current opportunities

Please follow the links below to view our current opportunities:

Health and life sciences
Business and management
Law, Education, Humanities
and Social Sciences
Technology
Environment
Creative arts, culture and media

http://rbi.uwe.ac.uk/internet/research/ro.asp

SSP Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi, Southern Japan

Engineering Ph.D. Scholarship in Kochi, Southern Japan
What is Special Scholarship Program (SSP)?Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the advanced research of the university by enlisting the help of highly capable international students. Every year in April and October, the university enrolls selected foreign doctoral students under specific research projects. The students pursue the doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting their host professor as a research assistant (RA). Through this program KUT wishes to expand and deepen international ties with academic and educational institutions all over the world. →Message from SSP students

→Undergoing SSP Project
→Thesis of Graduated SSP Students

1. PROGRAM OF STUDYCourse for International Students
Doctoral Program (3 years)
Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2. NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ADMITTED
20 students per year

3. ENROLLMENT TIME
April/October

4. SCHOLARSHIP TERM
One year
*The term will be extended for increments of one year up to a total of three years, unless the university terminates the scholarship for any of the reasons stated below in the paragraph 12, Termination of Scholarship

5. OBLIGATIONS
(1) Scholarship recipient must work as a research assistant under the specific research project.
*However, the total paid working time per week, including research assistant work, should not exceed 28 hours.
(2) Scholarship recipient must report his/her study and research achievements to the dean of the graduate school of engineering at the end of each semester. The submitted reports will be evaluated.

6. BENEFITS
(1) Receive up to 1,200, 000 yen per year for working as a research assistant.
(2) Exemption from 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen (per year) tuition fee.
(3) Receive 200,000 yen for travel and initial living costs (given only to applicants who are living outside Japan at the time of application)

7. ELIGIBILITY　Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions
(1) To have or to be expected to acquire a master's degree before enrollment.
(2) To have intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work as a research assistant under the one of research projects listed here
(3) To have an excellent academic record
(4) To have a high English proficiency
(5) To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
(6) To have other than Japanese nationality

8. APPLICATION PROCESS
(1) Choose the research project from　the SSP Research Project List
for October 2009 & April 2010 Enrollment.
(2) Complete and submit all required documents.
*Please refer to　the List for SSP Application Documents

Application deadline September 30, 2009

for more information please visit http://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/gs_e/admission/index.html

ป้ายกำกับ: 9. september 2009

Postdoctoral Positions and Graduate Fellowships Available

http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/PAP/Home/documents/ResearchProfileQihuaXiong.2.pdf

Dr. Qihua Xiong won 2nd batch Singapore National Research Foundation Research Fellowship (NRF-RF) and recently joined Nanyang Technological University as a Nanyang Assistant Professor. With a strong support from both NRF and NTU, Dr. Xiong is expecting to establish a vibrant group dedicated into the research in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Dr. Xiong finished his B.Sc. degree in Physics at Wuhan University in 1997. After obtained his M.Sc. degree in physics from Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2000, he went to United States of America to pursue his Ph.D. research. In 2006, he received his Ph.D. degree in materials science at The Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Professor Peter Eklund. His Ph.D. research covers from fundamental physical properties especially phonon properties of semiconductor nanowires, to nanomechanical properties and twinning superlattices in nanowires. He joined Professor Charles Lieber laboratory at Harvard as a postdoctoral research fellow in 2006. During his postdoctoral training, he has extended his research to include nanoelectronics and nanoelectronic devices for single molecule biosensing.
Dr. Xiong received several awards and fellowships during his graduate and undergraduate studies, including Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) fellowship (DOE and NSF, 2006), Graduate Award for Academic Excellence (The Pennsylvania State University, 2006), Excellent Graduate Fellowship Award (1998 and 1999, CAS), Hui Kai Fellowship Award (Wuhan University, 1996), Gui Zhiting-Xu Hailan Fellowship Award (Wuhan University, 1995) and Outstanding Student Award (Wuhan University, 1994).
Dr. Xiong's group is seeking strongly motivated postdoctoral research fellows to carry out a multi-million dollar project (funded by Singapore National Research Foundation and Nanyang Technological University), which is on the cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, energy and nanoelectronic-bio interface for single molecule biosensing. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the project, candidates with a Ph.D. degree in experimental condensed matter physics, electronic engineering, chemistry (physical or polymer), biochemistry and biophysics are all encouraged to apply. Annual salary ranges from S$ 36,000-60,000, depending on qualification. Starting date is flexible and multiple positions are available.
We also keep hiring Ph.D. students with full scholarships support, undergraduate students who want to expand their horizon. For perspective Ph.D. students, please be advised that TOEFL and GRE scores are recommended but NOT required. Applicants can take equivalent English test organized by the school. Interested candidates from Physics, Chemistry, Biological, MatSE or EE should contact Dr. Qihua Xiong with their CVs. We are looking for highly passionate young students who are willing to devote themselves in the world-wide ambition and enterprise of nanotechnology. A master's degree or demonstrated research experience in undergraduate is a plus.
Dr. Qihua Xiong
Email: Qihua@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: (65)-6513 8495
Mailing Address:
Nanyang Technological University
Division of Physics and Applied Physics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
21 Nanyang Link, SPMS-PAP-04-14
Singapore 637371

