35 Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Physics at INFN, Italy

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR NON ITALIAN CITIZENS
IN THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH AREAS
THEORETICAL PHYSICS (N. 15)
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS (N. 20)

The INFN Fellowship Programme 2010/2011 offers 35 (thirtyfive) positions for non Italian citizens for research activity in theoretical (n. 15) or experimental physics (n. 20).
Fellowships are intended for young post-graduates who are under 35 years of age by November 15, 2010.

Each fellowship, initially, is granted for one year and then, may be extended for a second year.

The annual gross salary is EURO 28.000,00.

Round trip travel expenses from home country to the INFN Section or Laboratory will be reimbursed, also lunch tickets will be provided for working days.

Candidates should choose at least two of the following INFN sites, indicating their order of preference.

- INFN Laboratories:
Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati (Roma), Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso (L'Aquila), Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro (Padova), Laboratori Nazionali del Sud (Catania);

- INFN Sections in the universities of:
Bari, Bologna, Cagliari, Catania, Ferrara, Firenze, Genova, Lecce, Milano, Milano Bicocca, Napoli, Padova, Pavia, Perugia, Pisa, Roma La Sapienza, Roma Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, Torino, Trieste.

The research programs, must be focused on the research fields of the Section or Laboratory selected (http://www.infn.it).

Applications, in electronic form, must be sent to INFN no later than November 15, 2010.

To register, candidates must use the website http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/fellowships/

The application form requires:
• statement of research interests;
• curriculum vitae;
• three reference letters (specifyng name, surname and e-mail of each referee).
Theoretical fellowships must start from september to december 2011. Requests for starting earlier accepted.
Experimental fellowships must start no later than april 2011. Requests to posticipate
accepted.

ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI FISICA NUCLEARE
IL PRESIDENTE
(Prof. Roberto Petronzio)

http://www.infn.it/job/index.php?tipo=Borsa
http://www.ac.infn.it/personale/fellowships

2 PhD Positions in Mathematics at RICAM, Linz, Austria

website link:
http://www.ricam.oeaw.ac.at/people/page/sini/FWF-Project-Abstract.pdf

Two PhD positions at the Inverse Problems group in RICAM, Austria

Description of the positions
Two PhD positions are open in the group "Inverse Problems", at Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), Linz, Austria. These positions are part of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) project:[P22341-N18] "Electromagnetic Scattering by complex interfaces", led by Dr. M. Sini.
The starting date is estimated for September 1st 2010 or as soon as possible but not later than January 1st 2011. The positions are limited to three years. The research is funded according to the FWF salary guidelines. The starting gross income (approx. 1851.00 Euros) includes social security (pension), health care coverage, and unemployment benefits. Some additional funds will also be available for research purposes (conference participation, research visits abroad, etc.). The working language is English.

Requirements
For both the positions a Master's degree in fields related to the mathematical analysis of partial differential equations is required and an advanced knowledge in computational mathematics (as boundary finite elements) is highly appreciated.

Application material to be sent to mourad.sini@oeaw.ac.at
1. A detailled CV, describing yourself, your research interests, achievements etc.
2. The scanned images of the Master's degree certi¯cat as well as the academic transcripts.
3. Two letters of recommendation (one of them from your Master thesis advisor).

An abstract of the project
Scattering or boundary value problems for complex interfaces have at least two di®erent origins:
I. They are approximate models for penetrable obstacles where the material of the interior part of the obstacle is so highly reflecting and does allow only week absorbtion. Hence the transmission conditions across the interface of the obstacle are replaced by surface impedance type boundary conditions.
II. Artificial materials, distributed along the surface of the obstacle, are used to produce more (or less) scattering by the obstacle. These artificial materials are modeled by coefficients appearing in the 'modified' transmission conditions.
A complex interface is characterized by its location, its geometry and the material distributed in/on it.
We are interested in studying the inverse problems associated to these two situations for some models described by the Maxwell systems. We divide our study into two interdependent parts:
a.) Inverse problems, In this case, we are given exterior measurements (boundary or scattering measurements) and we want to reconstruct the unknown complex interface.
b.) Design problems. In this case, we know the (shape of the) obstacle and we want to design it in such a way to be more (or less, if needed) visible from exterior measurements. We are interested by designs using surface or body coatings.

More details can be found at http://www.ricam.oeaw.ac.at/people/page/sini/

PhD Fellowships in Applied Mathematics at Bielefeld University, Germany

website link:
http://igk.math.uni-bielefeld.de/fellowship-advertisement

The International Graduate College "Stochastics and Real World Models" Beijing-Bielefeld advertises fellowships for PhD students, starting Oct 1st, 2010

In the framework of an International Graduate College (International Research Training Group, supported by DFG) we offer fellowships for a PhD program starting October 1, 2010, for up to 3 years duration.

The program is organized by the Bielefeld University Mathematics Department in cooperation with the Departments of Economics and Physics, the research institutions IMW and BiBoS, and together with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing (partner institutions: IAM, AMSS, GUCAS). Doctorate degrees will be awarded by one of the three Departments of Bielefeld University.

The interdisciplinary training and research program is oriented towards the study of modern methods in Stochastics and their application in Physics and Economics. A structured course program will enable students to undertake research projects without undue delay. Lectures and courses by visiting scientists, as well as the exchange program with China, will further contribute to a broad and internationally viable education.

Graduates (Master level) from the aforementioned three fields with a pronounced interest in Mathematics and its interdisciplinary applications are encouraged to apply.
We are aiming to increase the proportion of female researchers in the college; given parity with respect to all other relevant criteria, female applicants will receive preferential treatment in the fellowship awarding decisions.
Candidates with physical disabilities who fulfill the abovementioned criteria are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: August 13, 2010. Post-deadline applications may possibly also be considered.

Please submit PDF files of
* your completed application form (including the names and contact data two possible referees) along with
* your CV,
* copies of your diplomas and certificates,
* a sketch of your research interests, and
* possibly your written work (papers, theses, etc.),

to

Prof. Dr. Michael Röckner
Fakultät für Mathematik
Universität Bielefeld

Email: roeckner@MATH
(CC: nicole.zimmermann@UNI)

(MATH is short for math.uni-bielefeld.de; UNI is short for uni-bielefeld.de)

13 PhD Positions in Applied Statistics at Univ. of Goettingen, Germany

website link:
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/156593.html

The Centre for Statistics at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is currently inviting applications for

13 PhD Positions (75 % E 13 TV-L; 3 years) in Statistics and their Fields of Application

within the Research Training Group (RTG 1644) on "Scaling Problems in Statistics" funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG).

The highly interdisciplinary Research Training Group aims at the solution of current questions in the areas of agricultural economics, genetics, ecology, econometrics and remote sensing by means of statistical methods, and at the development of the latter. It distinguishes itself through a structured graduation program, joint supervision, and a study program consisting of methodologically oriented lectures and interdisciplinary research seminars.

The Research Training Group involves the Institutes for
Mathematical Stochastics (Schlather, Sturm),
Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (Brümmer, von Cramon-Taubadel),
Agroecology (Scherber, Tscharntke),
Animal Breeding and Genetics (Simianer),
Ecosystem Modelling (Meyer, Wiegand),
Forest Inventory and Remote Sensing (Kleinn),
Genetic Epidemiology (Bickeböller),
Statistics and Econometrics (Sperlich),
and the Courant Research Centre on Poverty, Equity and Growth in Developing Countries (Krivobokova).
For details on project subjects see Reseach.