8 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2010 in Robotics

16 Erasmus-Mundus Studentships
Computer Vision and Robotics

Applications are currently being considered for 16 fully funded scholarships (fees and stipend for 8 EU and 8 non-EU students) on the prestigious 2-year Erasmus-Mundus European Masters programme on Computer Vision and Robotics (VIBOT) between Heriot Watt University (UK), the Universite de Bourgogne (France) and the Universitat de Girona (Spain).

VIBOT is one of the European Union`s flagship Erasmus-Mundus courses. The key aim of VIBOT is to produce the next generation of leading engineering researchers to solve important future challenges in a broad range of engineering applications. Starting from a comprehensive coverage of the prerequisites in the field of digital imagery and basic image processing, the students will cover at specialized level all subjects of artificial vision applied to robotics, medical imagery and 3D vision.

This Masters programme will provide an unrivalled knowledge in computer vision and robotics applied to industrial problems and medical imagery. Moreover, the students will have also acquired a mobility, a broadmindedness and the language skills which constitute, in an age of globalization, a major asset for finding research work either in a public laboratory or in a private company.

VIBOT encompasses a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering research from fundamental theoretical results to applied engineering solutions that have strong industrial relevance. Individuals within the VIBOT research network are leading authorities on areas ranging from computer vision, autonomous vehicles, statistical signal processing, robotics and image processing.

The Masters candidates will experience research cultures in three different European countries and will be able to draw on the expertise from leading experts in different disciplines and different nationalities. The students spend the first semester in Scotland, the second in Spain and the third in France. The fourth semester is reserved for the 5-month Masters research project at one of the host universities or in industry.

Selection Criteria
Admission to VIBOT is highly competitive and based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a minimum of a BSc degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or mathematics. The VIBOT research programme is intended for top level non-EU and EU students with a fluent knowledge in spoken and written English (TOEFL 550). Applicants are expected to provide a statement of their research interests and motivation.

Further information and application procedure can be found at:
http://vision.u-bourgogne.fr/masters/vibot/
Closing date: 15th January 2010

Further Details

Click here for Employer Profile

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/CK045/16_Erasmus-Mundus_Studentships

20 PhD positions at PRO-NEST

Prostate Research Organizations-Network of Early Stage Training (PRO-NEST)

The FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network
PRO-NEST has positions available for 20 PhD students and 4 postdoctoral scientists interested in basic and translational research on prostate cancer

Check this website for all the details on PRO-NEST, including available positions, the Marie Curie criteria that applicants have to meet and instructions on how to apply for a PRO-NEST position.

http://www.pro-nest.org

PhD Studentships in Computing at Napier University, UK

PhD Studentships

Centre for Informatics Research

School of Computing

Edinburgh Napier University

Applications are invited for a number of funded three-year PhD studentships within the Centre for Informatics Research. The studentships will cover tuition fees to home/EU level, with the possibility of a standard living allowance (stipend), currently £13,290 per annum for 2009/10 becoming available. Overseas students are eligible to apply, but will be liable to pay the difference between home/EU and overseas fees. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study. The studentship is expected to start on 01 October 2009.

The Centre for Informatics Research contains a number of research centres and undertakes research across a broad range of areas in computing and informatics. These include: bioinformatics; computer security and digital forensics; data mining; e-Democracy and e-Government; e-Health; emergent computing (optimisation, computer games & information retrieval); human-computer interaction; information society; information visualization; interaction design; knowledge management; mobile and distributed computing; pervasive adaptation; social informatics; and software reuse. Details of the research areas and research centres can be found at http://www.cir.soc.napier.ac.uk/

Applicants should hold a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline relevant to the area of study. Applicants should submit a clear proposal for their research programme that demonstrates an understanding of the background to the area and outlines the questions that the applicant is interested in researching. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University's English language requirements.

An application form (RD1 form) and more general details on research can be found at http://www.napier.ac.uk/randkt/prospectiveresearchstudents/Pages/Applications%20and%20studentships.aspx

Please send all formal applications, a research proposal, a CV and a completed "Supplementary Personal Information Form" and "Tuition Fee Classification Questionnaire" 01 August 2009 to:

Caroline Graham, Research Office, Edinburgh Napier University, Room 423, Craighouse Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5LG

Email: c.graham@napier.ac.uk

Phone:0131 455 6132

Informal enquiries can be made to Michael Smyth, Reader, m.smyth@napier.ac.uk, Phone: 0131 455 6132

Click here for Employer Profile

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/YC837/PhD_Studentships

PhD research assistanships - Arizona State University

PhD research assistantship positions in coupled human-natural systems modeling at Arizona State University (ASU). The position is available starting fall 2009 to assist in the development of dynamic, coupled models of recreational fishing behavior and fish populations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved with and learn cutting edge statistical, simulation, and optimization techniques as they relate to natural resource economics and fishery management. Candidate should have interests in economics, natural resource management, and/or fish (or wildlife) population dynamics. The candidate is expected to develop strong quantitative skills. Prior master's experience or experience with models and quantitative methods preferred. The candidate is expected to pursue one of the following ASU degrees: sustainability, environmental life sciences, biology, biology and society (http://sols.asu.edu/grad/degrees_offered.php), or applied math for life and social sciences (http://shesc.asu.edu/node/508

). Compensation includes tuition waiver, stipend, and benefits. Other assistantship positions are also available. Contact Eli Fenichel eli.fenichel@asu.edu or Josh Abbott joshua.k.abbott@asu.edu for more information and instructions on applying.

PhD Scholarships in Biocatalysis, Germany

Open scholarships for PhD and Postdoctoral studiesThe graduate school Biocatalysis in non-conventional media (BioNoCo) isoffering scholarships to perform PhD and postdoctoral studies. The graduate school,which is funded by the German Research Foundation (