Successful applicants hold a master degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economy, Ecological Sciences, Genetics, Animal Breeding, Forestry, or a related field with a high interest in statistical methodologies and interdisciplinary work.

The University of Göttingen actively seeks to foster career opportunities for female scholars and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Candidates with disabilities who are equally qualified for the position will receive special consideration.

Applications can be uploaded online by June 30th, 2010. The interviews are intended to take place on July 12th and 13th, 2010.

For more information please contact Prof. Martin Schlather (schlather@math.uni-goettingen.d ).

Beasiswa SLTP/SLTA, Pesantren Darunnajah 2

GRATIS belajar tanpa biaya! Untuk siapa saja, beasiswa penuh sampai lulus. Baik yang mampu atau yang kurang mampu ekonominya siapapun bisa. Pesantren Darunnajah Cipining memberikan kesempatan sebesar-besarnya kepada siapapun yang ingin belajar di Pesantren ini dengan memberikan Beasiswa Penuh. Tidak ada persyaratan khusus untuk mendapatkan beasiswa ini. Hanya bermodalkan kesiapan untuk menghafal Al-Qur’an selama belajar di Pesantren, Anda dapat mendaftarkan Putra-putri anda sekarang juga.


Adapun ketentuan-ketentuan yang harus dipenuhi selaku Calon Penerima Beasiswa Tahfidz Al-Qur’an adalah sebagai Berikut:

1. Siap untuk menghafal Al-Qur’an 30 Juz selama masa belajar.
2. Siap Belajar di TMI Pesantren Darunnajah Cipining sampai Tamat
3. Siap Mentaati Aturan-aturan yang berlaku di Pesantren
4. Siap Mencapai Target Hafalan yang ditetapkan setiap Semester (Rata-rata 3 juz/semester)
5. Siap melengkapi dan menyempurnakan hafalan yang ditargetkan dalam semester tersebut, sebelum naik kejenjang/kelas yang lebih tinggi
6. Siap untuk tidak menerima Raport, Ijazah dan Surat-surat Penting lainnya bila keluar sebelum selesai Target 30 Juz

Kesempatan ini juga bisa dinikmati oleh Calon Santri yang sudah hafal beberapa Juz dari Al-Qur’an, dengan ketentuan siap melanjutkan hafalannya hingga selesai. Demikian juga bagi yang sudah hafal 30 Juz, bisa langsung belajar bersama santri-satri lainnya.


Belajar Mencintai Al-Quran Sejak Dini

Bagaimana jika ditengah jalan Santri tersebut tidak sanggup melanjutkan hafalannya dan ingin Pindah ke Program TMI/MTs/SMP/MA/SMK yang tidak harus menghafal Al-Qur’an? Tentu saja bisa! Santri tersebut bisa melanjutkan studinya di salah satu jenjang tersebut diatas, Seperti Santri lainnya, ia membayar uang pangkal dan bulanan yang berlaku pada saat pindah kekelas baru.

Apakah ada ikatan? Apakah ada kewajiban atau tugas lain saat Santri Tamat dari Pesantren? Jawabannya, Tidak. Setelah Santri tersebut menyelesaikan Studinya, ia dapat melanjutkan pendidikan ke Perguruan Tinggi mana saja, atau mau langsung bekerja, atau kembali kekampung halaman untuk memberikan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, yang jelas Tugas Pesantren sudah selesai memberikan Pelayanan Pendidikan Terbaik, selanjutnya tinggal mengamalkan Ilmu atau menambahkannya lagi.

Bahkan Pimpinan Pesantren ingin, Alumni-alumni yang mengambil Program Beasiswa Penuh 100% ini untuk melanjutkan Pendidikan di Luar Negeri. Seperti di al-Azhar, Kairo Mesir. Menyusul Alumni-alumni Darunnajah Cipining yang sudah lebih dulu belajar di Negeri Piramida tersebut. Biayanya Gratis, Malah diberikan Uang Saku setiap bulannya. Ini Kesempatan Emas, sampaikan pada Saudara-saudara dan orang terdekat anda. Segera berkunjung ke Pesantren Darunnajah.


PESANTREN DARUNNAJAH 2 CIPINING BOGOR
Alamat : Jl Argapura Kotak Pos 1 Cipining Cigudeg Bogor
Website : http://darunnajah-cipining.com


Bisa Telepon / SMS Langsung Kesini:
Panitia Murid Baru: 08567624377, 085714128744
Telp/SMS Pendidikan: 08159297063, 085218426324
Sekretaris: 085714873135, 085664456310
Keuangan: 085885501228, 081311206287


KABAR BAIK INI SANGAT DISARANKAN UNTUK DISEBARLUASKAN

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) 2011-2012

Doctoral Program

• 2010(October Admissions) Doctoral Program
• 2011(April Admissions) Doctoral Program

INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ENERGY SCIENCE

Outline of International Docotral Program, Graduate School of Energy Science

• Outline of International Doctoral Program
• Guidelines for Applicants for 2011 IDP
• List of Research Field Keywords
• Profile - Graduate School of Energy Science

Application Forms for 2011 enrollement to be uploaded in October
c.f. Application Forms for 2010 International Doctoral Program

• APPLICATION FORM, Graduate School of Energy Science (WORD, PDF )
• NOTES FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS (WORD, PDF)
• APPLICATION FOR JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP (WORD , PDF) *Please print BOTH SIDES.
• APPLICATION FOR JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP　【Field of Study and Study Program】 (WORD , PDF)
• CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH (PDF)

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY SCIENCE COURSE (Master's Program)

PhD Position in Aerodynamics and Flow Technology at German Aerospace Center

PhD student position (TVöD 13/2) : Aerodynamics and Flow Technology

The Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Braunschweig, Germany, offers a PhD student position (TVöD 13/2) for research activities in the field of flow solver developments.

Description of activities:
An internationally recognized junior-scientists group in the C²A²S²E² department of the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology works on the development of the flow solver PADGE for compressible flows based on discontinuous Galerkin (DG) methods. Currently, the focus is on efficient solver algorithms for discretisations of higher order, on error estimation with respect to aerodynamic force coefficients and on various refinement strategies. Turbulent flows are based on the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and the Wilcox-k model.



The PhD candidate will work on the further development of turbulent flow simulations in the PADGE code. The tasks of the PhD candidate include:
- the development of new discretizations of turbulent boundary conditions for the RANS-kω equations.
- the analysis of the solution behaviour close to turbulent boundary layers,
- the development of a DG discretization of the RANS-k-SST equations as well as
- the development of a DG discretization of a Reynolds stress model (RSM).

This includes the consideration of special aspects related to discretizations of higher order and local mesh refinement. The new methods shall be applied to realistic aerodynamic test cases.

Parts of these developments could also be worked on in the framework of a diploma or master thesis and could then be continued as PhD thesis.

Requirement profile
Favoured qualifications:
1. Experience in finite element methods
2. Experience in C++ programming
3. Experience in numeric flow simulation

Minimum qualification:
1. Degree (MSc, MEng or equivalent) in the field of mathematics, scientific computing or aerospace engineering
2. Good knowlegde in computational applied mathematics
3. Basic knowledge in C or C++ programming
4. Basic knowledge in finite element methods
5. Furthermore, we expect the ability to work in a team and good English skills, both spoken and written. The position is limited to 3 years and could be assigned immediately.

Contact
Dr. Ralf Hartmann
DLR (German Aerospace Center)
Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology
Lilienthalplatz 7
38108 Braunschweig
Germany

Tel.: +49 (5 31) 2 95 - 33 31
E-Mail: Ralf.Hartmann@dlr.de
Internet: www.dlr.de/as

Scholarships for International Students at University of Akron College of Business Administration

The University of Akron College of Business Administration offers numerous scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, including full tuition scholarships.

A high percentage of Fulbright applicants are admitted and receive these scholarships, valued up to $40,000/year. The GMAT may be deferred for Fulbright scholars. Students may be admitted on the condition that they take the exam within their first semester of study.

UA is proud to have hosted nearly 40 Fulbright, Amideast and USAID students in the past eleven years. They have studied masters degree programs in the areas of e-business, accounting, finance, management, international business, marketing, health care, supply chain, information systems, human resources and taxation. THe Fulbright/Amideast and USAID students contribute to the growth of the rest of our student body and we contribute to their growth as individuals.



Akron was ranked one of the Princeton Review`s Best 301 Business Schools in 2010 and our undergraduate programs were ranked in the top 100 business programs in Business Week`s 2010 publication. A is one of 167 business schools worldwide that has all of its programs, including Accounting, accredited by AACSB. We offer extraordinary opportunities to participate in hands-on, cross-functional, entrepreneurial team projects such as Austin BioInnovation Projects, Business Plan and Case competitions.

Akron is located in a hub of business activity with Fortune 1000 companies headquartered in the Akron area including The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Progressive Insurance, Eaton Corporation, Parker Hannifin, Sherwin Williams, Key Corp., Timken, FirstEnergy, J.M. Smucker, A. Schulman, Lubrizol and Medical Mutual of Ohio. Top ranked Health Care Systems in our area include the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Rainbow Babies & Children=92s Hospitals, Summa Health Systems, Akron Children=92s Hospital and Akron General Medical Center.

For more information on academic programs:
http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/index.dot

For scholarship information:
http://www.uakron.edu/cba/cba-home/student-resources/scholarships/index.dot

Contact:
Myra Weakland, MBA
Assistant Director
University of Akron College of Business
Email: myra1@uakron.edu

Call for Applications For Fellows Year 2011-2012

What is the API Fellowships Program?

It is a fellowships program that provides a grant to successful applicants to carry out a project during the fellowship period of one month to one year in a country or countries (currently confined to Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand).

API Mission Statement

Public Intellectuals are those—academics, researchers, media professionals, artists, creative writers, NGO activists, social workers, public servants and others with moral authority—who are committed to working for the betterment of society by applying their professional knowledge, wisdom and experience.

The Nippon Foundation Fellowships for Asian Public Intellectuals (API Fellowships Program) is designed to stimulate the creation of a pool of such intellectuals in the region. They aim to promote mutual learning among Asian public intellectuals and to contribute to the growth of public spaces in which effective responses to regional needs can be generated.

What are API Senior Fellowships and API Fellowships? (Categories of Fellowships)

The fellowships are offered under two categories: API Senior Fellowships and API Fellowships.

The API Senior Fellowships are meant for those with an established track record as a public intellectual and who are at least 40 years of age, as of August 31, 2010. The fellowship period should be a minimum of one month to a maximum of twelve months in up to four of the countries participating in the API Fellowships Program (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand).

The API Fellowships are for those under 40 years of age as of August 31, 2010. The fellowship period should be a minimum of four months to a maximum of twelve months in one or two of the countries participating in the API Fellowships Program (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand).

For both categories, the fellowship period must be continuous and the minimum period of visit to a project country is one month and cannot include the native country or country of residence.

What can I do as a project?

The project may take several forms: a research paper, a film, a series of journalistic articles, data gathering, building networks, a work of art, etc.; but it must fulfill the following three conditions:

It must NOT be part of your regular employment output;

It must contribute to the goals of the API Fellowships Program, and must fit in with the API themes (please refer to below);

It must have a tangible output (a research paper, a film, a photo essay, etc.).

The project must be carried out in one or more of the API Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand), but NOT in your native country or country of residence.

While Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam have become members of the API Fellowships Program from 2010 and Fellowships have been awarded to applicants from these countries, these three countries are not as yet available as the country(ies) to conduct projects.

You will need to identify one institution as the Host Institution in the country or countries where you will be going to on your project. The Host Institution will be your institution of affiliation for your fellowship period in the country.

The fellowship can start anytime on or after July 1, 2011 and ends on or by July 31, 2012. You must complete your project within this period.

Who can apply?

Anyone involved in the production and exchange of knowledge or ideas in line with the goals of the API Fellowships Program can apply. This includes academics, researchers, media professionals, artists, writers, NGO workers, social workers, public servants, and others who work for the betterment of society.

You will need sufficient knowledge of the English language to conduct your project and to share the results with the wider audience afterwards.


General eligibility for both the API Senior and API Fellowships

Applicants must hold the nationality or proper residence status of one of the five Participating Countries and reside in the country (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand) at the time of the application;

Applicants must attend the interview at the designated date and place;

Applicants must propose research projects and/or professional activities which start after July 1, 2011 and should be completed on or by the end of July 2012;

Applicants must have a basic knowledge of English or a language/s spoken in the country/ies where the proposed research project and/or professional activities are conducted; and

Applicants must be based in the region/country and will continue to be so in the future.

When selected, they must attend the orientation in February/March 2011. Absence from the orientation may cause for the cancellation of the selection.

Eligibility for the API Senior Fellowships

In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Senior Fellowships must:

Be 40 years of age or more as of August 31, 2010 (exceptions may be made);

Have the ability and experience to conduct research projects and/or professional activities in the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) other than his/her native country or country of residence;

Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to four of the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand), but in a country/ies other than in the applicant's native country or country of residence;

Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a continuous period of between one to 12 months; and

Have the ability, influence, and means to disseminate the results of their research projects and/or professional activities.

Eligibility for the API Fellowships:

In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Fellowships must:

Be under the age of 40 as of August 31, 2010 (exceptions may be made);

Have the ability and desire to engage in research projects and/or professional activities in the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) other than his/her native or country of residence;

Have a strong potential to contribute to their field in the future;

Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a consecutive period of between four to 12 months; and

Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to two of the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand), but in a country/ies other than the applicant's native country or country of residence.

What are the goals of the API Fellowships Program?

The API Fellowships Program aims to:

Create and nurture a community of public intellectuals in Asia;

Promote mutual learning among Asian public intellectuals; and

Contribute to the growth of public spaces in which effective responses to regional needs can be generated.

In selecting Fellows, the API Fellowships Program will favor those whose projects address critical issues in the region, use creative and multidisciplinary approaches, and have some element of advocacy.

What are the API themes for this year?

Changing Identities and Their Social, Historical, and Cultural Contexts
e.g., the use of historical memory in building regional and national identities; the construction of cultural majorities and minorities; the role of the media and the arts; the dynamics of cultural encounter; the performance of gender, religion, and class roles.