DeutscheForschungsgemeinschaft, DFG), is located at RWTH Aachen University withForschungszentrum Jülich and Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf as associatedpartners.The graduate school offers education and research in a stimulating environmentwithin the highly competitive area of White Biotechnology. Joint supervision in atleast two different teams, interdisciplinary research and close collaboration within theinternational community promote high level qualification and open interesting careeropportunities.The successful applicants are expected to hold a high level Masters or Diplomadegree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, (bio–)chemical engineering or aneighbouring area. Equal
opportunity is one of our aims. The following openscholarships are currently available:• Ab initio investigation of the thermodynamics of monophasic reactive systems(PhD)• Model-based analysis and optimization of immobilized enzyme catalysis in apacked bed reactor (PhD)• Process optimization for oxidoreductions in organic solvents (PhD)• Analysis of pressure and immobilisation influence on the enzymatic gas phasereaction (PhD)• Molecular modelling of enzymes in non-conventional media and prediction ofamino acid substitutions for activity improvement (PostDoc).You will find more detailed information on our homepage, http://www.bionoco.org orhttp://www.bionoco.rwth-aachen.de. For instructions regarding the applicationprocedure, please see the reverse side.
Instructions for applicationApplications for scholarships should address one of the announced projects via thecorresponding e-mail address given below. All documents should be in English.Obligatory for application are:• Covering letter explaining in detail your interest in the chosen project and theoutcome expected from participation in the graduate school.• Curriculum vitae, including a photograph and specially answering thequestions:o Where and when did you perform a scientific presentation, e.g. a posteror talk?o Are you the author of a scientific publication? Describe your part inwriting and add a copy of the publication(s).o Did you ever participate in organising an event, e.g. a workshop,seminar, excursion or web presence?o Do you/ did you fulfil an official position at work, during studies or inyour free time? Explain your duties and responsibilities.o Do you have international experiences apart from holiday trips?• School and university
certificates revealing marks for particular courses. Forreports from foreign universities, an official, national ranking of the attendeduniversities will be most welcome. Candidates with a degree from a Germanuniversity, please note that in general only an average result of "very good"will be acceptable.• Short abstract (one page at maximum) of your diploma or master thesis.A complete set of the required documents should be sent to the following e-mail address: bionoco.admin@avt.rwth-aachen.de We are looking forward to receiving your applications!

Thesis Fellowship - Tsunami Modelling (Coastal Engineering) di TU Braunschweig

On behalf of Prof. Oumeraci from Leichweiss-Institute of TU Braunschweig – Germany (www.lwi.tu-bs.de), we URGENTLY need two students (preferably master levels) to work in our laboratory (LWI) for the Tapfor Project for the duration of at least 3 months (can be extended if satisfactory). Money to stay in Germany will be available from university fellowship (flight tickets to be confirmed). The requirements are as follows:

1. Outstanding students and He/She should be university registered from civil engineering, oceanography, or coastal/ocean engineering

2. Willing to do thesis on the framework of Tapfor Project (Tsunami/ Storm Waves Attenuation by Coastal Forest)

3. Knowledge on Tsunami Modelling and Physical model experiments would be advantage

4. English is a must (students should make a report in english upon the completion of the work)

5. Recommended by the faculty

Please send a complete CV, Academic transcript, and Application letter (in english) ASAP to my email address: s.husrin@tu-bs.de (put names and contact details of the faculty)

Student can find further information about the project in our website:

http://www.triasproject.net/projects/TAPFOR.html

or contact me personally.

We also share this information to our partner in Thailand

Salam,
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Semeidi Husrin
Leichtweiß-Institut für Wasserbau
Beethovenstr. 51a
38106 Braunschweig - DEUTSCHLAND
Tel: +49 (0)531-391 3931, Fax: +49 (0)531-391 8217
http://www.lwi.tu-bs.de/hyku/
http://www.grk802.tu-braunschweig.de/grk_en/index.html

PhD Positions Announcement

PhD Positions Announcement

We are looking for skillful and hard working candidates with high academic credentials/results for PhD student positions within the area of data communication, computer networks and distributed systems at SimTel Innovation, a joint research project between Simula Research Laboratory and the telecom operator, Telenor in Norway.
The PhD positions are targeted at the following research topics:

* Peer-to-Peer (P2P), overlay networking
* Multi-link access
* Cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access, with focus on higher
layers

Applications should be submitted by July 31st 2009.

The chosen PhD candidates will be enrolled in the 3-year PhD-program of the Simula Research Laboratory, Norway. The PhD degrees will be awarded by the University of Oslo.

The applications should follow the guidelines described at
http://simula.no/jobs/SimTel09 .