Reflections on the Human Condition and the Search for Social Justice
e.g., the distribution of political rights; economic and physical security; the management of social change; the marginalization of peripheral populations; human interaction with the environment.

Globalization: Structures, Processes, and Alternatives
e.g., the use of historical memory in building regional and national identities; the construction of cultural majorities and minorities; the role of the media and the arts; the dynamics of cultural encounter; the performance of gender, religion, and class roles

What is the API Community?

The API Community consists of (1) all recipients of the API Senior Fellowships or the API Fellowships, who have finished their fellowship activities and participated in the API Regional Workshop, and (2) everyone involved in the API Fellowships Program as selection members, Program Directors, and Coordinators. This growing community now numbers more than 270 individuals of varied backgrounds, but with a shared commitment. Members meet in local and cross-country functions, as well as through informal networks and collaborative projects at the national and the regional levels.

What does the API Fellowships Program provide?

A stipend and housing allowance during the fellowship period. The amount varies by country and the length of the fellowship.

International transportation costs for one round trip.

Domestic transportation allowance.

Research allowance to cover computer costs, field expenses, books, translation fees, etc.

Travel insurance during the fellowship period.

How are API Fellows chosen?

In each Participating Country (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand), there is a selection committee comprised of established public intellectuals. This committee evaluates all the applications, invites a shortlist for interview, and sends its recommendations to an International Selection Committee which makes the final decision. Currently, there are a maximum of six Fellowships for each country per year. The selection procedure is confidential.

What is the schedule for the selection process?

The application period is from July 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010.

Interviews will take place in September/October 2010.
Note: There will be no make-up interview if the applicant is not able to attend the interview on the designated date. Therefore, those who cannot be present on the interview day will be automatically dropped from the selection process.

The results will be announced in February 2011.

Selected Fellows will be required:

To attend the orientation in February/March 2011.

To carry out the project between the time frame of July 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012.

To attend the annual API Regional Workshop to be held in November 2012.

To present the results of the project through papers and other materials.

To disseminate the results of the project to a wider audience, whenever possible.

To submit a final Workshop Paper for publication after the API Regional Workshop

By fulfilling all commitments above, you will become a member of the API Community. You will be expected to participate in the various activities of the Community, and you will have opportunities to apply for post-fellowship programs.

Where do I apply?

Apply to the Partner Institution in your native country or country of residence. Click here to get further details on Partner Institutions.

Please click your native country or country of residence to download the application brochures:

Applicants from Indonesia

Applicants from Japan

(Uploaded on June 11, 2010. Pls. also visit API Japan website for more information)

Applicants from Malaysia

Applicants from the Philippines

Applicants from Thailand (Uploaded on June 11, 2010)
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Application materials must consist of the following:

1. Application Form and Datasheet
(Please download it and type-in. To download the form, please click your native country or country of residence below.)

Application form and datasheet for applicants from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

Application form and datasheet for applicants from Japan (Pls. also visit API Japan website for more information)

Application form and datasheet for applicants from Thailand (Uploaded on June 11, 2010)
Note: For applicants from Thailand, it is required to submit your application materials both in English and Thai.

2. A Covering Letter
Your covering letter with a brief introduction of yourself and details as to why you are applying for the API Fellowships Program.

3. A Full Curriculum Vitae
Your curriculum vitae written in English. It should not be more than three pages in length and should contain details on your education, professional career, publications, and achievements.

4. A Project Proposal
Your project proposal addressing the following questions (written in 5 pages or less in total):

(1) Why are you applying for the API Fellowships Program?

(2) Who are "public intellectuals" in your definition?

(3) What is your project? Please answer in detail.

(4) Why do you want to carry out this project?

(5) Why are you the right person to do this project? (Mention relevant previous experience.)

(6) How are you going to do it? (Methodology)

(7) What will the outputs of your project be (Research paper, video, performance, etc.) and how will you disseminate them?

(8) How will your project contribute to the goals of API?

(9) What are your past achievements and future plans as a public intellectual (organization,advocacy, publications, etc.)? How will this Fellowship help you?

5. Two Reference Letters
Two reference letters with the original signatures of the referees. If these are not in English, you must provide an English translation. These letters should be addressed to the API Fellowships Program, and should have been written within three months before the deadline for submission.

Please note!

You may NOT apply for an API Fellowship for a project in your own country or country of residence. While Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam have become members of API, these three countries are not yet available for the conduct of projects.

You must type the application. Hand-written applications cannot be processed.

Project proposals written by persons other than the applicant himself/herself are not acceptable.

Any form of plagiarism in the project proposal is also strictly prohibited.

Please take careful note of the projects conducted by Fellows in previous years, which you can find from the API website (http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/profile.php). Try to avoid doing a project that is overly similar to any one of them.

You need to identify a Host Institution in the country or counties where you will be going to on your project.

Any misrepresentations made willfully or otherwise, may cause for the revocation of the Fellowship grant at any time.

Regular MS/PhD SEARCA Scholarship

Regular MS/PhD Scholarships

About the Scholarship

This graduate scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia's agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.

The program provides support for advanced studies leading to the MS and PhD degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related fields. SEARCA aims to prepare highly qualified professionals working in agricultural and rural development for positions of leadership in SEAMEO member countries.

As of School Year 2009/2010, SEARCA has granted 1,250 scholarships, of which 1,056 study programs (448 PhD, 608 MS) had been completed.

Over the decades, the Graduate Study Program has expanded its scope to include institutional development and networking activities and services to enhance graduate education in the region. SEARCA also provides services for administration of scholarship funds under the sponsorship of institutions other than SEAMEO.

PhD Research Scholarship

About the Scholarship

Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:

1. Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;


2. Produce quality research papers for publication; and


3. Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.
   

Eligibility for the Grant

Any graduate student who is a citizen of any of the 11 SEAMEO member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.

The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

The application requirements are:

1. Filled out Application Form (see below);
   
2. Letter of application for the research scholarship;
   
3. Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
   
4. Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
   
5. Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
   
6. Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
   
7. Curriculum vitae;
   
8. Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
   
9. Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Editha C. Cedicol
Manager
Graduate Scholarship Department
SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines

http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/phdresearch.html

http://www.searca.org/web/e_library/forms/phd_app_form_07.pdf

http://www.searca.org/web/e_library/forms/phd_res_scho_invitation_to_apply2009.pdf

http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/degree/index.html

http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/forms/SEARCA_scholarship_2011-12_invitation.pdf

http://www.searca.org/web/e_library/forms/GSD-SEARCA_App_Form_06_ed.pdf

Vacant positions for PhD researchers in statistics at Department of Mathematics of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Vacant positions for PhD researchers in statistics

At the Statistics Section of the Department of Mathematics of the Katholieke

Universiteit Leuven there are vacancies for two Ph.D. positions. The candidates

work towards a PhD degree in Sciences, orientation Statistics. Suitable candidates

have a very strong interest in statistics (in all its aspects: theory, applications, im-

plementation). The applicants are offered a stimulating working environment and

will be part of a very dynamic group of researchers conducting research on a high

international level.

There are two positions available:

PhD researcher in non-parametric and semi-parametrics statistics.