PhD positions in P2P Networks, TU Darmstadt, Germany

The Peer to Peer Networking Group at TU Darmstadt (Germany) is
currently offering fully funded

PhD student positions (BAT IIa [1]).

We are working on decentralized distributed systems (Peer to Peer,
opportunistic-/ disruption tolerant networks) with a special focus on
their robustness to failure and their resilience to denial of service
attacks. The search for new application domains in which these
concepts can help to improve services constantly drives us to tackle
new fields and their problems with flexibility. Some current examples
from our research comprise of cloud computing, emergency first
response, as well as secure and privacy preserving online social
networks, on which we are working at the moment. More information
about us can be found at our website: http://www.p2p.tu-darmstadt.de/

You have recently and very successfully received a degree in computer
science, mathematics, physics or a related field. You have strong
practical and analytical skills and strong knowledge in networks,
distributed systems, and/or network security. Very good English skills
are a prerequisite. Basic knowledge of the German language will help
in the day-to-day life but is not necessarily needed.

The positions are available and the candidates can start immediately.

Please send your application comprising of a motivational letter, your
cv, certificates and references to:

Thorsten Strufe, Peer-to-Peer Networking Group, Hochschulstraße 10,
64289 Darmstadt or by email to: strufe@informatik.tu-darmstadt.de
TU Darmstadt is an equal opportunities employer but aims at increasing
the employment of women and especially encourages women to apply.
Preference will be given to applicants with disabilities who are
equally qualified.

Founded in 1877, TU Darmstadt was the first university worldwide to
establish a faculty and a course of study in electrical engineering in
1882. With about 19.000 enrolled students in 13 departments and 270
professors, it is considered one of the top universities for computer
science research in Germany. Darmstadt is noted for it's history as
center of Art Nouveau, and, centrally located in the Rhein-Main Area,
it is close to Heidelberg, Cologne, and Frankfurt, with Germany's
biggest airport. You will find more information on Darmstadt here:
http://www.darmstadt.de/en/index.html

[1] The positions are open for 24 (+12) months, the salary is
29k€-49k€ p.a. gross depending on qualification and age.

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Thorsten Strufe Peer-to-Peer Networks
Technische Universität Darmstadt http://www.p2p.tu-darmstadt.de/

4 PhD Studentships in Engineering, Glasgow Cal. Univ, UK

Phd Studentships

Applications are invited for four full-time PhD research Studentships within the School of Engineering and Computing.

For more information on the studentships available please click on the appropriate title below:

-Characterisation of parameters to identify Partial Discharge in voids in power cables – vented and unvented.

-Multi-Physics Simulation and Analysis for Condition Monitoring of EV Batteries.

-Analysis of the Fault Modes and Failure in the Bushings of Power Transformers.

-Development of a Generalised Code for Heat and Mass Transfer Studies in Particulate Systems.

How to Apply:

Application forms are available from Ms Diane Dickie (Tel: +44 (0)141 331 8096; E: D.Dickie@gcal.ac.uk)

Please state the Project Title on the completed application form and return – along with your current curriculum vitae, copies of academic qualifications and references – to: Ms Diane Dickie, The Graduate Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, UK

The closing date for applications is Friday 31st July 2009; short-listed candidates will be contacted to attend for interview in mid August 2009 with a commencement date of September/October 2009 desirable.

http://www.gcal.ac.uk/sec/phdstudentships

phd at Department of Electrical Engineering and of the University of Leuven, Belgium

The research division SISTA (Signals, Identification, System Theory and Automation)

(http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/scd/) is one of the largest research groups of the

Department of Electrical Engineering and of the University of Leuven, Belgium (www.kuleuven.be).

Our research activities drive on numerical linear algebra, system identification and control,

algorithms for numerical optimization and machine learning (support vector machines) and

signal processing.

We also have numerous applications in industrial process control, biomedical signal processing,

bio-informatics, health decision support systems and telecommunications.