Among recent research topics covered by the team are, for example: flexible

modeling of functions via local polynomial fitting, splines or other regular-

ization techniques, modeling dependencies via copulas and the development

of methods for statistical inference, testing procedures and the selection of

smoothing parameters, variable selection in additive models and varying coef-

ficient models. For more information, contact Prof. I. Gijbels

(irene.gijbels@wis.kuleuven.be; Tel: +32-(0)16-322018).

PhD researcher in robust and computational statistics.

Examples of research on this topic can be found at http://wis.kuleuven.be/stat/robust

For more information, contact Prof. P. Rousseeuw (peter.rousseeuw@wis.kuleuven.be)

or Prof. M. Hubert (mia.hubert@wis.kuleuven.be; Tel: +32-(0)16-322023).

These research positions also require teaching duties (up to 4 hours weekly).

The candidates are expected to learn Dutch within two years. The position starts

September 1, 2010 (or later). The contract is for two years with a possible extension

for another two years (after positive evaluation).

The deadline for application is May 29, 2010 (or later, until the positions are

filled).

Online application via: http://phd.kuleuven.be/set (and further clicking on Depart-

ment of Mathematics, and Section of Statistics).

PhD Position in Cellular Imaging at University of Antwerpen

PhD position for 1 + 3 yrs focusing on Cellular Imaging
BIO IMAGING LAB, a small animal imaging group focusing on MRI and BLI with the following instruments:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging:
7T Pharmascan
9.4T BioSpec horizontal bore MRI system
7T 16cm Pharmascan (available end 2010)

Optical Imaging:
Bioluminescence camera
Fluorescence camera

As one of the forerunners in imaging research our group has a broad spectrum of interest. This position will be related to our expertise in Neurodegeneration and regeneration which includes research into:
Neurogenesis
Stem cell research
Neuroplasticity



This position will be in close collaboration with the Electron Microscopy for Materials Science lab (EMAT). Here the following equipment will be available:
1 scanning electron microscope
1 dual beam FIB
6 transmission electron microscopes (TEM)

The most advanced TEM, will be of crucial importance for this project and is unique in Europe. The microscope is a double lens corrected instrument working at voltages between 50 and 300 kV and achieving a resolution of 50 pm. It also has a monochromator to lower the energy resolution to about 150 meV.

Job description
Combining small animal MRI using contrast agents and/or nanoparticles for stem cell research and nerve fiber tracing with advanced EM tools to simultaneously image cellular ultrastructure and localization of nanoparticles. The aim of this project is to get a better comprehension of the cell-nanoparticle interactions.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a clear focus on research. The candidate should hold a Master in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Bio Engineer or a similar degree (M2 students can also apply).

For more information please contact one of the people below.
To apply send letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:

Prof. Dr. Annemie Van der Linden
BioImaging lab
University of Antwerpen
Department of Biomedical Sciences
e-mail annemie.vanderlinden@ua.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 3 265 3230
Middelheimcampus
G.V.125- Groenenborgerlaan 171
2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
webhost.ua.ac.be/biomag/

Prof. Dr. Sara Bals
University of Antwerpen
Dept. Fysica
e-mail sara.bals@ua.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 3 265 3284
Middelheimcampus
G.U.432 Groenenborgerlaan 171
2020 Antwerpen, Belgium

Dr. Peter Ponsaerts
Hematologie
University of Antwerpen
e-mail peter.ponsaerts@ua.ac.be
Phone: (+32) 3 265 2428
Campus Drie Eiken
D.T.117 Universiteitsplein 1
2610 Wilrijk, Belgium

[Poland] MSc Student in `Coherently Prepared Media – Novel Properties and Applications` at Jagiellonian University

Stipend offer nr 4/Team/10
Position: MSc student in for Quantum-state engineering in `Coherently Prepared Media – Novel Properties and Applications` project

Number of stipends: 1
Institution: Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University
Maximum period of stipend agreement: 1 year
Position starts on: 01.09.2010
Stipend`s amount: 1000 zł /month
Pension insurance: no

Key responsibilities include:
Quantum-state superpositions are often employed as qubits in quantum information. For their successful application in is essential to lengthen the coherence times, and have versatile methods of controlling the state of such superpositions by external electromagnetic fields. The propose of the project is to develop such methods. In particular, superpositions of specific atomic magnetic sublevels will be required with well determined quantum numbers and symmetric properties which will offer new ways of performing quantum operations on such states. Experimental methods of unambiguous detection of such states by optical methods will also be developed within the project.



Application deadline: 25 June 2010

Profile of candidates:
1. completion of at least 3rd year (BSc level) in physics, material science, advanced materials or related fields,
2. good scores in atomic, optical physics and in quantum mechanics,
3. strong motivation for research work,
4. teamwork ability,
5. good command of English.

Required documents:
- covering letter,
- curriculum vitae,
- reference letter,

We offer:
1. possibility of completing the MSc requirements,
2. access to modern experimental apparatus,
3. work in a dynamic team, participation in edge-cutting research and international exchange,
4. prospects for future research with the team (PhD study),
5. stipend (1 000 PLN per month) for about a year,

For more details about the position please visit: www.if.uj.edu.pl/team

Principal Investigator: Prof. Wojciech Gawlik
Candidates fulfilling the requirements send required documents to Prof. Wojciech Gawlik with `TEAM application form` in a Subject line.
Address for applications: gawlik@uj.edu.pl

Closing date: 25.06.2010

Please include in your offer:
`In accordance with the personal data protection act from 29 th August 1997, I hereby agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for recruitment purposes`.

The granting institution may seek to contact the best candidates only

5 PhD Studentships at York St. John University, UK

Research PhD Studentships

The University invites applications for four competitively awarded fully-funded full time research studentships, to commence 1 October 2010.

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:

Film: Theory/Analysis/Production – Dr Robert Edgar-Hunt

Theatre and Performance: Theory/Analysis/Production/

Reception – Dr Matthew Reason

Developing awareness of English as a Lingua Franca in TESOL – Dr Chris Hall

Creativity and Education – Dr Kathy Ring

Developing a client-informed counselling approach for victims of domestic violence - Dr Lynne Gabriel

The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry a bursary of £13,800 per annum. Studentships will be renewed annually, subject to suitable academic progress, for a maximum of 3 years.

Further details of individual studentships click on the link above.

Applications should be made using the YSJU Research Studentship application form:

Download the YSJU Research Studentship application form available here »

For general research degree queries contact:

E:graduatecentre@yorksj.ac.uk

T:01904 876753

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.

Closing date for applications is 16 July 2010

http://w3.yorksj.ac.uk/research/research-studentships.aspx

National Humanities Center Fellowship

Research Triangle Park, N.C. The National Humanities Center announces the appointment of 36 Fellows for the academic year 2010-11. These leading scholars will come to the Center from the faculties of 19 colleges and universities in 17 states and from 7 institutions in 6 other nations—Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, Portugal, and The United Kingdom. Chosen from 442 applicants, they represent more than 20 fields of humanistic scholarship, including history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, art history, Asian studies, classics, Islamic studies, Judaic studies, and musicology. Each Fellow will work on an individual research project and will have the opportunity to share ideas in seminars, lectures, and conferences at the Center.

These newly appointed Fellows will constitute the thirty-third class of resident scholars to be admitted since the Center opened in 1978. Geoffrey Harpham, Director of the National Humanities Center, said, "I look forward to welcoming the Fellows of 2010-11 and to learning from them. They represent an exciting range of studies in the humanities."

The National Humanities Center will award nearly $1,300,000 in individual fellowship grants to enable scholars to take leave from their normal academic duties and pursue research at the Center. This funding is made possible by the Center's endowment, by grants from the Florence Gould Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and by contributions from alumni of the Center.

The National Humanities Center, located in the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, is a privately incorporated independent institute for advanced study in the humanities. Since 1978 the Center has awarded fellowships to scholars in the humanities, whose work at the Center has resulted in the publication of more than 1,200 books in all fields of humanistic study. The Center also sponsors programs to strengthen the teaching of the humanities in secondary and higher education.

Contact detail: kent@nationalhumanitiescenter.org

Moreinfo: http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/newsrel2010/prfells201011a.htm

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Ananda Setiyo Ivannanto

A Wing International
Media and Public Relations Executive
Global Business Development Department
http://www.awing-i.com

Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
Bachelor of Business Administration in Asia Pacific Management
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
http://www.apu.ac.jp

Ph.D. Studentship Statistical methods in the economic evaluation of health interventions

Ph.D. Studentship, October 2010 start:

>> Statistical methods in the economic evaluation of health interventions <<

We have one three or four-year studentship joint funded by the MRC and the University of Bristol, to allow study of statistical methods in the economic evaluation of health interventions.

Two possible projects, to be supervised by Drs Chris Metcalfe & Will Hollingworth:

[1] The net benefit regression framework for estimating cost effectiveness in randomised controlled trials.

Incremental net benefit is a measure of cost-effectiveness that can be estimated using standard regression models. Consequently there is the potential to take those statistical methods developed within the regression framework and apply them to cost-effectiveness analysis. For example, it may be possible to obtain an unbiased estimate of cost-effectiveness in those patients who adhere to their allocated treatment, and to obtain accurate standard errors for data collected in cluster randomised trials.

[2] Optimising the statistical precision of economic evaluations conducted alongside randomised controlled trials.

The sample sizes of randomised controlled trials are almost always based on achieving statistical power for comparisons of clinical outcome rather than comparisons of cost-effectiveness. It is often assumed that randomised controlled trials are severely underpowered on economic outcomes, but there is little empirical evidence to substantiate this. Potential elements of this project include a post hoc examination of statistical power to detect an important difference in cost-effectiveness in published trials, and a prospective study predicting statistical precision in cost-effectiveness estimates based on pilot cost-effectiveness data.


The successful applicant will be based at the School of Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol, and will work within the MRC funded ConDuCT hub for clinical trials methodology research. The four-year studentship allows a year of training in clinical trials research for a student moving from a different area of application.

For more details and the application procedure please see the ConDuCT Ph.D. programme prospectus, available under “Other funding opportunities” on our postgraduate opportunities web page:

<http://www.epi.bris.ac.uk/postgrad/pg.htm>

Please get your application to us by Tuesday 6th July to ensure an October 2010 start. Later applications will be considered if the studentship is still available.

Internship Opportunity at Save the Children

International NGO Save the Children membuka program magang di Sumatra Barat untuk mahasiswa tingkat akhir atau fresh graduates.

Selengkapnya:

Internship Opportunity Announcement

with

Save the Children in Indonesia

July – December 2010

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We are 29 national organizations working together to deliver program in more than 120 countries around the world. Our mission is to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need. Currently for its Disaster Risk Reduction project in Pariaman, West Sumatra, Save the Children has an internship program for 6 months (1 July – 31 December 2010).

Background

Following an earthquake in West Sumatra on 30 September 2009, Save the Children mounted a large-scale response, and following the response starting from 1 February 2010 Save the Children has a 12-month Disaster Risk Reduction program. The program aims to strengthen community capacity on disaster risk reduction in order to increase resilience and reduce the impact of disasters on children and their communities through behavioral change approach implemented at both the schools and community levels using community-based, child-centered, and child-led approaches.

Requirements

The internship program will need 3 interns with minimum requirements as follow:

· Final-year university students

· Excellent writing and communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia.

· Knowledge of computer application such as MS Word, Excel.

· Proven experience on community engagement activity

· Excellent in social and in interpersonal skills

· Very strong communication skills

Please read the attached TOR for detail information.

How to apply

Applicants can submit a cover letter, resume and short proposal on selected topic directly to tpanggabean@savechildren.org and mhardjoko@savechildren.org. Please write “Internship program” in the subject of the email. Closing date for application is 10 (ten) days after this announcement, however due to urgent need, applications and proposals will be reviewed on a daily basis, while candidates might be interviewed and position might be filled before the closing date.

Open House: University of Twente, the Netherlands

Do you want to come to The Netherlands (Holland) to do a Master or PhD? Have you ever heard about University of Twente (UT) and Institute of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)?

Come and join us in UT-ITC Open House, on:

Date & time

- Tuesday June 29: 10.00-16.00h
- Wednesday June 30: 10.00-16.00h
- Thursday July 1: 10.00-16.00h
- Friday July 2: 10.00-16.00h
- Saturday July 3: 10.00-14.00h

Place

Lawangwangi Arts & Science Estate
Jl. Dago Giri 99, Warung Caringin, Mekarwangi
Bandung 40391


There you will get full information about:
- University of Twente/ITC and Holland
- English taught study programmes www.graduate.utwente.nl/choose/
- Scholarship opportunities
- Meet alumni of UT-ITC

For more information, please contact us through email address: support@ut-iso.org or fill out the on-line registration form on http://ut-iso.org/

See you all there!

Postdoc and Junior-researcher Positions in Semantic Search, Linked Data, and Adaptive Web

Postdoc and Junior-researcher Positions in Semantic Search, Linked Data, and Adaptive Web

The Web Information Systems group in TU Delft (Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands) concentrates in its research on large-scale information systems, specifically information systems that involve Web and Semantic Web technology. Main topics in the group's research activities are:

- engineering and science of the adaptive web, including semantics-based adaptation and personalization,
- semantic search and retrieval,
- semantic integration and linked data.

The objective is the development of and experimentation with techniques for semantic search, creation and use of linked data, and adaptive web applications. Candidates should have a solid background in Computer Science or related disciplines and be interested in Web and Semantic Web technology. They should have good communicative skills in English, both in speaking and in writing, and candidates are expected to realize research ideas in terms of software tools. Applications are invited for Postdoc positions as well as Junior-researcher positions on one or more of the above topics. The group offers the chance to perform high-quality and cutting-edge research in an international environment. Successful candidates will work in European and/or national projects, in close collaboration with the members of the WIS group.

The position of postdoc is available for a period of 1 year with the possibility to extend, depending on the fit with specific projects. The postdoc candidate should have a relevant background and experience in the field, demonstrated by a PhD and publications, and is expected to help lead junior-researchers, PhD-students and MSc-students perform their research. Postdoc candidates will have the opportunity to perform independent research on the topics of the group, which qualifies them for an academic career and allows them to establish themselves as an independent researcher in the research community.