We are looking for well motivated researchers to start a 4 year PhD or for experienced postdocs to

pursue research activities in these fields and application areas.

On our website (http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/scd/), one can find a description of more than 20 different

specific research topics, in which we have openings for PhDs and postdocs.

We can offer a competitive salary, a stimulating research environment, settled in the nice historic

city of Leuven and its surroundings (http://www.leuven.be/showpage.asp?iPageID=1688), within

a university the origins of which go back to 1425.

Electronic applications, including a CV, a list of publications, names of two possible references,

and a brief description of your research interests and motivation, should be submitted to

bart.demoor@esat.kuleuven.be.

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics at Austrian Academy of Sciences

Description: The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM) in Linz is looking for

1 PhD student
in the field of the optimal control and optimisation. This position is part of the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) project "Numerical verification of optimality and optimality conditions for optimal control problems".

Requirements: A master's degree in (applied) mathematics or a closely related field is required. The successful candidate should have an excellent background in applied mathematics, optimization, partial differential equations, and their numerics. Programming skills are desirable.

Salary and Funding: The research is funded by the FWF (Austrian Science Fund) according to its salary guidelines → "FWF Personalkostensätze für DoktorandIn neu". The position is limited to three years. Funding for conference visits etc. is available. The position can start from September 1, 2009.

Inquiries and applications: Please send the usual documents (CV, degree certificates, thesis - if already finished, title and abstract otherwise, references, and letter of motivation), preferably by email, to

Daniel Wachsmuth

Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM)
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Altenbergerstraße 69
A-4040 Linz, Austria

website link:
http://people.ricam.oeaw.ac.at/d.wachsmuth/projects/

PhD position in bioinformatics at the Center for Human Genetics, KULeuve

PhD position in bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, and cancer
genomics at the Center for Human Genetics, KULeuven

The Laboratory of Computational Biology together with the
Laboratory for Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukemia have a joint position for a
motivated PhD student interested in genomics and systems biology of cancer.

Research
project
The PhD research will focus on high-throughput approaches to further
decipher the leukemia genome and to identify novel oncogenic mutations or
structural variations that may underlie tumorigenesis. Secondary interest goes
out to variations in transcriptional networks and the characterization of the
underlying cis-regulatory variations.
Available data include gene expression microarray data, GS FLX sequence
data of candidate gene sets, and may even include full genome sequence data of
multiple cancer patients.
The challenge of this project is to handle large amounts of public and
in-house genomic data and to use, benchmark, and develop state-of-the-art
bioinformatics approaches, while maintaining a clear focus on important
biological questions.

Profile
Master in Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Bio-engineering,
or equivalent.
The candidate we are seeking should have basic programming or
bioinformatics skills, with a strong interest in high-throughput technologies
and genomics. Having any of the following skills is a plus: linux,
R/Bioconductor, Matlab, Perl, Java, MySQL, data mining, clustering,
classification, modeling, (bio)statistics, genome browsers.

Environment
The successful applicant will be hosted by the Laboratory
of Computational Biology, headed by Prof. Stein Aerts, and will be in close
collaboration with The Laboratory
for Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukemia, headed by Prof. Jan Cools.
Both labs are part of the Center for Human Genetics at the KULeuven.

Contact
Interested? Send your CV and motivation letter to stein.aerts@med.kuleuven.be

Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Requirements:

• Minimum D3 / Bachelor degree major in Electronic or Electrical Engineering background from reputable university
• Minimum 3 – 4 years experience in the same position
• Male, Max 40 years old
• Fast learner, Have good analytical, hard worker, excellent interpersonal skill
• Experience in PLC control, PLC programming, Automation Control Design, system trouble shooting, motor control, Micro Controller & Control System
• Experience in pneumatic, hydraulic system is a benefit
• Able to operating computer (Microsoft office)
• Location : Tangerang

For qualified candidates, please send your application, CV, other related documents and recent photograph to:

harry_k@sanobar.com

6 PhD or Early Stage Researcher positions Geological Time Scale Utrecht University

The scientific goal of the network is to establish the next generation standard Geological Time Scale with unprecedented accuracy, precision, resolution and stability for the last 100 Myr through integration and intercalibration of state-of-the-art numerical dating. We subdivided the research programme on scientific grounds around three ‘time slices’ tasks: Neogene, Paleogene and Cretaceous.