The position of junior-researcher is available for candidates with a relevante MSc-degree for a period of at least 6 months, preferably 1 year. The junior-researcher candidate should have a relevant background in research and software development, with an MSc in Computer Science or related disciplines, and is expected to assist in the group's research mainly in tool development. Junior-researcher candidates will receive guidance and support in developing the necessary skills to produce high-quality research necessary to earn a PhD degree: depending on the performance and the fit with projects, a junior-researcher candidate could become a PhD-student in the group.

Candidates can express their interest by sending an email with a CV, a motivation letter indicating also the group's topics they are most interested in, as well as copy of their MSc/PhD thesis (as pdf) to prof.dr.ir. Geert-Jan Houben at wis@ewi.tudelft.nl (mentioning the subject "PositionsJune2010". More information can be found at wis.ewi.tudelft.nl. The deadline for applications is July 10th, but applications will be processed as they are received.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mesoscale Modeling of Nuclear Fuel at NYU-Poly

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mesoscale Modeling of Nuclear Fuel at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, NYU-Poly; Brooklyn, NY

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the Computational Mechanics Laboratory at NYU-Poly. The selected postdoctoral fellow will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and will be involved in a research effort which aims at modeling the behavior of nuclear fuel under extreme conditions. Computational mechanics and theory will be the principal tool of investigation.



Requirements:
1. PhD. in mechanical engineering, materials science, computational materials science or a related field.
2. Experience in at least two of the following areas: finite element modeling, Monte Carlo, phase field or molecular mechanics modeling.
3. Experience in scientific computing (Fortran, C, or C++ programming, parallel computing, and Unix/Linux computing environments).
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Note:
The initial appointment will be for one year, with a possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of continuing funding and satisfactory performance.

How To Apply:
Please submit by email a single attachment that includes your CV, a brief statement of your research interests, and the contact information for two references to:

Prof. Rémi Dingreville (rdingre@poly.edu)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
NYU-Poly
6 MetroTech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-260-3461
Fax: 718-260-3532

2 PhD Student Positions in Osteoimmunology at Technische Universität Dresden

The Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden offers within the DFG Schwerpunktprogramm `Osteoimmunology - IMMUNOBONE – A Program to unravel the Mutual Interactions between the Immune System and Bone` (SPP 1468)

2 PhD student positions, available immediately (50% TV-L, E13).

The aim of both PhD projects is to investigate the complex interactions between bone and the immune system focusing on the role of SWAP-70 in the regulatory interplay of cells of the immune system and osteoclasts.



Applicants should hold a degree in biology, biochemistry or an equivalent degree in other life sciences. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in Immunology/Hematology/Bone Biology, who should have good English communication skills. Previous experience in cellular immunology and/or flow cytometry is a plus but not necessity.

Both positions offer an excellent opportunity to obtain expertise in a wide spectrum of cell biology techniques, animal models for human diseases, biochemistry, while working in a stimulating, international environment.

Applications including the names and contact details of two references should be submitted preferably by email with registration number ZIK0910070 until 30th June 2010 to:

Medizinische Fakultät Carl Gustav Carus,
Technische Universität Dresden,
Institut für Physiologische Chemie,
Dr. Annette Garbe,
Annette.Garbe@tu-dresden.de.

PhD Position in Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry at Charles University

PhD Position in Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry at Charles University; Prague

PhD position to work on the Exo70 family of cell morphogenesis regulators in Physcomitrella patens within the EU-ITN project PLANTORIGINS at the Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic).

We have a position open for a PhD student in our lab to study the functions of thirteen Exo 70 paralogues (putative subunits of the exocyst vesicle tethering complex) in Physcomitrella patens polar cell growth and morphogenesis. We use a large variety of tools from the disciplines of cell biology, genetics and biochemistry, as well as the gene targeting capabilities of moss, to study the mechanisms of Exo70 and exocyst functions in a moss type of early land plants.



For representative publications from the group see:
Synek L.,Schlager N.,Elias M., Quentin M., Hauser M-T., Zarsky V. AtEXO70A1, a member of a family of putative exocyst subunits specifically expanded in land plants, is important for polar growth and plant development. The Plant Journal 48:54-72, 2006.

Hala M, Cole R, Synek L, Drdová E, Pecenkova T, Nordheim A, Lamkemeyer T, Madlung J, Hochholdinger F, Fowler JE, Zarsky V. An Exocyst Complex Functions in Plant Cell Growth in Arabidopsis and Tobacco. The Plant Cell. 20:1330-45, 2008.

Žárský V, Cvrčková F, Potocký M, Hála M. Exocytosis and cell polarity in plants – exocyst and recycling domains. New Phytol. 183:255–272, 2009.

Contact:
Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Faculty of Science / Dept. of Plant Physiology
Academic
Ovocný trh 3/5
116 36 - Praha 1
Czech Republic
fax +420 224 491 629
email eva.spilkova@ruk.cuni.cz

Website link:
www.cuni.cz

Open House: University of Twente, the Netherlands

Do you want to come to The Netherlands (Holland) to do a Master or PhD? Have you ever heard about University of Twente (UT) and Institute of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC)?

Come and join us in UT-ITC Open House, on:

Date & time
- Tuesday June 29: 10.00-16.00h
- Wednesday June 30: 10.00-16.00h
- Thursday July 1: 10.00-16.00h
- Friday July 2: 10.00-16.00h
- Saturday July 3: 10.00-14.00h

Place
Lawangwangi Arts & Science Estate
Jl. Dago Giri 99, Warung Caringin, Mekarwangi
Bandung 40391

There you will get full information about:
- University of Twente/ITC and Holland
- English taught study programmes http://www.graduate.utwente.nl/choose/
- Scholarship opportunities
- Meet alumni of UT-ITC

For more information, please contact us through email address: support@ut-iso.org or fill out the on-line registration form on by clicking this link: http://ut-iso.org/openhouse-registration

See you all there!

Post-doc Chemistry, In Nice, France

A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the Ion Channel Genetics team at IPMC -

TIANP (UMR CNRS 6097) located at the Science faculty in Parc Varlose in Nice, south of

France ( http://www.unice.fr/tianp).

Subject: TASK K+ channel contribution in breathing adaptation to O2, CO2 and

pH changes

Context of the study

The chemosensitivity is an essential property of the respiratory system to permanently adapt

its activity to the needs of the body. Specialized sensors at the periphery (mainly carotid

bodies) and at the central level (specialized nuclei in the brainstem) are involved in

monitoring arterial blood CO2 and O2 pressures as well as pH. Defects of central

chemoreception are implicated in respiratory pathologies such as sleep apnea syndromes,

periodic breathing in high altitude and drug- or anesthesia-induced respiratory depression.

The congenital central hypoventilation syndrome is a severe hereditary form of central

breathing chemosensitivity in human. The brainstem topology of respiratory nuclei is

relatively well known. Yet, we don't precisely know what are the neurons directly involved in

chemosensitivity and even less the exact molecular identities of the chemoreceptors.

Background K+ channels (K2P) of the TASK family display functional characteristics

including pH and reactive oxygen species (ROS) sensitivities that make them good CO2 and

O2 sensors candidates.

In a recently published work, we have identified TASK2 as the molecular O2 sensor in

retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) and proposed that its activation by hypoxia generated ROS is

the mechanism by which central hypoxia-induced ventilatory depression takes place

(Gestreau et al 2010).

Objectives

The project is aimed at the characterization of the molecular mechanisms regulating the CO2

and O2 sensing in the brainstem and involved in the adaptation of breathing to the blood gases

relying on the unique model of TASK mutant mice.

We have produced mice invalidated for the three TASK channel genes task1 (kcnk3), task2

(kcnk5) and task3 (kcnk9) as well as double knockout task1-3 and task2-3. The postdoctoral

fellow will develop patch-clamp studies on brainstem slices from these mouse models.

Therefore, a good experience in electrophysiology, and possibly in electrophysiology on

slices would be greatly appreciated.

Post starting January 2011

Duration 24 months

Contact Jacques Barhanin (jacques.barhanin@ unice.fr).

TIANP UMR6097

Faculté des Sciences

Bâtiment Sciences Naturelles

Parc Valrose

06105 Nice, France

Gestreau, C., D. Heitzmann, J. Thomas, V. Dubreuil, S. Bandulik, M. Reichold, S. Bendahhou, P. Pierson, C. Sterner, J.

Peyronnet-Roux, C. Benfriha, I. Tegtmeier, H. Ehnes, M. Georgieff, F. Lesage, J. F. Brunet, C. Goridis, R. Warth and J.

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Beasiswa S2/S3 Luar Negeri (LN) Tahun 2010 untuk PNS Non Dosen dan Warga Umum

Beasiswa S2/S3 Luar Negeri (LN) Tahun 2010

untuk PNS Non Dosen dan Warga Umum

Ringkasan:

Beasiswa S2/S3 Luar Negeri (LN) adalah proyek hibah 25 beasiswa yang diberikan oleh sebuah BUMN kepada PNS non Dosen dan warga umum yang bekerjasama dengan pihak ketiga di Universitas di luar Indonesia yang menempati peringkat “100 Universitas terbaik dunia versi Times Higher Education Suplemment (THES) dan/atau Webometrik”. Beasiswa diberikan kepada PNS non dosen kementrian BUMN, ESDM, Keuangan, Perindustrian, Perdagangan, Kepolisian, Kejaksaan, Kehakiman, Perhubungan, Dalam Negeri1, Setneg, BP Migas dan BPH Migas serta Badan non kementrian seperti Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) dan Mahkamah Konstitusi (MK), serta warga umum yang direkomendasi oleh sebuah institusi untuk berbagai bidang selama 4 (empat) semester (S2) dan 8 (delapan) semester (S3). Beasiswa yang diberikan meliputi tuition, tunjangan penelitian, wisuda, buku, internet dan living cost, serta tiket pesawat pp 1 x dalam setahun dari/ke bandara terdekat tempat kuliah berlangsung.

Syarat dan ketentuan pelamar:

1. PNS dan warga umum (WNI) berusia maksimal 35 Tahun dengan pendidikan terakhir S1 berbagai bidang dan sudah bekerja sedikitnya 2 (dua) Tahun.

2. Diterima di PTN/PTS di LN yang masuk dalam peringkat 100 Universitas terbaik2 menurut pemeringkat:

a. Top Universities.com: http://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings

b. The QS World University Rangkings: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/hybrid.asp?typeCode=431&pubCode=1&navcode=148

c. Ranking Web of World Universities: http://www.webometrics.info/top8000.asp

d. USNews.com: http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/worlds-best-universities/2010/02/25/worlds-best-universities-top-400.html

3. PNS tersebut harus memperoleh rekomendasi dari kementrian masing masing di mana mereka berada dan memiliki prestasi akademik dengan Indeks Prestasi Kumulatif (IPK) di atas 3.0 (skala 0-4)

4. Warga Umum adalah WNI yang direkomendasikan oleh sebuah lembaga resmi3 dan memiliki prestasi akademik yang sangat baik (dengan IPK 3,51-cumlaude).

Beasiswa S2/S3 LN 2/2

5. Beasiswa untuk PNS di perlakukan sebagaimana beasiswa ikatan dinas PNS dan mengikuti aturan ikatan beasiswa jenis tersebut.

6. Beasiswa untuk warga umum di perlakukan dengan persyaratan khusus yang berbeda dengan perlakuan penerima PNS yang diatur oleh BUMN donor.

7. Beasiswa akan diberikan kepada 20 penerima pelamar S2 dan 5 penerima pelamar S3, sesudah melalui proses seleksi

8. Bidang keilmuan yang diberi beasiswa meliputi: kebijakan publik, engineering, ekonomi, komunikasi masa, informatika, lingkungan hidup, akuntansi dan perpajakan serta ilmu hukum, kepolisian dan kriminologi.

9. Diharapkan calon PNS dapat menerima 75% dari alokasi beasiswa dan sisanya untuk warga umum

10. Beasiswa diberikan paling lama 4 (empat) semester diharapkan penerima beasiswa dapat lulus dan memperoleh gelar Master (MSc./MBA) bidang yang ditekuni dengan IP kumulatif sedikitnya 3,25, jika ada.

11. Beasiswa diberikan paling lama 8 (delapan) semester diharapkan penerima beasiswa dapat lulus dan memperoleh gelar Doktor (PhD) bidang yang ditekuni dengan IP kumulatif sedikitnya 3,25, jika ada.

12. Jika dalam 4 (empat) semester tidak mampu menyelesaikan S2 dan 8 (delapan) semester tidak mampu menyelesaikan S3, maka beasiswa dicabut dan penerima diwajibkan untuk menyelesaikan dengan biaya mandiri.

13. Jika dalam waktu yang telah ditentukan oleh perguruan tinggi tempat studi tidak mampu diselesaikan, maka penerima beasiswa wajib mengembalikan beasiswa yang diterima sedikitnya 50% dari jumlah yang diterima.

14. Warga umum yang berhak adalah WNI yang diajukan oleh institusi resmi (memiliki badan hukum) dan tidak diperbolehkan melamar beasiswa secara pribadi tanpa rekoemndasi tersebut.

15. Pada akhir Juli 2010, semua kandidat sudah harus mengetahui hasil lamaran beasiswanya.

16. Pada pertengahan agustus 2010, semua penerima beasiswa sudah harus menerima beasiswa tersebut dan siap untuk enroll di Perguruan Tinggi masing masing.

Kontak (sementara menunggu pemberitaan resmi):

Inquiry dan lamaran disertai CV bisa dikirim via email ke Sdr. Ahmad Rizali email: nanang60@yahoo.com dan ahmad.rizali@alumni.ui.ac.id

Catatan:

Ini adalah pemberitaan tidak resmi, sehingga belum dapat dipertanggungjawabkan isinya, tetapi dijamin bisa dipakai sebagai informasi awal untuk menyiapkan lamaran. Syarat dan ketentuan dapat berubah dalam pemberitaan yang resmi.

¹ Termasuk staf Bappeda di bawah koordinasi. Provinsi.

² Diterima secara Unconditional lebih diutamakan, sedangkan untuk mereka yang diterima secara conditional dengan syarat harus mengikuti bridging courses (memahirkan bahasa Inggris) harus memiliki skor IELTS sedikitnya band 6.0 dan setara.

³ Sedikitnya oleh Perguruan Tinggi Negeri atau lembaga non profit yang memiliki reputasi baik seperti badan PBB. Organisasi ini akan diatur lebih rinci kemudian.