The Neogene time scale is astronomically dated but this dating needs to be fine-tuned. Radio-isotopic dating of Neogene ash layers is challenging. Comparison with astronomical ages offers excellent opportunities for gaining insight into isotope systematics, such as potential mineral residence times (in U/Pb dating) and the age of mineral dating standards (40Ar/39Ar dating). Evidently, the outcome of the Neogene projects is crucial for the work carried out in the older, Paleogene and late Cretaceous intervals and thus for GTSnext as a whole.

The following positions are still available:

40Ar/39Ar dates for geomagnetic reversal boundaries of the last 3 Myr: what is

• their real age? (Roskilde University, Denmark)
  
• Intercalibrating U-Pb zircon ages of Miocene volcanic ashes with their astronomical and 40Ar/39Ar ages (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
  
• New radio-isotopic age constraints to tie floating Paleogene astrochronologies: what is causing hypothermals? (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
  
• Isotopic ages for the Eocene-Oligocene boundary: insights into the greenhouse-icehouse transition (NERC Isotope Geoscience Laboratory and University of Leicester, United Kingdom)
  
• The late Cretaceous time scale: new 40Ar/39Ar age constraints for astronomical tuning (Université Paris Sud XI, France)
  
• U/Pb dating and the integrated Cretaceous time scale: what is causing Oceanic Anoxic Events? (Wilhelms Universität Münster, Germany)

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants are not restricted to EU and associated countries, but must fulfil the Marie Curie ITN mobility rules (see http://www.earthtime-eu.eu/). They must also comply with the following selection criteria:

• MSc degree in Earth Sciences or equivalent giving access to post-graduate research study;
• Less than 4 years research experience after completion of Diploma/Master's degree;
• PhD has not previously been awarded.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Remuneration for each position will be in accordance with the regulations of the Marie Curie ITN scheme.

Salary: € 40.000 - € 53.000 gross per year including mobility allowance and depending on country.

DEADLINE

All positions stay open until filled, but should be filled no later than September 1st, 2009.

FURTHER DETAILS

http://applicaties.csc.uu.nl/uuvacature/detail.cfm?export=0&id=2746&taal=Engels

IMechE Postgraduate Research Scholarship Institution of Mechanical Engineer

For exceptional graduate students from an accredited mechanical engineering degree programme who wish to undertake further research in this discipline, the Institution is offering a number of postgraduate Research Scholarships in support of a scheme of work leading to the award of a doctorate such as a PhD, EngD or DPhil.

WHAT ARE THE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH?

• Full-time £6,500 per year
• Part-time Pro rata basis

The normal tenure will be three years full-time. If other periods are approved the total award will be sub-divided appropriately.

Annual renewal after the first year is conditional on satisfactory progress being made.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

The scholarships are open to students who:

• Are normally resident in the United Kingdom, who will commence their postgraduate degree in the next academic session.
• have chosen a research programme at a university.
• should be expecting or have already gained a first class or upper second class (2:1) honours degree accredited by the Institution.
• are supported in their applications by three referees:
  • One who can vouch for your academic abilities (normally your Undergraduate Personal Tutor or Head of Department).
  • One who can confirm your suitability to embark on the postgraduate programme you have chosen, and the likelihood of your success (typically the Supervisor of the Research or the Head of Department where the research will be undertaken).
  • One who can vouch for your character.
  • Referees should preferably be members of the Institution.

Read the full conditions of the scholarship.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Applications must be submitted by 1st August each year using the online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://www.imeche.org/

Endeavour Cheung Kong Research Fellowships Australian Government

The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating Asian countries to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards a Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research in their home country, in any field of study in Australia; and for Australian postgraduate and postdoctoral students to undertake short term research (4-6 months) towards a Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research in Australia, in any field of study, in participating Asian countries.

The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships aim to:

• enable high achieving scholars from Asia to undertake research in Australia and for Australians to undertake research in Asia
  
• further develop the social and economic environment of Asia and Australia
  
• strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and Asia
  
• showcase Australia’s educational sector

• strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Asia and Australia
  
• further develop Award Holders’ knowledge and skills in their fields of study
  
• build international linkages and networks.

AWARD BENEFITS

Funding	Amount
Travel Allowance	$AUD4,500
Establishment Allowance	$AUD4,000
Monthly Stipend (up to 6 months on a pro-rata basis)	$AUD2,500 per month
Total Award Value	Up to $AUD23,500

Health and travel insurance will be provided.

Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships do not provide funding to cover tuition fees.

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

Applicants for the Endeavour Cheung Kong Research Fellowships will be automatically considered for the Endeavour Research Fellowships. There is no need to submit a separate application for the Endeavour Research Fellowships.

WHO CAN APPLY

To be eligible for an Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship, applicants must:

• be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and physically resident in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
  
• have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement
  
• either be enrolled in a Masters degree or PhD course in your home country or have completed a PhD
  
• demonstrate English language proficiency
  
• have a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host institution. Information on Australian universities can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
  
• Award Holders must commence their approved program and Award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 are ineligible for an Award.
  
• Award Holders must spend a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 6 months at their host institution. The research project generally must be taken in one block; however it may be broken into two blocks in the same year. This must be clearly outlined at the time of application.

FURTHER DETAILS

http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/international_applicants/cheung_kong_research_fellowships.htm

PhD Position in Bioinformatics at the Center for Human Genetics ,Belgium

PhD position in bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, and cancer genomics at the Center for Human Genetics, Kuleuven
The Laboratory of Computational Biology together with the Laboratory for Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukemia have a joint position for a motivated PhD student interested in genomics and systems biology of cancer.

Research project
The PhD research will focus on high-throughput approaches to further decipher the leukemia genome and to identify novel oncogenic mutations or structural variations that may underlie tumorigenesis. Secondary interest goes out to variations in transcriptional networks and the characterization of the underlying cis-regulatory variations.

Available data include gene expression microarray data, GS FLX sequence data of candidate gene sets, and may even include full genome sequence data of multiple cancer patients. The challenge of this project is to handle large amounts of public and in-house genomic data and to use, benchmark, and develop state-of-the- art bioinformatics approaches, while maintaining a clear focus on important biological questions.



Profile
Master in Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Bio-engineering, or equivalent. The candidate we are seeking should have basic programming or bioinformatics skills, with a strong interest in high-throughput technologies and genomics. Having any of the following skills is a plus: linux, R/Bioconductor, Matlab, Perl, Java, MySQL, data mining, clustering, classification, modeling, (bio)statistics, genome browsers.

Environment
The successful applicant will be hosted by the Laboratory of Computational Biology, headed by Prof. Stein Aerts, and will be in close collaboration with The Laboratory for Molecular Pathogenesis of Leukemia, headed by Prof. Jan Cools. Both labs are part of the Center for Human Genetics at the Kuleuven.

Contact
Interested? Send your CV and motivation letter to stein.aerts@med.kuleuven.be

2 PhD Projects: The Centre for Software Analysis and Testing (CSAT), Swinburne Univ of Tech

Two PhD scholarships available
Two scholarships at about A$25K each per year for 3 years are now open and applications are invited. Applicants should have a Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent. The successful candidates are required to work on software testing projects related to metamorphic testing. Interested applicants please send cv to both Professor T.Y. Chen and Dr. Huai Liu( tychen@swin.edu.au and hliu@swin.edu.au). Applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be further contacted. There is no fixed deadline for applications. However, applications will be closed once the 2 scholarships were offered.

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/research/sat/opportunities.html